Arts & Entertainment

[Photo Gallery] Oktoberfest fun in Glenville

Glenville’s Oktoberfest was held on Saturday, Sept. 29, and wasn’t a complete washout as it rained only sporadically during the event.

A festival for every artist

MoHu highlights artistic talents from all over the Capital District

Stretching over a week and a half, from Friday, Oct. 5, to Sunday, Oct. 14, the MoHu Festival kicked off with an interactive arts party at Albany International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Author pens a gripping tale

Writer’s eighth book, ‘In the Grip,’ draws from life in Delmar

The newest novel by Delmar resident Myer Kutz delves into the human spirit and how far one will go to protect those they love.

[Photo Gallery] Mustering at Mabee Farm

War of 1812 reenactment stages battles on land and water

The Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction on Saturday, Sept. 22, and the following day hosted a muster recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The farm was transformed into an encampment with reenactors holding rifles and cannons awaiting action.

A film with class

Nisky’s 50th reunion spurs documentary shot across country

It started as an idea to produce a video for a class reunion, but ended up as a documentary chronicling the struggles and triumphs of a generation.

Supreme ‘Rain’

Local playwright sees national recognition for her children’s play

A Niskayuna native has been writing plays for local theaters since she was a teenager, and after being recognized for a script about tamales her passion for drama isn’t cooling off.

Oktoberfest planners hope for sun

Glenville to host third annual German festival, with more attractions for kids and teens

Attendance at last year’s Oktoberfest in Glenville was washed out as Mother Nature rained on the festivities, but event organizers this year are planning for the worst and hoping for the best.

Nod to the old sod attracts thousands

Irish 2000 Festival to be held at county fairgrounds

On Sept. 14 and 15, the opportunity to get your Irish eyes smilling will present itself at the 16th Annual Irish 2000 Festival. The two-day festival is known to draw tens of thousands of guests and is built around musical artists that this year include Kevin McKrell, Hair of the Dog and the Screaming Orphans.

SCCC project getting finishing touches

New music building unveiled, final construction under way

Schenectady County Community College now has a building that reflects the caliber of the music program it hopes to present, and it is striking a chord with faculty members.

Art and friendship on display at quilt show

Group prepares to hold biennial event featuring founding members

Two hundred works of art will be on display later this month in Schenectady, and it is something fans of the medium will get wrapped up in.

Concert helps keep building alive

Rest Fest brings three days of music to St. Joseph’s Church

Eighteen bands, a collective of friends and community members, gathered in the decommissioned historic St. Joseph's Church over three days for the third annual Restoration Festival (Rest Fest).

Time to go Greek

St. George church holds annual festival featuring culture

Two tons of food fuels a festive three-day celebration of culture that invites people to go Greek for at least a few days.

Fall Festival returns to SPAC

Annual fundraiser has new facets this year

Visitors to the 2012 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival on Sept. 7, 8 and 9 will be able to enjoy the park’s grounds along with some world-class cuisine, cars, fashion and of course, wine. Proceeds from the event will help support SPAC’s classical programs and educational components.

A competition for not-so-hot rods

Schenectady Kiwanis Club’s Ugly Car contest fundraiser returns

The Kiwanis Club of Schenectady is holding its second Ugly Car Contest on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot at the corner of Liberty Street and Nott Terrace in Schenectady.

There’s no place like home

Local director makes Ballston Spa the backdrop of third film

Tennyson Bardwell could have staged his next motion picture on a distant soundstage, but instead he decided to bring his close-to-home thriller film to his own home.

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