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The Albany Jazz Festival has been moved from Riverfront Park to the Palace Theatre for tomorrow, Saturday, September 6, 2008 due to the threat of poor weather conditions.
Fireworks for Jazz Festival have been cancelled!
Please join the city of Albany and Mayor Jerry Jennings celebrate Jazz Fest’s 7th year of highly acclaimed musical performances!
The event starts at noon and continues to 8pm. Admission to Jazz Fest is free!
The Albany Jazz Festival Music Schedule:
Keith Pray’s Big Soul Ensemble plays from 12:30pm – 1:15pm.
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet plays from 1:45pm– 2:45pm. Ernestine Anderson plays from 3:15pm – 4:15pm. Doc Gibbs & Picante plays from 4:45pm – 5:45pm. The David Sanborn Group plays from 6:15pm – 7:30pm.
The Albany Jazz Fest artists include:
The David Sanborn Group: one of the top saxophone players of all time. He helped to define modern saxophone sound and is winner of multiple Grammy awards.
Doc Gibbs & Picante: A top music industry percussionist with an assortment of funk rhythms and unusual instruments.
Ernestine Anderson: With a five decade career, over 30 albums, and being a four time nominee for the Grammy awards, this swing and blues artist is a legend of jazz.
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Integrating funk, blues, and world music into their jazz, these improvising musicians capture the pure essence of jazz. Dan and Chris Brubeck come from one the most accomplished musical families in America.
Keith Pray’s Big Soul Ensemble: Big band, big soul, awesome jazz music. More than twelve of the NY Capital Region’s finest jazz musicians make up this local hit. See them play every first Tuesday of the month at The Lark Tavern.
See you at the Palace Theatre tomorrow for Albany Jazz Festival 2008!
On November 11, 2008 the City of Albany Presents the Annual City of Albany Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the Tri-County Council of Viet Nam Era Veterans. The Chapter has been an official contingent in the parade for about 10 years. Parade steps off at 11AM at Central Ave and Partridge Street and proceeds east on Central to Washington Ave, ending by the State Capitol.
This past weekend was the 61st annual Albany Tulip Festival. There was great food, live music, and of course lots of blooming tulips!
We wanted to say congratulations to, Juliana Hernandez, of Loudonville NY, who was crowned the 2009 Albany Tulip Queen!
Please be sure to check out the 2009 Albany Tulip Festival photographs. They include the crowning of the tulip queen, 90’s music sensation Third Eye Blind, and of photos of tulip festival fans!
Stay tuned for more city events, Albany’s Alive at Five Summer Concert Series is just around the corner. We will be posting the music line-up as soon as we can. We will also be posting the 2009 Pearl Street Block Party local music schedule too!
Albany's 2009 Alive At Five Concert Schedule: June 4th - August 13th, 2008, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverfront Park
Albany, New York – Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany are pleased to announce the musical line up for the 2009 Alive at Five Concert Series. This series of free, outdoor concerts is celebrating its 20th year! Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. downtown Albany sees free live music– a different theme each week! Food and beverage vendors complete the scene for a great way to start your weekend.
All concerts will be held at Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve.
*The rain location is at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 overpass.
Additional information: (518) 434-2032 or Albany Events.
Albany Alive At FiveOpening Night with Blues Traveler. Thursday, June 4th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Blues Traveler: More than 20 years into their career and they are still playing by their own rules! Graduating from underground jams, they rose to chart topping success with hits such as "But Anyway", "Run-Around", and "Hook."
Known for their use of improvisional transitions and a blues/southern rock sound, expect opening night Alive at Five to have huge attendance for these guys!
The Platters have recorded nearly 400 songs and have sold over 100 million copies of their songs throughout the World. They have 37 hit singles including: "Only You" and "The Great Pretender."
Albany Alive At FiveSouthern Rock Night with The Marshall Tucker Band. Thursday, June 18th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern Rock band with a country and western feel. Flute is a key lead instrument in their sound. Famous for their #14 Billboard Hot 100 single: "Heard It in a Love Song."
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals ia a band that blends funky blues, soul, and rock from the 60's and early 70's. Appearances include: NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's Good Morning America, and CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Check out thier popular hit "Nothing but the Water."
