Happy November & Happy Belated Halloween to all who celebrated. Halloween Day, I worked from home. My boyfriend & I saw Back to the Future at Colonie Center, went to Rustic Barn Pub for music and drinks, and No Fun for some candy & Halloween fun. Needless to say, it was a good Halloween.

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Coming to Copake Grange Hall Friday, Nov. 7 is “Pippin, The Musical”. This local production, directed by Stephen Sanborn of The Two Of Us Productions, will open Friday, November. 7 & will run for two weekends through Nov. 16. Read all about it on SubStack!

www.inplaycapitalregion.com/post/review-... “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams Family.” Last Friday (10/17/25), my boyfriend and I watched “The Addams Family” at Conkling Hall! The play was great! Read all about the play at the link!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... October is well underway & this month is all about the fall foliage, Halloween parties & apple picking! Here at Around Town With Amy Modesti, we have what you need to know about what’s up in the arts, music, theater and film! Subscribe today on SubStack.

Since 1876, C.W. Whalen & Sons has provided outdoor tents and party essentials in the Capital Region. Monday, Sept.29,2025, the Troy business was inducted into the NYS Historic Preservation of Business Registry. The business will celebrate 150 years in 2026. Congrats to the Whalen family!

www.inplaycapitalregion.com/post/review-... Abe Koogler’s “Deep Blue Sound” made its Capital Region premiere at Steamer No. 10 Theatre in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 12. The 2023 play, directed by Chris Foster, was excellent & the cast played nine Puget Sound islanders well. Read about it now!

#MusicMonday: Monday, September 15,2025 would have been my friend Josh Bloomfield’s 46th Birthday. Last year on what would have been his 45th birthday,” (9/15/24), Capital Region Blues Network held a remembrance blues jam to honor Josh’s life & talents. Josh, may you rest in peace. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

www.inplaycapitalregion.com/post/review-... From Aug. 7-Aug. 10, Ancram Center for the Arts held their biannual Plein Air Plays event. Plein Air Plays 3.0 took part at 3 different locations in Ancram & featured 3 different acts. Read more about it on InPlay Capital Region now! Thank You.

www.inplaycapitalregion.com/post/inplay-... September is here & InPlay Capital Region has everything you need to know about what’s going on in art, music, and theater. Don’t forget to follow InPlay Capital Region on Instagram and Facebook to keep up on the latest updates & news! Thank you!

www.nyvtmedia.com/sections/nyv... Whitehall, NY native and singer/songwriter, PJ Ferguson, will return to the Capital Region to perform a SOLD-OUT concert Friday, Sept. 5 at the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls. Learn more about PJ Ferguson & The Tennessee Strange online on the NYVT Media website.

Thursday, Aug. 28,2025, I was on the scene of a serious dump truck crash in my hometown of Cropseyville, NY. The person who drove the dump truck had a medical emergency and died at the scene, this crashing into the house. My condolences & prayers to the family whose lives were affected in this.

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Have you ever seen William Shakespeare’s production of “As You Like It”?! Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, NY is well underway in this production! Go and see it on Friday at Historic Salem Courthouse Lawn! It will be running through 8/24! Read more on it now!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Are you familiar with “Puffs”, a comedy inspired by the Harry Potter franchise? Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) is putting on its last week of production beginning Friday, Aug. 15 (7pm). It’ll play Aug. 16 (7pm) & close Aug. 17 (2:30pm).

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Are you in need of furniture or a mattress for your home or apartment?! Crescent Furniture and Mattress in Troy, NY just has what you’re looking for! The store held its ribbon cutting ceremony & grand opening Tuesday, July 15. To learn more, click here!

www.inplaycapitalregion.com/post/inplay-... Hello August! Welcome to another month of event listings for all things theater on InPlay Capital Region! We have your monthly events and auditions all in one place! Please don’t forget to follow InPlay Capital Region on Facebook for your news!!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Greenwich, NY resident, Jacob “Jake” Houston was destined to be an artist. For over 20 years, the self-taught artist continues to make a career as a painter. He recently had a pop-up art show, and in April 2026, he’ll be opening an art gallery & art studio!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Looking for some community theater to watch this weekend?! Go to Albany Civic Theater to watch “Between Riverside and Crazy” by Stephen Adly Guirgis, 7/26 & 7/27. To learn more about this drama & for tickets, go to Around Town With Amy Modesti via SubStack!

