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Kent Busman stands between two Mayan statues on his front porch.

Capital Region

Solstice celebrations in Capital Region honor brighter times ahead

On the darkest day of 2020, there will be singing, bonfires, luminaries and laughter. Astronomically speaking, that day will be… Read more »

Lex & Cleo holiday window decorations on Broadway in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Capital Region

Celebrate 2020: Your guide to the holidays

The year 2020 has ushered in a new normal, and the holidays are no exception. Whether people are forgoing annual… Read more »

The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra’s “Poinsettia Pops” concert, recorded at Proctors, is available via the theater’s website through Dec. 25.

Capital Region

On with the shows: There are still holiday performances to see and hear, outdoors or online

It comes as no surprise that many of the Capital Region’s traditional holiday shows have either been postponed or canceled…. Read more »

Two-year-old Ira Brown decorates the Christmas tree at his home.

Foss: Believing in the magic of Christmas, now more than ever

I barely remember last Christmas. I know we did a lot of traditional Christmas things, and that we did more… Read more »

Runners went virtual for this year’s Christopher Dailey Foundation Turkey Trot.

Capital Region

The roads less traveled: COVID leaves huge hole in Capital Region holiday racing schedule

Perhaps a new pair of running shoes will show up under your Christmas tree. Maybe you’ve teed up a New… Read more »

This 1912 photograph of people on the skating pond in Albany’s Washington Park is part of the Albany Institute of History & Art outdoor pop-up exhibit, featuring archival photos and images of winter scenes. The exhibit can be found along Washington Avenue and can be viewed through Jan. 3.

Capital Region

Festive museum exhibits continuing throughout the Capital Region

While we may be celebrating the season differently this year, there are plenty of exhibitions to get us into the… Read more »

A view of the fully light lake house in Washington Park, part of the 24th annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-thru festival at Albany's Washington Park.

Capital Region

Let there be holiday lights: Drive-thru options in Capital Region help brighten this difficult season

For the 24th year, Price Chopper/Market 32 is lighting up Albany’s Washington Park for the holiday season, with all proceeds… Read more »

Do your best to limit the stress during this holiday season.

Now more than ever, take care of your mental health

The Christmas season is supposed to be joyful, a time for traditions and holiday songs, gifts, food, charity, and gatherings… Read more »

One of Daine Babin’s finished baskets.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam artisan weaves treasures from Georgia pine needles

To some, Diane Babin seems more like a magician than a crafter. She makes everything from baskets to ornaments out… Read more »

City of Saratoga Springs Monopoly, First Edition.

Saratoga Springs

Classic game gets local flavor with Saratoga Monopoly

Why anyone would associate a “Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game” with human behavior in Saratoga Springs is beyond us, or most… Read more »