Drawing: Champagne on the Park 2016
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Champagne on the Park event will be back in Albany's Washington Park May 5. The party -- which is set up near the tulips beds in the park -- includes "live music, champagne and food tastings by all your favorite Lark Street area restaurants." We have a pair of tickets to the event, and we're giving them away.
To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
If you could create any sort of tulip, what it look like and what would you call it?
We asked this question for a drawing a few years ago and got a lot of fun answers, so we're hoping it's a good time again. There's a lot of room to be creative here -- it could be pretty much whatever pops into your imagination. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.)
Champagne on the Park 2016 is Thursday, May 5 starting at 6 pm. Tickets are currently $80 per person and available online. The event is a fundraiser for the Lark Street BID.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 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 noon on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, April 28.
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Blue Heaven is what I would name it and it would be a rich Blue color. There are few things in nature that are blue -
... said Suzie on Apr 25, 2016 at 11:36 AM | link
Every petal would be a different shade of pink with ruffles and a dark purple, almost black, throat and I'd call it the Dani D after my daughter.
... said Kate on Apr 25, 2016 at 11:51 AM | link
The Governor Nelson D. Rockefeller tulip would look like an abstract expressionist splatter painting and it would grow from marble.
... said Michelle on Apr 25, 2016 at 11:56 AM | link
Patriot and it would feature Red, White, and Blue colors.
... said Dave R. on Apr 25, 2016 at 11:56 AM | link
One that turns away when it senses a camera. Hours of fun.
... said -S on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:01 PM | link
A psychedelic colored tulip called the Jerty Garca!
... said Bill on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:01 PM | link
I think a venus fly tulip would be lovely. I bet you can picture it. Maybe some bright red and green with beautiful deadly edges.
... said Laura M. on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:03 PM | link
A black and white "Nipper" tulip that tilt's towards it's master's voice.
... said Jenna on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:17 PM | link
I would choose white tulips that as they bloom are bright vibrant colors of the rainbow inside that could not be seen until they had opened. I would call them Pot of Gold tulips, with the rainbows inside of them.
... said Shannon on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:22 PM | link
The burger tulip.
Brown petals in the center to signify the beef patty. Red and yellow petals next for ketchup and mustard, with tan colored petals on the periphery for the bun of course.
Also, it would be edible, and taste like a burger.
... said Steve N. on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:30 PM | link
Purple Rain flecks of silver/white on a vibrant purple tulip.
... said Karen Tracey on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:44 PM | link
Yellow and blue petals the color of yellow finches and robin eggs.
I'd call it sunny side up
... said Su on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:45 PM | link
As many shades of pink as you can get into one flower and call it the Maggie Moo for my daughter.
... said Melanie M. on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:54 PM | link
perfect yellow
... said JES on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:55 PM | link
The GoldLip
A tulip that doesn't wilt with the color of 24k gold!
... said Connie on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:58 PM | link
Let’s nurture the “Holy DE†tulip that blooms two flowers per bulb with a strong stem. Let’s add a silky translucent finish to the petals where it shines different colored shades depending on the day’s sun. During peak sunlight, all petals turn regal blue and diffuse the slightest scent of Dopamine and Endorphins on each flower. Tulips come in all shapes and sizes; why not add more happiness to their beauty and ours!
... said LG on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM | link
It would be the most beautiful flower in the park.
Regardless of the weather or adverse conditions it would continue to bloom, and bring joy to everyone who comes in contact.
Although no where near as beautiful as its namesake, it would be named after the mother of my children.
... said HMD on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:01 PM | link
My tulip would be called rainbow- every petal would be a different color
... said alice on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:22 PM | link
A rainbow colored tulip (like watercolor painting) called RELAX.
... said KP on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:28 PM | link
I'd create the "mint julep tulip," with petals in lovely shades pale gold and soft hues of green, smelling ever so faintly of fresh mint leaves.
... said Nicole on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:45 PM | link
The tulip would have bright orange, ruffled petals with a navy outline blended in. It would be called Otto, in homage to the SU mascot, Otto the Orange.
... said Katie on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:56 PM | link
It would look like my mom & and have five baby girl tulips around it( if there is such a thing?
Mom & dad had five daughters!
... said mg on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM | link
Similar to the infamous "Semper Augustus tulip, it would have the tulip breaking virus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_breaking_virus). It would be a red and blue tulip with white color breaks. I would call it "Semper Americana"
... said Jordan on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:07 PM | link
White, tipped with black, with one jutting pedal.
The Nipper Tulip!
... said Tess Lecuyer on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:13 PM | link
Name: Goldilocks
Color: A golden champagne color with a subtle sparkle on the petals.
Characteristics: The tulip glistens in the sun. It shines bright as a diamond. It demands attention and its photograph to be taken.
... said Camille W on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:19 PM | link
The Tiger Eye Tulip - a green center, mostly yellow petals interspersed with brown and black ones for stripes.
... said RMH on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:39 PM | link
The Critter Confounder - bright red petals that keep coming back regardless of how many times the pests chop off the stems just as they are about to bloom.
... said MW on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:48 PM | link
Nameless clouds called relax and dream.
... said Chris on Apr 25, 2016 at 2:52 PM | link
Warrior Tulip -- Deepest midnight blue-black with a blood-red interior. And armed with the tiniest swords on their leaves. An army against the squirrels.
... said E. on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:12 PM | link
The Hudson Valley! It would have a thin blue stripe up its center and a soft green on either side.
... said Sarah on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:16 PM | link
The royal tulip. Crimson with a golden crown on top!
... said Elle on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:32 PM | link
Raspberry colored with some chocolate brown on the tips of the petals- Raspberry Beret.
... said Tess on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:47 PM | link
The Julep Tulip and it'd look and smell of bourbon and mint.
... said RR on Apr 25, 2016 at 4:03 PM | link
Imagine a perfectly formed bud with swirls of red's oranges, and yellows... With a hint of pink. The colors would swirl reminiscent of a Goudy sculpture in Barcelona, Or a TieDye shirt. The stem would be verigated and the leaves would be several shades of lime green. My tulip would aptly be named, "Kaleidoscope."
... said He n on Apr 25, 2016 at 4:36 PM | link
The Unicorn:
White tulip with multi-colored rainbow tips.
... said Liz on Apr 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM | link
REd, white and blue. Fourth of July Tulip.
... said Cliff on Apr 25, 2016 at 8:57 PM | link
The Prince's tulip: Petals variegated with orange, white, and blue.
... said Rick on Apr 25, 2016 at 9:59 PM | link
I would call it Lipstick and have several different colors
... said Dave on Apr 26, 2016 at 5:24 AM | link
The Craft Tulip. Copper body with a white tipped top.
... said Jim on Apr 26, 2016 at 8:08 AM | link
The Maki tulip would look much like a sushi roll: white petals on the outside, salmon pink and avocado green petals inside.
... said Tara on Apr 26, 2016 at 8:51 AM | link
The Tasty Tulip - An edible tulip that tastes like hard candy and would come in different vibrant colors and flavors!
... said CM on Apr 26, 2016 at 8:53 AM | link
The Mimosa. It's a light, almost translucent yellow/orange with a raspberry base where it meets the stem.
... said kp on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM | link
I would create a bright hot pink - like extremely bright.
... said Kelly on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:03 AM | link
My tulip design would be red, orange and yellow alternating pedals made to look like a flame. It would have a black center. I would call them "Mrs. White" after the famous character from the movie Clue, playing off of her very well known line, "flames, flames on the side of my face".
:)
... said Kristen on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:06 AM | link
The edible, shades of "cooked bacon" tulip.
... said Frank on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:21 AM | link
Name: wildcard
Inspired by my kickball team. It would be rainbow colored petals that waft the smell of pbr.
... said Vanessa on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:23 AM | link
The WEXT tulip! It would be super tangerine orange with white streaks inside and it would play your favorite songs any time you go near it. (The pistils would be the antenna!)
... said Laura Glazer on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:26 AM | link
I would make a black tulip and call it death's kiss...and make it poisonous.
... said Amy on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:30 AM | link
It would be a variety of colors and I would call it the Unity Tulip
... said Lexi on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:40 AM | link
1-and-done, an annual tulip that wont ruin a garden bed for years to come
... said Adam on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:43 AM | link
A Willy Wonka tulip. They're edible, immediately regenerate, and the color that appears changes every time. When planted in a garden bed you have a technicolor spread of tulips.
... said Katie on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:05 AM | link
Mottled or streaked gray/white/yellow-orange inner petals with streaked white/iridescent green/greenish blue outer...Grey Ghost.
... said Ed on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:15 AM | link
Ebony indicating elegance, sophistication and strength with edges painted in deep walnut demonstrating a solid genuine endurance. I’d call it Miss Tubman.
