The annual Bowlathon is the major fundraiser for Mentoring at UCS, a program which matches children with adult mentors. This year will be our 32nd annual Bowlathon and our event theme is Sports! Participants are encouraged to come celebrate with food, games and prizes while dressed in their favorite team’s attire!

Come chill at Winter Art Fest, Albany’s coolest festival!

Albany Distilling Company are partnering up with Albany Center Gallery to host the 1st Annual Winter Art Fest!

Join them during the day for the fun and exciting indoor and outdoor art party. This event is from 2pm to 7pm and is open to all ages, a full day of excitement for everyone! $15 admission fee includes entrance into the event, a welcome cocktail and lite fare. The day include:

• Live Art
• S’mores Bar
• ALB Vodka Ice Luge
• Ice Pong
• Ice Shuffleboard
• Specialty Hot Cocktails
• Music provided by DJ Trumastr
• Food from Cider Belly Doughnuts and Capital Q BBQ
• Chance to win 2 tickets to Mumford & Sons- must be present to win.

Enjoy an evening of Hollywood Tales and Interesting Conversation with Vermont actor Jonathan Goldsmith, “The Most Interesting Man in the World.”

Best known for his iconic role as “The Most Interesting Man in the World” in the Dos Equis commercials, Vermont actor Jonathan Goldsmith has appeared in more than 300 television shows, films and commercials during an acting career that spans over 50 years. All proceeds from this special event benefit College of St. Joseph and the Congregational Church of Rupert.

Wilco’s music and arts festival, Solid Sound, returns for its sixth year at Mass MoCA in downtown North Adams, Massachusetts this summer. Day 3 of 3 is Sunday, June 30th.

FEATURING:
Wilco (2 sets)
Courtney Barnett
The Feelies
Tortoise (2 sets)
Cate Le Bon
Jonathan Richman
John Hodgman’s Comedy Cabaret
Jeff Tweedy & Friends
The Minus 5
clipping.
Milo
Cup (Nels Cline & Yuka C. Honda)
Lonnie Holley
Rafiq Bhatia
Foxwarren
Julian Lage Trio
‘Fishing’ featuring Jon Hamm & Glenn Kotche
Autumn Defense
Quindar
Story Pirates
Lithics
Skyway Man
The Expandards
Rough Francis
Circus Smirkus
Lakou Mizik Mdou Moctar
Wand
Buck Meek
DJ Funkhouser
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Family Show

3 day passes are available now and include $20 museum fee that allows guests access to the entire Mass MoCA gallery all weekend. Join us for a weekend of music, comedy, art and more at the largest contemporary art museum in the US. 

Mass MoCA is located in North Adams, MA — nestled in the lovely northern Berkshire mountains, approximately 140 miles west of Boston, 160 miles north of NYC and 45 miles east of Albany. Nearest airports are Albany and Hartford/Springfield.

Wilco’s music and arts festival, Solid Sound, returns for its sixth year at Mass MoCA in downtown North Adams, Massachusetts this summer. Day 2 of 3 is Saturday, June 29th.

FEATURING:
Wilco (2 sets)
Courtney Barnett
The Feelies
Tortoise (2 sets)
Cate Le Bon
Jonathan Richman
John Hodgman’s Comedy Cabaret
Jeff Tweedy & Friends
The Minus 5
clipping.
Milo
Cup (Nels Cline & Yuka C. Honda)
Lonnie Holley
Rafiq Bhatia
Foxwarren
Julian Lage Trio
‘Fishing’ featuring Jon Hamm & Glenn Kotche
Autumn Defense
Quindar
Story Pirates
Lithics
Skyway Man
The Expandards
Rough Francis
Circus Smirkus
Lakou Mizik Mdou Moctar
Wand
Buck Meek
DJ Funkhouser
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Family Show

3 day passes are available now and include $20 museum fee that allows guests access to the entire Mass MoCA gallery all weekend. Join us for a weekend of music, comedy, art and more at the largest contemporary art museum in the US. 

Mass MoCA is located in North Adams, MA — nestled in the lovely northern Berkshire mountains, approximately 140 miles west of Boston, 160 miles north of NYC and 45 miles east of Albany. Nearest airports are Albany and Hartford/Springfield.

Wilco’s music and arts festival, Solid Sound, returns for its sixth year at Mass MoCA in downtown North Adams, Massachusetts this summer. Day 1 of 3 is Friday, June 28th.

