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Looking for the best place to spend Halloween in Albany this weekend!?!
What: 1st Annual Masquerade Ball
Where: Washington Ave Armory
When: Friday October 31, 2008 at 8:00pm
Hosts: Danielle Brown and Brian Palazzolo Reservations: Call Leanne 518-229-5109
For a real Hollywood style experience, join us at the Washington Avenue Armory. This is an exclusive Halloween bash! Festivities include finger foods from Classe Catering, specialty spirits including devil-tinis, a DJ to get your pulse beating, and a variety of entertainers!
Tickets are $25 per person. This includes (2) drink tickets, food, and entertainment.
Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood trainwreck and receive a complimentary devil-tini.
Reservations are necessary! Call Leanne to get on the list of the hottest party around!
Special discounts for this event at the following locations: First Impressions Boutique Downtown Albany Hampton Inn Premiere Transporation Group
(Must mention “Masquerade Ball” to receive discount!)
Please note: 21 and over ONLY - Please bring your ID’s!
On-street parking is available as well as an additional lot in the rear of the Armory.
Do not wait to get in on this Halloween party! This is going to be a good one!
Albany Alive will be there taking pictures of the hottest costumes and best looks! Dress to impress!
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.
What an awesome Halloween we had this year in Albany! We first got to hang out and take pictures at the Washington Park Lake House. Hundreds of people gathered to raise money for the Larkstreet BID. There was a costume contest where winners got gift certificates to Bombers Burrito Bar, The Dirty Martini Lounge, Tess’ Lark Tavern, The Wine Bar and Bistro, Wolff’s Beirgarten. You can check out the best costumes over at Friday Puppy.
Looking for something to do around the Capital Region for New Year’s Night Celebrations? Well we have some places for you to check out. It’s time to have fun and CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR’S!!
Downtown:
Envy Lounge: Bring in the New Year with FLY 92.3 DJ’s Tanch and Marissa at Envy in Downtown Albany!! With a Champaign toast at midnight, $2 Coors Light, $3 wine selection, and $4 red bull drinks! DJ Playground in the mix! Call 694-ENVY for bottle service or booth reservation! +21 Event with Proper I.D. and Dress Code.
Savannah’s Night Club: Rock out to 2009 with a New Year’s bash! Come party with I.M.I. and Q103. Savannah’s will also be giving out $100 an hour from 8pm till 1am! As usual food and drink specials. +21 Event with Proper I.D. and Dress Code.
Blue82 Lounge: This is a Special Event of the year with a Private Party by Blue82. Contact Blue82 for further details of how you can celebrate New Year’s with style and class.
Pure Ultra Lounge: You can choose your night here. You have the Ultimate VIP Package (Full Access) of $75, which includes Food Buffet, Open Top Shelf Selections, Complimentary Champagne Toast. Or you can choose a nightclub setting with a $10 Cover, $2 Coors and Mixed Drinks (Ladies are free before Midnight under Silver package). Either way you make the night! +21 Event with Proper I.D. and Dress Code.
Lark Street:
Elda’s On Lark: No cover with complimentary appetizers, noise makers, hats and tiaras. Of course there will be a Champagne Toast at midnight and dance music all night long. There will be drink specials only 2009 can handle with $2 Domestic, $3 Imports, $4 Well Shots, $5 Ketel One, Absolut, Stoli and Captain Drinks. $5 Well Martini’s, Cosmos, and Mixed Drinks, $5 Casarsa Wines by the glass. +21 With Proper ID and Dress Code.
Uptown:
Albany’s Hottest Parties at Alibi’s: Contact Albany’s Hottest Parties for tickets to one of uptown’s hottest New Year’s Parties at Alibi’s. HUGE Drinks Specials, Champange Toast at Midnight, Appetizers and Hor’Dovours from 10pm-12am, Party Favors, Hats, and Noisemakers. Music being spun by DJ David Ali and DJ Capital.
Albany Alive would like to wish you a happy and safe New Year’s celebration! Please don’t drink and drive! You can go out in style by Limo. 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!
We also made a list of local cab numbers to help you have a safe holiday! Put them in your cell phone now, so you don’t have to remember later.
Yellow Cab, 518-434-2222
Capitaland Taxi, 518-426-1405
Buzzy’s Taxi, 518-433-8888
Tri City Taxi, 518-453-8888
Eagle Taxi, 518-365-1209
Duffy’s Taxi, 518-433-8400
Green & White Taxi, 518-455-8888
City Cab, 518-465-5555
Happy New Year’s from Alive Entertainment, LLC and AlbanyAlive.com!
This post is sponsored by International Embroidery of 194 Lark Street, providing custom embroidery and screen printing for every type of apparel.
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.
For the past three years Alive Entertainment, LLC (A.E.) of Albany NY has owned and operated AlbanyAlive.com, a popular website with thousands of photographs that promote Capital Region concerts, events, festivals, and nightlife. Today, marks the official launch of www.AliveEntertainment.biz, A.E.’s new company website, unveiling the local face behind the major dot com.
A.E. is bringing affordability back to Albany, offering a variety of fresh services at prices that will not break even the tightest of budgets. Utilizing experiential marketing and the Internet, A.E. will connect brands with consumers in the 21-35 age demographic in the NY Capital Region.
What does this expansion mean for AlbanyAlive.com? The website is only going to get bigger and better, according to A.E. More local businesses will be getting involved, and more area events will be covered in the near future.
Hard times fall on some families during the holiday season. This year especially, with the economy slowing down and prices going up! Here is your chance to help out with some holiday cheer! Elda’s on Lark is teaming up with the US Marine Corps to collect toys for children with Toys for Tots. Come and have a great night with music, food, drinks, and donate a toy to make a child smile this holiday season.
What: Toys for Tots Fundraiser
When: Saturday December 6th, 2008
Where: Elda’s On Lark, 205 Lark Street, Albany, NY
Admittance ONLY with Toy, new and unwrapped, or a $10 Donation! +21 Event with Proper I.D.
There will be gift card giveaways for those who bring toys from the sponsors listed on the flyer! AlbanyAlive.com will be there taking photos of the event!
About Toys for Tots
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.
About Elda’s On Lark
Creating exquisite authentic Italian continental food by fusing original Italian family recipes with ‘novella’ Italian cuisine. A place that offers a relaxed and quiet atmosphere in a warm and friendly environment. Elda’s on Lark truly brings you great food for friends and family to enjoy in a place that brings everyone together.
Weds. April 1st, 2009
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Elda’s On Lark Street
Come show your support and celebrate the success of some of the Capital District’s hottest models! Kick-start spring with your party host, George from G&S Photography! This party will feature George’s outstanding work from the past year and give you a chance to hang-out with the man behind the lens. Alive Entertainment will be accepting applications for paid promotional opportunities for models in Upstate NY, Western NY, NYC, and Boston. $5.00 cover to G&S Photography for equipment advances! AlbanyAlive.com is rolling out the red carpet and taking pictures of the event! This is an open event, please bring friends and show your support!
We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween weekend!
Thank you to all of you that came out to the Washington Avenue Armory for the Masquerade Ball on Friday. It was a wild evening of deadly sins and lavish entertainment.
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.
Masquerade Ball, Washington Ave Armory, Albany, this Friday!
The 1st Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at the Washington Avenue Armory in the private Mezzanine Level is this Friday! This is “THE” Halloween Party to be at!! DO NOT WAIT TO GET RESERVATIONS! You are going to be sorry if you miss the:
Seven Sinful Rooms
Two Hot DJ’s - DJ Lady Verse & DJ Capital
Live “Horror House” Entertainment
Spine chilling bite size appetizers by Classe Catering (while they last)
Best Costume Contest - CASH PRIZE!!!
Tickets are $25 with advanced reservation and $35 at the door. Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood Trainwreck! Albany Alive will be there taking pictures of the hottest trainwrecks and the best costumes!
For Reservations please call Leanne at 518.229.5109! Say that AlbanyAlive.com sent you!
This event is hosted by Brian Palazzolo & Danielle Brown.
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!
We are glad to see a few of you made it out for Larkfest 2009. By that we mean: we are glad to see that Larkstreet was packed with thousands of people on a gorgeous afternoon! What a great way to to start autumn! If you missed the event, you will have to wait another year for something this big to come around. Moby rocked out, and Good Morning America showed up to capture local band, Lunic, performing on stage. Did Larkfest break 80,000 people? Not sure yet, but there were defiantly thousands and thousands of locals.
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.
Talk about some hometown recognition. Albany’s own Ten Year Vamp is teaming up with Microsoft, check this out:
Beginning today (November 30, 2009), users of the new PC operating system, Windows 7 by Microsoft, will be able to download “Another Try” by Ten Year Vamp for free. The system feature is called Playlist 7 and it’s Microsoft’s attempt at a new way to deliver music to it’s users. Ten Year Vamp’s song is one of 50 songs available only this week.
Playlist 7 is also available on the web. Click to download Ten Year Vamp’s song, Another Try, for FREE! The bands with the most downloads will become one of Microsoft’s Playlist 7 Featured Artists.
Download from Microsoft and show your support for Ten Year Vamp taking the digital stage!
Want to hear more Ten Year Vamp for FREE? Check out the Ten Year Vamp Profile on AlbanyAlive.com!
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.
We just wanted to say thank you to International Embroidery of Larkstreet for creating our new clothing! We are getting great response to our new gear, so much so, we may be finally launching some AlbanyAlive.com gear for YOU! If you have suggestions or crazy ideas, drop us a line, we love to hear ideas!
International Embroidery has the ability to create custom clothes at great prices! Whether you want embroidery, screen printing, custom detailing, or are looking to start your own clothing line. Call the store, ask for JD, and tell him Albany Alive sent you! Right now you can score a deal on 100 custom shirts!Print the coupon and bring it in or ask us for a flyer if you see us out!
International Embroidery also features clothing lines such as Illco Clothing Company, Ya-Ma-O Clothing, and Abdali Sports Equipment for MMA Fighting! That’s right, the premiere Capital Region location for fighting gear! Here are some photos of the shop. Next time you are up on Lark swing by and check it out!
Thanksgiving eve is the kickoff of the Holiday Season and everyone will be out celebrating with friends of old, new, and family. A night that anywhere you go, you know there will be a great party.
So do you want to know where to be tonight? Check it out:
Envy Lounge - Well, how would you think all the other turkeys would think about this bird tonight? That’s right, with Envy. With DJ Playground spinning the hottest beats, the bartenders serving the coolest drinks, combined you have the Thanksgiving Eve party of the year. Come be a part of what makes others envious of you at Envy Lounge.
Elda’s On Lark - Thanksgiving Eve Bash: Looking for great taste and a different place to see family and friends for Thanksgiving Eve? Well Elda’s on Lark presents an event just for you and everyone you know. Serving Dinner and a Late Night Menu, and Great Drink Specials so that you can enjoy Thanksgiving Eve at its best. Eat, Drink, Dance all day because the Dinning Room will become the Lounge All Day and All Night! 4pm-4am
Savannah’s Nightclub - Rocking Thanksgiving Eve: Wanting to rock out this Thanksgiving Eve? Savannah’s brings you a night of music and entertainment. First, live, Philip Meatbox will rock the house with great hits and a show for the ages. Then enter the club with Nick Papa G spinning the beats that will make you dance all night long. 9pm-4am
Blue 82 - Normally Blue 82 would test your knowledge on this night, but tonight they want you to sit back, relax, and celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with friends and family. With the best tasting cocktails and martinis, you can turn on your taste buds tonight for your turkey dinner tomorrow.
Pure Ultra Lounge - Flip Your Bird Bash: Join DJ Motion and Flip the Bird this Thanksgiving Eve. You have a chance to win prizes. Of course there will be drink and shot specials all night long. 11pm-4am
Albany Alive would like to wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Eve celebration! Please don’t drink and drive! Take the time to arrange a dedicated ride home, or call a cab. We have made a list of local cab numbers to help you have a safe holiday! Put them in your cell phone now, so you don’t have to remember later.
Yellow Cab, 518-434-2222
Capitaland Taxi, 518-426-1405
Buzzy’s Taxi, 518-433-8888
Tri City Taxi, 518-453-8888
Eagle Taxi, 518-365-1209
Duffy’s Taxi, 518-433-8400
Green & White Taxi, 518-455-8888
City Cab, 518-465-5555
This post is sponsored by International Embroidery of 194 Lark Street, providing custom embroidery and screen printing for every type of apparel.
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.
