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Elyse Beaudoin

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Elyse Beaudoin

A Graphic Process

by Elyse Beaudoin November 8, 2012

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  On Friday night, the Opalka Gallery spread out its usual crudité which serves as a centerpiece for art receptions ranging from student studies to renowned artists. This time the veggies and dip were surrounded by ...

Opalka Gallery

Keller Williams

by Elyse Beaudoin September 27, 2012

  Hoots, hollers and applause rose up from the crowd as one-man band and looping master Keller Williams strolled onto the Upstate Concert Hall stage with a jolly smile. He wore the same familiar haircut, earth-tone ...

The Upstate Concert Hall

Japanther

by Elyse Beaudoin August 30, 2012

With a name like Japanther, the Brooklyn-based punk duo seemed like they would shred up the stage, but their performance at Valentine’s proved otherwise. In fact, they are the ones who are about to be ...

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Japanther

by Elyse Beaudoin August 23, 2012

With a name like Japanther, this Brooklyn-based punk duo seemed like they would shred up the stage, but their performance at Valentine’s proved otherwise. In fact, they are the ones who are about to be ...

Spoiling the Party

by Elyse Beaudoin August 23, 2012

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Sprinkles of rain dotted the pavement at Townsend Park in Albany on Monday. Half of the hundred or so protesters huddled under trees and umbrellas; some stood behind the Spanish-American War Monument to avoid the ...

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Immortal Technique

by Elyse Beaudoin June 20, 2012

After three hours of opening acts, Peruvian-born, Harlem-based rapper Immortal Technique graced the stage at the Upstate Concert Hall on Friday. His most recent tour is promoting the documentary The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique, which ...

Jack White

by Elyse Beaudoin May 24, 2012

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Jack White has finally oficially gone solo, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. With his divorce from Karen Elson and the White Stripes splitting in 2011, it was wise for White to find ...

Salt of the Earth

by Elyse Beaudoin May 10, 2012

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Brisk air and cold spattering rain envelopes the porch of Joe Michon-Huneau’s apartment. The lead singer of the post-pop indie rock band Alta Mira is nestled inside the papasan chair in his living room. Meanwhile, ...

A Barrel of Fun

by Elyse Beaudoin April 4, 2012

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Two musical monsters, That 1 Guy and Buckethead, combined their power to make crowds come alive at Northern Lights last week. They first teamed up as the Frankenstein Brothers in 2008 when they released the ...

Northern Lights

Mindless Self Indulgence

by Elyse Beaudoin March 15, 2012

The crowd at Northern Lights was dotted with spiky dyed hair and piercings on Friday. Some were dressed as teddy bears or a cross between Cookie Monster and Sully from Monsters Inc. One man even ...

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Harnessing Vertical Dance

by Elyse Beaudoin February 9, 2012

  On Saturday (Feb. 4), a diverse audience laid down on a stage in the Theater at RPI’s EMPAC. Each face in the crowd looked up at choreographer Yves Fauchon, who was perched on a large ...

Ani DiFranco

by Elyse Beaudoin January 25, 2012

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Folk singer Ani DiFranco’s latest album, Which Side Are You On?, sways between liberating marches and light airy tunes. DiFranco’s staccato guitar carries her live-and-let-live spirit, anti-corporate messages, and feminist ideals. Every word, from soft ...

Artists in Need

by Elyse Beaudoin December 21, 2011

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Upstate Artists Guild (UAG), a non-profit organization devoted to bringing artistic culture and education to Albany, is in danger of losing its headquarters. This 800-square-foot gallery on Lark Street is the home base to the ...

More Than Skin Deep

by Elyse Beaudoin November 10, 2011

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  In today’s society, perfect skin is an obsession. When walking down the aisles of the grocery store, one can find a plethora of products to reduce pimples, wrinkles, age spots and more. Any blemish, scar ...

Opalka Gallery

Same-Sex Sells

by Elyse Beaudoin August 31, 2011

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On Aug. 7, the large ballroom window at Birch Hill Catering Co. illuminated a decadent wedding expo. In the corner of the room, melted chocolate rolled smoothly over the tiers of a fountain. Near the ...

Play Dates for Adults

by Elyse Beaudoin July 28, 2011

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“And now we need a volunteer to spin the Wheel of Endowment,” said the host in a lofty voice. With a swift spin from an audience member, the wheel landed on the “pop culture” category. Two ...

Proctors Underground

Incubus

by Elyse Beaudoin July 27, 2011

Time catches up with all of us, even mutli-platinum rock stars like Incubus. Brandon Boyd and the boys are well aware that they have hit their mid-30s. Whether they meant to or not, their new ...

Some Call It Garbage, Others Call It Art

by Elyse Beaudoin July 6, 2011

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  When people think of garbage cans, they rarely think of beauty. It may bring up memories of being stuck behind a city garbage truck on a one-way street while trying to get to work. It ...

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So Much to Do

by Elyse Beaudoin April 20, 2011

After managing to bridge a $10 billion deficit gap with the first on-time budget in five years, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is celebrating and likely counting his political capital. But what will he spend it on? “Cuomo ...

Remembering Reagan, Reducing Rounds

by Elyse Beaudoin April 6, 2011

Thirty years ago, John Hinckley Jr. shocked the nation with his assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. Hinckley hoped that this act would stand as ‘the greatest love offering in the history of the world’ ...

Aiming High

by Elyse Beaudoin April 6, 2011

For the last two months, the former Cheeky Tiki Monkey gift shop underwent a radical remodeling and has re-emerged as the Icarus Dreams gallery and studio. Seth Sanger, Casey Walsh, and Nathaniel Innes, with the ...