Stuff to do this weekend
A look inside Ken Ragsdale's memory, from the Keeping Time show at ALB
A little sunshine, a little rain and a lot of stuff to do this weekend.
After the jump, a few things you might want to try. If you've got something else planned, of course, we want to know about it.
And whatever you're up to, have a great weekend.
Tour of the Battenkill
Cheer on the cyclists from across the U.S. and dozens of other nations at the Tour of the Battenkill pro-am this weekend in Washington County. The race starts and finishes in Cambridge, and winds through covered bridges, family farms, and back country roads. Here's a schedule of the weekend's races and events. The races are on Sunday -- the women's pro race starts at 11:30 am, the men's pro race at 1:45 pm.
David Sedaris
Humorist and author David Sedaris reads at Proctors on Saturday night. We're guessing he'll be reading from his most recent book Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a collection of short stories in which the characters are animals. 8 pm - $20 and $40
Music
+ The Brooklyn-based alt-country band Yarn plays Red Square tonight. Here's their song about Schenectady (singer Blake Christiana is from here). 8 pm
+ Funk band Oobleck (formerly Duchess and the Afro Dub Rebels) is at Savannah's Friday night with Chinatown Lights and The Dance Cancel. 8 pm
+ The McKrells reunion concert is at The Egg Friday night. 7:30 pm - $20
+ The Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona -- 25 Spanish acoustic guitarists -- is at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Saturday night. 8 pm - tickets start at $29
+ Beatles tribute band Britishmania will do their best Fab Four at The Egg on Saturday night at 8. $39, $32
+ Sgt Dunbar is back from touring (Donna met a giant rabbit), and on Sunday night they'll be celebrating their return with a homecoming/release party at Valentine's. 7 pm
Film
+ UAlbany's Henry James Film Festival opens tonight with a screening ofDaisy Miller at The Linda. Director Peter Bogdanovich will be the guest of honor at the event. The festival continues on Saturday at 10 am with The Portrait of a Lady followed by The Wings of the Dove. free
+ The NYS Writers Institute's classic film series is screening Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould, the documentary about the Canadian "James Dean" of classical music tonight at Page Hall on the downtown campus. 7:30 - free
+ On Sunday, Proctors is screening Douglas Fairbanks' silent classic, Robin Hood, accompanied by music on Goldie -- Protors' Wurlitzer organ. 2 pm - $10 in advance, $12 at the door
Frankenstein
The National Theater of London's new production of Frankenstein, directed by Danny Boyle, will be screened at The Spectrum on Sunday. (You can also catch it Monday night at 7 pm.) It's gotten high marks from critics. noon - $15
Chocolate
The Northeast Family Chocolate Festival is at the Washington Ave Armory Saturday. It promises activities for kids and "an abundance of chocolate." 10 am to 4 pm - $8 adults, $5 kids, $20 for four people
Keeping Time
The newest show at Albany International Airport's art gallery is a look at nostalgia. A group of seven artists, including Ken Ragsdale, opens tonight with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30.
Graham Parker: The Confidence Man
This collection of film and video work made by NYC artist Graham Parker while he was in residence at EMPAC examines deception or "the concealing of one set of operations behind the appearance of another" -- from spam to hacked ATM machines. Free. Noon-6 pm Friday and Saturday. (If you miss it this weekend, you can see it through April 30.)
Pass go, collect $200
Union College is hosting a Monopoly tournament on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds benefit Family & Child Services of Schenectady. Reamer Campus Center 1-3pm - $10
Comedy
+ Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is at Proctors tonight. 8 pm - $48.75
+ Comedy improv teams compete tonight at Proctors in Mop and Bucket's "Chortal Combat." 8pm - $14, $6 for students and seniors
La Vie Boheme
Our Own Productions' Rent closes this weekend at The Egg. Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm - $26 / $21 students
More theater
Home Made Theater concludes its Shuster Play Reading Series with a reading of Tony Kushner's Angels in America pt. 2 on Sunday afternoon at 3. free
Drive-in
Yep, it's that time again. The Hollywood Drive-in in Rensselaer County opens this weekend. The first features of the season are the animated adventure Rango and the Coen brothers' True Grit.
Milonga Paradiso
The Albany Tango Society is hosting a fundraiser dance for Japan on Saturday night from 9 to midnight at Ristorante Paradiso. Dancing, music and tapas. $15
Living history
Historical military re-enactors from various time periods will set up camp on the front lawn of Siena College on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm (apparently noon to 2 pm is when the prime action is going down). They'll display military encampments and 18th century children's games.
Riverway Storytelling Festival
The Riverway Storytelling Festival continues this weekend at locations all over the Capital Region. Here's the schedule.
Brunch
Linger over a boozy brunch with friends or start your weekend with a great diner breakfast.
Take a walk
Saturday should be a great day for walking. Find a golf course or a park or a neighborhood you like and get a little fresh air.
The Taxes
No, it's not fun -- but they're not going to do themselves. And you'll have more fun if you get them out of the way. Follow up with ice cream.
Ice Cream
Kurver, The Snowman and other seasonal ice cream stands are open -- so go get your first taste of spring.
EMPAC, Proctors, and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall advertise on AOA.
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Nacre Dance Company is performing at Universal Preservation Hall in 'Toga this Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, and Sunday 2pm.
A spectrum of modern dance styles will be presented including works by Doris Humphrey, Donald McKayle, May O'Donnell, Isadora Duncan, and Skidmore Alumni Cailtlin Trainor. In conjunction with this concert, a specialty dessert created by Sperry’s pastry chef will be offered to Nacre ticket holders at Sperry’s restaurant at 30 ½ Caroline Street with the purchase of a dinner entrée from April 8-10.
Tickets will be 15.00 for students and seniors. 20.00 for general admission. Tickets are available at http://www.nacredance.com/tickets.php. For dinner reservations to Sperry’s please call 584.9618 or visit www.sperrysrestaurant.com. Partial proceeds from the concert will benefit the restoration project at The Universal Preservation Hall.
... said CAD on Apr 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM | link
Also...The Albany Children's Book Festival.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Silipigno Athletic Facility on the Albany Academy for Girls campus.
http://www.albanyacademies.org/podium/default.aspx?t=148162
My friend Jef from Boston is reading his book Cat Secrets around 3.
http://catshavesecrets.com/
... said Paul C. on Apr 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM | link
If I may, I'll just plug my buddy Darren. His first show opens tonight in Saratoga Springs, "Forgotten" Photography by Ian Creitz and Darren Ketchum at the House of Creative Soul Art Gallery, 38 Van Dam Street. It's abandoned building and urban exploration, a couple of people on AOA might like it, he had a few photos featured here in the past, the guy gets much dirtier than I do. If that's your kind of thing, I'm sure he would love the support.
... said -S on Apr 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM | link
I was going to mention the show at House of the Creative Soul as well. If everyone who said they were going shows up, it should be a great crowd. Both Darren and Ian are members of the Albany Photography Meetup and we are showing up in force to support them!
... said BobF on Apr 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM | link
John Patrick Shanley on Wednesday and Peter Freaking Bogdanovich today?! I'm in movie geek heaven.
... said CJ on Apr 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM | link
Just one word.....
HOFFMAN"S!!!!!!!
... said Lwoodbluz on Apr 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM | link
The Ramblin' Jug Stompers are putting on a free show at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Sunday, April 10th at 2:00. Come and hear some great music!
... said Linda on Apr 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM | link
A frugal ($5 for kids) theatre performance for families this Saturday!
At the Hudson Opera House -- Shopping for Shoes, by Visible Fictions Theatre group from Scotland. For ages 10 and up.
Shopping for Shoes is a wonderful piece to stimulate conversation about global trade issues and to help students understand the implications of their own actions and behavior as global citizens of the twenty-first century. As a skillfully crafted piece of storytelling, it serves as a resource to inspire and develop students' English and drama work.
A funny, heart-warming tale of new found teenage love...and a lot of shoes!
There are two performance - at 2pm and 8pm at the Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson. Call 518-822-1438 or e-mail to joe@hudsonoperahouse.org for reservations or more information.
... said Hudson Opera House on Apr 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM | link