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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!
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!
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.
This past Saturday, January 9th, 2010 we got to swing by the Albany All Stars season opener at the Washington Avenue Armory for a night of brutal body checks! If you didn’t know about the Albany roller derby team, you do now! The 2010 season includes 9 action-packed bouts of intra-league and inter-league play. It’s no surprise that it was a full house! Honestly, there is not much fun $10 can get you these days, but a night of roller-derby is totally worth it! Check out the Albany Allstar website for more information.
Roller Derby Season Schedule: January 9, January 30, February 20, March 13, April 3, April 24, May 15, June 5, June 19
Also, please remember that Monday January 11th, 2010 is Jack’s Oyster House 97th Anniversary and benefit for the Capital Region Salvation Army. AlbanyAlive.com has prepared a very special red-carpet entrance with free photos for all those that attend. The entertainment for the night will be:
In 2009 you will see the AlbanyAlive.com music section expanding to feature great local musicians and give you the opportunity to listen to their music for FREE! We wanted to give you a quick and easy way to check out the best local acts before you head out for your Saturday night. To show you where things are headed, we have made over the music section to tell you more about some local artists and help you figure out who we have caught on camera in the past year. Check out the current AlbanyAlive.com featured artists below or jump directly to the music page:
Remember, if you are, or know, a local band looking to gain some exposure in the local music scene, please contact us, we want to help! Also, be sure to visit our friends over at Alive Entertainment for any marketing or print needs: band photography, stage banners, gig posters, apparel, flyers, and other custom made band schwag.
Whether it is to help a cause, prove one will, or encourage kinship there are all types of fights and bouts going on around the Albany, NY area. This past weekend we were able to attend some fighting events.
We started off at the Taste of Compassion for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the Wolferts Roost Country Club. There attendees of the event tasted exquisite wines from renowned vintners, enjoy the sounds of the Ray Alexander Trio, and participate in live and silent auctions all to raise funds to help fight types of Blood Cancers.
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On the other side of Albany a bell rings in a new fighting atmosphere in the Capital Region with Cage Wars at the Washington Avenue Armory. Five Guys Fighting brings various forms of fighting to the fans of Upstate NY with Boxing, JiuJitsu, Muay Thai, Karate, and other forms of Mixed Martial Art Fighting.
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The Washington Armory then transforms from the ring to the floor and opened their doors with the Albany All Stars Roller Derby League. This week they matched up against the Green Mountain Derby Dames. Win or lose, their fans of friends and families get to cheer on their own local team here in the Albany area.
Thank you to those that invited us to support the fights!!
We also have exclusive ring-side video from Cage Wars coming to you very soon. (3) Full fights of action to be published and up for sharing on YouTube. Stay tuned!
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.
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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
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
Join AlbanyAlive.com this Saturday, May 23rd at Plastic Night Club with Cars4Cancer!
This is an Albany Alive Red Carpet Event! Dress to impress! Free photos for you and your friends!
Cars4Cancer at Plastic
Hosted by: ASE and Kristie Marie’s Photography
Saturday May 23rd, 2009
$5.00 cover between 8pm - 11pm to be donated to Cars4Cancer.
Must be 21 to enter. ID Required.
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!
Tonight: DJ Dave Ali and Albany’s Hottest Parties return to the Downtown Albany nightlife scene at Plastic Nightclub! Being one of Albany’s biggest DJ names, and NYC’s hottest rising DJ, the dance floor will be packed.
Plastic Nightclub’s sexy bartenders will be mixing and serving the coolest drinks to break the heat on the dance floor. Come drink DJ Dave Ali’s favorites, all on special:
$2 Coors Light bottles
$3 Sex on the Beach drinks
$3 Kamikaze shots
The doors open at 10pm, sharp! Arrive early because with DJ Dave Ali’s return, it will be a packed house. +21 to enter with proper ID. Respect the area. Be responsible and don’t drink and drive.
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.
When the sun sets in Downtown Albany, a green glow emerges from an elite restaurant. A light that makes you stare. You see the hottest people with the coolest drinks. You hear the sound of music thumping and beating through. A feeling of Envy overwhelms you. Why? Cause you are on the outside looking in.
Well don’t stand on the outside anymore! Come be a part of what makes others envious of you at Envy Lounge. The hottest crowd, the coolest drinks, and the music that makes you dance.
Kick off your Holiday Parties at Envy Lounge!Santa will be there with his sexy little helpers for you to tell him how good or naughty you have been. DJ Playground will be spinning and the bartenders will be serving Santa’s Secret Specials all night long.And just to make this event add more cheer to your holidays, there will be prizes, stocking stuffers, and giveaways too!
This is a 21+ event!Proper I.D. Required!Don’t Drink and Drive!Respect the Neighborhood!N/A Drinks are Available Too!
Come and enjoy your holidays they way it should be.
