Category: MixUp
Photos: Santa Speedo Sprint & Chili Chowder Stroll
On Saturday, Dec. 10, hundreds of speedo-wearing runners descended down Lark Street from Madison...
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Photos: Troy Victorian Stroll
For 40 years, the Troy Victorian Stroll has been a holiday tradition that transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a bygone Victorian era. The Stroll took place on Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Ten Tips For Shopping Small This Holiday Season
Ten tips for shopping small this holiday season.
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Lessons Learned From My Trip to a Nude Beach
Going to a nude beach was never on my bucket list of places to explore. I honestly thought...
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Photos: Upper Madison Street Fair
Celebrating city living at its best, the Upper Madison Street Fair took place on Sunday, October 2 between N. Allen and W. Lawrence Streets in Albany.
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Photos: Art on Lark
Photos! Back by popular demand, the Art on Lark street festival that celebrates local artists and small businesses in Albany returned on September 24th.
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CivMixer Spotlight: Grand Central Station Band
Live music adds vibrancy to communities, engages the brain, and strengthens the sense of belonging and connection with others. From Capital Pride in Albany to Freedom Park in Scotia, Grand Central Station will be playing at a lot of free events this summer. Meet the band.
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Photos: Alive at Five – June 9th
Albany’s signature free concert series, Alive at Five, kicked off on Thursday, June 9th. The event featured State Champs with Young Culture.
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CivMixer Spotlight: Olivia Frempong
Olivia Frempong helped to start the Albany chapter of Black Girls Run. The nationwide organization was created in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community and provide encouragement and resources to both new and veteran runners.
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Pedal to the Market… Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Bike Local
The Capital Region is fortunate enough to have some wonderful farmers markets, many of which are easily accessible for locals via bike.
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CivMixer Spotlight: Tamara White
Local, handmade home decor, art, fashion, food, and gifts, it is great to shop local. There are many wonderful makers in the area, and stores like Lark Street Mercantile are the homes for some of these local artists. Meet maker and business owner, Tamara White.
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CivMixer Spotlight: Josh Merlis
From events like the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge to the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon, there always seems to be road races happening. They are great community events that bring people together. But did you ever wonder who makes sure that the race starts on time, the roads are blocked off, the results are accurate, and the prizes are given? Meet Josh Merlis.
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