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Our thanks to the organizations that supported this guide. Publisher: Advance Media New York Editor-in-Chief: Kathryn Holland Managing Editors: Michelle Santos and Danielle Walsh Contributing Editors: Jay Cloutier, Kathy Quandt, Lisa Flatley Contributing Staff: Jill Delaney, Deb Goedeke, Michele Endries, Maeve McEneny, Barbara Mitchell, Kristen Thatcher Graphic Design: Peter Allen Photo credits: Discover Albany, Joe Fazioli

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rt, in its many forms, is a way for people to make sense of history and culture and to express the character of a place and its people. Albany County is full of opportunities to engage with art in traditional settings and in unexpected spaces. The recent explosion of public art in our area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from an 8,000-pound Alexander Calder outdoor sculpture to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Downtown is Pawsomeâ&#x20AC;? project with colorfully customized Nipper canine sculptures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; creates community and conversation. In addition to adding color and visual interest to our area, the works have become local attractions and popular selfie spots for residents and visitors alike. Read on to see just some of the many ways you can experience art in Albany County! Follow along using #ArtfulAlbany!

The inspiration for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Visitors Guide came from the #CapitalWalls murals that are sprinkled throughout d ow n tow n A l b a ny. T h i s p ro j e c t , spearheaded by the Albany Center Gallery, Albany Barn and the Albany Parking Authority, provides Albany visitors and residents with uplifting, educational and thought-provoking works of public art. As of January 1, 2020, 16 murals have been completed throughout downtown Albany, with more on the horizon. Look for the stars on the map in the centerfold to see where you can find all of the murals in downtown, including the five artists and completed murals shown in our pages.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The River That Flows in Two Directionsâ&#x20AC;? by Rachel Baxter @rachelabaxter

What inspired your mural?

I was definitely inspired by the proximity to the Hudson River. I wanted the mural to have a sense of place and bring attention to the wonderful riverfront that we have here in Albany. I really wanted it to have a sense of movement, beauty and reference the geographical location that it inhabits. We all see the finished product, but how much planning goes into a mural? An immense amount of planning goes into it. I think the conversation started at least a year before the actual painting of the mural happened. There are a lot of meetings, a lot of paperwork, many conversations about the potential for the mural, and that all happens before and during the design and editing phase. Then, after all that, you get to start planning how to physically take this digital mockup, or hand drawing, and make it come to life. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the true adventure A L BA N Y.O R G

beginsâ&#x20AC;Ś There are so many moving parts and it requires so much help from so many different people, and it is so worth it. These murals are transforming our city and bringing people together in really wonderful ways. Why did you get involved with the #CapitalWalls project and what have you gotten out of it? I first got involved after having a conversation with Tony Iadicicco about the need for more public art in Albany. He and the other partners of #CapitalWalls (Albany Barn and Albany Parking Authority) were excited about the possibilities and the potential it held for the region. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to create my very first mural because of this project and have done a handful more since then. I have met so many incredible people because of this opportunity and have been able to see this city grow and change and learn about new artists living in the area. D I S C OV E R A L BA N Y V I S I TO R S G U I D E 2 0 2 0 ď Ž 7

#Cap alWalls Rip Van Winkle mural by Billy Lyon, in collaboration with Albany Center Gallery, Lyon and Nine Pin Ciderworks.

#IApple ALBANY mural designed by Joe Klockowski and painted by Ilona Klimek. Photos: Courtesy Nine Pin Cider.

lbany has strong craft beverage roots, as the city was once the center of the North American brewing scene. Recently, Albany County has experienced a craft beverage renaissance with the opening of many cideries, breweries, wineries and distilleries. Each of these producers has its own fascinating and unique story to tell. A few of them creatively express parts of their story through murals painted inside and outside their tasting rooms.

under the shadow of a huge rose mural painted 20 years ago by the father of Alejandro del Peral, Nine Pinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founder. The tasting roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patio is adorned with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cider Monsterâ&#x20AC;? mural that was a spur-of-the-moment creation by graphic artist Colin Byrne. This graffiti-style mural inspired Nine Pinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Cider Monster small-batch cider produced each year.

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Most recently, local artists have painted two new murals on the Thacher Street side of the cidery. I Apple Albany is an Instagram-lovers dream. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;moveable muralâ&#x20AC;? Rip Van Winkle is a nod to the game from the infamous story that inspired the cideryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand name.

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Mural on Livingston Ave by Gaia and Nanook.

Albany Distilling’s ADCo Bar & Bottle Shop is in a renovated 19th-century Nabisco factory, complete with twinkle lights and exposed brick walls. Before heading in to sip on a handcrafted cocktail, admire the mural directly to the right of the garage door. The mural by street artists Gaia and Nanook was part of “The Living Walls” public art program in 2011. Fort Orange Brewing’s name is a nod to the 17th-century Dutch settlement Fort Orange, a trading post at the location of present-day Albany. Visitors heading to the brewery’s Warehouse District taproom can’t miss the massive mural depicting the historic Fort Orange Trading Post. This brewery truly captures the spirit of Albany!

Sip, swirl and savor at the following craft beverage locations. Craft Beverages Capital Craft Beverage Trail capitalcraftbeveragetrail.com Albany Distilling Co., Inc. 78 Montgomery St. and 75 Livingston Ave., Albany (518) 621-7191 | albanydistilling.com Brookview Station Winery 1283 Brookview Station Rd., Castleton (518) 732-7317 | brookviewstationwinery.com C H Evans Brewing Co. at the Albany Pump Station 19 Quackenbush Sq., Albany (518) 447-9000 | evansale.com Druthers Brewing Co. 1053 Broadway, Albany (518) 650-7996 | druthersbrewing.com Fort Orange Brewing 450 N. Pearl St., Albany (518) 992-3103 | fortorangebrewing.com Hudson-Chatham Winery 1900 State Route 66, Ghent (518) 392-9463 | hudsonchathamwinery.com Nine Pin Ciderworks, LLC 929 Broadway, Albany (518) 449-9999 | ninepincider.com

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How do you incorporate art into your food and/ or menu? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cliche is true, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;everyone eats with their eyes first.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Although there is a lot of thought that goes into the profile of a dish, there also is in the way we present it. We like to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;paintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; our plates so that the dish is pleasing to the eye.â&#x20AC;? - Dimitrios Menagias, Head Chef, City Beer Hall

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use art in many ways. In my food, I try to stimulate all the senses the way any other artist does. I also look to artists for my style of presentation. I love Chagallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of space and color, Kandinskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s juxtaposition of objects and colors and even Escherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation of patterns.â&#x20AC;? - Ric Orlando, Executive Chef and Owner, New World Bistro Bar

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe food is Artâ&#x20AC;Śwe, as chefs, try to find balance in our dishes through color and texture to create.â&#x20AC;? - David Gibson, Executive Chef, Renaissance Albany Hotel & Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was b o r n in Indonesia, which Photo: James Mosely has a ver y rich centuries-old culture and an amazing, heady, fragrant, layered cuisine. There are so many elements to inspire!â&#x20AC;? - Yono Purnomo, Executive Chef & Owner, Yonoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

White Peach Glazed Quail, Arepa, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onions and Mole by Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Renaissance Albany Hotel. Photo: James Mosely

How do you use your creativity as a chef to create your seasonal menus? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life initiates art. Cooking the bounties of each season gives me a way to realize that energy.â&#x20AC;? - John LaPosta, Head Chef and Owner, Innovo Kitchen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating a seasonal menu is always a fun oppor tunit y to find new and different ways to use the bounty of the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. Working with local products in season lets us express what we love most about this region by creating new flavors and experiences from what is produced right next door.â&#x20AC;? - Ian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, Head Chef, Albany Pump Station â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Maggie McFlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seasonal menu, I tend to draw inspiration from many sources, whether it be food trends or items that I see or try. I find ways to incorporate all these aspects into the food â&#x20AC;&#x153;artâ&#x20AC;? that our kitchens are creating. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to me that our guests are experiencing something different than the day-to-day traditional. Even if the item may be a classic, how can I spin it to make it a bit more unique or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;out of the box.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? - Rogerio Prates, Head Executive Chef, Maggie McFlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Chilled Red & Yellow Heirloom Tomato Soup, Passion Fruit Panna Cotta, Chicharron by Wellington’s at Renaissance Albany Hotel. Photo: James Mosely

Twenty-four Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs “Rendang” by Yono’s. Photo: Doug Liebig.

Heirloom Cauliflower Roast by New World Bistro Bar. Photo: Ric Orlando.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journeyâ&#x20AC;? by Arzu Fallahi @color.of.moments

What inspired your mural? My mural is about beauty that comes along with a diverse culture. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrating otherness, sharing my diverse experiences as a citizen of both the East and the West. This piece depicts a paper boat and symbolizes the beauty and bravery of an immigrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey.

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We all see the finished product, but how much planning goes into a mural?

In the case of #CapitalWalls, a huge chunk of planning was done by the curator and partners, from selecting the artists, finding partners, finding the right area and equipment, working out the insurance for the artist, supporting the artist while at work...so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rather a lengthy process. On the artist side, after the design is selected, planning the execution of details a week or two before the start. Why did you get involved with the #CapitalWalls project and what have you gotten out of it? I wanted to say something as a woman, artist and an immigrant, and I wanted to be a part of making Albany more artful, beautiful and inclusive. I feel more connected and part of a city I call home.

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re you hosting a meeting in Albany? Art has been incorporated into many of the meeting spaces around town. Against the backdrop of inspiring murals or a world-class modern art collection, your meeting is bound to impress!

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Inside the Albany Capital Center, visitors are greeted with beautiful murals that chart Albanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth from a small riverside settlement to a booming state capital. Spanning 400 years, the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history is filled with people, places and stories that matter. Artist Dahl Taylor has captured the energy and beauty of the region with these sweeping murals created to inspire and educate visitors about the many assets and history of Albany County. The Bull Moose Club was designed to create a hospitality-driven environment t h a t wo u l d m a ke m e m b e r s fe e l comfortable and excited to work in the space. While the coworking spot has one of the best views in Albany, directly overlooking the Capitol building, the team wanted to provide an inspiring, energizing and interactive atmosphere inside the space, too. This vibe was achieved by transforming otherwise blank walls with art that provokes thought and conversation. As a coworking space, interaction among people with different backgrounds, skillsets and industries is constant. Providing the creative space to not

Depictions of Albanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history in Dahl Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mural at Albany Capital Center. only facilitate, but to enhance these interactions allows for more innovative a n d p ro d u c ti ve p ro b le m-s o l v in g, brainstorming and planning. In recognition of the importance of the arts, and the emergence of New York as the home of many of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative and talented artists, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller began plans for the Empire State Plaza Art Collection in 1961. The collection was selected by a commission appointed by Governor Rockefeller and helped set a precedent by incorporating complementary art into the design of the Empire State Plazaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public buildings and spaces. The Empire State Plaza Art Collection consists of 92 modern art paintings, sculptures and

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tapestries purchased from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, including works by Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Joan Mitchell and Mark Rothko. In all, 82 artists who were working in New York during that period are represented. First-time visitors are often amazed at the scope and size of the collection, especially when seeing some of the wellknown and respected artists included.

GALLERIES & ART MUSEUMS Albany Center Gallery 488 Broadway, Albany (518) 462-4775 | albanycentergallery.org Empire State Plaza Art Collection Empire State Plaza, Albany (518) 473-7521 | ogs.ny.gov/ESP/Art Fenimore Art Museum 5798 State Hwy 80 (Lake Rd.), Cooperstown (607) 547-1400 | fenimoreartmuseum.org Guggenheim Gallery 63 Huyck Rd., Rensselaerville (518) 797-5100 careyinstitute.org/guggenheim-gallery Mandeville Gallery at Union College Union College, 807 Union St., Schenectady (518) 388-6004 | union.edu/gallery

PERFORMING ARTS Albany Symphony Orchestra 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (518) 465-4755 | albanysymphony.com Capital Repertory Theatre 111 N Pearl St., Albany (Moving to 251 N Pearl St. after April 2020) 2020), Albany (518) 445-7469 | capitalrep.org Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc. 1925 NY-203, Chatham (518) 392-9292 | machaydntheatre.org Mop & Bucket Improv Theater Co. 10 N Jay St., Schenectady (518) 577-6726 | mopco.org Musicians of Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;alwyck 511 Mohawk Ave., Scotia (518) 366-7513 | musiciansofmaalwyck.org Old Songs Community Art Center 37 S Main St., Voorheesville (518) 765-2815 | oldsongs.org

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A tour group views artwork in the concourse at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Photo: Courtesy of NYS Office of General Services. Times Union Center (TUC) 51 S Pearl St., Albany (518) 487-2000 timesunioncenter-albany.com

Palace Performing Arts Center 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (518) 465-3334 | palacealbany.com Park Playhouse Washington Park Lakehouse, Albany (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com Performance Spaces for the 21st Century (PS21) 2980 Route 66, Chatham (518) 392-6121 | ps21chatham.org Proctors Theatre 432 State St., Schenectady (518) 346-6204 | proctorscollaborative.org Skip Parsons Dixieland & All that Jazz 2172 Indian Fields Rd., Feura Bush (518) 768-2231 | skipparsons.com The Egg Empire State Plaza, Albany (518) 473-1845 | theegg.org

Troy Chromatic Concerts, Inc. P.O. Box 1574, Troy (518) 273-0038 | troychromatics.org Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second St., Troy (518) 273-0038 | troymusichall.org

ARTS & CULTURE Albany Art Room 350 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 915-1091 | albanyartroom.com Albany Barn, Inc. 56 Second St., Albany (518) 935-4858 | albanybarn.org New York State Writers Institute University at Albany, Albany (518) 442-5620 | nyswritersinstitute.org

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rt has always been part of Albanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400-year old history. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skyline is defined by four centuries of architecture. Many of these historic structures are considered architectural marvels or are filled with artistic treasures. Explore Albany Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums, landmarks and heritage sites to learn about the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storied past through art.

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Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is the second oldest museum in the country. The museum boasts a treasure trove of art and historical objects documenting the life and culture of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upper Hudson Valley from the late 17th-century to present. Famous for its breathtaking collection of Hudson River School paintings featuring legendary artists such as Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Jasper Cropsey and Asher Durand, this fantastic museum should top every visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (and localâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) bucket list.

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The Albany Institute of History & Art holds more than 90 paintings of American landscapes attributed to Hudson River School artists. Photo: Courtesy Albany Institute of History & Art. With its picturesque chambers and storied past, the New York State Capitol building is an architectural gem not to be missed. Marvel at the Million Dollar Staircase and see if you can spy George Washington, Abraham Lincoln or Alexander Hamilton among the 77 Famous Faces carved into the sandstone. This grand staircase took over 10 years to construct and features the work of hundreds of stonecutters and carvers. Wander down the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hall of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;? to view breathtaking depictions of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural and architectural wonders by a variety of painters. Or, peruse the portrait gallery in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hall of Governorsâ&#x20AC;? and learn something new about New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is a Georgian-style mansion that was the home of Revolutionary War Major General Philip Schuyler and his family. Numerous projects to restore the elegant mansion have occurred, including the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruins of Romeâ&#x20AC;? wallpaper. Through Philip Schuylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1761 travel receipts, we know this 18th-century hand-painted English wallpaper once embellished the mansionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s halls. After a detailed process, there are now stunning reproductions of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruins of Romeâ&#x20AC;? adorning the downstairs entry hall and upstairs saloon. Discover New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dutch heritage at the country estate of Casparus Francis Pruyn. Built 1825â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1830, the Pruyn House in Colonie features a blend of Federal and Greek Revival architecture.

