AOA birthday drawing: Something Rotten, The Producers, The Trip to Bountiful, Tala
Drawing's closed!
It's AOA's birthday week. And you could get the presents! To celebrate eight years of AOA, we've pulled together a whole bunch of great Capital Region stuff and we're holding a different drawing every day this week.
Today's drawing has a dash of drama. One winner will get:
+ A $50 gift certificate to Tala Bistro
+ A pair of tickets to the Broadway touring production of Something Rotten at Proctors next January.
+ A pair of tickets to The Producers at Schenectady Light Opera Company this May.
+ Four tickets to Capital Rep's upcoming production of The Trip To Bountiful this April.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What is something dramatic in the Capital Region?
Maybe it's a view. Maybe it's an issue. Maybe it's a change. If you think it's got drama -- we want to hear about it. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.)
We'll draw one winner at random. That person gets the whole basket of prizes.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 1 pm on Friday, April 8, 2016 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 midnight on Friday and must respond by 5 pm on Monday, April 9.
Something Rotten photo: Joan Marcus | Tala photo via its FB page
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Comments
This year? - how we thought it was spring and winter came roaring back to bite us in the behind!
... said Kate on Apr 7, 2016 at 12:40 PM | link
The Empire State Plaza at night!
... said jennifer on Apr 7, 2016 at 12:43 PM | link
The view of the sunset on State St looking up from Broadway.
... said Moira L on Apr 7, 2016 at 12:54 PM | link
The Albany skyline
... said Su on Apr 7, 2016 at 12:56 PM | link
The view of downtown Albany approaching from the east on I-90.
... said Ellen on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:02 PM | link
The Park Playhouse. Dramatic, free, beautiful, and full of talent!
... said Laura M. on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:04 PM | link
Politics
... said MikeH on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:05 PM | link
Cohoes falls. Normanskill gorge. The Blackhead range to the south looming over the albany skyline.
... said Ed on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:05 PM | link
The politics, of course.
... said E. on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:10 PM | link
The TU table hopping blog is quite dramatic!
... said Matt on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:15 PM | link
The view of Albany from the Patroon Island Bridge (west bound). Preferably at night. Once you get out over the river, the view is quite striking, or dramatic We locals have grown accustomed to it, but for an outsider it's like entering Gotham.
... said Danny on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:15 PM | link
The politics
... said Adam on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:20 PM | link
TroyBot is dramatic
http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2014/08/27/under-the-bridge-its-troybot
... said Rich R on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:25 PM | link
The Egg
... said Dave R. on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:25 PM | link
Ummm...Springtime weather.
... said Casey on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:29 PM | link
The Price Chopper layoffs this past week
... said Michelle on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:30 PM | link
The view of Albany county on an autumn sunset from atop Thatcher Park or the sight of the frozen falls on a clear winter's day.
... said Josh K on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:30 PM | link
Albany's winter was dramatically different from the one before!
... said RMH on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:32 PM | link
The view from Thatcher park is pretty dramatic.
... said Rick on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:37 PM | link
The ever-exciting swirl of politics, from the crowds of eeping fans to the marvel of American freedom, the many protests!
You can't make this stuff up!
... said Tess on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:37 PM | link
The Cohoes Falls especially if there had been a big spring melt....guess it won't be quite as dramatic this year!!!
... said llcwine on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:48 PM | link
The Albany skyline before a storm.
... said Beth on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:48 PM | link
The dramatic rise of great eateries in Downtown Troy!
... said Megan on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:50 PM | link
The NYS Assembly
... said Ryan on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:51 PM | link
our reactions when someone even remotely famous comes to town ;)
... said Elaine on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:54 PM | link
Something dramatic in the Capital Region, how about we're four months into 2016 and we haven't had a single legislator indicted yet!
... said Josh on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:56 PM | link
The Albany High School Theater Ensemble's fantastic, dramatic Promising Playwright's Festival!
... said thespian'smom on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:57 PM | link
The Albany High School renovation vote...
... said Julie on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:57 PM | link
Washington Park in the spring
... said Brian on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:04 PM | link
The food scene in the area has dramatically changed in the last 25 years - in such a positive way!
... said Silvia Lilly on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:19 PM | link
A snow storm on April 4.
