Thursday, September 2, 20102010
SCHEDULE
Albany Tulip Festival Schedule
Tulip Tour in Washington Park
Guided walking tour through Washington Park starting at the Moses Statue. Learn about the planting of more than 200,000 tulips for Albany’s Tulip Festival. Reservations requested. $5.
Guided walking tour through Washington Park starting at the Moses Statue. Learn about the planting of more than 200,000 tulips for Albany’s Tulip Festival. Reservations requested. $5.
Date:
Mon, May 3, 2010
Mon, May 3, 2010
Time:
11:00AM
11:00AM
Location:
Moses Statue
Moses Statue
Carillon Concert
The majestic sound of the bells, played by professional carillonneur Dr. Charles Semowich will get Tulip Festival weekend off to a delightful start.
The majestic sound of the bells, played by professional carillonneur Dr. Charles Semowich will get Tulip Festival weekend off to a delightful start.
Date:
Fri, May 7, 2010
Fri, May 7, 2010
Time:
11:30AM
11:30AM
Location:
City Hall
City Hall
Traditional Street Scrubbing
Featuring a Mayoral Proclamation, The Sweet Adelines and the 2010 Tulip Queen Finalists. Hosted by Joe Condon of B95.5 FM
Featuring a Mayoral Proclamation, The Sweet Adelines and the 2010 Tulip Queen Finalists. Hosted by Joe Condon of B95.5 FM
Date:
Fri, May 7, 2010
Fri, May 7, 2010
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
State and Lodge Streets, Albany
State and Lodge Streets, Albany
Tulip Festival Luncheon
A farewell to the 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez and her Court. Benefit for Cap Culture. Price $55/$45. Reservations required, call Capital Affairs, 518-388-9240, ext. 102
A farewell to the 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez and her Court. Benefit for Cap Culture. Price $55/$45. Reservations required, call Capital Affairs, 518-388-9240, ext. 102
Date:
Fri, May 7, 2010
Fri, May 7, 2010
Time:
12:30PM
12:30PM
Location:
Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom
Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom
Tulip Queen Pre-Coronation
Performances from: Ten27 • 10:45 to 11:35am – an Albany jazz trio The Mendelssohn Club • 11:35am to noon - performs a full, international range of male chorus literature.
Performances from: Ten27 • 10:45 to 11:35am – an Albany jazz trio The Mendelssohn Club • 11:35am to noon - performs a full, international range of male chorus literature.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
10:45AM
10:45AM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Tulip Queen Procession
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, Mayor Jerry Jennings, and the Albany Police Pipes and Drums lead the five Tulip Queen finalists to the Amphitheatre stage.
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, Mayor Jerry Jennings, and the Albany Police Pipes and Drums lead the five Tulip Queen finalists to the Amphitheatre stage.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
11:45AM
11:45AM
Location:
Formal Tulip Beds by Moses Statue
Formal Tulip Beds by Moses Statue
Brent McCoy
Showtimes at noon, 2:15 and 4:30. Whether he’s wielding five safety cones, untangling a tape measure, or balancing precariously atop his Rolling Globe-Olla, you’ll be spellbound for the entire show.
Showtimes at noon, 2:15 and 4:30. Whether he’s wielding five safety cones, untangling a tape measure, or balancing precariously atop his Rolling Globe-Olla, you’ll be spellbound for the entire show.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Tulip Queen Coronation
Mayor Jennings crowns the 62nd Albany Tulip Queen. Special Guest MCs Mark Baker and John DiPasquale from the morning news.
Mayor Jennings crowns the 62nd Albany Tulip Queen. Special Guest MCs Mark Baker and John DiPasquale from the morning news.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
John Carlin & Kids Music Underground
Showtimes at 12:45, 3:00 and 5:15. His exciting 6-piece family band has built a devoted following among kids and parents alike, with their infectious mix of global rhythms and catchy indie-rock.
Showtimes at 12:45, 3:00 and 5:15. His exciting 6-piece family band has built a devoted following among kids and parents alike, with their infectious mix of global rhythms and catchy indie-rock.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
12:45PM
12:45PM
Location:
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Trevor Hall
An unconventional mix of acoustic rock and reggae. His songs are infused with a deep sense of spirituality, as evidenced in the lead single “Unity,” written and performed on his debut album with his friend and well-known reggae artist Matisyahu.