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The country manor, which was a 182acre working farm, is decorated with landscape paintings, portraits and photographs of the Pruyn family. Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association (ACHA), was built in 1797-1798 for Revolutionary War General Abraham Ten Broeck. The Federal-style mansion features portraits of Abraham and Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Ten Broeck, a portrait by famed folk painter Ammi Phillips and a rare wax portrait of two Ten Broeck grandchildren. View the ACHA’s special exhibit “Portraits: Memory & Identity” in its adjacent King’s Place galleries, sited in an unusual centerarched Greek-revival building built in 1852-1856. America’s first Shaker settlement is now the site of Shaker Heritage Society in Colonie. One of the most successful communal societies in American history, the Shakers influenced American cultural

The Milion Dollar Staircase at the New York State Capitol. identity through their craftsmanship, innovation and music. The unique architecture of the 1848 Meeting House was designed to accommodate the dancing and a cappella singing at the core of Shaker worship. The building remains a great place for dance, singing and craftsmanship today. 48 Hudson, the Van Ostrande-Radliff House, was built in 1728 and is the oldest surviving building in Albany. Historic Albany Foundation is working to stabilize and preserve this important piece of America’s Dutch history. As an effort to raise money and awareness, there is a large theater scrim draped over the

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building depicting what the building may have looked like in the 1700s. The rendering is based on research from the New Netherland Research Center and was designed by artist Lee Dixon. The congregation of the First Church in Albany was established in 1642 and is the second oldest congregation in New York State. In addition to housing the oldest pulpit in America, the historic church boasts beautiful Tiffany stainedglass windows. Visitors can view the windows and learn more about the church during a stop on the Historic Downtown Albany Food Tour by Taste of Troy Food Tours. Admire the splendor of “Albany’s Castle,” the State University of New York’s System headquarters. Designed in a Flemish Gothic style, the opulent structure was built in 1914 as the Delaware & Hudson Railroad corporate offices and to screen the view of the railroad yards as an attractive backdrop for State Street. The southern part of the building was constructed a few years later to house the Albany Evening Journal. The 13-story high central tower is capped by an 8-foot-tall working weathervane that is a replica of Henry Hudson’s ship, the Half Moon.

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eople have been bridging the gap between art and science since early humans began painting the natural world on cave walls. It is how we make sense of and interact with complex ideas. STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) has become a popular focus in childhood learning. Recently an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? has been added to the acronym to represent art. Area science and technology museums have embraced art and integrated it into their programming. Art can also be found in the unique natural landscapes throughout Albany County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nature is the ultimate muse.

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CMOST (Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Science and Technology) prefers to use STEAM (vs. STEM) because adding the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? encourages creativity in projects and programs. The museum incorporates art in its outreach efforts, field trips and exhibitions. CMOST celebrates the quintessential role of play and the belief that children flourish when they can explore, discover and im a g in e w i th th e ir grown-ups. Visitors can investigate the A in STEAM each Friday and employ their creativity in a variety of education programming. At miSci (Museum of Innovation & Science) galleries adjacent to the main STEM exhibition hall display artwork Visitors of all ages can get hands and host activities on at the Museum of Innovation & that infuse the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Science (miSci) in Schenectady. in STEAM. Through multimedia hands-on learning experiences, miSci presents the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest standards-based experiential education programs. In the Challenger Learning Center, Suits-Bueche Planetarium and through its changing interactive exhibitions, the museum delivers dynamic â&#x20AC;&#x153;edutainmentâ&#x20AC;? that inspires the next generation of STEM changemakers while shaping a scientifically informed citizenship. A L BA N Y.O R G

The Pine Hollow Arboretum is a 22-acre, accredited public arboretum located in Slingerlands, NY. The Arboretumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to preserve, manage and enhance native and introduced species of trees, shrubs and other plants in a natural environment through ecologically conscious management practices. Its beautiful, year-round setting invites people to view nature as art, whether it is the delicate beauty of blooming magnolias or the statuesque presence of huge white pine trees. Trails and grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk, with a suggested donation of $5. Located between the majestic Catskill and Adirondack mountains, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve offers visitors an experience rich in geological, natural and cultural history. Known for its gently rolling sand dunes, this 3,300-acre preserve is home to a unique variety of rare plants and animals, including the federally endangered Karner blue Explore the Albany Pine Bush butterfly. Visitors are invited Preserve inside and out. to venture into the preserve or explore the hands-on Discovery Center. Albany Pine Bush Preserve encourages the appreciation of the aesthetic beauty of the pine bush. People are encouraged to share their snapshots in an annual Pine Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit, young Pine Bush Pups create crafts from natural artifacts, and teens and adults learn about the intersection of art and science through nature journaling. Nature journaling brings STEAM together in one place by recording observations and reflections on the natural world through illustration, poetry and in other creative ways. Entries reflect the interests of the observer and can include detailed scientific notations and measurements, sketches of species observed in the field, photographs, poems, watercolor paintings and more. The Discovery Center Gift Shop features local artisans and authors inspired by the unique landscape and inhabitants of this area. D I S C OV E R A L BA N Y V I S I TO R S G U I D E 2 0 2 0 ď Ž 1 9

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illuminatedâ&#x20AC;? by Cara Hanley @caramhanley

What inspired your mural? When I was invited to participate in the #CapitalWalls project, I knew I wanted to take the opportunity to pay homage to the city that I call home, Albany. The truth is that I am really in love with our quirky little city. I have lived here most of my life and yet when I walk around, I continue to find details, like the intricate cornices of buildings or the greenery popping up through the sidewalk, that I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t noticed before. My goal for the mural â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illuminatedâ&#x20AC;? was to inspire a sense of wonder related to our city. I believe that nighttime inspires introspection and curiosity, so the night scene in my mural is aimed to relate a sense of dreaminess.

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We all see the finished product, but how much planning goes into a mural? Planning a mural can be a long process. For my mural â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illuminated,â&#x20AC;? I started sketches months before, while I was on an artist residency in Venice, Italy. This was actually great timing because I was experiencing some homesickness and brainstorming was a great way of tying me back to home. The sketch process is a back and forth between the artist, art director and funders to make sure that everyone is in support of the final work. This is both challenging and rewarding. When creating a work of public art, it is important that the community is considered with sensitivity. Why did you get involved with the #CapitalWalls project and what have you got ten out of it? When I was approached about the #CapitalWalls project, I experienced a mixture of excitement and terror. I lunged at

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the opportunity to create something for the community that I hold dear to my heart, but I was also nervous about creating such a large-scale piece. My primary medium is watercolor and I tend to work on a small scale. However, I knew I could not pass up this opportunity. Tony from Albany Center Gallery and partners Albany Barn and Albany Parking Authority provided me a lot of encouragement and friends and family were also a huge support for me during this time. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone by taking on this project and I grew from the experience. Creating a mural was a truly magical experience and I have since had several opportunities to create wall and window murals for local businesses. Working large-scale is such a physical experience and a huge contrast to my usual process. The variety keeps me inspired and thinking more flexibly.