... said Brooks Brown on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:25 PM | link
The night lights on the Capital
... said Sarah on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:27 PM | link
I agree with the spring weather being dramatic! :P
... said Meghan on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:32 PM | link
The changes in downtown Schenectady
... said Megan on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:32 PM | link
Political views
... said Chris Holland on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:32 PM | link
The downtown residential resurgence in Schenectady, Albany and Troy. People are starting to move back to the hearts of our downtowns, in a 'dramatic' way!
... said theshakes on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:49 PM | link
When all the tulips bloom in Washington park.
... said Katie on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:55 PM | link
The Governor, for sure.
... said Ron on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:58 PM | link
All of the openings and closing of restaurants in recent years.
... said Erica on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM | link
All of the productions at the Capital Rep!
... said Lisa on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:06 PM | link
The cliffs of Indian Ladder Park!
... said Chris R. on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:08 PM | link
The debate about the location of the first European settlement near the city. The debate about the historical preservation of many of the older city buildings and the destruction of neighborhoods to build the Empire State Plaza.
The discussion of the removal of parts of 787 to bring the city back to the Hudson.
... said Ken jackson on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:08 PM | link
Definitely Albany's skyline!
... said Kerry on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:08 PM | link
The weather.
... said Cori on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:08 PM | link
the egg
... said ab on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:31 PM | link
Presidential nominees flocking to the area before primaries! Ugh.
... said V. on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:33 PM | link
The Mighty Hudson River!
From the high peaks to the skyscrapers & beyond Beautiful...Majestic...Gateway to the World!
... said Mike on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:35 PM | link
Political opinions!
... said Sarah on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:38 PM | link
The view of the Albany skyline from Thatcher Park.
... said Laura on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:46 PM | link
Albany Is Broke! at least that' what I keep hearing...
... said Julie on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:48 PM | link
Standing under the Corning Tower and looking straight up!
... said Maeve on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:49 PM | link
The staircase at the Capital is dramatic.
... said Sandra on Apr 7, 2016 at 3:56 PM | link
The politics.
... said bb on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:17 PM | link
Driving on the Northway in the snow.
... said Michael Janairo on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:18 PM | link
When the horses make the turn to the homestretch at the Saratoga Race Track.
... said Matt on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:20 PM | link
I'm use to it now but my out of town friend's think the tri-level traffic ramps around 787/90/the plaza are dramatic!
... said Diana on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:28 PM | link
Cap Rep! Drama... And comedy, and new plays!
... said Carolyn on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:32 PM | link
Opinions about 787!
... said Jenna on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:44 PM | link
Albany Barn's December Production named #APieceOfTheDream.
http://www.albanybarn.org/event/a-piece-of-the-dream/
... said Kent on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:50 PM | link
The amazing growth and limitless potential of theatre in the Capital Region.
... said Patrick White on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:52 PM | link
The car commercials :)
... said EC on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:55 PM | link
The changes taking place in Schenectady are dramatic.
... said Lchartier on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:59 PM | link
We have certainly had some pretty dramatic politics in the Capital District over the years - from 'Client 9' to the three men in the room...hopefully corruption is behind us now. (!)
... said capgirl on Apr 7, 2016 at 5:02 PM | link
The view of Albany from Thatcher Park and the view of downtown from I-90 is great. Always liked the view from the now closed rest area.
... said Gary Moeller on Apr 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM | link
the Albany skyline with the Egg front and center
... said Brian on Apr 7, 2016 at 6:48 PM | link
Washington Park in the spring, the tulips are pretty awesome, but the park as a whole coming into bloom is quite dramatic!
... said Kristin on Apr 7, 2016 at 6:49 PM | link
The sunrise and sunset views from Thatcher Park
... said Vicky on Apr 7, 2016 at 7:18 PM | link
Our unexpected snow storms in April
... said Marshall on Apr 7, 2016 at 7:19 PM | link
Heading west towards Albany on I90 when the skyline comes into view.
... said mg on Apr 7, 2016 at 7:45 PM | link
The bell tower and Academic Podium at U. Albany were certainly intended to look dramatic. Today, to a newcomer, they seem both dated and unexpected in comparison to "standard" collegiate Gothic architecture.
... said Laura on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:09 PM | link
The talk of how the former albany convention center site will be developed
... said Jordan on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:35 PM | link
all of our opinions =)
... said mark on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:41 PM | link
The plaza on a starry dark night! Its looks like something out of a sci fi novel
... said Jennifer on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:52 PM | link
The Lion King at Proctors and Maroon 5 at the Times Union Center!!!
