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Wolfe Tones in concert

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:41pm

ALBANY - On Friday, June 29, the Irish folk legends, The Wolfe Tones, will appear in concert at the Capital District Irish American Center.

Performing for nearly 40 years, these legendary Dublin balladeers continue to be one of Irelands biggest box office attractions, selling out at prestigous venues across Ireland, the UK, mailand Europe, and the U.S.

Tikets are $30 and tables of ten are available. Pub and kitchen opens at 5p.

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Beauty and the Beast to come to Proctors

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 2:31pm
Beauty and the Beast to come to Proctors

The Mainstage at Proctors will welcome “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” beginning May 15 through May 20.

The classic love story will come to life onstage with songs like “Be Our Guest,” “Change In Me,” and “Gaston.” The show is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film and the show has been seen by 35 million people around the world.

The show runs for 130 minutes with one intermission. Ticket prices range from $20 to $90. Click here for more information on the show.

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150th Anniversary of Great Troy Fire

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 2:22pm

TROY - The Rensselaer County Historical Society will be opening a new exhibit commemorating teh 150th anniversary of Troy's Great Fire, on May 10, at 5:30p.

On May 10, 1962, a train crossing the Troy-Green Island Bridge ddropped a spark from its engine and ignited the wooden bridge. The blaze spread quickly, destroying over 600 buildings in six hours. By all accounts Troy was a city in chaos.

The advances that had been recently developed, such as steam-powered fire engines were applauded for their role in saving the city.

The exhibit will feature rare artifacts, letters, personal accounts, and artist depictions of this major event.

For More information, PLEASE VISIT.

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Free Comic Book Day to take place May 5

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 10:53am
Free Comic Book Day to take place May 5

Free Comic Book Day will take place at local participating comic book stores in the Capital Region May 5.

Comic book enthusiasts will be able to receive a free comic book and will be able to participate in a series of events and exhibits. Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May each year when participating comic book shops across the United States give away comic books to anyone who comes into their stores.

Click here to learn more and click here to see participating Capital Region stores.

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The Fault Line to perform

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 4:36pm
The Fault Line to perform

NORTH GREENBUSH - On Thursday, May 3, The Fault Line will be performing at Woodland Hills Montessori School.

The Fault Line is a nationally known acapella band based in Albany, they appeared on 2007's America's Got Talent, placing in the top 20.

There will also be a performance from WHMS's acapella group, Here Comes Treble.

Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children with a maximum of $25 per family. The event is open to the public.

The performances begin at 7p.

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Co-Founder of Tribeca Film Fest to speak at UAlbany

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 12:26pm

ALBANY - On Thursday, May 3, Craig M. Hatkoff will be speaking at a town hall meeting about expanded film production opportunities in the Capital Region.

Hatkoff, an Albany native, -will be focusing on the the impact of film production as a sustainable economic driver on the Capital Region economy.

The panel discussion will feature area film, government,  and business leaders, including:

Moderator -

Rex Smith, Editor of the Times Union

Panelists -

Deborah Goedeke, Albany County Film Commissioner

Pat Swinney Kaufman, Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development

Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors

Heidi Philipsen, Writer/Actor/Director

 

The townhall will be at 10a.

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Flogging Molly to perform

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 12:15pm
Flogging Molly to perform

ALBANY - On Saturday, June 16, the Celtic Punk band Flogging Molly will perform at the Palace Theatre.

Tickets are $24.50 and $29.50 and will go on sale May 4.

The concert will be at 8p.

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