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City scenes arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only spaces being brightened up with art! Art created in rural areas adds beauty to the landscape. In late 2016, a group of Bethlehem residents, inspired by the idea of creating public works of art along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, joined forces with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy to form Art on the Rail Trail (ART). Since then, ARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts have been instrumental in beautifying the area during all seasons and increasing the sense of community ownership of the trail. Currently, there are five murals along the Rail Trail and the committee hosts a community art festival, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chalk the Walkâ&#x20AC;? (right), each September.

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The Iroquois Museum (Howes Cave, NY) opens â&#x20AC;&#x153;Identity/Identify,â&#x20AC;? a thought-provoking new exhibit on April 2, 2020. The exhibit explores who is considered Iroquois and how these definitions and designations determine access to tribal and federal resources, rights, residency options and other components of cultural and community participation. Artistic responses created specifically for the exhibit from Iroquois country will present the political and polarizing issues surrounding blood quantum standards, the position and challenges of mixed race individuals, those who grew up off reservation and other issues of identity.

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What inspired your mural? A lot of the elements within the mural were inspired by Albany and its history. For example, the blue-on-blue floral pattern is a nod to Dutch porcelain and there is a color way that is a reference to New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state flag. While I was painting, I really enjoyed walking around and checking out the architecture of the city. There are some great Art Deco buildings downtown and one of my patterns is a deco design.

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We all see the finished product, but how much planning goes into a mural? A lot of planning goes into the execution of a mural, especially one of the size I did in Albany. Doing a seven-story building â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just wing it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have a plan. But always, things pop up and you have to adapt on the fly. You figure out the paint and stuff, but for my work the scale is key. I want the patterns to be in proportion to the size of building Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on. Why did you get involved with the #CapitalWalls project and what have you gotten out of it? Well, Tony at Albany Center Gallery had asked me, as he had seen my work before and as he explained the project, it sounded good. And as I got into town and Tony drove me around and showed me some murals in town and upcoming projects that were coming, I was really glad to be involved. I always think the best thing of painting in other towns is the people you meet along the way. We got a ton of encouragement and positive vibes from the city as we were painting and that means a lot. People being excited about what you are doing is great. A L BA N Y.O R G

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Tulips are a symbol of Albany County’s rich Dutch heritage; don’t miss the Annual Tulip Festival in May!

WINTER December 2019 – March 2020 EMPIRE SKATE PLAZA ICE RINK Empire State Plaza (518) 473-6299 empirestateplaza.ny.gov/ice-rink January 15 – 19 EASTERN SYNCHRONIZED SKATING SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Times Union Center (518) 487-2000 timesunioncenter-albany.com January 16 – 18 ALBANY WINE & DINE FOR THE ARTS Downtown Albany albanywinefest.com January 17 – February 9 YOUR BEST ONE Capital Repertory Theatre (518) 445-7469 | capitalrep.org February 20 – March 8 JERRY LEE VS. JERRY LEE Park Playhouse, Cohoes Music Hall (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com

February 27 – March 15 LADY DAY Park Playhouse, Cohoes Music Hall (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com

March 14 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Central Ave. and Washington Ave. albanystpatricksdayparade.com

March 28 ALBANY FILM FESTIVAL New York State Writers Institute, University at Albany (518) 442-5620 | nyswritersinstitute.org

March 19 & 21 NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL 1ST & 2ND ROUNDS Times Union Center (518) 487-2000 timesunioncenter-albany.com

SPRING March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 SUGARING OFF SUNDAYS Farmer’s Museum (607) 547-1450 | farmersmuseum.org March 6 – April 5 THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY Capital Repertory Theatre (518) 445-7469 | capitalrep.org March 7 HANNAFORD KIDZ EXPO Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov

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March 21 9TH ANNUAL SAP RUN 5K Knox Town Hall (518) 872-1390 | saprun5k.org

June 27 KIDS NATIONAL BASKET WEAVING DAY Shaker Heritage Society (518) 456-7890 | shakerheritage.org

August 2 – 22 ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA: THE MUSICAL Washington Park (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com

April 16 – 26 PIPPIN Park Playhouse, Cohoes Music Hall (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com

July 4 NEW YORK STATE’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov

August 5 NYS FOOD FESTIVAL Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov

May 3 ALBANY HISTORY FAIR Historic Cherry Hill (518) 434-4791 | historiccherryhill.org May 3 LIVING HISTORY DAY Ten Broeck Mansion (518) 436-9826 | tenbroeckmansion.org May 9 – 10 ANNUAL TULIP FESTIVAL Washington Park (518) 434-2032 | albanyevents.org May 30 ALBANY PINE BUSH LUPINE FEST Albany Pine Bush Preserve (518) 456-0655 | albanypinebush.org

SUMMER June 11 – July 30 ALIVE AT FIVE Jennings Landing (518) 434-2032 | albanyevents.org June 13 ART ON LARK Lark Street BID larkstreet.org

July 8, 15, 22, 29 NYS CAPITAL CONCERT SERIES Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov July 10 – August 16 SISTER ACT Capital Repertory Theatre (518) 445-7469 | capitalrep.org July 24 – 27 BASEBALL HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Baseball Hall of Fame (607) 547-7200 | baseballhall.org

August 18 – 23 ALTAMONT FAIR Altamont Fairgrounds (518) 861-6671 | altamontfair.com August 21 – 22 DISNEY’S ARISTOCATS KIDS Park Playhouse, Cohoes Music Hall (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com

FALL September 3RD ANNUAL ALBANY BOOK FESTIVAL NYS Writers Institute, University at Albany (518) 442-5620 | nyswritersinstitute.org

July 28 – August 1 ALICE IN WONDERLAND Park Playhouse, Cohoes Music Hall (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com August 1 BLACK ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov

September 5 – 6 CAPITAL DISTRICT SCOTTISH GAMES Altamont Fairgrounds (518) 456-3510 | scotgames.com

Celebrating agriculture, history and current culture, the Altamont Fair is a county tradition 126 years in the making!

June 26 – 28 40TH OLDSONGS FOLK FESTIVAL Altamont Fairgrounds (518) 765-2815 | festival.oldsongs.org June 14 CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL Washington Park (518) 462-6138 | capitalpridecenter.org June 19 BOOTLEGGER TOUR Discover Albany Visitors Center (518) 434-0405 | albany.org June 21 DAD FEST Washington Park (518) 434-2032 | albanyevents.org June 26 – July 25 EVITA Park Playhouse, Washington Park (518) 434-2035 | parkplayhouse.com A L BA N Y.O R G

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Experience Fall at Albany’s iconic Empire State Plaza Events with the Hops and Harvest Festival. Photo: Joe Fazioli. September 5 39TH ANNUAL IROQUOIS INDIAN FESTIVAL Iroquois Indian Museum (518) 296-8949 | iroquoismuseum.org September 12 ALBANY RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL Jennings Landing (518) 434-2032 | albanyevents.org September 12 – 13 SEPTEMBER HARVEST CRAFT FAIR Shaker Heritage Society (518) 456-7890 | shakerheritage.org September 16 HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov September 19 – 20 10TH ANNUAL DISCOVER THE HILLTOWNS TOUR Throughout Berne, Knox, Rensselaerville & Westerlo (518) 618-5376 | hilltowns.org September 19 HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov September 26 NORTH ALBANY OKTOBERFEST Warehouse District (518) 427-2461 | wolffsbiergarten.com

