When: Friday, starts at 8 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.Comedy legend and entertainment mogul Rickey Smiley is a television host, actor, and top- rated nationally syndicated radio personality and has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers. Most recently, his memoir Stand by Your Truth And Then Run for Your Life was released by Gallery Books, he joined the Martin Lawrence 2018 LIT AF nationwide tour as well as the Mike Epps Platinum Comedy Tour, and he co-hosted the Black Music Honors for the second time.Admission: $45 to $55.For more information visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/an-evening-with-rickey-smiley-and-friends.
It’s the first week of spring and there are things to do in the Albany area this weekend. Options for the kids include a free catfish rodeo and Easter egg hunt and for the grownups there are comedy shows on tap on Friday and Saturday.
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As summer temperatures heat up, fishing at dawn, dusk, and during the night are good choices, and deeper water may prove to be a good option as temperatures rise.
When: Saturday 10 a.m.-noon.Where: Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St.Join the Albany Recreation & Parks Department for fun, adventure, activities, and tasty treats as they host their 2023 Easter Egg Hunt in the beautifully historic Tift Park. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served.Admission: Free.For more information or to register, visit: https://arpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=226&fbclid=IwAR3YT3sUiuE4Zr4D7pEhygqENkmKuuA6tnTX62mfiAStlK8ApFLpJs1eQLI.
When: Saturday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.Comedian, actress, and internet personality Chelcie Lynn will bring her 2 Fingers and A 12 Pack tour to Albany. Lynn, who was recently named one of Variety’s 2021 Top 10 Comics To Watch, started building a fan base in 2014 when her sketches featuring her alter ego, Trailer Trash Tammy went viral.Admission: $22-$27.For more information, visit: https://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/chelcie-lynn-2-fingers-and-a-12-pack-tour.
When: Friday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Albany VFW, 315 Philema Road.Danny the DJ and the Still River Band will provide the entertainment. Proceeds from a raffle will support the organization.Admission: $7.
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.
