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10/19/2026

Maria Popova and an eclectic cast of friends will celebrate 20 years of her internationally renowned platform, The Marginalian, at S**C on October 23. Amaris Ford spoke with S**C CEO Elizabeth Sobol about what to expect. Head on over to our website to find out why Sobol calls it one of the top three things she’s helped present in her decade-long tenure. (Which also means, don’t hesitate to get yourself a ticket!)

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10/18/2026

On October 24, The Mallett Brothers will be doing a split-bill show with Capital Region’s Driftwood at Lark Hall in Albany. The show is part of The Mallett Brothers’ seemingly never-ending tour cycle. Frequent performers in this region, this time around they’re supporting their latest record, Higher Up in the Hills.

Lucas Garrett caught up with one of the eponymous brothers, Luke, ahead of the show. You can read all about it over on our website.

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10/17/2026

On Saturday, October 24, hosts Zan Strumfeld and Michael Gregg, of the band Zan & The Winter Folk, are bringing the 4th Ooky Spooky Musical Showcase to the Capital Region Music Hub. The Ooky Spooky Musical Showcase spotlights the creative talents of scarily skilled local musicians, inspired by the Capital Region’s eerie history. This year’s edition of the showcase will debut 10 brand new songs derived from local true crime stories. Magnolia Allen has all the details over on our website — get your tickets while they’re still available!

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10/16/2026

10/15/2026

On Halloween night, Mostly Modern Project's FAB5, a string quartet, will be bringing their signature array of genres to Saratoga Springs at 7 p.m. at Saratoga Arts. The FAB5, led by Broadway violinist Victoria Paterson, will be presenting audiences with a night of ambient fall tunes, accompanied by a sea of candlelight. Get all the details over on our website!

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10/14/2026

Donate to our birthday fund drive between now and 10/25 (Our print birthday!) Our goal is 20K and if we reach that we're gonna shave Thomas Miller's head! Everyone will benefit from this!

(In all seriousness the money goes to community programs, independent journalism and keeping Metroland free both in print AND online! There are no pop ups and no subscriptions to acquire to get to our good news! And we would LOVE to keep it that way! Every little bit help! Donate now if you can! Or share with your friends if you cannot! Help is help! xo

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