ALBANY, N.Y. — The Capital City on the Hudson celebrates July with concerts, theater, historic commemorations and amazing fireworks for the 4th.

At the Times Union Center has fabulous concerts — Billy Joel and Elton John, Lee Greenwood in the Proud to Be an American Concert, Green Day and the Terrific Teen Tour, starring Mitchel Musso. The Palace Theater has John Legend on stage during his “Evolver” world tour.

At Riverfront Park at Corning Preserve, Albany’s ever-popular Alive at Five concert series continues on Thursday evenings, with July featuring the Village People, Black 47 and more. In Albany’s Washington Park, the 21st annual season of free theater opens as Park Playhouse features Disney’s High School Musical, performed “under the stars”. At Capital Repertory theatre, Shear Madness continues on stage.

On July 4th, with the background of the majestic Empire State Plaza, Price Chopper Supermarkets has a dazzling fireworks display with great entertainment and more in this dramatic setting. At the historic Schuyler Mansion, there will be a colonial festival on July 4th, with re-enactors and fifes and drums playing.

At the New York State Museum, the long-awaited exhibition, “1609,” opens on July 3. The exhibit re-examines Henry Hudson’s voyage, the myths that surround it and the legacies of Hudson’s unexpected discovery.

 Crailo State Historic Site has its grand re-opening on July 4 and July 5, with an open house, public festivities and the opening of its new exhibit, “Celebration of a Sweet and Alien Land: Colony of the Dutch in the Hudson River Valley”.

For the most up-to-date information about these and other special events in Albany, as well as information about special Getaway Packages, visit www.albany.org

Alive at Five Free Concert Series

7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30/2009   

(Thursdays thru 8/13/2009)

Riverfront Park at Corning Preserve

Sponsored by: City of Albany Office of Special Events

City Hall Room 402

Albany, NY 12203 

 (518) 434-2032

info@albanyevents.org

www.albanyevents.org

Admission: FREE!

Time: Begins at 5 p.m.

7/2 is Disco Night with the Village People.

7/9 is Irish Night with Black 47.

7/16 is Latin Night with Alex Torres & the Latin Orchestra.

7/23 is Tribute Night with Hotel California’s Salute to the Eagles.

7/30 is Horn Power Night with Tower of Power.

www.albanyevents.org/events/event_detail.cfm?ID=3

Live entertainment plus a unique blend of concert atmosphere and hometown block party.

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“1609″ Exhibit Opens — Hudson 400

7/3/2009-3/31/2010

New York State Museum

Cultural Education Center

Madison Avenue

Albany, NY

(518) 474-5877

www.nysm.nysed.gov

This new exhibition re-examines Henry Hudson’s voyage, myths that surround it and the legacies of Hudson’s unexpected discovery. In addition to artifacts from throughout the NYS Office of Cultural Education, the exhibit features paintings by the Capital Region’s expert historical artist L. F. Tantillo.

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Proud to Be an American Concert 

7/3/2009   

Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207 

 (518) 487-2000

info@timesunioncenter-albany.com

www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Times: Doors 4pm | show 5pm

Admission: $27; $47; $67; $77; $97

Lee Greenwood, Yakov Smirnoff and Daniel Rodriguez in concert.

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Grand Re-Opening - Hudson 400

Crailo State Historic Site

7/4/2009 & 7/5/2009

9 ½ Riverside Avenue

Rensselaer, NY 12144

(518) 463-8738

Times: 11 am - 4 pm

Open House and festivities to celebrate the re-opening of this museum of Colonial New Netherland history. The weekend also celebrates the opening of the new exhibit — Celebration of A Sweet and Alien Land: Colony of the Dutch in the Hudson River Valley.

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Price Chopper’s 4th On the Plaza - Hudson 400

7/4/2009   

Empire State Plaza

Albany, NY 12242 

(518) 474-0538

Times: 2:00 pm - 10 pm

Admission: Free.

One of America´s most dramatic settings for dazzling fireworks and great food, crafts, and entertainment. 

