'Chicago' Comes to Albany for One Night

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ALBANY, N.Y. - The musical "Chicago" will be staged for one night only at the Palace Theatre on Jan. 10, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Based on the 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins (which was based on real events), "Chicago" is, as told in the show's opening lines, "a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all the things we hold near and dear to our hearts." The story revolves around Roxie Hart, a nightclub dancer who dreams of starring in vaudeville. She kills her lover, nightclub regular Fred Casely, and convinces her husband to front the money to hire Chicago's shrewdest defense lawyer. The lawyer, Billy Flynn, turns her crime of passion into celebrity headlines, and Roxie becomes the toast of Chicago - until other crimes pull the limelight away from her. Palace Passport member presale began Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $45, $35 & $25. Public sale begins: Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m. Passport members can charge tickets by phone through the box office at 518-465-4663. All others can purchase tickets at the box office, through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at 518-476-1000, Ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster outlet. Groups of 10 or more can receive a special discounted ticket price: call 518-465-3335, Ext. 103. To find out more about this or any events at the Palace Theatre please visit www.palacealbany.com .
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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
 
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center. 
 
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents. 
 
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager. 
 
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
 
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
 
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event. 
 
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