ALBANY. N.Y. — As the New Year — 2009 — arrives, Albany begins the celebration of its discovery, Hudson 400. The year is filled with special events to mark the 400th anniversary of Dutch Explorer Henry Hudson’s discovery in 1609 of what is now New York’s Capital City.

“Hudson 400 — A Celebration of Discovery” has been named the #1 event in North America by the American Bus Association.

“Hudson 400 is a wonderful opportunity to explore the Dutch heritage of Albany and the Capital Region,” said Michele Vennard, president and CEO of the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Albany has been planning for quite some time to guarantee it will be an unforgettable celebration,” she said.

Special concerts. A new exhibit at the New York State Museum. Even a new brew from Albany’s C.H. Evans Brewery when The Poor Soldier opera (George Washington’s favorite) is performed. And, much, much more!

Let the 400th anniversary celebration begin!

For the most up-to-date information about these and other special events — as well as details on special Getaway Packages in New York’s Capital City — visit www.albany.org.

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Thru 2/8/2009
Light on New Netherland — Hudson 400

New York State Museum
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY
(518) 474-5877
The exhibit examines the how and of the Dutch influence on the part of North America known as New Netherland. that is s both impressive and long term. Although the Dutch hold on the area was tenuous and brief, the exhibit examines a number of areas of their influence including the West India Company, Fort Orange, and Beverwyck, relations with Native Americans, slavery and Dutch legacy.

1/1/2009
New Year´s Day Open House

Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion
9 Ten Broeck Place

Albany, NY 12210-2524

(518) 436-9826
Times: 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Free.
Start the New Year with a visit to the Mansion´s Open House, and then continue on with traditional visiting to homes of family and friends to wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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Thru 1/4/2009
Impressionist Giverny

Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-4478

information@albanyinstitute.org
IMPRESSIONIST GIVERNY traces the chronological, stylistic and thematic evolution of art produced in the village, the village where Claude Monet lived and painted.

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1/2/2009
1st Friday in Albany
Starting at Upstate Artists Guild

247 Lark Street
Albany, NY
(518) 426-3501
Times: 4-8 p.m.
Admission: Free.
Board the Albany Trolley and visit numerous gallery openings, one-night shows, local shops and restaurants.

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1/2, 3, 17, 21, 23& 24 /2009
Albany River Rats Hockey
Home Ice

Times Union Center
51 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 487-2000
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: Varies.
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1/3/2009
Salutations of the Season

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
32 Catherine St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-0834
Times: 3-7 p.m.
Experience an 18th-century Twelfth Night fete as may have been celebrated by the Schuyler family. Through special tours, live music, dancing, and wassail toasts, we recreate this festive atmosphere, enabling visitors to revel in the holiday traditions of Albany´s past. Tours begin at 3:00 pm; tours on the half-hour and the last tour begins at 6:30 pm. Reservations required!
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1/1, 4, 9.24.26 & 29/2009
Siena Basketball

Times Union Center
51 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 487-2000
Times: Vary.
Admission: Varies.
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1/9/2009-1/18/2009
RENT: School Edition

Cohoes Music Hall
58 Remsen St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5858
Times: 3 p.m. on 1/11 and 1/18; 8 p.m. all other dates
Admission: $15 adults; $10 students
Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical is loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme.
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1/15/2009
Pro Beach Volleyball

Times Union Center
51 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 487-2000
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: Varies
Fresh off the road to gold in Beijing, some of the USA’s best players hit the sand indoors.
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1/22/2009
Toby Keith: Biggest and Baddest Tour

Times Union Center
51 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 487-2000
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Varies
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1/23/2009

Joshua Redman Trios
The Egg
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223
(518) 473-1845
Admission: $28.00.
One of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists of our time, saxophonist Joshua Redman brings his extraordinary improvisational skills to The Egg in a unique performance leading two different trios – one with drummer Brian Blade and bassist Larry Grenadier and one featuring Gregory Hutchinson on drums and Reuben Rogers on bass. Sponsored by Time Warner Cable and EXIT 97.7 WEXT
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1/25/2009-2/22/2009
The Biggest Little International Play Festival

