This past Wednesday, with the help of a five minute Photoshop job (don't be too critical on my Magic Wand Tool chops), we posted the above image of the immensely popular Downton Abbey cast in front of SUNY Plaza,...
Open for Business in Downtown: Dali Mamma
A new lunch spot, Dali Mamma, has set up shop on beautiful Maiden Lane in downtown Albany. The café is a committed localvoire (using only regional produce) and offers consumers a fresh and unique farm-to-table eating experience. Katrin Haldeman, the...
Quick Q&A: The Times Union Center’s Many Faces
Over the short span of two months, the Times Union Center's arena floor has and will transform into a basketball court, hockey rink, monster truck rally, home show, concert hall for country music stars, and a rave. I spoke with...
Too Cold for Clogs?
Have you ever treated an inanimate object like it was a living thing? Sometimes I find myself giving something tangible human feelings. As a staff, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District feels that way about our Sculpture in the Streets...
Second Home for Amy: Mister Cuts
While you are reading this ask yourself this question. What would you do to make your vision a reality? "To have your own space that you remade yourself, it's hard work, but it's a huge accomplishment. My family - Dad,...
One 2013 Resolution
A greeting card I bought recently reads something like this: Dear New Year's Resolution,Well, it was fun while it lasted.Sincerely,January 2ndAlthough funny, I bought the card to remind myself how quickly best intentions are often lost.At the top of my resolution...
It’s the most wonderful — BUSY– time of the year
Holidays aren't complete without something sweet, and no one does sweet like Chocolate Gecko. This fabulous Albany confectioner specializes in natural, handmade, award-winning chocolates and confections with fun quirky names like Komodo Crunch, Thai Buddha Truffles, and Mexican Ratones, inspired,...
Feel the Difference
Community involvement and the holiday season, a perfect pair. The Albany Devils are proof of this, with their hockey players showing not only are they committed to the rink; they are committed to helping out the local organizations and charities...
Try Something New: Albany Symphony Orchestra
Ever attend an Albany Symphony Orchestra (ASO) performance? Why wait! Anne Marie Judge, Development Director at ASO, was kind enough to give us four reasons to attend Albany Symphony's upcoming Magic of Christmas performances at the Palace Theatre. There's no...
Haircuts for Hurricane relief
This Saturday you can look like a million bucks--and raise money for hurricane relief. Mirror Images Spa and Salon Student Clinic at Austin's School of Spa Technology will host a special clinic day fundraiser this Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10am...