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    Fleetwood Mac

    Even though they said that they wouldn’t, Fleetwood Mac have broken the chain of touring more than a handful of times since their birth in the late ’60s and rise to commercial success a decade later. Whenever Stevie Nicks or Lindsey Buckingham strike out on a solo jaunt, it rarely does more than stoke fans’ [...]
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    PaperWorks

      The Berkshire Museum continues its 110th anniversary celebration with the opening of a big summer-and-fall contemporary art exhibition this weekend. PaperWorks: The Art and Science of an Extraordinary Material “explores paper as a source of creative inspiration and innovation.” Featured artists include Michel Ocelot, Jen Stark, Michael Crozier, Erik Demaine, Steven Briand, Simon Griesser [...]
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    Freedom Festival

      “Freedom” is a word that gets used pretty fast and loose in this country—often to idealize and justify absolutely antithetical policy and politics. But when it comes to the physical liberation of human beings from their captors, no other word will do. The Freedom Festival is a celebration of diverse global freedom movements but [...]
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    Andrea Bocelli

      The most popular and successful tenor in the world is coming to Albany tonight. Andrea Bocelli has a repertoire of popular and light classical romantic ballads that have melted the hearts of millions. (Literally: He’s sold more than 80 million albums worldwide.) Even if you think you don’t know of him, you do. His [...]
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    Heroes

      Shakespeare & Company’s latest production, Heroes, opens with a preview performance tonight (Thursday). The award-winning Heroes is “the irreverent and poignant story of three World War I veterans confined to a retirement home in their twilight years,” translated from Gerald Sibleyras’ French original by Tom Stoppard. Heroes, which is directed by Kevin G. Coleman [...]

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Family

February 19

Craft a 2-D Clay Picture

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Kids will design and create their own two-dimensional picture using eight colors of clay--then take their masterpieces home. For ages 6-13

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Workshops

February 19

Email Workshop

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Learn the ropes of Hotmail, Google, and Yahoo with this informational workshop.

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Discussions/Workshops

February 19

Friends of the APL Book Review

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Donald Hyman, a writer and adjunct professor of American studies at the College of Saint Rose, reviews Unbought and Unbossed by Shirley Chisholm

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Classical

February 19

Giacchino Longobardi, pianist

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Tuesdays at Noon concert series. Bring a lunch

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Family

February 19

Howe-lers After School Club

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Kids in grades 3-6 can drop in, hang out, play games, make crafts, and do other fun stuff.

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Discussions/Workshops

February 19

I Wanna Rock! Book Discussion

by The Staff February 19, 2013

For adult and teen rock music fans

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Family

February 19

LEGO Club

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Build things; build friendships

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Family

February 19

Let’s Drum

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Musician/educator Jonathan Duda uses musical games, traditional rhythms and improvisation to teach rhythm, history and culture. School age kids and families

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Family

February 19

Make Your Own Pine Bush Puppet

by The Staff February 19, 2013

We will gather inspiration from the outdoors on a short walk, and then make a puppet. Registration required

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Literary Events

February 19

Screening of Homeland: Four Portraits of Native Action

by The Staff February 19, 2013

The New York State Writer's Institute presents Homeland: Four Portraits of Native Action, a documentary that showcases the  struggles of Native Americans trying to protect their land.

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Family

February 19

Sing-a-long

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Pre-schoolers can join Mary Pierson for some songs and fun

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Literary Events

February 19

Tuesday Night Live Poet’s Corner

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Local poets and writers are invited to present six to 10 minutes of their original work.

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Family

February 19

Tween/Teen Step Class

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Join Organized C.H.A.O.S., UAlbany's step team, as they teach us stepping moves. For kids and teens, ages 8-18

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Literary Events

February 19

Unbought and Unbossed

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Donald Hyman, professor of American studies at St. Rose, will discuss Shirley Chisholm's book. Chisholm was the first black woman elected to congress.

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Family

February 19

Ventriloquist Steve Charney

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Part of February Vacation Daze. Call for ticket availability

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Family

February 19

Wacky Races

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Ready, Set, Go!!! Burn off some energy with wheelbarrow, three legged and other fun races

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Discussions/Speakers

February 19

Why Fixing Wall Street is Critical to the World

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Beef farmer and former Wall Street crusader Salim B. "Sandy" Lewis will discuss and Wall Street with Rolling Stone columnist Matt Taibbi.

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Family

February 19

Winter Wildlife Ecology

by The Staff February 19, 2013

Five Rivers naturalists will provide an indoor overview of the winter survival strategies of animals. Dress for outdoor activity, call to register

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February 19

Women of the World Poetry Slam Final

by The Staff February 19, 2013

The search for two poets to represent Albany at the International Women's Poetry Slam ends here. Who will win?

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Literary Events

February 19

Writers Room Open Mic Night

by The Staff February 19, 2013

"This is not your grandmother's open-mic night." Gabriel Squailia hosts. Part of 10x10 Poetry Festival.

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Discussions/Workshops

February 19

Writing About Art

by The Staff February 19, 2013

With art teacher-author Deb Crosby. Tour the James Whitbeck exhibit, then discuss and write about one painting

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