... said Jamie on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:19 AM | link
It would look like frayed denim. I love the pink and orange tulips with the frayed edges- I'd want to see it in a range of denim washes - maybe a throwback to the derek and the dominos song- bell bottom blues
... said Sarah on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:49 AM | link
Ephemeral Tulips: Their appearance depends on the light and angle of the sun. They are white/translucent, and tall. Their appearance changes subtly as the light passing through layers of petals changes in direction and temperature.
... said Katy on Apr 26, 2016 at 11:51 AM | link
A mix of fall colors and I'd call it Autumn.
... said Matt on Apr 26, 2016 at 11:57 AM | link
Glitter. It would be tulip with glitter petals and full of glitter.
... said CAOD on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:03 PM | link
I would create a tulip with pitch black petals that slowly fade into a bright red in the center. It would be dark and alluring and I would call it Crimson Midnight.
... said Laura on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:19 PM | link
I would find it only appropriate to keep with the theme. It would be called Champagne in the Park and it would be a white tulip with yellow edges. Simple. Elegant. Classy.
... said Shannon M. on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:27 PM | link
A tie dye of shades of blue. Blue is calming and I love looking at the tulips in Washington park.
... said Suz on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:40 PM | link
The Magestic Unicorn: white outside, golden pistil, rainbow interior petals. Picture that beauty!
... said Catherine on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:52 PM | link
Red, White and Blue-call it the "uncle Sam" Tulip!!
... said Megan on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM | link
Giraffe's Neck: (it's what the long leafless stem reminds me of). Petals would be spotted in orange and rust colors.
... said Elizabeth on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:54 PM | link
Pride of Albany Tulip: A new cultivar developed specifically to represent the City of Albany in all its glory. Prior to blooming, the flower would look run of the mill, with somewhat drab and muted, indistinguishable coloring. It will appear stunted, as it still will not have bloomed a week or two after the other tulips. However, on the morning of the first day of Tulip Fest, it will burst forth in a vibrant orange and blue bloom, and stand taller than all the other tulips. It will smell of the summer nights to come, friendship and community, civic duty, and fresh baked cookies.Though it was a late bloomer, it will endure longer than all of the other tulips, and live on in reverence.
... said Ryan on Apr 26, 2016 at 1:19 PM | link
Id make a rainbow tulip called Love Conquers All.
... said Heather on Apr 26, 2016 at 1:33 PM | link
A blue and orange tulip that would be called the Amazing MetsTulip.
... said Graceful J on Apr 26, 2016 at 2:09 PM | link
a rainbow tulip!
... said Ellen on Apr 26, 2016 at 2:25 PM | link
Translucent Tulip petals....... called Locus
... said Stephanie on Apr 26, 2016 at 2:30 PM | link
I'd create a "blank canvas chameleon tulip" - whatever it touched, it would take on that appearance/pattern/image.
... said Reet on Apr 26, 2016 at 2:55 PM | link
Rock N Roll Tulip - black petals with silver diamond shaped spots and a hint of blue, purple, or red along the edges
... said Candace on Apr 26, 2016 at 3:50 PM | link
Purple with streaks of silver called When Doves Cry.
... said Lola on Apr 26, 2016 at 4:13 PM | link
Glitter! A shiny, glittery, can't look at high-noon tulip!
... said Melissa Mansfield on Apr 26, 2016 at 4:19 PM | link
a purple tulip called the prince!
... said Rachel on Apr 26, 2016 at 4:45 PM | link
A monster tulip that destroys all the tulips mentioned in the other comments and thus wins the drawing, as the last remaining tulip.
... said Dan on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:28 PM | link
A crimson base that fades into a golden hue at the petal tips. The petal tips would be serrated and have splotches of color within the gold to mimic jewels in a crown. It'd be called King Crimson.
Also: May 5th is my birthday! Jus' sayin'!
... said Catie on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:30 PM | link
My favorite color is blue, and it's a color you don't see in a lot of flowers so if I could I would make a tulip that has the deepest, richest cobalt in it that maybe fade to a bright white edges. The crinkly kind of edges the you see on the fancy tulips.
... said Al on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:56 PM | link
My tulip is a platinum color with a petal finish somewhere between matte and shimmery. Its flowers are of a “regular†standard shape and they bloom all the way from spring into summer. Its name is Noble78. (More metallic “colors†to follow!)
... said Laura on Apr 26, 2016 at 11:32 PM | link
Tulip Dalmation. Bright white flower with scattered black spots.
... said Alana on Apr 26, 2016 at 11:43 PM | link