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 It's
Tournament Time
College sports take
over the
Times Union Center this month! Cheer on your
favorite basketball and hockey teams at these events:
MAAC Men's & Women's Basketball Championships
from March 4-8,
ECAC Hockey Championships from March 19-20
and
NCAA Division I East Regional Ice Hockey Championships
from March 26-27.
 Traditional
Irish Cabaret
Bask in the nostalgia of authentic Irish entertainment
on March 14th at the
Palace Theatre with
Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret! This celebration
of Irish music, laughter, song & dance brings a taste of
Ireland to American audiences. The lively blend of
dance, ballads and tunes is perfect for the whole family
to enjoy!
 Celebrate
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day kicks off with the
60th Annual Parade on March 13th at 2:00 p.m. Keep
your Green going at these other events thru the week:
Irish Buffet at Marche,
Nephin Irish Trio at Bistro Bar at 74 State,
Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret at Palace Theatre,
Celtic Crossroads at The Egg, and
St. Patrick's Salute at Empire State Plaza.
March Madness for Live
Music!
On almost any
night of the week, you can find live music in downtown
Albany no matter what your favorite genre! A full
schedule of shows is available at
downtownalbany.org. You can listen to the best of
regional and national talent in these venues:
Bayou Cafe,
Blue
82,
Dale Miller The Art of Dining,
Franklin's Tower,
Hollywood Brown Derby,
Jillian's,
McGeary's,
Palace Theatre,
Pearl Street Pub & Dirty Martini Lounge,
Red Square,
Savannah's/The Dublin Underground,
The Bistro Bar @ 74 State, &
Times Union Center.
Save The Date: Restaurant Week Returns!
The Capital Region's best Restaurant Week returns to
downtown Albany April 25 - May 1, 2010. 3 course
meals for 1 low price: $20.10! Stay tuned for more
details and participating restaurants!
Sculpture in the Streets 2009-2010 Exhibit Ending
This
current exhibition which features 16 sculptures by 11
artists will be de-installed the week of April 12th.
Only six more weeks remain to enjoy "The Art of
Discovery", highlighting the creativity, exploration and
perseverance of the artists that is reminiscent of the
early explorers. Download a
walking tour map or
request a hard copy to be sent to you!
Omni
Fitness Center – Better Health Starts Here
Looking for a
gym with a convenient downtown location and the right
amount of personal attention to maximize your exercise? Consider joining
Omni Fitness Center, located at
54 State Street! Since opening in July 2008, this
fitness center operated by Bryan Nunziato of
Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, LLC, has continued to
offer its members a diverse range of methods to focus on
wellness. Omni Fitness Center features full locker room
facilities, complimentary towel service, Cybex Eagle
strength training equipment, Cybex Precor cardio
equipment with personal viewing screens, initial
consultation and equipment orientation for new members,
and personal training and group classes offered for an
additional fee. Limited memberships for the public are
available, so contact Bryan today at 518-727-7081 for
more details. And you can listen to Bryan each week on
the “Weigh In On Wellness” radio program, broadcast on
TALK 1300 Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Albany Symphony Orchestra Unveils its 80th Season
Executive
Director Brian Ritter and Music Director David Alan
Miller announced the 80th season for the Albany Symphony
Orchestra earlier this month at the Palace Theatre. The
season will run from September 2010 thru May 2011.
A special highlight is ASO's invitation to play at
Carnegie Hall on May 11, 2011 as part of the Spring For
Music festival. For more information and to
purchase subscription packages and tickets for the
current season, visit
albanysymphony.com.
Make A Night Of It With 74 State
74 State has created fantastic packages to go along with
the great events and great performances happening in
downtown Albany this March! Special rates and enticing
extras will complete your night and make it especially
memorable. Packages are available for: Billy Joel &
Elton John, Carrie Underwood, St. Patrick's Day, and
Daughtry. Make your reservations now!
Brown Derby Begins Private Luncheons
The Brown Derby is now offering private lunches Monday
thru Thursday to be served in their dining room. The
restaurant can accommodate groups from 10-40 people and
buffets can be served for the larger groups if so
desired. New Executive Chef Larry Schepici has created
special menus specifically for these luncheons and would
be pleased to custom design a menu as well. The Derby
can provide screens and A/V equipment as needed and
their complimentary shuttle is available for luncheon
reservations. Contact The Derby directly at
518-463-1945 to discuss possible options. Please note at
least 24 hours notice is required. The Brown Derby will
continue to serve lunch a la carte on Fridays from 11:30
a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended, but not
necessary.
To Kill A Mockingbird - The Movie & On Stage
The Palace Theatre and Capital Repertory Theatre have teamed together to offer coordinating discounts for this American classic
story. As part of its Classic Movie Series, the Palace Theatre will
screen the 1962 film on March 1st at 7:00 p.m. Beginning March 3rd and running thru March 28th, Capital Rep will
bring the story to life on its stage. Show
your "To Kill a Mockingbird" movie ticket stub at the Capital Rep Box Office and receive a $5 discount off the
production. Show the Palace Theatre any ticket stub from Capital Rep's 2009-2010 season and receive a
$2 discount off the March 1st movie price.
2nd Annual Sports Foundation Bracket Breakfast
Do you think you have the best picks for the NCAA
Division I Men's Basketball Final Four Championship?
Attend the Bracket Breakfast on March 16th from 7:30
a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and get the inside scoop from
UAlbany's Lucious Jordan and Siena's Scott Knapp. Submit
your bracket predictions for multiple chances to win
fantastic prizes including an overnight stay at the
Crowne
Plaza with dinner for two at
Kelsey's Restaurant.
Spring 2010 Downtown Digest Now Available
Download your electronic copy of the Spring Downtown
Digest, filled with news, information, and the latest
happenings in downtown Albany!
 ENTER TO WIN
A
complimentary 1-month membership to Omni Fitness Center,
with all classes included, valued at $80!
Omni Fitness Center is located at 54 State Street, 2nd
Floor and managed by Bryan Nunziato of Synergy Fitness &
Nutrition, LLC. More than 10 classes are offered
weekly!
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!
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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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