Page 11 - 2018 Discover Albany Visitors Guide

Ongoing through December 30
Works by William Schade
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
The Albany-born artist William B. Schade (1943–2008) was likened to the Biblical Noah who gathered together the creatures of the earth.
Ongoing through December 30
An Albany Menagerie
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
Drawn from the collection of the Albany Institute, this animal-inspired exhibition will explore animals as iconic elements of art from ancient Egypt to the modern day.
Ongoing through December 31
Thomas Cole’s Paper Trail
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
In 1818, the youthful Thomas Cole left England with his parents to begin a new life in the United States. After several years of struggle and relocation, he began to receive praise as a landscape artist in 1825.
Ongoing through October 20, 2019
Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal
New York State Museum, Albany 474-5877 nysm.nysed.gov
September 1—2
Capital District Scottish Games
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont 861-6671 scotgames.com Experience a taste of Scotland!
September 8—9
Craft Fairs at Shaker Heritage Society
Shaker Heritage Site, Albany 456-7890 shakerheritage.org
September 8
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
Jennings Landing at Riverfront Park, Albany 434-2032 albanyevents.org
Free world-class jazz concert.
September 15—16
Discover the Hilltowns: Farms & Artisans Tour
Berne, Knox, Westerlo, and Rensselaerville 872-1390 hilltowns.org
Free self-guided driving tour; farms, artisans, markets, restaurants, libraries, historical museums; pasture walks, demos and sales.
September 15—16
Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont
861-6671 appleandwinefestival.com Welcome Fall with fine wine, fabulous food, family fun and specialty crafts.
September 15
Albany All Stars Roller Derby Game
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany 487-2155 albanyallstars.com
40 blood-thirsty skaters ready to roll through your heart.
September 15
Tours of Shaker Heritage Society
Shaker Heritage Site, Albany
456-7890 shakerheritage.org
See the first Shaker settlement in the US.
September 15
Crailo Harvest Faire
Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer 463-8738 nysparks.com Colonial-era agricultural festival
September 15
Pearl-Palooza
Pearl St, Albany
465-2143 pearlpalooza.com
All-day music festival supported by WEQX and Pearl Street bars and restaurants.
September 19
Empire State Plaza Oktoberfest
Empire State Plaza, Albany 474-2418 empirestateplaza.org
September 21 — October 14
The Royale
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany 445-7469 capitalrep.org
September 22
Thomas Rhett Life Changes Tour
Times Union Center, Albany
800-745-3000 timesunioncenter-albany.com
September 22
Head of the Hudson Regatta
Corning Preserve, Hudson Riverfront, Albany albanyrowingcenter.org
Boat races on the Hudson River.
Ongoing September 23 — January 21, 2019
Toys - The Inside Story
Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), Schenectady 382-7890 misci.org
Special display of local toys and collectibles by Sassy’s Satellite.
September 23
Color Vibe 5k Run
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont 861-6671 thecolorvibe.com/albany
October 3
Empire State Plaza Italia Festival
Empire State Plaza, Albany 474-2418 empirestateplaza.org
October 4
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Fall Fundraiser
Location TBD
436-6346 mohawkhudson.org
October 6
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Empire State Plaza, Albany 474-2418 empirestateplaza.org
October 7
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
mohawkhudsonmarathon.com October 8
Smokey Bear Day
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, Albany 456-0655 albanypinebush.org
Drop in and meet Smokey Bear and friends at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center! Registration required.
Ongoing Wednesdays October 10 — April 25
Empire State Plaza Winter Farmers Market
Empire State Plaza, Albany 473-2418 empirestateplaza.org Local farm fresh produce and goods.
October 13
Tours of Shaker Heritage Society
Shaker Heritage Site, Albany
456-7890 shakerheritage.org
See the first Shaker settlement in the US.
October 17—18
Empire State Plaza Mystic Fair
Empire State Plaza, Albany 473-2418 empirestateplaza.org
October 20
Albany All Stars Roller Derby Game
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany 487-2155 albanyallstars.com
40 blood-thirsty skaters ready to roll through your heart.
October 20
Hounds of Halloween
Various locations in Downtown Albany 465-2143 downtownalbany.org
Come to Downtown Albany for the BID’s Puppy Trick-or-Treating event. Dress up your pup for a Costumed Canine Contest and stop by local businesses for unique Halloween dog treats.
October 26—28
Northeast Trek Con
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany 487-2155 northeasttrekcon.com
November 2—4
Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany 487-2155 albanycapitalcenter.com
November 10
Nine Pin Pressing Party
Nine Pin Ciderworks, Albany
449-9999 ninepincider.com
Enjoy a full day of pressing at Nine Pin! Press cider, tshirts, bench press and so much more.
November 14
Fall Craft Fair & Harvest Festival
Empire State Plaza, Albany
474-2418 empirestateplaza.org
Local artisans, hands-on activities, farm animals, and more.
Ongoing November 17 — March 2, 2019
Joseph Hidley: Folk Artist from Rensselaer County
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
November 22 — December 23
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany 445-7469 capitalrep.org
Ongoing November 23 — January 21, 2019
Holiday Train Show
Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), Schenectady 382-7890 misci.org
Model trains just in time for the holidays.
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