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Albany Firebirds Home Opener
 The
Albany Firebirds brings non-stop, high-energy arenafootball2 action to the Times Union Center from April
through July. From pre-game block parties to the
post-game autograph session on the field, the Albany
Firebirds provide a complete entertainment experience.
The Albany Firebirds sets out to conquer the
arenafootball2 world at their home opener on Friday,
April 10 at the Times Union Center at 7:00 pm with their
match against Florida.
Click here for details
 ASO:
Memories From Childhood
The Albany Symphony Orchestra presents the Academy
Award-winner John Corigliano's spectacular theatrical
work, the Pied Piper Fantasy, featuring flute virtuoso, Alexa Still, in this lightly staged production.
Click here for details.
 Dane
Cook
Comedy Central special and comedy album, ISolated
INcident, comedian Dane Cook is taking his
material on the road with the ISolated INcident - Global
Thermo Comedy Tour. Touted as the largest comedy tour in
history, Cook will be performing at the Times Union
Center on Thursday, April 30.
Click here for details.
The
Downtown Albany BID's Nominating Committee Announces the
2009 Slate of Candidates for Directors
Eligible BID members having an interest in running
for a director position are invited to submit a
Statement of Interest along with their qualifications to
the Nominating Committee.
Click here for details.
Save
The Date: BID Annual Meeting June 23
Click here
for details.
Save
the Date: Sculpture in the Streets Garden Party
The Sculpture in
the Streets Garden Party, a kickoff fundraising event
introducing the 2009-2010 public art exhibit “Art of
Discovery” sponsored by the
Downtown Albany BID and
Kivort Steel of Waterford, takes place on Friday,
June 19th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at Tricentennial Park.
Tickets will be $50 in advance/$65 at the door. Click
here to receive an invitation.
 Downtown Albany Restaurant Week May 3-9
Menus and details coming soon to
www.downtownalbany.org
 BID
Commemorative Calendar Art Exhibition
The 13 beautiful
photographs chosen for the BID's commemorative calendar
celebrating Albany's 400th anniversary are on display at
80 State Street.
Click here for details.
Business
Exposure Through BID Sponsorship
Interested in exposing your business message to an
audience of thousands while also receiving a tax
deduction? Your business could sponsor a BID program
for as little as $500 -
Click here
for more information.
 Mayor
Jennings Announces the 2009 Household Spring
Cleanup.
Click here for details.
 Parking
is Available Downtown
The
Albany Parking Authority (APA) has made parking
available for your convenience in the APA’s clean and
well-lit facilities.
Click here
for details.
 Siena
Nominated for NCAA Top Tournament Moment - Saints Could
Win $50,000!
Siena 1 of 8 National Finalists for Pontiac Game
Changing Performance. Fans Can Vote NOW to help them
WIN!
Click here to vote.
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North Pearl Event Centre
One of Downtown
Albany’s beautiful and historic buildings will now be
home to
Classé Catering’s special events venue. Meeting
& Special Event Planners are invited to get a taste of
this great new location by attending a special event on
Thursday, April 30th (5pm-9pm) featuring: cutting-edge
cuisine by
Classé Catering, Design & décor by Event
Producers and the area’s hottest original/cover band
Soul Session with Garland Nelson. For reservations
(required):
Leanne@classecatering.com or 518.229.5109
 Antara
Home
2nd annual sale
begins April 01 at noon….shop from the new arrivals of
luxury bedding and select store inventory at 50-70%
reductions, while supplies last.
Click here for details.
 Art
for Animals
The Broadway Art
Center at 488 Broadway presents Art for Animals. Show
opens April 22nd with a benefit for No Kill Movement on
May 2nd.
 DaleMiller
Be one of
the first to experience the spectacular new
DaleMiller at a special event on
Wednesday, April 29th featuring guest chefs and
benefiting The Times Union Classroom Enrichment
program.
Click here to reserve tickets.
 Derby Loft
The Hollywood
Brown Derby introduces The Derby Loft on the 3rd floor
of the restaurant - a perfect location for meetings,
private parties or group functions! From a seated event
accommodating up to 60 or a cocktail party for 200, The
Derby Loft can add a touch of ‘Hollywood’ to your
gathering to make it even more memorable. Call (518)
463-1945 or visit
www.thehollywoodbrownderby.com
 Envy
Lounge's $5 Boxed Lunch
Grab a boxed
lunch from
Envy Lounge (57 N. Pearl St.) Monday-Friday
11:30am-4:00pm for $5 – sandwiches, burgers, mac &
cheese – you choose, plus soda included!
 Mensroom Barbershop Now Open Saturdays
The
Mensroom barbershop at 54 Columbia Street is now
open on Saturdays from 10am -2pm.
Mug
Shots Café
Now open at 54
James Street is open for breakfast and lunch serving
quiche, pastries, sandwiches and coffee - you are bound
to find something to please your taste buds. Call
518-514-2649.
Easter kicks off
the Spring season - enjoy dinner at
Jack's to celebrate the holiday! Then, remember your
administrative professional staff during the week of
April 20th and take them to lunch at one of many
great dining venues in Downtown Albany!
 ENTER TO WIN
Two Tickets
on board the Albany Aqua Ducks valued at $52.
Join the
Albany Aqua Ducks as they celebrate their 6th season
of fun-filled tours of historic Albany!
Duck season opens April 11, 2009
for tours until October 31, 2009. In
celebration of Albany's 400th Anniversary be sure to
check out the Duck's new Henry Hudson Tours and don't
forget, the Ducks are available for charters, school
trips and more. Gift certificates are also available.
Click
Here To Enter
Looking for more reasons why Downtown Albany is Worth
Discovering Since 1609? Check
out these links:
Not sure what else is going on downtown? Check out
these great events, arts and music calendars...
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Downtown Albany
BID Events Calendar
Attractions,
events, performances... it's all in here! Check out
the new and improved calendar!!
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Metroland's Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Clubs, bands,
what's hot and what's not, Check it out!
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Times Union
Online Entertainment Page
Movies,
sports, TV, dining, and much, much more!
Click here to
view this issue as a web page
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