An unconventional mix of acoustic rock and reggae. His songs are infused with a deep sense of spirituality, as evidenced in the lead single “Unity,” written and performed on his debut album with his friend and well-known reggae artist Matisyahu.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
1:00PM
1:00PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Lindsey Mae
She’s a 19 year-old singer/songwriter from Saratoga Springs, NY who’s been performing live since the age of 15.
She’s a 19 year-old singer/songwriter from Saratoga Springs, NY who’s been performing live since the age of 15.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
1:00PM
1:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Sylvia & The Magic Trunk
Showtimes at 1:30 & 3:45. Sylvia tours with the Magic Trunk, inhabited by a delightful bunch of quick-witted puppets that she magically brings to life through ventriloquism.
Showtimes at 1:30 & 3:45. Sylvia tours with the Magic Trunk, inhabited by a delightful bunch of quick-witted puppets that she magically brings to life through ventriloquism.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
1:30PM
1:30PM
Location:
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Charlie Watts Riots
This foursome has developed an undeniable chemistry and brings to the stage an array of original tunes ripe with Beatlesque melodies atop buzzing guitars.
This foursome has developed an undeniable chemistry and brings to the stage an array of original tunes ripe with Beatlesque melodies atop buzzing guitars.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
2:15PM
2:15PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Constellations
Magnetic front-man Elijah Jones is accompanied by a 5-piece group whose debut album "Southern Gothic" was created to mirror the after hours of the band’s stomping grounds, Atlanta, Georgia. Their lyrics weave through well thought out melodies as well as sonically disorganized sounds.
Magnetic front-man Elijah Jones is accompanied by a 5-piece group whose debut album "Southern Gothic" was created to mirror the after hours of the band’s stomping grounds, Atlanta, Georgia. Their lyrics weave through well thought out melodies as well as sonically disorganized sounds.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
2:15PM
2:15PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Alta Mira
A mixture of indie, progressive and alternative rock, Alta Mira has been turning ears throughout the Northeast.
A mixture of indie, progressive and alternative rock, Alta Mira has been turning ears throughout the Northeast.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
3:30PM
3:30PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
OK Go
Most people know OK Go from their videos, especially those treadmills and the recent "This Too Shall Pass", which broke a YouTube record with over 8 million hits in 2 weeks. But don’t let that distract you- the best part of OK Go is still the music. Catch them on Carson Daly (4/16), David Letterman (4/28), Steven Colbert (4/29), AND Jimmies Kimmel (4/1) & Fallon (5/4).
Most people know OK Go from their videos, especially those treadmills and the recent "This Too Shall Pass", which broke a YouTube record with over 8 million hits in 2 weeks. But don’t let that distract you- the best part of OK Go is still the music. Catch them on Carson Daly (4/16), David Letterman (4/28), Steven Colbert (4/29), AND Jimmies Kimmel (4/1) & Fallon (5/4).
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
3:45PM
3:45PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Mike Gent
A founding member of internationally touring rock band The Figgs, now in their 20th year of recording and performing.
A founding member of internationally touring rock band The Figgs, now in their 20th year of recording and performing.
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
4:45PM
4:45PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
The Royal Tulip Ball
An evening of dining and dancing to honor the new Tulip Queen and Court. Enjoy an elegant dual entrée and music by Body & Soul, A New York Players band. To benefit Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany. Tickets required – call 463-1211, ext. 201. Sponsored by: 3M Scotchlite and NBT Bank
An evening of dining and dancing to honor the new Tulip Queen and Court. Enjoy an elegant dual entrée and music by Body & Soul, A New York Players band. To benefit Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany. Tickets required – call 463-1211, ext. 201. Sponsored by: 3M Scotchlite and NBT Bank
Date:
Sat, May 8, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Time:
6:30PM
6:30PM
Location:
Wolferts Roost Country Club
Wolferts Roost Country Club
Brent McCoy
Showtimes at noon, 2:15 and 4:30. Whether he’s wielding five safety cones, untangling a tape measure, or balancing precariously atop his Rolling Globe-Olla, you’ll be spellbound for the entire show.
