Steve Barnes
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When weather affects a show, decisions get complicated
Whether it's Springsteen in Albany or "Hamilton" at Proctors, venues and show presenters can't simply cancel or postpone because of an imminent snowstorm → Read More
Proctors, The Rep announce seasons with 'Company,' new work
Proctors in Schenectady will feature seven musicals on its subscription series for the... → Read More
Most expensive Big Mac in the nation is sold in the Berkshires
A website tracking prices of Big Macs at McDonald's nationwide says the most expensive is in the Berkshires, sending columnist down a rabbit hole of paranoia → Read More
Adirondack Theatre Fest season has music and biggest cast
The 2023 season at Glens Falls-based Adirondack Theatre Festival will features three productions with music and will close with the company's largest-ever cast → Read More
Composer and Union College music professor Hilary Tann has died
Hilary Tann, a Welsh-born composer known for the lyricism and spirituality of her music... → Read More
Proposed expansion of New York's bottle bill makes industries anxious
Lauded for its intentions, bill to expand types of drinks subject to deposits and doubling the deposit to a dime is raising concern about cost, implementation → Read More
Status uncertain for Capital Region Smashburger locations
All three Capital Region locations of the Smashburger chain — in Clifton Park, Colonie and Saratoga Springs —appear to have closed suddenly earlier this week. → Read More
Capital Region blues musician, educator Thomasina Winslow dies at 57
Thomasina Winslow, steeped in acoustic blues and folk since childhood, combined performing and recording with years spent brings arts education to at-risk youth → Read More
Restaurant roundup: Cafe Calabria closing, and more news
In the latest Table Hopping roundup, Cafe Calabria in Guilderland announces it will close, fundraiser set for Glenville veterans park, and cake shop opens. → Read More
Nikki Glaser chatty, frankly sexual in Albany
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for confessional style of material about dating and sex, gets strong opening sets at The Egg from Anya Marina and Emil Wakim → Read More
Table Hopping: Birch Bark closes, Lou-Bea's successor nears
In the latest roundup, the beloved vegan Birch Bark Eatery closes in Glens Falls, Ichiban relocates in Albany, and Lou-Bea's successor inches toward reopening → Read More
Sushi master Saso back in a restaurant kitchen with new War Room Tavern
More than 12 years after closing Saso's Japanese Noodle House, Saso is named executive chef of the new War Room Tavern, located near the state Capitol in Albany → Read More
Mac-n-Cheese Bowl returns March 25 to Cohoes
The Mac-n-Cheese Bowl, a fundraiser for the Regional Food Bank, offers a day of sampling creations from 35 restaurants set up along Remsen Street in Cohoes → Read More
John Hinckley, musician who shot Reagan, cancels Albany date
A January concert in Albany by would-be presidential assassin John Hinckley Jr., who has been trying to build a music career, has been canceled by Hinckley. → Read More
Van Gogh show producer sets Albany candlelight concerts
The Kenmore Ballroom in downtown Albay is hosting a 7-program slate of music over three months from the producer of the traveling Van Gogh exhibit in Schenectady → Read More
Table Hopping: The Ritz name returns, dp opening for lunch
The Ritz name is returning on a Schenectady restaurant, a Mexican spot opens in Albany,... → Read More
Year's free rent offered for Smith's of Cohoes restaurant space
The owner of Cohoes property that has been a dining spot for 85 years as as Smith's Restaurant is willing to give a a year's free rent to reopen an eatery in the space. → Read More
Palace Theatre in Albany getting new digital marquee displays
Albany's Palace Theatre is replacing digital displays that have listed upcoming shows and advertisements since being installed as part of a marquee renovation in 2004. → Read More
'Pretty Woman: The Musical' at Proctors in Schenectady is dazzling, exasperating
Stage musical version of 1990 movie has a star in Adam Pascal of "Rent" and is beautiful to watch, but the the regressive message resonates even worse today → Read More
Landlord alleges Cafe Monocle in Cohoes trashed property
Forced out for nonpayment $10K in rent, the owner of Cafe Monocle in Cohoes removed permanent fixtures, causing damage in the "tens of thousands of dollars." → Read More