Tickets for Cirque du Soleil at TU Center
Just like you at your yoga class, right?
Update: The drawing's closed. The winner has been emailed!
The Cirque du Soleil show "Quidam" starts a five day run at the Times Union Center this Wednesday. From the blurbage:
Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world - the world of Quidam - where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul.
You know, through acrobatics and improbable flexibility.
The promoters of the show have offered us a pair of tickets to the first night performance on Wednesday at 7:30 pm -- and we'd like to offer them to you. To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What local situation or place is a circus?
Think broadly -- it could be anything crazy good or crazy bad. Example: the checkout lines at the supermarket ahead of an icy, snowy apocalypse. We'll draw one winner at random from the comments.
Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" will be at the TU Center Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets start at $30.50.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 9 am on Tuesday (September 27, 2011) to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Tuesday and must respond by 6 pm that same day.
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driving up the Northway between 5PM and 7PM on a Friday night.
... said mak on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM | link
The Wolf Road side of the Colonie Center parking lot!
... said Kelly on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM | link
Thursday at the DMV is a circus. They should start offering peanuts and cotton candy upon entering.
... said Bacon is my Master on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM | link
palais
... said patrick on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:26 PM | link
Broadway in Saratoga Springs during track season . . . .
... said Kay on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM | link
The college ghetto on St. Patrick's day
... said Jason on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM | link
My mind.
... said J on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM | link
Starbucks in the morning before a hapless public has had its first cup.
... said Chad on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM | link
I have three children, ages 4, 2, and 9 months. My house is litterally a circus, complete with death defying acrobats, tumbling, clowns, and pie in the face.
... said Samantha Smith on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM | link
The Christmas Tree Shop!
... said Pam on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM | link
The Stewart's at Washington and Quail.
... said Sarah on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM | link
Trying the Get to the airport for the Adirondack Ballon Festival... Especially when its nice out.
... said Darren on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM | link
Uncommon Grounds at noon on a Sunday
... said Erin on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM | link
Salvation Army on Central on half-off day (Wednesdays!).
... said jess on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:45 PM | link
The first two months of a new chain restaurant.
... said Cory on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM | link
My house!!
... said Mikey on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM | link
Dinosaur BBQ!
... said Kristin on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM | link
Lark street, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving!
... said james on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM | link
The NYS Capitol! I work in politics and you havent seen a circus till you've watched a bill get passed!
... said MB on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM | link
Tons of people flooding out of the 4th of July fireworks under the plaza while a ice cream truck plays a sweet children's song and drunk people shout and scream. Surreal as cirque.
... said Glenna on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM | link
all elementary school playgrounds at recess
... said Heather on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM | link
LarkFest!!
... said Jenn on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM | link
The NYS Legislature....
... said Bob on Sep 26, 2011 at 12:55 PM | link
Definitely wolf road at rush hour or lunch.
... said J Mac on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM | link
Circus Cafe on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
... said kp on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:04 PM | link
Moving an entire house in 6 hours and 42 minutes with the help of 5 guys, 57 cardboard boxes, 3 vehicles, 1 moving van and an overly excited dog.
... said Jamie on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:04 PM | link
The corner of Quail and Madison on Thursday night, Friday night and Saturday night. You have a parade followed with performances of braggadocio and sluttiness.
... said KatherineSass on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:09 PM | link
I'll second the Capitol, and also add Legends on Sundays during football season.
... said BP on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM | link
OUTPOST at the Fuze Box.
... said -S on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM | link
All the changes on Facebook - it seems to have caused more upheaval and distension than the 11 year war.... Really people, don't you have more important things to worry about. Accept the change and move on.
... said Heather on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM | link
The gym the first few weeks after New Years - yikes!
... said Val on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM | link
The northway during rush hour!
... said Andrew on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM | link
Politics in troy
... said Jess on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM | link
The intersection of Wolf Road and Albany Shaker. The clowns driving their cars and trying to go northbound on I-87 do some interesting acrobatics.
