Last month, I wrote about Huck Finn's Playland, the re-incarnation of beloved children's amusement park Hoffman's Playland, that's currently being constructed on Erie Boulevard. Memorial Day was initially projected as opening day of the new park, but the project is...
Three New Restaurants Call Albany Home
Feeling hungry? You will be once you finish reading about three new restaurants that are serving up their delicious cuisines in the capital city! The second location of a popular brewpub, a third incarnation of a local favorite, and a...
Capital Region Weekend Roundup For May 29 – May 31
Not sure what your plans are for this last weekend of May? From history walking tours, to a Troy night out to the always popular annual Pride Week BBQ kick-off, it's a busy Capital Region weekend, and we've got you...
Two Local Men Following Their Culinary Dreams
Albany could soon be home to two new locally sourced restaurants if their respective owners' fundraising campaigns are successful. photo credit: CSA_Week16 via photopin (license)...
Thanks to GE, Kids Receive Free Admission to Several Great Events this Summer!
Running out of ideas for family friendly summer activities and events in the Capital Region? GE has announced it's summer line-up of GE's "Kids in Free Days" events taking place all over Albany and surrounding areas. From baseball games to...
Ajkun Ballet Theatre Returning To The Egg
For the fifteenth consecutive year, New York City-based Ajkun Ballet Theatre (AjkunBT) will be returning to The Egg Performing Arts Center. In honor of the occasion, the company will be offering two of its performances free of charge this summer!...
“Picture Yourself” In Downtown Albany This Summer!
Every summer since 2001, art comes alive in downtown Albany. Previously called "Sculpture in the Street", the program offers free, public art throughout downtown for community enjoyment. The concept changes each year, (one of our past favorites was Stand in...
Concerts, Movies and Festivals… Oh My! Lots to Do in Albany This Summer
Looking for things to do in Albany this summer? The New York State Office of General Services has put together a great line-up of events taking place at the Empire State Plaza throughout the warmer months. This year's Summer at...
Phoenix Rising from Bogie’s Ashes
The legendary Bogie's has been a fixture in the Albany area as an underground music venue for over three decades, and it has sadly closed its doors one last time this past week. From its intimate ambiance during live shows...
Local Star Wins NBC’s “The Voice”
A winner has been chosen of this season's NBC show "The Voice". The winner, Sawyer Fredericks, has local roots and is only sixteen years old. Photo Credit: Close up of NBC Peacock made of M&Ms. via photopin (license)...