Blog Archives
Monday, March 12- Thursday, March 15
Monday, March 12
- BALLSTON SPA at 6:30PM is the Ballston Spa Dish Crawl; tickets must be pre-purchased for $50 and there may be some still available online or by calling the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, March 13
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 3:00PM & 7:00PM is La Boheme – LIVE from the Gran Teatre del Liceu http://www.proctors.org/events/la-boheme
- SCHODACK at Birch Hill Catering at 4:30PM-8:00PM is First Aid/CPR/AED Training – full course is $100 and $75 for only CPR/AED
- ALBANY at the Palace Theatre at 10:00AM is “Cuentos del Arbol (Tree Tales)”- FREE TO SCHOOLS!
- NORTH CREEK at BarVino at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Cooking with Beer for $55 via http://www.whiskandwinenewyork.com/
- LAKE GEORGE at the Bolton Free Library at 7:00p is Sembrich Winter Film Series- The Wind That Shakes the Barley for FREE!
Wednesday, March 14
- ALBANY at the Palace Theatre at 7:30PM is Celtic Woman “Believe”
- GLENS FALLS at the Glens Falls Civic Center at 7:00PM is Phantoms vs. Syracuse
- GLENS FALLS at Samantha’s Café and Catering at 8:00AM-10:30AM is a FREE pancake breakfast sponsored by O’Brien Insurance
- ALBANY at St Peter’s Hospital at 5:30PM-7:00PM is Nutrition and Caner for FREE- learn about the role of nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment including strategies for preventing certain side effects; RSVP by 518-782-9833
- ALBANY at Tully Rinckey PLLC at 6;00PM-7:30PM is a Free Estate Planning Seminar for FREE http://www.tullylegal.com/events/estate-planning-basics-march-14-2012/
- SARATOGA at Beekman Street Bistro at 6:30PM is Vino at the Bistro to benefit Saratoga P.L.A.N. for $50; Spanish food & wine pairing
- EAST GREENBUSH at the Community Library at 6:30PM is a screening of the film: Carbon Nation for FREE
Thursday, March 15
- ALBANY at Massry Center for the Arts at the College of Saint Rose at 7:30PM is The Ravi Coltrane Quartet
- GLENS FALLS at the Hyde Collection at 12:00PM-1:00PM is The Hyde Celebrates! Events Program, Tour and Lunch for $20 if you’re a member and $25 for non-members (lunch included)
- ALBANY at the New York State Library at 3:00PM-4:00PM is JobNow for FREE; featuring help with resumes and job interview questions http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/
- GLENS FALLS at Samantha’s Café and Catering is that LAST DAY for the Soup R Delicious Recipe Contest; 8 of the recipes will be featured in the café during April and 50% of each soup sale will be donated to their designated charity
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Springs Public Library is the Albany Comhaltas Band for FREE playing a program of traditional Irish dance tunes and at 3:30PM is Books & Tea, a Library Reading Group featuring the book “Brooklyn: A Novel” by Colm Toibin
- CLIFTON PARK at 5:00PM-7:00PM at 30 Clifton Country Rd. is a Clifton Park Mixer hosted by Angelo’s Prime Bar & Grill; $5 with reservation, $10 without, call 518-584-3255
- TROY at Bush Memorial Hall, Russell Sage at 7:30PM is the Sage Colleges School of Education Spring Speaker Series for FREE featuring Kjersti CanSkyke-Briggs, Taking it to Heart: When Teaching Becomes Emotional Labor
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino & Raceway at 7:00PM is “Simply the Best” a Tina Turner and Donna Summer Tribute for $20
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY (Mar 9- Apr 8) at Proctors is Black Pearl Sings
- ALBANY (March 14-17) at Albany Academy Field House is Pass it On! A Kids Clothing, Toy, Equipment and MORE Consignment Sale! Weds at 9:00AM-8:00PM, Thursday at 9:00AM-5:00PM and HALF PRICE SALE Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday 8:00AM-12:00PM
- ALBANY (Until Mar 16) at the Well at the Legislative Office Building at 8:00AM-5:00PM is the 22nd Annual Youth Art Month/Legislative Show
Friday, March 9- Sunday, March 11
Friday, March 9
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 8:00PM is Mindless Self Indulgence with Morningwood ($22.50 adv/ $25 day of show)
- VOORHEESVILLE at Old Songs Community Arts Center at 7:30PM is Irish Slow Session for $3
- GLENS FALS at Charles R Wood Theater at 8:00PM is the Irish Comedy Tour for $29.50
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is New York Players for FREE
- ALBANY at the Fountain Restaurant at 10:00PM-1:00AM is Dixieland Jazz for FREE
- NORTH CREEK at North Creek Ski Bowl at 3:00PM-9:00PM is Full Moon Tubing & Pizza Party! http://www.goremountain.com/mountain/moreinfo.cfm?id=99
- ALBANY at Excelsior College at 12:45PM-1:30PM is a poetry reading featuring James Whitley for FREE
- GLENS FALLS at JP Brunos at 5:30PM is Bodells
- SARATOGA at the Prime at Saratoga National at 6:30PM is The Rat Pack Dinner Show for $75
Saturday, March 10
- ALBANY at The Egg at 8:00PM is Todd Snider for $24
- NORTH CREEK at North Creek Ski Bowl is Big Air at Little Gore for $10-20 http://www.goremountain.com/mountain/moreinfo.cfm?id=245
- ALBANY at the Irish American heritage Museum at 10:00AM-1:00PM is Rediscovering our Roots: The Irish Impact for $40; Price Includes Tour Price and Corned Beef and Cabbage Lunch at McGeary’s Irish Pub.
