Yes, it’s the weekend, and there are a multitude of great entertainment options to help you shake off your case of mid-February Cabin Fever. So get out there and celebrate the extra-long Presidents’ Day weekend.

But before we head out, we’d like to send a great big thank-you to everyone who dropped by this week to add encouragement, support, proof-reading and, yes, criticism, too. And thanks for helping to spread the word about Nippertown.com.

Of course, we couldn’t possibly cover the wide, wonderful scope of offerings around town without a dedicated and devoted bunch of wonderful writers, photographers, artists, tipsters and other assorted enablers who continually enrich us all with their contributions. So a big salute goes out to this week’s community contributors:

Larry Murray
J Hunter
Timothy Reidy
Pete Mason
Albert Brooks
Wanda Callagy

Please consider adding your name to this list. Just send us something – a review, preview, interview, photo, list, rant, crayon drawing or whatever’s on your mind. Remember, Nippertown is your hometown, and we can’t possibly do this without your help.

Thanks to the fine folks who provided us with cool give-away merch – tix, CDs, downloads and other swag – for the faithful Nippertown readers:

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy
EMPAC at RPI, Troy
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs

And thanks to all of the folks from the area venues and organizations who were gracious enough to provide us with review tickets and/or photo passes for their events:

The College of St. Rose’s Massry Center, Albany
Cafe NOLA, Schenectady
RPI’s Houston Field House, Troy

Thanks for keeping Nippertown alive… and lively,

Sara Ayers
Greg Haymes

It’s THE MIGHTY SNOWPOCALYPSE weekend! A number of events around town have been cancelled or postponed (the latest info on tonight’s schedule is right here), but there are still a number of entertainment options to help you shake off your case of Cabin Fever. So get out there and celebrate Mardi Gras weekend. Or hunker down with a bowl of popcorn and season two of “Homeland”…

But before we head out, we’d like to send a great big thank-you to everyone who dropped by this week to add encouragement, support, proof-reading and, yes, criticism, too. And thanks for helping to spread the word about Nippertown.com.

Of course, we couldn’t possibly cover the wide, wonderful scope of offerings around town without a dedicated and devoted bunch of wonderful writers, photographers, artists, tipsters and other assorted enablers who continually enrich us all with their contributions. So a big salute goes out to this week’s community contributors:

Larry Murray
Rudy Lu
J Hunter
Timothy Reidy
Dan Jossman
Pete Mason

Please consider adding your name to this list. Just send us something – a review, preview, interview, photo, list, rant, crayon drawing or whatever’s on your mind. Remember, Nippertown is your hometown, and we can’t possibly do this without your help.

Thanks to the fine folks who provided us with cool give-away merch – tix, CDs, downloads and other swag – for the faithful Nippertown readers:

Fuller Roadhouse Grille, Colonie
Hot Cousin, Albany
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs

And thanks to all of the folks from the area venues and organizations who were gracious enough to provide us with review tickets and/or photo passes for their events:

The Egg, Albany
Proctors, Schenectady
The Van Dyck, Schenectady
Christ Church United Methodist, Troy

Thanks for keeping Nippertown alive… and lively,

Sara Ayers
Greg Haymes

OK, there’s a bit of a chill in the air this January weekend, but don’t let the cold make you a victim of Cabin Fever. It’s time to get out there and make the most of it by celebrating at the weekend festivities of your choice. And, yes, there are many, many of options…

But before we head out, we’d like to send a great big thank-you to everyone who dropped by this week to add encouragement, support, proof-reading and, yes, criticism, too. And thanks for helping to spread the word about Nippertown.com.

Of course, we couldn’t possibly cover the wide, wonderful scope of offerings around town without a dedicated and devoted bunch of wonderful writers, photographers, artists, tipsters and other assorted enablers who continually enrich us all with their contributions. So a big salute goes out to this week’s community contributors:

Larry Murray
Bokonon
Joel Patterson
Fred Rudofsky
Paul Jossman
Albert Brooks
Martin Benjamin
Andrzej Pilarczyk
Rudy Lu
Tim Livingston
J Hunter

Please consider adding your name to this list. Just send us something – a review, preview, interview, photo, list, rant, crayon drawing or whatever’s on your mind. Remember, Nippertown is your hometown, and we can’t possibly do this without your help.

Thanks to the fine folks who provided us with cool give-away merch – tix, CDs, downloads and other swag – for the faithful Nippertown readers:

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy
Steamer No. 10 Theatre, Albany
Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany

And thanks to all of the folks from the area venues and organizations who were gracious enough to provide us with review tickets and/or photo passes for their events:

The Egg, Albany
The Van Dyck, Schenectady
The Ale House, Troy
Keegan Ales, Kingston
Proctors, Schenectady

Thanks for keeping Nippertown alive… and lively,

Sara Ayers
Greg Haymes

OK, it’s a January weekend, but don’t let the cold and snow make you a victim of Cabin Fever. It’s time to get out there and make the most of it by celebrating at the weekend festivities of your choice. And, yes, there are many, many of options…

But before we head out, we’d like to send a great big thank-you to everyone who dropped by this week to add encouragement, support, proof-reading and, yes, criticism, too. And thanks for helping to spread the word about Nippertown.com.

Of course, we couldn’t possibly cover the wide, wonderful scope of offerings around town without a dedicated and devoted bunch of wonderful writers, photographers, artists, tipsters and other assorted enablers who continually enrich us all with their contributions. So a big salute goes out to this week’s community contributors:

Larry Murray
Kirsten Ferguson
Stanley Johnson
Timonthy Reidy
Andrzej Pilarczyk
Nicole Campon
Chuck Van Zyl
Rudy Lu
Tim Livingston
J Hunter

Please consider adding your name to this list. Just send us something – a review, preview, interview, photo, list, rant, crayon drawing or whatever’s on your mind. Remember, Nippertown is your hometown, and we can’t possibly do this without your help.

Thanks to the fine folks who provided us with cool give-away merch – tix, CDs, downloads and other swag – for the faithful Nippertown readers:

Steamer No. 10 Theatre, Albany

And thanks to all of the folks from the area venues and organizations who were gracious enough to provide us with review tickets and/or photo passes for their events:

Club Helsinki, Hudson
Schuyler Mansion, Albany

Thanks for keeping Nippertown alive… and lively,

Sara Ayers
Greg Haymes

What do dogs wonder about?

OK, it’s a big January thaw weekend, so let’s make the most of it. It’s time to get out there and celebrate at the weekend festivities of your choice. And, yes, there are many, many of options…

But before we head out, we’d like to send a great big thank-you to everyone who dropped by this week to add encouragement, support, proof-reading and, yes, criticism, too. And thanks for helping to spread the word about Nippertown.com.

Of course, we couldn’t possibly cover the wide, wonderful scope of offerings around town without a dedicated and devoted bunch of wonderful writers, photographers, artists, tipsters and other assorted enablers who continually enrich us all with their contributions. So a big salute goes out to this week’s community contributors:

Larry Murray
Fred Rudofsky
Kirsten Ferguson
Bokonon
Stanley Johnson
Eric Gleason
Andrzej Pilarczyk
Bryan Thomas
Gail Burns
Timothy Reidy
Steve Nover
Matt Mac Haffie

Please consider adding your name to this list. Just send us something – a review, preview, interview, photo, list, rant, crayon drawing or whatever’s on your mind. Remember, Nippertown is your hometown, and we can’t possibly do this without your help.

And thanks to all of the folks from the area venues and organizations who were gracious enough to provide us with review tickets and/or photo passes for their events:

Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany
Hubbard Hall, Cambridge

Thanks for keeping Nippertown alive… and lively,

Sara Ayers
Greg Haymes