Community Calendar

Snap out of it and turn back time with The Ultimate Cher Experience—a dazzling, high-energy tribute celebrating the one and only Cher. Featuring Lisa Carter, this spectacular show captures the voice, attitude and larger-than-life glamour that made Cher a pop culture icon.

With incredible vocals and plenty of signature “Cher-isms,” Lisa Carter takes audiences on a fabulous musical journey through Cher’s greatest hits spanning six decades. From show-stopping ballads to dance-floor anthems, each number is paired with jaw-dropping costume changes, bold fashion and all the glitz and glam you’d expect from a true superstar—including a monologue inspired by Cher’s iconic Farewell Tour.

Backed by her smokin’ hot New York–based band, The Ultimate Cher Experience is more than a tribute—it’s a full-on pop spectacle. Big vocals, big personality and even bigger costumes come together for a night of fun, fierce and fabulous entertainment.

Feathers, sequins, attitude and unforgettable hits—this is your chance to believe in life after love…all over again.

The Lustgarten Foundation’s Albany Capital District Walk for Research is your chance to join our dedicated community of supporters who have been touched by pancreatic cancer. This year we will be walking again at Elm Avenue Town Park where together we will celebrate having raised a cumulative total of over $2 million for the Lustgarten Foundation – enough to fully fund a clinical trial! And thanks to the Foundation’s private funding, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to pancreatic cancer research.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Pavilion activities will run until opening ceremonies at 10:00 AM. Our child friendly, stroller friendly, pet friendly, 1.2-mile handicap accessible Walk sets out at 10:30 AM and all activities end by noon.
Pavilion activities will include a pet parade, a 50/50 raffle, a pick-a-prize auction, a PC information area, and a survivors’ table. A live band, Shades of Grey, will provide live music. Mini Masquerade Face Painting will again provide her amazing body artwork. Participants can relax with a chair massage provided by Breathe Massage Therapy. The first 600 walkers will receive a walk t-shirt, and refreshments including bottled water, apple cider donuts, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and apple cider.

This event is part of Hudson Valley Community College's Fall 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series presenting the free concerts from the very best local and regional musicians. This event is free and open to the public and is presented by the HVCC Cultural Affairs Program. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Viking Cupboard Food Pantry.

Maria Zemantauski is a nylon-string guitarist and composer whose style is influenced by a variety of musical genres, most notably Spanish classical, flamenco and American fingerstyle. She has performed in Spain, Italy and across the continental United States to great acclaim. Her albums, Mrs. Laughinghouse (1997), Seeing Red (2000), Under the Lemon Tree (2005), Petty Feet & Mistletoe (2010), and the self-titled Maria Zemantauski (2018) have received stellar reviews from music critics around the world.

For this performance, Maria will be joined by the Maria Z Ensemble: Sten Isachsen (mandolin and guitar), Bob Buckley (bass) and Brian Melick (percussion). Together, they create a rich and dynamic sound that reflects Maria's blend of artistic freedom, innovation and tradition.

As one reviewer wrote, "Zemantauski has continually pushed the boundaries of the possible with her trusty 6-string, blending genres that have little or no business appearing on the same bill, much less in the same song. It's rarely less than electrifying to watch her do it." Maria believes that the expressive possibilities of the guitar are limitless and pursues her music with passion, confidence and grace.

In addition to performing extensively as a soloist and with the Maria Z Ensemble, Maria maintains a private teaching studio in upstate New York and serves on the faculty of Hudson Valley Community College's Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media Department.

Feel the groove and sing along to the timeless hits of Linda Ronstadt in Ronstadt Rewind, the ultimate tribute to one of rock’s most versatile and beloved voices. From her breakout with The Stone Poneys’ “Different Drum” to a string of chart-topping classics, Ronstadt defined a generation with songs like “When Will I Be Loved,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Heat Wave,” “It’s So Easy,” “Blue Bayou,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “You’re No Good,” “Tumblin’ Dice” and more.

Featuring Katherine Winston, Ronstadt Rewind recreates the energy and emotion of a classic Linda Ronstadt concert. Backed by an outstanding live band, Winston delivers powerhouse vocals, heartfelt emotion and the signature sound that made Ronstadt a music legend. Her dynamic performance has captivated audiences nationwide, bringing these iconic songs to life with authenticity, passion and a whole lot of rock-and-roll spirit.

Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of the ’60s and ’70s or discovering these hits for the first time, Ronstadt Rewind is a feel-good, sing-your-heart-out celebration of one of music’s greatest voices. Get ready for soaring vocals, classic hits and a night of pure retro magic.

This event is part of Hudson Valley Community College's Fall 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series presenting the free concerts from the very best local and regional musicians. This event is free and open to the public and is presented by the HVCC Cultural Affairs Program. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Viking Cupboard Food Pantry.

Fiesta del Norte is an authentic Mariachi band that performs traditional Mexican folk and popular music dressed in traditional sombreros and “charro” outfits. The multi-talented musicians/singers perform Mariachis of Jalisco, Norteñas of Chihuahua and Marimba music of Chiapas with guitar, violin, trumpet, plus the stringed vihuela and guitarrón.

The lively program is enhanced with stories and cultural insights shared by Dave Giardina, director, who welcomes audience members to dance.

