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02/02/2014
"Seussical Jr." at Bethlehem middle school showcases students of all kinds

Emma Farman doesn't have any lines in "Seussical Jr.," a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss being staged this weekend at Bethlehem Middle School.

The eighth-grader's role as a mime is critical, however, as she silently draws other characters into her scene in the second act. Director Lindsay Dashew didn't cut her any slack during auditions, she said. No matter that the 14-year-old has Down syndrome.

"She earned her spot in the cast," Dashew said.

http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Seussical-Jr-at-Bethlehem-middle-school-5196768.php

The eighth-grader's role as a mime is critical, however, as she silently draws other characters into her scene in the second act. Emma's onstage role in her school play may seem striking to an outsider. [...] at Bethlehem Middle School it's natural, parents of special needs children said before Satu...

01/01/2014

Happy New Year!

06/14/2013
Albany Times Union

The Times Union is giving away an iPad for people who like it on FB via trivia contest. Check it out.

Here is a list of all the questions in the Times Union's iPad trivia contest. Remember, you also need to "like" our page to win.

All the other details are here: http://bit.ly/163kIS2

Monday: Which exit is “missing” between exits 1-15 on the Northway?

Tuesday: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer William Kennedy lives in which county?

Wednesday: How much does it cost to ride the carousel in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs?

Thursday: Central Park in Schenectady is known for growing an abundance of which flower in their garden?

Friday: The Saratoga Race Course will celebrate a big birthday this summer. How many years has it been around?

03/31/2013
Art show features work of area high school students - Youth Arts

Capital Area Art Supervisors, a group of area arts educators, announces the 14th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition, to be held at Albany Center Galleries, 39 Columbia St., Albany. http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/art-show-features-work-of-area-high-school-students/5017/

Capital Area Art Supervisors, a group of area arts educators, announces the 14th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition, to be held at Albany Center Galleries, 39 Columbia St., Albany.

03/05/2013

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03/05/2013
Young author's words take flight

Natasha Permaul is a published author who's too young to drive to her first book signing.

A sophomore at Guilderland High School, 15-year-old Natasha penned the recently released children's book "Mister Karner Blue," which features the iconic Karner blue butterfly. It's published by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, and proceeds from its sales will support conservation efforts in the rare ecosystem, including restoration to preserve the habitat of the small blue butterfly that has been on the federal endangered species list for two decades.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Young-author-s-words-take-flight-4327770.php

A sophomore at Guilderland High School, 15-year-old Natasha penned the recently released children's book "Mister Karner Blue," which features the iconic Karner blue butterfly. Fiero is the founder of the school's Pine Bush Project, a groundbreaking program begun 16 years ago that lets six...

03/03/2013
SEEN: 36th Annual South High Dance Marathon

Were you Seen at the 36th Annual South High Marathon Dance, a 28-hour dance event to raise money for local charities, at the South Glens Falls High School on Saturday, March 2, 2013? Photos by Kiley Stevens

Were you Seen at the 36th Annual South High Marathon Dance, a 28-hour dance event to raise money for local charities, at the South Glens Falls High School on Saturday, March 2, 2013? Photo: Kiley Stevens

02/01/2013

The Capital Area Art Supervisors group(CAAS) is proud to Announce the 2013 Art in Three Dimensions Juried High School Exhibition. February 4-March 1, 2013. Mohonasen Art Gallery Mohonasen High School 2072 Curry Road Schenectady, NY 12303 The 2013 Art in Three Dimensions exhibit features 13 Capital Region High Schools with 98 works on display. A reception honoring students will be held on February 6, 2013 in the gallery from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm.

01/18/2013

For the second year in a row, a work by a student from the F. Donald Myers Education Center’s graphic arts program was selected to grace the cover of Talent Unlimited, an annual literary and art magazine featuring the work of students.

Owen Phinney, a Saratoga Springs senior, earned the top spot with his piece, “Controlled Imagination.”

Congrats, Owen!


http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/boces-students-artwork-picked-for-magazine-cover/4805/

01/14/2013

"I Mustache You A Question," by Stephanie Rosa (South Glens Falls), is among the works included in the ''All-Stars'' exhibit at The Arts Center Gallery in Saratoga Springs. (Saratoga Arts)

High School All Stars, an exhibit showcasing the talents of Saratoga County high school artists, is on display through Jan. 26 at The Arts Center Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Youth-Arts-Student-art-show-at-Saratoga-gallery-4184176.php

01/11/2013

St. Patrick's Day isn't for another two months, but Shenendehowa High School students are getting an early jump on some Irish fun.

