Win VIP tickets to the AIDS Council's Beaujolais Nouveau event
Update: Drawing's closed!
Next Thursday, November 15, is the release date for this year's Beaujolais Nouveau wine. And to celebrate, there will be parties, large and small, all over the world. One of those parties is a swank affair at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, hosted by The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. The evening includes wine and food tastings from some of the finest Capital Region restaurants, as well as desserts, cognac, cigars, a silent auction and more.
We have a pair of VIP tickets -- each worth $125 -- and we're giving them away. The tickets include access to a pre-event reception where you'll get a chance to taste the Beaujolais first, plus access to the VIP post-event reception with cognac and cigars and a commemorative glass.
To enter the drawing, just answer the question below in the comments:
The beaujolais is a young wine -- meant to be consumed right away, not aged. What's something in the Capital Region that you should do now? As in, now. Right now.
We'll draw one winner at random.
Tickets to the event are still available. Standard admission is $75, and the VIP tickets are $125. Proceeds go to support The AIDS Council.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012 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 10 am on Friday November 9 and must respond by 6 pm on Friday, November 9.
AOA is a media sponsor for The Aids Council's Beaujolias Nouveau event.
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go have dinner at New World.
... said Sita on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM | link
Enjoy the weather before the long snowy winter!
... said Slacker on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM | link
Run home and get a walk in at the Normanskill Farm before dark comes at 5:30.
... said Jamie on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:31 PM | link
Go to the Spectrum and see a movie because tickets are only $7.50 until 6pm and their mint brownies are heavenly!
... said Fran on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:34 PM | link
Get to All Good Bakers and try the vegan cinnamon rolls!
... said Emily on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:35 PM | link
Try that new restaurant you've been meaning to go to. It seems like we have been blessed lately to have a slew of innovative and exciting new eateries opening. I know I have been guilty of putting off visiting these new spots and a few times that delay has resulted in me missing the opportunity entirely! By going out and trying new places you can not only ensure your chance at a new experience but also preserve the opportunity for others by supporting a local business.
... said cm on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:38 PM | link
Jump in a pile of leaves, before they get all wet with snow!
... said julie on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:39 PM | link
Something that you should do in the Capital Region now, as in right now, is call your folks and tell them you love them. Or forgive someone you have a grudge against.
... said Zac on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:40 PM | link
Snow tonight it seems. Get out and enjoy the last few hours of fall!
... said The Amazing Dr. Science! on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:45 PM | link
Go home from work early and cozy up in front of the fire!
... said Heather on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:57 PM | link
Enjoy some pumpkin caramel cheesecake from Cheesecake Machismo!
... said cmm2581 on Nov 7, 2012 at 2:59 PM | link
have a pumpkin ale at browns
... said anne on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:09 PM | link
Seed my lawn.
... said Valerae on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:09 PM | link
Get my butt to Cutting Edge Fitness on Vatrano Road. I ate too much fried food last night while watching the returns.
... said BarryT on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:11 PM | link
A quick drive to Indian Ladder to get one last (chilly) hike in before snow.
... said Ski on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM | link
Today I try and complete my applications for Hospice and Bereavement Therapy studies for Harvard, Albany Med, Cornell, and Union. Im broke as a joke, But I'll make it happen.
... said Loren on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM | link
Buy a seasons pass to a ski mountain. Prices will go up soon and it is the only way to survive winter. Don't wait til it snows- you need it to ski now!
... said Katie on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:28 PM | link
Grab drinks with the ladies, stay warm inside while the "unofficial" start to winter begins with a nor'easter tonight.
... said Rachel on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:28 PM | link
run as fast as I can to buy a bottle of Beaujolais.......!
... said laura on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:28 PM | link
Something you should do right now, no matter where you are, is support local businesses. Whether it be Honest Weight food co-op, Spectrum theater, Muddy Cup, Bombers...whatever. If it's unique to your area you should make a point to enjoy it.
... said Jeremy Olson on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:29 PM | link
go and buy winter clothes before it snows !
