Drawing: Sean Rowe at Troy Music Hall + The Confectionery
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
Sean Rowe is set to play a show at the Troy Music Hall April 12. The opener is MaryLeigh Roohan. It should be a very good show.
We have a pair of tickets for the show -- and we're giving them away. But, wait -- there's more. The winner will also get two tickets to the pre-show reception/meet and greet with Rowe at the Rensselaer County Historical Society. But, wait -- there's more more. The winner will also also get a $25 gift certificate for The Confectionery, which is just down the street from the music hall. So, this is pretty much a whole night out.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
Because Sean Rowe is from Troy, and is back playing a show there, what's your favorite thing about Troy?
It could be anything. We'll draw one winner at random.
The show at the Troy Music Hall is on Saturday, April 12 at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 and up. It's a benefit for the Rensselaer Land Trust. Tickets for the show + meet and greet are $100.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 10 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 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 5 pm on Wednesday, April 2 and must respond by 5 pm on Thursday, April 3.
Earlier on AOA:
+ A bunch of items about Sean Rowe
+ Hey there, MaryLeigh Roohan
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall advertises on AOA, and AOA is a media sponsor of this show.
photo: Marius Bugge
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The iced coffee from the stand (near the entrance, on the right, their name escapes me at the moment) at the farmer's market, in the warm weather!
Makes fighting the kale crazed crowds worth it.
... said Susan on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:13 PM | link
That it's closer to Albany than Schenectady is.
... said greg slocum on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:21 PM | link
As an Albany resident, I can't help but love Troy for its tangible personality. Walking among its streets you get the sense that there's a unified vision for the city and that it's actually gaining traction. There's a type of enthusiasm for the place that I think is difficult to find elsewhere in the Capital Region.
...and also the Illium has some friggin' amazing paninis.
... said Matt on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:35 PM | link
The Arts Center
... said Liz on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:43 PM | link
It's rich history and diversity
... said Mary on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:46 PM | link
The Ruck.
... said Jon on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:51 PM | link
The Community Gardens of the Capital District -- while they are based in Troy, I'm thankful their beneficence extends to Albany and beyond.
... said chrisck on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:54 PM | link
My favorite thing: the people. Second the architecture, third, the vibe of the place (thought perhaps that is 1+2?)
... said Nicole on Mar 31, 2014 at 12:56 PM | link
The Ruck! and the Pig Out of course..
... said Will on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:00 PM | link
Finnbar's pub. I really, really love Finnbar's. Goojons and a beer = perfection. Bring on patio season!
... said capgirl on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:06 PM | link
Actually, the Confectionary is one of my favorite things about Troy. Plus The Farmer's market.
... said V. on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:13 PM | link
The amount of time, energy, and creativity that has gone on in the downtown to revitalize this great city. Historical, architecturally stunning, and now loaded with great restaurants and bars. Collar City has comeback!
... said Josh K. on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:19 PM | link
Picnics in Prospect Park.
... said Sean on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:23 PM | link
Troy Music Hall
... said JES on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:25 PM | link
River Street Festival!
... said Tim on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:27 PM | link
Lately my favorite thing about Troy is that they've figured out how to make good things happen.
... said ethan on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:27 PM | link
Troy's easier to spell than Odysseus.
... said newland on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:40 PM | link
The passion that the residents have for their city and all the wonderful new things happening there.
... said Bri on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:48 PM | link
The fact that the hub of Troy's downtown remains adjacent to the river. It's so much nicer than being separated by highways, train tracks, etc.
... said Stef on Mar 31, 2014 at 1:58 PM | link
The Farmer's Market
... said Jimmur on Mar 31, 2014 at 2:07 PM | link
The rhythm of its rowhouses and commercial buildings, and the interesting and friendly people I have met in them!
