The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has announced a public series of talks, screenings, performances, and more this fall. The series is in collaboration with the new exhibition “Forms of Awakening: Selections from the Jack Shear Collection of Himalayan Art.”
“Forms of Awakening” displays traditional Tibetan objects from the Jack Shear Collection alongside work from contemporary Tibetan artists. Together, the works reveal how such objects change our perspectives and bring light to aspects of reality unnoticed in daily life.
“Forms of Awakening” is open from August 19 through December 10. The exhibition is organized by Benjamin Bogin, Associate Professor of Asian Studies, Skidmore College; Rachel Seligman, Malloy Curator, Tang Teaching Museum; and Ariana Maki, Associate Director of the Tibet Center and Bhutan Initiative at the University of Virginia.
The Museum and Art Gallery’s new series includes a two-day symposium, with a focus on contemporary poetry and translation, featuring visiting poets and scholars. Featured guests include Sonam Tsomo Chashutsang, Lekey Leidecker, Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, and Dominique Townsend on Sept. 22–23; concerts by musician and activist Tenzin Choegyal on Oct. 13 and singer-songwriter Techung and singer-artist YESH on Dec. 2; a screening of four films by exhibiting artist Tenzin Phuntsog on Oct. 16; a dialogue between Phuntsog and Mary Kate Donovan, Skidmore College Associate Professor of Spanish and Director of Media and Film Studies, on October 19; and a tour with the exhibition curators and artist Palden Weinreb on Oct. 21.
All events are free and open to the public. For the latest information, visit tang.skidmore.edu.
A year since its inception, Midtown Manhattan’s Midnight Theatre has announced its Grand Opening date of September 22. For the official opening, the Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. investment rolled out a robust lineup of resident acts and concepts for the 2023-24 season.
The announcement includes an official Opening Week, showing off numerous acts from Monday, September 18.
The official Opening Week kicks off on Monday, September 18 with The Moth StorySLAM, an open-mic storytelling competition, which will continue to be featured each month.
On Wednesday, September 20, the talented Freestyle+ will put on an interactive showcase, celebrating hip-hop with some of New York’s top improv performers.
Thursday, September 21 will feature Samantha Bee’s Wits End, a star-studded live trivia game show hosted by Adam Kesner with Kenice Mobley.
Friday night’s opening party at the Midnight Theatre will host Dez Duron, frontman of NBC’s The Voice, showcasing his signature sound with hits from American songbook classics to genre-bending performances.
Special guests throughout the week will include David Cross and Eugene Mirman.
Mexican music group Marca MP announced additional dates to their upcoming tour, including a show at NYC’s Palladium on March 9. The first leg of the 11-city tour kicks off on October 6 in Atlanta, GA, with the second leg beginning on March 1 in Sacramento, CA.
Marca MP, a romantic and old-fashioned yet daring musical group, consists of Chato (vocals/guitar), Omar Valdivia (guitar), and Ernesto Franco (tuba). With their simple arrangement of guitars, bass, and tuba, the band’s style shines through with the minimalistic framework.
The upcoming tour is in support of their most recent single, “Déjame Ser,” now available on all streaming platforms.
The general on-sale for Brindo Tour will start on Friday, September 8 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com.
BRINDO 2023/2024 TOUR DATES:
Fri, Oct 6 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
Sun, Oct 8 — Charlotte, NC — Ovens Auditorium
Fri, Oct 13 — El Paso, TX — Plaza Theatre
Sat, Oct 14 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
Fri, Oct 20 — San Jose, CA — SAP Center
Sat, Oct 28 — Palm Desert, CA — Acrisure Arena
Sat, Nov 4 — Phoenix, AZ — Footprint Center
Fri, Mar 1 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
Sat, Mar 2 — Las Vegas, NV — The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Fri, Mar 8 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
Sat, Mar 9 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) announced civic alliances in advance of opening later this month, as part of its mission to enrich the lives of New Yorkers through the arts. Executive Director Khady Kamara and Artistic Director Bill Rauch made the announcement as the group prepares to open the performing arts center at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan.
Perelman Performing Arts Center designed by REX. Image Iwan Baan
PAC NYC is partnering with a number of organizations to further their commitment to collaborating and building alliances with the community. They have established anchor alliances with the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Interfaith Center of New York City, and The New York Immigration Coalition. In addition, PAC NYC has formed a foundational alliance with the Lenape Center.
The anchor alliances are relationships across multiple years with organizations that share a commitment to involving constituents in both PAC NYC and the allied group’s programs. Project-based alliances will spark dialogue and create programming around specific PAC NYC events, performances, and productions, and will allow both groups to reach new communities. Through these alliances, PAC NYC will collaborate closely with organizations with deep experience serving the city of New York across a variety of areas.
