Lark Street
Lark Street is a historic street in
Location
Lark Street is located two long blocks west of the
From south to north, Lark Street runs through the Park South, Hudson/Park, Center Square, Sheridan Hollow, and Arbor Hill neighborhoods in midtown Albany. It intersects with
Lark Street is a critical
Culture
Lark Street's culture has been highlighted by the budget-minded
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
Lark Street was an important part of the new wave, punk and alternative music scene from 1979-1984, with the Lark Beat music store and 288 Lark playing key roles. Virtually every prominent local musician in Albany plays regularly on Lark Street, including the jazz saxophone player and band leader Brian Patneaude,[13] Thomasina Winslow, her late father Tom Winslow and Sirsy.[14]
The oldest theater, and one of the oldest buildings on Lark Street, is the eba Theater at 351 Hudson Avenue. It was built in 1916 by the Order of the Eastern Star, and it was sold to the arts organization, eba, Inc. in 1977.
Gay village
There are two
Art on Lark and LarkFEST
During the annual Art on Lark in June, the street is transformed by artists' displays including painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, ceramicists, glass artists, live performances and music on several stages. The event has an average attendance of 20,000 people. Art on Lark is the second largest street festival in upstate New York, second only to LarkFEST, and has been voted as the Best Arts Event in the Times Union Readers Poll in 2009 and 2010.[17]
LarkFEST is the largest one day street festival in New York with attendance reaching 80,000 people. This event showcases local, regional and national musical acts as well as around 150 arts and crafts, retail and food vendors. In 2009, artists included Moby, Matt and Kim, Company of Thieves and Bell X1.[18]
Both events are organized by the Lark Street BID (Business Improvement District), a not-for-profit organization that serves "To build, sustain, and enhance a unique and prosperous living and business community for the residents, merchants, and visitors of the Lark Street neighborhood of Albany, NY". This is done through providing core neighborhood services focused on neighborhood safety, street maintenance, neighborhood marketing and special events and promotions.[19]
See also
References
- ^ See Metroland article c. 2002.
- ^ Crowe II, Kenneth C. (March 21, 2020). "Two historic buildings seen in 'Ironweed' torn down in Albany's South End". Times Union. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ CDTA official web site Maps & Schedules page Archived 2007-12-08 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed December 28, 2007.
- ^ Let's Go U.S.A. 2006, p. 200 (New York:St. Martin's Press 2006).
- ^ a b "Lark Street BID official web site Arts web page". Larkstreetbid.org. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
- ^ "1st Friday Albany official web site". 1stfridayalbany.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "UAG official web site". Upstateartistsguild.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "UAG page for Michael Weidrich". Members.upstateartistsguild.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "Michael Weidrich personal web page". Michaelweidrich.30art.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- Albany Times Union, January 21, 2007, found at [1]
- ^ "Lark Street BID official web site Dining and Nightlife web page". Larkstreetbid.org. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
- ^ a b Damron Men's Travel Guide 2006, p. 409
- ^ "Brian Patneaude official web site Performance web page". Archived from the original on September 4, 2007.
- ^ "Lark Fest web page". Larkstreet.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council official web site The Community Center is actually on Hudson Avenue, about 10 doors down the hill from Lark Street.
- ^ CDGLCC official web site Parade and Festival page Archived 2007-11-27 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed December 28, 2007.
- ^ "Lark Street BID official web site Art on Lark page". Larkstreetbid.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "Lark Street BID official web site LarkFEST page". Larkstreetbid.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "Lark Street BID official web site". Larkstreetbid.org. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
External links
- Lark Street BID official web site
- CDTA Capital District Transportation Authority official web site
- Albany Jazz