Category Archives: Entertainment

Jewel of the Mohawk

I love Riverlink Park!  It is truly one of the best attractions in Amsterdam.  Access to the Mohawk River is crucial to economic development.  It is after all, the reason Amsterdam was settled. In spite of the damage done to … Continue reading

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Amsterdam Artists Chosen for Juried Exhibition

Essential Art is the title of the Cooperstown Art Association 21st Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition on display through June 1st, 2012.  The Art Associations Galleries are located at 22 Main Street Cooperstown, across the street from the Baseball Hall … Continue reading

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R2-D2, it is you, It Is You !

By day they are real estate agents, blueprint makers and highway department employees but when they clock out they become Storm Troopers, Boba Fett and R2-D2.  Chris Simonds, Bob Thayer and Tim Harris are members of Garrison Excelsior, the 501st Legion … Continue reading

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Happy Festivus!

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One Sweet World

The Riverlink Concert Series is winding down but you couldn’t tell by the crowd gathered to hear One Sweet World - a tribute to Dave Matthews. Featuring Amsterdam native Dave Swart (guitar and vocals), Joe Davoli (fiddle), Jason Rafalak (bass), Brad … Continue reading

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The Acoustic Set

Saturday night at Riverlink Park, this week featuring the acoustic sounds of Michael Poulopoulos, Matt Durfee,  Michael Eck and Tom Lindsey.  The concert started at 5:00pm.  I guess it was a little too early for most folks who came around 6:30 … Continue reading

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Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys

Another great free concert at Amsterdam’s Riverfront Park, Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys did not disappoint. Their vocal and instrumental harmonies delivered a soulful Bluegrass sound. Competing at times will passing trains, they did not miss a beat. Tonight’s … Continue reading

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Saratoga Racetrack

1980′s

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Heat Wave!

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Let’s Polka!

Tony’s Polka Band performed tonight at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam, New York. It was the second in a series of free concerts scheduled for this summer down by the Mohawk River.  It was great to see a new generation carrying … Continue reading

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