This music hall is amazing! I came here about two months ago, on November 8th, to see Howie Day on…read morehis 20th anniversary tour! The opener was really good and Howie Day was great! There are stairs up to the second floor. My friend and I took the stairs up from the front door. We bought snacks and I bought a drink at the small concession stand. We showed our tickets and then took the elevator upstairs to the third floor where the performances happen. There isn't much seating where the performances happened. That's what made it all the better! The building is historic and really cool. Buffalo Bill Cody, John Philip Sousa, and P.T. Barnum's baby elephant have all performed there decades ago. There are photos of some of the people who performed there, as you take the stairs out of the building. I'm so glad I had the experience of viewing a great concert at this cool place!

Great old theater. Looks like a mini Palace in Albany. Could use some sprucing up so donate if you…read morecan. Great acts, decent acoustics and reasonable prices.

i've been with lathum studio for close to 10 years. instructors are fantastic!…read morealso, they provide parties, competion entries and a fantastic dance show including both students and pros every january at the albany marriot. i've done at least 8 shows and 9 compatitions over the years i've been with fred astair, lathum. most fun of all are the show case routines that student & pro do together at the marriot. in addition to the dancing and parties are the friends i've made over the years.

We have been a part of the studio for about 4 years! It has been great! We had always wanted to…read morelearn how to dance and we went in not knowing anything and now when we find ourselves at weddings or events, or even a restaurant that has dancing, we get compliments from strangers! If you want to learn how to dance for social or even competitive events, this is a great place to learn!

So happy to have such a fantastic art center in the area. I have taken a bunch of classes: stained…read moreglass, fused glass, embroidery, encaustic painting and have enjoyed every one. They have such a wide variety of classes.

The goal of the Arts Center is to "engage people in a creative experience" and it delivers. It's…read morefun to stop in at times to browse their exhibits which includes a faculty student gallery, the Wallace and Foyer galleries, as well as a main gallery. The best part is they are free and open to the public. They offer a range of classes for different age groups such as creative writing, performing arts, culinary arts, digital arts, studio art, crafts, dance, and more. I found out that the last Friday of every month being Troy Night Out, makes a great night out exploring arts and culture. The exhibits are open during the day and seem to draw me in after brunch in Troy. I find them pretty unique and definitely one of a kind. I'm hoping to take some classes in the near future such as sculpting with clay or a few of the culinary classes. Overall a simple and neat arts center with plenty of activities for art and culture seekers.

Very good college theater…read more Very annoying that the Institute won't get off it's collective patootie and get the building problems fixed. The Players are doing a great job as a roving company, but they deserve their stage back.

From the owner: The RPI Players is a student-run theatre company open to all RPI students, faculty, staff, and the…read moregreater Capital Region community. The RPI Players is one of the oldest theatre troupes in the area, and has staged over 300 shows in it's nearly 90 seasons. The RPI Players produce between three and six shows per year, and call the RPI Playhouse their home. Often, the Players will collaborate with a variety of performing arts organizations on campus and in the community.

I did a date night at Painting with a Twist and it was so much fun! There was a good number of…read morepeople and our instructor Krista was so nice and informative! It was a great time with good music and drinks. The entire class was about 2-2.5 hours depending on how long you took to add some finishing details and everything was provided from paint, canvas, cups, paintbrushes. You're allowed to bring any sort of drinks and snacks which was a lot of fun. They rotate which paintings they do and post it on the website as well and it's fun to just come and pint even if you're not going to follow the template! I highly recommend coming with a group of friends or for a date!

Great service, awesome paintings for purchase and the class was very welcoming and easy to follow…read more Would definitely go again

Good selections on instruments for kids!…read more Great service! Much appreciated the help! Thank you!

I tripped on this shop by accident and decided to stop in and browse. The staff are friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and helpful and great to chat with. The store features a plethora of instruments, not the least of which are guitars (my passion), drums, and band and orchestra instruments. As with many ships, they have lessons. But they also host a monthly open mic (encouraging student, staff & customer participation) and an occasional informative jazz seminar (organized by their drum instructor and featuring professional musicians). This shop goes beyond a simple place for purchase.

Beautiful venue great sound, easy in, easy out. Unfortunately when it gets warm In the venue they…read moredo not cool it down. Why? My guess is the fact that they staff the facility with mostly untrained senior citizen volunteers who like it toasty. The same volunteers have significant difficulty guiding people to their seats because they seem to be unfamiliar with rows and seat numbers. I don't know how many times some elderly usher stood in front of me, shining their flashlight in my face, confused about where people were supposed to sit. Oh well... Still an unbelievably beautiful place to see (and hear!) a show. Truly, not a bad seat in the house.

5 Star Venue 5 Star Service…read more-2 Stars for Lack of Comfort This was our first visit to the Music Hall. I was having difficulty buying seats online for our event so I ended up calling the ticket office. Whoever helped me was great. She was patient and helpful. Explaining that this was our first visit there, I wanted to ensure we had the best possible seats to enjoy the show as well as have a great overall experience. Based on our conversation I chose lower balcony, front row seats. I recall the agent asking if we had any issues with stairs which was good as there are quite a few stairs to get to the balcony. While we found the view to be great, the seats are horrible. They are extremely skinny and uncomfortable. I saw on the floor that they even use bistro chairs at the ends of some aisles. From the looks of things, the only comfortable seats would be the boxes along the walls as they looked to have chairs that you could move. The front-row balcony is not well suited for anyone over 6' tall as there is not enough leg room to sit with your legs in front of you. By the time the concert ended, my legs were cramping, my butt was sore, and my lower back in knots from trying to sit a bit sideways. Anyone who is slightly overweight will find the seating most uncomfortable. Aside from that, the theater is quite beautiful and the acoustics seemed to work well for our event. The staff is friendly and helpful. Exiting the theater went smoothly and quickly. We will definitely return but will try for box seats to see if they are more comfortable.

I cannot say enough good words about Gail & ADF. I have been dancing here for a little over a year…read morenow, and can happily say I've found my home studio. Gail, and the rest of the teachers at ADF, are second to none! The classes are challenging but also great for all levels. I danced through high school and college, and tried returning elsewhere shortly after, but nothing really stuck. Since being at ADF I have improved as a dancer more in a year than I feel I have throughout my whole career. Gail even helped me get back into pointe shoes after a ten year hiatus! The studio, teachers, and other students create a very welcoming, warm, and non-judgmental environment conducive to emotional and physical growth as a dancer and human overall. Great opportunities, FANTASTIC STAFF, and a wide variety of classes and workshops. I LOVE ADF!!!!!

Albany Dance Fitness is a wonderful place to dance, especially for the "older" dancer. Gail has…read morethe ability to understand that while many of us over 38 still love to dance and be challenged, we aren't going to be NYCB stars. She pushes us within our own minds, bodies, and abilities, understanding that at 40 we're not likely to develop perfect turnout and 180-degree extension, but we can still strive for perfect technique within whatever turnout and extension we have. Her combinations are both challenging and fun to dance--in my 35+ years of ballet classes, her combinations have provided some of the most enjoyable choreography I've danced. It is a true joy to work with her.