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I'm currently an undergrad at UAlbany and plan on joining the armed forces for a few years after graduation. From their I plan on becoming the written voice of a generation in the field of journalism (I would like to be compared to the literary likes of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and even local legend William Kennedy) and then retire and become a 5th generation baker. As for funding for my endeavors, I plan on marrying rich.

First-Ever North Country Arts Festival Starts September 4

max weissman Jul 4, 2021

The North Country Arts Festival will be bringing the North Country Community together to celebrate the arts this September. Along with more popular events, smaller events such as workshops, classes, open mic nights, small concerts, and…

Alternative/Indie

“MORNIGHT” Released By NYC Based Band ALMA

max weissman Jul 1, 2021

NYC-based indie dream-pop trio ALMA has entered the stage, with their latest single "Mornight." The single is a realistic twist on your classic top of the pops hit, it takes the perspective of a bartender working the night shift in NYC.…

Bluegrass/Country

Borderland Festival Announces 2021 Festival Dates and Lineup

max weissman Jun 24, 2021

Borderland Festival is returning to Knox Farm State Park, September 18th-19th for two days of music, food, beer, crafts, and more. The festival was canceled in 2020 and will be making its grand return to celebrate summer, community, and of…

Features

Love at First Write: A Conversation with “Central Park” songwriters Elyssa Samsel and…

max weissman Jun 23, 2021

The power duo Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson are the songwriters behind all of the hilarious and character-revealing songs from the hit Apple TV series Central Park. With the first…

Classical

American Symphony Orchestra Performing at Opus 40 on June 24

max weissman Jun 23, 2021

On June 24 at 5 pm at the beautiful sculpture park and museum Opus 40, a wind sextet showcasing acclaimed musicians from the American Symphony Orchestra will offer Winds Among the Trees, a program of rarely-heard classical music that will…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Ronnie James Dio Autobiography “Rainbow in the Dark” due out July 27

max weissman Jun 22, 2021

The long-awaited autobiography from heavy metal music icon Ronnie James Dio, the powerhouse voice of Elf, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his long-time bespoke band DIO, will be published on July 27. Co-written with British…

Upcoming Shows

“Heroes in Humanism” Dance Fundraiser at Robert Eckert Theater

max weissman Jun 21, 2021

Purely Technique Dance will be having its 8th annual dance concert and fundraiser. The theme they have selected for this year, “Heroes in Humanism,” will explore all of the avenues related to ‘real-life heroes’ who dedicate their lives and…

Ithaca

Chad Galactic Sparks Fundraising Efforts for Namgyal Monastery in Ithaca

max weissman Jun 21, 2021

As his quarantine beard grew, his anxieties and frustrations with stagnation also grew and Chad Galactic racked his brain to come up with ideas to raise funds for out-of-work artists. Feeling inspired, he started by designing stickers with…

Classical

New York City Opera to Perform in Bryant Park for Pride Month

max weissman Jun 14, 2021

Bryant Park Picnic Performances season of free, ticketed live performances continues on June 18 at 7 pm with New York City Opera and Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ culture and excellence on the occasion of Pride Month in NYC.…

Rock

Pixies Cancel Fall Tour Amid Delta Varient surge

max weissman Jun 13, 2021

UPDATE: Monday, August 23, 2021- Pixies have announced that they are cancelling their 11-date U.S. September run that also included scheduled appearances at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and Chicago's Riot Fest. Pixies have determined that…

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