... said CB on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:52 PM | link
Park playhouse
... said chris on Apr 7, 2016 at 8:58 PM | link
Gates opening on Travers day
... said Pamela on Apr 7, 2016 at 9:03 PM | link
The Plotterskill falls, especially when frozen.
... said Alison on Apr 7, 2016 at 9:14 PM | link
An April snowstorm.
... said May on Apr 7, 2016 at 9:29 PM | link
The view from Thacher Park!
... said Sean on Apr 7, 2016 at 10:08 PM | link
Capital Repertory Theatre is dramatic
... said Elaine Wieczorek on Apr 7, 2016 at 10:20 PM | link
That one guy at the Latham Farms Hannaford has a dramatic laugh. You can hear it all through the store. You think, this guy is nuts. Then you find out he checks out 4 carts for each cart the rest check out. You hear his crazy laugh, and you think, thank God, I will get through this, I will survive this! You feel like Admiral Peary reaching the North Pole and all you did was check out efficiently.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Apr 7, 2016 at 10:28 PM | link
The progress on Schenectady's new casino area! It has gone from a brownfield to a buzzing construction site with a completed shell of a hotel and many steel girders hinting at what's to come!
... said Diane on Apr 7, 2016 at 10:35 PM | link
The multiple layers of ramps and bridges surrounding Albany
... said Casey on Apr 7, 2016 at 11:15 PM | link
The political scene
... said Pamela on Apr 8, 2016 at 7:43 AM | link
Sunrise over Round Lake. So lovely, so dramatic.
... said Fisher on Apr 8, 2016 at 8:36 AM | link
Downtown Albany's rebirth, from Wellington Row and the DeWitt Clinton, the new convention center to the warehouse district, Albany is coming back to life.
... said Charlie on Apr 8, 2016 at 8:54 AM | link
The landscape!
... said Jennifer on Apr 8, 2016 at 9:02 AM | link
The change of seasons is certainly dramatic...especially when it happens several times in the same week. (And I second Bill's laugh at Hannaford Latham! Dramatic laugh and wonderful guy.)
... said WendyG on Apr 8, 2016 at 9:28 AM | link
It has to be the Cohoes Falls. A beautiful scenic site.
... said Pete on Apr 8, 2016 at 9:37 AM | link
That there will not be a new Albany High School but only a partially renovated school and the subsequent vote fiasco
... said Kevin on Apr 8, 2016 at 9:59 AM | link
The political corruption
... said Becky on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:08 AM | link
The jarring disconnect between the Empire State Plaza and the quaint neighborhoods around it.
... said Michelle on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:17 AM | link
The Union and RPI hockey teams when they play against each other
... said Gillian on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:19 AM | link
The wonderful shows that come to Proctors, The Palace, The Egg, and CapRep
... said Jenn on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:21 AM | link
Certainly the variety architecture is the most dramatic -- that austere plaza all straight lines, juxtaposed against the one-of-a-kind Egg; the ornate Capitol building and Education building; the 1800s/early 1900s row houses and brownstones of Center Square, complete with cobblestone roadways; the unique UAlbany concrete campus . . .
... said Nicole on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:35 AM | link
The way a storm rolls through across the river.
... said SR on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:42 AM | link
Thacher Park
... said Keren Carmeli on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:46 AM | link
The Legislature.
... said Vincent DiCocco on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:51 AM | link
Parking in Center Square!
... said ACW on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:52 AM | link
Driving into Troy from Alt Rt 7 at night.
... said Amy on Apr 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM | link
The Egg! It's really unique.
... said SA on Apr 8, 2016 at 11:17 AM | link
The loudspeaker tower at UAlbany.
... said Matt on Apr 8, 2016 at 11:20 AM | link
The lion king at Proctors
... said Gillian on Apr 8, 2016 at 11:39 AM | link
Albany symphony!
... said Jess b on Apr 8, 2016 at 12:16 PM | link
The beer scene here! Changing. Getting better. Getting competitive!
... said James on Apr 8, 2016 at 12:17 PM | link
Nitty Gritty Slam at The Low Beat
... said kp on Apr 8, 2016 at 12:54 PM | link
The taste of the cheesecake at Cheesecake Machismo is dramatically delightful.
... said Tara on Apr 8, 2016 at 1:11 PM | link
The Capitol stairs on a quiet night.
... said Mare on Apr 9, 2016 at 11:21 AM | link