... said Mounia El Kotni on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM | link
Gives thanks that we have the the good fortune to be able to partake in such frivolous (I mean that in a good way) and serious activities. Oh, right, I'm headed out for a run :)
... said Frank on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:40 PM | link
Mini dogs at Guss's
... said Jeremy on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM | link
Go for a run!, There is snow forescasted for later today
... said Camilo Jimenez on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:46 PM | link
get amazing white chocolate chip craisin Bake For You cookies and head home...need to be ready with cookies and cocoa when the snow hits!!!
... said Allie M on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:48 PM | link
Go enjoy one more ice cream cone from Coldstone before the snow comes! Then walk over to The Book House and support a local business!
... said Kristin on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:50 PM | link
golf
... said sj on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:53 PM | link
Get some tacos de lengua at the Mexican Market at Central and North Allen.
... said Allie on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:54 PM | link
Go home and try and stay warm in this arctic cold!!
... said Jenn on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:54 PM | link
Walk through Empire State Plaza, and then up to Lark St for dinner and drinks. Also, make sure to buy all the Beaujolais in stock at Capital Wine and Spirits!
... said Ryan Levy on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:57 PM | link
Start Again!
Tonight Wednesday November 7, and every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month Learn to Meditate, beginning at 7pm at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany, 747 Madison Avenue, Albany. www.albany.shambhala.org.
... said Elissa on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM | link
Take a walk around the Empire State Plaza, but bring along a hot cup of coffee from Caffe Vero.
... said Greg on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:59 PM | link
Put your snow tires on your car!
... said Jessica R on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:01 PM | link
Break out your ice scrapers and shovels and start the fireplace. Winter is here.
... said Mike on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM | link
Make plans for a delicious dinner at Mingle!
... said Edie on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM | link
Buy a honey crisp apple at the Farmer's Market... if you can find one! They're almost all gone :(
... said RMH on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM | link
Buy condoms.
... said Brendan on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:19 PM | link
Warm up your car before leaving work!
... said Moe on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:21 PM | link
I should really get down to Athens to Crossroads brewery.
... said Ned on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:30 PM | link
See a show at Capital Rep!
... said Sara on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:34 PM | link
I should bust out the winter clothes and get ready for some skiing or snow shoeing...fingers crossed we have a nice white winter!
... said JessP on Nov 7, 2012 at 5:09 PM | link
Make a reservation for one of the few pasture-raised, antibiotic-and hormone-free turkeys we have available on www.FarmieMarket.com! First come, first serve - only a handful left!
... said Sarah on Nov 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM | link
Be accepting of whatever weather comes our way and remember it could be so much worse.
... said Mel on Nov 7, 2012 at 5:18 PM | link
Take a walk around my neighborhood.
... said Fran on Nov 7, 2012 at 5:38 PM | link
Make sure you know where your snow brush is for your car!
... said Cait on Nov 7, 2012 at 6:07 PM | link
eat a cider donut
... said Tom on Nov 7, 2012 at 6:37 PM | link
Buy an ice scraper.
... said JLD on Nov 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM | link
Go to the flying chicken!
... said Drew on Nov 7, 2012 at 7:35 PM | link
Must have a fish fry at Bob&Rons!
... said Fred P GARAVELLI on Nov 7, 2012 at 7:35 PM | link
Go to Oakwood Cemetery and watch the sun set over Cohoes. It's more beautiful than it sounds. They close at 7pm, so you can only get this amazing view in the months when the sun sets early.
... said rana on Nov 7, 2012 at 7:43 PM | link
Pull a double espresso
... said curlymoe on Nov 7, 2012 at 8:20 PM | link
Buy a ticket for the event...because you know if you buy one, you have a better chance of winning one! At least, that's my luck. :)
... said Kat on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:24 PM | link
Right now soul searching. In your 20's you go through a phase when it comes time to make a choice and commit something greater than yourself. A career, a person, a family, the pursuit of a life long dream.
... said Am on Nov 7, 2012 at 11:45 PM | link
Get in one more hike before the snow flies, then swing by Caffe Vero for another great pumpkin latte. YUM!
... said Shannon M. on Nov 8, 2012 at 3:43 AM | link
Go for a run!
... said Aalbany on Nov 8, 2012 at 6:05 AM | link
I should probably get to work... but the coffee at Bonobo is calling my name!
