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The week ahead

Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (very summer), to Memorial Day, to Pippin, to the Warehouse District, to art, to speakers, to music...

Weather

Here's the paraphrased forecast for this week:

Monday: Cloudy and 82. Maybe a thunderstorm.

Tuesday: Sun, maybe a thunderstorm. Upper 80s.

Wednesday: Cloudy, maybe some rain and a thunderstorm, upper 80s.

Thursday: Same.

Friday: Same, but maybe sunnier.

Weekend: And so on.

Very summer.

Memorial Day

It's Monday, as you know, as a result some things will be closed. It's a federal holiday dedicated to remembering people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. There will be parades in many places around the Capital Region, including Albany -- its Memorial Day parade starts at 9 am Monday at Ontario and Central Ave and heads down to the Capitol (road closures and parking restrictions).

By the way: Memorial Day is very early this year -- May 25 -- because it's commemorated on the last Monday in May and the last day of the month is a Sunday this year.

Pippin

Tuesday-Sunday: A touring production of Pippin will be at Proctors this week. Blurbage:

The 2013 Tony Award winner for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory.

Tuesday-Sunday various times - $20 and up

Warehouse District

Tuesday: The Rezone Albany project will be starting a week-long intensive look at the future of the Warehouse District (as mentioned) with a hands-on design workshop for the public. Wednesday and Thursday will include open studio times with the consultants working on new guidelines for the neighborhood. And their work so far will be on display Friday evening. Tuesday 6-8 pm at 981 Broadway

Fence

The latest version of the annual Fence show at the Arts Center of the Capital Region is now open for its 50th anniversary:

The Fence Show is an annual opportunity for all Arts Center members to display their work in our galleries. This year, we accepted and displayed 382 pieces, including paintings, drawing, photography, fiber arts, stained glass and sculpture. There is also a separate category for young artists in grades K-12. Julie Lohnes, Curator of Art Collections and Exhibitions at Union College, served as this year's juror. Lohnes has curated a smaller show from the Fence Show called the Fence Select, which will be on display for several weeks after the salon style show is dismantled. Best in Show and Runner-up awards will be announced at the reception on May 29th.

The exhibit will be up through June 27 in the Arts Center's first floor gallery.

Arts and sciences

RPI Commencement Colloquy
Friday: The topic of this year's Commencement Colloquy at RPI is "Resilient Leadership for a Resilient World" and the speakers are US Navy Admiral Michelle Howard, scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., technologist Craig Mundie (known for his work with Microsoft), and David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group (a big private equity firm). They'll all appear as part of a panel discussion headed up by RPI president Shirley Ann Jackson. The event is open to the public -- pre-registration is required. Friday 3:30 pm at EMPAC - free (registration required)

Chris Hedges
Friday: Journalist Chris Hedges will be at the Sanctuary for Independent Media to talk about his new book, Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt. Blurbage:

Focusing on the stories of rebels from around the world and throughout history, Hedges investigates what it takes to be a rebel in modern times. Utilizing the work of Reinhold Niebuhr, Hedges describes the motivation that guides the actions of rebels as "sublime madness"--the state of passion that causes the rebel to engage in an unavailing fight against overwhelmingly powerful and oppressive forces. For Hedges, resistance is carried out not for its success, but as a moral imperative that affirms life. Those who rise up against the odds will be those endowed with this "sublime madness."

Friday 7 pm (5:30 pm fundraising dinner) - $10 / $5 students ($75 for fundraising dinner)

Tina Packer
Friday: Shakespeare expert Tina Packer will be at Northshire Saratoga to talk about her book Women of Will: Following the Feminine in Shakespeare's Plays. (Maybe you missed her talk as part of the NYS Writers Institute visiting writers series this past spring.) Friday 7 pm - free

Music

Monday: Upon This Dawning at Upstate Concert Hall
Italian metalcore. With: Outline In Color, Silence The Messenger, Before The Betrayer, Cutting Ties, King Priah. 6:30 pm - $12 ahead / $15 day of

Friday: Christine Ohlman at Caffe Lena
"The Beehive Queen." With: Rebel Montez. 8 pm - $25

Friday: Shawn Mendes at Upstate Concert Hall
Pop. Recently opened for Taylor Swift. With: Jacquie Lee. 8 pm - $32.50

Friday: Gratefully Yours at The Hollow
"Gratefully Yours is a revolving All Star line up of Grateful Dead inspired musicians looking to make your set list come to life." 9 pm - $10 ahead / $12 day of

Friday: Big Eyed Phish at Parish Public House
"The ONLY full 7-piece Dave Matthews tribute in the country." 8 pm - $10

Saturday: Eastbound Jesus at Putnam Den
Album-release show. 9 pm - $12 ahead / $15 day of

Saturday: Uday Bhawalkar at Troy Music Hall
"Uday is a standard bearer of Dhrupad, a living & evolving North Indian classical music tradition." 8 pm - $10

Sunday: Lady Antebellum at SPAC
Country. With: Hunter Hayes, Sam Hunt. 7 pm - $30.50 and up (a GE Kids in Free show)

To do list

1. It's the last week of May, so if you're plants aren't in the ground, now's the time.

2. This kind of lull right before summer, so it's a good time to get plans set -- or just get a jump on the some of the stuff on your summer list (before everyone else does).
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These are a just a few things for this week, not a comprehensive list. Know of something people should be looking forward to this week? Please share!

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photo Terry Shapiro