Drawing: Murder Mystery Night at Takk House
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
Takk House in Troy is hosting a Murder Mystery Night event July 28 with MopCo. It's a big, historic building. It's dinner. It's murder. And you get to be part of cracking the case.
We have a pair of tickets for the night, and we're giving them away. To enter to the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something mysterious about the Capital Region?
It could be a place you've always wondered about. It could be a historical story about which no one seems to really know the answer. It could be you wondering about who keeps taking other people's lunches from the office refrigerator. We'll draw one winner at random.
Here's the blurbage for the Murder Mystery Night at Takk House:
Join us for a one of a kind improv murder mystery night! Takk House has teamed up with Mop and Co Improv group for this special evening of chills, laughs, and fun!
The show is from 6-9pm. Dinner is included in your ticket price. The delicious Italian stations will be catered by Nicole's Restaurant.
During the show, you will have the chance to tour our historic 1865 building and all that it has to offer. Become a part of the storyline and help crack the case!
Also: "Forget your date bring an alibi!"
Tickets are $50 each and available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday, July 20, 2017 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 Friday and must respond by noon on the following Monday.
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Back when the Empire State Plaza was built, my grandfather lost his hardhat and it fell into the cement he was pouring. Other workers lost items too, some personal items. The mystery is what lies in the concrete at the base of the Empire State Plaza?
... said Alyssa Lotmore on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:01 AM | link
How many ghosts live in the Executive Mansion? What sort of unfinished state government business do they have?
... said Kathleen on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:12 AM | link
Whenever I drive into the Warehouse District, things get eerily quiet. If I get out of my car, I can't see anyone else around, and I get the sense that Nipper is watching me... sometimes I feel like I can just barely see his tail wagging out of the corner of my eye. That's crazy, right? I always get an urge to pick up a tree branch and throw it... but there aren't any trees. When I feel the first playful bite on the back of my leg, that's when it's time to get back in the car and drive.
#nipperisalive
... said Roni on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:13 AM | link
All the sewage that continues to be dumped into our rivers and lakes is a mystery to me.
... said Ron on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:20 AM | link
I love the history of this area. I went on a ghost tour last year. We were told a story was about Elsie Van Rensselaer and the murder of her husband that took place at the mansion at Cherry Hill. Her lover was tried and hanged for the murder in Albany. Walking around that area at night definitely creeped me out. Gulp.
... said Sonia on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:25 AM | link
Why won't the Albany municipal government reveal the secrets about the dinosaurs living in Tivoli Park?
... said Alex on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:43 AM | link
I think all of the old Revolutionary War cemeteries are mysterious. As a child, I used to ride my bike to one in Selkirk that spooked me!
... said Debi on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:53 AM | link
It is very mysterious why downtown Troy wants to kill itself with aa horrible movie theater building.
... said Herbert on Jul 19, 2017 at 12:02 PM | link
I often wonder why Capital District drivers fail to acknowledge pedestrian crosswalks. A related mystery - why so many adults ride their bicycles on the sidewalk rather than on the road.
... said Silvia Meder Lilly on Jul 19, 2017 at 12:04 PM | link
why anyone goes to the times union website is a mystery to me
... said Aimee on Jul 19, 2017 at 12:34 PM | link
The eternal mystery of time:
why the summer flies by and the winter lasts forever - also, why does a day off go so much faster than a work day?
... said capgirl on Jul 19, 2017 at 12:43 PM | link
Why are we never satisfied with the weather? I have grown up here and feel like a constant major topic of conversation is how the current weather sucks for XYZ reason.
... said Mae on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:08 PM | link
Who shot Legs Diamond of course!
... said Matt on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:19 PM | link
How people aren't in awe of all the wonderful architecture, nature and people in the area all of the time.
... said Melanie M. on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:19 PM | link
Breathing Lights made me super interested in the abandoned buildings in the area. I wonder about the buildings themselves as well as the former owners.
... said Christine on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:35 PM | link
Something mysterious is when you feel like you know an area, you've walked most of the streets and know most of the shops/restaurants. Lo and behold, you discover a quaint little shop or café that you've never seen before but has apparently been open for years if not decades.
... said Jen on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:55 PM | link
It's mysterious that we have so many yummy regional foods (i.e. melba sauce, mini hot dogs, etc.)
... said Dave R. on Jul 19, 2017 at 2:10 PM | link
The mysterious 1908 death of Hazel Drew, a resident of Troy who was found in Teal Pond in Sand Lake and (very loosely) inspired the plot of Twin Peaks. Just last week was the 99th anniversary of the crime that is still unsolved.
... said Mark on Jul 19, 2017 at 4:04 PM | link
The origin of the biker gangs at the Lark St/Madison Ave Dunkin Donuts! Who are they? Where do they come from??
... said Emma on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:39 PM | link
The railroad tunnel buried in the center of the historic Stockade district in Schenectady is certainly a mystery.
... said Linda on Jul 20, 2017 at 7:56 AM | link
The mystery of Capital vs. Capitol
... said Su on Jul 20, 2017 at 8:49 AM | link
the giant hole above the concourse
... said Ab on Jul 20, 2017 at 9:36 AM | link
The mystery of the Ghost who roams the halls at the Capital!
... said Megan on Jul 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM | link
how many ghosts there are at the empire state plaza of people who died during its construction....I've definitely been creeped out more than once
... said cj on Jul 20, 2017 at 10:58 AM | link
the lack of an exit 3 on 87
... said sarah on Jul 20, 2017 at 11:35 AM | link
When I was working at the old Education bldg I ran into people who I found out didn't exist there! No such names on the payroll. Angels? Spirits of times gone by? I'm interested! 🤔
... said Cherie Quarterman on Jul 20, 2017 at 11:52 AM | link
Ankhefenmut, Albany's mummy.
... said Joe on Jul 20, 2017 at 12:19 PM | link
the biggest and saddest mystery in the capital region is what happened to suzanne lyall?
... said kimberleigh krepp on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM | link
How the ESP can be so ugly yet so iconic.
... said Naomi on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:59 PM | link
I think its a mystery that the Capital Region has so much waterfront space but they don't do anything with it. There should be more parks and restaurants along the river.
... said Ray on Jul 20, 2017 at 2:07 PM | link
What's mysterious about the Capital Region is the distinct lack of steamed hams on our local menus.
... said Darius on Jul 20, 2017 at 2:25 PM | link
Why are the highways where Salt was filmed so crazy?! Couldn't it have been simpler?
... said Matt on Jul 20, 2017 at 3:39 PM | link
Turkman.
... said daleyplanit on Jul 20, 2017 at 3:43 PM | link
The murder at Cherry Hill has always been a little mysterious to me. Also, the Capitol fire
... said Nicole on Jul 20, 2017 at 3:54 PM | link
What's at the bottom of Washington Park lake?
... said ira on Jul 20, 2017 at 5:56 PM | link
What happened to affordable housing?
... said dawn on Jul 20, 2017 at 5:57 PM | link
Whenever i see old photos of Frear's department store stair case the hair on the back of my head stands on end! Truly do think it is haunted.
... said mg on Jul 20, 2017 at 6:37 PM | link
Why are apartments around Washington Park so expensive?
Why can't I get the times union get vacation start and stop dates correct? I'm always coming back to papers laying in the driveway.
Why is there so little local interest in all of the great historical places to see and things to do in this area??
What am I supposed to fill in on the website line?
... said Mary on Jul 21, 2017 at 6:45 AM | link
Why is that little turn off on the Arbor HIll I90 Exit that goes no where?
... said Carolyn on Jul 24, 2017 at 11:37 AM | link