Two free weekend passes for Rest Fest 2012 could be yours...
A few of this year's headliners (top left, clockwise): The Kamikaze Hearts, The Loom, Mount Eerie, Sharon Van Etten.
Drawing's closed! Congrats to Patrick!
The Restoration Festival is coming up September 7-9 at St. Joseph's in Albany -- and we have two weekend passes to give away, maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something about the Capital Region that you would like to see restored?
In this case, "restored" could mean all sorts of things -- a building fixed up, glory or attention returned, perhaps the return of Dutch rule, whatever. We'll draw one winner at random.
The lineup for this year's Rest Fest includes headliners Sharon Van Etten, Mount Eerie, the Kamikaze Hearts, Willy Mason, the Loom, Brian Dewan, Common Prayer, and Hop Along -- plus a bunch of good locals.
A weekend pass is $40. Day tickets for Friday and Sunday are $20. Tickets for Saturday are $30.
Important: One entry per person. You must answer the question to be eligible. You must submit your comment by 5 pm on Tuesday August 14, 2012. You must include a working email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Wednesday (August 15) -- and must respond by 5 pm Thursday (August 16).
Yep, AOA is a media sponsor of Rest Fest.
photos: Kamikaze Hearts - Joe Putrock | The Loom via The Loom Facebook | Sharon Van Etten via Sharon Van Etten Facebook | Mount Eerie via Phil Elverum website
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That building next to the Fuze Box, with bay windows.
... said -S on Aug 13, 2012 at 12:41 PM | link
Let's bring back Proctors or a movie theater in Troy!
... said Rich on Aug 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM | link
Would like to see Latham Circle Mall restored - better yet demolished and rebuilt.
... said Michelle on Aug 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM | link
Why, the restoration of Saint Joseph’s Church of course. :-)
... said Jamie on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:03 PM | link
Our connection with our river. Put 787 underground. Develope our riverfront. if we can forkup money for a stadium - why not this - isn't this more important than that - it's the State capital !
... said Kevin K on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:03 PM | link
I 'd like to see the 1980's, bohemian, Greenwich Village -inspired environment & vibe restored to the Lark Street area.
... said Sharmon on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:06 PM | link
faith in our local elected officials
... said Jesse on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:20 PM | link
That area on State St where we are spose to have had a convention center 10 years ago....
... said Greg on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:22 PM | link
I would love to see the old dilapidated refrigeration building that mars the Albany skyline either restored or demolished. The building is an eyesore.
Now to listen to some Mount Eerie to return to serenity!
... said Ed on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:28 PM | link
I would like my faith in the NYS government to be restored, please.
... said Charlotte MacVittie on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:34 PM | link
I would like to see the Hudson River restored to it's pre-PCB and other sludge days.
... said Sharon on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:38 PM | link
I'd like to see the restoration of the name "Fort Orange," it'd make it way easier for branding. Paint buildings orange. Serve oranges in restaurants.
... said Jenna on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM | link
Seeing concerts restored to Revolution Hall
... said Gregory on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:47 PM | link
Proctors in Troy!
... said Drew on Aug 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM | link
My house ;) Or for a second, less selfish choice, our roads, to their original smooth and pothole free state.
... said Ellen on Aug 13, 2012 at 2:26 PM | link
Local pride.
... said Barry T. on Aug 13, 2012 at 2:41 PM | link
I would wish for the Palais Royale to be "restored" to its glorious old unrestored state. It was so much better when Rocky was alive, with shuffleboard bowling in the front, Dolly Parton pinball in the back, a jukebox that gave you an unpredictable number of plays for a quarter, and a special Jiffy Pop popcorn maker.
... said Patrick on Aug 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM | link
3S's pizza.
... said Tom Gliserman on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:38 PM | link
I used to work on Sheridan Ave just off of Lark, and would love to see that neighborhood get some attention... so close to exciting parts of town but so dilapidated! Very excited about the Kamikaze Hearts reunion at Rest Fest!!!
... said Jennifer on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:42 PM | link
I'd like manners and societal civility restored to a level when please and thank you were heard more often than swear words.
Sorry, I went all Donna Reed on you.
... said capgirl on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM | link
What's something about the Capital Region that you would like to see restored?
I would like to see the music scene in downtown Albany restored especially with the closing of Jillians!
... said Eric Stranburg on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:48 PM | link
The PILOT payments to the City of Albany.
... said Shawn on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:49 PM | link
Palais Royale as well. De-hipster the place and raise Rocky from the grave. Since that was taken though, there used to be overnight boats from Albany to NYC. This may have been 100 years ago. We need those again.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:57 PM | link
The Gasholder Building in Troy!
Although believe me it is much appreciated that the current owners allow it to be used for performances now and again- always a treat.
... said Tara on Aug 13, 2012 at 3:58 PM | link
The Lakehouse in Washington Park... it would make such a cute little cafe, and it could rent paddle boats...
... said Sara on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM | link
Alexander Hamilton's reputation - a frequent visitor at the Schuyler Mansion.
... said Newland on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:31 PM | link
The 99 cent movie theater in Rotterdam on Altamont Ave should make a comeback. Sure, you would have to wait a month or two for the newer releases but it was 99 cents!
... said Jeff on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:51 PM | link
It would be nice if Central Warehouse was restored/refitted to be a useful space. The folks over at Keep Albany Boring proposed an awesome model for what can, but won't, be done with Central Warehouse called Headquarters Boston- which is a co-working space. http://www.headquartersboston.com/
... said Kayla on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:58 PM | link
The row houses on and around Clinton Avenue in the Arbor Hill neighborhood! Everytime I drive through the area I think of how nice the houses used to be - it would be great to see many of them (and the neighborhood) restored!!
... said Abigail on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:58 PM | link
On the subject of restfest and with the closing of Jillian's I would love see an adequate venue space restored! Bands with audiences bigger then say red square and valentines and smaller then the palace and TU center now have nowhere to go! The up and coming warehouse district would be a great spot for a new Albany music venue!
... said Gabe on Aug 13, 2012 at 5:23 PM | link
I'd like to see either the Empire State Plaza re-purposed and renovated as some kind of PUBLIC institution, or knocked down (along with the HCI) to connect all our neighborhoods back together again and restore the waterfront.
... said Patrick on Aug 13, 2012 at 5:42 PM | link
Three words for Albany: Shades of Green
... said Chris on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:32 PM | link
The playground in Lincoln Park that got torn down 2 years ago and never replaced.
... said rana on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM | link
Miss Albany Diner!!
... said aalbany on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:05 PM | link
A lesser degree of pretentiousness exhibited by the same small clique of local artists/bands which (unfortunately) this now annual so called "festival" showcases by having them simply play for all their friends in a "cool" place.
This is the 3rd "festival"? Haven't they "restored" the church by now?
Oh well...must be that time of year for everybody to break out your special wannabe "rock star/artist" type costumes and get your ego's stroked...again.
... said Scumbag on Aug 13, 2012 at 9:36 PM | link
The Larkin!!
... said Melissa on Aug 13, 2012 at 10:20 PM | link
Someone just beat me to it! Miss Albany Diner, with Jane and Bill and the whole gang back behind the counter.
... said scott cornish on Aug 13, 2012 at 11:45 PM | link
I really don't know. I am fairly content with Albany. I'm sad that I am going to California.
... said Hunter on Aug 14, 2012 at 12:06 AM | link
My cat. Like in Pet Cemetery.
... said tommy on Aug 14, 2012 at 12:28 AM | link
Without question: Shades of Green
... said N on Aug 14, 2012 at 6:09 AM | link
that big-ugly-box of a refrigeration building that i see driving into the city every morning!
... said Spencer on Aug 14, 2012 at 7:38 AM | link
Bring back all the cobblestone streets!
... said Est on Aug 14, 2012 at 8:22 AM | link
The free concert series in Washington park.
... said Amy on Aug 14, 2012 at 8:31 AM | link
tempeh reuben sandwiches on lark
... said Bender on Aug 14, 2012 at 9:50 AM | link
Honestly? St. Joseph's!
... said ski on Aug 14, 2012 at 10:39 AM | link
Re-opening up the infield to spectators at the Saratoga Race Track.
... said Don on Aug 14, 2012 at 11:04 AM | link
I do so miss QE2....
... said td on Aug 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM | link
Punk rock.
... said Chester on Aug 14, 2012 at 3:31 PM | link
I would love to see the Central Warehouse turned into something. More realistically, I really hope the development of the Larson Building at Lark + Madison goes forward as planned. I love that the Madison end of Lark is improving!
... said Paul on Aug 14, 2012 at 4:01 PM | link
The second floor room at the Larkin. The best quiet music space in Albany while it was with us.
... said Joe on Aug 14, 2012 at 4:17 PM | link
The City Voice.
... said Christy on Aug 14, 2012 at 4:27 PM | link
Most definitely downtown Albany overall, but more recently I really hope that someone buys Jillian's and turns it into something absolutely awesome to kick-start the city into becoming something huge again (i.e. retail space/supermarket/apartments/etc.)
... said Katie on Aug 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM | link
Just curious, will you announce who won?
... said Mike on Aug 17, 2012 at 10:31 AM | link
@Mike: It's updated now with the winner. I had this distinct memory of publishing the update -- and then, after seeing your comment, checked and it wasn't there. I blame brain rot.
... said Greg on Aug 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM | link