It's right around the corner now. The competition is all about Jazz but this year's line-up brings a little taste of everything to Downtown. Side note: What a great event to take your next date on! One act -...
Jazz Hands Please
The streets of Downtown are coming alive with the sounds of Jazz this September. Local artists have been selected to play at Downtown venues (ten of them to be exact) on Friday, September 6, 2013 competing for the prize of...
Taking Back Saturdays
Saturdays hold a sweetness unlike any other day. Especially Saturday night - going out, staying in. What will you do? Where will you end up? Who will you meet? Our region is a buzz of activity during August and the...
The Deals on the Bus
Buses do more than you think. They save gas - of course, but they can also save you time through convenience. The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) offers 55 routes throughout the area and more than half of those are...
Downtown is alive tonight, and every night!
With the free extended Alive @ 5 concert this evening in honor of Mayor Jennings and his 20 years of service to the City of Albany, Downtown is celebrating and invites you to join in. The event begins at 5:00...
A Musical Guide to the GOOD Life
The title "Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers" may bring question marks to your mind, but we know better than to judge a book by its cover... right? Especially in this case of The Capital Repertory Theatre's newest show the characters and the...
Bring Your Own… Caterer?
When it comes to planning an event you make a lot of choices. From color scheme, lighting, music and location to what you'll wear, who to invite and of course the date. Unfortunately in many cases these initial decisions can...
Comedy at Franklin’s Tower Review | Dee Watson and Friends
This past Saturday June 22, 2013, the third floor of Franklin's Tower was rolling with laughter as three up-and-coming stand-up comedians took the stage. The space filled quickly with family, friends and fans, as well as Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Susie...
Call for Jazz Artists
We're on a talent search for the best of the best regional Jazz musicians. The 3rd Annual Downtown Albany Business Improvement District JazzFest Competition is coming September 6, 2013. We need the Capital District's coolest cats to complete for the...
The Power of Re – Continues
With our Summer Downtown Digest coming out soon, the RE theme from our last issue continues. The series explores re-inventions Downtown: businesses, spaces, approaches and more. This post explores the joining of two of the Capital Region's top caterers.RE-SYNTHESIZE...