Drawing: A Taste of Albany 2014
From a previous year's A Taste of Albany.
A Taste of Albany will be back at the State Museum May 1. The annual event -- a fundraiser for the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless -- includes samples more than 30 Capital Region restaurants and chefs, along with entertainment.
We have two tickets for the event, and we're giving them away.
To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
Fill in the blank: I know it's spring in the Capital Region when __________.
It could be an event, a type of flower blooming, a feeling, whatever. We'll pick one at random.
A Taste of Albany is May 1 starting at 5 pm on the State Museum's terrace gallery. Tickets $75 each, and they're available online. (Previous years have sold out.)
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 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 10 am on Thursday, April 24 and must respond by 10 am on Friday, April 25.
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I know it's spring in the Capital Region when the Troy Farmers Market sets up outside.
... said Rich on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:04 PM | link
The Tulip Fest begins!
... said Michelle on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:04 PM | link
The Snowman in Troy opens for business.
... said Donna on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:05 PM | link
I get an ice cream at Kurver Kreme!
... said BenK. on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:06 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when people start eating lunch outside again!
... said ALBDr on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:13 PM | link
The Troy Action Team starts filling in the car-eating potholes.
... said Cmaxby on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:21 PM | link
Kurver Kreme is open!
... said Laura on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:23 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when the kids start to play basketball on my street!
... said Kaitlyn on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:24 PM | link
I can't go for a run on city streets without gagging on the smell of asian pear blossoms.
... said Ed on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:24 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when ... I'm not the only one walking everywhere I possibly can
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when ... the birds are chirping like crazy at 5am while I'm trying to sleep
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when ... pickup soccer moves outdoors!
... said Jeff D on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:27 PM | link
When the food trucks come back to the Capitol!
... said acw on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:29 PM | link
the outdoor vendors start showing up
... said anne bailey on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:31 PM | link
When the ice on the Mohawk River goes out.
... said Diana on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:32 PM | link
Spring arrives the day the patio at Finnbar's (or Lanie's, or Centre Street Pub) opens.
Yea, they're open! Happy Spring!
... said capgirl on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:36 PM | link
When the tulips bloom
... said JF on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:37 PM | link
When I actually start seeing more than the stalwart few on my walking commute!
... said jennifer on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM | link
When the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge emails go out. And then I really debate if I want to try and find parking down there again.
... said Megan on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:41 PM | link
Nothing says spring more than the roar of a fat guy and his ex-soccer-mom wife as they smash out our windows with their Harley noise as they live the American Dream on the way to Moxies where they will rebel with all the other rebels dressed up in similar leather rebel costumes, trying to get a gluten-free cone in time to get back home in time for Wheel of Fortune. Summer officially begins when that guy in the three Cragar Monte Carlo blasts the entire GNR Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II while parked with the doors open at a pavilion at Grafton Lakes, his pregnant 16 year old wife in a bikini cooking Stewart's Deli Dogs over a flaming Troy yellow pages.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:42 PM | link
it is officially spring when everyone is wearing a hoodie with flip flops.....let the toes out!
... said CAOD on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:42 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when crocus appear!
... said PG on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:47 PM | link
I can do yard work again!
... said Evan on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:47 PM | link
the dandelions appear before the crocus, dandelions and tulips.
... said llcwine on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:48 PM | link
When the tulips start popping up and all of the festival schedules are popping up on people's calendars.
... said Melissa on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:49 PM | link
I see people stooping it and patios are set up!
... said erin on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:58 PM | link
When the tables start being set up outside and you start seeing people and thinking: "It may be a little soon on the shorts..."
In Albany, Spring seems to be anything over 40 degrees.
... said KK on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:02 PM | link
When it's warm enough to plant my garden, come home, wash up, and sit outside with a cold beer while grilling my dinner and not go inside till dark.
... said Kizzi on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:04 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when my walk to school dosent suck anymore.
... said george on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:08 PM | link
I know it's spring when...I hit a pothole.
... said Ellen on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:14 PM | link
I know it's spring in Albany when I have to wear a hat & gloves on the morning ride to the office, & can get by with short sleeves on the ride home.
... said ethan on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:14 PM | link
the tulips are blooming!
... said Laurel on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:14 PM | link
When spend long days lounging ing the grass with my daughter!
... said amber on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:20 PM | link
When an open parking spot in Washington Park is rarer than a Fabergé egg in a flea market.