Albany Alive At Five
Disco Night with The Village People. Thursday, July 2nd, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Village People are celebrating 31 years as the World's disco icons. Singing with high energy and outrageously fun choreography, they provide entertainment for all! With over 65 million recordings sold, there is no need to explain while you will be singing and dancing along.
Albany Alive At Irish Night with Black 47. Thursday, July 9th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Black 47 brings an Irish and political taste of Rock 'N' Roll to the stage. Straight from Manhattan pubs their songs cover topics from Northern Ireland conflict to contemporary New York urban unrest. Come see their explosive stage performance with upraised fists.
Since 1980, this 11 piece local orchestral sensation has been the recipient of numerous awards including the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award, The Governor's Excellence in Arts Award & Metroland Magazine's “Best Of' Award for seven consecutive years. Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra have shared the stage with major acts such as Tito Puente, Andy Montanez, Los Hermanos Moreno, Brandford Marsalis, The Count Basie and Woody Herman Orchestras and more. The group is also registered with the Arts-In-Education Program of New York State.
Albany Alive At Five
Tribute Night with Hotel California. Thursday, July 23rd, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles" faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of The Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound.
Each concert showcases The Eagles mega-hits such as "Take it Easy", "Heartache Tonight", and "Hotel California." The group also performs select songs from Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh.
Albany Alive At Five
Soul Night with Neville Brothers. Thursday, August 6th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Neville Brothers: The differences between the four Neville Brothers are as dramatic as the similarities that unite them.The source of the similarities is passionate funk, a feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves that is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history.
Albany Alive At Five
Reggae Night with The Original Wailers. Thursday, August 13th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Original Wailers is a reggae band made up of several members of the former backing band of Bob Marley. In 2008 they embarked on their first World Tour.
THIS IS THE LAST NIGHT OF ALIVE AT FIVE AND ROCKSTAR THURSDAYS!!
This week is Alive at Five Reggae Night featuring The Original Wailers. Bob Marley and the Wailers have sold more than 25 million albums over the past 40 years, and it has been his band that has helped create this international success. Keyboard player Earl “Way” Lindo first joined the Wailers in 1973, when the debut album “Catch a Fire” was first released. Al Anderson joined the Wailers a year later, playing on hits like “No Woman No Cry”. Bob Marley enrolled singer/guitarist Junior Marvin during sessions for the Exodus and Kaya albums and his solo sounds resonate on tracks like “Waiting in Vain”, “The Heathen” and “Jammin”. Junior, Al & Way toured and recorded with Marley until his death in 1981. Now The Original Wailers, with Junior handling all lead vocals, promise to recreate musical history as they continue to spread the message of “One Love” at Reggae night!
Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Entertaining, professional, fun, tight, these are all words that have been used to describe Moxie, one of upstate New York’s premiere rock bands. Pulling from various influences, Moxie’s live show is a high energy, engaging melting pot that brings together all the best aspects of the music they cover. They’re played all over the country, have been featured on national television and listened to on the radio worldwide. They will rock the night away!
This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com will be rolling out the Hollywood Red Carpet entrance once again, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!
It’s a (3) part combo, for ONE MORE THURSDAY NIGHT:
1) Alive at Five Reggae Night: The Original Wailers
2) Pearl Street Live: Moxie
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge
Albany’s 17th Annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in Upstate New York, recognizing the contributions and the heritage of Italian-Americans, in conjunction with the national holiday celebrating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
The Parade steps of at 1pm on Saturday, October 11, from Ontario Street and Western Ave. It will then continue down Western over Robin Street and into Washington Park. Leading this year’s parade as Honorary Grand Marshal is Albany’s Fire Chief Robert C. Forezzi, Sr. After the parade, an authentic Italian Festival is underway by the Washington Park Lake House with food, music, dancing, crafters, cultural displays and even a gondola in Washington Park Lake. The festival will feature a new Zona Bambini — a Kids Zone — where children will be able to make masks, sing Italian songs, color, learn how to play Italian card games. There will be bocce and soccer demonstrations, pony rides, Roman Riding demonstrations and a fire dance!
