With the high cost of electric power widely agreed to be a big drag on New York's economy, participants addressed such key issues as pricing, taxation, strandable costs, independent production, and trends in nonresidential demand. They considered the options and challenges facing New York's power-generation companies as well as opportunities to promote economic growth throughout the state. The PSC announced on May 16 that it would endorse a form of open competition, news that is included in an updated introduction to the program. Refreshments will be at 4 p.m. The Union College Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Prof. Tim Olsen will be joined by La Chic 'n Bones, a jazz group headed by Schenectady musician Charlie Dana, on Wednesday, June 5, at 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Yulman Theater.
Admission is free.
To be featured are standards by John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Miles Davis as well as original works by Olsen. Bones is comprised of a female vocalist, five trombones and a rhythm section. The New York State Capital District Sogetsu Study Group will have an exhibit on June 19-20 in the Yulman Theater. The exhibit celebrates the 70th anniversary of Sogetsu Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Return to list of stories in this issue Union College, Schenectady N.Y. 12308-3107.