This Week in Albany…    

On going

The Downtown Albany Market - Now – 11/12

Local farmers, artisan food, entertainment, and fresh produce

8:00AM – 1:00PM - Jackson St. Parking Deck

Visionary Folk - Now – 9/14

This exhibition features works from an array of outsider, folk, and visionary artists from Georgia and Alabama including Howard Finster, Eddie Owens Martin, Mose Tolliver, R.A. Miller, and O.L. Samuels. These self-taught artists are often referred to as outsider artist because they are all thought to exist outside of the mainstream art-world. Each is spurred by unique motivations creating a rich tapestry of work. Inspired by visions or religious experiences, artists like Eddie Owens Martin and Howard Finster attempt to create a utopia on earth. Other artists, like R.A. Miller, O.L. Samuels, and Mose Tolliver, became active after retirement or while recovering from serious injuries. This exhibition illustrates the diversity and complexity of artists working outside of the mainstream

Albany Museum of Art – 439-8400

Sept 3

Patriot Field of Flags 9/3 – 9/11

A 9/11 memorial on the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A field of 1,000 3′ X 5′ American Flags on eight foot poles will be erected on Saturday, 9/3, to remain on display through 9/11/2011, with a Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, 9/10, beginning at 7:00 p.m. A musical concert is begin planned for Friday, 9/9, on the field.

West side of Albany Mall

Marvin Mixon – 894-9578

Food Bank
 Agape Christian Worship Center would like to invite you to their food bank. It is open on the first Saturday of every month from

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Agape Christian Worship Center – 432-2897

End of the Summer Luau at the Sports Park Pool
The Albany Area YMCA invites the public to close out the summer with family and friends at the YMCA Sports Park Pool Labor Day weekend. The YMCA will host a Luau on Saturday, September 3 from 1-7 pm. YMCA members can enjoy the festivities free while non-members can attend for $2 per person. Food will be available for purchase, and there will be games and door prizes. During the luau, non-members can purchase a 2-day pass for $5 which will allow access to the pool on Sunday, September 4, 1:00-5:00PM and Monday, September 5, 1:00PM-7:00PM
Albany YMCA - 436-0531.

Sept 4

Discovery Days: Adaptation Station

Fun crafts and activities for the whole family. Included with admission 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Flint RiverQuarium – 639-2650

Sept 7

Wine Down Wednesdays

Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Hangout with friends, listening to music & mingle with other professionals. 5:00PM Sponsored by Downtown Merchants, Global Essence, and Living Legends Salon

Chill Bar and Lounge