Troy “Mardi Gras” Celebration at Revolution Hall Feb. 20

TROY — For those unable to travel to New Orleans for this year’s Mardi Gras celebration, Revolution Hall and Brown’s Brewing Company will host Fat Saturday for the Arts, a Mardi Gras inspired benefit to support the Arts Center of the Capital Region. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20.

Live music for the event will be provided by Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers. Emceed by regional comic celebrity Erick James, other activities will include juggler and stilt walker Sean Fagan, face painting, belly dancing with Habiba and her divas and a fortune teller. Authentic Cajun cuisine and Hoodoo Voodoo Ale from Brown’s Brewing Company will also be available. Those wearing masks will be eligible for prizes!

A silent auction with work by area artists and items from local businesses will be held to benefit the Arts Center of the Capital Region. Artists interested in donating works of art for the benefit may contact the Arts Center at 273-0552.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door or $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the Arts Center of the Capital Region at 265 River St. or the Revolution Hall Box Office at 425 River St. or http://tickets.revolutionhall.com.