Culture
Lark Street's culture has been highlighted by the budget-minded Let's Go Travel Guides. A diverse range of artists and organizations has found their way to Lark Street - among them, the Upstate Artists Guild (UAG) which is working to get more galleries and studios into the downtown Albany and Troy areas. Because of this, and efforts from others, Lark Street's many historic apartment buildings have been turned into galleries and artist studios. Lark Street is the crux of the 1st Friday events, a city-wide arts show opening extravaganza organized by the UAG and managed by Michael Weidrich, a local artist.
Shopping is available, and many storefronts are tucked into basement-level or second-story shops, further lending to their appeal. Shoppers can find contemporary art, antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing, flowers, books and wine.
Lark Street has a variety of restaurants and eateries, including Tex-Mex, Greek, Thai, Indian, Hunan, Italian and Japanese restaurants. The original Bombers Burrito Bar franchise is on Lark Street, as are a Ben & Jerry's outlet and a Dunkin' Donuts shop. The Washington Avenue Armory, which is located at the corner of Lark Street and Washington Avenue, hosts sporting events and rock concerts.
Virtually every prominent local musician in Albany plays regularly on Lark Street, including the jazz saxophone player and band leader Brian Patneaude, Thomasina Winslow, her father Tom Winslow and Sirsy.
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