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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · 3d

Happy November & Happy Belated Halloween to all who celebrated.

Halloween Day, I worked from home. My boyfriend & I saw Back to the Future at Colonie Center, went to Rustic Barn Pub for music and drinks, and No Fun for some candy & Halloween fun.

Needless to say, it was a good Halloween.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · 5d

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Coming to Copake Grange Hall Friday, Nov. 7 is “Pippin, The Musical”.

This local production, directed by Stephen Sanborn of The Two Of Us Productions, will open Friday, November. 7 & will run for two weekends through Nov. 16.

Read all about it on SubStack!

PREVIEW: The Two of Us Productions to Present Pippin, The Musical

Broadway musical to open at Copake Grange Hall November 7.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · 10d

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“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams Family.”

Last Friday (10/17/25), my boyfriend and I watched “The Addams Family” at Conkling Hall! The play was great!

Read all about the play at the link!

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · 15d

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October is well underway & this month is all about the fall foliage, Halloween parties & apple picking!

Here at Around Town With Amy Modesti, we have what you need to know about what’s up in the arts, music, theater and film!

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Looking for Something Fun to Do?! October 2025 Events

Around Town With Amy Modesti's Event Listings for October 2025 and early November 2025.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Oct 2

Since 1876, C.W. Whalen & Sons has provided outdoor tents and party essentials in the Capital Region.

Monday, Sept.29,2025, the Troy business was inducted into the NYS Historic Preservation of Business Registry. The business will celebrate 150 years in 2026.

Congrats to the Whalen family!

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Sep 24

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Abe Koogler’s “Deep Blue Sound” made its Capital Region premiere at Steamer No. 10 Theatre in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 12.

The 2023 play, directed by Chris Foster, was excellent & the cast played nine Puget Sound islanders well.

Read about it now!

REVIEW: Deep Blue Sound at Steamer No. 10 Theatre

Abe Koogler’s Deep Blue Sound made its Capital Region debut at Streamer No. 10 Theatre this month. Directed by Harbinger co-founder, Chris Foster, viewers were allowed a deep glimpse into the lives of...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Sep 16

#MusicMonday: Monday, September 15,2025 would have been my friend Josh Bloomfield’s 46th Birthday.

Last year on what would have been his 45th birthday,” (9/15/24), Capital Region Blues Network held a remembrance blues jam to honor Josh’s life & talents.

Josh, may you rest in peace. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Sep 11

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From Aug. 7-Aug. 10, Ancram Center for the Arts held their biannual Plein Air Plays event.

Plein Air Plays 3.0 took part at 3 different locations in Ancram & featured 3 different acts.

Read more about it on InPlay Capital Region now! Thank You.

REVIEW: Plein Air Plays 3.0

The biannual Plein Air Plays series returned to the Ancram Center for the Arts (Ancram Center) in Columbia County. From Aug. 7-Aug. 10, spectators travelled to three different locations to watch three...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Sep 9

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September is here & InPlay Capital Region has everything you need to know about what’s going on in art, music, and theater.

Don’t forget to follow InPlay Capital Region on Instagram and Facebook to keep up on the latest updates & news! Thank you!

InPlay Capital Region Event Happenings: September 2025

Fall is just around the corner and InPlay Capital Region has everything that you need to know about what's happening in the Capital Region, Berkshires, and Vermont. In addition to theater updates, InP...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Whitehall, NY native and singer/songwriter, PJ Ferguson, will return to the Capital Region to perform a SOLD-OUT concert Friday, Sept. 5 at the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.

Learn more about PJ Ferguson & The Tennessee Strange online on the NYVT Media website.

Whitehall native sells out the Strand

HUDSON FALLS– Singer, songwriter and guitarist PJ Ferguson returned home to the Capital Region for a special, one-night only concert alongside his band, Tennessee Strange. The former Whitehall...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thursday, Aug. 28,2025, I was on the scene of a serious dump truck crash in my hometown of Cropseyville, NY. The person who drove the dump truck had a medical emergency and died at the scene, this crashing into the house.

My condolences & prayers to the family whose lives were affected in this.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Have you ever seen William Shakespeare’s production of “As You Like It”?!

Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, NY is well underway in this production! Go and see it on Friday at Historic Salem Courthouse Lawn! It will be running through 8/24!

Read more on it now!

Hubbard Hall Begins 2025 Theater Season with "As You Like It"

The 2025 Free Shakespeare Tour is held in communities across Washington County, NY and North Bennington, Vermont, beginning Aug. 20 and running through Aug. 24.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Are you familiar with “Puffs”, a comedy inspired by the Harry Potter franchise?

Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) is putting on its last week of production beginning Friday, Aug. 15 (7pm). It’ll play Aug. 16 (7pm) & close Aug. 17 (2:30pm).

Sand Lake Center for the Arts Presents Puffs

Averill Park organization to put on final week of production of Harry Potter-inspired comedy beginning Friday, Aug. 15.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Are you in need of furniture or a mattress for your home or apartment?! Crescent Furniture and Mattress in Troy, NY just has what you’re looking for!

The store held its ribbon cutting ceremony & grand opening Tuesday, July 15.

To learn more, click here!

Crescent Furniture and Mattress Arrives in Troy

Allan Teller brings business to Rensselaer County, to become the first family-owned furniture and mattress store in Troy in over a decade.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Hello August!

Welcome to another month of event listings for all things theater on InPlay Capital Region! We have your monthly events and auditions all in one place!

Please don’t forget to follow InPlay Capital Region on Facebook for your news!!

InPlay Capital Region Theater Events: August 2025

InPlay Capital Region's August 2025 theater event listings and auditions.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Greenwich, NY resident, Jacob “Jake” Houston was destined to be an artist. For over 20 years, the self-taught artist continues to make a career as a painter.

He recently had a pop-up art show, and in April 2026, he’ll be opening an art gallery & art studio!

Jacob Houston's Pop-Up Art Exhibit happening Saturday and Sunday

Houston will host his final pop-up art show in November and soon move into his own art gallery and studio space in April 2026.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Looking for some community theater to watch this weekend?! Go to Albany Civic Theater to watch “Between Riverside and Crazy” by Stephen Adly Guirgis, 7/26 & 7/27.

To learn more about this drama & for tickets, go to Around Town With Amy Modesti via SubStack!

REVIEW: "Between Riverside and Crazy" at Albany Civic Theater

Harbinger Theater held its 16th Capital Region premiere of the play by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Production will hold the last week of showings through July 27.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 25

What an epic show last night (7/23/25) at Empire State Plaza! My boyfriend & I supported my friends in Plush as they opened up for Lit! It was a rockin’, fun show from both bands!

It’s been a year since I’ve seen Plush & 4 years for Lit! It was also nice to catch up with friends at the show!

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 20

#SundayThrowback: Last year on this date (7/20/24), Mom & I watched Super 400 perform live at Power’s Park in Troy, NY. It was the first time that I was out enjoying music since having mono (and had recovered from it).

It was also nice catching up with my friends after the show.

📸: Amy Modesti

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Ancram Center for the Arts recently held a regional premiere of “Where the Mountain Meets the Sea”, Friday, July 11.

The play, written by Jeff Augustin, will begin its last week of showings July 17, and will run until July 20.

Read all about the play now!!

Ancram Center for the Arts Regionally Premieres "Where the Mountain Meets the Sea"

Jeff Augustin's play making its regional debut Friday, July 11, will run through Sunday, July 20.

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 13

#SaturdayWorkday: Today’s work office was at Engle’s Acres in Troy, NY. It was for the 6th Annual Farm Day Out that was put on by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.

I was responsible for taking photos of the event for the Renss Lens. It was a warm, but a fun day today! (7/12/25)

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Happy Independence Day everyone! This may be the month to watch fireworks but also, take some time to watch some local theater & audition for a role in a play!

Be sure to follow InPlay Capital Region on Instagram, Facebook, and X to keep up with news!

InPlay Capital Region Events: July 2025

CAPITAL REGION, NY - In the Capital Region, there are plenty of things to see and do, and watching a theatre performance or auditioning for a role in a local production is one of the many things you c...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jun 28

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I don’t normally speak out about things in front of big crowds but on Wednesday, June 11, I did speak out at this community meeting concerning the future of the Dunham Reservoir & Dam.

We must #SaveTheDunham! To learn why I spoke out, please go to the WAMC link!

Rensselaer County residents are hoping the state will preserve Dunham Dam and Reservoir

Earlier this month, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation held a public hearing to discuss the future of deteriorating Martin Dunham Dam in Grafton. Some residents ...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jun 21

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🚨 Job Promotion Alert!! 🚨

I’m happy to officially announce that almost two months of employment with NYVT Media, that I’ve been promoted to editor of InPlay Capital Region!

I’m excited to take on this new, exciting role, and I can’t wait to see how it goes!

Amy Modesti Named Editor of InPlay Capital Region

Capital Region, NY – [June 19, 2025] – InPlay Capital Region, the leading publication dedicated exclusively to the local community theatre scene, is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Modesti...

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Amy Modesti @almfineartphoto.bsky.social · Jun 17

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be taking part in this “Year-End Party” at Tamarac Elementary School, Tuesday, June 17,5-8pm as a vendor!

This event is free & open to the public!

It’s also the day of the Brittonkill CSD School Budget re-vote, so if you’re in the district, get out & vote!!

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