- RENSSELAER at the Rensselaer County Historical Society at 2:00PM is the 2nd Saturday House tour; Re-Visit the Hart-Cluett House for $10/pp
- SARATOGA at the Spring Street Gallery at 2:00PM is a Yoga Benefit for the Skate Bowl
- ALBANY at Doane Stuart at 10:00AM is an OPEN HOUSE
- SCHENECTADY at Mohawk Golf Club at 5:30PM-9:00PM is 2012 Celebrate You! Award and Scholarship Fundraiser for $50 (dinner included)
- TICONDEROGA at Fort Ticonderoga at 10:00AM-4:00PM is Battle on Snowshoes for $10 & at 9:30am starts North Country History Day! http://www.fortticonderoga.org/
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls High School at 9:00AM-12:00PM is Youth Basketball Clinic Sponsored by NY State Basketball Tournament for $30/per child
- NEWCOMB at the Adirondack Interpretive Center at 9:00PM is the Nature of Fly Fishing-Rod building Workshop for $25 registration and $45 fly tie tool kit
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 9:00PM is DJ Playground with special guest DVDJ Biggie for $5
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- ALBANY at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center at 5:00PM is ARES Fight Night 8; admission starting at $40
- NORTH CREEK at Tannery Pub at 4:00PM-6:00PM is Bud Light Promos with iPod Tower Giveaway
- ALBANY at Bethlehem Children’s School at 10:00AM-1:00PM is an OPEN HOUSE
- EAST GREENBUSH at the East Greenbush Community Library at 1:00PM-3:30PM is the Capital Region Romance Writer of America Monthly Meeting for FREE
- TROY at Franklin Plaza for the GALA and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall for the CONCERT at 12:00PM is “An American Celebration” for $10-75 http://www.esyo.org/ for information about prices
- SARATOGA at Forno Bistro at 11:00AM is a Passport to a Country of Flavors- Southern Italy for $50 https://www.facebook.com/events/186608634765523/
- GLENS FALLS at the Glens Falls Civic Center at 7:00PM is Phantoms vs Albany
- SARATOGA at the Hall of Springs at 7:00PM-12:00AM is 2012 Passion for a Cure Arthritis Ball for $150; $100 for age 35 and under http://bit.ly/wlvGOz
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga National Golf Club at 6:30PM-10:30PM is the Children’s Museum at Saratoga 3rd Annual Birthday- $75/pp and $140/per couple
- NEWCOMB at the Adirondack Interpretive Center at 6:00PM is Full Moon Ski and Snowshoe Chili Party for $5
- GLENS FALLS at the Hyde Collection at 10:30AM-12:00PM is a Saturday Morning Workshop for Ages 6-14 for FREE
- QUEENSBURY at West Mountain at 12:15am is Snowmobile Uphill Drag Races, FREE to watch http://www.skiwestmountain.com/
- LAKE GEORGE at the Lake George Rec Center at 9:00AM-1:00PM is Winter Warm Up for FREE
- SCOTIA at Mohawk Honda at 11:00AM-3:00PM is Mohawk Honda Adoption Clinic sponsored by the Animal Protective Foundation along with WTEN’s Steve Caporizzo
- SCHENECTADY at Experience & Creative Design at 10:00AM-7:00PM is their Spring Open House
- SCHENECTADY at Katie O’ Byrnes at 10:00PM is T.R.O.U.B.L.E.
- HUDSON at Club Helsinski at 9:00PM is Royal Southern Brotherhood
- ALBANY at the Bistro Bar at 74 State at 8:00PM is Lee Shaw Trio
Sunday, March 11
- ALBANY at Bogie’s at 7:00PM is The Tossers, We Are Union, Nine Votes Short, Hijinx & New Red Scare
- SCHENECTADY at Experience & Creative Design at 10:00AM-7:00PM is their Spring Open House
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theatre at 10:00AM-2:00PM is the Schenectady Greenmarket- EVERY Sunday!
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 7:00PM is Iced Earth & Symphony X with Warbringer ($20 adv/ $22 day of show)
- TUPPER LAKE at The Wild Center is Family Art & Nature: The Pattern of Snakes
- QUEENSBURY at West Mountain is Girl Scout Sunday Celebrates Juliette Gordon Low’s 100th Anniversary http://www.skiwestmountain.com/ & at 1:00PM-9:00PM is Footprints of the Future and Ski West Mountain present a Cabin Fever Party for $15/pp https://www.facebook.com/skiwestmt
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Fall High School at 9:30AM-11:00AM is FREE Discover SCUBE class; just bring a swim suit and a towel and register at 518-761-0533
- SCHENECTADY at the Jewish Community Center at 1:00PM-3:00PM is Cupcake Wars- $3 for members; $5 for non-members- OPEN TO ALL TEENS!
- WILTON at Gavin Park at 1:00PM-3:30PM is 2012 Saratoga Purim Carnival; FREE to enter, $2.00 for 10 game tickets
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 3:00PM is the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra http://www.proctors.org/events/schenectady-symphony-orchestra-2
- QUEENSBURY at Northway Diner at 3:30PM-5:30PM is Triple Play, Fun on Sunday! For FREE
ONGOING
- LAKE GEORGE (Mar 9-10) at the Queensbury Hotel is a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater- Glens Falls Community Theater; FRI-SAT 6:00P & SUN 1:00p
- SCHENECTADY (Mar 9- Apr 8) at Proctors is Black Pearl Sings
- MENANDS (March 9-11) at Olympic Lanes from 9:00AM-5:00PM is Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2012; raise $300 as a team and $75 each to bowl
- FORT EDWARD (March 10-11) at Gallup Ridge Farm is Winter Raptor Fest 2012
- OLD FORGE (Mar 10-11) is SnoFest 2012 http://www.adirondack.net/winter/snofest.cfm
- SARATOGA (Mar 10-11) at Saratoga City Center at 10:00AM-5:00PM is Adirondack Sports and Fitness Summer Expo for FREE
- ALBANY (Mar 9-10) at The Comedy Works at 9:00PM is John DiCrosta & Laurence Mullaney
- ALBANY (Mar 9-11) at the Times Union Center is the Albany Auto Show; at 4:00PM on Friday and 12:00PM on Saturday & Sunday
Friday, March 2- Sunday, March 4
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Friday, March 2
- ALBANY at the Bayou Café is the Ten Year Vamp
- QUEENSBURY at Queensbury United Methodist Church at 4:00PM-8:00PM is House of Grace Fish Fry Five Fundraiser 1st Date for $5- the fundraiser will also be at Christ Church on the corner of Bay and Washington and Mike & Moe’s Hot Dogs in Hudson Falls
- SCHENECTADY at Katie O’ Byrnes at 10:30PM is Capital Disc Jockey
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History & Art at 5:00PM-8:00PM is 1st Friday for FREE- SPECIAL EVENT, St. Peter’s Exhibition Sneak Peek
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- ALBANY at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center at 8:00PM is Great Expectations for $10
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is Grand Central Station for FREE
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Skyler’s Dream Team LIVE for FREE
- ALBANY at the Italian American Community Center at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Comedy Show & Dinner for $40 for ACC members and $45 for non-members; Featuring John DiCrosta and Mike Speirs
- SCOTIA at the Scotia Glenville High School at 7:00PM-8:30PM is the Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band Celtic Jam 2012; pay what you can with all proceeds going to Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band programs
- ALBANY at The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio at 8:00PM is Rocky Horror Picture Show for $8
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Spa State Park at 6:00PM-8:30PM is a Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event for FREE
- SARATOGA at VFW Post #420 at 7:00PM-11:00PM is a Beach Party with a DJ, full bar, giveaways for $5 per person
- ALBANY at the Palace Theatre at 8:30PM is Jane’s Addiction
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theatre at 7:00PM is Godzilla Kaiju Battle 2012 at the GE Theatre featuring the movies Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and Godzilla vs. Destroyah ($9 for adults/ $6 for students with ID)
- ALBANY at Bogies at 6:00PM is Dying Fetus, The Faceless, Job for a Cowboy, Last Chance to Reason and Volumes
Saturday, March 3
- ALBANY at The Palace Theatre at 8:00PM is moe.
