Within minutes of opening, Troy Pride Night Out drew a big crowd to the Collar City.  A Big Gay Market popped up, featuring over 70 LGBTQIA+ creatives, makers, artists, and practitioners, with proceeds benefiting the Alliance For Positive Health.  Local downtown businesses stayed open late, after parties were held at several designated local spots, and […]

The annual Dad Fest celebration in Albany’s Washington Park featured the much-loved car show, along with music by the Albany Rock Pit, Sydney Worthley, Erica Rose, Lucid Street, and Doc Horton and the Jay Street Band, amongst others. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …  

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Among the many choices to celebrate Father’s Day in Troy were Ginger Geezus as part of a four-band celebration at Slidin’ Dirty (presented by RadioRadioX), as well as the Graham Tichy Trio over at Ryan’s Wake. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More coverage of the Father’s Day celebration at Slidin’ Dirty here …  

If you’ve never been to Freedom Park / Jumpin’ Jacks in Scotia for a fireworks show, you are missing out on a quintessential Capital District tradition. The food, the water skiers, the fireworks, and music provided by Roxy and the Rollers.  Perfect for summer. Photography by Joshua Scarselli. More from Freedom Park here …  

Playhouse Stage Company is staging Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Cohoes Music Hall through July 18. Do not miss it. Photos by Fred Aseel. More from Cohoes Music Hall here …  

A solid Kansas show was in store at the Empire State Plaza, well-played, with lots of hits. Muscle Shoals, an Alman Brothers tribute band, opened the show. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from the Empire State Plaza here …