Albany Lantern Parade Lights Up Washington Park
The 11th annual free, family-friendly walk circled the lake at Washington Park on Saturday evening.
Albany Entertainment News
In Albany, entertainment news means live performances, the arts, media trends and local cultural happenings. This page covers the events and productions that shape the regional creative scene.
Music
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Collective Soul Performs at Albany Palace Theatre
The rock band delivered a 90-minute set at the venue following an opening performance by the group Plush.
Arts and Theater
Albany Center Gallery Unveils Massive Downtown Mural
The 52-foot-tall artwork titled Nothing but Flowers now decorates the side of 126 State St.
Other
Albany to Host 55th Festival of Nations November 1
The annual celebration features cultural performances, food and the Miss Festival of Nations competition.
Film
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Documentary Seized to Premiere in Albany on November 7
Filmmaker Sharon Liese will present her documentary about a Kansas newspaper raid at the Palace Theatre.
Coverage takes in arts and culture, the business of live events, media programming and regional venue management. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of events, with indoor performances filling the calendar during winter months and festivals dominating the summer schedule. Artistic programming and the revenue models that sustain regional venues emerge as the most consistent themes.