Jeff McKinney

Happenings: Weekend of March 4 – 5, 2011

FRIDAY March 4 2011

Paula Poundstone at Proctor’s Theatre
Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity.

TIME: 7:30pm and 9:30pm
PRICE: $32.00
MORE: Visit the venue’s website to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY, March 5 2011

Paws-to-Read at New Lebanon Library
The Paws-to-Read program provides children with the opportunity to practice reading aloud to a nonjudgmental audience – dogs! A child who may be hesitant to read to other kids or adults often finds it easier to share a story with man’s best friend. All Paws-to-Read pups are registered therapy dogs accompanied by trained handlers.

TIME: Sessions at 9:00 and 9:30 am
FOR: Kids of all ages!
Space is limited for this program. Please call 518-794-8844 to register

Kylie Minogue Inspired Kinect for Xbox

Check out this Kylie Minogue inspired Kinect.

This Swarovski crystal-studded Kinect was designed by PlayBling in conjunction with Kylie Minogue’s European tour, which started last month. The Kylie Kinect is valued at $1,242 and although you can’t buy one, you can win one by submitting a video of yourself dancing to Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” in the game Dance Central.

I’m still not entirely sure how you submit your video or if this is contest is even open for non-European countries. What I do know, is that I’ll be rehearsing with Dance Central in anticipation of a similar US contest when Kylie’s tour arrives on our shores later this spring.

Way Beyond Columbia County

Have you ever wondered how our planet stacks up in size to the rest of the planets in our solar system? What about how large is our sun when compared to other stars in the cosmos? NASA has posted the following video to illustrate how tiny our place in the universe is.

Enjoy!

You can see more cool stellar stuff like this on NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day site.

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Happenings This Weekend: February 18 – 20, 2011

Hey gang, I was in NYC for the week at Toy Fair 2011 so I’m a little behind with this weekend’s Happenings. I’ll try to update the list throughout the day so check back. In the meantime …

FRIDAY February 18, 2011

Divinitress at New Lebanon Library
The New Lebanon Library is proud to host acoustic folk trio Divinitress for an evening of unique and uplifting music. They play a combination of original songs along with popular covers that encourage the audience to sing along.

TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm
FOR: Everyone!

Happenings This Weekend: February 11 – 13

FRIDAY, February 11, 2011

Family Movie Night at New Lebanon Library – “SECRETARIAT”
Starring Diane Lane & John Malkovich.
Penny Chenery Tweedy and colleagues guide her long-shot but precocious stallion to set, in 1973, the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown. (Rated PG for brief mild language.)
POPCORN PROVIDED!

TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: New Lebanon Library
For more information, call 518-794-8844

Jennifer Coolidge at Comedy Connection at the Hukelau
Jennifer Coolidge is a versatile character actress and experimental comedienne, best known for playing Stifler’s mom in American Pie (1999). She was born on August 28, 1963, in Boston, MA.

TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM / Show starts at 7:30 PM
PLACE: 705 Memorial Drive Chicopee, MA
COST: $30.00
21 and over
More Info

SATURDAY, February 12, 2011

Jenny Lin, Piano Performance at Hudson Opera House
Jenny Lin is one of the most respected young pianists today, admired for her adventurous programming and charismatic stage presence. Her concerts have taken her to Symphony Space, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, MoMA, the Kennedy Center, the Salle Cortot in Paris, and festivals worldwide.

TIME: 8:00pm
PLACE: Hudson Opera House, Hudson NY
COST: $20, $18 members