What an epic show last night (7/23/25) at Empire State Plaza! My boyfriend & I supported my friends in Plush as they opened up for Lit! It was a rockin’, fun show from both bands! It’s been a year since I’ve seen Plush & 4 years for Lit! It was also nice to catch up with friends at the show!

#SundayThrowback: Last year on this date (7/20/24), Mom & I watched Super 400 perform live at Power’s Park in Troy, NY. It was the first time that I was out enjoying music since having mono (and had recovered from it). It was also nice catching up with my friends after the show. 📸: Amy Modesti

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Ancram Center for the Arts recently held a regional premiere of “Where the Mountain Meets the Sea”, Friday, July 11. The play, written by Jeff Augustin, will begin its last week of showings July 17, and will run until July 20. Read all about the play now!!

#SaturdayWorkday: Today’s work office was at Engle’s Acres in Troy, NY. It was for the 6th Annual Farm Day Out that was put on by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. I was responsible for taking photos of the event for the Renss Lens. It was a warm, but a fun day today! (7/12/25)

www.inplaycapitalregion.com/post/inplay-... Happy Independence Day everyone! This may be the month to watch fireworks but also, take some time to watch some local theater & audition for a role in a play! Be sure to follow InPlay Capital Region on Instagram, Facebook, and X to keep up with news!

www.wamc.org/news/2025-06... I don’t normally speak out about things in front of big crowds but on Wednesday, June 11, I did speak out at this community meeting concerning the future of the Dunham Reservoir & Dam. We must #SaveTheDunham! To learn why I spoke out, please go to the WAMC link!

www.nyvtmedia.com/sections/nyv... 🚨 Job Promotion Alert!! 🚨 I’m happy to officially announce that almost two months of employment with NYVT Media, that I’ve been promoted to editor of InPlay Capital Region! I’m excited to take on this new, exciting role, and I can’t wait to see how it goes!

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be taking part in this “Year-End Party” at Tamarac Elementary School, Tuesday, June 17,5-8pm as a vendor! This event is free & open to the public! It’s also the day of the Brittonkill CSD School Budget re-vote, so if you’re in the district, get out & vote!!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Attention all theatre goers! A new theatre festival has arrived! Capital Region Festival of Theatre (CRFT) begins tonight, with the CRFT Mixer taking place at The Cue Theatre in Albany. This 4 day event will happen until June 15. Read about it on SubStack!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Welcome to Cromulent Comics, the Collar City’s newest perfectly fine comic book store! The store, ran by Andrew Falkenhainer, held a soft opening April 19, and its grand opening on April 25. Since opening 2 months ago, business is busy. Read the article now!

www.nyvtmedia.com/sections/sen...? Yesterday, I learned that my story reached #2 in the “Most Read” stories, online, on NYVT Media’s website. The story is also featured on pages 1 & 7 of the May 29,2025 printed version of the Sentinel-Times! How cool is that?! Take a look at it now! Thanks!

almfineartandphotography.wordpress.com/2025/05/25/a... Happy Memorial Day! It's been a while since I shared with you with what I've been doing personally and professionally. For a month, I've been working at NYVT Media as a reporter/photographer! To read more, head over to WordPress now!

#TuesdayTribute: Sunday, May 18,2025, my family cat, Molly, crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge to be with her mother, Smoky. Molly was 12-years-old. She is survived by her sister, Peanut and our Yorkie, Tucker. Molly was a shy cat, but once she got out of her shell, she had to know where you were.

Friday, May 9, I turned 36! I had a nice time celebrating my birthday with my boyfriend & friends! I went to Stewart’s, got my free beverage at Starbucks, checked out the Canstruction exhibit, hung out with cousins & watched Adam Ferrara perform a comedy routine. Also went to Ophelia’s too! 🎂🥳❤️

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Happy Taurus Month! Happy May! This week is an important week for me since this Friday, I’ll turn 36! Please help make my wish come true by checking out this week’s events listings on Around Town With Amy Modesti! Become a PAID or free subscriber on SubStack!

Sunday, April 27,2025, I achieved a personal, religious milestone moment in making my third Catholic sacrament, conformation, at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY. It was a beautiful mass. 27 years ago, I made my first communion and now at 35, made my confirmation! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

#MondaySaveTheDate: Save the date to attend the 7th Annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards (The Eddies) show, to be held at Proctors in Schenectady, NY, Sunday, April 27,2025, starting at 6pm. Over 190 plus finalists in 30 categories will be honored for their work in 2024.

