AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Albany New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:19:11 -0600 Albany, NY - As part of a nationwide project to identify and assess new sources of renewable geothermal energy that could help mitigate global... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/nysgs-to-play-key-role-in-national-geothermal-energy-search-235559 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/nysgs-to-play-key-role-in-national-geothermal-energy-search-235559 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 NYS Museum To Host Chocolate Expo, Holiday Gift Albany - Shoppers can sample chocolate treats, listen to holiday carolers and purchase hand-crafted... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/fourth-annual-chocolate-expo-and-holiday-gift-market-at-the-new-york-state-museum-235223 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/fourth-annual-chocolate-expo-and-holiday-gift-market-at-the-new-york-state-museum-235223 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 After an extraordinary Common Council meeting on Monday, November 16th, the Common Council passed the Demolition Review Ordinance by a vote of 11... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/demolition-ordinance-passes-235061 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/demolition-ordinance-passes-235061 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Starring the Joey Thomas Big Band, and featuring Bob Father 7th Avenue Productions presents A Sinatra Christmas, starring the Joey Thomas Big Band,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/a-sinatra-christmas-show-224319 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/a-sinatra-christmas-show-224319 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 H1N1 vaccines will be provided to Albany County residents in the following priority groups: - Pregnant women - Persons who live with or provide... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/albany-county-h1n1-vaccination-clinic-233666 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/albany-county-h1n1-vaccination-clinic-233666 Health and Fitness Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Christopher Shaw and Bridget Ball will perform Mountain Snow and Mistletoe at The Egg as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/christopher-shaw-and-bridget-ball-to-perform-mountain-snow-and-mistletoe-at-the-egg-231133 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/christopher-shaw-and-bridget-ball-to-perform-mountain-snow-and-mistletoe-at-the-egg-231133 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Over the Rhine, Vienna Teng & Alex Wong will perform at The Egg as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series. Evocative, earthy... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/over-the-rhine-vienna-teng-and-alex-wong-to-perform-at-the-egg-231134 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/over-the-rhine-vienna-teng-and-alex-wong-to-perform-at-the-egg-231134 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Derek Trucks Band will perform at The Egg as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series. Led by the soulful slide guitar of Derek... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-derek-trucks-band-to-perform-at-the-egg-231135 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-derek-trucks-band-to-perform-at-the-egg-231135 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Jerry Douglas Band with John Oates and Maura O’ Connell will perform at The Egg as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series.... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-jerry-douglas-band-with-john-oates-and-maura-o-connell-to-perform-at-the-egg-231137 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-jerry-douglas-band-with-john-oates-and-maura-o-connell-to-perform-at-the-egg-231137 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Sippy Cups will perform at The Egg as part of the Family Wonders series. The Sippy Cups were formed at a 2004 community fundraiser, just three... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-sippy-cups-to-perform-at-the-egg-231138 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-sippy-cups-to-perform-at-the-egg-231138 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Over the course of 20 years and eight albums, the subdudes have quietly become one of America's national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-subdudes-to-perform-at-the-egg-231141 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-subdudes-to-perform-at-the-egg-231141 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Zucchini Brothers will perform their Holiday Show at The Egg  as part of the Family Wonders series. The Zucchini Brothers, Jack (guitar),... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-zucchini-brothers-to-perform-their-holiday-show-at-the-egg-231143 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-zucchini-brothers-to-perform-their-holiday-show-at-the-egg-231143 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Historic Albany Foundation, with Mount Ida Press, just received the first copies of our new book,  "Architects in Albany".  It... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-book-is-here-save-the-date-and-holiday-house-tour-229817 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/the-book-is-here-save-the-date-and-holiday-house-tour-229817 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Choose Your Own Price! Although the official release date isn't until December 1st, Life On Repeat are giving fans a chance to get their new EP, As... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/life-on-repeat-as-i-grew-ep-available-now-229215 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/life-on-repeat-as-i-grew-ep-available-now-229215 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in New York (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/alcove/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-albany-county-226158 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/alcove/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-albany-county-226158 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Research under way at the New York State Museum indicates that a huge mastodon tusk, recently excavated by Museum scientists in Orange County, may be... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/mastodon-tusk-may-be-largest-ever-uncovered-in-nys-225229 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/mastodon-tusk-may-be-largest-ever-uncovered-in-nys-225229 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Historic Albany is very happy to announce that Council Member Richard Conti will introduce new legislation to the Common Council at the October... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/call-to-arms-for-new-demo-review-legislation-223765 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/call-to-arms-for-new-demo-review-legislation-223765 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Egg has announced that Ray Davies will perform a concert as part of the Rhythm International Concert series. The voice of the legendary British... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/ray-davies-to-perform-at-the-egg-222983 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/ray-davies-to-perform-at-the-egg-222983 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Albany County, NY area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Albany County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/alcove/news/albany-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-albany-county-220518 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/alcove/news/albany-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-albany-county-220518 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Albany County New York area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/alcove/news/albany-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-albany-county-221960 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/alcove/news/albany-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-albany-county-221960 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 The 122 Precinct Community Council along with the NYPD will be issuing free electronic fingerprinting for children before this months Community... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/operation-safe-child-220222 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/operation-safe-child-220222 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Albany, NY - A new traveling exhibition opens at the New York State Museum showcasing the works of a legendary group of photographers who documented... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/new-nys-museum-photo-exhibit-focuses-on-the-great-depression-220266 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/new-nys-museum-photo-exhibit-focuses-on-the-great-depression-220266 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Albany, NY--- Historic Albany Foundation will celebrate 35 years this year with the Beverwycked Ball and BUILT, a gala event and annual art exhibit... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/historic-albany-foundation-celebrates-35-years-with-beverwycked-ball-and-built-213512 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/historic-albany-foundation-celebrates-35-years-with-beverwycked-ball-and-built-213512 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spalding Gray – Stories Left to Tell will be performed at The Egg  as part of The Egg’s “New York – On Stage” series. The late... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/spalding-gray-stories-left-to-tell-to-be-performed-at-the-egg-219678 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/spalding-gray-stories-left-to-tell-to-be-performed-at-the-egg-219678 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500