September 26 LARKFEST Lark Street (518) 415-1109 | larkstreetbid.org October CAPITOL HAUNTINGS TOUR New York State Capitol (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov October DRINK ALBANY Capital Craft Beverage Trail, Downtown Albany capitalcraftbeveragetrail.com October 11 MOHAWK HUDSON RIVER MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON Schenectady/Albany mohawkhudsonmarathon.com October 11 EERIE ALBANY GHOST TOUR Discover Albany Visitors Center (518) 434-0405 | albany.org October 12 SMOKEY BEAR DAY Albany Pine Bush (518) 456-0655 | albanypinebush.org October 14 – 17, 21 – 24 MURDER AT CHERRY HILL Historic Cherry Hill (518) 434-4791 | historiccherryhill.org

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Thanksgiving – January CAPITAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK Washington Park (518) 435-0392 albanycapitalholidaylights.com December HOLIDAY HOUSE Ten Broeck Mansion (518) 436-9826 tenbroeckmansion.org December 6 GREAT TRAIN EXTRAVAGANZA NYS Museum gtealbany.com December 6 NEW YORK STATE HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Empire State Plaza (518) 474-2418 empirestateplaza.ny.gov Go to our events calendar for a full list of holiday events: albany.org/thingsto-do/events-calendar A L BA N Y.O R G

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geraldineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reverieâ&#x20AC;? by Liz Zunon @lizzunon

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The arts and entertainment inspired my mural; especially the freedom of expression that we have as young children when we play, dance, sing, make up stories and explore the world. That is the freedom I seek, as an adult artist, every time I create. We all see the finished product, but how much planning goes into a mural? There was a lot of planning before actually putting paint on the mural. After taking photographs of the blank wall space, I created a couple of pencil sketches using characters from my sketchbooks and additional musical, dance and theater elements inspired by my conversations with Tony at Albany Center Gallery and research about the performances at our local theaters. This research also inspired my color palette, leading me to paint a watercolor study and a computer mock-up of my vision for the mural. After my color studies were A L BA N Y.O R G

approved, it was time to buy the paint! Then came transferring my pencil sketches onto the mural, projecting them onto the wall at night and outlining the figures and shapes in black paint. Finally came the best part: opening paint cans and making the mural come to life! Why did you get involved with the #CapitalWalls project and what have you gotten out of it? I got involved with the #CapitalWalls project because I was looking for an artistic challenge (this was my first mural), because I believe in the power of public art and because I felt that my experience as a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book illustrator could contribute to this vision of more public art in the urban spaces of Albany. Through painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geraldineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reverie,â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;liveâ&#x20AC;? art in my own community and open up conversations with others about the power of the arts and the freedom of childhood. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also made me view myself as a member of a local artistic community in the Capital Region. D I S C OV E R A L BA N Y V I S I TO R S G U I D E 2 0 2 0 ď Ž 2 9

ATTRACTIONS Albany City Hall 24 Eagle St., Albany (518) 434-5075 | albanyny.org Albany County Historical AssociationTen Broeck Mansion 9 Ten Broeck Pl., Albany (518) 436-9826 | tenbroeckmansion.org Albany Institute of History & Art 125 Washington Ave., Albany (518) 463-4478 | albanyinstitute.org Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission 195 New Karner Rd., Albany (518) 456-0655 | albanypinebush.org Albany Rural Cemetery Cemetery Ave., Albany (518) 463-7017 | albanyruralcemetery.org American Italian Heritage Museum & Cultural Center 1227 Central Ave., Albany (518) 435-1979 | americanitalianmuseum.org Cathedral of All Saints 62 S Swan St., Albany (518) 465-1342 | thecathedralofallsaints.org Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 125 Eagle St., Albany (518) 463-4447 | cathedralic.com Corning Tower Observation Deck Empire State Plaza, Albany (518) 473-7665 | ogs.ny.gov

Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) 250 Jordan Rd., Rensselaer Tech Park, Troy (518) 235-2120 | CMOST.org

Historic St. Agnes Cemetery 48 Cemetery Ave., Albany (518) 463-0134 capitaldistrictcemeteries.org

Crailo State Historic Site 9 1⁄2 Riverside Ave., Rensselaer (518) 463-8738 nysparks.com/historic-sites/30/details.aspx

Howe Caverns 255 Discovery Dr., Howes Cave (518) 296-8900 | howecaverns.com

Discover Albany Visitors Center 25 Quackenbush Sq., Albany (518) 434-0405 | albany.org Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov Executive Mansion 138 Eagle St., Albany (518) 474-2418 governor.ny.gov/explore-governors-mansion FASNY Museum of Firefighting 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson (518) 822-1875 | fasnyfiremuseum.com First Church in Albany 110 N Pearl St., Albany (518) 463-4449 | firstchurchinalbany. org Goold Orchards, Inc. 1283 Brookview Station Rd., Castleton (518) 732-7317 | goold.com Henry Hudson Planetarium 25 Quackenbush Sq., Albany (518) 434-0405 | albany.org Historic Cherry Hill 523 1⁄2 S Pearl St., Albany (518) 434-4791 | historiccherryhill.org

Irish American Heritage Museum 370 Broadway, Albany (518) 427-1916 | irish-us.org Iroquois Indian Museum 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave (518) 296-8949 | iroquoismuseum.org Knickerbocker Historical Society P.O. Box 29, Schaghticoke (518) 424-9562 | knickmansion.com Lebanon Valley Heritage Center P.O. Box 74, New Lebanon (917) 287-7669 | lvheritagecenter.org Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction (518) 887-5073 | schenectadyhistorical.org Museum of Innovation & Science (miSci) 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady (518) 382-7890 | misci.org National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 25 Main St., Cooperstown (607) 547-7200 | baseballhall.org New York Power Authority Visitors Center 1378 State Route 30, P.O. Box 898, North Blenheim (518) 287-6380 | nypa.gov/vc/blengil

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New York State Capitol Washington Ave. and State St., Albany (518) 474-2418 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov

Thomas Cole National Historic Site 218 Spring St., Catskill (518) 943-7465 | thomascole.org

New York State Department of Education/ Education Building 89 Washington Ave., Albany 518-474-5889 | nysed.gov

Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc 194 Livingston Ave., Albany (518) 432-4432 undergroundrailroadhistory.org

New York State Military Museum 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs (518) 581-5100 friendsofthenysmilitarymuseum.com New York State Museum 222 Madison Ave., Albany (518) 474-5877 | nysm.nysed.gov Olana State Historic Site 5720 Route 9G, Hudson (518) 828-0135 | olana.org Old Stone Fort Museum 145 Fort Rd., Schoharie (518) 295-7192 | theoldstonefort.org Pruyn House 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham (518) 783-1435 | pruynhouse.org Riverside Maple Farms 7152 Amsterdam Rd., Glenville (518) 214-4014 | riversidemaple.com

USS Slater DE766 1 Quay St., Intersection of Broadway & Quay St., Albany (518) 431-1943 | ussslater.org Van Schaick Mansion 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes (518) 489-5190 | vanschaickmansion.org

WildPlay Elements Park features adventure courses and a What’s To Fear Jump (WTF Jump). Photo: Joe Fazioli. SIGHTSEEING Ghosts of Albany Tours Corner of State and Lodge Sts., Albany (718) 704-3105 | ghostsofalbany.com

TOURS & ITINERARIES CRUISES Dutch Apple Cruises, Inc. 141 Broadway, Intersection of Broadway & Quay Sts., Albany (518) 463-0220 | dutchapplecruises.com Lake George Steamboat Company 57 Beach Rd., Lake George (518) 668-5777 | lakegeorgesteamboat.com

HEAR About HERE Albany (518) 250-9488 | hearabouthere.com Sports Travel and Tours Inc. 60 Main St, P.O. Box 50, Hatfield (413) 247-7678 sportstravelandtours.com/albany Taste of Troy Food Tours, LLC 24 Oak Rd., Delmar (518) 495-2277 | tasteoftroyfoodtours.com

