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Monday, March 2nd, 2026

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Capital Region businesses showcased their products and services at the 52nd annual Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show held in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, Mar. 1. The event connected vendors with local homeowners and supported student scholarships.  WRGB

SPORTS NEWS

  • UAlbany baseball lost by a score of 14 to 6 to Illinois Sunday at Flour Field — Greenville, S.C. The team will play a series of three games at Jack Kaiser Stadium from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8 as coach Jon Mueller said it must improve its defense.  University at Albany

EVENTS

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  • Joythief Concert

    7-9 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets available — Experience the evocative music of Joythief with their poignant lyrics and engaging performances.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • Candlelight Concert: 90s Unplugged

    8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Egg — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of 90s classics performed by a string quartet under the soft glow of candlelight.

    Sun, 3/8/26

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  • Turn It Up Dance Challenge

    March 13-15 — Palace Theatre — Registration open — Enjoy a thrilling weekend of regional dance competitions with awards and scholarships.

    Fri, 3/13/26

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  • Capital District Wind Challenge

    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Sand Creek Middle School — School team participation — Experience the excitement of student-designed wind turbines in a competitive setting.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

    12-3 p.m. — MVP Arena — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of the circus with world-class performances and family-friendly entertainment.

    Sun, 3/15/26

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  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

    8:30-9:30 p.m. — UAlbany Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of Taylor Swift illuminated by candlelight.

    Thu, 3/19/26

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  • Live Music with Luke Palvus

    7-10 p.m. — Seven Dining and Catering — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by Luke Palvus at a popular local venue.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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  • 1964 The Tribute

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall — Tickets vary — Experience the most authentic Beatles tribute band as they recreate a live concert from the early '60s.

    Thu, 3/26/26

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  • I Love R&B Party

    8:30-11:30 p.m. — Empire Live — $20 - $50 — The ultimate R&B party experience featuring sing-along anthems and feel-good energy.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Marc Andreessen

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