Arts & Entertainment

Café gets touch of the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day the theme for family-friendly Café Malta performances

Elyse Young is once again bringing cafe-style entertainment to Malta, but this time it has a touch of the Irish.

Story emerges from cocoon

Guilderland student publishes children’s book on Karner Blue

The Pine Bush Saturday, March 9, will celebrate the release of Natasha Permaul’s book about the life cycle of a Karner Blue butterfly. The children’s book started as a seventh-grade science project.

Crane teachers give hope to music students

SUNY Potsdam faculty visit high school, speak about state of music industry

Several Crane teachers came to Colonie Central High School on Thursday, Feb. 28, and Friday, March 1, where they performed and gave advice to students about where they can go with their musical skills. Performances included concerts by the Crane School of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Potsdam Brass Quintet.

Bethlehem fundraiser takes a wacky turn

For the past six years, Bethlehem Central faculty have gathered to play in a basketball game aimed at raising money to benefit the district’s classrooms. They’ll be doing the same this year, but with some notable twists.

Group wants racing considered in casino talks

Saratoga Racing says destination of casino money must be decided

While Saratoga Springs leaders are anxious to see Saratoga Casino and Raceway chosen as one of seven permanent casino sites that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing, their main concern is protecting the horse racing industry and the revenue it brings in to the state.

To the beat of his own drum

Bill Frueh remembered as the heartbeat of Civil War reenactment scene

Delmar resident Bill Frueh, a favorite on the local reenactment and Civil War era music scene. died on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Beyond the rose

Local florists say color and variety add a fun twist to Valentine’s Day

Although red roses continue to be a top seller on Valentine’s Day, some florists have noticed more women are looking for something a little less traditional on the annual day of love.

Saratoga gets En Pointe

The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs has announced a citywide arts project for 2013 that doubles as a fundraiser: Saratoga En Pointe.

Porco movie to air March 23

Lifetime movie to showcase Delmar killings

Lifetime television network has released the air date of its small screen movie about the Christopher Porco murder case.

Stepping it up

Black History Month Step Show a big regional draw

Step, a cross between competitive cheerleading and African dance, will explode at the Palace Theatre for the ninth year running on Feb. 8.

Bethlehem school seeks historical recipes

Completed cookbook to be fundraiser

The private Bethlehem Children’s School is putting together a cookbook made up of local family favorites

A dedicated cast

Middle schoolers to perform ‘Annie Jr.’ four times

America’s favorite redheaded orphan is coming to Bethlehem, and audiences have rarely seen such dedication from a cast.

Grants aim to keep history afloat

Erie Canalway grants awarded to three area organizations

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced $45,800 in grants awarded to nine organizations throughout the state at Proctors on Friday, Jan. 18. Three Capital District organizations will receive a total of $17,500.

Life in hard places

Film on work of Tom Little needs backing for Afghanistan trips

A film will look at the life of Delmar optometrist Tom Little, who was killed in a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan during one of his philanthropic missions to the war-ravaged country.

Voorheesville looks outside box, onto stage

School district renting out theater as alternative revenue source

Municipalities take heed. Your tax problems may be solved thanks to the groovy tunes of The Beatles.

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