FEATURING:
Wilco (2 sets)
Courtney Barnett
The Feelies
Tortoise (2 sets)
Cate Le Bon
Jonathan Richman
John Hodgman’s Comedy Cabaret
Jeff Tweedy & Friends
The Minus 5
clipping.
Milo
Cup (Nels Cline & Yuka C. Honda)
Lonnie Holley
Rafiq Bhatia
Foxwarren
Julian Lage Trio
‘Fishing’ featuring Jon Hamm & Glenn Kotche
Autumn Defense
Quindar
Story Pirates
Lithics
Skyway Man
The Expandards
Rough Francis
Circus Smirkus
Lakou Mizik Mdou Moctar
Wand
Buck Meek
DJ Funkhouser
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Family Show

3 day passes are available now and include $20 museum fee that allows guests access to the entire Mass MoCA gallery all weekend. Join us for a weekend of music, comedy, art and more at the largest contemporary art museum in the US. 

Mass MoCA is located in North Adams, MA — nestled in the lovely northern Berkshire mountains, approximately 140 miles west of Boston, 160 miles north of NYC and 45 miles east of Albany. Nearest airports are Albany and Hartford/Springfield.

Spend your post Valentines Day with Gypsy Layne! Returning for it’s 5th year in a row, Gypsy Layne heads up their new season at Oldcastle Theatre. New show, new numbers, new gypsy. Gypsy Layne is ready to tease their way into your hearts with their vivacious artistry and outrageous charms in an unabashed celebration of inclusivity and body-positivity.

Doors open at 7 pm for cocktail hour, chocolate raffle & sweet treats!
Showtime: 8pm

On March 2, 2019 from 1-4 PM it’s the Adirondack Pub & Brewery Barrel Fest. Beer lovers from all over the Northeast and beyond will make their annual pilgrimage to be a part of Adirondack Brewery’s Barrel Festival! As a special gift during the holidays, you can currently get tickets for Barrel Fest for $30 by using code “HolidaySpecial” when you’re purchasing your advance tickets. This deal will end on 12/31.

In addition to the wide array of beverages available to taste, you can enjoy live music, a HUGE bonfire, fireworks, a ‘burning man’ statue, free snacks from the Food Truck, and more!

Guest Lineup:
Stay tuned for a link posted here. The list of guest breweries, wineries, cideries, etc. is still being finalized!

Kegs & Eggs Brunch:
Barrel Fest traditionally boasts a lot of high ABV beers. We highly recommend eating a sizable breakfast before sampling all that the festival has to offer. What better way to do that than with Brunch at the Pub?!

Once again we will be hosting a Kegs & Eggs Brunch in our Barrel Room. Join us anytime starting at 11am and enjoy a brunch menu for just $12.00! Kegs & Eggs Brunch is included for FREE in the VIP ticket package.

** Some Kegs & Eggs items will be sold as our Restaurant specials for the weekend **

Tickets include entrance into Barrel Fest, a free souvenir sampling glass, 4 hours of sampling Barrel-Aged goodness, live music, and free snacks!

Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the day of. Designated drivers are encouraged and receive free entry.

IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that attendees show up early for pre-registration. Pre-Registration will begin at 11 AM at the Restaurant. Grab your wristband and a warm up beer at the Pub. Gates and food will open early, but beer will not be flowing until 1 PM.

Come Pre-Register and get some brunch upstairs starting at 11am!

More information available at www.barrelfestlg.com

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since The Adirondack Pub & Brewery first opened their doors and became Lake George’s local brewery. They are going to be celebrating this milestone throughout 2019, and as part of Saratoga Beer Week they’ve partnered up with their friends at The Saratoga City Tavern for a Cheers to 20 Years Bash. Join founder/owner John Carr and many of the Adirondack Brewery crew as they sling a number of their classic favorites, and some of their newer offerings. They’ll also be bringing world class whiskey from High Peaks Distilling and a few extra surprises with them for the event.

Parents and students, are you thinking about life after high school?

Adults, are you looking for resources to go back to school, get more training, or change careers?

Let VSAC be your guide.

Join us for College & Career Pathways 2019—a FREE evening of workshops and a career resource fair to help you plan for future education, training, and career goals after high school.

Come get your questions answered, talk to Vermont experts, and learn about planning and paying for college or career training.

Free hearty snacks served from 5:00–6:30 pm.

Click the ticket link to register now!

Parents and students, are you thinking about life after high school?

Adults, are you looking for resources to go back to school, get more training, or change careers?

Let VSAC be your guide.

Join us for College & Career Pathways 2019—a FREE evening of workshops and a career resource fair to help you plan for future education, training, and career goals after high school.

Come get your questions answered, talk to Vermont experts, and learn about planning and paying for college or career training.

Free hearty snacks served from 5:00–6:30 pm.

Click the ticket link to register now!

Parents and students, are you thinking about life after high school?

Adults, are you looking for resources to go back to school, get more training, or change careers?

Let VSAC be your guide.

Join us for College & Career Pathways 2019—a FREE evening of workshops and a career resource fair to help you plan for future education, training, and career goals after high school.

