Albany Events

Features an overview of official special events, fairs, concerts and festivals held in the city. Also find a schedule of public concerts in the city, directions to events in the city and volunteer opportunities.

http://www.albanyevents.org/

Albany Institute of History & Art

Find a museum with exhibits dedicated to preserving local folklore, art, sculpture and other aspects of culture. Includes a method to sign up for the museum newsletter, a way to donate to the institute and information on the museum shop.

http://www.albanyinstitute.org/

Albany Open Arts

Advertises music and artistic performers and events available in the city. Other parts of the site provide information on the city’s visual artists and performers.

http://www.albanyopenarts.com/

Albany Public Library

Displays information on the city’s history, audio books for download and research databases for local residents. Links to the library’s catalog, an overview of its reading programs and an overview of the library’s branches are provided.

http://www.albanypubliclibrary.org/

Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival

Find out about annual festival dedicated to Italian food, wine and culture. Other parts of the site provide photos of previous year’s parades, a list of current sponsors and a history of the event.

http://www.columbusdayalbanyny.com/

Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

Learn about the USS Slater, a US battleship active during the Second World War. Other sections of the site provide an overview of the destroyer, volunteer opportunities and the museum’s gift shop.

http://www.ussslater.org/

Historic Cherry Hill

Shows off a museum that preserves the Rensselaer family heritage. Other sections of the site describe the institution’s volunteer opportunities, publications and videos showing the establishment’s collections.

http://historiccherryhill.org/

Irish 2000 Music & Arts Festival

Presents an annual festival that has music and other entertainment for the public. Includes a way to sign up for an email list, details on performers and a tool to purchase tickets online.

http://www.irish2000fest.com/welcome.asp

Irish American Heritage Museum

Features permanent and traveling exhibits documenting the experience of Irish-Americans in the city. Information on the museum’s gifts, details on the organization’s temporary exhibitions and list of events can be found elsewhere on the site.

http://www.irishamericanheritagemuseum.org/

Neil Hellman Library

Displays information about this academic library’s collections, archives, staff and services. Information on the library’s policies, image collection and library instruction can also be found on the site.

http://www.strose.edu/Academics/Library

New Netherland Museum and the Half Moon

Describes an organization dedicated to preserving a replica of the Half Moon ship. Information on how to become a member of the museum and information on coins found in the area can be found elsewhere on the site.

http://www.newnetherland.org/

New York State Library

Find out about the state library's collection which includes Braille books, state laws and regulations and audio books. There are also photos of the institution’s collections, a list of classes offered by the institution and career opportunities for librarians.

http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/

New York State Museum

Find out about a museum that preserves the heritage of New York State. Also find out about the institution’s publications, shop and hours of operation.

http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/

Palace Theatre

Puts forward an overview of the theatre’s events, lectures, and musical events. Information on the establishment’s membership program, directions and ticket prices.

http://www.palacealbany.com/

Riverway Storytelling Festival

Find out about an annual event held by the city’s library to celebrate stories. Includes instructions on how to get involved as a volunteer and read a schedule of events.

http://www.riverwaystorytellingfestival.org/

SUNY Albany Libraries

Shows an academic library with databases, academic journals, books and other services for students and professors at the institution. There is also a tool to submit research questions to librarians, a history of the library, online learning tools for students and services for alumni.

http://library.albany.edu/

The Empire State Book Festival

Showcases a festival dedicated to books and reading. Other sections of the site provide photos of previous year’s events, details on sponsors and directions to the festival.

http://empirestatebookfestival.wordpress.com/

Things To Do In Albany NY

Offers an overview of attractions in the city including spas, beauty, museums and historic sites. Includes details on the area’s wineries, spas, camps, museums and nightlife.

http://www.albany.com/thingstodo/

Valentine’s Albany

Find out about a music club that has rock shows and other musical events. There is also a way to purchase ticke3ts and a list of upcoming shows.

http://www.valentinesalbany.com/