- ALBANY at the Universalist Society of Albany at 1:00PM-4:00PM is NOFA-NY Meet Your Farmer at the Organic Farm Fair
- SCHENECTADY at Katie O’ Byrnes at 10:00PM is Joe Nacco Band
- NORTHHAMPTON, MA at the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center at 8:00PM is Matt Nathanson
- ALBANY at The Egg at 8:00PM is Martin Sexton
- ALBANY at the Empire State Plaza at 10:00AM-5:00PM is Kidz Expo for FREE!
- ALBANY at the Bistro Bar at 74 State at 8:00PM is Out of the Box
- LONG LAKE at Town Hall is Adult Child Fishing Derby for FREE
- LAPLAND LAKE at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center at 9:00AM-9:00PM is Moonlit Night Skiing & Lakeside Campfire for $20 for adults, $18 for ages 12-17, $10 for 6-11 and under 6 are FREE
- WILTON at Barnes & Noble at 9:00AM is Saratoga Reads! Book Fair for FREE!
- BURNT HILLS at Country Acres Farm and Pet Center at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- SARATOGA at the Children’s Museum at 12:00PM-4:00PM is Seussian Celebration: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
- TUPPER LAKE at the Wild Center at 1:00PM is Evolution of the Adirondacks- adults $15, youth $9 and seniors $13
- ALBANY at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany at 1:00PM-4:00PM is the 2012 NOFA-NY CSA Fair for FREE
- SCHENECTADY at Brown School at 1:00PM-3:00PM is an OPEN HOUSE
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History & Art at 2:00PM is Gallery Talks
- GLENS FALLS at the Glens Falls Civic Center at 2:00PM is the 2012 Section II Boys Basketball Tournament for $6
- ALBANY at Red Square at 8:00PM is Floodwood (feat. Al and Vinnie of Moe.)
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- SARATOGA at the Spring Street Gallery at 5:00PM-8:00PM is On Deck: Skateboard Art Show
- GLENS FALLS at The Hyde Collection at 5:30PM-7:00PM is Director’s Circle Gallery Talk and Wine & Cheese Reception by Invitation ONLY
- ALBANY at the Washington Armory at 6:00PM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Automobile Museum at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Beer and Burger for $35/pp
- QUEENSBURY at Sweet Basil Restaurant at 7:00PM is Elvis Tribute Show with Drew Polsun & Sweet Fascinations & Matthew Boyce for $20 for general admission or $40 for dinner and show
- ALBANY at Palace Theater at 8:00PM is moe. For $30 in advance and $35 day of show
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 9:00PM is DVDJ Crush for $5
Sunday, March 4
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is SFJAZZ Collective: Music of Stevie Wonder ($28)
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theatre at 10:00AM-2:00PM is the Schenectady Greenmarket- EVERY Sunday!
- ALBANY at the Palace at 3:00PM is ASO Sunday Symphonies “Super Orchestra Man”
- ALBANY at Valentine’s at 7:30PM is Lower Dens with Nat Danker for $10
- COLONIE at Village of Colonie Family Recreation Center at 8:00AM-1:00PM is Pancake Breakfast to benefit the American Cancer Society for $6 per person and kids 5 and under FREE
- SAND LAKE at Sand Lake Center for the Arts at 1:30PM is Irish Step Dancing for $5
- SARATOGA at Saratoga Springs Public Library at 2:00PM-3:30PM is the Fabulous Beekman Boys for FREE
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 28- Mar 4) at Proctors is Jersey Boys (Subscription); Full Engagement until March 18
- COHOES (Mar 1- Mar 4) at the Cohoes Music Hall at 8:00Pm is Legally Blonde the Musical for $15-20
- LAKE GEORGE (Mar 2-4) at the Queensbury Hotel is a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater- Glens Falls Community Theater; FRI-SAT 6:00P & SUN 1:00p
- SARATOGA (Mar 2-4) at the Saratoga Springs City Center is the Saratoga Home and Garden Show for $6 adults, $1 for kids and under 5 are FREE
- NORTH CREEK (Mar 3-4) at Peaceful Valley is For Women ONLY- Alpine Skiing Camp http://www.goremountain.com/mountain/moreinfo.cfm?id=226
- NORTH CREEK (Mar 3-4) at the Tannery Pub at 2:00PM-6:00PM SAT and 1:00PM-5:00PM SUN Is Good Time Charlie LIVE!
- ALBANY (Mar 2-3) at Valentine’s at 5:00PM is WCDB 34th Anniversary Music Festival
- ALBANY (Until March 3) at The Womens Building at 7:30PM-9:30PM is A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer for $10 all proceeds will go to The Womens Building and the V-Day Spotlight Campaign” The Women and Girls of Haiti
- ALBANY (Feb 2-3) at The Comedy Works at 9:00PM is Tom Briscoe & Mark Riccadonna
- SCHENECTADY (Mar 3-4) at Proctors at 11:00AM & 1:30PM is Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs– recommended for 5th-8th grade (Also showing, April 7) http://www.proctors.org/events/mummies-secrets
- SCHENECTADY (Mar 3-4) at Proctors at 12:15PM & 2:45PM is A Rainforest Adventure in 3D, narrated by Dame Judi Dench (Also showing Apr 7) http://www.proctors.org/events/rainforest
Friday, February 17- Sunday, February 19
Friday, February 17
- ALBANY at Valentines at 8:30PM is B-Scene Productions with Rebel Rose Presents: Continental (Featuring Rick Barton, Original Dropkick Muphys)
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Laughs Against L&L to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- ALBANY at Red Square at 8:00PM is DNBC Presents: Bassfix
- ROUND LAKE at Lake Ridge Restaurant is the LAST NIGHT of the 5 Day Valentine’s Celebration
- QUEENSBURY on West Mountain is Fire on the Mountain featuring Audio Stars from 8:00PM-Midnight & Rich Ortiz 9:00PM-1:00AM
- CLIFTON PARK at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library at 10:30AM is Stories of African Americans
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Aaron Mittler Live for FREE
- QUEENSBURY at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge Ballroom at 7:00PM is An Evening with Elvis- $30/pp, call 518-824-6060 for reservations
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is Cryin’ Out Loud for FREE
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls Civic Center at 7:00PM is Phantoms vs. Manchester
- DELMAR at St. Thomas School at 7:00PM-11:00PM is Hair of the Dog for $25
- ALBANY at Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center at 7:30PM is The Films of John Sayles: Honeydripper for FREE
Saturday, February 18
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 7:30PM is Party Horns NYC: Brooklyn Qawwali Party
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:00PM & 8:00PM is Blast!
