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Pittsfield ready to "Get Outdoors"

Pittsfield Mayor Daniel Bianchi will usher in the city’s first participation in “National Get Outdoors Day”, this Saturday, June 8th.

The mayor will be among those addressing the crowd at 12:30pm in Springside Park.

Also at the park will be 25 outdoor activities, and ten musical performance acts.

The entire event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

DEC accepting poster contest submissions for 5th graders

DEC accepting poster contest submissions for 5th graders

 

CAPITAL REGION - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting submissions for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. Following is more information:

Fifth grade students, especially in science and art, are encouraged to design an original poster depicting the 2013 contest theme, Trees Are Terrific in All Shapes and Sizes.

DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said, “Arbor Day is a national observance that celebrates the essential role trees play in our environment. By participating in the annual Arbor Day poster contest, students learn about trees and how they promote a healthy, balanced ecosystem.”

Something WICKED returns to Proctors

Something WICKED returns to Proctors

SCHENECTADY – As the lights go down on the Mainstage a roar of the crowd erupts. A crowd of young and old, delighted and energetic about the show they are about to see. A show of friendship and the trials everyone must face to be accepted and do what we feel is right.

WICKED, the Tony-Award winning musical began its second run at Proctors on Wednesday.

Highly entertaining for all ages the show is packed full of laughs and emotion.

Everyone knows the story of Dorothy and Toto. Twister comes, house falls, and the Witch of the East is dead. But what do you know really?  Was Glinda as “Good” as she seems. What made the Wicked Witch so, well, Wicked?

Red Cross urges emergency planning

Red Cross urges emergency planning

September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross Northeastern New York Region (ARCNEY) is telling families to make a disaster plan so they can be ready for the next emergency. 

ARCNEY says plans should include designating elements such as a meeting place outside the home,  an out-of-area contact person and location where everyone can meet in case of a disaster.

"Disasters can strike at any time and being prepared is a family's best defense," said Colleen Dundas, ARCNENY Regional Preparedness Associate. "Making a plan is an important step in making sure all household members know what to do in an emergency."

Spencers: Theatre of Illusion comes to Proctors

SCHENECTADY - On Friday, October 19, Spencers: Theatre of Illusion, a concert for the senses comes to Proctors.

Kevin and Cindy Spencer star in this colossal, high-tech experience that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions, dazzling special effects and magnificent set design.

Working with some of the leading innovators in the industry the show will bring you many original illusions you won't see anywhere else. 

Spencers: Theatre of Illusion is a family friendly show and tickets are on sale now.

Tickets may be purchased by calling, 518-346-6204, by CLICKING HERE, or by visiting the Box Office.

Applebee's hold Summer Reading Program

Applebee's Restaurants is holding a special promotion this summer to get kids to read.

Any child that brings in a book they have read, and places it in the bin,  will recieve a bookmark and a coupon good for a sundae.

All donated books will be given to charity.

Blue Man Group returns to Proctors

Blue Man Group returns to Proctors

SCHENECTADY - This Summer, Blue Man Group will once again return to the Proctors Mainstage where aast year they delighted over 15,000 residents of the Capital Region.

The theatrical tour promises to feature classic Blue Man moments as well as new content.

Unable to be put into one category, Blue Man Group takes the audience on a visuallly stunning, funny, and intelligent journey.

Tickets range in price from $20-$75 and are available at the Proctors Box Office or ONLINE HERE.

Blue Man Group is a family friendly show.