Food trucks, live music, school supplies and fun for families in and around Albany! Thank you for coming out to the 2022 Palace Theatre Community Block Party!

HOT SHOTS: Palace Theatre Community Block Party 2022

It was a beautiful day for a celebration in the City of Albany as the Palace Theatre held their annual community block party on Saturday August 13th.

Neighbors from all over downtown and beyond came out for a day filled with music, food and fun at the corner of North Pearl Street and Clinton Avenue. It was an extra special day for kids getting ready to head back to school as hundreds of backpacks with school supplies were given out.

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HOT SHOTS: Hip Hop Night featuring the Sugarhill Gang at the Empire State Plaza

It was an EPIC night in Albany on Wednesday July 27, 2022! Thousands were on hand at the Empire State Plaza, the weather was perfect for a night of hip hop.

The Powerhouse Funk Band kicked off the night and DJ TGIF pumped up the crowd between performances. Then it was ON! Melle Mel & Scorpio and the Sugarhill Gang took us on a nightlong journey of hip hop that had the crowd on its feet all night!

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Hot Shots: Inner Circle and Yellowman at the Empire State Plaza

It was indeed a HOT night in Albany as many came out to SWEAT!

Wednesday July 20, 2022 was Reggae Night at the Empire State Plaza, part of the free Capital Concert Series. Thousands came out to be part of the show, whether it was sitting on the museum steps or dancing in front of the stage.

The night began legendary reggae artist King Yellowman featuring K'reema and the Sagittarius Band. Afterward, the iconic Jamaican sounds of Inner Circle heated things up even more with their hits 'Bad Boys', 'Sweat' and 'Summer Jammin'.

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