Come get your questions answered, talk to Vermont experts, and learn about planning and paying for college or career training.

Free hearty snacks served from 5:00–6:30 pm.

Click the ticket link to register now!

Parents and students, are you thinking about life after high school?

Adults, are you looking for resources to go back to school, get more training, or change careers?

Let VSAC be your guide.

Join us for College & Career Pathways 2019—a FREE evening of workshops and a career resource fair to help you plan for future education, training, and career goals after high school.

Come get your questions answered, talk to Vermont experts, and learn about planning and paying for college or career training.

Free hearty snacks served from 5:00–6:30 pm.

Click the ticket link to register now!

Meet and compete with your #downtownAlbany neighbors in a battle of the brains during the Downtown Albany BID’s Resident Trivia Night!💡🧠

It’s building versus building as trivia maestro Jeff Mo’rad of 102.7 WEQX – The REAL Alternative pits teams of Downtown Albany, New York residents against each other.

The winning crew will take home the Trivia Trophy 🏆 (and bragging rights), with additional prizes including concert tickets and t-shirts up for grabs.

Light appetizers and soft drinks will be provided, with a full menu of great food and beverages available for purchase from The Hollow Bar + Kitchen.

Arrive and register your team at 6:00 PM; trivia kicks off at 6:30.

Don’t have a team? Free agents are welcome, and you don’t have to be a Downtown resident to get in on the action!

This is a free event, but pre-registration via Eventbrite is encouraged.

For more information, visit www.downtownalbany.org, call 518.465.2143 x111 or email Jason at jbonafide@downtownalbany.org.

Mass MoCA’s annual salute to a few funny things will gather a diverse group of comedians to prod us with humor in this heightened moment. Come for laugh-filled workshops, wickedly mocking museum tours, and hilarious musical interludes. 30 Rock star Judah Friedlander and comedy club queen Michelle Buteau headline.

On Saturday, February 23, Brown’s Brewing Company celebrates its 26th anniversary in style with a party in Revolution Hall featuring performances by Eastbound Jesus and The Mallett Brothers Band. Doors open at 7 pm and music start around 8 pm. Tickets required. Cheers to independent craft beer, live music, and our great city of Troy, NY!

Join EQX on January 25th from 7 PM-9 PM as Jeff broadcasts live from King Neptune’s Ice Lounge! Warm up with Neptune’s signature winter cocktails, check out the ice sculptures and enter to win some great prizes including an overnight stay at The Holiday Inn Resort Lake George!

Stick around for the show! At 9:00 PM, Wild Adriatic presents Multipede for a FREE show!

Join Jeff and EQX on Friday, January 25th for a live broadcast from 4 PM-6 PM! We’ll be kicking off the start of the Funky Ice Festival at Adirondack Pub and Brewery, 33 Canada Street, Lake George NY 12845.

Get funky with EQX! Enter to win some great prizes, including an overnight stay at The Holiday Inn Resort, Lake George!

Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers.

Jeff will be broadcasting live from 11am-4pm in downtown Saratoga.

No tickets necessary! Taste different chowders for a $1 a cup (3 oz. serving)

Here’s how it works:
Pick up a ballot form at any participating establishment. Vote for your favorite online at www.DiscoverSaratoga.org/Vote, all voting ends at 5 PM OR vote on the ballot and drop it off at Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center or the gallery at the The Saratoga Hilton.

Votes are tallied into 7 award categories.
See if your favorite was one of the winners by attending the Awards Ceremony, Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center Center at 6:30 PM

Parking and transportation
No need to worry about parking. FREE shuttles will be available from Saratoga Casino Hotel and Wilton Mall. If you’d prefer to drive, check out this helpful guide to parking in downtown Saratoga Springs.

If you’d like to participate in or sponsor Chowderfest, contact Connie or call 518-584-1531.

More information to come! Learn more here: https://www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest/

Saratoga Chowderfest is presented by Discover Saratoga NY and DeCrescente Distributing Company

Sponsored by:
Saratoga Spring Water
Saratoga Springs City Center
Westminster Bakers
Adirondack Trust Company
Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
Saratoga Casino
Clipper Magazine
Stewart’s Shops
Wilton Mall
Residence Inn by Marriott Saratoga Springs
Saratoga TODAY Newspaper
Lia Nissan of Saratoga
Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs
Amsterdam Printing
Impressions of Saratoga
M&M Digital Printing, LLC
The Hyde Collection

Grab your friends, your dance shoes, and get ready to pop the champagne because we’re going to bring the New Year in strong! Your ticket will grant you access to a fun night alongside some of the best music, food, and entertainment.

General Tickets Include:

4 Hour Open Bar
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Complimentary Glass of Champagne for Midnight Toast
Music provided by DJ John Jamz
NYE Party Favors