Lark Street

Just a short walk from downtown Albany's business district, Lark Street has long been a mix of commercial and residential buildings that is reminiscent of some neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Several CDTA buses run along all or part of Lark Street, including routes no.13 (New Scotland Avenue - to Slingerlands), no.

Because of this, and efforts from others, Lark Street's many historic apartment buildings have been turned into galleries and artist studios.

[5] Lark Street is the crux of the 1st Friday events, a citywide arts show opening extravaganza organized by the UAG and managed by Michael Weidrich, a local artist.

Shoppers can find contemporary art, antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing, flowers, books and wine.

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.

This event showcases local, regional and national musical acts as well as around 150 arts and crafts, retail and food vendors.

[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".