The 26th annual Irish Festival, celebrating Irish culture, history and heritage, is 8 to 11 a.m. Friday. Students also will be able to show off their knowledge of Irish culture, which they accumulated during the semester in the school's Irish literature class, an elective for seniors.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Shen-students-host-Irish-Festival-4183771.php

01/06/2013
YouthBuild subject of new documentary produced by The Sanctuary for Independent Media

YouthBuild subject of new documentary produced by The Sanctuary for Independent Media

http://troyrecord.com/articles/2013/01/06/news/doc50e91111d6b93222800299.txt

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01/06/2013
Youth Arts: Youth Chorale scheduling auditions

The Capital District Youth Chorale, now in its 30th season, is accepting appointments for new member auditions.
This talented group of singers meets weekly at the University at Albany's Performing Arts Center and includes singers from 67 schools and 8 counties. CDYC has earned 10 ''superior'' ratings in music festivals
CDYC singers performed for the seventh consecutive year with the Albany Symphony at the Palace Theater in December.


Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Youth-Arts-Youth-Chorale-scheduling-auditions-4165432.php

On May 19 the annual Talent Gala at Union College Memorial Chapel will include a newly commissioned piece by Robert DeCormier to celebrate the choir's 30th anniversary. The group is divided into 3 ensembles: choristers (grades 4-6), junior chamber choir (grades 6-8) and senior chamber choir (grade ...

12/27/2012
Local high schools up for music education Grammys - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

Local high schools up for music education Grammys

Two Capital Region high schools are among 129 nationwide that have been named 2013 Grammy Signature School semifinalists. The program recognizes schools that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to music education.

As semifinalists, Guilderland High School in Guilderland and Niskayuna High School in Niskayuna are in the running for grants to benefit their music programs that range from $1,000 to $10,000. Awards will be announced in March.

Schools apply for the grants and provide information about their music programs. After applications are scored, finalists are asked to submit additional documentation, including recordings of school concerts, sample concert programs and repertoire, which is reviewed by an independent committee of music educators and professionals.

http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/local-high-schools-up-for-%E2%80%A8music-education-grammys/4770/

Showcase the arts of Capital Region teens.

11/13/2012
Shakespeare & Company

For all the high schoolers in the 24th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at the Packer Playhouse, break a leg

Here it is! The 24th Fall Festival Packer Playhouse lineup:

Thursday, November 15
6:30 pm Taconic Hills High School’s Twelfth Night
8:30 pm Lenox Memorial High School’s The Winter’s Tale

Friday, November 16
6:30 pm Taconic High School’s Henry IV, Part I
8:30 pm Lee Middle and High School’s Henry V

Saturday, November 17
1:30 pm Monument Mt. Regional High School’s Julius Caesar
3:30 pm Mount Everett Regional School’s Love’s Labour’s Lost
6:15 pm Mt. Greylock Regional High School’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
8:30 pm Springfield Central High School’s The Tempest

Sunday, November 18
1:30 pm Chatham High School’s As You Like It
3:30 pm North Andover High School’s Pericles, Prince of Tyre

11/11/2012

Congrats to the ESYO

Amazing concert everyone!

11/05/2012
http://www.octavosingers.com/

The Octavo Singers are seeking applicants for the choral group’s fourth annual scholarship competition.

The winner of the competitive scholarship receives an award of $500 and an opportunity to perform with the chorus.

The competition is open to high school seniors in the following counties: Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady.

To be eligible an applicant must be: in his/her senior year of high school and seriously interested in continuing to pursue classical vocal music at some level, e.g. as a major or minor in his/her future college program.

Additional information, including the application and selection process and a down-loadable application form, may be found on the Octavo Singers website, www.octavosingers.com. (Click on scholarship.)

Deadline for application submission is Friday, Jan. 18.

11/02/2012
Saratoga Children’s Theatre staging ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

Twenty-eight local children from Saratoga Children’s Theatre will perform ‘‘The Little Mermaid Junior,’’ a musical based on the Hans Christian Andersen classic and the Disney film.

Performance times will be 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Saratoga Music Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. Please email [email protected] to reserve your tickets. For more information, visit http://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

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11/01/2012
‘Noises Off’ at Ballston Spa - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

Ballston Spa High School Troupe will present “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium.

