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Cultural Commentary From Shawn Stone For 5/12/16

    Shawn Stone joins us to talk about what he's seen lately and what cultural events are coming up this week in our region.

Seen: Captain America: Civil War

Upcoming:
Once - Proctors, Mainstage, Schenectady, Thursday May 12 through Sunday May 15
Ottmar Liegert - Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, Thursday May 12
John Gorka & Cheryl Wheeler - The Eighth Step at Proctors, Schenectady, Friday, May 13
Peter Wolf & the Midnight Travelers w/s/g Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams - The Egg, Albany, Friday May 13
Within: Tarek Atoui - EMPAC, Troy, Friday May 13
Sinatra Centennial Salute with the Joey Thomas Big Band - Van Dyck Lounge, Schenectady, Friday May 13
Scout/Pines: Give ’Em Hell - Time & Space Limited, Hudson, Saturday, May 14 opening reception 5-7 PM (exhibit through 5/31)
Albany Symphony Orchestra/Albany Pro Musica: Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony - Palace Theatre, Albany, Saturday May 14
John Pizzarelli Quartet - The Egg, Albany, Sunday May 15
Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical - Park Playhouse at the Palace Theatre, Albany, Sunday (2 PM)-Monday (10 AM) May 15-16

New Movies: The Man Who Knew Infinity, Sing Street, Money Monster

Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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