Saratoga Automobile Museum 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (518) 587-1935 | saratogaautomuseum.org Schenectady County Historical Society 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady (518) 374-0263 | schenectadyhistorical.org Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site 32 Catherine St., Albany (518) 434-0834 nysparks.com/historic-sites/33/details.aspx Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Rd., Albany (518) 456-7890 | shakerheritage.org St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 107 State St., Albany (518) 434-3502 | stpeterschurchalbany.org Stillwater Blockhouse Museum Blockhouse Park, Route 4, Stillwater (518) 664-1847 x39 | stillwater.org

The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor 1172 Route 9, Queensbury (518) 792-3500 sixflags.com/parks/greatescape

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PARKS, RECREATION, AND RESOURCES Albany Rowing Center P.O. Box 857, Albany albanyrowingcenter.org Albany Corning Preserve - Jennings Landing 1 Quay St., Albany Clubhouse Racebook 711 Central Ave., Albany (518) 438-0127 | capitalotb.com Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor 1 Delaware Ave., Cohoes (518) 237-7000 | eriecanalway.org Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club P.O. Box 12304, Albany (518) 810-8427 | hmrrc.com John Boyd Thacher State Park 830 Thacher Park Rd., Voorheesville (518) 872-1237 | parks.ny.gov/parks/128 Lark Street Yoga 351 Hudson Ave., Albany (518) 599-5295 | larkstreetyoga.com Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy 425 Kenwood Ave., Delmar (518) 436-6346 | mohawkhudson.org Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition, Inc. P.O. Box 90, Clifton Park (518) 406-8610 | mohawktowpath.org Mountain Ridge Adventure 300 Weatherwax Rd., Schenectady (518) 227-1058 mountainridgeadventure.com The Pine Hollow Arboretum 34 Pine Hollow Rd., Slingerlands (518) 992-2033 | pinehollowarboretum.org Upstate Kayak Rentals Throughout the Capital Region (518) 209-1063 | upstatekayakrentals.com Washington Park State and Willet Sts., Albany (518) 434-5699 | albanyny.gov WildPlay Elements Parks 830 Thacher Park, Voorheesville 1-800-668-7771 | wildplay.com/thacher SPORTS & VENUES Albany All Stars Roller Derby P.O. Box 2306, Albany (518) 588-5128 | albanyallstars.com Bethlehem Area YMCA 900 Delaware Ave., Albany (518) 439-4394 | cdymca.org

Experience a delicious adventure with the Historic Downtown Albany Food Tour curated by Taste of Troy Food Tours. Photo: Courtesy Taste of Troy Food Tours. James Connolly Albany Rebels Gaelic Football Club Albany albanyrebelsgfc@gmail.com albanyrebels.com Tri-City ValleyCats Joe Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy (518) 629-2287 | tcvalleycats.com UAlbany Athletics 1400 Washington Ave., Albany 518-442-DANE | ualbanysports.com

RESTAURANTS/DINING 677 Prime + Events at 677 Prime 677 Broadway, Albany (518) 427-7463 | 677prime.com A Better Bite 99 Washington Ave., Albany (518) 694-4400 | abetterbitealbany.org Ama Cocina 4 Sheridan Ave., Albany (518) 776-4550 | amacocina.com Buca di Beppo 44 Wolf Rd., Albany (518) 459-2822 | bucadibeppo.com Cider Belly Doughnuts 25 N Pearl St., Albany (518) 888-4285 | ciderbelly.com City Beer Hall 42 Howard St., Albany (518) 449-2337 | thecitybeerhall.com dp An American Brasserie 25 Chapel St., Albany (518) 436-3737 | dpbrasserie.com Emack & Bolio’s 366 Delaware Ave., Albany (518) 512-5100 | ebalbany.com

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Excelsior Pub 54 Phillip St., Albany (518) 462-0690 | excelsior.pub Innovo Kitchen 1210 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham (518) 608-1466 | innovokitchen.com Iron Gate Cafe 182A Washington Ave., Albany (518) 445-3555 | irongatecafe.com Jack’s Oyster House 42 State St., Albany (518) 465-8854 | jacksoysterhouse.com La Serre Restaurant 14 Green St., Albany (518) 463-6056 | laserrealbany.com Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen 942 Broadway, Albany (518) 694-0670 | lostandfoundalbany.com McGeary’s Irish Pub 4 Clinton Sq., Albany (518) 463-1455 | mcgearyspub.com MezzaNotte 2026 Western Ave., Albany (518) 689-4433 | mezzanottealbany.com New World Bistro Bar 300 Delaware Ave., Albany (518) 694-0520 | newworldbistrobar.com Nicole’s Restaurant & Catering 556 Delaware Ave., Albany (518) 436-4952 | nicolescatering.com no-ware pint & plate 897 Broadway, Albany (518) 599-0404 | 518noware.com Olde English Pub & Pantry 683 Broadway, Albany (518) 434-6533 | theoldeenglish.com

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Pearl Street Pub 59 N Pearl St., Albany (518) 694-3100 | thepearlstreetpub.com Public House 42 42 Eagle St., Albany (518) 650-6015 | publichouse42.com Recovery Sports Grill (Downtown Albany) 62 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 396-3800 recoveryroomsportsgrill.com Reel Seafood Company 195 Wolf Rd., Albany (518) 458-2068 | reelseafoodco.com Sam’s Italian American Restaurant 127 Southern Blvd., Albany (518) 463-3433 | samsitalianamerican.com Simpson’s at the Desmond 660 Albany-Shaker Rd., Albany (518) 640-6094 desmondhotelsalbany.com/restaurants/ simpsons-grille Stacks Espresso Bar 488 Broadway and 260 Lark St., Albany (833) 782-2571 | stacksespresso.com Steuben Street Market 54 N Pearl St., Albany (518) 977-4030 steubenstmarket.com The Century House – Events | Hotel | Dining 997 New Loudon Rd., Route 9, Latham (518) 785-0834 | thecenturyhouse.com The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl St., Albany (518) 426-8550 | thehollowalbany.com

Wolff’s Biergarten 895 Broadway, Albany (518) 427-2461 wolffsbiergarten.com

Shop ‘til you drop while scouting out murals scattered throughout Crossgates and Colonie Center.

Yono’s 25 Chapel St., Albany (518) 436-7747 | yonos.com

SHOPPING Colonie Center Mall 131 Colonie Center, Albany (518) 459-9020 | shopatcoloniecenter.com Crossgates 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany (518) 869-3522 | shopcrossgates.com

Fort Orange General Store 412 Broadway, Unit 102, Albany (518) 818-0105 | fortorangegeneralstore.com

Elissa Halloran Designs 229 Lark St., Albany (518) 432-7090

Grapevine Farms 2373 State Route 7, Cobleskill (518) 234-9148 | www.grapevinefarms.com

Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc. 4 Tower Pl., Albany (518) 482-8986 | stuyvesantplaza.com Broadway Plaza Liquor 418 Broadway, Albany (518) 462-3607 | broadwayplazaliquor.com Capital Wine Albany 348 State St., Albany (518) 689-0160 | capitalwinealbany.com

Discover Albany Visitors Center Gift Shop 25 Quackenbush Sq., Albany (518) 434-0405 | albany.org

Guilderland Farmer’s Market (Seasonal) 6147 State Farm Rd. (Behind Star Plaza), Guilderland (518) 595-8109 guilderlandfarmersmarket.com Mountain Winds Farms 12 Williamson Rd., Berne (518) 872-0513 | mountainwindsfarm.com

CROSSGATES EAT. SHOP. PLAY. STAY...RELAX.

