This year, the two-week Capital Pride in Albany is expected to reach 35,000 in attendance, an event that has continually grown since its inception in 1970. Pride goers can expect the return of some annual favorites such as the Pride...
Open Auditions Announced for Cassandra, The Musical
Schenectady-based Upaya Productions raised their goal of $22,000 on Kickstarter last year to upstart the production of Cassandra, The Musical. Now, the Greek myth comes to life as a sung-through musical for a two-day showing at Proctors this September. And...
Albany Live Music Events for the 30+ Crowd
Albany nightlife isn't just for the 20-somethings. The 30+ crowd can find both refined live music concerts and a night of drinks and rock music. Check out some upcoming live...
Inside Albany Pipe Bands: Interview with Pipe Major Matthew Wilson
For Matthew Wilson of Albany (center, photo below), taking up bagpipes was just another hobby. But the camaraderie of the Albany Pipe Band and its intoxicating motivation, Wilson was recently...
Winter Break Black History Reading List
As Winter Break begins, with our homes surrounded by thick walls of snow, many of us are saying, "I need a good book to read!" This is a perfect time...
New Valentine’s to Open in Albany TODAY
The new Valentine's has been reincarnated, not into tightly wrapped chocolates or perfumed roses, but into a new music venue. Owner Howard Glassman has just announced a soft opening for...
“I Know New York” Set to Debut at American International Toy Fair
Latham-based developer Nut Island is making its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City this February in hopes of finding a retailer for "I Know New...
Bruno Mars Comes to the Capital Region with Special Guest Aloe Blacc
Bruno Mars is coming to the Northeast for a sensational live concert. If you loved him at the Super Bowl Halftime show, you'll love him sitting just feet from the stage. ...
A Place for Jazz Highlights Quaint Music Scene in Albany
The Northeast is known for its snow-capped summits, thriving manufacturing industry and close-knit Adirondack community - these are all a given. What many people overlook is the quaint jazz music...
11 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever in the Capital Region
Stuck inside with the drapes shut and cookie crumbs collecting on your chest? Post-holiday cabin fever can set in with no warning signs until your couch becomes the only thing...