When: Saturday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: St. Teresa’s Church, 421 Edgewood Lane.The Concordi Laetitia, (Joy of Harmony) is a group of young professionals from Atlanta who sing selections of traditional sacred liturgical music in beautiful polyphony.Admission: No cost.For more information and to hear a sample, visit http://www.concordi.org/.
When: Saturday, starts at 10 a.m.Where: Punk’s Landing, 11151 Old. Ga. Hwy. 3.Float down the Flint River by canoe or kayak on the Albany Poker Float and draw a card at stops along the way. Top three poker hands earn prizes from $50 to $250. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Outreach Center.Cost: $35 per player plus $5 for shuttle ride.For more information, visit:https://allevents.in/baconton/albany-poker-float/10000317805784657.
When: Saturday, starts at 11 a.m.Where: Lockett Station Community Center.The Albany Recreation & Parks Department’s Summer Youth Workshop has activities designed to focus on the importance of respecting others, staying out of trouble, college preparation and lifestyle improvements. The goal is to provide participants with the tools needed to make positive decisions and motivate them to a brighter future.Cost: Free for children ages 7 to 17.For more information, https://arpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=86 and registration is available through Saturday at arpd.recdesk.com.
When: Saturday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Hasan Shriners, 1822 Palmyra Road.It’s a party with a live performance. This event features the Essence Band, Gritz and Jelly Butter, and R&B sensation Lyfe Jennings. VIP and bottle service available.
When: Saturday, starts at 9 p.m.Where: Oglethorpe Lounge, 825 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.One Last Shot brings Southern rock at its finest, so come out and dance and have a great time.Admission: $5 cover charge.For more information, visit: https://m.facebook.com/events/the-oglethorpe-lounge/the-oglethorpe-lounge/995142557780104/.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