Building a performing arts center in this location was a promise to all of New York City. From the day we began working on the artistic programming, we also began developing relationships and creating dialogue around our events and performances. These partnerships will invite and include our neighbors from all five boroughs, connect people across differences, and help us discover how art can continue to inspire and heal.
Bill Rauch, PAC NYC Artistic Director
In addition, PAC NYC has announced a new exhibit in collaboration with new foundational alliance partner The Lenape Center. The exhibit is titled “Kishux,” and features a curated presentation of 12 large format photographs by Devin Pickering.
Perelman Performing Arts Center designed by REX. Image Iwan Baan.
“Kishux” shows photographs from over a period of five months, from all times of day, telling the story of the ancestral seeds return home to Lenapehoking, the Lenape name for their homeland. The Lenape people have historically inhabited a region across the eastern US, spanning much of what is now known as New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, New York’s Hudson Valley and the NYC metropolitan area. The exhibit at PAC NYC will run from September 23 through October 9, and is free for all.
PAC NYC tickets and memberships are available now at PACNYC.org or by phone at 212.266.3000. Tickets begin at $39 and memberships start at $10. For more information or to learn how to support PAC NYC, visit PACNYC.org.
NYC’s The Shed announced a new collaboration with West Side Fest, an upcoming celebration on September 30 from 3-7pm. The West Side Fest brings together the best of arts and culture on Manhattan’s West Side. For the inaugural celebration, all ages can enjoy free admission to participating museums and cultural institutions. In addition, the fest will have free indoor and outdoor activities including crafts, artmaking, and much more.
The celebratory block party will feature dance sets by The Dragon Sisters in partnership with Poster House, and Ladies of Hip-Hop in partnership with Chelsea Factory. The day will also have ongoing DJ sets from Riobamba, BEARCAT, and Ashley Venom.
Other organizations participating in West Side Fest include the Whitney Museum of American Art, Poster House, Hudson River Park, Westbeth Artists Residence, Little Island, West Village Rehearsal Co-op, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center, the New York City AIDS Memorial Park, The Kitchen, the Rubin Museum of Art, the High Line, and the Center for Art, Research and Alliances (CARA).
Photo: Jean Coleman
The West Side Cultural Network is a group 19 museums, parks, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. The network is located within a half-mile portion of historic New York along the west edge of Manhattan.
The Shed is a multimedia arts space in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. An independent non-profit, the venue works to bring together artists in fields including classical music, pottery, dance, digital media, and more. The Shed is located at 545 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001. For more information visit The Shed’s website.
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has announced that he and His Band will be making a pair of appearances in New York State this fall, with a show in Rochester on October 24 at Auditorium Theatre, and at historic Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady on October 30. The dates are part of the musicians’ “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour.
Dylan has added more dates in November to his tour calendar, with shows on November 7-8 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, and November 14-15 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn.
Dylan has been an iconic figure in American music for well over five decades. Born and raised in Minnesota, it was in Greenwich Village where the artists’ career started to blossom. Boasting an unparalleled writing style, Dylan rose to prominence for his ability to blend elements of folk and rock. Within just a three year span Dylan released the ever-influential albums Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited, and Blonde on Blonde.
Widely recognized for crafting some of the most poignant and significant protest songs, Dylan is known for his social and political beliefs. The singers’ tracks became a symbolic part of the 1960s, touching on issues like segregation, authority, and societal norms. In 2016 Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to American poetry and music. Dylan has sold over 100 million records, won 10 Grammy Awards, and has been inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Proctor’s Theatre was built in 1926 and hosts Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, and music performances. The Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady (ACT) stepped in to revitalize the theatre when the building faced destruction in the 70s. Since then, Proctor’s has become an integral part of the Capital Region’s arts scene. Past performers include Mariah Carey, Brittany Spears, Duke Ellington, and even comedian George Burns.
Here for tickets and more information about the Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour.
