The week ahead
Rakim -- one of the all-time greats in the history of hip hop -- will be at Proctors later this week.
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (springy), to stories, to history, to alcohol, to cooking, to music...
Weather
Here's the paraphrased forecast for this week:Monday: Some sun, maybe some rain. Mid 50s..
Tuesday: Sun and mid 50s.
Wednesday: Sun and upper 60s.
Thursday: Cloudy, rainy, low 60s.
Friday: Some sun, low 50s.
Weekend: And so on.
Springy.
Film
The Revenant
Proctors is showing The Revenant this week on the big screen in the GE Theater. The film won Oscars this year for best actor (Leo DiCaprio), best director (Alejandro Iñárritu), and cinematography (Emmanuel Lubezki). It was also nominated for best picture. various days and times - $5
Midnight Cowbowy
Monday: The Palace's movie series is showing Midnight Cowboy, the 1969 drama starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. It won three Oscars, including best picture. Monday 7 pm - $5
Stories
Tuesday: The Front Parlor storytelling series returns to The Ale House in Troy. This month's theme: money. Tuesday 7:30 pm
History
Tour of the Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence
Tuesday: History Albany Foundation is hosting a tour of the Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence in Albany. They Myers were agents for Albany's node in the Underground Railroad. And they helped hundreds of people escape slavery. Tuesday 5:30 pm - $10 (registration required)
Albany Ale
Wednesday: Beer historian Craig Gravina will be at the Albany Institute to talk about Albany's brewing history as part of the museum's 1791 Club series. The evening will start at the Capital Region in 50 Objects exhibit, and then head over to a local venue for happy hour. Wednesday 5:30 pm - $10 admission
Arts and sciences
Spiritual housekeeping
Tuesday: UNC-Charlotte professor of religious studies Sean McCloud will be at Skidmore to talk about his recently published book American Possessions: Fighting Demons in the Contemporary United States. Blurbage: "In this talk, Dr. McCloud will focus on the [American Evangelical] Third Wave practice of 'spiritual housekeeping," in which demons are removed from household objects which bind people to bad habits and inherited patterns of sin." Tuesday 6 pm, Palamountain Hall - free
The War on Alcohol
Wednesday: Harvard
still familiar today as the war on alcohol was waged disproportionately in African-American, Immigrant, and poor white communities." Here's a NYT Q&A with McGirr from this past December. Wednesday 3:30 pm, University Hall 110 - free
The life of Eugene O'Neill
Thursday: Robert Dowling will be at the State Museum to discuss his biography of Eugene O'Neill as part of the NYS Writers Institute visiting writer series. Thursday 8 pm, Huxley Theater - free
Cooking
A few cooking classes this week that might interest you:
Tuesday: Pasta basics hands-on | Different Drummer's Kitchen
"Learn to create an array of fresh homemade pasta dough and sauces from scratch." 6 pm - $65
Wednesday: Golubzi | Honest Weight
"In this hands-on class, learn to make a delicious Eastern European staple food: golubzi! These versatile little cabbage rolls are easy and fun to make. We'll fill them with a variety of delectable vegetarian ingredients to create traditional or original versions your family and friends will love." 6 pm - free (registration required)
Thursday: Makin' bacon | Gio Culinary Studio
"Students will learn how to create 3 different types of delicious cured bacon, using readily available ingredients." 6:15 pm - $65
Music
Monday: The Pink Floyd Experience at The Egg
"[E]choes everything that made Pink Floyd one of rock's greatest icons." 7:30 pm - $35
Tuesday: Tinashe at Upstate Concert Hall
"R&B punctuated by hip-hop attitude, pop flavor, rock swagger, and electronica spark." With: Jahkoy, DJ TGIF. 8 pm - $25 ahead / $28 day of
Wednesday: The Moth and The Flame at The Hollow
Alt rock. 8 pm - $10.27 ahead / $15 day of
Wednesday: Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins & Anais Mitchell at The Egg
"[A]n evening of modern American folk music." 7:30 pm - $35 and up
Wednesday: Roosevelt Collier at Putnam Den
Steel guitarist, backed by members from Dopapod and Turkuaz. 9 pm - $12 ahead / $15 day of
Thursday: Ebène Quartet at Union College
Parisian classical quartet. 7:30 pm - $25 / $10 students
Thursday: The High Kings at the Celtic Hall (430 New Karner Road)
"Ireland's foremost folk group The High Kings." 7:30 pm - $30
Thursday: The Word Alive at Upstate Concert Hall
Metalcore. With: Fit for a King, Out Came the Wolves. 7 pm - $15 ahead / $18 day of
Friday: I Love Hip Hop Music Festival Featuring Rakim at Proctors
Along with: Kool G Rap, Brand Nubian, Nice & Smooth, and Lil Mo. 8 pm - $49 and up
Friday: Hair of the Dog at The Madison Theater
Celtic rock. 8 pm - $20
Friday: Goitse at Old Songs
"Irish music with a twist." 7:30 pm - $23 / $5 kids 12 and under
Friday: Lucy Kaplansky at Caffe Lena
Folk. 8 pm - $25
Friday: Happy Traum at The Linda
"With colorful anecdotes and incisive memories, and the aid of vintage photos and music clips, Happy Traum relates some of his adventures as an active member of the New York folk revival..." 7:30 pm - free (registration required)
Friday: Dryer at Putnam Den
Power pop. With: Mournin' Dove, Sobgoblin. 9 pm - free
Saturday: Bonnie Raitt at The Palace
The one and only. 8 pm - $43.50 and up
Saturday: Willie Nile at The Linda
Veteran rocker. 8 pm - $20
Saturday: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen at Caffe Lena
Bluegrass. 8 pm - $25
Saturday: Tarbox Ramblers at Helsinki Hudson
"[D]igging deep into the place where Appalachian music, ancient blues, and gospel come together in powerful, unexpected combinations." 9 pm - $15 ahead / $18 day of
Saturday: The McKrells at Spa Little Theater
"This festive Irish evening will showcase musical entertainment suitable for all ages." 7 pm - $15
Sunday: The State Champs + Neck Deep show at Upstate Concert Hall is sold.
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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!
photo via Rakim FB page
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Empire Golf Expo
Siena College Athletic Complex, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville NY
Fri, Mar 11, 2016 2PM-8PM
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