> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.albanyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Albany Today, Sept. 2 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/03/newsletters/albany-today-sept-2-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-03T00:00:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-03T01:33:13.000Z - Description: Bossa nova, brass bands, Cajun music and more; Memorial Park cleanup. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters From Brazilian bossa nova to New Orleans brass, the East Bay has plenty on tap this week. Here are a few standout concerts, events and screenings worth checking out in Albany, Berkeley and El Cerrito. [The Culture Circuit, Sept. 3-9What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-62001ee1-ecf4-4138-920a-8486043ccc79.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/DanielaSoledade-1-1edab686-7928-45f2-ad21-e218ee37b334.jpeg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/02/arts-culture/culture-circuit-events-guide-sept-2-2026/) Help keep The Culture Circuit lively and well informed by sending details about upcoming concerts, readings, performances and workshops to our team: [events@albanyscanner.com](mailto:events@albanyscanner.com). [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/double-down-icon.png)](#/portal/signup) When you support Albany Scanner, you help make local news available to everyone. 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[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/albany-parks-clean-up-2026-2x1.png)](https://www.albanyca.gov/City-Calendar/2026/Albany-Parks-Clean-up-Sept.-26-2026?ref=albanyscanner.com) [**City of Albany*](https://www.albanyca.gov/City-Calendar/2026/Albany-Parks-Clean-up-Sept.-26-2026?ref=albanyscanner.com) The program began in 2014, with volunteers dedicating more than 150 hours "to cleaning, beautifying, and planning improvements for Memorial, Terrace, Ocean View, and Creekside parks" since then. ## In case you missed it [Albany council candidates clash over housing, taxesTwo candidates defended their work. Others questioned their record.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-2c7725e5-ea07-4565-a790-14f14770000e.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Untitled-1-1-964f9447-aa8b-48f5-8706-6a1e99bbc896.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/01/city/albany-council-candidates-clash-housing-taxes/) [Nominate your favorite shops and spots for Best of AlbanyThe Albany Chamber of Commerce honors resident picks for top restaurants, boutiques and more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-8a38d7f3-23de-435e-bae0-e738e88e6fd6.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/pandemic-Five-Tacos-2021-4f38712d-35cf-4fdf-afaa-d2617305723f.jpeg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/27/community/best-of-albany-favorite-local-shops/) [The Solano Stroll is turning 50\. Here’s how it all beganA look back at 50 years of the Solano Stroll, from a small sidewalk sale to one of the East Bay’s largest street festivals.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-7d5d8650-00fb-4626-ace8-01dcffaf9c47.png)Albany ScannerKaren Sorensen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/1-Solano-Stroll-1982_Courtesy-Albany-Historical-Society-1-faa6cf9e-d7a6-4d16-8403-32922d637fc3.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/25/community/albany-solano-stroll-50-year-anniversary/) Share [photos, video and tips](https://www.albanyscanner.com/tips/) with Albany Scanner. **Read [ more stories](https://www.albanyscanner.com/archive/) • Learn [about us](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/) • 👋 Follow us on [social media](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/#social-media)** --- *P.S. Did someone forward you this email? 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