518 Bites & Sights

09/01/2025

If there was nothing stopping you, where in the world would you go to explore?

I’m usually guided by my stomach first and my eyes second when I travel. Thankfully both were satisfied spending time in Athens 🇬🇷

I’m still reflecting on what an amazing experience it was spending it with my boyfriend and his family, and watching him soak up all parts of his Greek heritage.

I have so many things to share from my trip, and I’ve finally had a second to organize everything off of my phone. So, for the next week, enjoy Greece through my eyes before we go back to the amazing bites and sights here in the 518 💕🏠

03/17/2025

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY ☘️ As someone with Irish heritage, this is a day to remind us that most of us have roots in different places. Do you know where your family is from?

It felt appropriate to post a photo of my Great Uncle Phil today💚 He was the past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 5, where he served as chairman/founder of the first Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade in '51.

📸This photo is from the 50th Golden Jubilee Parade in 2000 when he got to be the grand marshal.

03/16/2025

What's your favorite thing to do (or favorite place to go) locally in the spring? 😎

03/16/2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHT 📅: Janie Fricke, one of the most beloved entertainers in Country Music, joins Kevin Richards ‘Close Up’ at Charles R. Wood Theater. A two-time CMA & ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, Fricke has hit the #1 spot on the Country charts an astounding 18 times.

Janie Fricke, one of the most beloved entertainers in Country Music, joins Kevin Richards ‘Close Up’ at the Wood Theater! A two-time CMA & ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, […]

03/15/2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHT 📅: The Albany FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League. Tonight's game at MVP Arena is vs. Georgia Swarm.

The Albany FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League out of the MVP Arena in downtown Albany, NY. Season tickets […]

03/14/2025

Who locally has the best all-day breakfast? 🥞

03/14/2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHT 📅: Discover the imaginative story of how a miserable young orphan, known as “Boy” came to be Peter Pan at Schenectady Light Opera Company, starting tonight through March 16. Don't miss what's going on locally, peek 👀at the full event calendar.

Director: MOLLY WATERS Music Director: JAMES W. ALEXANDER Producers: MICHAELA TORRES & MJ ALEXANDER Stage Manager: SARA FREDERICKS Discover the imaginative story of how a miserable young orphan, known as “Boy” came to be […]

03/13/2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHT 📅: Head to Empire Live Albany tonight to check out Crystal Lake, a Japanese metalcore band from Tokyo. For more events, take a look at our event calendar!

General Admission Only 16+ With a VALID PHOTO ID ALL patrons are required to have a VALID PHOTO ID for entry. Unless with a parent or legal guardian 21 years […]

03/12/2025

What's a local place (open or not) that reminds you of your childhood? 🥹

03/12/2025

ICYMI, a bunch of local seasonal ice cream places have already opened, and many others have announced their opening days. Did I miss any?

We’ve had such crazy weather in the Capital Region recently. One day it’s warm, the next it’s freezing. Well, since there have been a few days I’ve gone out without […]

03/12/2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHT 📅: The Get Hired Job Fair at Crossgates Mall provides employers the opportunity to interview and hire workers on the spot and connect job seekers with area businesses who need their skills. For more events, take a look 👀 at our full event calendar.

Crossgates is hosting an in-person job fair on Wednesday, March 12 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on the Lower Level near ZARA. The Get Hired Job Fair provides employers the opportunity to interview and […]

03/11/2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHT 📅: It’ll be a night of two Taylors when longtime friends and collaborators Taylor Goldsmith (of Dawes) and MC Taylor (of Hiss Golden Messenger) join forces for a run of shows in some of their favorite intimate venues around the country this March. Tonight, they're at The Egg Performing Arts Center!

It’ll be a night of two Taylors when longtime friends and collaborators Taylor Goldsmith (of Dawes) and MC Taylor (of Hiss Golden Messenger) join forces for a run of shows […]