Drawing: Tickets for Albany Barn Fusion 2014
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The Albany Barn's annual Fusion event -- and evening of urban art, architecture, fashion and food -- is this Friday, October 17 at the Barn. We have a pair of tickets and we're giving them away.
To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
If you could fuse two aspects of the Capital Region together, what would those two aspects be and what would it create?
You can interpret this however you like. An example: the region's history + your favorite restaurant = a menu inspired by what people ate here 350 years ago. Or whatever. We'll draw one winner at random.
Here's what's lined up for Fusion this year:
+ Custom couture, performances & art installations by regional artists
+ Creative cocktails and eats by Chopped champion Chef Ric Orlando featuring fresh, local ingredients and spirits from Albany Distilling Co.
+ Wine pairings provided by Empire Wine
+ Craft beer on tap from Druthers Brewing Co.
+ Decadent desserts by The Cookie Factory
+ Coffee bar by Stacks Espresso Bar
+ Jazz reception from 6-8pm with DJ J.Hill mixing up old time jazz and blues
+ DJs Space, Time, and Spacetime
Tickets are start at $75 each and they're available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Tuesday, October 14, 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 pm on Tuesday and must respond by noon on Wednesday, October 15.
AOA is a media sponsor of Albany Barn Fusion.
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I'd love to combine a bike shop with either a brewery or a coffee shop - a place to hang out and have a drink but also inspire potential cyclists.
... said Laura on Oct 13, 2014 at 11:42 AM | link
I would combine the many picturesque outdoor areas and fine restaurants to create pop up restaurants outside.
... said Sam on Oct 13, 2014 at 12:17 PM | link
The view at Thacher overlook with New World's chipotle margarita
... said gretchen on Oct 13, 2014 at 12:34 PM | link
I would fuse a local craft beer hangout with an antiques store, featuring some locally-sourced wares.
... said Liz on Oct 13, 2014 at 12:45 PM | link
Two aspects of the Capital Region that I would fuse together would be one of my favorite places with one of my favorite restaurants. I love Washington Park, especially the bridge. I think having a small dinner party catered by my favorite restaurant New World Bistro would be a wonderful way to combine two of Albany's greatest features!
... said Sue on Oct 13, 2014 at 12:57 PM | link
I would love a fusion of Albany and the Hudson minus 787.
... said David on Oct 13, 2014 at 1:54 PM | link
I'd fuse Downtown Albany and the waterfront! (I'd stick a couple of funky downtown Troy shops in there as well).
... said Jenna on Oct 13, 2014 at 1:55 PM | link
The two aspects of the Capital Region I would fuse together would be the shops of downtown Troy and the restaurants of Albany. Creating a unique downtown city experience of beautiful architecture, fantastic food, walkability and culture.
... said J on Oct 13, 2014 at 2:19 PM | link
Fuse The north side of Hoosick Street to the south side of Hoosick Street in Troy. This would allow all those people who don't know how to use crosswalks to cross the road without getting smushed...and eliminate the road...
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Oct 13, 2014 at 2:38 PM | link
The farming history of the surrounding area and the Old English Pub: it would be like an early American farmhouse serving rustic Farm to Table style food in a cozy home, complete with fireplace.
... said HM on Oct 13, 2014 at 2:55 PM | link
Can I fuse downtown Albany with my quiet house with a backyard in the burbs?
... said Jenn on Oct 13, 2014 at 3:09 PM | link
Love Stacks on Lark St. for their coffee, and the new Cider Belly Doughnut on Broadway. Open a portal between the two, straight to my mouth. Boom. Stacks on my Belly.
... said -S on Oct 13, 2014 at 3:23 PM | link
@J-
Love the idea, I have often thought along the same lines.
I would take it one step farther though. I would like to fuse Schenectady's downtown along with Albany and Troy's. That way you also get Proctor's and the movie theater, as well as some great restaurants. Combining those three would make an awesome downtown for an area of this size- shopping, dining, and entertainment all in one place.
... said kman518 on Oct 13, 2014 at 4:18 PM | link
I would fuse Indian Ladder Farm with downtown Albany to have quicker access to cider doughnuts when I want them.
... said Dan on Oct 13, 2014 at 5:27 PM | link
I'd combine fun things from Albany and fun things from Troy to give us more fun things to do in walking distance!
... said Am on Oct 13, 2014 at 8:48 PM | link
I would fuse Lark Street & Indian Ladder Farm so I can finally enjoy REAL hard cider :) While petting that adorable Oxen!
... said Faith on Oct 13, 2014 at 10:14 PM | link
I'd love to see a combination of a used record shop like the last vestige and one of our cozy coffee shops. The result a comfortable place to get coffee while listening to and scoping out music! :)
... said Cara on Oct 13, 2014 at 10:42 PM | link
I would fuse Saratoga and the waterfront of Albany.
... said Baris on Oct 14, 2014 at 12:19 AM | link
The present and the past.
... said spencer on Oct 14, 2014 at 7:45 AM | link
I would combine the overall Saratoga "feel": lazy Sundays, people strolling in the park, Caroline St, & Ravenous (crepe place)...with Albany's nightlife, restaurants, culture/art.
I wish the two existed in the same place, but lucky to have both in the Capital Region.
... said Heather Johnson on Oct 14, 2014 at 8:24 AM | link
I would fuse the movies curated by the Spectrum Theater and the wine and ambiance of the Lucas Confectionary to make the perfect night out.
... said Amanda on Oct 14, 2014 at 9:28 AM | link
I would fuse Niskayuna bike path and Indian Ladder Farms
... said Sue on Oct 14, 2014 at 10:15 AM | link
I would fuse the activity in Washington park with the Albany waterfront.
... said Anne on Oct 14, 2014 at 10:33 AM | link
I would merge Troy into Albany's South End, right below the mansion district over by the DMV. That way we would have suny albany uptown, the RPI EMPAC downtown, and a greater sense of culture and community.
... said AS on Oct 14, 2014 at 10:55 AM | link
I'd fuse The Egg, a favorite place for a show, with Finnbar's Pub - perfect for a beer and a meal before or after...
... said capgirl on Oct 14, 2014 at 10:58 AM | link
Let's fuse blacktop to roads in Albany and fill all potholes.
... said Rich on Oct 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM | link
I'd merge the atmosphere of downtown Saratoga with the center of downtown Albany. It would be so great to have that type of area to walk around in Albany.
... said RR on Oct 14, 2014 at 11:53 AM | link
fuse colonie center regal movie theater seats into Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - would create most comfortable music and variety show location around.
... said Michelle on Oct 14, 2014 at 11:53 AM | link
I would fuse downtown albany with the waterfront
... said AMD albany on Oct 14, 2014 at 12:10 PM | link
The bike path to downtown Troy
... said Missy on Oct 14, 2014 at 1:25 PM | link
I would love to fuse the local love for co-ops and farmers markets with the revitalization of Troy and create a solely vegetarian restaurant in the capital region! Homegrown in every sense!
... said Caitlin R on Oct 14, 2014 at 2:32 PM | link
I would fuse downtown Saratoga with downtown schenectady. Start the night off at Mexican radio and end it with a dough boy. Yea!
... said Becky on Oct 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM | link
Downtown Troy and Lark St in Albany.
... said Erin on Oct 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM | link
I'd fuse either Nosh, or Satti's to the old location of Joe's restaurant. Then i wouldn't have to travel far to get my delicious deli fix!
... said mg on Oct 14, 2014 at 4:41 PM | link