Local libraries hosting talk with ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ author Matt Dinniman Bestselling author Matt Dinniman will join several local libraries for a virtual talk on June 11.

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Kingston honors ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ anniversary with ‘Ferris 40’ event The June 12 event at Assembly will feature a “Twist & Shout” dance party, themed food and a special screening of the “Oh Yeah!” documentary.

Life moves pretty fast.

Oh hi Rick.

Is "That could've been an emoji response" the new "That could've been an email"?

A different kind of houseboat, I guess?

Small miracle: Miniature horse survives being hit by train in Catskill Teddy sustained severe damage to his left hindquarters, a fractured vertebra and rib, but is stable. His buddy Duke, another miniature horse, remains at large.

Nooooooooooo! Li'l Sebastian!

The latest trend in home decor is... nightmare fuel!

Empire Records (1995) - Rex Manning Day YouTube video by Midnight Munchies

Also, if you're feeling down, please remember that today - of all days - we mustn't dwell. No, not today. We can't. Not on REX MANNING DAY.

On April 1, a call to police said a dog was on a roof. It wasn’t a joke. “We thought we were getting pranked,” the Goshen police chief said.

More of the news we can use right now.

I would wear this proudly now - probably over my hip like a belt, but at a jaunty angle, like a charming, nerdy rogue. It would be filled with Bib Fortuna and Dengar figures. It would be glorious.

Two amazing people right there. Congrats on the big win!

Art on Lark festival returns to Albany in June with live music, local art, food and more After a long hiatus, Albany’s Art on Lark festival returns to Lark Street on June 6 with a host of local artists, live music, and food.

One piece of nice news amid today's hellstorm of crazy. I loved Art on Lark back in the day, and I look forward to finding out if it can recapture that wonderful street fair magic.

April showers bring... April snow?

Shmebulock the rainbow-barfing gnome is not amused.

Favorite poems or poets: What do you recommend? Tell us your favorite poem, book of poetry, anthology, chapbook, or your favorite poet

This month's Book Swap newsletter will offer up recommendations of poets and poetry collections for National Poetry Month. Here's how you can submit your own recs to be featured in the @timesunion.com newsletter:

So many people excited about Artemis II and here I am, worried that they'll encounter extraterrestrial life during their journey around the moon and now we'll have to deal with America's crazy racist grandpa being involved in first contact. PLEASE STAY HIDDEN, ALIENS.

got to share this @bencollins.bsky.social banger with some colleagues today and am now sharing it here because he really did nail it

Nominees announced for High School Musical Theatre Awards with Broadway host A big change in this year’s ceremony: A Broadway celebrity host.

While all of the expected shows are well represented in this year's High School Musical Theatre Awards nominations, I do appreciate that the local school leading the noms chose "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" for their production. Well played, Shen.

oh hi rick.

The best of us just rode this immensely powerful rocket into orbit to begin their journey to the moon. The worst of us will address the nation tonight and lie to us to deflect from his incompetence and criminality.

Seems legit.

Scene One Entertainment completes purchase of Spectrum 8 Theatres, renovations coming soon It’s official: Scene One is the new owner of the Spectrum 8. CEO Joe Masher plans upgrades to parking and seating, as well as lobby renovations for Albany theater.

Thrilled about the new ownership of the theater, and extra-thrilled about all the renovation plans. The Spectrum 8 is a local gem and this offers hope that it will continue to be a local landmark for years to come.

a woman with glasses is waving her hand and saying `` you rock '' . ALT: a woman with glasses is waving her hand and saying `` you rock '' .

Hey, thanks for making great books!

Book Swap: 20 favorite books by women authors Times Union staff, guests and readers shared their recommendations.

Last month's Book Swap newsletter featured @timesunion.com staff, guest contributors & readers recommending some of their favorite books by women authors. You can read about my recommendation (@jessfink.bsky.social's "We Can Fix It") and others below & also in Sunday's print edition.
#booksky

I spent years writing about the comics biz & becoming close w/ comics pros, and also worked in a library. This is among the truest things I have ever read. I am amazed by anyone who achieves longevity in either career path. (And the same for journalism, to a somewhat lesser degree.)

Nice try, Plastic Man... #dcu #dccomics

Comic art fans, check it out - some great stuff here:

Weakened Friends - "Blue Again" | Music Video YouTube video by Don Giovanni

"Blue Again" by Weakened Friends:
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Weakened Friends interview: How marriage and Buckethead shaped new live show Weakened Friends are finding the joy in rock again. From Natalie Imbruglia covers to Buckethead solos, see what’s in store for their Empire Live concert.

Their song "Blue Again" gives '90s alt-grunge vibes in all the right ways - a little Pixies w/ some L7 in the mix, perhaps? And I really dig their cover of "Torn." They're playing in Albany this weekend. Read all about it here:

TDoV, Trek-style. Brilliant.