... said Colleen on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:22 PM | link
It snows!
... said Lexi on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:22 PM | link
When my walks with the dog are actually enjoyable and not mad dashes in and out of the house.
... said Joanna on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:25 PM | link
i know it is spring in the capital region when everyone and their dog is out in washington park!
... said julie on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:29 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when it's still light out when I get home from work in the afternoon.
... said Chrystal on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:30 PM | link
...when the people running around UA's perimeter road are wearing fewer clothes. Inappropriately so.
... said Cori on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:32 PM | link
When the Tulip Fest lineup is released!
... said Kelly on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM | link
my allergies kick in.
... said Shawn on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM | link
I can't find a place to park near my house because everyone's at the nearby park.
... said Liz on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:35 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when the pools on the Empire State Plaza are filled with water.
... said Debra on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:37 PM | link
You know it's spring in the capital region when people start hanging out outside and yelling.
... said Nic on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:37 PM | link
When I start seeing groundhogs on the side of I-90 between exit 24 and 25 on my way to work.
... said Jessica R on Apr 22, 2014 at 1:59 PM | link
I know it's spring when the birds are flittering and pattering about the sidewalks.
... said Jared on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:01 PM | link
when Wolfs Biergarden opens its garage door
... said mark on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:01 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when I can have brunch on Iron Gate Cafe's outdoor patio!
... said Nicole on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:06 PM | link
...when all the workers start taking lunch by walking around the circle that our building is in!
... said matt on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:21 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when people will wait in line for half an hour just to get a yummy cone at Jumpin' Jacks in Scotia!
... said Sean McLaughlin on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:22 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when we grill outside almost every night.
... said Melanie M. on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:25 PM | link
... when giant potholes open up on just about every roadway, and driving becomes an obstacle course!
... said Alison on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:29 PM | link
I know spring is here when the sandals come out!
... said Jenn on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:31 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when I can hike in the Pine Bush after work without it getting dark before arriving home.
... said Jeff M on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:33 PM | link
I know it's spring in the capital region when you see everyone out in Washington park!
... said Gill on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:50 PM | link
You know it's spring in the capital region when concerts start up at SPAC!
... said Jeanine on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:51 PM | link
I know it's spring in the capital region when you can sit outside and eat at the midtown tap and tea room
... said Jillian on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:52 PM | link
I know it's spring in the capital region when you can hike in Thatcher Park!
... said Hannah on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:54 PM | link
..when everyone wears shorts when it's still cold outside.
... said Len on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:58 PM | link
When... I can go more than five consecutive days without pulling my winter coat back out of the closet!
... said Julia on Apr 22, 2014 at 2:59 PM | link
... when the magnolias are in bloom.
... said E. on Apr 22, 2014 at 3:02 PM | link
The tulips pop up!
... said Jenna on Apr 22, 2014 at 3:07 PM | link
when the snow melts and I find my Christmas that i put out in January
... said Chris Johns on Apr 22, 2014 at 3:31 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when the patios on lark street are open and buzzing!
... said AS on Apr 22, 2014 at 3:38 PM | link
The drive-in theaters are open for the season.
... said Liz on Apr 22, 2014 at 3:47 PM | link
When there's a line of people outside my door waiting for a free scoop of Ice cream all day long!
... said Stef on Apr 22, 2014 at 3:57 PM | link
They fish a homeless man's body out of the pond in Washington Park.
... said Jackers on Apr 22, 2014 at 4:10 PM | link
I run into a dozen of my friends while running on the Corning Preserve.
... said Brianna on Apr 22, 2014 at 4:13 PM | link
When suddenly, I no longer feel like the only living girl on Lark Street.
... said Michelle F on Apr 22, 2014 at 4:21 PM | link
.... when everyone is sick. Is it the late-breaking flu or allergies? Baby, it's both!
... said Lana on Apr 22, 2014 at 4:52 PM | link
...everyone is impatiently waiting for Tulip Fest and viewing the beautiful flora around
... said Vicky on Apr 22, 2014 at 5:02 PM | link
When the Country Drive-In in Clifton Park starts advertising their countdown for opening day and SPAC starts announcing concerts!
... said Jennifer on Apr 22, 2014 at 5:43 PM | link
When the joggers are out.
... said Rich on Apr 22, 2014 at 5:50 PM | link
I see tulips venturing out of the ground and more and more people venturing out of their houses.
