almartandphotography: Looking forward to going to Fright Fest this Saturday at The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in Lake George, NY with my friends!!! Been a while since I've been to the Fright Fest in 6th Grade and the last time I was at the park was last August for my d
almartandphotography: One year ago to the day I attended my college's Hardman Lecture Series to listen to two presentations made by TV personality, wildlife advocate, and MA native, Jeff Corwin!!! At the first lecture I attended in Murdock Hall, he walked off the podium and st
almartandphotography: Tonight (10/6/2014) is a somber, sad day for two of my best friends and myself (and family). This afternoon, my neighbor's dog passed away from old age, this afternoon, my best friend from high school said goodbye to her loving, friendly, caring Father wh
almartandphotography: One year ago today (10/3/2013), I spent my afternoon completing another photo shoot for "The Beacon" MCLA Student Newspaper, at Press: Letterpress As A Public Art Project Gallery in North Adams, MA. "Markings" featured a series of prints, artist books, an
almartandphotography: Yesterday afternoon (10/1/2014), a co-worker of mine gave me a small prayer card that he received from a priest. Based on the Prayer of St. Theresa of Avila, the poem reads; "Let nothing trouble you. Let nothing frighten you. All is fleeting, God alone is
almartandphotography: I had an awesome time "enjoy(ing) music" Friday night at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Restaurant in Troy, NY. In honor of the September Troy Night Out, I supported my friend at his art exhibition opening at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, and checked out
almartandphotography: Flashback from the last performance that I saw on Friday, January 31, 2014 of my friend's blues band performing live at the @dinosaur_bbq in Troy, NY. On that somewhat mildly warm winter evening, my friends performed two awesome sets with people dancing t
almartandphotography: To all of my Instagram and my other social media friends, family, and followers, please be sure to check out my photos that I took for the 5th Annual Power In The Park Classic Car Show & 8th Annual Uncle Sam Jam photo shoot on my artist website!! Enjoy th
almartandphotography: One year ago today (9/19/2013), my Revitalizing The Arts In The Cities classmates and I went on a field trip to Pittsfield, MA to attend our first "Third Thursday" event in which local visitors and residents were outdoors celebrating and supporting local
almartandphotography: Tonight (8/12/2014), go to the Brunswick BBQ And Brew Restaurant in Cropseyville, NY for a free concert featuring the band, The Coveralls. This now 5 piece ensemble plays all of your early classic country and rock music that's fun to dance to and soothing
almartandphotography: Today (9/10/2014) marks the one year anniversary that I was first assigned to take photographs for "The Beacon" MCLA Student Newspaper, of the new MCLA Studio Arts Classroom spaces at MASS MoCA. As of last year, students were moved to the museum to take t
almartandphotography: After an eventful day at work, I was requested to take some photographs at the 5th Annual Power's Memorial Park Classic Car Show and Uncle Sam Jam, each showcasing local classic and contemporary cars and local bands on Saturday (8/30/2014). Had a chance t
almartandphotography: Tonight is the last concert of the Power's Park Concert Series 2014, held every year at Power's Memorial Park in Troy, NY (8/23/2014)!! Tonight, I'm going to see the rock/blues band, Bluz House Rockers, featuring my friend, Trish Anderson on vocals. Conce
almartandphotography: Today (8/21/2014) if the weather cooperates with us, I'm going to see a play held at the Washington Park Lake House in Albany, NY with my two friends, Karryn and Abby. I have never seen a play there before and I haven't been to the Lake House since the Tu
almartandphotography: Today (8/15/2014), stop by the Brunswick Barbecue and Brew Restaurant in Brunswick, NY to see the band, Midnight Rider, an Allman Brothers tribute band featuring Lori Friday and Kenny Hohman from the band, Super 400!! Music is free to the public and start
almartandphotography: I want to wish my best friend, Ani, a Happy 27th Birthday (8/11/2014)!!!! May all your wishes and dreams come true today!! Enjoy this beautiful day with friends and loved ones!! I hope that you're doing well and stay in touch!! When you come back home soo
almartandphotography: I made this photo collage one year ago today (8/10/2014) for my friend, Jacqueline who had her college graduation party on this exact day!! The photos in the collage were from a concert that we went to last July at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY
almartandphotography: This afternoon (8/5/2014), my neighbor and her two friends and I went back to the Albany Institute of History and Art for our second time during closing hours to visit a new friend during their last day of volunteer work before my neighbor and I went to C
almartandphotography: One year ago today (7/25/2013), my family and I were leaving Maine to go home. We stopped by a side road along Kennebunkport, ME to watch the waves crash against the curved sidewalk and tried to get a glimpse of what the ex-President Bush's house looks li
almartandphotography: One year ago today (7/24/2013), my family spent our day in Central Maine checking out more attractions such as antique shops, saw the morning fog and the beautiful sunset along the Atlantic Ocean at Land's End Gift Shop, saw a baby osprey bird on top of a
almartandphotography: One year ago today during our second day of vacation to Maine (7/23/2013-Tuesday), my family and I drove through the rain to go to Lie Neilsen Toolworks, went antique shopping and checked out a farmer's market, and went to Reid State Park in Georgetown, M
almartandphotography: Officially one year ago today (7/22/2013-Monday), my family and I begin our drive to go on vacation to Maine. Last year, we stopped at the Maine Visitor's Center, ate at the Taste of Maine Restaurant, and we went to the Land's End Gift Shop to purchase so
almartandphotography: Stumbled upon this interesting quote on some decorative drapery inside a hippie gift shop on River Street in Troy,NY just this past Tuesday with my neighbor, @karryn__ !! I agree with statement a lot!! It's important to stay true to yourself and follow yo
almartandphotography: Are any of my friends, family, and followers on social media interested in having a cat for a pet for free?!?! My family has been in discussion about looking for homes for four of our kittens that have grew up into loving cats, although we're not sure if
almartandphotography: To all of my friends on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Flickr that are attending the 21st Annual WGNA 1077.FM Country Festival today (7/12/2014), I hope that you're having a fun and safe time today! You have a beautiful day for it and enjoy the
almartandphotography: Tonight (7/11/2014), local blues/rock band, Blue Hand Luke, is going to be performing at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Restaurant in Troy, NY for a free concert for all ages!! The concert begins at 9:30pm and they're an awesome, fun band to listen to and dance t
almartandphotography: This afternoon (7/11/2014), I finally had a chance to go to Grafton Lakes State Park to sit on the beach to get a tan and catch up on life with my neighbor, Karryn, and her cousins! It was a nice afternoon to hang out with her and I gave her a present fr
almartandphotography: Tonight (7/8/2014), local band, Funk Evolution, is going to be performing at the Town of Brunswick 2014 Brunswick Summer Concerts Series held for free every Tuesday evening at the Brunswick Community Center from 6:30-8:00pm for the first time at this seri
almartandphotography: Way back when I was in middle school and a few years into high school, my celebrity crush was Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) the lead actor in the "Harry Potter" Movie series. He was not only my age and an only child, but he was also a great actor in tha
almartandphotography: To celebrate the end of the 4th of July holiday weekend, my family and I drove up to Lake George, NY to walk through the village, check out the shops, and put my feet in the water at the Million Dollar Beach of Shepard Park. It was a beautiful day to trav