Albany Herald

Dawson writers set for book signing

A book signing is planned from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Main Street Theater and Cultural Arts Center in Dawson for local authors Kay Strickland Heath and Ty Wheeler.

Author aims to inspire REAL Boys, REAL Men

REAL Boys, REAL Men has been established by an Albany teacher to mentor to at-risk elementary school boys.

Sherwood to hold summer auditions

The King's Kids Production Company in partnership with Sherwood Christian Academy will hold auditions for its summer drama camps beginning today.

Symphony ends season on high note

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The Albany Symphony Orchestra ended its 2012-13 season with its customary adios, this time with an exciting touch in its guest soloist, clarinetist Narek Arutyunian.

Casting call highlights Westville woes

Shooting for an upcoming film starring Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep will use historic Westville as a backdrop, but off-screen drama may make the movie Westville's closing credit.

ARC offering 'Two tickets to Paradise' in fundraiser

Proceeds will go to benefit the ARC's preschool program.

Albany Chorale plans ‘Missa Brevis’ concert

The Albany Chorale's Sunday concert will be the group's last for this season.

MCLB-Albany celebrates unity

Musical performances were offered by at least two area schools at a multicultural celebration aboard MCLB-Albany on Thursday.

McCormack, pioneer of local arts and business, dies

Anna Louise McCormack was an advocate of business and the arts in Albany.

Native American history celebrated

The Native American Cultural Festival is the best in at least three years, officials say.

'Let's Make a Bid' set for Sunday

For the first time in its 28-year history, the Albany Museum of Art fundraiser also is offering an online auction.

Native American Festival returns

Chehaw's annual Native American Cultural Festival provides a weekend of fun and education.

Brothers behind Sherwood films forming independent company

Sherwood Baptist Church's film ministry will continue to operate despite the loss of Alex and Stephen Kendrick.

Clarinettist to perform at symphony finale

The performance is set for Saturday at the Albany Municipal Auditorium.

AND1 basketball event set at ASU

A traveling basketball troupe, described by one sponsor as “the Globetrotters times about 20,” will bring its brand of showtime to Albany State University April 12 for a performance in ASU’s HPER Gymnasium.