Changing the Face of the Quackenbush Garage
Six larger than life birds have transformed one side of a downtown Albany parking garage, thanks to a collaboration between the Albany Parking Authority, Albany Center Gallery, Albany Barn, and a number of Downtown organizations.
Video | 2016 Alive at Five Concert Lineup Announced
The announcement may have come on a day that felt more like winter than spring, but the announcement of the 2016 Alive at Five lineup made summer feel all that much closer.
Simply the Best(ie)
We know Downtown has a lot to offer - and based on the 2016 Capital Region Living Magazine "Bestie" Awards, so do you. From restaurants being embraced for their creativity to a Grammy-winning orchestra striking a chord with patrons, it is great to see so many businesses and organizations being recognized.
Albany Devils Take on Toronto Marlies in Playoffs
The Albany Devils have advanced in the Calder Cup Playoffs, and have won Game 1 in North Division Final best-of-seven series against the Toronto Marlies. The first two games are away, but you can cheer for the Times Union Center-based team in Downtown on Sunday, May 8 (Game 3 | 5:00 PM), Tuesday, May 10 (Game 4 | 7:00 PM) and, if necessary, Wednesday, May 12 (Game 5 | 7:00 PM).
Dining Out For Life Returns April 28
Dining Out For Life, the annual dining fundraising event that raises money for AIDS service organizations, returns to the area on April 28. If you're looking to try out a new Downtown restaurant - or just wanted a good excuse to return to your favorite place - now is a good time. A portion of your bill - percentage varies by location - will be donated to the Alliance for Positive Health, which helps those living with HIV/AIDS in the community as well as funds cutting-edge health programs.
The Excelsior Pub Now Serving Lunch
The Excelsior Pub - where you can dine on the best food and sip the best beverages native to the Empire State - is now serving lunch seven days a week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy everything from hot dogs and wings to beef on weck and garbage plates. Want to endulge your sweet tooth? Try their new deep fried new york cheesecake bites.
Just Announced | The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Palace Theatre announced this week that The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform at the historic venue on August 13 at 8:00 PM. Selling 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as "The Gold Standard" and The Daily Mirror as "The Kings of the Genre", The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988.
Neighborhood Beautification Day
Join the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and community partners in a Neighborhood Cleanup Day! Meet at 9:30 AM at The Coliseum Mall, 153 S. Pearl Street.
Meet Our Clean Team
Our Downtown Albany BID Clean Team is on the job year-round to help ensure a visually appealing Downtown for all of us. As of March 1, the team began its spring and summer schedule increasing their coverage to 128 man hours per week.