Envy Lounge 55 N. Pearl Street Albany, NY 518-694-3689
If you are looking for something that hits hard or is soft as silk Envy Lounge has your night planned. Brawn and Beauty come together with two great events in one night. First for the Men…
UFC Throwback Night - 8pm to 10pm
Envy Lounge will be showing Classic and Current UFC Fights. There will be an action packed food buffet, heavy hitting drink specials, and the hottest ring-side girls! Plus…
MEET UFC FIGHTER, MATT HAMMIL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then for the Ladies…
Victoria Secret Pink Party - 10pm to 4am
The first 50 people through the door will receive a complimentary gift bag from Victoria Secrets and there will also be another 50 gift bags handed out during the night! Great Drink Specials Include: $1 Bud Lights, $2 Mixed Drinks, and $3 Champagne Flutes. +21 to Drink with Proper ID.
When the sun sets in Downtown Albany, a green glow emerges from an elite restaurant. A light that makes you stare. You see the hottest people with the coolest drinks. You hear the sound of music thumping and beating through. A feeling of Envy overwhelms you. Why? Cause you are on the outside looking in.
Well don’t stand on the outside anymore! Come be a part of what makes others envious of you at Envy Lounge. The Hottest Crowd, the Coolest Drinks, and the Music that makes you dance.
As some of you know, we recently jumped into the Twitter world. We will be notifying our followers of special events, local venue specials, and other interesting news, that normally might not make our front page. We will also update businesses of specials Alive Entertainment is running. We are extending the invitation to you to follow us on twitter. Help us break 100 followers this week. Invite your friends!
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 just wanted to thank all of you that came out for Jesse Bonanno’s CD Release Party this past Saturday night. It was a fun event and the live music brought a brand new atmosphere to Envy Lounge. Hopefully you are enjoying Jesse’s new EP Check Please and are ready for the upcoming new year.
Stay tuned for tomorrow: We will be posting some great New Years Eve options for you. If you are one of those last minute type of people, don’t look any further. We will let you know what’s going on and where. We will also hook you up with some cab numbers so you can get a safe ride home.
We hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and are ready to start 2009 big. We have some major things we will be announcing over the next few months.
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!
Wolf’s 1-11 Restaurant and Games Opens their doors this Thanksgiving Eve!
Doors open at 7:00pm and the Games are on!
What does Wolf’s 1-11 Restaurant and Games offer?
Complete Sports Coverage:
31 Big Screen TVs…
100″ Projector Screen…
ALL High-Def…
Everywhere is the best seat in the house!
Plently of Drinks to Sample:
30 Beers on Tap…
50 Bottle Wine List…
Large Beer Bottle Selection…
Full Liquor Bar Too!
And Don’t Forget the Food:
Full and Pub Menu…
Sizzling Steaks…
Fresh Salads…
Specialty Sandwiches…
and Juicy Burgers!
We said Restaurant & Games Right?
There’s a complete game room for all ages…
Win a range of prizes…
So bring your whole family and play!
Grand Opening Schedule:
Thanksgiving Eve: Grand Opening 7:00pm to Close *Pub Menu Available*
Thanksgiving Day: Giants Game Preview 7:00pm to Close *Pub Menu Available*
Black Friday: Full Menu and Pub Menu 11:00am - Close
Normal Hours of Operation: 11:30am - Close
For a review of what’s coming and get a sneak preview of the menu, check out what Steve Barnes from The Times Union blogged.
Wolf’s 1-11 Restaurant and Games
111 Wolf Road
Colonie, NY 12205
518-275-0561
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 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 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.
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.
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 past Monday AlbanyAlive and several Capital Region Leaders attended an event to help honor the 3rd oldest restaurant in the United States, Jack’s Oyster House, celebrate it’s 97th Anniversary and their great renovations while raising funds to assist families in need for The Capital Region Salvation Army. Mayor Jennings made a special guest appearance on the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet for the ribbon cutting.
Certified Master French Chef Luc Pasquier cooked up some outstanding h’dourves and TS Ensemble rocked the newly renovated space. There was even an after party! Several people showed up to the event and showed support via silent auction and red kettle donations.
Thank you to all of those that donated and helped make this a great event! If you missed the event you can always donate here.
Jesse Bonanno, a Colonie NY native, is coming back to the Capital Region to celebrate his latest album and success as a growing musician. Join AlbanyAlive.com by welcoming Jesse home this Saturday, December 27th, 2008 at Envy Lounge from 7:00PM to 11:00PM for a release party with live performances and a DJ for in between acts. All guests through the door will receive a copy of Jesse’s new EP, Check Please.
There will be $15 bottles of champagne and drink specials all night long to help you prepare for New Years Eve! After the party is over, feel free to stay and dance the night away like any normal Saturday night at Envy Lounge.
Come see why Fox News, B95.5, ASF Radio, and the Ion Network have all featured Jesse Bonanno! It’s a great reason to get downtown earlier, plus you get a copy of his new CD!
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.
Lupe Fiasco will be at the Pearl Restaurant and Lounge tonight. Please tell your frineds.
Tonight Pearl Restaurant & Lounge Presents: Sexy Saturdays!
2 DJ’s spinning on the one-two’s playing House, Dance, and Hip-Hop. +21 to Drink with Proper ID. Casual Dress Code. Bottle Service Specials, Cocktail Specials, Shot Specials and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Available too!
