Tickets for Champagne on the Park
A few scenes from last year's event.
Drawing's closed!
The annual Champagne on the Park celebration in Albany's Washington Park is May 10. We have two tickets to give away -- maybe to you.
Because this a classy event, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something classy about the Capital Region?
We'll pick one winner at random.
Champagne on the Park is Thursday, May 10, from 5:30-9 pm. It includes free food, an open bar, a silent auction, music from the Lustre Kings, and dancing -- all set among the tulips beds.
The event is a fundraiser for the Lark Street Business Improvement District, and this year it will be recognizing The Albany Damien Center and the Albany Society of the Advancement of Philanthropy for their work in the community. Tickets are $60 for individuals, $100 for a couple.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Thursday (May 3, 2012) to be entered in the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment (seriously, we want to give you the tickets). The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Thursday and must respond by 5 pm on Friday (May 4, 2012).
Yep, AOA is a media a sponsor of this event.
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Albany (to the shock and disbelief of most that do not reside in the state) is the capital city of New York State, quite possibly the greatest state in what arguably could be the greatest nation in the world... I'd say that makes us pretty classtastic.
... said CM on May 2, 2012 at 10:39 AM | link
NYC Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC each summer!
... said Jessica R on May 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM | link
The State Ed building.
... said Erin on May 2, 2012 at 10:56 AM | link
Drinking on the stoop
... said John on May 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM | link
Something classy in the cap region? Maybe Saratoga? That's pretty classy sometimes. But probably only during the day :)
... said Lauren on May 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM | link
All Over Albany! [Sucking up, sucking up...]
... said Ewan on May 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM | link
Washington Park with all the tulips
... said 518boy on May 2, 2012 at 11:06 AM | link
The Brownstones and houses on Willett St. Albany overlooking washington Park.
... said colleen on May 2, 2012 at 11:17 AM | link
Saratoga!
... said Drew on May 2, 2012 at 11:19 AM | link
Steamed Hams.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=steamed%20hams
(Already have tickets)
... said Tim on May 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM | link
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra and Albany Symphony Orchestra performances!
(Yes, I like getting dressed up and going out to hear classical music. Got a problem with that? I'll cut you real good if you got a problem with that. Because that's how classy people deal with their problems.)
... said SiobhanGK on May 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM | link
A nice glass of wine on the patio at the wine bar makes me feel classy!
... said Linz on May 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM | link
The capitol at night !
... said Lauren on May 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM | link
The wine bar on Lark
... said Lola on May 2, 2012 at 12:06 PM | link
The architecture.
... said Sarah on May 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM | link
Some of the beautiful buildings in downtown. Great architecture in a mix of styles!
... said Megan M on May 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM | link
The schools.
... said RadarJones on May 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM | link
my wife
... said emma on May 2, 2012 at 12:58 PM | link
Grace Fellowship
http://latham.gracefellowship.com/
... said Rich on May 2, 2012 at 12:58 PM | link
The new Hannoush Jewelers on Wolf Rd. - Wow!
... said Shelly on May 2, 2012 at 1:01 PM | link
Well, I once saw a drunk person in Washington Park sitting at a picnic table... peeing onto the concrete slab underneath it. All I'll say is, depending on where you are in life, that *could* seem classy. (Or maybe I just wanted to share that story)
... said Rebecca on May 2, 2012 at 1:15 PM | link
My Spring weekends in Albany! A decadent date with my best friend on the back patio of Wine Bar under the wisteria while bumblebees hum above us, and then moving to the front patio to try to new cocktail and watch a little "Lark St. TV". Or hitting up Crisan for gelato just after brunch with your crew and then meandering for hours through Washington Park with at least three other variations of that cast of characters, before collecting another friend unexpectedly from their stoop and walking to El Mariachi for the most wonderful margarita you've had in awhile. Or, yes: wine while picnicking on a blanket by the tulips. I've never had champagne there (yet!), but that sounds classiest of all!
... said Laura on May 2, 2012 at 1:18 PM | link
The Vanguard Showhouse is classy.
... said Cori on May 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM | link
Any place with free museums is classy!
... said Jenna on May 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM | link
The Albany Symphony Orchestra ALWAYS keeps it CLASSY!!
... said JD on May 2, 2012 at 2:30 PM | link
The free ice skating rink at the ESP during the winter is pretty classy.
