Quality events for this weekend vol. 87

By on May 24, 2013 in Things to do

Friday May 24th

Cheech, King Nine, Born Low, Stigmata and Wisdom in Chains at Bogies: See some hardcore bands and raise some money for Justin King’s fight with cancer.

Electric City Couture Fashion Show at Proctors: 8 regional designer showing off their latest.

Pete Donnelly and the Wise Easy and Hand Habits at Valentine’s: In support of Donnelly’s latest record “Face the Bird”

Man Man in Kingston: With Paperhaus and Breakfast in Fur.

The Summer is Coming Bash at McGeary’s: With Stellar Young, MaryLeigh Roohan, and a Hawaiian shirt contest.

Fourth Friday and Everything Classic at Justin’s: Nate the Great and Trumastr playing the hits.

Sgt Dunbar and Secret Release at Elda’s: Music made with instruments, played for you to enjoy. Sgt Dunbar is now on EP 5 of the year.

Saturday May 25th

EOM with Against the Grain and Dudley at McGeary’s: Rap rap rap.

Paperhaus and Hand Habits at the Spotty Dog in Hudson: Two awesome bands in the best bar/bookstore in the area.

Sunday May 26th

The last two-for-one with Trumastr, DJ Playground, John Jamz, Ofi, Party With Tina, Element and DJ Q-Bert: End of an era, going out with a bang.

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A Nazi ran for Albany Public Library Board Trustee and people voted for him

By on May 23, 2013 in Albany

As confirmed by the Albany Public Library, the man who in a self-published video is standing in front of a Nazi Party flag while identifying as a fascist, managed to get 22% of the vote. Seriously.

You can check out some of what this guy is about on his “Electjoselopez Lopez” facebook page. Like this photo, which has a caption of “JUST GETTING READY TO POST NO TERNING GAY”. Or this one where he’s added two Nazi Party flags.

Also of note, Lopez was endorsed by New York Citizen One.

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Tonight: Jeremy Scahill at the Sanctuary for Independent Media

By on May 22, 2013 in Things to do, Troy

Tonight at the Sanctuary for Independent Media, Jeremy Scahill will be giving a talk about his newest book, “Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield.” Admission is by donation.

From the copy:

In “Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield,” Jeremy Scahill takes us inside America’s new covert wars. The foot soldiers in these battles operate globally and inside the United States with orders from the White House to do whatever is necessary to hunt down, capture, or kill individuals designated by the president as enemies.

More info about tonight’s event on the event page. More about the book at dirtywars.org.

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A few photos from tonight’s storm

By on May 21, 2013 in Gallery, Photos

Intense stuff. Always exhilarating when one of these rolls through. If you have any photos, please share.

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The patio at the Lucas Confectionery is now open

By on May 21, 2013 in Troy

Vic (and co) gets things done. More details on their facebook.

Exceptionally good news for those who will be living in the new first street lofts.

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Thursday: Portugal. the Man is playing The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

By on May 20, 2013 in Things to do

On Thursday, Portugal. the Man is playing at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen. For free. The catch is, you have to win the tickets.

They’re giving the tickets away each day at 8:30am, 12:30pm and 4:30pm through the radio station, and through their twitter, @WEQX. Each winner gets 4 tickets.

Cool idea to drum up some buzz but aggravating for the unlucky fans. Good luck. Hope to see you there!

Photo: RonHowardPhotography
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Quality events for this weekend vol. 86

By on May 17, 2013 in Things to do

Friday, May 17

Albany Sonic Arts Collective Presents trumpeter Arthur Brooks: Great to see this little space on Lark Street getting used! Also playing is Jefferson Pitcher.

WCDB Graduation Weekend Party at Elda’s: A handful of great local DJs will be holding down their last party at Elda’s.

Durable Living in the 21st Century Lecture at Basilica Hudson: Dr. Guy McPherson talks about climate change, energy decline and more.

The Spampinaoto Brothers at Valentine’s: Rich musical history spread throughout this group that will be playing an intimate venue in your town!

Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte and Doug E Fresh at the Palace: Spring Fest, hosted by Jamz 96.3.

Saturday, May 18

TBRs 3rd Annual Bike Fest: Music, food, bikes, beer, everything. If you have a remote interest in any of these it’s worth checking out and supporting TBR.

Re-Place Kahon:ios at the Foundry for Art Design + Culture: Art exhibit celebrating the peaceful return of 100 acres of land to the Haudenosaunee, League of Iroquois.

Richard Barone at Valentine’s: Former frontman of the Bongos, celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Cool Blue Halo”. With Blue Factory.

Joe Budden at DUO Lounge in Saratoga: Self explanatory.

Sunday, May 19

Surrounded by Teeth, Hivesmasher, Psytoxia at Valentine’s: Tech-metal and other general heaviness.

James McCartney at Helsinki Hudson: Yup, that McCartney.

Sunderground with Trumaster and Party With Tina at McGeary’s: Two for one drinks and the best tunes around.

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