2Capital Repertory Theatre
111 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 462-4531
Times: Vary.
Let us bring you the world: hot issues, a world premiere, new artists, variety…Cap Rep has something for everyone.
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1/17/2009
Rising Stars Albany Symphony Orchestra @ the Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 465-4755
Time: 7:30 p.m.
The ASO’s “new talent” search uncovered some amazing emerging artists who will inspire and thrill you on their way to becoming the superstars of tomorrow. 15 year old violin virtuoso, William Hagen and 15 year old pianist, Sijing Ye. Tap Dance Concerto and an astounding group of string students, the Chimeng Quartet of Bard College, will perform with the ASO.
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1/23/2009 thru 2/22/2009
No Child

Capital Repertory Theatre
111 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 462-4531
info@capitalrep.org
Times: Vary.
Admission: $34.00/$46.00
No Child is a tour-de-force exploration of the New York public school system. The teachers, students, parents, administrators, janitors, and security guards who inhabit our schools and shape the future of America are fearlessly brought to the stage with rapid fire and precise succession.
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1/23/2009 - 1/25/2009
Poor Soldier Opera

Schenectady County Community College
(518) 377-3623
Times and prices vary.
Musicians of Ma´alwyck, the music department of the Schenectady County Community College, with a cast from NYC and the Glimmerglass Opera companies, and a 22-piece orchestra, perform 1783 British opera, The Poor Soldier — George Washington’s favorite. As part of the Hudson 400 celebration, the C.H. Evans Brewing Co. at the Albany Pump Station is crafting historic ale in honor of the celebration and the opera, called The Poor Soldier Ale — a recipe based on 18th century ales.
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1/25/2009
Albany Symphony Orchestra Presents “Raiders of the Lost Symphony”

Palace Performing Arts Center
19 Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 465-3334
Time: 3 p.m.
Admission: Varies
Conductor David Alan Miller introduces young audiences to the world of symphonic music.
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1/29/2009
The Pretenders in Concert

Palace Performing Arts Center
19 Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 465-3334
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: Varies
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1/31/2008
US Hot Rod Association Thunder Nationals

Times Union Center
51 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 487-2000
Time: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Admission: Varies
Big-time monster truck racing indoors at the arena.
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1/31/2009

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence with The Nnenna Freelon Quintet

The Egg
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223
(518) 473-7773
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $28 (adult), $24 (senior), $14 (child)
Acclaimed choreographer Ronald K. Brown and his African dance rooted modern company, Evidence ,interpret the timeless music of one of the greatest jazz singers in history in “Blueprint of a Lady: The Once and Future Life of Billie Holiday” – with live music performed on stage by one of today’s finest vocalists, five-time Grammy award nominee ,Nnenna Freelon, and her quintet.
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On-Going Events

Thru 12/13/2008
UnchartedUniversity at Albany Art Museum
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
(518) 442-4035
Times: Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, Sunday, Noon-4pm
Using Henry Hudson’s expeditions as its metaphoric point of departure, this group exhibition considers journeys of discovery depicted by between six to eight contemporary artists working in a range of media.
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Thru 4/1/2009
Sculpture in the Streets
Throughout Downtown AlbanyContact: Downtown Albany BID
522 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207(518) 465-2143
info@downtownalbany.org
Downtown Albany’s highly successful outdoor public art installation returns with all-new contemporary sculptures from local and regional artists. Kicking off at a gala Garden Party fundraiser on June 13, 2008, the exhibition will feature up to 20 large-scale works of art placed throughout downtown’s streets, parks and other public spaces. Presented by the Downtown Albany BID and Kivort Steel.
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(518) 434-1217 x300, mvennard@albany.org

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