Whatcha Say, Albany
Tweet It amazes me how people can say they’ve won or their life has improved by leaving Albany – but I notice 2 things – 1) They continue to discredit any improvement in Albany or 2) They moved to Lee County – which, let’s face it, is tied to Albany at the hip. What affects [...]
Read More →Downtown not so boring anymore
Tweet Downtown has a reputation for being violent, but otherwise boring. Albany has a reputation for there being “nothing to do.” This past Friday night, both of those were stood up on its head for me when I had an incredible time and never left the downtown area. First, there was the Dinner & A [...]
Read More →Things to do Downtown this week!
Tweet Tuesday, October 9th – 6pm The Incredible Edible Egg. Learn about eggs and take some of the mystery out of cooking with them by attending our hands-on workshop. Eggs are an important part of a lot of exotic dishes such as flans, custards, meringues and soufflés. Eggs take center stage in all courses [...]
Read More →Cannon Steps Up Pressure on CVB Separation From Chamber
Tweet Editor’s note: Albany attorney Phil Cannon distributed this public letter today. Cannon is a founder of the Albany Downtown Merchants Association and is a member of the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority. Thave spoken with many people and met with many groups since my recent public expression regarding the separation of the CVB and [...]
Read More →Things to do Downtown this week
Tweet Wednesday, September 28th – 5pm Wine Down Wednesdays! Location: Chill Bar & Lounge every Wednesday. Come mingle with those who are moving Albany forward! This week Wine Down Wednesday is sponsored by 100 Black Men of Albany. See you there! A Downtown Merchants Association Event. Friday, September 30th – 5pm-9pm Date Night Downtown. [...]
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Tweet Tuesday, September 13th – 6pm Homemade Candy. Christmas will be here before we know it, and wouldn’t you love to give gifts of homemade candies to friends, family and office co-workers? Peanut brittle, divinity, fudge, pralines, taffy and pecan log rolls! YUM! These are just a few of the delights we will whip up [...]
Read More →Things To Do Downtown This Week!
Tweet Monday, August 29th – 7:30pm-11pm Unplugged – Poetry Readings & Spoken Word: Cafe Style. Location: Global Essence 111 S Jackson Street in the heart of the New Downtown Albany. Hosted by: Shewrightz. An old school poetry spot. Where the poetry is the point. Whatever your style, poets of all Genres are invited to share [...]
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Tweet Wednesday, July 27th- 5pm Wine Down Wednesdays! Location: Chill Bar & Lounge every Wednesday. Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Hangout with friends, listening to music & mingle with other professionals. Sponsored by Downtown Merchants, Global Essence, and Living Legends Salon. Thursday, July 28th – 6:30pm Twilight Paddle — 6:30 pm (trip lasts approximately 45 minutes) [...]
Read More →The Levee breaks into downtown
Tweet MUSIC AND MEDIA COMPANY GROWING, RELOCATING Staff reports Blake Cook calls it a synergistic relocation. Aaron Blair calls it “a huge deal for downtown.” Whatever you call it, The Levee Creative Group – an emerging music and media company – is moving from Northwest Albany to downtown. “We saw the momentum that was happening [...]
Read More →Things to do in Downtown Albany this week!
Tweet Tuesday, July 12th – 6pm Downtown Merchant Association Monthly Meeting Location: Subway- 122 N. Jackson Street Wednesday, July 13th- 5pm Wine Down Wednesdays! Location: Chill Bar & Lounge every Wednesday. Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Hangout with friends, listening to music & mingle with other professionals. Sponsored by Downtown Merchants, Global Essence, and Living Legends [...]
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