... said Matt on Nov 8, 2012 at 8:27 AM | link
Try a vegan twinkie at Xs to Os Bakery. Or buy a thanksgiving in a box for a family in need at Hannaford. Both would be nice.
... said boya3706 on Nov 8, 2012 at 8:33 AM | link
Donate to the food pantries, the shelters and the animal shelters, do something for others rather than yourself.
... said llcwine on Nov 8, 2012 at 8:34 AM | link
Get some soup from Taiwan Noodle on this chilly day.
... said Chrystal on Nov 8, 2012 at 8:35 AM | link
Get the snow blower out, tune her up so she's ready for the snow!
... said Jessica on Nov 8, 2012 at 8:48 AM | link
Pick a charity close to your heart and donate...'tis the season!
... said John B on Nov 8, 2012 at 8:50 AM | link
Smile!
... said Jay on Nov 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM | link
Give blood!!!
... said Ron on Nov 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM | link
Buy a pair of Snowshoes!!
... said Dan on Nov 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM | link
Go see Wicked at Proctors.
... said Kate on Nov 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM | link
I will be great full that I have a place to go home to and food to eat. Many people who benefit from this event don't.
... said Brie on Nov 8, 2012 at 10:28 AM | link
Take your dog on a long walk then snuggle with him on the couch
... said Joanna on Nov 8, 2012 at 10:38 AM | link
Pledge any kind of monetary donation to WAMC's Hurricane Sandy Relief fund today.
... said cheesewhiz33 on Nov 8, 2012 at 11:05 AM | link
Drive east on "the original" Washington Ave Ext. before "the new" opens.
... said Cori on Nov 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM | link
Make sure you have your car stocked with winter supplies! Ice scrapper, snow emergency kit, etc.
... said ninaisshort on Nov 8, 2012 at 11:54 AM | link
Check out which local charities are collecting goods for Sandy Relief. Our downstate citizens are experiencing the same devastating losses we had last year with Irene and it pays the soul to give back!
... said Kate on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:07 PM | link
Enjoy cider donuts from Indian Ladder (or the orchard of your choice) before winter really arrives!
... said Michelle on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM | link
get married.
... said big vic proton on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:37 PM | link
Give thanks that we are safe from the storm.
... said KatherineSass on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:43 PM | link
See Wicked at Proctors - before it is too late
... said Rich on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:44 PM | link
Donate to a good cause:
Regional Food Bank
Operation Christmas Child
Your Church
... said Michelle on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:46 PM | link
Help a friend in need.
... said Guy on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM | link
Celebrate that the election is over and we do not have to hear any negative commercials anymore !!!!
... said Donna on Nov 8, 2012 at 12:57 PM | link
Take a walk down Pearl St. and get out of my office for a few minutes.
... said KristinS on Nov 8, 2012 at 1:29 PM | link
It's mundane, but I should tend to the leaves in my yard.
... said Shaun on Nov 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM | link
Hold a Mit Romney Free Zone Party!!!
... said Bob Gumson on Nov 8, 2012 at 2:46 PM | link
Go to the Albany Distilling Company and get some whiskey!
... said Dylan on Nov 8, 2012 at 3:12 PM | link
Leave work, and head to Bier Abbey for happy hour.
... said DEN on Nov 8, 2012 at 3:21 PM | link
Plant garlic! It'll grow over the winter and come late spring you'll be rewarded with the scapes and then beautiful bulbs in July.
... said Kate H on Nov 8, 2012 at 4:06 PM | link
STEAK, ALE & CHEDDAR SOUP at the Olde English Pub
... said cKp on Nov 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM | link
Invite your best friend to the Beaujolais Nouveau event you just won tickets to
... said Jodie on Nov 8, 2012 at 6:37 PM | link
tell my bf i love him
... said d on Nov 8, 2012 at 7:36 PM | link
We should be thankful that Sandy passed by our region, and send some help to those who are so much in need because of the superstorm.
... said nan on Nov 8, 2012 at 9:35 PM | link
rake one more pile of leaves!
... said bradpat on Nov 8, 2012 at 10:04 PM | link