- ALBANY at Valentines at 7:00PM is Abandon Me!
- ALBANY at The Linda at 8:00PM is Willie Nile LIVE for $23
- COHOES at Michael’s Banquet House at 5:00PM-9:30PM is Stupid Cupid Valentine’s Day Dance Party- $25 in adv and $30 at the door http://www.michaelsbanquethouse.com/images/Valentines%20Day%202-18-12.jpg
- LAKE GEORGE at 6:30PM is FIREWORKS!
- LAKE GEORGE on the ice is a Hot Air Balloon Moon Glow starting at dusk http://www.lakegeorge.com/winter/carnival.cfm
- LAKE GEORGE at YMCA Camp Chingachgook at 10:00am-4:00pm is Winter Wonderland Day- $5/pp + $5 optional lunch
- ALBANY on Lark Street starting at 12:00PM at Lionheart is the 2nd Annual Lark St. Magic Hat Mardi Gras Charity Pub Quiz & Crawl
- TROY at Revolution Hall at 2:00PM-5:00PM is Brown’s Brewing Co’s 2nd Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff ($10)
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- TROY at Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at 8:00PM is Annie Dorsen: Hello Hi There ($18)
- GUILDERLAND at the Guilderland Public Library at 10:00AM-12:00PM is Finding Your Revolutionary Patriot for FREE! Learn how to trace your lineage to a family member that served or aided the cause of the American Revolution
- QUEENSBURY at West Glens Falls Emergency Squad at 10:00AM-2:00PM is Bone Marrow Drive in honor of Emily Ziegler https://www.facebook.com/events/360500220643579
- ALBANY at Different Drummer’s Kitchen, Stuyvesant Plaza at 12:00PM-2:30PM is Memories of Poland ($65)
- LAKE GEORGE at Shepard Park Beach at 12:00PM is Chowder Cook Off http://www.lakegeorge.com/winter/carnival.cfm
- TUPPER LAKE at The Wild Center at 1:00PM is The Color of Ice for 15 adults, $9 youth and $13 for seniors; look at close up images of ice with Peter a research scientist with NASA
- GLENS FALLS at Crandall Public Library at 10:00AM-4:00PM is Cabin Fever Baby Festival for FREE
- LATHAM at Latham Farms Petsmart at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- ALBANY at the New York State Museum at 10:00AM is Catalyst, Conflict, Conclusion: New York’s African American Civil War Legacy for FREE
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 9:00PM is Vinnie Guadagnino from Jersey Shore sponsored by JAMZ 96.3 http://saratogacasino.com/vapor-nightclub/sightsandsounds/vinnyjerseyshore.aspx
- ALBANY at the Albany Marriott at 11:00AM-2:30PM is the 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Bowl to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY- sample 30 different Mac & Cheese dishes from your favorite restaurants—tickets available at all Price Chopper Supermarkets (Adults $15, children 5-12 are $5 and children under 5 are FREE) http://www.rfbneny.com/events/3rd-annual-mac-cheese-bowl/
Sunday, February 19
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- ALBANY at Playdium Bowling Center at 11:00AM-3:00PM is Bowling for PAWS- STRIKE the Waiting List – raise $25 or more to bowl! http://www.pawsnycapitalregion.org/
- TROY at Hilton Garden Inn & The Rensselaer Banquet & Conference Facility at 11:00AM-3:00PM is Hilton Garden Inn Bridal Show, registration required CALL 518-953-1983
- SCHENECTADY starting at the City Hall Rotunda at 12:00PM-4:00PM is the Key to Schenectady Open House Tour; dozens of Schenectady properties will be open for viewing- you can accompany City officials including Mayor Gary McCarthy, Police Chief Mark Chaires, Fire Chief Michael Dellarocco and school district reps. To properties on Keyes Ave, Ardsley Rd and Waverly Place http://www.cityofschenectady.com/pdf/development/schenectady-open-house2.pdf
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Feb 17-18) at the Palace Theatre at 7:30PM both days and 2:00PM on the 18th is STOMP
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 17-26) at Proctors is Classic Theater Guild Inc. presents One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest http://www.proctors.org/events/ctg-one-flew-nest
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- INDIAN LAKE (Feb 18-19) at 10:00AM-3:00PM is Winter Wonderland Craft Show for FREE
- SARATOGA (Feb 18-19) at Irish Times Pub at 9:00PM is Who Are You- A Celebration of THE WHO for FREE
- ALBANY (Feb 18-19) at Academy of the Holy Names at 10:00AM-5:00PM is Antiques Show and Sale
- SARATOGA (Feb 17-19) is The Flurry Festival Annual Dance and Music Festival http://www.saratoga.com/winter/dance-flurry.cfm
- LONG LAKE (Feb 17-26) is WINTER WONDERLAND WEEK
- COHOES (Feb 9-Feb 19) at Cohoes Music Hall is the Pirate of Penzance
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 10-12 & 16-19) at the Schenectady Light Opera Company is BABY, the musical
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 18-19) in Hague is the Hague Winter Weekend
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 18-19) in Lake George Village is the THIRD WEEKEND of the Lake George Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 10- Sunday, February 11
Saturday, February 11
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory is Rusko
- SARATOGA at Caffe Lena at 7:30PM-9:30PM is The Last Five Years to benefit the American Cancer Society
- LAKE GEORGE at the Lake George Land Conservancy at 10:00AM & 2:00PM is Walk on Water to Dome Island with snowshoes, walk or skis!