The 2008 festival features a special tribute to Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, under the direction of Albany’s Park Playhouse “Sweet Dreams” concert. There will be a special performance of the all-new Henry Hudson and Friends Puppet Show, from the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Sponsors of Albany’s 17th Annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival include the Lia Auto Group, HSBC, Times Union, the City of Albany, Albany’s Italian American Community Center, West Albany Italian Benevolent Society and Roma Intangible Lodge #215 Order of Sons of Italy in America, with the support of many businesses and community organizations in the Capital Region.
The Village People to play this Thursday at Alive at Five!
What a Rockstar Thursday it was last week! Finally great weather was here, which brought great music and great Red Carpet photos at Envy Lounge. Hopefully the weather continues this way for the rest of the summer!
Staying around this Thursday? Well we will be here to capture all the great times at Alive @ Five, Pearl Street Block Party, and the ever popular Red Carpet at Envy Lounge with AlbanyAlive.com!
Electric City Horns to play at Pearl Street Live!
This week will be the greatest party week with The Village People kicking things off at Alive @ Five’s Disco Night. Following Alive at Five the party will kick into high gear as The Electric City Horns hit the stage at the Pearl Street Live Block Party. AlbanyAlive.com will have the most popular Red Carpet in the Capital Region at Envy Lounge! You can get your very own free Hollywood style photo! Come be a Rockstar!
Come early to Alive @ Five then stay late at Envy Lounge and get your Red Carpet photo to truly make it a Rockstar Thursday. Oh, and Happy 4th of July!
It seems like the summer has not even started and your right, it hasn’t. With three Alive at Five’s left, there is still more to look forward to, it’s not over yet! AlbanyAlive.com is bringing you our very own Twilight Cruise on the Dutch Apple Cruise Line. A three hour Hudson River cruise with all beverages included, h’dourves, and finger foods too! DJ Capital will be spinning live on board the boat. For more information or to reserve your tickets. Space is limited! Don’t miss out because It will be a night you’ll never forget!
This week is Alive at Five Horn Power Night featuring Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul for over 40 years. They deliver their music to sold out crowds around the World. Tower’s rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The band is driven by horns and their approach to everything is unique enough to have recorded with top artists: Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, and Heart.
After Alive at Five Phillip The Meatbox will continue rocking out the night at the Pearl Street Live Block Party in front of Envy Lounge and Jillian’s of Albany. Rip roaring greatest hits and entertaining you with all time favorite cover songs, you will be left jumping, dancing, rocking and rolling. They are one of the area’s favorite bands that will be sure to fire up the street!
This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com will be rolling out the Hollywood Red Carpet entrance once again, with free photos for you and your friends! Plus, we will be handing out more Rockstar T-shirts! Stop by Envy for some drinks and take a pose!
It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:
1) Alive at Five Horn Night: Tower of Power
2) Pearl Street Live: Phillip the Meatbox
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge
Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra to play Alive at Five!
This week is Alive at Five Latin Night featuring Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra, a local orchestral sensation that has received numerous awards such as the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award and the Governor’s Excellence in Arts Award. Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra have shared the stage with major acts such as Tito Puente, Andy Montanez, Los Hermanos Moreno, Brandford Marsalis, The Count Basie and Woody Herman Orchestras and more. Come feel the heat with LATIN night!
Vivid the band from CT to play on Pearl Street at Block Party!
Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Vivid will be rolling in from Connecticut to take the stage at the Pearl Street Block Party! With infinite energy and incomparable talent, the reputation of this versatile bunch of musicians has spread like wildfire and will be sure to fire up the street!
This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar! AlbanyAlive.com has teamed up with Premiere Limousine and St. Croix Tan to give you the hottest deals in the Capital Region! Of course we will still have the full Hollywood Red Carpet entrance, with free photos for you and your friends!
If you missed last week, we had a special guest appearance from UFC fighter, Matt Hamill on the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet! A special thanks to him for being a good sport and taking pictures with lots of crazy fans!
UFC Fighter Matt Hamill at Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge!