The Tavern at the Desmond 660 Albany-Shaker Rd., Albany (518) 869-8100 desmondhotelsalbany.com/restaurants/thetavern UNO Pizzeria & Grill Crossgates Mall, 120 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany (518) 869-3100 | 9201.unos.com

Wellington’s 144 State St., Albany (518) 992-2432 wellingtonsalbany.com

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Nothing Bundt Cakes 110 Wolf Rd., Unit 2, Albany (518) 459-2253 | nothingbundtcakes.com

The University Club of Albany 141 Washington Ave., Albany (518) 463-1151 | universityclubalbany.com

Times Union & Hearst Digital Agency P.O. Box 15000, Albany (518) 454-5792 | timesunion.com

Sweet Eats Co. 540 Delaware Ave., Albany (518) 621-3727 | sweeteatsco.com

Wolferts Roost Country Club 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Menands (518) 449-3223 | wolfertsroost.com

Total Events, LLC 4021 State St., Schenectady (518) 383-8602 | totaleventsny.com

Washington Park Farmer’s Market (Seasonal) Washington Park, Albany washingtonparkfarmersmarket.com

PROFESSIONAL & MEETING PLANNING SERVICES

USA Weddings 611 Krumkill Rd., Albany (518) 458-7008 | usaweddings.com

What’s Poppin 1814 Central Ave., Albany (518) 704-3936 | whatspoppin.biz

A New England Nanny 99 Pine St., Suite 103, Albany (518) 881-0202 | anewenglandnanny.com

MEETING VENUES

Association Development Group, Inc 136 Everett Rd., Albany (518) 465-7085 | adgcommunications.com

90 State Events 90 State St., Albany (518) 688-2123 | 90stateeventsalbany.com

Camelot Print & Copy Center 630 Columbia St. Ext., Latham (518) 435-9696 | teamcamelot.com

Albany Capital Center 55 Eagle St., Albany (518) 487-2155 | albanycapitalcenter.com

Clifton Park Rental Center 871 Main St., Clifton Park (518) 877-7449 | cliftonparkrental.com

Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St., Altamont (518) 861-6671 | altamontfair.com

CMI Communications 14 Jupiter Ln., Albany (518) 867-3288 | cmiav.com

Beahive Albany 418 Broadway, Albany (518) 426-5211 beahivebzzz.com/hives/albany

Ed Lewi Associates 472 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany (518) 383-6183 | edlewi.com

Capital District Irish American Association 375 Ontario St., Albany (518) 438-8230 | hibernians.com

Empire Meeting Solutions 2390 Western Ave., CMFox Building, Guilderland (518) 869-0738 | empiretravel.com

Carey Institute for Global Good 63 Huyck Rd., Rensselaerville (518) 797-5100 | careyinstitute.org

Fazioli Photography Capital Region (518) 712-9154 | fazioliphotography.com

CoLab Albany 488 Broadway, Albany (833) 782-2571 | colabalb.com

Fort Orange Press 11 Sand Creek Rd., Albany (518) 489-3233 | fortorangepress.com

Cornerstone at the Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany (518) 595-9165 | cornerstoneattheplaza.com

Mazzone Catering 743 Pierce Rd., Clifton Park (518) 690-0293 | mazzonehospitality.com

Empire State Plaza Convention Center (ESPCC) Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany (518) 474-4759 | empirestateplaza.ny.gov/ empire-state-plaza-convention-center

Smile Lounge Photo Booth NY 4949 Bliss Rd., Ballston Spa (518) 882-7326 smileloungephotoboothny.com

Hearst Media Center 645 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany (518) 454-5583 | hearstmediacenter.com The Bull Moose Club 150 State St., Albany (518) 326-6407 | bullmooseclub.com The S.T.E.A.M. Garden 279 Central Ave., Albany (518) 462-4300 | steamgarden.org

Souders Brand Marketing 800 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham (518) 452-3000 | souders1918.com Technical Video, Inc. 4 Northway Ln., Latham (518) 867-3020 | technical-video.com The Enchanted Florist of Albany 54 Columbia St., Albany (518) 813-4990 | enchantedfloristalbany.com

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BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY SERVICES BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce 318 Delaware Ave., Suite 11, Delmar (518) 439-0512 | bethlehemchamber.com Capital Region Chamber 5 Computer Dr. S, Albany (518) 431-1400 | capitalregionchamber.com Center for Economic Growth (CEG) 41 State St., Suite 705, Albany (518) 465-8975 | ceg.org Central Business Improvement District 279 Central Ave., Albany (518) 462-4300 | albanycentral.com Colonie Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 950 New Loudon Rd., Latham (518) 785-6995 | coloniechamber.org Discover Albany 25 Quackenbush Sq., Albany (518) 434-1217 | albany.org Downtown Albany BID 21 Lodge St., First Floor, Albany (518) 465-2143 | downtownalbany.org Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Star Plaza, #201, 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland (518) 456-6611 | guilderlandchamber.com Helderberg Hilltowns Assoc. P.O. Box 59, Knox (518) 872-1390 | hilltowns.org International Center of the Capital Region 65 First St., Hart Hall, Rm 306, Troy (518) 708-7608 | iccralbany.org Lark Street BID 194 Lark St., Albany (518) 415-1109 | larkstreetbid.org Pride Center of the Capital Region 332 Hudson Ave., Albany (518) 462-6138 | capitalpridecenter.org Rensselaer County Tourism 1600 7th Ave., Troy (518) 270-2673 | rencotourism.com A L BA N Y.O R G

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 106 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 694-7357 | acphs.edu Albany Law School 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 445-2311 | albanylaw.edu Albany Medical College 47 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 262-5828 | amc.edu

NBT Bank 54 State St., Suite 100, Albany (518) 426-3285 | nbtbank.com O’Connell and Aronowitz 54 State St., 9th Floor, Albany (518) 462-5601 | oalaw.com UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants 4 Tower Pl., Executive Park, 7th Fl, Albany (518) 449-3166 uhy-us.com/about-us/locations/albany-ny REAL ESTATE & RELOCATION

Albany Public Library 161 Washington Ave., Albany (518) 427-4300 | albanypubliclibrary.org

BHHS Blake Realtors 8 Airline Dr., Albany (518) 935-2555 | bhhsblake.com

College of Saint Rose 432 Western Ave., Albany (518) 454-5111 | strose.edu

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties 621 Columbia St. Ext., Suite 200, Cohoes (518) 640-4010 | coldwellbankerprime.com

Empire State College 28 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs (518) 587-2100 | esc.edu

TL Metzger & Associates, LLC 418 Broadway, Albany (518) 426-5211 | tlmetzger.com

Excelsior College 7 Columbia Cir., Albany (518) 464-8510 | excelsior.edu

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Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy (518) 629-4822 | hvcc.edu Maria College 700 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 482-3111 | mariacollege.edu Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) 110 8th St., Troy (518) 276-6000 | rpi.edu Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) 78 Washington Ave., Schenectady (518) 381-1336 | sunysccc.edu Siena College 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville (518) 782-6780 | siena.edu The Sage Colleges 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany (518) 292-1785 | sage.edu Union College 807 Union St., Schenectady (518) 388-6601 | union.edu University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave., Albany (518) 956-8060 | albany.edu FINANCIAL & LEGAL KeyBank - Downtown Albany 66 S Pearl St., Albany (518) 257-8618 | key.com A L BA N Y.O R G

AIR & RAIL Albany International Airport (ALB) 737 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany (518) 242-2222 | albanyairport.com Allegiant Air | allegiantair.com American Airlines 800-433-7300 aa.com Delta 800-221-1212 | delta.com Frontier Airlines 801-401-9000 flyfrontier.com jetBlue Airways 518-362-2633 jetblue.com Southwest Airlines 800 I FLY SWA southwest.com United Airlines 800-241-6522 united.com

Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) 110 Watervliet Ave., Albany (518) 482-8822 | cdta.org Capital City Trolley – Free trolley service in Downtown Albany Thurs-Sat nights. CDPHP Cycle – Self-serve bike share program throughout Capital Region Star CDTA – Special Transit Available by request. Hunter Motor Coach, Inc. 161 Scheller Park Rd., Coxsackie (518) 731-6248 | huntermotorcoach.com Premiere Transportation 456 N Pearl St., Albany (518) 459-6123 | premierelimo.com Upstate Transit of Saratoga LLC 207 Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5252 | upstatetours.com Wade Tours 797 Burdeck St., Schenectady (518) 355-4500 | wadetours.com Yankee Trails 569 Third Avenue Ext., Rensselaer (518) 286-2400 | yankeetrails.com RIDESHARE, PARKING AND RENTAL CARS Albany Parking Authority 25 Orange St., Albany (518) 434-8886 | parkalbany.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car 460 21st Century Park, Clifton Park (518) 383-3444 | enterprise.com Lyft 84 Washington St., Hoboken lyft.com/cities/albany-ny

Amtrak 525 East St., Rensselaer (800) USA-RAIL | amtrak.com New York By Rail 2 Chelsea Ridge Mall, 1st Floor, Wappingers Falls (845) 462-1209 newyorkbyrail.com BUS TRANSPORTATION Adirondack Trailways 499 Hurley Ave., Hurley (800) 858-8555 | trailwaysny.com

Albany International Airport’s Arts & Culture Program curates exhibits and installations in two on-site galleries and in the terminal.

Brown Coach, Inc. 50 Venner Rd., Amsterdam (518) 843-4700 | browncoach.com

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Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Albany Airport 42 Wolf Rd, Albany | (518) 459-5670 | coccahotels.com ALBANY NORTH/NORTH OF ALBANY AREA Comfort Inn, Latham/Albany North 981 New Loudon Road, Cohoes | (518) 785-0000 choicehotels.com/comfort-inn Golden Circle Inn & Suites 706 New Loudon Rd, Latham | (518) 785-0776 | goldencircleinn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Latham 400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham | (518) 783-6161 | hielatham.com La Quinta Inn & Suites, Albany Airport 833 New Loudon Rd, Latham | (518) 640-2200, 800-753-3757 laquintalathamalbanyairport.com Monte Mario Motel 947 Loudon Rd, Latham | (518) 785-6605 The Century House, Events | Hotel | Dining 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham | (518) 785-0834, 888-674-6873 thecenturyhouse.com ALBANY SOUTH/SOUTH OF ALBANY AREA Comfort Inn Glenmont 37 Rte 9W, Glenmont | (518) 465-8811 | choicehotels.com/hotel/ny219 Quality Inn and Suites, Glenmont 15 Frontage Rd, Glenmont | (518) 449-5181 choicehotels.com/new-york/glenmont/quality-inn-hotels ALBANY WEST/WEST OF ALBANY AREA Motel 6, Schenectady 2700 Curry Rd, Schenectady | (518) 355-8000 | motel6.com

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$ = up to $100 $$ = $100-$150 $$$ = more than $150 Residence Inn by Marriott, Albany Airport 227 Wolf Rd, Albany | (518) 319-8700 | marriott.com/albrw Scottish Inns 1384 Central Ave, Albany | (518) 435-1260, 800-251-1962 bookroomsnow.com SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Albany/Colonie 8 California Ave, Albany | (518) 724-7999, 800-MARRIOTT marriott.com/albco Staybridge Suites, Albany Wolf Road Colonie Center 39 Wolf Rd, Albany | (518) 438-3300 | staybridgesuites.com Super 8 by Wyndham Latham/Albany Troy Area 681 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham (518) 783-8808, 800-800-8000 | super8lathamny.com SureStay Plus by Best Western, Albany Airport 200 Wolf Rd, Albany | (518) 458-1000, 800-780-7234 surestayalbany.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Latham - Albany Airport 5 Forts Ferry Rd, Latham | (518) 362-8990 | marriott.com/albla

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An IHG affiliate hotel.

Hotel - Dining - Meetings - Events - Weddings 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany NY desmondhotelsalbany.com 800-448-3500

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Where business and pleasure come together. Albany Marriott provides the perfect environment to rest and unwind, meet and collaborate... or all of the above. Convenient location on Wolf Road, with walkable shopping and dining options to choose from.

NEWLY RENOVATED GUEST ROOMS AND GREATROOM THAT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.

ALBANY MARRIOTT 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205 T 518.458.8444 www.albanymarriott.com

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Stop & Shop – “Best location on Wolf Rd”

Across from Colonie Center Mall • Walking distance to everything!

OFFERING CLEAN COMFORTABLE ROOMS AND A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE WITH A SMILE Family owned and operated….Celebrating 52 years!

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AAA Approved. Only 10 minutes from downtown Albany and Albany County Airport. (20 minutes to Saratoga) 1-888-4COCCAS (1-888-426-2227)

Cocca’s Inn & Suites 2 Wolf Road, Albany NY 12205 518-459-2240 www.coccahotels.com

Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham 42 Wolf Rd. Albany, NY 12205 518-459-5670 www.travelodge.com

144 State Street, Albany NY 12207

518-992-2500

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MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE.

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• Airport Shuttle • Indoor Pool • Fitness Room • Business Center • Wireless Internet Access • Breakfast Buffet • Refrigerator, Microwave and

Albany Airport

45 British American Blvd. Latham, NY 12110

518-782-7500 A L BA N Y.O R G

Coffee Maker in Every room • Meeting Facilities with Catering Available!

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#ItsHereInRensselaer Farmstore Winery Bakery

BROOKVIEW STATION WINERY

at Goold Orchards Voted “Capital Region’s Best Winery”

Open Year Round Extended Hours Sept-Dec

Brookview Station WINERY

Joe - Daddy’s

Hard Cider at Goold Orchards

www.joedaddyhardcider.com

I-90 to Exit 11E • Schodack • www.goold.com • 518.732-7317 Summer— River Street, Winter — The Atrium

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1297 Brookview Station Rd, Castleton, NY 12033 518-73APPLE (518-732-7753)

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ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Your Gateway to the World

Visit Our Website! www.flyalbany.com NON-STOP DESTINATIONS Atlanta Baltimore Charlotte Chicago-O’Hare Chicago-Midway Detroit Denver

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Discover vibrant cities and peaceful villages as you tour New York State’s scenic shorelines, main streets and majestic mountains. Here, you can get lost in history, camp under a canopy of stars and explore vast natural wonders and

Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring playgrounds. With thousands of acres of wilderness, tons of history and miles of beautiful coastline, there’s something for everyone. So come find what you love in New York State. ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART | ALBANY

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BEST VALUE ON THE HUDSON RIVER S I G H T

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Dutch Apple of

SIGHT SEEING CRUISES

Live narration by Hudson River Historian Ample free parking Comfortable seating & clean restrooms US Coast Guard inspected vessel Full bar & snack bar available Protection of fully enclosed decks w/heat & ac

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LAND TOURS:

Sight Seeing Cruises Weddings Corporate Parties Fundraisers Themed Birthday Parties School Class Trips

Expert Step on Guides for Tour & Bus Groups Historic City of Albany Charter Tours Specialty Tours

Dutch Apple Cruises “Albany’s Riverboat” Call 518-463-0220 www.dutchapplecruises.com

Located at 141 Broadway, Albany NY, 12202 (Next to the USS Slater)