- LAKE GEORGE at 6:30PM are FIREWORKS
- SARATOGA at Vapor Night Club at 9:00PM is Sights and Sounds with J.Will and DVDJ Dread
- SARATOGA at Saratoga Winery at 7:00PM-10:00PM is Sweetheart’s Surf and Turf Wine & Food Pairing for $35/pp
- CLIFTON PARK at Bath & Body Works at 10:00AM-4:00PM is a Valentine’s Day Party
- LAKE GEORGE at the Adirondack Winery Tasting Room at 11:00AM-6:00PM is FREE Valentine’s Day Event http://www.adirondackwinery.com/adirondack-winery-events.htm
- LAKE GEORGE in Shepard Beach at 12:00PM is BBQ Cook Off
- EAST GREENBUSH at Northeast Theraputic Massage Associates at 1:00PM-3:00PM is Ladies Afternoon Out for FREE
- SARATOGA at Saratoga City Center at 6:30PM-12:00AM is 15th Annual Bartender’s Ball for $50/pp
- BROADALBIN at The Historic Broadalbin Hotel at 6:30PM-10:30PM is A Murder Mystery Dinner- $95 per couple, $50/pp
- QUEENSBURY at Aviation Mall at 1:00PM-4:00PM is the Aviation Mall Bridal Show for Free
- LAKE GEORGE at West Mountain at 9:00AM-3:00PM is Salomon BBR Free Demo Tour http://www.salomon.com/us/minisites/bbr/
- CLIFTON PARK is the TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK 2012 ANNUAL WINTERFEST for FREE
- WARRENSBURG at 9:00AM-7:00PM is the Hickory Telemark Festival for $50 http://skihickory.net/
- COLONIE at AlbanyCrossfit at 9:00AM-6:00PM is the Crossfit Tristate Throwdown, FREE for spectators http://www.albany.com/event/crossfit-trisate-throwdown-44169/
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 6:30PM is the Capital Region Wine Festival Grand Opening-Romancing the Grape http://www.proctors.org/events/capital-region-wine-festival-grand-opening
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:00PM & 9:30PM is John Pinette
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Peter Wolf
- ALBANY at the Palace Theatre 5:00PM & 8:00PM is Larry the Cable Guy
Sunday, February 12
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Anat Cohen Quartet ($24)
- NORTH CREEK at Gore Mountain at 8:30AM-4:00PM is a FESTIVAL FOR KIDS! Free tubing for kids 12 and under with accompanied by one full-paying parent starting at 6:00PM
- TROY at Franklin Plaza Ballroom at 12:00PM-4:00PM is a Wedding Expo: Celebrating Marriage for ALL for $5
- NISKAYUNA at the JCC at 12:00PM-4:00PM is Mid-Winter Summer Blowout for FREE
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum at 1:00PM-2:30PM is Be My Valentine! For FREE with museum admission
- TROY at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall at 4:00PM is Albany Pro Musica’s High School Choral Festival for $10
- LAKE GEORGE on the Ice of Lake George Village at 11:00AM-3:00PM is the LGWC Polar Golf Tournament- $10/pp
- ALBANY at the Academy of the Holy Names at 1:00PM is an OPEN HOUSE
- MENANDS at Menands Firehouse at 8:00AM-12:00PM is St. Patrick’s Club Sweetheart Breakfast- Adults $7, Seniors $6 and children 5-12 $5
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:00PM is II Trittico – from the Royal Opera House http://www.proctors.org/events/il-trittico
ONGOING
- SARANAC LAKE (Feb 3-12) is the Winter Carnival
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- LAKE GEORGE (Until Feb 12) at Adirondack Winery at 11:00AM is a Valentine’s Day FREE Tasting for Lovers and Learners
- ALBANY (Until Feb 12) at the Empire State Plaza is the Great Northeast Home Show
- ALBANY (Feb 10-11) at The Comedy Works at 9:00PM is Tom Anzalone & Nore Davis
- COHOES (Feb 9-Feb 19) at Cohoes Music Hall is the Pirate of Penzance
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 10-12 & 16-19) at the Schenectady Light Opera Company is BABY, the musical
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 10-11) at Proctors is the Capital Region Wine Festival at 6:30PM 2/10 and 1:00PM on 2/11
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 11-12) in Lake George Village is the SECOND WEEKEND of the Lake George Winter Carnival
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 11-12) at Adirondack Winery is a Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting- SAT 11:00a-6:00p & SUN 11:00a-4:00p
Monday, February 6- Thursday, February 9
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Monday, February 6
Tuesday, February 7
- ALBANY at the Valentines Music Hall at 7:00PM is Nitty Gritty Poetry Slam
- ALBANY at the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce at 7:30AM is Quickbooks 101 & 201 for $10
- ALBANY at UALBANY at Business Administration 220 from at 6:00PM is UAlbany School of Business Graduate Programs Information Session for FREE http://www.albany.edu/business/graduate_info_sessions.shtml
Wednesday, February 8
- LAKE GEORGE at the Holiday Inn Resort at 9:00AM-1:00PM is First Aid/CPR/AED Training – Full course $100 & CPR/AED only $75- call 518-623-2352 for more information
- TROY at EMPAC at 6:00PM is John D. Barrow- he will discuss the observer effects principle and the impact of images on the development of science throughout history- FREE
- VOORHEESVILLE at Old Songs Community Arts Center at 7:30pm is Irish Slow Session for $3
- ALBANY at the Hilton Garden Inn, Albany Medical Center at 5:30PM is What’s the Klout of Your Professional Presence? For $15- demonstrate your expertise beyond just your resume!
