The week ahead
Matisyahu's celebrating Hanukkah at Northern Lights.
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look ahead to, or take care of this week -- from the weather (wet), to the holidays, to music, to strolling.
Weather
Wednesday marks the first day of December. And for December, this is nothing. Here's the paraphrased forecast:
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid-40s
Tuesday: Cloudy. A touch warmer. Rain in the late afternoon, evening.
Wednesday: Rain and lots of it. Warm -- highs in the 50s. Depending on how temps shake out in the evening, there could be snow.
Thursday: Some sun. Colder. Highs in the upper 30s.
Friday: About the same.
Weekend: Partly sunny/cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s.
Light the menorah
Hanukkah starts Wednesday evening. Here's a bit about the origins of the holiday. And here's a recipe for latkes.
Listen
+ Matisyahu's "Festival of Light" tour -- a tribute to Hanukkah -- is at Northern Lights Wednesday. The tour in previous years has included a disco ball in the shape of a dreidel. And the Hasidic reggae singer has a written a new song this year for the holiday. $23 ahead, $25 day of
+ Drink Up Buttercup is at Valentine's Wednesday night with Sgt Dunbar, and Barons in the Attic, and Steer.
Great job!
Tim and Eric of Adult Swim's "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" will be at Northern Lights Tuesday. $20 ahead, $22 day of
Arts and Sciences
Williams College astronomer Jay Pasachoff will be giving a talk on solar eclipses Tuesday at Proctors as part of the Dudley Observatory Skywatch Lectures series. $11
Stroll
This year's Victorian Streetwalk in Saratoga Springs is Thursday night. Troy's Victorian Stroll is Sunday.
Eyeing the weekend
Quickly, a few glances ahead to the weekend: Sean Griffin's Cold Spring at EMPAC, the Northeast Ballet Company's annual performance of The Nutcracker at Proctors, the Albany Symphony Orchestra's annual "Magic of Christmas" concert at The Palace.
To-do list
1. If you were thinking about getting a new winter coat, stop procrastinating.
2. It's time to start checking off entries on your holiday gift list. Better now than before the crunch.
These are a just a few things for this week. Be sure to check our "Stuff to do this weekend" post on Friday.
Know of something people should be looking forward to this week? Please share!
photo: Mark Mann/Matisyahu
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Moe. on Saturday at Armory. Halloween in December.
... said Dr. Graffenburg on Nov 29, 2010 at 10:39 AM | link
The Delmar Farmer's Market is open for 3 more weekends only! Come support local artists, artisan crafters, bakers & farmers Saturday 9-1, inside the Bethlehem Middle School.
... said All Good Bakers on Nov 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM | link
The Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties' Holiday Bazaar and Fashion Show will be at the Saratoga Hilton this coming Saturday and Sunday from 9-5 PM. (The Fashion Show is from 1:30 - 3:00 Saturday.)
We’ll have a variety of gift vendors, raffles, and a fashion show with Saratoga Trunk. The first 500 visitors get a free shopping bag with special treats, and shoppers can park at the hotel for free (just be sure to show your ticket to get your parking validated.) Best of all, the proceeds your $5 ticket will go to support our community programs, including Operation Back to School and Kids in the Kitchen.
It’s also Restaurant Week in Saratoga.
Here's our website for more info
http://g-revisions.com/jlss/2010/
... said julie on Nov 29, 2010 at 11:57 AM | link
The first annual WB Artisans' Market will be at the Women's Building on Central Ave in Albany! Friday, December 3rd from 5-8pm (during 1st Friday) and Saturday, December 4th from 10am to 4pm. Over 20 local women artists will be selling art & handmade gifts - stuffies for kids, soap, art, baked goods, christmas floral, jewelry, etc.! See the website for the full list: http://artisansmarket.tumblr.com/ Plus, admission is free!
... said aj on Nov 29, 2010 at 1:47 PM | link
Tonight: Bing Bam Boom room Burlesque! Apparently a troupe from NYC will be guest starring.
This Thursday: Erin McKeown at the Linda Norris Aud. She is a funky mix of folk, blues, swing and soul. I've taken people to her concerts who have no idea who she is, and they'll really enjoyed it!
... said Jessica R on Nov 29, 2010 at 1:53 PM | link
Bonnie & Clyde on the big screen @ Palace tonight, 7pm. I'll be there, oh yes.
... said Kim D. on Nov 29, 2010 at 4:32 PM | link