It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:
1) Alive at Five Latin Night: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
2) Pearl Street Live: Vivid from CT
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge
This week is Alive at Five Soul Night featuring The Neville Brothers. A feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history. The story starts in the fifty’s when Art (Poppa Funk) formed the first band in New Orleans. After years of changes and separate solo paths, the Neville’s continue to provoke, entertain and excite audiences around the globe whether they play together or apart. Come sound out at SOUL night!
Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Ten Year Vamp will continue rocking out the night at Pearl Street Live Block Party in front of Envy Lounge and Jillian’s of Albany. Rip roaring greatest hits and entertaining you with all time favorite cover songs, you will be left jumping, dancing, rocking and rolling. They are one of the area’s favorite bands that will be sure to fire up the street!
This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com will be rolling out the Hollywood Red Carpet entrance once again, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!
It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:
1) Alive at Five Soul Night: Neville Brothers
2) Pearl Street Live: Ten Year Vamp
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge
Alive at Five Southern Rock Night has been moved to the 787 overpass rain Location.
Pearl Street Live has been canceled for tonight.
Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge will still feature the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet, free photos, specials, and a great time! Don’t let the rain get you down, come out to Envy tonight! Wear your rockstar t-shirt if you have one! See you there!
The Outlaws to play Southern Rock Night Alive at Five 2009 in Albany, NY.
Important Announcement: Alive at Five Southern Rock Night 2009 has a lineup change. The Marshall Tucker Band has canceled and will be replaced by The Outlaws, the 1970’s band, a true Southern Rock sensation. You may remember them from a few years back at the Palace Theatre.
The Outlaws sing: “Ghost Riders in the Sky“, “Hurry Sundown“, “Green Grass and High Tides“, and “There Goes Another Love Song.”
Jefferson Thomas to play Alive at Five Southern Rock Night 2009.
Also, opening act Jefferson Thomas this week, another artist to keep your eyes open for. Thomas is an Indie/Twang/Alt-Rock artist!
The Refrigerators to play Pearl Street Live 2009.
After Alive at Five, Pearl Street Live will feature the regional celebrities, The Refrigerators! Come check out this ten piece party band that has rocked local venues year after year! The street is sure to be packed, and best of all this is another FREE concert series in Albany!
As always, AlbanyAlive.com will be hosting Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge! We will have the Hollywood Red Carpet out for free photos of you and your friends! Score a Rockstar T-shirt and enjoy free cover to Envy Lounge after the Pearl Street Live block party every week! (If you have a Rockstar t-shirt, wear it!!!)
See you out this Thursday. Tell the rain to stay away!
This week is Alive at Five Tribute Night featuring Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of The Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound. Each concert showcases The Eagles mega-hits such as “Take it Easy“, “Heartache Tonight“, and “Hotel California.” The group also performs select songs from Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. Come turn back time with TRIBUTE night!
Think you are done rocking out after Alive at Five? Think again! Nuts In A Blender is a completely energized ensemble of professionals all magnetically charged with the same drive and desire to provide audiences with something different! Combining an average of over 10 years per member of live stage performances, NUTS IN A BLENDER delivers a vehicle of entertainment that is the quintessential example of fun, energy, talent and musical diversity, sure to please even the most scrutinizing palette and will be sure to fire up the street!
Mention AlbanyAlive.com and save on Limo's all summer long!
This Thursday at Envy Loungewill definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com has teamed up with Premiere Limousine and St. Croix Tan to give you the hottest deals in the Capital Region. Of course we will still have the full Hollywood Red Carpet entrance, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!
See us on the red carpet at Envy Lounge for free tanning coupons!
It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:
1) Alive at Five Tribute Night: Hotel California
2) Pearl Street Live: Nuts In A Blender
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge
Still not enough? Got plans for Saturday? Come to Flashy vs. Classy at the Albany PCC. Not only will the Hollywood Red Carpet be there, but also Hollywood skylights, photographers, camera crews, and Jamz 96.3! The place holds 1200+ people! There is sure to be a crowd! Great specials all night! Read More.
This week is Alive at Five Irish Night featuring Black 47, a political rock taste straight from the Manhattan pubs. Their songs cover a variety of topics, everything from Northern Ireland conflict to contemporary New York urban unrest. Come raise your fists to their explosive stage performance! It’s IRISH night!