Thursday, February 9
- ALBANY at Bogie’s at 7:00PM is Lock Up and Goatwhore
- GLENVILLE at the Water’s Edge Lighthouse at 3:00PM-7:00PM is Tails of Treasure sponsored by the Animal Protective Foundation; assortment of beautiful jewelry and you can also bring gold or silver for appraisal and donation to the animals ($3 per person, cash bar)
- ALBANY at City Beer Hall at 7:00PM-12:00AM is Metroland Heartbreaker Bash
- ALBANY at the Capital District Center for Independence at 12:00PM-1:00PM is Ketchup is NOT a Vegetable: From Mindless to Mindful Eating for FREE- call 518-459-6422 to register
- LATHAM at The Pilates Principle at 7:00PM-8:00PM is Vibrational Sound Bath & Gong Healing Meditation for $20- call 518-774-4957 to register
- LATHAM at Siena College at 7:00PM is Harlem Wizards Game to benefit ALS
- GLENVILLE at The Joyful Quilter at 10:30AM-1:30PM is Hugs & Kisses for $20
- ALBANY at the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber at 7:45AM is Give Your Business a Stronger Online Presence for FREE
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- COHOES (Feb 9-Feb 19) at Cohoes Music Hall is the Pirate of Penzance
- SARANAC LAKE (Feb 3-12) is the Winter Carnival
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
Friday, February 3- Sunday, February 5
Friday, February 3
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 7:00PM is Eddie Murphy Raw showing at the GE Theater, sponsored by Jamz 96.3 http://www.proctors.org/events/eddie-murphy-raw
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 5:00PM-8:00PM is 1st Friday at AIHA for FREE
- ALBANY at Taste at 5:30PM-8:30PM is Night Out in Fashion- Fashion Week Upstate NY Party- $21.50 ONLINE and $25 at the door
- CLIFTON PARK at HealthPlex Fitness Center at 6:00PM-7:30PM is ZUMBA Party! For the American Heart Association for a $10 donation
- SARATOGA at the Canfield Casion at 8:00PM-11:00PM is Saratoga Independent School’s Casino Night Scholarship Fund for $65-150
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is The Refrigerators for FREE, 21+
- COLONIE at Central Steak at 9:00PM is Winchester & Young perform, open to the public
- ALBANY at Red Square at 7:00PM is 4th Annual Beat*Shot Spins
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Siena Men’s Basketball
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo Duo and the Branford Marsalis Quartet at 8:00PM
Saturday, February 4
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 8:00PM is Cinematic Titanic – staring the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000
- SARATOGA, Downtown from 11AM-4PM is CHOWDERFEST 2012
- ALBANY at ROCKS is Milan from Ru Paul’s Drag Race for $10 at the door, 18+
- FORT ANN at The Boar’s Nest at 9:00AM is the 4th Annual Purple Ribbon Cancer Ride
- NORTHVILLE at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center at 9:00AM is Moonlit Night Skiing ($20 adult, $18 ages 12-17, $10 6-11 and under 6 FREE)
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory at 6:00PM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby: Heartbreaker’s Ball
- ALBANY at Michael’s Banquet House at 6:00PM is the Cohoes Music Hall Gala 2012
- LAKE GEORGE at Lake George Elementary School at 10:00AM is 2012 Polar Cap- $20 preregistered, $25 race day registration
- BRUNSWICK at Brunswick Agway at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- OLD FORGE at McCauley Mountain at 11:00AM is the Snowshoe Challenge
- GLENVILLE at Indian Meadows Park at 11:00AM-3:30PM is the Town of Glenville WINTERFEST for FREE
- SARATOGA at Prestwick Chase at 12:00PM-3:00PM is Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races for FREE
- LAKE GEORGE at 12:30PM at Shepards Park Beach is a Chili Cook Off and at 5:00PM is a Bon Fire on the Beach & 6:30PM is FIREWORKS
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 9:00PM is Sasha Grey for $10
- SCHENECTADY at Brown School at 1:00PM-3:00PM is Brown School OPEN HOUSE
- TUPPER LAKE at The Wild Center at 1:00PM you can Meet a Live Porcupine! Adult $15, Youth $9, and Senior $13
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:30PM is KO at the TU
- STOCKBRIDGE, MA at the Norman Rockwell Museum at 1:00PM-3:00PM MEET Curious George!
- LAKE GEORGE at Thurman Town Hall at 1:00p-3:00p is Valentines for Vets, create valentines for our servicemen overseas
Sunday, February 5
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 1:00PM is Harlem Globetrotters
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 1:00PM is the Washington & Lincoln Spelling Bee
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant at 1:00PM-4:00PM is SupHER Bowl Party for FREE- Sunday Shopping Event!
- CLIFTON PARK at Shenendehowa High School East at 10:00AM-4:00PM is the So. Saratoga County Woman’s Club 36th Annual Antique Show & Sale for $3
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls High School Pool at 9:30AM-11:00AM is FREE Discover SCUBA! Contact Rich Morin at 761-0533 for details
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls Elks Lodge #81 at 8:00AM-11:00AM is All You Can Eat Breakfast to Benefit Youth Programs- $7 adults/ $4 children under 12
- SCHENECTADY inside Proctors is the Schenectady Greenmarket (EVERY WEEK) at 10:00AM-2:00PM
- SCHENECTADY at the GE Theater at Proctors at 5:30PM is Super Bowl XLVI- watch it on the BIG SCREEN
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 3-4) at the Crandall Library is Friends of Crandall Library Book Sale- FRI 9a-5p, SAT 9A-4P & SUN 1p-4p–FREE!
- ALBANY (Feb 4-5) at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center at 9:00AM is the Albany Gun Show ($5-6)
- ALBANY (Feb 10-12) at the Times Union Center is the Great Northeast Home Show; 3:00PM on Friday and 10:00AM on Saturday & Sunday
- WILTON (Until Feb 5) at Wilton Mall at 10:00AM is Cabin Fever Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Show for FREE
- CLIFTON PARK (Until Feb 5) at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library at 1:00PM-5:00PM is Friends of CPH Library Used Book Sale: Friday 1-5PM, Saturday 10-4PM & Sunday 12-3PM
- OLD FORGE (Until Feb 5) is OLD FORGE WINTER CARNIVAL!
- SARATOGA (Until Feb 5) is the 15TH ANNUAL SARATOGA WINTERFEST! http://www.saratoga.com/winter/winterfest.cfm
- GLENS FALLS (Until Feb 4) at the Charles R. Wood Theater – Friday at 7:00PM, Saturday at 1:00PM & 7:00PM ($15)
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 5-13) at Proctors is Puss in Boots; look at the website for times http://www.proctors.org/events/puss-boots
- NORTH CREEK (Jan 29-Feb 3) is GORE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT WEEK
- SARANAC LAKE (Feb 3-12) is the WINTER CARNIVAL
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 4-5) in Lake George Village is the FIRST weekend of the Wnter Carnival
- SCHENECTADY (Jan 27-29; Feb 1-5) at the Schenectady Civic Players is The Ives Have It
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 4-5) at Proctors at 11:00AM & 1:30PM is Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs– recommended for 5th-8th grade (Also showing, March 3-4 & April 7) http://www.proctors.org/events/mummies-secrets
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 4-5) at Proctors at 12:15PM & 2:45PM is A Rainforest Adventure in 3D, narrated by Dame Judi Dench (Also showing Mar 3-4 & Apr 7) http://www.proctors.org/events/rainforest
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
Friday, January 27- Sunday, January 29
Friday, January 27
- ALBANY at WAMC’s The Linda at 8:00PM is Diego Garcia
- ALBANY at the Palace Theater at 10:30AM is Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine” http://www.palacealbany.com/eventsandtickets/eventtickets/event.aspx?eid=587586b2-194a-41c9-82cf-cb911da8a43d
- GLENS FALLS at the Empire Theater Plaza at 5:30PM-7:30PM is Wine Tasting for Soroptimist (meaning “best for women”) International of the Adirondacks for $15
- COHOES at the Cohoes Ukrainian Club at 7:00PM-12:00AM is 13th Annual Cabin Fever Dance – $20, all donations will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 7:30PM is Joe Budden $20 in advance and $25 day of- hosted by DJ Iroc
- TROY at the Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center at 7:30PM is Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock for $6
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant at 8:00PM-10:00PM is Laughter is the Best Medicine Comedy Night for $15 pp
- ROUND LAKE at The Mill is Irish Night 4:00PM-12:00A with Frank Jacklitch Dues & Jeff Strange
- ALBANY at the NYS museum at 7:00PM-10:00PM is the Eighth Annual Taste of Compassion to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for $75 per person, $60 for those 35 and under- for more information and tickets 518-438-3583 or email andrea.googas@lls.org or purchase tickets online at www.lls.org/unywinetasting
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 8:00PM is Joe Budden at 8:00PM with DJ Playground, etc.
