Color is king at the Carrie Haddad Gallery this month: A quartet of artists welcome spring with works in which color plays a key role. Dale Payson’s still lifes make use of a light color palette, while Jenny Kemp’s abstract “color forms” paintings concentrate on refined and sophisticated combinations of hues. Wall relief ceramic paintings of birds by Anne Francey and paint-by-number collage works by Stephan Jennis round out the show. March 7-Apr. 14. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. • 622 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-1915 or www.carriehaddadgallery.com
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Founded in 2009, the Esopus Chamber Orchestra is a 24-member ensemble that performs both classical music masterpieces and rarely heard works. This month’s concert, entitled “Classically Inspired,” features the former: Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 9, “Jeunehomme,” with esteemed pianist George Lopez as soloist, is the centerpiece. Stravinsky’s Danses Concertantes and Schubert’s Fifth Symphony are also on the program. March 23 at 8 p.m. $25-$30, $15 students. • Quimby Theatre, SUNY Ulster. 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge. 845-377-3566 or www.esopuschamberorchestra.com
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The first of his nonhistorical tragedies, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet depicts the fatal consequences that can result when young love blossoms between members of warring families. Westchester Community College hosts a production of the oft-produced play by the National Players, a classical touring company that — at 64 years — is the nation’s oldest. March 17 at 3 p.m. $22, $20 seniors & students, $16 children under 13. • Academic Arts Theatre, Westchester Community College campus. 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. 914-606-6262 or www.sunywcc.edu
Lisa Loeb is a woman of many talents. Her 1994 hit single “Stay (I Miss You)” was nominated for a Grammy and used in the film Reality Bites. She has been the subject of a reality TV series, recorded three albums of kids’ music, and launched her own line of eyeglasses. Loeb returns to her pop/rock/punk roots with the No Fairy Tale tour, in support of her just released CD of the same name. March 23 at 8 p.m. $27. • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. 30 Second St., Troy. 518-273-0038 or www.troymusichall.org
There are tribute bands, and then there’s Rain. The Beatles look- and sound-alikes, who have been playing together longer than the Fab Four did themselves, finished up a stint on Broadway and are now on a nationwide tour. From “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to “Hey Jude,” the quartet performs songs from throughout the Beatles’ catalog — including some that the boys from Liverpool never sang in front of a live audience, but only in the studio. March 18 at 7:30 p.m. $30-$52. • Palace Theatre. 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. 518-465-3335 or www.palacealbany.com
