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Albany’s November Events Feature Fabulous Entertainment, Special Celebrations and Holiday Treats

albany.jpgAlbany, N.Y. — The Capital City on the Hudson River has a November that’s packed with special events and great performances.

The celebration of the 400th anniversary of Albany’s discovery by explorer Henry Hudson continues with special lectures, art displays and more. At the Empire state Plaza, the 38th Annual Festival of Nations takes place on November 1, with the site of the nation’s first Shaker settlement holding its annual Christmas Craft Fair.

Throughout November, The Egg welcomes performances by Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Arlo Guthrie and other fabulous performers. The Palace features the Dark Star Orchestra and The Wiggles as they “Go Bananas”. At the Times Union Center, Metallica and PHISH are  in concert, while River Rats’ hockey settles in for a long stretch on home ice. My Fair Lady opens at Capital Repertory Theatre, and while Michael W. Smith brings his New Hallelujah World Tour to the Washington Avenue Armory.

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Peak Foliage Arriving in Catskills, Central-Leatherstocking Regions

fifth-week-map.jpgJust past peak conditions throughout Adirondacks; visit fallgetaways.iloveny.com

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:

This is the fifth  2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program has released its fifth 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant peak colors are expected to arrive in the Catskills region and parts of the Central-Leatherstocking region this weekend, according to field observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Travelers to the Adirondacks will find a mixture of peak and past peak conditions with plenty of stunning fall hues remaining. Please note that high winds forecasted for parts of the state may have an adverse effect on the foliage, with greater than usual leaf droppage. Read more »

Peak Foliage Arriving in Adirondacks; Near-Peak Colors in The Catskills

foliagemap102908.jpgGo to fallgetaways.iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:

This is the fourth  2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY — Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program has released its fourth 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Gorgeous colorful peak foliage is expected to make its first appearance in the Adirondacks region this weekend, according to field observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Color is also advancing rapidly in the Catskills region and should be near peak in most areas there.  Read more »

Albany’s 18th Annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival Highlights Special Days

albany-columbus-day-parade.jpgMayor Jennings Proclaims Italian-American Heritage Days

Albany, N.Y. - Albany celebrates its Italian culture and heritage with its 18th annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival on Oct. 10. The parade and festival, among the largest of its kind in Upstate New York, begins at 12 p.m. in historic Washington Park. At 1 p.m., the parade will march through the park, beginning at Madison and New Scotland Avenues and proceeding to the Lakehouse. Serving as Honorary Grand Marshals of this year’s parade are the member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society (WAIBS). Read more »

World Vision Experience: Aids “Step Into Africa” To Visit Capital Region’s Community Life Center, Oct. 4-11

September 29, 2009 | Capital-Saratoga, Fall

Visitors to the free, 2,500-square-foot walk-through exhibit will be transported to an African village in Sub-Saharan Africa, the hardest hit AIDS region of the world, where more than 25 million people are infected with HIV, about two-thirds the world’s total.Powerful, Interactive Exhibit Strives to Engage Community about How AIDS is Devastating Parts of Africa

Albany, NY — Each day AIDS kills more than 5,400 people, about one person every 16 seconds. While nearly three-quarters of all AIDS-related deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa, AIDS is still a universal problem with more than two million children infected with HIV worldwide. While these statistics are staggering, it’s often difficult to understand the impact of the global pandemic on individual lives. Read more »

Near-Peak Foliage Expected in Adirondacks This Weekend; Colors also Coming on Strong in Catskills

Color change projections - week of Sept. 23-29, 2009Go to fallgetaways. iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers

ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:

This is the third 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.

Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program today released its third 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant, near-peak foliage will make its first appearance in New York State this weekend in parts of the Adirondacks, while rapidly changing colors in the Catskills will bring most of the region to around the midpoint of change, according to I LOVE NEW YORK field observers. Read more »

Great Performances, Fabulous Festivals and Amazing Discoveries in Albany in October

albany1.jpgAlbany, N.Y. — October in Albany offers some amazing discoveries with great entertainment, fabulous festivals and rich history.

The Palace Theater hosts Jerry Seinfeld, Housewives of New York and New Jersey, R. Kelly, Celtic Thunder and Loretta LaRoche. The Times Union Center welcomes Keith Urban with Sugarland. At The Egg there are performances by Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Playing for Change. And, Capital Repertory Theater is home to Conor McPherson’s Broadway hit, The Seafarer. Read more »

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