... said AlbanyJen on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM | link
The New York State Government.
... said Ron on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:39 PM | link
Chipotle at Noon every day in Latham (but it is worth it!) Watch out for the clowns in the parking lot.
... said Rich on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM | link
Delaware Avenue Price Chopper. It's as if the store was co-managed by Hunter S. Thompson and the Yin Yang Twins.
... said daleyplanit on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM | link
The Panera Bread on Route 4 is a circus between 11am and 2pm. You need to juggle your plates and drinks while waiting for a table to open up.
... said Michelle on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:47 PM | link
Currently a construction circus at HVCC
It would be easier to find a parking spot if you and 20 friends owned a clown car.
... said Donna on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM | link
Stalemate in New York state senate 2 years back!
... said CVAA on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM | link
State politics...
... said Jay on Sep 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM | link
Parking in center square!
... said Dan on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:01 PM | link
The mall at Christmas time. As soon as Santa comes, the mall becomes a CIRCUS!!!!!
... said Becky on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM | link
The Denny's on Wolf Road at 3 in the morning is an absolutely circus.
Off duty cops with prisoners in tow and people getting out of Sneaky Pete's in their club outfits definitely makes it entertaining! Best people watching around!
... said Kristen on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM | link
the ER @ albany medical center, people in the hallways ,drunks running wild,kids screaming and no staff in sight!!!!Avoid it at any/all cost.
... said bobby on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM | link
Kegs & Eggs.
... said Danika Atkins on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM | link
The Corporate Challenge
... said 8ehog on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM | link
Lark St when all the kids get out of school.
... said Katherine on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM | link
the old sneaky petes. that entire scene was a circus. and if it moves to the warehouse district, the circus will ensue....please albany, do not let that happen.
secondly: lark fest, but someone already said that.
... said floydthebarber on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM | link
The Troy Farmer's market is definitely like a circus, but in a wonderful way!
... said Erin Morelli on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM | link
There's fire spinning every Wednesday night at the Corning Preserve. Does that count? Or do we need a ringmaster for it to be an official circus?
... said tomato(e) on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM | link
I'm embarrassed to admit that Walmart, about five minutes to closing (11:55 pm), when they only have one or two checkouts open, is a circus. A very annoying circus.
... said M. on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM | link
The first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Christ Church United Methodist, 35 State Street. Also known as Troy City Council meetings.
... said Cecelia on Sep 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM | link
Anywhere near a capitol region Bar Exam test center in July or February. With traffic and the test takers excessively pale faces (tinged slightly green of course), its easy to think the Circus has come to town early.
... said trixie on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM | link
The Christmas Tree Shop, at any time, on any given day
... said Heather W on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM | link
Alive at 5
... said Dylan on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM | link
The Northway at 5:00 weekdays
... said Jason on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM | link
Driving north during afternoon rush hour!
... said Kaitlyn on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM | link
What local situation or place is a circus?
Between exit 23 and 24 on the Thruway -- with the roadwork -- and peak traffic on Friday's. Especially if their is a fender bender. Write of an hour of your life right there.
Alternatively -- disaster relief becoming a political hot potato in the capital area (including Schoharie, etc.). The time to have it out is before the disaster not while families, kids and adults are existing on the margins.
... said Chris on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM | link
boot drinking competition at Wolff's!!!!
... said JOhn on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM | link
Troy traffic court is a circus!!
... said HoopBunny on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM | link
Any Walmart?
... said brett glasser on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM | link
The State and/or The Suburbs
... said jen on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM | link
My life...
... said Shannon on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:36 PM | link
The entire state government for the past few years...
... said Slacker on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM | link
My two cats, chasing each other around the house.
... said Jessica R on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM | link
OMG. Seriously-the schedule of youth hockey!
... said Laura on Sep 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM | link
Walmart on the night before Thanksgiving, before a big snowstorm, or on the first of the month!
... said Sue on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM | link
Parking for Lark Fest, Tulip Fest, etc.
... said Dan R on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:03 PM | link
The mall at Christmas time!