... said Jennifer on Mar 31, 2014 at 2:17 PM | link
My favorite thing about Troy is Dinosaur Barbeque. Those little cornbread muffins make fasting for a day to prepare (mentally and stomach-ally) for an overindulgent dinner at Dinosaur totally worth the wait!
(The farmers market is pretty great, too, of course).
... said Nicole on Mar 31, 2014 at 2:30 PM | link
The Confectionary, Farmer’s Market and the Ruck
... said Jbird on Mar 31, 2014 at 2:32 PM | link
The Victorian Stroll :)
... said Sam on Mar 31, 2014 at 2:38 PM | link
Wings at the Ale House
... said Shawn on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:01 PM | link
The river front.
... said Chris on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:02 PM | link
I second the Capital District Community Gardens.
... said Nick on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:17 PM | link
The Farmer's Market and walking around/window shopping downtown.
... said Tori on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:26 PM | link
the beat shop.
... said e.s. on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:40 PM | link
I love Albany, but I also like Troy, and I would argue that the Troy night scene is a lot better than Albany's. Too many wannabes in Albany, and too many NIMBY people holding up change and progress.
... said Joe A on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:47 PM | link
The people....the restaurants....the businesses.....you don't just think of one thing, Troy has totally come into its own:) However, The Victorian Stroll, The Placid Baker and Jose Malone's are awesome!!!!!!!
... said Amy on Mar 31, 2014 at 3:50 PM | link
EMPAC
... said anne on Mar 31, 2014 at 4:19 PM | link
The architecture downtown is my favorite part about Troy!
... said DEN on Mar 31, 2014 at 4:33 PM | link
Brown's!
... said joe on Mar 31, 2014 at 5:22 PM | link
I like that there are very few tourists here in Troy. It's our city, certainly not the best, but it's real and we don't have to share it. Our city leaders must feel the same way. I'm sure they are working late nights in smokey back-rooms to keep the place from becoming another Aspen or Prague or Clifton Park.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Mar 31, 2014 at 5:27 PM | link
The brand-spanking new Underground Athletics wrestling gym and massage parlor on River St.
... said Carlo on Mar 31, 2014 at 5:58 PM | link
Verdiles and of course, the Farmer's Market
... said Dan on Mar 31, 2014 at 6:33 PM | link
The rebirth of Troy is awesome. Lunch at the grocery is my new favorite thing
... said Kevin on Mar 31, 2014 at 6:38 PM | link
Oakwood Cemetery
... said Steve on Mar 31, 2014 at 8:27 PM | link
Grew up outside of Troy, Troy High girl. I like Browns where everyone knows your name. People are real. The Victorian buildings fascinate me. Also the Troy library and Russell Sage library are faves. Park Pub at Frear park is great in the summer. And a lot of my good friends live there. Oh yeah Rock in on the River.
... said Kim Margosian on Mar 31, 2014 at 8:39 PM | link
Lee Lin, the 4-family I'm purchasing near RPI, and EMPAC
... said Nina Lee on Mar 31, 2014 at 9:03 PM | link
My favorite thing about Troy is the amazing community alongside everyone's love of what they do, genuinely everyone I meet who is either working or learning in Troy is seriously engaged in life and their own pursuits. I love people and this town has got some of the greatest personalities.
... said Noah P on Mar 31, 2014 at 9:47 PM | link
I like how they make use of their riverfront.
... said Colleen on Mar 31, 2014 at 10:10 PM | link
The farmers market. And the shirt collars.
... said Jenna on Mar 31, 2014 at 10:29 PM | link
The view of downtown, the river and adjacent towns from Prospect park.
... said OKW on Mar 31, 2014 at 11:14 PM | link
The murals in the Illium cafe are a hidden treasure.
... said Alene Onion on Apr 1, 2014 at 1:45 AM | link
TNO, Farmers Market, Defazio's, Prospect Park.