Ten Year Vamp: Playing Pearl Street Live 2009
Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Ten Year Vamp takes the stage at the Pearl Street Block Party! One of Albany’s finest local bands, sure to fire up the street! Oh, and it looks like we will have good weather for once, meaning there should be a great crowd! Come dance in the street!
Be sure to check out Envy’s Rockstar Thursdays, every Thursday after Alive at Five. Full Hollywood Red Carpet entrance, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!
11 Weeks of Alive at Fives.
11 Weeks of Pearl Street Live Block Parties.
11 Weeks of Rockstar Thursdays with Hollywood Red Carpet entrance at Envy Lounge.
11 Weeks of fun starts at 5pm TODAY! Don’t miss it!!!!
June 4th, 2009 Alive at Five: Blues Traveler Pearl Street Live: The Schmooze After Party: Envy Lounge - Red Carpet Event
Where: Palace Theatre, Downtown Albany
When: May 5th
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $50 – Includes Tequila tasting, food, entertainment, games, caricatures, and all proceeds goes towards Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Register at 519-229-5109
Enjoy a night partying it up for Cinqo De Mayo while helping a great cause for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Your hosts Danielle, Woman of the Year Candidate, and Brain, Classe Catering, bring you and event that all friends and family will enjoy. A night that celebrates freedom will also celebrate life by helping people find cures.
So come on down and enjoy a Cinqo De Mayo Festival celebrating life!
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals to Play Alive at Five Girl's Night Out!
Hey ladies, this week is the Alive at Five Girl’s Night Out featuring Grace Potter and the Nocturnals! Potter’s appearances include NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Check out her popular hit “Nothing but the Water.”
Pearl Street Live 2009: The New York Players
Following Alive at Five, Pearl Street Live will have one of the best upstate NY party bands, The New York Players. These guys will absolutely rock the street! Don’t believe us? Check out The New York Players videos and come ready to party on Pearl Street!
Hopefully this week is gorgeous and sunny, but if it isn’t, don’t let the rain stop you from coming out to Envy for the after party. Every Thursday, AlbanyAlive.com is handing out FREE Rockstar T-shirts, taking free photos on the Hollywood Red Carpet at Envy, and partying late into the night with you! Come check out Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge!
This Friday, May 29, 2009, 7:00pm, the Spartan Mixed Martial Arts family is proud to announce the Grand Opening of a world class competitive training facility in Downtown Albany. Located at 488 Broadway, the Arcade Building, this facility will feature classes for all age groups and feature some of upstate New York’s finest instructors.
With classes in Scholastic Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Boxing and Full Contact Karate to instructional classes in Self Defense, Restraint Training, Assault Prevention and Deterrence, Spartan Mixed Martial Arts can accommodate classes for men, women, and children of all skill levels, from beginners to professional athletes.
Interested in competing in MMA? There will be semi-annual tryouts for the Spartan Fight Team. With instructors in organizations as N.A.G.A., NYS Golden Gloves, Empire State Games, NYS High School Wrestling Championships, NCAA Division I College Wrestling Championships, First Strike Competitions, and U.F.C…
“The Spartan family offers the highest level of conditioning, discipline, and technique in a community based team environment.” - Derek Coleman, President of Spartan MMA and 20 year Veteran of the Albany Police Force
For More Information About Spartan MMA:
488 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 506-4469
Email: spartanmma518@gmail.com
We just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe Holiday! We hope to see you all out this Saturday for Albany Winterfest 2008! Blake Lewis, Chris Sligh, and Brandon Rogers from season 6 of American Idol will be performing at the Palace Theatre from 1:00PM - 3:00PM. Oh and did we mention there will be fireworks at Winterfest too!!
Following Winterfest we invite you to join as for more great music at Jesse Bonanno’s CD Release Party at Envy Lounge from 7:00PM - 11:00PM. Jesse is a Colonie NY native and is coming home to the Capital Region to share his music success with local fans. All guests that attend the event get a copy of his new EP, Check Please.
Come see why Fox News, B95.5, ASF Radio, and the Ion Network have all featured Jesse Bonanno! Help us finish out 2008 strong by coming out this Saturday!
If you don’t have plans for New Years, stay tuned! We will be updating the site with some New Years Eve options and specials going on locally.