... said Mike R. on May 2, 2012 at 2:38 PM | link
A martini, expertly made by Kyle, post-work at the bar at Jack's.
... said CP on May 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM | link
Crisan!
... said cmm2581 on May 2, 2012 at 3:14 PM | link
Matthew Carefully's beard (to tie it with the beard contest).
... said -S on May 2, 2012 at 3:14 PM | link
Classy in the Capital Region...well, how about the time where you can stay in Downtown Albany on a Friday at 5:00PM and hit up some Happy Hour specials for an hour or two and get on our class CDTA Bus Line and ride out to Saratoga Springs and hit up more happy hour specials at that time. Nothing like drinking and traveling...classy at its best!
... said David on May 2, 2012 at 3:23 PM | link
The Empire Plaza is what makes Albany classy!!! =)
... said Casey on May 2, 2012 at 4:01 PM | link
The Corning Tower makes the Capital Region classy, which is the tallest skyscraper in upstate New York, north of New York City, standing at 589 feet (44 floors). And it is also the tallest building between New York City and Cleveland.
... said Brent on May 2, 2012 at 4:08 PM | link
Some of the hotels downtown (Crown Plaza) are rather classy.
... said Johnny C on May 2, 2012 at 4:08 PM | link
I feel very classy when I spend a day shopping at Stuyvesant Plaza.
... said RMH on May 2, 2012 at 4:13 PM | link
The stellar, hardworking people that make amazing things happen here in our little part of the world.
... said Jamie on May 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM | link
The comment boards on All Over Albany! A small but mighty group of folks with the best ideas and quips.
... said Kate on May 2, 2012 at 4:22 PM | link
The architecture just oozes old world class.
... said Allison on May 2, 2012 at 4:22 PM | link
" Cops on Horses....
...and you never see any poop....from the horse or the cop."
-My Roomate
... said cKp on May 2, 2012 at 4:23 PM | link
The Center Square Neighborhood. Whenever I ride my bike through their I have an urge to put my pinky up. Very Classy.
... said NicoleD on May 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM | link
Steak and wine at McGuire's on Lark. Old school class. Feels like the Rat Pack should be hanging out there.
... said Joe on May 2, 2012 at 4:25 PM | link
Mrs. and Max Londons are both quite classy!
... said jess (jamesjake) on May 2, 2012 at 4:29 PM | link
The brownstones on Willet St. adjacent to the Park.
... said Sally on May 2, 2012 at 4:55 PM | link
The word classy always sounds decidedly unclassy doesn't it? Dinner and drinks on the patio at the wine bar is pretty, ahem, sophisticated and breakfast at the track in the summer.
... said Susan on May 2, 2012 at 5:02 PM | link
Being a self proclaimed foodie, I've recently gotten into a lot of the cooking and recipes I've seen from Food Network. So many of their shows focus on fresh, local, and flavorful.
The classiest thing that I've discovered about Albany, is that it's quickly becoming the benchmark of fresh, local, flavorful food. From the farmer's markets to the Fresh Market, from Adventure in Food to Penzy's, whether it's a restaurant or small local eatery; when Albany does fresh, local, and flavorful, Albany does it right.
... said Josie on May 2, 2012 at 5:17 PM | link
Isn't that John Cirrin in that photo above??
Classy... Jack's Oyster House... the best food in the best atmosphere for miles around!!
... said Candace Deisley on May 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM | link
The wife and I when we dress up nicely to go out to this event if we win tickets. thanks =)
... said Mark on May 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM | link
Wine Bar on Lark!
... said Ory on May 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM | link
Chestnut, Willet and State from Swan to the Park. My favorite lunchtime walk. Very Classy!
... said Kate H on May 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM | link
Art, architecture, and attractions!
... said Albert J Gnidica on May 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM | link
Ballet at SPAC is really classy! :)
... said Camilo on May 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM | link
The Wine Bar and Bistro in Albany. Such a classy and cozy place :)
... said Linda on May 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM | link
Cold wine and white flowers on one of the outdoor patios of Lark Street at dusk, as the sky darkens.
... said Margaret on May 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM | link
The track is down right classy, hats and all.
... said mirdreams on May 2, 2012 at 8:42 PM | link
Albany's Dutch heritage and the tulips in the park make Albany classy! Not to mention, events like this.