... said Spencer on Apr 1, 2014 at 7:54 AM | link
Market Block Books
... said MMM on Apr 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM | link
Sitting on Brown's back patio in the spring with an IPA and sweet bourbon wings
... said Brian on Apr 1, 2014 at 8:29 AM | link
River Street Festival
... said Rich on Apr 1, 2014 at 8:50 AM | link
Troy is My Home Town
... said Michelle on Apr 1, 2014 at 8:51 AM | link
Waking up Saturday morning after a fun night of Troy night out and walking to the farmers market to have breakfast with the love of my life. There is truly nothing better in life.
... said In love on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:12 AM | link
So much to choose from - but mainly, the feeling that if there's something you want to do in Troy, you can make it happen!!
... said Jessica R on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:40 AM | link
One word: Chowderfest.
... said Trish on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:50 AM | link
The architecture...
... said Jennifer on Apr 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM | link
It's Troy's water. But I would I could kayak on Tomhannock.
... said Chris on Apr 1, 2014 at 10:28 AM | link
Rockin' on the river.
... said Kevin on Apr 1, 2014 at 10:45 AM | link
DeFazio's pizza
... said Cara on Apr 1, 2014 at 10:46 AM | link
As a Troy resident I'm tempted to say my apartment... but I think I'll have to go with how walkable the city is. I don't know anywhere else that's got so much to do in such little space without feeling crowded or frantic.
... said s on Apr 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM | link
Chowder fest, Brown's, Illium Cafe.
... said BB on Apr 1, 2014 at 11:31 AM | link
I love the architecture of the buildings.
... said Heather B on Apr 1, 2014 at 11:47 AM | link
My favorite thing from Troy is that Sean will be back playing a show.
... said Funkeh on Apr 1, 2014 at 11:50 AM | link
It's such a quaint little city with the most wonderful restaurants and activities.
... said Debra on Apr 1, 2014 at 12:52 PM | link
Downtown Troy is beautiful!
... said lorres on Apr 1, 2014 at 3:38 PM | link
My favorite thing about Troy is the history. "Collar city" made its money making white shirt collars in the 19th century. That factory boom made possible the Troy Savings Bank music hall, among other beautiful historic sites. Additionally, I love the history of Emma Hart Willard, a pioneer woman scholar from Troy. Good towns have good ghosts. Troy's ghosts are industrious, smart and good hearted. All the good that happens in Troy (arts, antiques, diversity, action & entertainment) is upon that foundation of history, quite literally! :-)
... said Laura on Apr 1, 2014 at 4:00 PM | link
My favorite thing about Troy is the food! My family and I often enjoy dinners at Brown's or Bacchus and Sunday brunches at Illium.
... said Lexie on Apr 1, 2014 at 4:22 PM | link
Rensselaer Land Trust keeping our water clean and our land protected!
... said Jenny on Apr 1, 2014 at 5:37 PM | link
The people of Troy ,the business owners , the wonderful sense of community.
... said Emcha on Apr 1, 2014 at 7:01 PM | link
I love that the city does so much to bring people in! Downtown is thriving and full of personality and energy.
... said Sarah on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:00 PM | link
RPI girls
... said Jared on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:53 PM | link
Troy Night Out and the farmers market, especially in the summer.
... said mary on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:59 PM | link
As a recent transplant, the amazingly rich history of this town, its buildings and its people.
... said Dwolf on Apr 1, 2014 at 10:18 PM | link
Being from 'Cuse originally, where we have a huge year-around farmers market, I'd have to say the Troy Farmer's Market. It's really an amazing scene of personality, flavor and it makes me feel at home.
... said Jillian on Apr 2, 2014 at 8:58 AM | link
I love how Troy is unexpectedly great to people who are not from here or haven't been here in a while, because of it's awesome downtown/riverfront/restaurants.
... said Joanna on Apr 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM | link
Placid bakers croissants, the vibe at the farmers market, dino bbq, and the empac building!
... said Janice on Apr 5, 2014 at 6:02 PM | link