If you are drinking, please arrange a dedicated driver or call a cab! Stay safe and warm!
We hope that everyone has a very happy and safe New Years Eve! Please remember to arrange a dedicated driver or cab for a safe ride home. Martin, Harding, and Mazotti are offering free cab rides through their 1-800-LAW-1010 hotline from 10pm - 2am.
On January 11th, 2010, join Jack’s Oyster House in celebrating their 97th Anniversary in Albany. This event will benefit the Capital Region Salvation Army. Albany Alive will be designing and staffing a very special red-carpet entrance to this event with photos of all those who attend.
This event will feature Jack’s multi-award-winning food and horderves. There will be live entertainment including: TS Ensemble, Al Santoro, a Jazz Trio, and a re-created War Broadcast with music from 1930’s and 1940’s. Mayor Jennings has kindly allowed State Street to be blocked to support the efforts of this event.
If you are considering donating money this Holiday season, please consider this dual celebration, wrapped up in an elegant night of fun. Tickets are available through the Capital Region Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army
Albany Area Services
20 S. Ferry St.
Albany, NY 12202
518-463-6678
If you can’t make the event, please remember you can donate through the Salvation Army Red Kettles located around the Capital Region. The funds raised are not only put to use for the Holiday season, but for year round programs and support to those in need.
This Saturday September 20, 2008, from 10:00am - 5:30pm, Albany’s “village in the city” continues to present the biggest and best street festival in the region Larkfest 2008! This festival features 5 stages showcasing live music and entertainment, an expanded family activity area, and a wide variety of vendors and food from our local restaurants.
Closing off the entire Lark Street, this is one of Albany’s largest and most anticipated events with 70,000 people expected to attend this year! There will be free entertainment and fun activities for the entire family. Visual arts, music, poetry, magic acts, dancing and great food were just a few of the many highlights of last year’s Larkfest in Albany, NY.
PARKING is available at the East Garage on Madison Street and Eagle Street.
There will be FIVE Stages of live performances!
The Main Stage at Madison and Lark presented by WEQX:
12:00 Maggie Mayday
1:15 Aficionado
2:30 Val Emmich
4:00 Oppenheimer
The Washington Stage:
12:15 Saving Atlantis
1:30 Sense Offenders
2:45 Eric Hutchinson
4:15 Tom Morello - The Nightwatchman
The Townsend Park Stage presented by The Albany Barn & Central Ave BID:
11:00 Rich Ortiz
12:15 Broadcast Live
1:15 Cirque de la Nocturne
2:00 Taina Asili y La Bande Rebelde
3:15 Erin Harkes & The Rebound
The Hometown Stage presented by Mother Judge:
11:30 Jazzhands
12:15 AlbanyPoets & House Band of the Apocalypse
12:50 Discard Avant Garb
1:15 Mother Judge & Mitch Elrod
2:00 Cristo Lewis
2:45 Big Nixon
3:45 Knot Working
4:45 Heavenly Echoes
The Family Stage presented by EBA Arts Center
11:00 and 1:30 Mike McCrea - Juggler
11:30 and 2:30 Sassy Sapphires - Dance
12:00 and 3:30 Cirque de la Nocturne
12:30 and 2:00 OKS - Acoustic Music
1:00 and 3:00 Merdwin - Magic
Come early and stay all day for this fun-filled packed extravaganza!
Larkfest is this Saturday, September 19, 2009, taking place on Larkstreet - one of Albany’s finest areas of art and culture. Last year an estimated 80,000 people were in attendance to see Tom Morello and enjoy the vendors, making Larkfest New York State’s largest street festival, and one of the nation’s largest as well. This year it is predicted to have even greater attendance as the music headliner Moby takes the stage.
Moby is a world renown ambient electronica artist with hits in both the United Kingdom and The United States. He has been awarded multiple MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, and has been named a Rolling Stone Artist of the year.
The event runs from 10:00 AM to 5:30PM. Get there early as parking will be difficult. Over 80,000 people are expected to attend. Look for Albany Alive, snapping free pictures of you and your friends out for Larkfest.
Big Face Entertainment Presents: $1,001 Showcase at Casajavi
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at Casajavi, artists will be competing by showing off their talent to win $1,001 CASH! Other prizes include studio time, photo shoots, and showcase performances for Big Face Entertainment events. These artists will be stepping into the spotlight with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Pop Bands, Dance, and Spoken Words and Poetry.
THIS IS ALSO A TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT! Help the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Pogram and donate an unwrapped toy for children in need this holiday.
Some of the Big Face Entertainment artists performing are:
Mr More
Island Boy
Capitol P
Ritz Krack
B Mar aka Mr 40
The Judges that these artists will be competing in front of will be:
Wise McGriff - Def Jam C Styles - IMG/Universal
More Judges from the Music and Talent Industry to be Announced.
If you are interested in competing in this event or more about future events, contact Big Face Entertainment today for more details:
Casajavi
138 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210
518-505-4604
Doors open at 8pm
$10 Cover from 8pm-9pm
Bring in an unwrapped to to donate and save $5 at the door!
+18 to enjoy the show, +21 to drink DJ Capital will be spinning through out the night!
So come on out to compete or show your support for your favorite artists and you just might see the next big face.
Big Face Entertainment Presents: Artists Training Day Showcase
This Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at Casajavi, artists will be competing by showing off their talent to win prizes such as studio time, photo shoots, and showcase performances for Big Face Entertainment events. These artists will be stepping up into the spotlight with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Pop Bands, Dance, and Spoken Words and Poetry.
Some of the Big Face Entertainment artists that are performing are:
Mr More
Island Boy
Capitol P
Ritz Krack
B Mar aka Mr 40
The Judges that these artists will be competing in front of will be:
Wise McGriff - Def Jam
Rham Robinson - Protege Magazine
Lady Kiss - Kissable Entertainment 88.3 FM
Nautica - Dzire Magazine
If you are interested in competing in this event or more about future events, contact Big Face Entertainment today for more details:
Looking to go out to a nice place with friends or someone special, but think about the prices of meals? Well here is a chance to dine out and not worry about spending a whole lot.
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to bring back the Capital District’s first - and still the best - Restaurant Week from Monday, September 22 through Saturday September 27! In celebration of the upcoming Quadricentennial and the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson´s historic voyage, Restaurant Week gives patrons a chance to experience three-course meals at some of the region’s greatest dining establishments. 19 downtown restaurants will offer fixed-price, three-course dinner menus valued at $35 for the low price of $20.09.
Participating in September’s Restaurant Week are Albany Mansion Hill Inn, Albany Pump Station, Bayou Café, Café Capriccio, Envy Lounge, Franklin’s Tower, Hudson Harbor Steak & Seafood, Jack’s Oyster House, Jillian’s of Albany, Kelsey’s Irish Pub, La Serre, Marche at 74 State, Nicole’s Bistro, Pearl Restaurant & Lounge, Pearl Street Public House (formerly Pagliacci’s), Savannah’s, V&R, Victory Café and Webster’s Corner.
Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling individual restaurants outside the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For your convenience here are the fall 2008 restaurant week menus, and contact information for participating restaurants:
So explore Downtown Albany - the perfect place to wine and dine! Award-winning restaurants, casual pubs, sidewalk cafes and lunchtime eateries offer many delicious options for all tastes and occasions.
Make your night even more special with that money you save with a limo ride. Contact Premiere Transportation Group, gather up some friends and take a night out on the town in style! Premiere Transportation Group has a large variety of vehicles including: limousines, sedans, vans, and coaches! Tell them AlbanyAlive.com sent you and get an extra hour of service free with a purchase of 3 hours! Buy 3 hours, get 1 free!
AlbanyAlive.com is taking over the entire Dutch Apple Cruise Boat! You heard us, we get to play Captain for one night: the boat is completely ours! Alive Entertainment Presents:
The AlbanyAlive.com Twilight Cruise
The Dutch Apple Cruise Boat
Saturday August 15th, 2009
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
$60.00 Ticket Price Includes:
A three hour Hudson River cruise.
All beverages included: Drafts, Well-Drinks, Wine, Non-Alcoholic.
H’dourves and Finger Foods.
Free Admission to the official after party at Club Plastic.
