Albany Today, Sept. 16

We've just published our Solano Stroll gallery, featuring photos from our readers.

Solano Stroll at 50: A day in pictures

Featured reader photos capture the longtime Albany and Berkeley street festival — and our editor’s first Stroll.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Plus: From environmental storytelling and fall equinox jazz to cartoonists, experimental rock and Black sonic traditions, there’s plenty to explore in this week’s arts roundup from Andrew Gilbert.

The Culture Circuit, Sept. 17-22

What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

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In other news

The Albany Senior Center is hosting an open house Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can learn more about the center's recreation activities, wellness programs and support resources, and pick up a free bagged lunch.

And an update from the Harrison Street encampment on the Albany border.

Watch: City crews clear Berkeley homeless camp

Heavy equipment rolled in Wednesday as the Harrison Street encampment closure continued.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In case you missed it

After nearly 80 years, Flowerland marquee needs help

Restoring the marquee requires a new foundation, permits and earthquake upgrades. A community fundraiser is underway.

Albany ScannerKaren Sorensen

Eunice Gourmet owner plans new Solano Avenue cafe

Albany’s Eunice Gourmet Cafe has been a Solano Avenue fixture since 1998.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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