The Taverna: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration March 14
To commemorate the recent opening of The Taverna, an authentic Greek restaurant across from the Times Union Center (38 S. Pearl Street), the general public is invited to attend an official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 11:00 AM. The event is being hosted by The Taverna in partnership with the Downtown Albany BID and Capitalize Albany Corporation.
Downtown Resident Trivia Night February 22 at Johnny Rockets Handcrafted Drafthouse (at the Times Union Center)
On thursday, February 22 from 6:30 0 8:00 PM, meet and compete with your downtown Albany neighbors in a battle of the brains for the Downtown Albany BID’s Resident Trivia Night!
FIT IN HIIT - Free Group Fitness Week!
You’re invited to a FREE Week of Fitness at OMNI Fitness Center, Downtown's full-service fitness facility! Be the first to try OMNI Fitness Center's newest offerings with "FIT IN HIIT!" - A *free* week of high-intensity group fitness classes offered February 5 - 9, 2018.
New Albany AFL Team Name and Logo Announced
The team name was voted on by the community on TimesUnion.com and the Albany Empire name won the vote by a landslide, with 44% of the total votes.
February 1st Friday: Trolley Good Time
Lark Street and Downtown join forces as Albany comes alive with arts and culture.
Downtown Residential Development Progress on Track as 2018 Gets Underway
As of 2018, more than half a million square feet of obsolete, vacant office space has been converted and more than $75 million worth of downtown residential investment has taken shape.
Palace Performing Arts Center Completes Purchase of Theatre Property from City of Albany
ALBANY, NY— January 2, 2018 — Palace Performing Arts Center and the City of Albany have completed the sale and transfer of the Palace Theatre property in downtown Albany, an important milestone in a long-term plan to renovate and expand the historic entertainment venue.
2018 Wine & Dine for the Arts
The 9th Annual Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts will be held January 11 to 13 at the Empire State Plaza. The festival offers food from more than 70 regional chefs and over 250 global wines, spirits and craft beers of New York State will be featured for sampling.
UAlbany Urban Planning Students Present Plans for Downtown Revitalization
Representatives from the Downtown Albany BID and Capitalize Albany Corporation assisted the students' final presentations
