Drawing: Enchanted City after party tickets, gift cards to Slidin' Dirty and Little Pecks
Burlesque artist Persephone Pomme will be among the performer's at the Mab's After Dark party.
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The Enchanted City festival is returning to downtown Troy on Saturday, August 27.
Among the events around town that day is Mab's After Dark, an adults-only after party at The Hanger. We have a pair of tickets to the party and we're giving them away. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE. The prize also includes a $30 gift card to Slidin' Dirty and a $25 gift card to Little Pecks.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something magical, fantastical, or otherworldly about this area?
This could be anything: something that's actually here, something you wish was here, something from a dream, whatever. We'll draw one winner at random. That person gets the Mab's After Dark tickets and the two gift cards.
Mab's After Dark is Saturday, August 27 from 6:30 pm to midnight at The Hangar. Blurbage:
Ladies in finery, men in top hats, burlesque performers, music, signature cocktails, curiosities and more await as we cap off the festival with an evening of enchantment and whimsy lead by the Pixie Princess, Persephone Pomme, and her 'Vaude Villians'. Our favorite band, This Way to the Egress, will be returning this year by popular demand, and Last Day Shinning will perform their original score to the vintage cult classic film Metropolis ...
The Hangar will host this event complete with a full cash bar, and a catered menu. Shuttles will transport festival goers from The Enchanted City festival and local parking garages to the Hangar and back to festival locations.
Tickets are $25 each and available online or at Sweet's Sue's.
The Enchanted City festival on the streets of the downtown Troy is free and open to the public. Among the other events related to the festival: The Troy Mini Make Faire that Saturday at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity, and Of Then and Beyond..., a steampunk fashion show that Friday at the Troy Public Library.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Friday, August 19, 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 5 pm on Friday and must respond by 5 pm on Monday, August 22.
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Washington Park, or any park, around dawn or late at night, when the world quiets down and the lights flicker.
... said Rachel on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:08 PM | link
The Gasholder Building on Fifth Avenue in Troy. It's an excellent example of Troy's industrial heritage and through the kindness of the current owners has been used as a performance space. Being inside that volume of space is other worldly.
... said Nancy on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:41 PM | link
The Hudson Valley is a wild and beautiful place, and I love that some parts or it are still relatively untouched. You can walk the same mountain trails and explore the same streams and valleys that enchanted so many writers, explorers and founding fathers.
... said Summer on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:49 PM | link
The Beaverkill is definitely otherworldly to me. A whole waterway flowing under the streets of Albany? Who knows what dwells down there? Maybe our very own Loch Ness monster!
... said albanyjune on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:56 PM | link
The dancing couple that attend every Alive @ 5 and Rockin' on the River! So awesome to see.
... said gmf on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:57 PM | link
We all know that little cave under the waterfall at Thatcher Park is a gateway to the Fae world, right?
... said E on Aug 16, 2016 at 3:04 PM | link
Troy is super magical- especially at night.
... said Nic on Aug 16, 2016 at 3:17 PM | link
The Albany skyline at night looks magical!
... said Megan on Aug 16, 2016 at 3:26 PM | link
On misty mornings, I'm fairly certain that the little island in the Mohawk nearby Peebles Island is Avalon...
... said Jennifer on Aug 16, 2016 at 3:30 PM | link
The alleyways of Downtown Troy at night. A mix of gorgeous gardens and inglorious trash that transports you to the Victorian era.
... said maeve on Aug 16, 2016 at 3:43 PM | link
When I lived across the street from Washington Park sometimes I would go over to the lake when I couldn't sleep. Caught it just before dawn once, little bit of fog. Looked like I imagine Avalon would.
... said Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:05 PM | link
SPAC always seems to bring out the magic in the performers that stop there. It could also be the mushrooms I always eat when I'm there...
... said Paul on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:10 PM | link
Cross country skiing at Indian Ladder Farms
... said Su on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:22 PM | link
There's a haunted hour in Oneida street in Schenectady. And no you would not want to live there or rubberneck it. Experiences are bad.
... said Bill on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:26 PM | link
Doctor Irritation- the Capitol District's own Steampunk Supervillain: https://www.facebook.com/Doctor-Irritation-464718047065969/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
OK, it's me & I don't qualify for the contest- but come fo the Enchanted City, or the Doctor might come to YOU!
... said Eric Scheirer Stott on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:29 PM | link
The Adirondacks
... said Jbird on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:38 PM | link
The yellow brick road near the Normanskill is like Albany's Oz.
... said Rick on Aug 16, 2016 at 5:18 PM | link
The ADKs in fall.
... said E. on Aug 16, 2016 at 5:24 PM | link
The view from East Greenbush of the Albany Skyline at dusk.
... said Heather P. on Aug 16, 2016 at 6:24 PM | link
At night time, the majority of people in downtown Albany *disappear*.....
... said Michelle on Aug 16, 2016 at 7:34 PM | link
Capital Hills golf course at dusk!
... said Marshall on Aug 16, 2016 at 7:57 PM | link
Two of us camped out on Goat Island (next to Peebles Island in Waterford). When we woke up the next morning, we found pictures of both of us sleeping that night on our phones. Even worse, we could see one of the phones lying on the sleeping bag in the picture that that phone took.
... said katya on Aug 16, 2016 at 9:54 PM | link
The secret underground tunnel connecting the NY State Museum complex directly to the Hudson River (it really exists, though I haven't seen it myself).
... said Michael H on Aug 16, 2016 at 9:58 PM | link
Buckingham pond right at dawn, a thick mist covers the pond.
... said KM on Aug 17, 2016 at 7:47 AM | link
cave music in dorset was magic.
... said spencer on Aug 17, 2016 at 7:59 AM | link
The beautiful, epic rolling-in rain and thunderstorms.
... said Julie on Aug 17, 2016 at 8:12 AM | link
Star Trek reproduction sets in Ticonderoga. Boldly go...
... said Fisher on Aug 17, 2016 at 8:50 AM | link
Ghost signs on so many of the buildings in our downtown areas. An ever present reminder of the history that surrounds us!
... said s on Aug 17, 2016 at 8:56 AM | link
The architecture, hands down! The cobblestone streets and historic buildings give Albany and Troy a very magical Old World feel.
... said Shannon M. on Aug 17, 2016 at 9:18 AM | link
The seasons. We truly see it all around here.
... said Chris R. on Aug 17, 2016 at 12:46 PM | link
Washington Plaza at night. Always a nice breeze and peaceful.
... said Alex on Aug 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM | link
There's something absolutely magical about the Rose Garden in Schenectady's Central Park when the flowers are in full bloom. Waking up early and going there just sit and take in the beautiful sights is so refreshing. It's often empty first thing in the morning, so it's just you and the flowers. Sit in the grass. Breathe deep. Take it all in.
... said Phan on Aug 17, 2016 at 2:06 PM | link
Sitting under twinkling patio lights at Hollwood cafe, surrounded by old brick, enjoying a beer on warm summer night.
... said Allison on Aug 17, 2016 at 3:05 PM | link
I'm fairly certain that the Central Warehouse contains some otherworldly smells.
... said Jack C on Aug 17, 2016 at 3:18 PM | link
The Sanctuary for Independent Media is a magical place :)
... said Melissa on Aug 17, 2016 at 5:15 PM | link
Being able to see three states from the Thatcher Park overlook.
... said Nick on Aug 17, 2016 at 7:31 PM | link
What's magical about this area is that there are several old buildings and historic sites that are being preserved!
... said Vicky on Aug 17, 2016 at 7:35 PM | link
Emma Willard School with blanket of snow on a foggy night reminded me of Hogwarts
... said Nina on Aug 17, 2016 at 10:54 PM | link
The Egg and the fact that there are theaters in there...remarkable to visitors
... said Ahmad on Aug 17, 2016 at 11:01 PM | link
The Christman Preserve near Duanesburg gets my vote for being a beautiful, multi-faceted nature trail with waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and tall pines. It also has a plaque dedicating its grounds to the memory of a its former owner's late wife saying "She too was beautiful."
... said Steve P on Aug 18, 2016 at 9:21 AM | link
the egg
... said ab on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:41 AM | link
The productions at EMPAC.
... said Liz Gadomski on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:54 AM | link
The overlook at Thacher with its ever-changing views of our fair region fills me with wonder every time I visit -- it is so beautiful!
... said Bob on Aug 18, 2016 at 11:44 AM | link
The never ending amount of outdoor adventures to be had and beautiful, cool small towns to explore in the region.
... said bee on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:15 PM | link
Zombie Planet is magical, fantastical, or otherworldly.
... said Rich R on Aug 18, 2016 at 1:27 PM | link
The natural beauty that surrounds this area is breathtaking, whether it's the Berkshires, the Adirondacks, the Catskills, or western New York. Drive 15 minutes in any direction and you're goin' up the country.
... said J Hunter on Aug 18, 2016 at 1:36 PM | link
Walking into an empty Proctors Theatre and just gaping at the ornate details. It is other-worldly when it is completely silent like that. An amazing treasure to be sure!
... said Alison on Aug 18, 2016 at 2:39 PM | link
Downtown Troy when I come home from work late at night - when the streets are empty but the lights are still twinkly.
... said Emily C on Aug 18, 2016 at 3:30 PM | link
The Palace Theater marquee light up at night
... said Casey on Aug 18, 2016 at 5:08 PM | link
That building in Albany with all the trolls, hobbits, hobgoblins, vampires, imps, demons, ogres, gremlins and fiends lurching up and down the million dollar staircase in search of money, power, and donuts.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Aug 18, 2016 at 6:45 PM | link
The Herkemer Diamond Mines, and my wife.
... said Cliff on Aug 19, 2016 at 9:05 AM | link
The Egg
... said Ron on Aug 19, 2016 at 11:16 AM | link
Look to the horizon around Troy between sunset and dusk. Many mini rocketships blast off daily. Take-off is around 7pm this time of year.
... said Annmarie on Aug 25, 2016 at 6:33 AM | link