A British comedy set in the 1980s, the show is filled with laugh out loud slapstick humor and fast-paced dialogue.

Admission is $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Performances are one weekend only: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Ballston Spa High School is located at 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa. Tickets are available at the door.

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10/17/2012

The Times Union Youth Arts page needs an update, and we're turning to you for artwork and photos we can showcase as the main timeline art.

You can post a piece of artwork to this page or email it to [email protected]. Include your child's name, age, school and grade, and we'll share your child's work with the Capital Region.

10/12/2012
Musical apprentices part of concert - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

Now entering its 15th year, Albany Pro Musica’s Artist Apprenticeship Program provides a unique opportunity for exceptional high school students to experience what it means to make music on a professional level.

The Artist Apprenticeship Program began in 1998 and has included talented singers from five upstate counties. Apprentices join Albany Pro Musica for specific concert performances and are chosen based on the results of their most recent NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) ratings and recommendations from their music teacher. Each student is paired with an APM singer “mentor” who guides them through the rehearsal process and performance, and each student is provided with new music scores that they can use throughout their music careers. There is no cost to the students involved.

On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14, apprentices from three local counties will join Albany Pro Musica on stage at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to perform Bach’s Magnificat and Corigliano’s “Fern Hill” with the Albany Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Alan Miller. Ticket prices start at $19. The Saturday concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday concert begins at 3 p.m.

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09/14/2012
Auditions on Tuesday for ‘Rent: School Edition’ - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

C-R Kids, the youth acting company at Cohoes Music Hall is seeking students in grades 9-12 who sing for its upcoming production of ”Rent: School Edition.”

Auditions will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes.

http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/auditions-on-tuesday-for-rent-school-edition/4487/

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08/29/2012
Troupe to stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Columbia High - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

Staging Youths’ Future presents the beloved Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast.”

Filled with lovable characters, beautiful tunes and enchanting sets and costumes, this “tale as old as time” is sure to be a hit with audience members of all ages.

Join us in the musical fantasy that reminds us of the importance of inner beauty and that true love can conquer all. Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Gaston, Mrs. Potts, and the Beast await your arrival along with a host of other characters who will sing and dance their way into your hearts.

Show will be performed with a senior cast at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 13, 14, and 15.
http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/troupe-to-stage-beauty-and-the-beast-at-columbia-high/4462/

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08/13/2012
Award-winning Colonie dance studio offers August camp - Youth Arts - timesunion.com - Albany NY

The World of Dance in Colonie was recently named the Federation of Dance Competitions Studio of Excellence for 2012 at the StarQuest National dance competition in Virginia Beach, Va. The honor goes to the studio with the most winning numbers over the course of the six-day competition.

http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/award-winning-colonie-dance-studio-offers-august-camp/4455/

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07/27/2012

Carpe Diem Productions is back for a second summer at the Round Lake Auditorium.

Following a successful first year with their production of Disney’s ”Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” the Summer Stars return to the auditorium to produce ”Honk! Jr.,” a musical version of “The Ugly Duckling.”

In addition to the Summer Stars program, which is open to students entering grades 7-10, the production company created a new program called The Carpe Diem Kids, due to great demand from younger children.

The Carpe Diem Kids is open to area children entering grades 3-6 and will be performing Disney’s ”The AristoCats Kids.”

Children from Latham, Round Lake, Malta, Ballston Spa, Saratoga, and Corinth are working together to put on shows open to the community.

Disney’s ”The AristoCats Kids” and ”Honk! Jr.” will be presented as a double feature for the low price of $5 per person.

The program will run about an hour and forty five minutes, which includes an intermission.

Three performances will be offered: Friday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 4, at 1 and 7 p.m.

All shows are at the Round Lake Auditorium, at the heart of the historic village of Round Lake.
Both musicals offer great lessons about being proud of who you are. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see such wonderful, local talent in such a beautiful venue!

07/25/2012

Albany Barn to display ‘I AM’ artwork by youths.

Albany Barn will present the “I AM: Albany” exhibit on Friday, Aug. 3, at Stage 1, Albany Barn’s headquarters and community art space located at 46-48 N. Swan St. A reception will be held from 5–9 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly 1st Friday arts walk in Albany. Refreshments will be served and the 1st Friday Trolley will provide complimentary transportation to and from the venue. The artwork will be on display throughout August. Admission is free.

http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/albany-barn-to-display-i-am-photos-by-youths/4418/

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