Albany’s historic Madison Theatre is reopening this Thursday, December 19, and in honor of the special occasion, a portion of Madison Avenue will be closed for a celebratory Block Party. Read on to get the details about the road closure, parking restrictions, and Madison Theatre’s renovations. The Albany Police Department has announced that Madison...
If you enjoy hiking, biking, birding, skiing, or snowshoeing in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, you’ll be excited to hear that it’s expanding! The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission (APBPC) recently announced the addition of more than 28 acres of land, bringing their total number of fully protected acres to 3,350. In accordance with...
The return of baseball season is still months away, but that doesn’t mean the Tri-City ValleyCats aren’t already planning for 2020. The local minor league team has opened applications for their 2020 youth field renovations and has announced their Spanish name for the MiLB’s 2020 Copa de la Diversión. Read on to learn more!...
Fall is in full swing, and with it has come dropping temperatures. If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community this season, consider donating to the 2019 Cash for Coats Drive. The City of Albany has partnered with The Palace Theatre, Albany School District, and Lodge’s Department Store to once again...
Fall is when many of the major festivals and big events take place in the Albany area and close by. This weekend marks some of our favorites! Check out what’s going on with LarkFest, Rock Your Style, FreshGrass Festival, and more. LarkFest Saturday, September 21 This year marks the 38th annual LarkFest, Upstate New...
Love visiting the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on Saturdays and browsing for delicious locally-grown produce and great locally-made products? You’ll now be able to shop during the week. Starting today, September 4, the farmers market will be open every Wednesday through the holiday season. The new Wednesday farmers market will be set up on...
Good news for athletic enthusiasts and women of the Capital Region! The inaugural, all-women’s multi-sport competition and festival that took place August 20th through the 25th in Albany was so successful we can look forward to the epic event’s return. “I am so thrilled that the Aurora Games will return to Albany in 2021...
The City of Albany announced a new midday arts and crafts market that launches this September. Get the details on what to expect from the Fallbany series, and plan to stop by during your Thursday lunch break! Fallbany will be held in Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany on Thursdays in September from 11:30am to...
Feel like a fun summer afternoon of food, free events, and baseball? Take the whole family out to The Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Sunday, August 4 for the ValleyCats Fan Fest. Activities start at 1 pm and last until 4 pm and are geared towards all ages. Fans will have the opportunity to...
Visiting The Joseph L. Bruno Stadium this Wednesday, July 31 for the Tri-City ValleyCats’ Christmas in July night? Get in the spirit of gift-giving by bringing your extra school supplies to donate. The ValleyCats and United Way of the Greater Capital Region have partnered to hold a school supply drive at the stadium during...