Katherine Kiessling
Writer at Times Union (Albany)
arts & culture @timesunion | former theater kid™️ | film, tv & pop culture obsessive | @NewhouseSU & @RowanUniversity | all opinions are my own
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timesunion.com | Katherine Kiessling
The New York State Writers Institute announced Min Jin Lee, author of “Pachinko,” and Kimiko Hahn, the multi-prize-winning poet, will be the next State Author and State Poet, respectively. During a kick-off event for the Writers Institute’s annual Albany Book Festival in the fall, Lee will receive the Edith Wharton Citation of Merit and Hahn will receive the Walt Whitman Citation of Merit for Poetry. The ceremony will take place Sept.
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timesunion.com | Katherine Kiessling
ALBANY — Alive at Five’s Juneteenth concert featuring Lupe Fiasco will move to the rain location. Thursday’s concert, which marks the halfway point for the popular free music series, will be held at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the I-787 bridge. There is currently a chance for evening storms.
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timesunion.com | Katherine Kiessling
ALBANY — For Diane Shewchuk, curator at Albany Institute of History & Art, The College of Saint Rose’s story is in the personal details. It’s in Mary Flatley’s 1940s yellow nursing dress — complete with apron, woolen cape and white nylon stockings — that includes her name and graduation year on the garments' tags. It’s the collection of dance cards worn around students' wrists at social events, back when the school was all-female.
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timesunion.com | Katherine Kiessling
SCHENECTADY — Schenectady County’s SummerNight returns to State Street on Friday, July 11 with a celebration of classic rock. The Lords of 52nd Street, featuring saxophonist Doug Stegmeyer, drummer Liberty DeVitto and guitarist Russell Javors, who were original members of Billy Joel’s band, will headline the block party’s main stage, at the intersection of State and LaFayette streets. They will be joined by Elton John tribute Philadelphia Freedom.
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timesunion.com | Katherine Kiessling
ALBANY — For their final forum, Albany’s four Democratic mayoral candidates engaged in a two-hour discussion on arts and culture, addressing issues of funding, economic development, safety and more on Saturday, June 14. The forum, held at the Madison Theatre, featured Dorcey Applyrs, the chief city auditor; Dan Cerutti, CEO of Maia Care; Corey Ellis, Common Council president; and Carolyn McLaughlin, Albany County legislator. The event was part of the inaugural Capital Region Festival of Theatre.
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