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Annual 'Hello to Spring' craft fair held March 23

 

LATHAM - The Little Sisters of the Poor will be holding their Annual “Hello to Spring” Craft Fair on Saturday, March 23.

The event will include many unique and handcrafted items on display by local crafters and vendors, a bake sale, and a craft sale.

Lunch and other refreshments will also be available for purchase. 

The fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Residence, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane (off Old Loudon Road) in Latham. 

For more information, call 526-0659.

Demetri Martin comes to The Egg

ALBANY – On Saturday, March 16, comedian Demetri Martin will perform his special brand of comedy at The Egg.

Martin is best known for his odd take on everyday things. He has appeared on The Daily Show as well as in the films Taking Woodstock and Contagion.

He has been seen on Comedy Central in his stand up special Demetri Martin Person.

Tickets are $39.75 and are available at The Egg Box Office or ONLINE HERE.

Michelle Williams joins FELA! at Proctors

Michelle Williams joins FELA! at Proctors

SCHENECTADY – The award-winning Fela! will arrive at Proctors Mainstage for three shows only on Friday, March 8, featuring Grammy-award winning recording artist Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child, as Sandra Isadore.

“I am thrilled to join the cast of Fela!,” said Michelle Williams. “This musical journey

is one that I’ve wanted to be a part of since first seeing it on stage in 2008.  The sounds, the passion and the politics of Fela Kuti have long intrigued me and speak to my heart.  I am simply honored.”

Fela! tells the true story of Kuti, who created Afrobeat music, by mixing together pounding eclectic rhythms with lyrics that attacked the dictatorships that ruled Africa.

Amy Schumer performs at The Egg

Amy Schumer performs at The Egg

ALBANY – On Saturday, April 13, comedian Amy Schumer   will bring her own brand of girl-next-door and edgy comedy to The Egg.

Amy is the creator of Inside Amy, a show premiering next year on Comedy Central. She is also known for her break-out performance on last year’s Roast of Charlie Sheen.

Amy has appeared on Howard Stern, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan, Jimmy Fallon, Louie, and HBO’s Girls. She has also been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Variety.

Tickets are $32.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office, OR HERE.

Priscilla comes to Proctors

Priscilla comes to Proctors

 

SCHENECTADY – Beginning on Tuesday, February 12, the first national tour of the hit Broadway musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert The Musical comes to Proctors Theater.

Based on the cult-classic 1994, Academy Award®  winning film, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, follows the story of three friends who travel the Australian outback in a battered old bus, searching for love and friendship.

With over 500 dazzling 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical features a hit parade of over 20 dance-floor favorites including “It's Raining Men,” “Finally” and “I Will Survive.”

Ticket prices for Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Proctors are $20, $35, $45, $50, $60 & $70 and are available at Proctors Box Office, by phone (518) 346-6204; and ONLINE HERE.

Russian Winter Festival begins on Lark Street

 

ALBANY – On Friday, February 1, the Russian Winter Festival will begin with an exhibition at the Upstate Artists Guild Gallery.

The exhibition will feature artist Alexander Vetrov, a well known colored needle etching artist from Russia. His many works include detailed panoramas of villages, churches, his family, and his home.

The opening reception will be from 6-9p.m. and is included as part of Albany’s 1st Friday.

The exhibition will remain at the UAGG until February 24 where it will be moved to the grand finale of the Russian Winter Festival on March 2 at the Italian Community Center on Washington Avenue.

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Comedian Marc Maron at The Egg

 

ALBANY – On Friday, February 1, comedian Marc Maron will be performing at The Egg.

Performing some of the most raw, honest, and thought provoking comedy of that last fifteen years, Maron has performed on Conan, Leno, Letterman, Craig Ferguson as well as several other television, radio and stage shows.

Tickets are $27.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office, or by CLICKING HERE.