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Q&A with Mazzone Hospitality: Pivoting Your #AlbanyEverAfter

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

Love is not canceled! We spoke with Mazzone Hospitality Director of Event Design Aimie Wockenfuss

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Q&A with Shaker Heritage Barn & 2Shea Catering: Pivoting Your #AlbanyEverAfter

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

Despite the circumstances, intimate wedding celebrations are still possible for engaged couples. We

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Q&A with The Kenmore Ballroom: Pivoting Your #AlbanyEverAfter

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

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The Kenmore Ballroom, Downtown Albany's newest wedding and event

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Q&A with Total Events: Pivoting Your #AlbanyEverAfter

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

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2020 has been a challenging year for

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Discover FALLbany County Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:00 PM by Discover Albany Staff

Embark on a scientific and historic exploration of autumn to discover FALLbany County! This

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Categories: Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

Tags: Albany NY, COVID-19, Family Fun, Pine Bush, Outdoor Adventures , Rural adventures, Fall, History & Heritage Matters, Things to do

Q&A with The Century House: Pivoting Your #AlbanyEverAfter

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

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2020 has been the year of pivoting plans for the wedding industry.

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Discover My Albany: Trent Griffin-Braaf

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

You stepped back in time to “Discover Eliza’s Albany”, now join us as we discover today’s Albany!

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Categories: The Culinary Capital, Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

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Discover My Albany: Jack McEneny

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 2:00 PM by Discover Albany Staff

You stepped back in time to “Discover Eliza’s Albany”, now join us as we discover today’s Albany!

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Discover My Albany: Sara Reed

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

You stepped back in time to “Discover Eliza’s Albany”, now join us as we discover today’s Albany!

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Tags: COVID-19, Discover My Albany, Albany NY, Downtown, Eat & Drink, Family Fun, Only in Albany, Outdoor Adventures , Things to do, Wolf Road

Discover My Albany: Eric Guzman

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff

You stepped back in time to “Discover Eliza’s Albany”, now join us as we discover today’s Albany!

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Categories: The Culinary Capital, Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal

Tags: COVID-19, Discover My Albany, Albany NY, Downtown, Eat & Drink, Family Fun, Only in Albany, Outdoor Adventures , Summer, Things to do, Warehouse District

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