CALL FOR V.I.P. SERVICES FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTY TODAY!!!
Pearl Restaurant and Lounge 1 Steuben Place Albany, NY 12207 (518) 433-0011
Did you miss the Albany Oktoberfest on the Empire State Plaza yesterday? Have no fear, we have two big nights of Oktoberfest waiting for you today and Saturday in downtown Albany!
McGeary’s Oktoberfest starts tonight right after work with FridayFest! Tomorrow is the full fledged Oktoberfest party! This is a second reminder for you to join us to help support a good cause while partying the night away! All proceeds from McGeary’s Oktoberfest will be donated to the Albany Police and Fire Foundation!
Tonight, opening act Jeff Strange returns to McGeary’s to set the tone for Oktoberfest, followed by local favorite the Audiostars, who are sure to light up the McGeary’s party tent!
Tomorrow Oktoberfest continues with more fun and live music. The Heaters will be playing your favorite rock n’ roll and dance music all night long!
AlbanyAlive.com will be at Oktoberfest both tonight and tomorrow taking pictures! No need to weigh yourself down with a camera, just find a photographer for a FREE photo at the event!
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!
Join us at McGeary’s all this weekend for one of the biggest events of autumn, Oktoberfest! The party starts with FridayFest from 5pm until close. Live music from Jeff Strange and the Audio Stars.
The party continues on Saturday starting at noon and going all day and all night. At 9pm, The Heaters take the stage playing rock and roll and your favorite dance music.
Come show your support for Albany’s police and fire fighters, all proceeds to benefit the Albany Police and Fire Foundation. The McGeary’s party tent will be out and this will be the biggest party on the block!
AlbanyAlive.com will be there all weekend taking photos!
Looking for something to do after Albany’s Alive at Five concert series? Look no further. Here is the official music lineup for the 2009 Pearl Street Live Block Party. This is another FREE music series for you to enjoy for the next 11 Thursdays in downtown Albany. AlbanyAlive.com will be taking free photos of you and your friends!
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:
In return, AlbanyAlive.com got an invitation from the UAlbany Student Association to cover the event. We snapped a bunch of photos and even captured some videos of the performance.
Please share the photos and videos and if we can help you with your events, please contact us:
A BIG Thank You to the student association for having us.
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!
Russell Sage College is pleased to welcome Sapphire, author of Push: A Novel, the basis for the award winning film, Precious. The book and movie tell the story of an abused, illiterate, overweight, pregnant teen and her struggles to find hope. The book centers on the young girl’s transformation as she gains confidence by learning to read and write.
Sapphire received a number of awards for Push: A Novel, including the Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Award: First Novels and the Mind Book of the Year Award.
Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ has been nominated for 4 Oscars, 8 NAACP Awards. 3 Golden Globes and numerous others.
2010 Model Appreciation Party at Jack's Oyster House
Alive Entertainment proudly presents the 2nd Annual G&S Model Appreciation Party at Jack’s Oyster House on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010.The event takes place from 7:00PM - 11:00PM. Come join G&S Photogtaphy, Alive Entertainment, and AlbanyAlive.com for an elegant evening of fun, industry networking, and prizes!
People of Industry
Gorgeous Models
Red Carpet Photos
Light H’dourves
Quality Raffle Prizes
Dress To Impress
Hang out with your party host, George Menge, from G&S Photography. George’s work will be on display all night. Plus, get your photo with some of the Capital Region’s hottest models, both male and female!
We are also giving away some really good prizes:
One lucky guest will walk away with an online modeling portfolio provided by Alive Entertainment.
One lucky guest will get a full creative photo shoot with George from G&S Photography.
One lucky guest will get (3) 13×19 large format poster prints of their favorite photographs printed on Alive Entertainment’s large format HP Photosmart 8750 Professional Photo Printer. Get your picture frames ready - these prints are hot!
One lucky guest will win a gift certificate to Jack’s Oyster House.
The raffle drawing will be held towards the end of the event. You must be present to win!
The event starts at 7pm sharp. This is a red carpet event, please dress to impress. We will be accepting $10 cover to support G&S Photography equipment upgrades.
18 to party. 21+ to drink. ID’s will be strictly enforced. Cash bar only.
Cabs will be available by request. Please arrange a safe ride home.
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.
Please take a few minutes to help AlbanyAlive.com by voting for us in the 2009 Metroland’s Reader’s Picks. Your votes not only help the places and things you vote for, but help tell the rest of the Capital Region what rocks! Plus, you can WIN PRIZES! Vote on things like your favorite radio DJ, favorite eatery, and best local news anchor!
Please vote for us in the “Best Website” categories: News, Community, Arts, and Music! Oh, and “Best Place to See and Be Seen!”
Remember in order for your votes to count and for you to be qualified for prizes, you need to fill out at least 70% of the questions. Stay safe and fill them all out! All answers will be counted on Feb. 23rd, and winners will be published in the March 5th, Metroland issue!
HURRY AND VOTE, AND PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
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