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theater at 7:00PM is Toxic Avenger/TROMAFEST feat. Director Lloyd Kaufman & BONUS FILM Cannibal: The Musical by the creators of South Park http://www.proctors.org/events/toxic-avenger-tromafest
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:00PM (& MONDAY at 2:00PM, 3:30PM, 5:15PM & 7:00PM) is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
Saturday, January 28
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Party Horns NYC: Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber http://www.proctors.org/events/party-horns-nyc-3
- ALBANY at Doane Stuart School at 10:00AM is an Open House!
- SCHUYLERVILLE at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center at 11:00AM-3:00PM is their 1st Annual Chili Bowl – $15 per bowl (to keep) plus $1 admission or 1 nonperishable food item
- SARATOGA at the Gideon Putnam Resort at 11:00AM is Cabin Fever luncheon with Elaine Houston for $60 http://www.soroptimistsaratoga.org/
- TICONDEROGA at the Ticonderoga Cornerstone Alliance Church at 12:30PM in their Winter Scrabble Tournament
- ALBANY at the Delaware Branch of the Public Library at 2:00PM-5:00PM is Albany Mommies Monthly Meet & Greet Pizza Party- $5 to cover the cost of pizza
- TROY at Uncle Sam Lanes at 3:00PM-6:00PM is CDCG’s 15th Annual Garden Bowl to support the Capital District Community Gardens’ programs
- CLIFTON PARK at Shenedehowa United Methodist Church at 4:00PM-6:00PM is their Annual Ham Dinner- $10 adults, $7.50 children 5 to 9 and FREE 4 and younger
- CLIFTON PARK at Prime Bar & Grill at 6:00PM-10:00PM is Angelo’s Prime Bar & Grill GRAND OPENING – $30
- ALBANY at taste at 8:00PM-10:00PM is Charmed & Danergous Cabaret & Burlesque how- $15 pp + $1.50 processing free or purchase with a 3-course pre-show dinner for $45
- GLENS FALLS at the Charles R. Wood Theater at 8:00PM is Collin Raye Acoustic Concert
- SARATOGA at Vapor Night Club at 9:00PM is Sights and Sounds at Vapor sponsored by JAMZ 96.3 and hosted by J.Will
- ALBANY at McGeary’s Irish Pub at 9:00PM-12:00AM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby Pint Glass Party! First 100 people get a limited edition 16ox glass featuring the AASRD and McGeary’s logos- $5 cover at the door
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 1:30PM is Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance- $5 http://www.proctors.org/events/joffrey-mavericks
Sunday, January 29
- ALBANY at The Egg at 3:00PM is Cinderella – NY Theater Ballet (Adult $18/ Child $12)
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Carolina Chocolate Drops ($29.50)
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theater at 10AM-2PM at the Schenectady Greenmarket is the 3rd Annual Market Cook-Off; DON’T FORGET to pick up your vendor passport to win a vacation package!
- SARATOGA at the Hall of Springs and Saratoga Automobile Museum at 11:00AM-3:00PM is the Daily Gazette’s Annual Saratoga/ Capital Region Bridal Show Extravaganza
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 4:00PM is Gorilla Battle of the Bands – $10
- SARATOGA at the Southern Saratoga YMCA at 12:00PM-1:00PM is a Guinness Book of World Records event for the MOST simultaneous fist bumps http://events.timesunion.com/clifton-park-ny/events/show/236413824-guinness-book-of-world-records-attempt
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:30PM is Neshoba: The Price of Freedom http://www.proctors.org/events/neshoba
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Jan 27-29) at the Palace is Sesame Street Live “I-2-3 Imagine with Elmo & Friends”
- ADIRONDACKS (Jan 27-28) is the 6th Annual Zuppy’s Crusade for Kids http://www.adirondack.net/whatsnew/2012/01/nascar-champ-tony-stewart-will-be-in-town-this-weekend.html
- TROY (Jan 27-28) at Kokopellis at 3:30PM-3:00AM is Kokopellis GRANDOPENING, Ribbon Cutting & Troy Night!
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- SCHENECTADY (Jan 27-29; Feb 1-5) at the Schenectady Civic Players is The Ives Have It
- ADIRONDACKS (Jan 27-29) at Woods In is the 2012 Adirondack Ice Bowl Pond Hockey Festival http://www.adirondack.net/winter/ice-bowl.cfm
- NORTH CREEK (Jan 29-Feb 3) is GORE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT WEEK
Friday, January 20- Sunday, January 22
Friday, January 20
- ALBANY at The Egg at 8:00PM is Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company ($24)
- ALBANY at the Washington Armory is Roscoe Dash
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theater at 5:00PM is Art Night at Proctors for FREE http://www.proctors.org/events/art-night-jan-20
- COLONIE at Colonie Center at 5:30PM is Family Scavenger Hunt with Radio Disney for FREE
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Skyler’s Dream Team LIVE for FREE!
- LAKE GEORGE at the Wild Horse Saloon at 7:00PM is The Bluebillies! Classic Country and Bluegrass for FREE
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 7:30PM is Capital Underground Concert Series, $10 from bands and $12 day of show http://northernlightslive.com/2011/2012/01/03/friday-january-20th-museum-guards/
- SARATOGA at The Mine at 9:00PM is It’s Cold Outside but it’s 80s in Here PARTY for FREE!
- GLENS FALLS at the Glens Falls Civic Center at 7:00PM is Phantoms vs. Albany
Saturday, January 21
- ALBANY at the Palace is Albany symphony “Copland, Barber & Bernstein”
- SARATOGA at Vapor Nightclub at 9:00PM is Biz Markie
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory (Originally scheduled for November 2011) is Rick Ross LIVE!
- GLENS FALLS at the Christ Church United Methodist at 9:00AM-12:00PM is “Soup Off” at the GF Farmers’ Market and Mr. Edge’s Sharpening for FREE
- LATHAM at the Latham Farms Petsmart at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- GLENS FALLS at go! Where children discover the world at 10:00AM-11:30AM is Chinese Calligraphy and Zodiac Signs; $5 museum admission free plus $5 program fee
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 10:00AM-5:00PM is Play for All is FREE with museum admission
- SARATOGA at Forno Bistro at 11:00AM is Forno Bistro’s Passport to a Country of Flavors- Northern Italy for $50
- GLENS FALLS at Charles R. Wood Theater at 2:00PM-5:00PM is Audition Workshop to prepare actors planning to attend theunified Adirondack Regional Theater Auditions- $25 fee, limited to 20 actors. Contact Terry Rabine to reserve a slot 518-306-4404
- GLENS FALLS at Crandall Public Library at 2:00PM-3:15PM is Northeast Mobile Search and Rescue Dogs for FREE for failies with children ages 5 and up, call or stop by the children’s desk to sign up 518-792-6508 x4
- SCHENECTADY at Café Nola at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Jazz Connection
- BALLSTON SPA at Ballston Spa Alliance Church at 6:00PM-8:30PM is FREE Movie Night showing Courageous: Honor Begins at Home
- ALBANY at Waterworks Pub at 7:00PM-11:00PM is Warren Belcher Memorial Drag Show & Burlesque Benefit; for more information call 518-465-9079
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 8:00PM is BassLand for $8 http://northernlightslive.com/2011/2011/12/13/saturday-january-21st-bassland/
- SARATOGA at The Mine at 9:00PM-2:00AM is Ugly Sweater Party for FREE
Sunday, January 22
- SCHENECTADY at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons is their OPEN HOUSE from 1:00PM-3:00PM
- SARATOGA at Empire State College at 1:30PM-4:30PM is Saratoga Reads! Book Introduction Event for FREE http://www.saratogareads.org/
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 2:00PM is a lecture by Michael Cassin on Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt van Rijn
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 3:00PM is the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra- $12 adults, $8 for students and FREE for 7 and under http://www.proctors.org/events/schenectady-symphony-orchestra-1
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Jan 20-21) at the Times Union Center at 7:30PM is Thunder Nationals: Monster Jam, Monster Trucks- KIDS SEATS $5
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- NORTH CREEK (Until Jan 22) at Peaceful Valley is Take Your Daughter to Gore Week http://www.goremountain.com/mountain/moreinfo.cfm?id=97
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 12:00PM-3:00PM is the LAST weekend to see the Model Trains for FREE with museum admission
- LAKE PLACID (Until Jan 21) is the Lake Placid Freestyle Cup http://www.adirondack.net/winter/freestyle-cup.cfm
Friday, December 30- Sunday, January 1 (HAPPY NEW YEARS!)
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Friday, December 30
- GLENS FALLS at Davidson Brothers at 6:00PM-10:00PM is Diz for FREE http://www.davidsonbrothers.com/events/
- ALBANY at the Washington Avenue Armory at 6:00PM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby; $10 in advance, $12 day of and children under 12 are $4; DROP OFF for TOYS FOR TOTS so don’t forget to bring a toy! J
- SARATOGA at Vapor at 8:00PM is The Audiostars for FREE, no cover- EVERY WEEK!
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Blues Elixir Live for FREE!
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant from 8:00PM-10:00PM is Birthday Comedy Roast of Tony DiDonna for $15pp food not included but they offer a 2 for $50 which includes admission AND dinner, bring 4 or more people and you get in for free
Saturday, December 31
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center is Holiday High School Hoops Classic
- LATHAM at the Holiday Inn Express is 104.9 The Cat Denim and Diamonds New Year’s Bash featuring music, a mechanical bull and a chance to win a diamond necklace from Hannoush Jewelers with music from SKEETER CREEK- all that + and overnight stay is $369 – must be over 21, call 518-783-6161 for reservations—ANYONE can enter from 7:00PM-10:00PM
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 8:00PM is First Night of Funny
- LAKE GEORGE at the Lake George Steamboat Company is a DINNER CRUISE for New Years at various times http://www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com/
- SCHENECTADY at Rollarama at 1:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-10:30PM is their New Years Eve Party!
- WILTON at Nove Italian Restaurant – enjoy the traditional menu until 8:00PM, CALL for reservations http://www.saratoga.com/business/nove-italian-restaurant-10223/
- CLIFTON PARK at The Rusty Nail for FREE is a New Years Eve party featuring DJ Darik
- SARANAC LAKE at various locations is First Night http://www.adirondack.net/winter/saranac-first-night.cfm
- LAKE GEORGE at MIDNIGHT is Fireworks over the Lake!
- NORTH CREEK at Gore Mountain at 9:00AM is More Gore Gallery Day- taking FREE pictures of you and your friends enjoying a day at Gore and pick up a FREE printed photocard thanks to Price Chopper
- SCHROON LAKE at the Schroon Lake Central High School at 5:00PM-10:00PM is First Night; $5 for adults and $2 for children
- SARATOGA at 5:30PM-12:30AM is First Night 2012 for FREE or $15 for an event button allowing you to participate in all 35 venues and 70 performances and happenings http://www.saratoga.com/holiday/first-night-saratoga.cfm
- SARATOGA at Skidmore College Athletic Complex at 5:30PM is 14th Annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run
- ALBANY at the Palace Theater at 8:00PM-10:00PM is New Years Eve Comedy Show with Killer Beaz
- SARATOGA at the Putnam Den at 8:00PM is New Years Eve PARTY feat SIRSY with Maryleigh and The Fauves
- ALBANY at Valentines at 8:00PM is B3nson and Swordpaw Present: THE LAST NEW YEARS EVE for $10
- LAKE GEORGE at Dunham’s Bay Resort at 8:00PM-2:00AM is New Years Eve PARTY
- SARATOGA at Vapor at 8:30PM is New Years Eve PARTY for $20 in advance and $25 at the door http://saratogacasino.com/entertainment/newyears2012.aspx
- SARATOGA at The Irish Times Pub at 9:30PM is New Years Eve PARTY for FREE$10 cover with music by “Gravity”
- GLENS FALLS at Charles Wood Theater at 8:00PM-10:00PM is From Broadway to Billboard
- SARATOGA at The Mine at 7:00PM-2:00AM is The Mine Saratoga’s New Year Party 2012 for FREE
- TROY at Franklin Plaza at 9:00PM-2:00AM is 7th Annual Last Night Gala http://lastnightgala.com/
Sunday, January 1
- SCHENECTADY – NO GREENMARKET TODAY AT PROCTORS
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum- See the trains run 12:00 – 3:00 PM December 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 27 – 30. The trains will run 12 – 2PM December 31
- LAKE GEORGE (Until Jan 1) at the Holiday Inn Resort is the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration including fireworks, outdoor firepit, face painting, Wi games, bingo and more- for MORE INFO call 518-668-5761