The Connecticut-based ensemble’s performance complements HVCC’s annual Día de los Muertos exhibit held in the Marvin Library.

A string band jamgrass adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world
Step into a rootsy, free-spirited journey through the music of Jerry Garcia with Deadgrass, a jamgrass string band led by Matt Turk and C Lanzbom. Joined by bassist Dave Richards, banjoist Kris Bauman and fiddler Kensuke Shoji, this seasoned group reimagines Garcia’s songbook using the acoustic instruments that first inspired him. Drawing from Old & In the Way, Jerry Garcia Band, Jug Band favorites and beloved Grateful Dead classics, Deadgrass blends bluegrass, folk and improvisational spirit into a soulful tribute.

Rich harmonies, masterful picking and open-ended jams capture the warmth and spontaneity of Garcia’s musical world. With deep roots in folk, jazz, rock and Americana, Deadgrass creates a relaxed, immersive concert experience that celebrates the songs, the spirit and the community at the heart of the music.

Whether you’re a lifelong Dead Head or just discovering the groove, Deadgrass invites you to settle in, follow the jams and enjoy the ride.

This event is part of Hudson Valley Community College's Fall 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series presenting the free concerts from the very best local and regional musicians. This event is free and open to the public and is presented by the HVCC Cultural Affairs Program. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Viking Cupboard Food Pantry.

In 2009, Stephen Guerra left his career in finance to study music full time. Today, Guerra performs and teaches Brazilian choro around the U.S. and Brazil and has played with Rogério Souza, Ronaldo do Bandolim, Sungmin Shin, Tiago Souza, Eduardo Belo, Ami Molinelli and Edinho Gerber. Guerra regularly appears at universities, festivals, cultural centers and music clubs, including the University of Louisville Guitar Festival, Northwest Jazz Festival, Folkfaces Fest, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo International Guitar Festival, Yale University, Georgetown University Friday Music Series, Friends of Vienna Concert Series, Pausa Art House, Jazz Forum Arts and Boulder Guitar Society.

His work has been supported by numerous competitive artist grants and composer residencies. He has recorded three full-length albums — “Um Violão na Cidade Maravilhosa” (2026), “No Balanço do Choro-Samba” (2023) and “Choro in the Time of Bossa Nova” (2020) — and published sheet music with Mel Bay, Guitar Chamber Music Press and Bergmann Editions. He teaches music theory and the choro ensemble at the University at Buffalo and lives between New York and Rio de Janeiro.

Where can a music lover hear a musical ensemble consisting entirely of accordions, accompanied by vocalists and drummer, combining the sounds of most popular instruments and playing a song list from a wide variety of genres in a single concert? The answer lies in a concert performance of the New England Digital Orchestra (NEDO). The NEDO is the first of its kind in the nation, and one of only two known in existence throughout the world! Formed in 2015 by its conductor, internationally recognized accordionist and music educator Anselmo “Sam” Falcetti of Wilbraham, MA, the NEDO draws its members from four of the six New England states. The NEDO is truly unique because of its ability to produce such a wide variety of instrumental sounds and musical styles. Whether it’s Broadway tunes, Hollywood soundtracks, Rock’n’roll, country hits, classical compositions, Big Band swing, or Patriotic favorites, music lovers get a taste of each at a NEDO concert!

Step into the excitement of the British Invasion with Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, a nostalgic journey through the music that changed everything. Created by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan, this isn’t a typical tribute concert—it’s a fan-driven celebration where the audience chooses the entire setlist. Before the show, guests submit their favorite Beatles songs along with the memories behind them, and moments later those requests shape a one-of-a-kind performance.

From the first chord to the final sing-along, the McGuigan brothers and their band weave audience stories together with their own lifelong love of The Beatles. The result is a shared trip back to the era of screaming fans, transistor radios and the soundtrack that defined a generation. No two performances are ever the same, as each night becomes a personal, nostalgic celebration of the songs that still bring people together.

A two-time Las Vegas headliner and winner of an Omaha Entertainment & Arts Award, Yesterday and Today has played to sold-out audiences nationwide and set box office records. With pitch-perfect harmonies, vintage vibes and a fully interactive format, this unforgettable show captures the spirit, sound and joy of Beatlemania live and chosen by you.

Throw it back to the golden age of pop with The Boy Band Project, a high-energy concert that captures the heart of late-’90s and early-2000s boy band mania. Think TRL countdowns, bedroom posters and choreographed moves you memorized after school. With Broadway-level vocals, slick choreography and plenty of tongue-in-cheek charm, this electrifying show recreates the sound, style and fan-fueled excitement that defined a generation.

From *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys to Hanson, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, Jonas Brothers, One Direction and more, The Boy Band Project delivers nonstop hits, tight harmonies and iconic dance breaks. Featuring performers with credits from Broadway productions including Wicked, Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, The Book of Mormon, Rock of Ages and Altar Boyz, the group blends powerhouse talent with playful nostalgia whether you once decorated a Trapper Keeper or just love irresistible pop hooks.

Seen on Good Morning America and touring worldwide, The Boy Band Project has headlined residencies in New York City, Provincetown and beyond, opened for Todrick Hall and performed everywhere from cruise ships to London’s O2 Academy. Packed with sing-alongs, throwback choreography and pure pop joy, this feel-good concert brings the ultimate boy band era roaring back to life.