Admission: Free

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Independence Day at Schuyler Mansion - Hudson 400

7/4/2009   

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

32 Catherine Street

Albany, NY 12202 

 (518) 434-0834

Times: 11am - 4 pm.

 A colonial festival highlighted by 18th century fife and drum, re-enactors, games and crafts. A true family event!

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Reading of the Declaration of Independence 

7/4/2009   

Bethlehem Town Hall

445 Delaware Ave

Delmar, NY 12054 

518-439-4955   

Town Supervisor John H. Cunningham reads the Declaration of Independence.

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Terrific Teen Tour Starring Mitchel Musso 

7/10/2009 

Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207 

 (518) 487-2000

info@timesunioncenter-albany.com

www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Times: 7 pm

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Albany Firebirds

 7/11/2009  

Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207 

518) 487-2000

info@timesunioncenter-albany.com

www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Time: 1 p.m.

Admission: Varies.

Playing the Manchester Wolves in arena football.

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Quadricentennial Celebration: A Living History Timeline: 1609-2009 — Hudson 400

7/11/2009 - 7/12/2009

Knickerbocker Mansion

132 Knickerbocker Road

Schaghticoke, NY 10154 

(518) 459-5098

A celebration of 400 years of Dutch heritage that includes the Quadricentennial of Henry Hudson´s 1609 voyage up the Hudson River,  the Tricentennial of the 1709 settlement of the Knickerbocker Family in Schaghticoke  and the Bicentennial The of the 1809 publication of Deidrich Knickerbocker´s book, A History of New York, written by Washington Irving.

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9th Annual Pinebush Triathlon

7/12/2009 

Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

195 New Karner Road

Albany, NY 12205-4605 

 (518) 456-0655

info@albanypinebush.org

www.albanypinebush.org

Times: 8am 

 Open to participants age 10 and up, individual athletes and teams of three are welcome. Swim, bike, and run. Six Mile Park and other locations.

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GE Kids’ Day

7/12/2009

Empire State Plaza

Albany, NY

Coordinated by the NYS Office of General Services

518-474-0538

Times: Noon-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

A full day of fun for the little ones with face painters, clowns, puppet shows, jugglers, music, pony rides, arts and crafts.

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62nd Annual Farmers´ Museum Junior Livestock Show 

7/12/2009 - 7/14/2009   

Fenimore Art Museum

5798 State Hwy 80

Lake Road

Cooperstown, NY 13326 

(607) 547-1400

info@nysha.org

www.nysha.org

Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The annual Farmers´ Museum Junior Livestock Show is a true celebration of youth in agriculture. The show is the second largest youth competition in the state and the only one of its kind sponsored by a museum in the United States.

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Disney´s High School Musical 

7/14/2009 - 8/23/2009 

Park Playhouse

P.O. Box 525

Albany, NY 12201 

Box Office (518) 434-0776

parkplay@aol.com

Time: Tuesday through Sunday, 8 p.m.

Admission: Free

www.parkplayhouse.com/highschoolmusical.htm

Often described as a modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, High School Musical tells the story of two high school juniors from rival cliques — Tony Bolton, captain of the basketball team — and Gabriella Montez, a beautiful and shy transfer student who excels in math and science.

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German Fest with The Mountain Brauhaus Band 

7/15/2009  

Pruyn House

207 Old Niskayuna Road

Newtonville, NY 12128 

 (518) 783-1435

www.pruynhouse@colonie.org

Times: German dinners by Rolf´s and Beer Garden beginning at 4:30 pm

Music 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission: Donation: $5.00 Adults

$2.00 Children 8-13

Free under 8 | German beer garden.

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Guilderland Town Band Concert - Hudson 400 

7/16/2009 

Tawasentha Park

188 Route 146

Altamont, NY 12009 

Time: 7:30 pm

The Guilderland Town Band continues its 40th anniversary season celebrating the Hudson Quadricentennial and the Lincoln bicentennial. Included on the program are Copland´s “”Lincoln Portrait”" and Goldman´s march “”On the Hudson”"   Guilderland County:

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 John Legend Live in Concert

7/18/2009 

Palace Performing Arts Center

19 Clinton Avenue

Albany, NY 12207 

 (518) 465-3334

Time: 8 pm

The Grammy Award Winning soul singer brings his “Evolver” world tour to the Palace.

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Italian Night with The Good Times Band

7/22/2009  

Pruyn House

207 Old Niskayuna Road

Newtonville, NY 12128 

 (518) 783-1435

www.pruynhouse@colonie.org

Times: Italian food served by the American Italian Heritage Assoc. starting at 5:00 pm

Music 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission: Donation –$5.00 Adults | $2.00 Children ages 8-13 | Under age 8, free.

Lawn chairs and dancing shoes are recommended.

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Duck Into History - Hudson 400 

                                         

7/24/2009   

Albany Aqua Ducks & Trolleys

Departing from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center

25 Quackenbush Square

Albany, NY 12207

518) 462-DUCK

info@albanyaquaducks.com

www.albanyaquaducks.com

Times: 10 a.m.

Journey up the Hudson River with Henry (Hudson) and the stars as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of Albany´s discovery and the 400th anniversary of Galileo´s first observations. A joint program with the Visitors Center. Directions:

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Green Day

Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207 

 (518) 487-2000

info@timesunioncenter-albany.com

www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Time: 7:30 pm

Admission: $49.50 | $25.00

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Colonie Town Band Concert - Hudson 400

7/27/2009   

Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

=9 Ten Broeck Place

Albany, NY 12210-2524 

(518) 436-9826

Times: 7:00

www.colonietownband.org

An evening of music for the whole family. Programs feature marches, light classics, and popular tunes. This year the Colonie Town Band features works commemorating the Hudson 400. 

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Concert: Billy Joel & Elton John 

7/27/2009   

Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207 

 (518) 487-2000

info@timesunioncenter-albany.com

www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Time: 7:30 pm

Admission: Prices vary.

ON-GOING EVENTS

New York Giants Football Training Camp

University at Albany - Uptown Campus

1400 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12222 

 (518) 442-5566   

Times and Exact Dates: TBD.

For the 14th consecutive year, the New York Giants hold their training camp in the Capital City at the University At Albany (UAlbany).

This marks the 14th year that the NFL team draws tens of thousands of fans to watch their pre-season practices and get a glimpse at the stars in uniform at the UAlbany college campus.

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Hello, Dolly

Thru 7/5/2009   

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc

P.O. Box 204

Chatham, NY 12037 

 (518) 392-9292

machaydn@fairpoint.net

Times: Vary

Admission: Varies.

Dolly Gallagher Levi is back where she belongs, putting her hand in to create a merry, mixed-up romp, where everyone meets their match at the end.

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Saratoga Race Track

7/29/2009 - 9/7/2009  

Saratoga Race Course

267 Union Avenue

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 

Closed Tuesdays.

www.nyra.com/Saratoga/GeneralInformation/Calendar/Calendar.shtml

Thoroughbred horse racing at its best!

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Albany Aqua Ducks

Daily historic tours thru 10/31/2009   

Departing from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center

25 Quackenbush Square

Albany, NY 12207

(518) 462-DUCK (3825)

Admission and Departure times vary

The Albany Aqua Ducks & Trolleys are set to serve up some very special tours and fun times as the city of Albany celebrates the 400th anniversary of its discovery by explorer, Henry Hudson.

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Shear Madness

Through 8/22/09 

Capital Repertory Theatre

111 North Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207 

 (518) 462-4531

info@capitalrep.org

www.capitalrep.org

Times: Vary.

Admission: Varies.

The longest running play in American Theatre history! A wacky whodunit set in a hairstyling salon.

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Senior Sundays at the Corning Preserve

 7/12/2009 - 8/9/2009  

Sponsored by City of Albany Office of Special Events and Volunteer Services

Office of Special Events

City Hall Room 402

Albany, NY 12203 

(518) 434-2032

nfo@albanyevents.org

www.albanyevents.org

Times: 11:30am-2:30pm 

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CONTACT:  Michele Vennard, President and CEO

(518) 434-1217 x300, mvennard@albany.org

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