Showtimes at noon, 2:15 and 4:30. Whether he’s wielding five safety cones, untangling a tape measure, or balancing precariously atop his Rolling Globe-Olla, you’ll be spellbound for the entire show.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
12th Annual Mother of the Year Award
The Capital District’s most magnificent moms are recognized. One of the five finalists will be crowned the Mother of the Year. Presented by: Bellevue Woman’s Care Center, Times Union & B95.5 FM
The Capital District’s most magnificent moms are recognized. One of the five finalists will be crowned the Mother of the Year. Presented by: Bellevue Woman’s Care Center, Times Union & B95.5 FM
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Josh Carlin & Kids Music Underground
Showtimes at 12:45, 3:00 and 5:15. His exciting 6-piece family band has built a devoted following among kids and parents alike, with their infectious mix of global rhythms and catchy indie-rock.
Showtimes at 12:45, 3:00 and 5:15. His exciting 6-piece family band has built a devoted following among kids and parents alike, with their infectious mix of global rhythms and catchy indie-rock.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
12:45PM
12:45PM
Location:
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Deni Bonet
Deni is a Lilith Fair performer and classically-trained violinist on a mission to prove that there is more to the violin than concertos or hoe-downs!
Deni is a Lilith Fair performer and classically-trained violinist on a mission to prove that there is more to the violin than concertos or hoe-downs!
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
1:00PM
1:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Sylvia & The Magic Trunk
Showtimes at 1:30 & 3:45. Sylvia tours with the Magic Trunk, inhabited by a delightful bunch of quick-witted puppets that she magically brings to life through ventriloquism.
Showtimes at 1:30 & 3:45. Sylvia tours with the Magic Trunk, inhabited by a delightful bunch of quick-witted puppets that she magically brings to life through ventriloquism.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
1:30PM
1:30PM
Location:
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Price Chopper Kid Zone Stage
Return to the Woodstock Era
A Classic Rock Tribute Celebration, the great songs and music of the late 60’s come alive like you have never seen before including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Carlos Santana and more.
A Classic Rock Tribute Celebration, the great songs and music of the late 60’s come alive like you have never seen before including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Carlos Santana and more.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
1:30PM
1:30PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Andrew Hoover
He’s a self-taught, slap-style guitar player who recorded his first EP in his garage and self-released it in 2007.
He’s a self-taught, slap-style guitar player who recorded his first EP in his garage and self-released it in 2007.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
2:15PM
2:15PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Syd
Syd is a singer/songwriter whose love of indie rock, driving rhythms and 50’s pop has separated him from the growing legions of boys wielding guitars.
Syd is a singer/songwriter whose love of indie rock, driving rhythms and 50’s pop has separated him from the growing legions of boys wielding guitars.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
3:30PM
3:30PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
The Cast of Beatlemania
These four seasoned impersonators pay tribute to the most celebrated of rock groups who have dominated rock music since the early 60s.
These four seasoned impersonators pay tribute to the most celebrated of rock groups who have dominated rock music since the early 60s.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
3:30PM
3:30PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Antigone Rising
The four women of Antigone Rising come together to form a hearty blend of rock’n’ roll sensibilities, full-bodied harmonies and in-your-face lyrics. The ladies are thrilled to bestow upon the world a new lead vocalist, Nini Camps.
The four women of Antigone Rising come together to form a hearty blend of rock’n’ roll sensibilities, full-bodied harmonies and in-your-face lyrics. The ladies are thrilled to bestow upon the world a new lead vocalist, Nini Camps.
Date:
Sun, May 9, 2010
Sun, May 9, 2010
Time:
4:45PM
4:45PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
City of Albany Office of Special Events & Volunteer Services
Room 402 City Hall, Albany, NY 12207
phone: 518.434.2032
© 2010 All rights reserved.
Room 402 City Hall, Albany, NY 12207
phone: 518.434.2032
© 2010 All rights reserved.
