People from as far away as the Netherlands have been drawn to downtown Albany since last month to do something they can't normally do on the streets: Play pianos. As the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District's "Play Me, I'm Yours"...
So Much to Celebrate in Downtown This Week
There's always something going on in downtown Albany, but this week we invite you to join us for in celebrating both new businesses and an anniversary. The events we have planned are listed below. Which will you be joining us...
Play Me, I’m Yours Pianos in Downtown Albany for More Than Playing
While there's never a shortage of ways to enjoy downtown Albany, you only have a few more weeks to experience the playable pianos that make up the 2014 Sculpture in the Streets. Even if you aren't a piano player, we...
USS Slater Scheduled to Arrive in Albany July 1
With USS Slater's arrival slated for July 1, 2014 between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, we thought we'd share some of the story of the last Destroyer Escort afloat in America. According to a press release, the hope is to...
Video: Downtown Albany Hotel Shuttle Driver Turns Ride Into Game with No Cash Cab
Did you know that perforated toilet paper was invented in Albany? Chances are you did if you've played a local mobile trivia game. Based at the downtown Albany Holiday Inn Express is shuttle driver Mike Andrews, who decided...
Downtown Albany Farmers Market to Remain Open Year-Round
There's a growing number of people who don't just want to know what's in their food, but also where it comes from. For farmers, that provides a great opportunity to not only show off the fruits (or vegetables) of their...
Full Heart
Following Confetti Stage's previous production of "The Greatest Story Ever Told" comes the incredible performance "A Piece of My Heart," a true an example of a story that needs to be told. Based on the book by the same name,...
Let Me Entertain You
As you file out of Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) after seeing Gypsy: A Musical Fable two things are going to happen. One, you may just forget where you are and two, you will have at least on tune stuck in...
Bring on Spring
With snow on the ground, yet again, all we can do is keep our eye on the prize - SPRING. And there's no better way to celebrate the new season than to embrace spring's tastiest ingredients, many of which...
