Tickets to the ballet gala at SPAC
The ballet, and post party and fireworks. Oh là .
Drawing's closed!
The New York City Ballet begins its 2012 summer season at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center tonight, and this Saturday night is the Annual Ballet Gala.
This year there's a Moulin Rouge theme. Come early and check out the elaborate picnics or bring one of your own. The ballet program includes a world premiere and two Saratoga premieres and you passes get you into the after-party with music, dancing a costume party and fireworks.
AOA has two pair of tickets to the festivities and they could be yours.
To enter, post an answer to the following question in the comment section:
Ballet dancers are incredibly flexible. What's something you wish was more flexible in the Capital Region?
We'll draw two winners at random. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, July 11th at 6pm.
Very, very important: One entry per person. You must answer the question to be eligible. You must post your comment by 6pm on Wednesday July 11, 2012. You must include a working email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 11am on Thursday (July 12) -- and must respond by 5 pm Thursday (July 12).
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Gyms having pools. Impossible to train for Triathalons when only the YMCA has pools open year round. I bet many gyms would be able to make pools financially sound.
... said Megan on Jul 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM | link
My work hours/work load.
... said Jessica R on Jul 10, 2012 at 3:52 PM | link
Parking for FREE in downtown Albany!! and not worrying about getting a ticket!!
... said Amy Gerling "thetravelgerl" on Jul 10, 2012 at 4:21 PM | link
Public transportation...what a metro could do for this area!
... said Maria on Jul 10, 2012 at 4:26 PM | link
i wish parking meter readers were more flexible....come on dude, it was 1 minute over.
-i want to feed a ballerina
... said colleen on Jul 10, 2012 at 4:26 PM | link
I wish the mayor was more flexible when considering the law about keeping chickens in Albany!
... said JB on Jul 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM | link
Parking!
... said Courtney S. on Jul 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM | link
People's mindsets about their communities. It's a problem everywhere, but I'd love to live in an Albany County where people acknowledge that if they work or live here, they're part of the community... the WHOLE community, which means Arbor Hill, not just Colonie or Delmar.
(Also, I really want those tickets, but I think Colleen deserves to realize her dream of feeding a ballerina! She should get an extra ticket just for that answer.)
... said SiobhanGK on Jul 10, 2012 at 4:50 PM | link
I'd love to see more flexibility on ticket 'convenience fees.'
... said julie on Jul 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM | link
Movie prices. I'd like to see them more flexible.
... said Rich on Jul 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM | link
Bus schedules! Having to be at work by 7am means lots of the buses aren't running yet.
... said Emily on Jul 10, 2012 at 6:25 PM | link
The Northway at rush hour :-)
... said Derek Mahlitz on Jul 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM | link
I would like whoever picks the random winners to be more flexible and to put my entry in more than once.
... said Kyle on Jul 10, 2012 at 7:22 PM | link
traffic lights. they need to be better timed on major roads!
... said bee on Jul 10, 2012 at 8:03 PM | link
Alcohol sales Sunday morning... Would be great to be able to get a bloody Mary at brunch prior to noon!
... said Tammy on Jul 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM | link
I wish that all roadways/pathways were more flexible for road-bikers! Biking is such great exercise but it's so dangerous; I wish I could ride into work more often but it's not worth the risk. I always wonder what it would be like if the good old capital region could acquire Europe-like transportation methods : )
... said Alexis on Jul 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM | link
Art facilities. I wish one could access a dark room or spinning wheel without being registered for a class.
... said Stephanie on Jul 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM | link
Wegmans' future plans
... said Dylan on Jul 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM | link
Texters who find it neccessary to text while driving or walking down a busy street should be more flexible In their type and time of communication
... said jb on Jul 10, 2012 at 9:39 PM | link
I wish landlords in Albany were more flexible about allowing pets.
... said Fran on Jul 10, 2012 at 10:03 PM | link
Definitely the traffic patterns, especially lights at certain intersections in Albany.
... said Antonia on Jul 10, 2012 at 11:00 PM | link
I wish the rules prohibiting us from having a fire in our backyard in Schenectady were more flexible.
... said Roman on Jul 10, 2012 at 11:22 PM | link
I wish towns and cities in the Capital District would be more flexible and start having more progressive policies toward sustainability...banning disposable plastic bags, plastic water bottles, investing greater in pedestrian and bicycle mobility improvements, and generally being more deliberate about having a vision for the future with regard to building, architecture, preserving rural character and beautiful walkable downtown areas.
... said Alex on Jul 11, 2012 at 6:52 AM | link
Echoing previous comments: Traffic and parking. Specifically in Albany. I live in Troy and often find myself avoiding activities in Albany (shopping, restaurants, outdoor concerts, street festivals, etc) because I know I'll lose my mind with either the traffic or trying to find a place to park.
... said Jenna C. on Jul 11, 2012 at 7:38 AM | link
I wish employers were more flexible in regards to public transportation. Sometimes the bus is late resulting in your employee being a few minutes late. It'll be ok... I promise.
... said Cmaxby on Jul 11, 2012 at 8:33 AM | link
Definitely public transport. I would like something quicker than the bus to get from Schenectady to Albany.
... said Chrissy on Jul 11, 2012 at 8:58 AM | link
I'd like to see more flexibility in the New York state absentee ballot application form: why do I have to provide a "reason" for wanting to vote ahead of the election date? Making the whole absentee process easier would increase voter participation.
... said MaryM on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:05 AM | link
I wish my work hours were more flexable. Wouldn't it be great to work 10 hour days and get Fridays off?
... said Colleen M on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:08 AM | link
I wish Mother Nature would be more flexible. What happened to Spring and Fall? Its either too hot or too cold around here.
... said Ron on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM | link
I wish the Capital Region had better traffic control. Roundabouts seem to be popping up is different spots, but a lot of the traffic lights are really inefficient.
... said DaveB on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:29 AM | link
A flexible mindset helps us to adapt and respect each others opinions.
... said Chad on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:46 AM | link
Sales tax. :/ Or maybe parking tickets!! The parking enforcement officers in my Center Square ignore the blatant violations of the parishioners of the Wilborn temple, while stalking the residents with boots.
... said Summer on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:47 AM | link
I wish Stuyvesant Plaza's hours were more flexible. In particular, Bountiful Bread's hours. I can't remember how many times I've pulled into the parking lot to have a meal there and they're closed. While it's still light out.
... said Cori on Jul 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM | link
People's mindset when it comes to different parts of Albany. I'm sick of getting the side-eye when I tell people I live in North Albany, or hearing about the "bad side of Lark"
... said Emily on Jul 11, 2012 at 11:03 AM | link
albany parking!
... said colleen on Jul 11, 2012 at 11:17 AM | link
This is wistful sci-fi thinking, but I wish the distance between Albany and the Adirondacks were more flexible. I'd love to be able to get there more quickly so that I could get started hiking that much earlier.
... said E. on Jul 11, 2012 at 11:28 AM | link
yes, work hours. it's too nice out this summer. would like to work only on rainy days.
... said Karen on Jul 11, 2012 at 12:07 PM | link
The ridiculously shallow roped off swimming areas in the lakes at state parks here. It is ridiculous that, as an adult who can swim, I can only go in the water up to my chest.
... said Debbie on Jul 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM | link
Work hours!
... said Melanie on Jul 11, 2012 at 1:24 PM | link
State tourism! Would love our public buildings to be open on the weekend
... said Ski on Jul 11, 2012 at 1:38 PM | link
Work hours for sure. Getting any kind of appointment before 9 or after 4 is kind of impossible.
... said Sarah on Jul 11, 2012 at 1:39 PM | link
The Northway Express. I love it, but I only wish it ran more often!
... said Francesca on Jul 11, 2012 at 1:48 PM | link
Chickens for all!
Mostly because we eat so many eggs, I'd like to be able to keep backyard chickens.
... said Jennifer on Jul 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM | link
Albany should be more flexible on chickens and parking. I love both but can find neither downtown!
... said katherine on Jul 11, 2012 at 2:20 PM | link
The CDTA bus system. Its very inconvenient to use!
... said Camilo Jimenez on Jul 11, 2012 at 2:49 PM | link
More flexible? How about the Nature Conservancy's ham fisted closure of Barberville Falls over the summer [at least, so far]. I can't argue with all the other good points above either.
... said Tim Raab on Jul 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM | link
donations for the arts and peoples awareness of the necessity of the arts
... said Karin Bailey on Jul 11, 2012 at 8:54 PM | link
I wish more places were open later. Example: Libraries.
... said Michelle on Jul 11, 2012 at 9:49 PM | link
more awareness of pedestrian and two wheeled vehicle presence
... said belinda on Jul 11, 2012 at 10:59 PM | link