#HappyEaster: Happy Easter to all my BlueSky followers who celebrate this holy day! I hope you have a blessed day! The lord has risen! This morning, and yesterday,I celebrated Easter & my parent’s wedding anniversary. This afternoon, I will celebrate Easter with my boyfriend & his family.

#WaybackWednesday: Last year (4/14/24), my boyfriend & I celebrated 2 months of dating. We went for a walk around side roads in Brunswick, ate dinner at Country View Diner & went to Rustic Barn Pub to hear music from the Jacob Jolliff Band. This week marks 14 months of dating for us ❤️🥰!!

#WaybackWednesday: Last year on this date (4/9/2024), my boyfriend & I ate lunch and dessert on a beautiful, warm spring day. We both split a piece of chocolate cake for dessert. Today (4/9/2025) felt more like “winter” than spring as I had my piano lesson & dropped off my car to the mechanic.

#OnThisDate: Happy Throwback Tuesday! Last year on this date (4/8/2024), I watched the solar eclipse pass through the Town of Delmar,NY outside in front of Spotlight Newspapers. It was neat to check out the eclipse! A year later (4/8/25), I had a productive day running errands. 📸: Amy L. Modesti

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Wednesday, March 26 after its 33-year run, The Eastwick Press has “closed and ceased operations.” An official announcement of its closure was shared on the Eastwick Press Facebook page & website. Go to Around Town With Amy Modesti on SubStack to learn more.

#SaturdaySaveTheDate: Spring has arrived! Save the dates to attend the 2025 Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo! The three-day expo starts Friday, March 20,2025 & will run through Sunday, March 30,2025. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Wildwood! This event is fun for all!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the luck of the Irish help bring you good health and prosperity today & year-round! Last year (3/17/24) and this year (3/16/25), I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with my boyfriend & his family. Last year was the first time I met his parents. Today was celebrated with Mom.

#TakeBackTheArts Happy International Women’s Day & to the first ever Take Back The Arts Day! Take Back The Arts is a new arts initiative founded by Lisa Goich, as a means for all creatives to stand together against creative censorship. As a life-long artist, I use art as a means to make a living!

#FlashbackFriday: Last year on this date (3/7/24), Mom and I attended the opening day of Dinos Alive Immersive Experience at Armory Studios NY. It was an interesting, unique experience! These life-like, animatronic dinosaurs were huge! What did I do a year later? Productive work at home (3/7/25).

#SundayThrowback: Last year (3/2/24) was a music filled day! First, I watched The Sound Minds perform at Rare Form Brewing. Later on, Brendan and I went to Rustic Barn Pub to watch music from Laura Leigh and The Big Happy. It was at Rustic Barn Pub where Brendan first told me he loves me ❤️!

#OnThisDate: “Accept the challenge you are facing. It may become your greatest gift.” As seen through the words from a Yogi tea bag one year ago today (3/1/24). The words are meaningful then as they are now in present day (3/1/25). I hope and pray that March will be a great month for all of us.

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Part 2 of this week’s “Looking for Something Fun to Do?” Events listings is now posted on SubStack! Head over to Around Town With Amy Modesti to see what’s going on for your dance, music, & theater events happening in New York and the Berkshires! Thank you!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Coming on Thursday, Feb. 27, Classic Theater Guild will debut their production of Lend Me A Tenor at Congregation Beth Israel in Niskayuna, NY. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will run through March 9. Head to Substack to read more about the comedy!

open.substack.com/pub/aroundto... Part 1 of “Looking for Something Fun to Do?” weekly events listing was released yesterday on #Substack! This post contains what you need to know about the Arts & community events happening in the Capital Region area and Vermont. Thank you for the support!

#OnThisDate: Last year (2/22/24), I attended the Winter for Warmth Gala at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany, N.Y. The Colonie Senior Services Center put on this benefit to assist seniors who need help in paying their heating bills. There was a silent auction, food, & music from Dueling Pianos.

#TBT: I was long due for a haircut! The last time I got it done was last year for my first Valentine’s Day date. Thankfully last Thursday (2/13/25), Kyle Anne Colangelo was able to fit me into her schedule and gave me a new “doo” in time for my 1 year dating anniversary date & V-Day 2025!