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    4000 Miles – @theREP

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    Seeing Double – at the Albany Institute

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    The Shakers – at the NYS Museum

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  • Half Moon Market – 10/24-25/15

    Half Moon Market – 10/24-25/15

    A unique two-day market featuring the area’s best makers of handmade goods.

  • Upper Madison Street Fair – 9/20/15

    Upper Madison Street Fair – 9/20/15

    Fun for the whole family in Pine Hills.

  • New Albany Postcards!

    New Albany Postcards!

    Local designer/creative genius Lee Gordon Dixon loves himself some Albany. And lucky for us, he expresses his admiration with a…

  • Did you know?….

    Did you know?….

    If you’ve walked through Washington Park lately you’ve seen this. No, it’s not a Christo installation

  • Albanology: “…this environment of good food, good housekeeping, polished floors, polished brass.”

    Albanology: “…this environment of good food, good housekeeping, polished floors, polished brass.”

    I have to admit, when my friend said, “Diana Vreeland lived here,” it meant nothing to me.

  • An Albany Cocktail: Apple Sangria, baby!

    An Albany Cocktail: Apple Sangria, baby!

    A signature Albany cocktail must include apples in some form. Must.

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  • Loreena McKennitt at The Egg 10/16/15

    Loreena McKennitt at The Egg 10/16/15

  • Walk Albany! FAST FACTS
  • Down With the Rent! 10/1/15
  • Central Avenue Dining Guide – 2015-16
  • Shaker Industries – 9/17/15
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Walk Albany! FAST FACTS

Walk Albany! FAST FACTS

Smart signs are popping up all over the city. Check them out!

  • The Plaza at 50 Festival – 9/16/15
    The Plaza at 50 Festival – 9/16/15
  • 4000 Miles – @theREP
    4000 Miles – @theREP
  • Fireworks, schmireworks. But…
    Fireworks, schmireworks. But…
  • The Empire State Plaza @ 50
    The Empire State Plaza @ 50
  • Park Playhouse – Musical Theater Under the Stars!
    Park Playhouse – Musical Theater Under the Stars!
Learn
Shaker Industries – 9/17/15

Shaker Industries – 9/17/15

There was much more to it than chairs and baskets.

  • The Shakers – at the NYS Museum
    The Shakers – at the NYS Museum
  • The guy behind all those glorious Albany postcards
    The guy behind all those glorious Albany postcards
  • Have a listen: Updates to New York State Museum
    Have a listen: Updates to New York State Museum
  • Albanology: “…this environment of good food, good housekeeping, polished floors, polished brass.”
    Albanology: “…this environment of good food, good housekeeping, polished floors, polished brass.”
  • Friends of the Library – Weekly Book Talks
    Friends of the Library – Weekly Book Talks
Hear
Loreena McKennitt at The Egg 10/16/15

Loreena McKennitt at The Egg 10/16/15

Canadian chanteuse brings a rare and intimate tour to The Egg.

  • Down With the Rent! 10/1/15
    Down With the Rent! 10/1/15
  • Something for Everyone – September 12, 2015
    Something for Everyone – September 12, 2015
  • Croz “Plays for Change” in Albany
    Croz “Plays for Change” in Albany
  • Have a listen: Updates to New York State Museum
    Have a listen: Updates to New York State Museum
  • Summer at the Plaza 2015 – Free Concert Series
    Summer at the Plaza 2015 – Free Concert Series
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