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The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio
The Linda is located on Central Avenue in Albany. Visit the venue for many kinds of events or rent out the space for your own event
Ice-skating
The reflecting pool of the empire state plaza becomes a skating rink during the winter, which might be an equivalent of the rockefeller center rink.
Captain JP Cruise Line
The Captain JP can accommodate up to 600 passengers and is by far the most lavish vessel in the Capital District. The Capt. JP II has three climate controlled enclosed decks, along with full service bars and dance floors on each deck. Regularly feature live entertainment on the music cruises as well as hold private events
Theatre
The Times Union Arena
S. pearl st., formerly the pepsi arena and knickerbocker arena
Proctor's Theatre
Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady about a 25 minute drive west of Albany, (http://www.proctors.org/).
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Troy about a 25 minute drive north of albany, (http://www.troymusichall....).
Annual events
Tulip Festival
It takes place in may each year. besides showcasing american tulip flowers, there are many food and art vendors.
Capital District Scottish Games
The Capital District Scottish Games are held every Labor Day weekend at the Altamont Fairgrounds, about 25-30 minutes west of Albany. The Scottish Games are always a fun time, featuring pipe and drum bands from all over North America; Celtic folk & rock music; lots of food and drink Scottish and otherwise; highland dancing and highland sports like caber tossing exhibitions and competitions; Scottie dog, sheep and/or horse exhibitions; demonstrations/talks on various aspects of Scottish culture; numerous vendors offering Scottish-themed clothing, food, genealogy information and anything else you imagine; information tents for Scottish clans; etc. etc.
Sport
Corning Preserve
Is an approximately 5-mile long park along the hudson river, with picnic areas, a boat launch and trails for biking, skating, jogging and walking.
Hudson-River Bikeway
Is a long trail for biking, walking, jogging or skating which starts in the corning preserve in downtown albany, right along the hudson river, and stretches out to rotterdam junction in schenectady county.
Plays
Held at the park playhouse in washington park during the summer.