Drawing: Tickets for Build Up
One of the in-construction live/work spaces.
Drawing's closed!
The Albany Barn's Build Up benefit for its conversion of the former St. Joseph's Academy into live/work space for artists is June 28. We have a pair of tickets and we're giving them away. Maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
Summer has gotten off to an uneven start here this year (if it's even started at all). So, what sign/event/thing says to you that summer is really here in the Capital Region?
It could be anything. We'll draw one winner at random.
The Albany Barn's Build Up event is in collaboration with the Chefs Consortium. It includes:
+ Gourmet sliders/sandwiches made by Chefs Consortium chefs
+ Beer samplings from Ravens Head Brewing, spirits from Albany Distilling Co., and wine from Harmony House Marketplace.
+ A build-your-own slider contest. (You might recognize a few of the judges for this... OK, one of them is Mary.)
+ Hard-hat tours of the St. Joseph's Academy building, where construction on the live/work spaces is in progress.
+ Art and music.
The event is June 28 from 5-9 pm at the Stage 1 Gallery on North Swan Street. Tickets are $30 each. This event sold out last year.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) 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 Thursday and must respond by noon on Friday, June 21.
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When I think of summer in the Capital Region, I think of concerts at SPAC. Seeing the sun set over the theater and basking in the warm summer nights with good music and good friends.
... said Maggie on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM | link
Summer's here when we have to put the air conditioner in the bedroom window...not yet :)
... said Liz on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:35 AM | link
Tri-City Valley Cats Season Home Opener!!!
(They won 9 to 3)
... said Richard R on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM | link
For me, the opening of the Saratoga Race Track and spending a day at the races is the sign that it's truly, completely summer.
... said Liz on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM | link
The River Street Festival in Troy - great start to summer.
... said Michelle on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM | link
The Strawberry Festival in Menands this weekend!
... said Donna on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM | link
The awesome outdoor car shows.
... said Guy on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:41 AM | link
No longer needing a jacket for early morning/late night dog walkies!
... said Valerae on Jun 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM | link
well it isn't summer yet so i'm not anxious, but you know its summer in the Capital Region when the free concerts start in Troy and Albany
... said colleen on Jun 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM | link
tomatoes at the farmers market!!
... said linz on Jun 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM | link
Saratoga!!!!!
... said Ron on Jun 18, 2013 at 12:56 PM | link
Seeing a shooting star and fireflies on the same night.
... said Abe on Jun 18, 2013 at 1:12 PM | link
It's gotta be the Alive at Five concerts! Summer starts tomorrow.
... said Ross on Jun 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM | link
For me, it is typically finally getting out on the boat at Saratoga Lake... however with the weather this year, I think it is going to be kicked off at the new Bombers in Troy! Woohoo!
... said Nicole on Jun 18, 2013 at 1:57 PM | link
The track opening!
... said Jenna on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM | link
When I go to my first SPAC concert of the year, I really know summer is upon us!
... said Debi on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:23 PM | link
Organic non-GMO corn at the Troy Waterfront Farmer's Market. Can't wait!
... said Rhea on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:31 PM | link
Being able to sit on my stoop and go to farmers markets outdoors.
... said Alex on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM | link
Albany Ultimate Disc Association's summer league! It's been raining a lot lately but after the storms cleared out yesterday it was gloriously sunny.
... said Jay Walker on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM | link
Local peaches!
... said Nomi on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM | link
When I go down to Alive at 5 and see boats lined up in the Hudson.
... said Adam on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM | link
Alive at Five. Even though I never go!
... said Cori on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM | link
Farms share that you can live off of.
... said Jason on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM | link
When the sweet scent of BBQ fills the streets of the greater Capital District!
... said cantcashmatt on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:58 PM | link
The daily line of thundershowers/hail/wall o' death that bears down on the Capitol at about 3 p.m.
... said Carl on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:58 PM | link
Jennings isn't running for office. (Winter is over)
... said Dylan on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:59 PM | link
A visit to the Victoria pool in Saratoga.
... said Glenna on Jun 18, 2013 at 2:59 PM | link
Alive at Five and outdoor concerts in Troy
... said tammy on Jun 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM | link
Sprinkler Parks are open!
... said KM on Jun 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM | link
Tulip Fest and winter farmer's markets switching to outdoors
... said Allie M on Jun 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM | link
I know summer must be here when I have to carefully dodge hordes of rowdy Alive @ 5ers stumbling through the streets when I'm on my way home from work!
... said Christine on Jun 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM | link
pick your own strawberrries!
... said drew on Jun 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM | link
The end of school!
... said Kobe on Jun 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM | link
Sadly, slugs feasting on lovely young plants in my garden. Yep, we're in full swing already.
... said mer on Jun 18, 2013 at 4:10 PM | link
Farmer's markets move out of doors and first sunburns.
... said Sarah on Jun 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM | link
Local strawberries at the Farmer's Market!
... said Michelle on Jun 18, 2013 at 4:55 PM | link
Sumer is here when i get to wear shorts two days in a row! It hasnt happened yet.
... said Deana Anker on Jun 18, 2013 at 7:46 PM | link
the end of the legislative session and my 1st cosmo at the Victoria Pool
... said jalarson on Jun 18, 2013 at 9:11 PM | link
The Tulip Festival always signals that summer is coming.
... said Lisawitz on Jun 19, 2013 at 7:29 AM | link
Summer starts when I start to feel awful (translation HOT) in jeans
... said Drew on Jun 19, 2013 at 7:38 AM | link
When my momma power scrubs the deck and has me haul out the patio furniture. When the non Bro's where shorts?
... said FS on Jun 19, 2013 at 7:47 AM | link
fireworks all over on nice nights
... said tallguyy on Jun 19, 2013 at 8:07 AM | link
You can't depend on the thermometer to declare it summer so I'm going to say when Lincoln Park pool opens..
... said Janet on Jun 19, 2013 at 8:11 AM | link
outdoor music festivals
... said Anne on Jun 19, 2013 at 9:11 AM | link
Whenever the college kids leave, its summer. I've gotten over waiting for great weather. It's New York, not gonna happen.
... said Adam M. on Jun 19, 2013 at 10:31 AM | link
The big hats in Saratoga!
... said Al on Jun 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM | link
Taking my three year old son to Bowman's farms for some Strawberry picking & farm fun. Then settling in to Lock 7 park across the Mohawk for a picnic & view of the waterfall. Finally, working off our food by strolling through the walking trail.
... said James Reyl on Jun 19, 2013 at 11:06 AM | link