The week ahead
Cirque Éloize opens a run at Proctors this week.
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (summery), to contemporary circus, to the orchestra, to the Track, to the ballpark, to music, to real talk about summer...
Weather
Here's the paraphrased forecast for this week:Monday: Sunny, mid 70s.
Tuesday: Sunny, upper 70s.
Wednesday: Cloudy, maybe a thunderstorm, upper 70s.
Thursday: Cloudy, maybe rain and thunderstorms, 80.
Friday: Sunny, maybe a bit of rain, 80.
Weekend: Sunny and 80.
Summery.
Cirkopolis
The contemporary circus troupe Cirque Éloize opens a three-week run of its show "Cirkopolis" at Proctors on Wednesday. Blurbage:
Performing within an inventive stage design and accompanied by an original musical score and video projections, twelve acrobats and multidisciplinary artists rebel against monotony, reinvent themselves and challenge the limits of the factory-city. In a world where fantasy provokes reality, the veil of anonymity and solitude is lifted and replaced by bursts of color.
There are performances Wednesday-Sunday. Tickets are $20 and up.
Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra opens its annual season at SPAC this Wednesday -- it runs through August 24. Among the highlights this week:
+ Thursday's concert celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Saratoga Race Course with a program of horse-related/inspired works (example: from John Williams' War Horse score). Star conductor Keith Lockhart will be at the podium.
+ Saturday's concert features Yo-Yo Ma.
The Track
We're heading into the third full week of the season at Saratoga Race Course, with racing every day except Tuesday. This Thursday is the first "International Day" at the Track. And Sunday is a giveaway day: a bobblehead of Fourstardave.
The Saratoga Sale
The Saratoga Sale -- the annual auction of top thoroughbred yearlings at the Fasig Tipton pavilion in Saratoga Springs -- is Monday and Tuesday. The event is open to the public in case you'd like to gawk at the future star horses (or see how the other 5 percent spends its money).
The ballpark
The ValleyCats start a six-game home stand at the Joe. Promotions this week: Tuesday is Irish night (Hair of the Dog will be playing). Thursday is t-shirt day (free to the first 2,000 fans). Friday is Italian night (fireworks). Saturday is "Medieval Times" night. And Sunday is wing fest.
Live Beasts
Saturday: MASS MoCA will be screening Beasts of the Southern Wild -- with the score played live by composers Dan Romer and Benh Zeitlin, accompanied by the Wordless Music Orchestra. Zeitlin also directed the film. (As mentioned.) Saturday 8:30 pm - $15 ahead / $19 day of
Hudson Music Fest
The Hudson Music Fest returns Friday-Sunday in Hudson. Acts will be playing all over town each day, and most of the shows are free.
Music
Tuesday: Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt at 51 3rd Street
"A revolving band of musical party-throwers." With: Little Ruckus, Panthyon & Thee Ark. 8 pm - $5
Tuesday: Justin Hayward at The Egg
From the Moody Blues. 8 pm - $35 and up
Tuesday: The Tuff Looks at Valentine's
Power pop. With: Bourbon Scum, Boxer Brown, Chloroform Party.
Wednesday: Astrograss at Rockin' on the River
Bluegrass at Brooklyn. (Rockin' on the River moves to Riverfront Park this week.) 5 pm - free
Thursday: Skeeter Creek at Alive at Five
Country night. The last Alive at Five of the season. With: Whiskey City. 5 pm - free
Friday: Jeanne O'Connor and the New Standard at Upbeat on the Roof
60s & 70s soulful classics. 7 pm - free
Friday: Halestorm at Upstate Concert Hall
Won the Grammy for hard rock/metal performance this year. With: Highly Suspect, 7th Squeeze. 8 pm - $19 ahead / $21 day of
Saturday: Summer Slaughter Tour at Upstate Concert Hall
Lineup includes 10+ acts headlined by The Dillinger Escape Plan, practitioners of mathcore. 2 pm - $25 ahead / $27 day of
Saturday: Chuck Prophet at Helsinki Hudson
Rock singer/songwriter/guitarist. With: Sarah Borges. 9 pm - $15 ahead / $18 day of
Sunday: Jason Aldean at SPAC
Country star. With: Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett. 7 pm - $40.50 and up
Sunday: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra at Music Haven
The last Music Haven show of the season. 7 pm - free
Real talk about summer
It's now August (really). You know all those things you wanted to do this summer? Do them. Now. Because summer will be over soon. Head to that swimming spot. Pick blueberries. Eat some corn on the cob. Grill something. Skip out of work early on Friday. Whatever, do it now.
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These are a just a few things for this week. Know of something people should be looking forward to this week? Please share!
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photo: Valerie Remise / Cirque Eloize
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On Tuesday there is a demo of a Proterra all-electric bus in Albany. There will be a presentation and then everyone can take a ride on the bus. Details here: http://proterracdccrideevent-efbevent.eventbrite.com/
... said Ashley on Aug 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM | link
-The Blind Owl Band will be opening for Astrograss at Rockin' on the River in Troy this Wednesday at 5pm. FREE music!
-moe.down 14 at the Snowridge Ski Resort in Turin, NY takes place Friday through Sunday featuring acts including: moe., Dr. Dog, Del McCoury, Conspirator, and many more. Not to mention favorite local band Eastbound Jesus, as well as Floodwood and Conehead Buddha! Tickets still available!
http://www.moedown.com
- The Big Up Music and Arts Festival at Hemlock Hollow Farm in Claverack, NY takes place this Thursday through Saturday featuring acts including: Beats Antique, Kung Fu, Dopapod, Higher Organix, Brothers Past, Consider the Source, Orchard Lounge and many more. Not to mention local bands including Timbre Coup, Formula 5, and Mister F! Tickets still available!
http://thebigup.com
... said DL on Aug 5, 2013 at 4:06 PM | link