... said Heather P. on Apr 22, 2014 at 6:26 PM | link
the line at kurver kreme!
... said jenny on Apr 22, 2014 at 6:27 PM | link
You know it's spring in the capital region when you can sit outside and enjoy a cocktail & fine meal.
... said Ginger on Apr 22, 2014 at 8:16 PM | link
I know it's spring when the soft-serve places open. Woo-hoo! :)
... said KB @ Home-Baked Happiness on Apr 22, 2014 at 8:44 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when there are tulips in the nearby pocket park!
... said Kobe on Apr 22, 2014 at 9:01 PM | link
When the grackles return!
... said Fred Garavelli on Apr 22, 2014 at 9:32 PM | link
When I can hear the peepers at night behind my house.
... said Sarah on Apr 22, 2014 at 10:12 PM | link
I start wearing flip flops with everything.
... said ChiChiMarie on Apr 22, 2014 at 11:01 PM | link
When the motorcycles arrive at the DD on the corner of Lark and Madison..
... said Theresa on Apr 23, 2014 at 12:15 AM | link
I know it's Spring when the skateboarders are out. Not just occasionally but every hour on the hour.
... said Sally B on Apr 23, 2014 at 12:20 AM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when people are out running in shorts at Washington Square Park!
... said Paul on Apr 23, 2014 at 3:56 AM | link
I know it's spring in the capital region when we can play kanjam!
... said Katie O on Apr 23, 2014 at 8:10 AM | link
I know it's spring when the potholes stop getting bigger
... said Kevin K. on Apr 23, 2014 at 8:57 AM | link
the car has both skis and garden supplies
... said JES on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:05 AM | link
I know it's spring when the food trucks are back! The Greek one is my personal favorite.
... said Tara on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:07 AM | link
When the tulips start blooming, when a yoga class on Tue evenings starts at Washington Park, and when the restaurant/bar outdoor patios open up...
... said V. on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:11 AM | link
When Tastee-Freeze opens!
... said Mel on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:12 AM | link
I know it's spring when my garden thaws enough to plant peas, usually sometime in March, this year in April.
... said Kate on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:18 AM | link
You can smell the Albany Dump!
... said Ron on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:26 AM | link
I know it's spring when I can't stoop with a glass of wine without getting a nose-full of a pyrus calleryana chanticleer (semen tree!).
... said Trish on Apr 23, 2014 at 9:46 AM | link
...when my National Grid bill is under $500.
... said Liza on Apr 23, 2014 at 10:08 AM | link
There's no more salt on the sidewalks!
... said Sam on Apr 23, 2014 at 10:48 AM | link
It's spring in the capital region when all you can hear driving through midtown is Dave Matthews blaring while college co-eds play beer pong on their front lawns.
... said Caitlin on Apr 23, 2014 at 11:51 AM | link
when I first see Corrina.
... said Newland on Apr 23, 2014 at 12:11 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when I'm able to have picnics in the park!
... said Kimberly on Apr 23, 2014 at 12:12 PM | link
When I can change from boots to flats for work, when all the windows are open in cars and you can hear people blasting music. When all the ice cream shops are open(Guptill's). When you can sit outside to eat at Katie O'Brynes or anywhere else! When I no longer hear snow plows in the morning but instead birds chirping. When I see all the dogs in Washington Park. And a million more ways to tell when it's spring in Albany but these are my favorite!
... said Nagma on Apr 23, 2014 at 1:46 PM | link
when I can hear the water rushing over the dams on the Hudson River from my back yard.
... said julie on Apr 23, 2014 at 1:48 PM | link
I know it's spring in the Capital Region when I wander down to Washington Park between classes to enjoy the tulips with my friends!
... said Chris Lovell on Apr 23, 2014 at 2:28 PM | link
when the mallards and geese return!
... said Brendan on Apr 23, 2014 at 2:33 PM | link
I know it's spring when it's time for the Tulip Festival!
... said Katie on Apr 23, 2014 at 3:38 PM | link
when it's 65 degrees one day and snows the next.
... said Dan on Apr 23, 2014 at 3:42 PM | link
When the tulips bloom in Washington Park
... said Chad on Apr 23, 2014 at 3:51 PM | link
When the Slacklines go up in Washington Park
... said Mike on Apr 25, 2014 at 11:06 AM | link
...when I can smell the sewage while walking down the streets.
... said rob on Apr 25, 2014 at 4:39 PM | link