... said AJJ on May 2, 2012 at 8:53 PM | link
We The Groovy People! Class-ic!
... said Rose on May 2, 2012 at 8:58 PM | link
empire plaza at night
... said lisawitz on May 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM | link
Nothing could be classier than the EGG!
... said Colton on May 2, 2012 at 9:11 PM | link
A proper Dry Martini at Jack's made with Tanqueray and a dash of orange bitters, STIRRED, served up, and topped with a spray of lemon zest (no garnish).
... said Daniel B. on May 2, 2012 at 9:32 PM | link
conversation on a patio, in spring or summer evenings; perhaps a drink in hand.
... said kobe on May 2, 2012 at 10:40 PM | link
I think the Plaza is pretty classy. I know that many people find it ugly and there are a lot of social issues surrounding it, but I've been fascinated by it since I first moved here in 2004. Maybe it's all of the marble. I think it's so classy, I had Amy Hedges do my engagement photo shoot there...in the dead of winter...when it was about 20 degrees out.
... said Shelby on May 3, 2012 at 7:53 AM | link
Capital Region Salsa Socials!!
... said AK on May 3, 2012 at 8:22 AM | link
The Capitol, the Ginger Man, New World Bistro, Jack's, the Fort Orange Club, the orchestra at SPAC, the Santa Speedo Sprint, and enjoying a summer night out with a cool drink.
... said katherine on May 3, 2012 at 8:57 AM | link
Saratoga Polo. Both sides of the field.
... said vwbugman on May 3, 2012 at 9:07 AM | link
Proctor's theater!
... said PG on May 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM | link
our THREE awesome modern dance companies: Nacre, Ellen Sinopoli, and Maude Baum & Co.
... said colleen on May 3, 2012 at 9:26 AM | link
The Capital Region is classy, from the waterfront cities, to the posh Saratoga Downtown. From the early 1900's architecture to the new fancy Nanotech & Chip Fab.
... said Jen on May 3, 2012 at 9:29 AM | link
troy savings bank music hall!
... said David on May 3, 2012 at 9:36 AM | link
The Egg is very classy, as well as Proctor's and Capital Rep.
... said Ron on May 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM | link
Downtown Saratoga.
... said Kate on May 3, 2012 at 10:13 AM | link
Dog parks!
... said Dan on May 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM | link
Where else can you go to walk your dog in the morning, bet the horses in the afternoon, see an old movie and then have your pick of great places to eat and have a drink... it's classy all over the place.
... said LP on May 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM | link
The Lark Street neighborhoods.
... said RB on May 3, 2012 at 11:17 AM | link
New World Bistro
... said Dan R on May 3, 2012 at 11:19 AM | link
being fairly new to the area...I'd have to say the Egg and its Empire State Plaza. never seen anything like it, especially when they can do it up for summer... and even make it an ice rink in the winter!
... said innae on May 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM | link
A delicious dinner at 677 Prime followed by the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and capping the night with a glass of wine at the Brown Derby.
A class-tastic evening indeed.
... said BG on May 3, 2012 at 11:23 AM | link
A delicious dinner at 677 Prime, followed by the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and capping off the night with a glass of wine at the ever classy, old Hollywood-esque Brown Derby.
A class-tastic evening indeed!!
... said BG on May 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM | link
I think the dining options. I love that I can eat a delicious and fancy feeling dinner without blowing my budget. Because everyone deserves to feel fancy! Like new world bistro or the lark street wine bar.
... said Alex on May 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM | link
The thungs that make Albany classy is the mix if old and new
Look around at the architecture of the old bulidings mixed in with the modern. Look at the been around forever reastrants mixed with the exciting new ones. Lets not forget all the great things to do around town. Concerts, ballet, plays to just taking a walk along the river to get away from the hustle and bustle. Albany, one classy lady!
... said linda on May 3, 2012 at 1:25 PM | link
I would say dinner at Cafe Capriccio on a summer evening. Nothing beats strolling down cobblestone streets to enjoy some of the finest dining in the city.
... said Summer on May 3, 2012 at 1:45 PM | link
I know the contest is closed, event is over.
Are you going to show photos of the event?
I want to see them, thanks
... said mg on May 18, 2012 at 3:02 PM | link