Announced Tour Dates
1 OCT- Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
2 OCT- Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
4 OCT- St. Louis, MO Stifel Theatre
6 OCT- Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace Theatre
7 OCT- Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace Theatre
8 OCT- Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace Theatre
11 OCT- Milwaukee, WI The Riverside Theater
12 OCT- Milwaukee, WI The Riverside Theater
14 OCT- Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Performance Hall
16 OCT- Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
20 OCT- Cincinnati, OH The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
21 OCT- Akron, OH Akron Civic Theatre
23 OCT- Erie, PA Warner Theatre
24 OCT- Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre
26 OCT- Toronto, ON Massey Hall
27 OCT- Toronto, ON Massey Hall
29 OCT – Montreal, QB Place des Arts – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
30 OCT- Schenectady, NY Proctors Theatre
Nov. 1, 2023 — Symphony Hall — Springfield, MA
Nov. 3, 2023 — Orpheum Theatre — Boston, MA
Nov. 4, 2023 — Orpheum Theatre — Boston, MA
Nov. 5, 2023 — Orpheum Theatre — Boston, MA
Nov. 7, 2023 — The Capitol Theatre — Port Chester, NY
Nov. 8, 2023 — The Capitol Theatre — Port Chester, NY
Nov. 10, 2023 — Providence Performing Arts Center — Providence, RI
Nov. 11, 2023 — Palace Theater — Waterbury, CT
Nov. 14, 2023 — Kings Theatre — Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 15, 2023 — Kings Theatre — Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 19, 2023 — The Fillmore — Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 20, 2023 — New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Prudential Hall, Newark, NJ
Nov. 21, 2023 — New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Prudential Hall — Newark, NJ
On Thursday, Sept. 14, The GRAMMY Museum, in simultaneity with the Americana Music Association, will host a celebration of Doc Watson in his 100th birthday year.
It includes a conversation moderated by WNYC’s John Schaefer with Steve Earle, Bill Frisell, Matthew Stevens, and Yasmin Williams to celebrate the album, I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100. This intimate discussion will take place at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York with a performance to follow.
I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100 is a new tribute album that celebrates the deep influence and legacy of the legendary North Carolina folk musician Doc Watson. The album includes a diverse and impressive lineup of Hall of Fame inductees, GRAMMY award winners, and NPR Tesk Diny alumni, including Dolly Parton, Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Jeff Parker, Valerie June, Nora Brown, Jerry Douglas, and more.
The record pays homage to Watson’s lasting legacy on American music, showcasing the power and relevance of his music a century after his birth. It has been spotlighted by Rolling Stone, NPR’s Fresh Air, SPIN, Stereogum, and more. The album features new renditions of some of Watson’s most beloved recordings from his expansive catalog, highlighting his talent and charisma.
Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson earned seven GRAMMY Awards and 23 nominations including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. He received the National Medal of Arts in 1997 from President Clinton and has been the subject of multiple books, boxed sets, and compilation albums. Watson was an integral part of the early 1960s folk revival and became known as one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time, a style that influenced the playing of countless guitarists, releasing 30 albums spanning 50 years. He was also considered a master of the banjo and lost his eyesight at a young age.
Given Watson’s seismic impact on guitar playing, there are many guitar-playing styles represented on the record, from the finger-tapping style of Yasmin Williams (“Doc’s Guitar,” a Watson original) to the slide guitar of Ariel Posen (“Will The Circle Be Unbroken”) and the harmonics featured on Lionel Loueke’s version of “Reuben’s Train.” Young adult Nora Brown contributes a moving rendition of the hymn “Am I Born To Die.” The album concludes with “Your Lone Journey,” a song that Watson penned while mourning his son, and lovingly interpreted here by Bill Frisell.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced an addition to their fall schedule: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop. The night on Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM will feature performances to highlight the history of hip hop with classic tracks and the genre’s favorite artists.
Live shows feature JB!! aka Dirty Moses, Ohzhe, KATANI, DJ Nate da Great, Shiloh the Messenger and Mundy.
The performers will be joined by Albany’s Victory Soul Orchestra. The horn funk favorite cites influence from classic New Orleans brass bands, as well as artists including Galatic and the Dap Kings.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is thrilled to celebrate a half century of rhythm, rhyme, and revolution, with the beats of our local, talented artists in a timeless tribute to our community’s cultural evolution.
Jon Elbaum, Executive Director, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
JB!! aka Dirty Moses
Capital Regions 2022 & 2020 Eddies award winner for HipHop/Rap Artist of the year. JB!! aka Dirty Moses is on a mission to educate and enlighten others through music. This is your invitation to JB!! aka Dirty Moses World: a world of rhythm and rhyme; a world of love and inspiration: and a world of energy and music. This is where you’ll find JB!! aka Dirty Moses’s photos, music, videos and much more. For over twenty years JB!! aka Dirty Moses’s unique and methodical style has awakened the joy of music in thousands, young and old, all over the world.
Ohzhe
Albany native rapper with southern roots is marking his territory in the rap game with powerful lyrics, a diverse flow, and confidence that is undeniable. From being Eddie award nominated as best HipHop artist in his city, to creating opportunities for the youth Ohzhe stands true to his goal, to inspire the world and push forward the culture.
KATANI
Anti-misogyny, pro-black, community uplifting raptivist duo comprised of Amani O+ & Kat SoPoetic. Kat + Amani = KATANI. Best friends who began collaborating in 2016 as a response to the corruption, abuse and silence we experienced and observed locally and nationally. We found ourselves alchemizing our rage and disappointment into visionary medicine and inspiration.
DJ Nate da Great
DJ, turnt-tablist, thinker, maker, coder, etc… Been doing this DJ thing for 30+ years. Been doing this human-being thing for 40+ years. First and foremost I’m a creative thinker. I appreciate artistry, thinking outside the box and the creative process. I prefer to take the path less traveled. That actually happens sometimes.
Shiloh the Messenger
Located in Upstate New York, Shiloh The Messenger is a rapper, producer, and writer who pours his soul into his musical passion. Originating with a background of reggae and calypso, he’s found solace in hip hop, and over the years has continued to hone his skills and elevate his mastery of the craft.
Victory Soul Orchestra
Victory Soul Orchestra is a hometown horn funk favorite. The dirty sounds of New Orleans brass drive their sound with some influences including Galactic as well as the Dap Kings. You can also find them fronted by Albany’s own JB aka Dirty Moses and singer Dali Soto.
Tickets for Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop are on sale via phone at (518) 273-0038, in person at the box office, or online at troymusichall.org. The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office is located at 30 Second Street, Troy. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10AM-3PM.
More information on the venue and other upcoming programs area available at troymusichall.org.
Strange Weather, the Brooklyn-based genre-bending group, has been slowly rolling out their newest record, The Fool’s Journey. The record is a concept piece, with one track released each month as the full story of the album unfolds. The most recent track to debut is “The Last Man Alive,” inspired by the classic Rip Van Winkle folk tale.
“The Last Man Alive” follows a story format about a man who wakes up to find himself, as one could guess, the last man alive. With lively vocals and whimsical tones, the track is truly an entertaining story in itself. The song breaks into guitar solos and maintains a bouncing musical undertone as the protagonist’s story unfolds.
The Fool’s Journey follows a protagonist as he falls down the rabbit hole of love, leaving his private sunny abode. Throughout the album, he faces challenges, riddles, romance, and hardship. Through it all, however, The Fool learns to face those hardships and comes to represent many facets of the human condition.
Strange Weather cites bombastic 90s rock, 70s Afrobeat, and spaghetti western, among others, as inspiration for their indie rock project. Strange Weather is led by songwriter and producer Sean Brennan, and includes Callie Brennan (vocals), Paul Peglar (keys and vocals), Philip Ambuel (bass), Alex Beckmann (drums and percussion), Isaac Gardner (drums and percussion), Evan Hamaguchi (saxophone), and Ethan Fox (tablas).
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation has announced a new partnership with NYC’s City Winery, with a special live event and exhibition on September 18 titled “Hirschfeld’s Music.”
David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, will launch the celebratory event with a live multimedia presentation. Leopold will take attendees on a virtual tour through decades of musical history as seen by Hirschfeld. The presentation will touch on Hirschfeld’s friendships with Duke Ellington, Aerosmith, and Benny Goodman.
For the first time, nine decades of Hirschfeld’s work will be on display at the event featuring rarely-seen images, as well as old favorites. Artwork on display in the exhibition will be available for purchase here. Proceeds supports the Hirschfeld Arts Curriculum program.
We are delighted to be working with City Winery to share Al Hirschfeld’s love of music. Hirschfeld was a serious hot jazz fan in his youth, and he never lost his passion for music throughout his whole life. One of his first jobs was as a song plugger on the night boat to Albany. He drew so many album covers over the years that some used record shops simply have Hirschfeld cover sections. You don’t get many people who can say that they help Django Reinhardt get his first recording date and also find themselves in the studio with Aerosmith. Hirschfeld’s strong connection to music has never been explored…until now.
David Leopold, Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation
Following the live event, City Winery Gallery will open a new, free exhibit of Hirschfeld’s vast collection of music art. The pieces depict some of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century, including Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, and more.
In addition, “Hirschfeld’s Music” will extend the celebration will the debut of 12 collectable wine bottles, labeled with Hirschfeld portraits of legendary musicians. The collectables will be available exclusively at City Winery beginning in September. Featured artists include Mick Jagger, The Grateful Dead, Aerosmith, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
To purchase tickets for the presentation on September 18 at 7:30pm, visit citywinery.com/newyork.