DJ Capital is spinning hot dance music, live on board.
This is an exclusive, ALL INCLUSIVE, event. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. WE WILL SELL OUT!! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
This is a strictly enforced 21 and over event. Proper ID required.
The boat will board at 7:30PM. Arrive early. If you miss 8pm departure, we will not re-dock. Guest list will be enforced. Pre-sale tickets ONLY. Tickets available online via PayPal, or mail a check to Alive Entertainment LLC, PO BOX 5697, Albany NY 12205. Tickets are non-refundable. Taxi Service will be available and waiting for our return. Please arrange a dedicated driver or take a taxi to the after party. Don’t drink and drive!
E-mail questions or concerns to: general@albanyalive.com
After Alive at Five, Pearl Street Live 2009, heats up! This week features The Brian Tice Band playing music you love to hear! Covering songs from Dave Matthews, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, and more!
The Brian Tice Band to Play at 2009 Pearl Street Block Party
Looking for the hottest party around? Rockstar Thursdays after every Alive at Five at Envy Lounge. Don’t believe us? How about Brendan Hill and John Popper of Blues Traveler rocking out on the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet!!! Is that enough reason to come hang out?
BluesTraveler on the AlbanyAlive.com Red Carpet at Envy Lounge!
Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge, every Thursday after Alive at Five!
Hollywood redcarpet photos provided FREE by AlbanyAlive.com!
The hottest parties do not wait for the weekends to come anymore…
This Tuesday night Envy Lounge brings you The Joint. 6 DJs will be crankin out the best of House, Trance, Breakbeat, Techno, and Progressive sounds that will turn and twist you out.
Handikap, Playground, Luke Jonathan, Trumast Trimingham, Izzy, Yellow @ the light all together never before spinning the sickest beats and sounds.
And as the night heats up, Envy Lounge will be serving the coolest drinks specials.
Doors open at 9:00pm and as always +18 to dance, +21 to party.
Why wait for the weekend when the party starts now…
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States.
From the fields and forests of war-torn Europe to the jungles of Southeast Asia, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, brave patriots have protected our Nation’s ideals, rescued millions from tyranny, and helped spread freedom around the globe. America’s veterans answered the call when asked to protect our Nation from some of the most brutal and ruthless tyrants, terrorists, and militaries the world has ever known. They stood tall in the face of grave danger and enabled our Nation to become the greatest force for freedom in human history. Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have answered a high calling to serve and have helped secure America at every turn.
Our country is forever indebted to our veterans for their quiet courage and exemplary service. We also remember and honor those who laid down their lives in freedom’s defense. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their dedication. Their selfless sacrifices continue to inspire us today as we work to advance peace and extend freedom around the world.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor America’s veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2008, as Veterans Day and urge all Americans to observe November 9 through November 15, 2008, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I encourage all Americans to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to support and participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, businesses, unions, and the media to support this national observance with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
-GEORGE W. BUSH-
On November 11, 2008 the City of Albany Presents the Annual City of Albany Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the Tri-County Council of Viet Nam Era Veterans. The Chapter has been an official contingent in the parade for about 10 years. Parade steps off at 11AM at Central Ave and Partridge Street and proceeds east on Central to Washington Ave, ending by the State Capitol.
Community Calendar Advisory
Zombiemania: Expert and Best-Selling Author Invading Sage,
Just In Time for Halloween!
The Sage College of Albany welcomes Max Brooks, novelist, humorist, renowned Zombie preparedness expert and authority on the truth and myths surrounding the undead. The evening will include a reading from new materials, a chance for audience members to ask questions, followed by a book signing.
Brooks is the best-selling author of The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War. His books outline ways to not only escape a Zombie attack, but shares techniques that allow the reader to defensively prepare for what’s to come.
Brooks, the son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft, is also an actor and an Emmy award winning writer. His latest novel, The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attack, was released this month. Recorded Attacks is an historical account of Zombie encounters spanning the globe.
Wednesday, October 28
9 p.m. - Lecture
9:45 p.m. - Q & A
10:15 p.m. - Book Signing
Sage College of Albany
Kahl Gym
140 New Scotland Ave.
Sage Students are Free with Student ID
Outside Community: $5