... said Cathy on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:05 PM | link
The Albany County DSS office when they shut down for an hour lunch every day. Imagine... you stand on line for 10 minutes to get a number. Sit down and wait for up to an hour, then hear that they're shutting down for lunch. Serious, annoying circus.
... said rana on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM | link
July 4th at the Plaza = Circus
... said 518boy on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM | link
The CDTA 55...which is now a different number but it's still the same old s***show.
... said Kizzi on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM | link
Instead of going with the traditional negative connotation of something being a circus, I'm going to go with my own interpretation since a circus is also entertaining, funny, and beautiful so I'd have to the say the Pine Bush - especially when I fall on my butt while enjoying a peaceful, pretty day of of cross-country sking.
... said Danielle Sanzone on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:25 PM | link
Hattie's bar during track season. Can't even get close enough to order!
... said StanfordSteph on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:32 PM | link
any ___-fest/parade where douchey college kids drink in public
... said Alex on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM | link
Any Subway restaurant at noon
... said Veronica on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:45 PM | link
The capital building.
... said Dave on Sep 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM | link
The winter process of driving a truck slowly down the street followed by workmen with shovels plugging potholes with little better than loose stones which last about half a day before spreading themselves over the road and revealing the unchanged holes but adding an extra windscreen hazard...
... said the_exile on Sep 26, 2011 at 5:02 PM | link
Anywhere Ryan Gosling is rumored to be.
... said adam on Sep 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM | link
Definitely the Northway traffic, into Albany in the morning, & out of Albany after 5:00 o'clock!
... said Matte on Sep 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM | link
Trying to choose a steak at a Pricechopper on a Friday at rush time. Seriously, I've been nearly trampled to death by the circus of zombie-eyed shoppers.
... said James on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM | link
Leaving the SUNY Albany campus ~5pm on a weekday
... said Jason on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM | link
Jillians on Halloween
... said Camilo Jimenez on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:10 PM | link
My life! It is definitely a giant circus. Does this count? I mean I am local, so I take my circus to all situations and places ;)
... said Linda on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM | link
A class of undergrads at SUNY when you tell them you are giving them a pop quiz
... said Stephanie on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM | link
Albany Medical Center emergency department waiting area!
... said Justin on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM | link
outside the clearview center on henry johnson between the hours of 9-5
... said WK on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:27 PM | link
Jumpin' Jacks Opening Day...well everyday for that matter.
... said Chelsea on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:43 PM | link
I would say the Delaware Ave. Price Chopper but that's actually known as a zoo so definitely Pearl St. after alive at five - circus and freak show all in one.
... said Kate on Sep 26, 2011 at 6:58 PM | link
The intersection of lark/central/washington at rush hour.
... said HazelB on Sep 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM | link
Walmart on Washington, especially before a holiday. CIRCUS!
... said Laura on Sep 26, 2011 at 8:09 PM | link
The mall parking lot at christmas time. Way too much of a circus and someplace I'll completely avoid if I can.
... said Wendy on Sep 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM | link
the stewarts by bethlehem high at 2:07
... said Francesca on Sep 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM | link
local politics
... said Amy on Sep 26, 2011 at 9:55 PM | link
The NYS Assembly, of course!!!
... said Margie C on Sep 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM | link
Crossgates parking lot on Saturday before Christmas!
... said Lu on Sep 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM | link
The parking situation in the downtown Lark St. area.
... said Ken on Sep 27, 2011 at 3:46 AM | link
Any event with snacks in the capital region, like first Friday or troy night out.
... said Matt on Sep 27, 2011 at 7:23 AM | link
circus cafe in saratoga
... said Spencer on Sep 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM | link
Republican Party Presidential Debates.
... said Ishani on Sep 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM | link
Any of the new traffic circles!
... said Dan on Sep 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM | link
2008 Hudson Ave block party. The same year Pine Hills convenience store burnt down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eh17cklE-A&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLB71A6EA955E9CA92
... said AMichelcic on Sep 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM | link