Saturday, May 25, 20132013
SCHEDULE
Schedule
Carillon Concert
Professional carillonneur Dr. Charles Semowich kicks off the 65th Annual Albany Tulip Festival with a special musical program on City Hall’s historic 49-bell carillon.
Professional carillonneur Dr. Charles Semowich kicks off the 65th Annual Albany Tulip Festival with a special musical program on City Hall’s historic 49-bell carillon.
Date:
Fri, May 10, 2013
Fri, May 10, 2013
Time:
11:30AM
11:30AM
Location:
City Hall
City Hall
Traditional Street Scrubbing
The traditional Dutch practice of scrubbing the streets before a big event features a Mayoral Proclamation, the 2013 Tulip Queen Finalists and more!
The traditional Dutch practice of scrubbing the streets before a big event features a Mayoral Proclamation, the 2013 Tulip Queen Finalists and more!
Date:
Fri, May 10, 2013
Fri, May 10, 2013
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
State and Lodge Streets, Albany
State and Lodge Streets, Albany
Tulip Festival Luncheon
A farewell to 2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan and her Court. Proceeds benefit the Tulip Fund at the Community Foundation. Tickets required; call 518.275.6813.
A farewell to 2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan and her Court. Proceeds benefit the Tulip Fund at the Community Foundation. Tickets required; call 518.275.6813.
Date:
Fri, May 10, 2013
Fri, May 10, 2013
Time:
12:30PM
12:30PM
Location:
Hotel Albany (State & Lodge Streets, Albany)
Hotel Albany (State & Lodge Streets, Albany)
Drawing Up Central: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Presented by Central Avenue Business Improvement District, Equinox Inc., and the City of Albany. This community-wide event will feature artists from all over the region, competing for prizes in a sidewalk chalk art contest. To compete, visit www.centralbid.com/sidewalk-art-2013 or call 518.462.4300.
Presented by Central Avenue Business Improvement District, Equinox Inc., and the City of Albany. This community-wide event will feature artists from all over the region, competing for prizes in a sidewalk chalk art contest. To compete, visit www.centralbid.com/sidewalk-art-2013 or call 518.462.4300.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
10:00AM
10:00AM
Location:
Lower Central Avenue
Lower Central Avenue
Tulip Queen Pre-Coronation
Performances from local musical groups precede the formal Tulip Queen coronation ceremony.
Performances from local musical groups precede the formal Tulip Queen coronation ceremony.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
11:00AM
11:00AM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Solar City's Green Market (Sat & Sun)
Presented by Solar City. Green expo highlighting sustainable goods, energy-efficient resources, recycling tips and more.
Presented by Solar City. Green expo highlighting sustainable goods, energy-efficient resources, recycling tips and more.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
11:00AM
11:00AM
Location:
Willett Street & Hudson Ave park entrance
Willett Street & Hudson Ave park entrance
Tulip Queen Procession
2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan and Mayor Jerry Jennings lead the five 2013 Tulip Queen finalists to the Lakehouse Amphitheatre Stage.
2012 Tulip Queen Emily Finnegan and Mayor Jerry Jennings lead the five 2013 Tulip Queen finalists to the Lakehouse Amphitheatre Stage.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
11:45AM
11:45AM
Location:
Formal Tulip Beds by Moses Statue
Formal Tulip Beds by Moses Statue
Airborne Jugglers (Sat. & Sun.)
12:00pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm: This astounding, crowd-pleasing juggling team has traveled the globe entertaining audiences for over 20 years!Presented by Price Chopper, Catseye, and Radio Disney AM 1460.
12:00pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm: This astounding, crowd-pleasing juggling team has traveled the globe entertaining audiences for over 20 years!Presented by Price Chopper, Catseye, and Radio Disney AM 1460.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
KidZone
KidZone
Tulip Queen Coronation
Mayor Jennings crowns the 65th Albany Tulip Queen in this traditional ceremony.
Mayor Jennings crowns the 65th Albany Tulip Queen in this traditional ceremony.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Radio Disney Road Show (Sat. & Sun.)
12:45pm, 3:00pm, 5:15pm:It’s interactive fun for the whole family with the Radio Disney crew! Presented by Price Chopper, Catseye, and Radio Disney AM 1460.
12:45pm, 3:00pm, 5:15pm:It’s interactive fun for the whole family with the Radio Disney crew! Presented by Price Chopper, Catseye, and Radio Disney AM 1460.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
12:45PM
12:45PM
Location:
Kid Zone Stage
Kid Zone Stage
Tor & the Fjords
Indie pop singer-songwriter (and librarian) Tor Loney plays heartfelt, distinctive and original music.
Indie pop singer-songwriter (and librarian) Tor Loney plays heartfelt, distinctive and original music.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
1:00PM
1:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Royal Teeth
Sporting a sound that’s not quite pop and not quite electronic, this six-piece New Orleans indie dance party is poised to take a big bite out of 2013. Their debut LP hits the streets later this year, but the band has already been featured on “Last Call with Carson Daly” and landed their breakthrough single “Wild” in car commercials and video game soundtracks.
Sporting a sound that’s not quite pop and not quite electronic, this six-piece New Orleans indie dance party is poised to take a big bite out of 2013. Their debut LP hits the streets later this year, but the band has already been featured on “Last Call with Carson Daly” and landed their breakthrough single “Wild” in car commercials and video game soundtracks.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
1:00PM
1:00PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Melvin the Magnificent (Sat. & Sun.)
1:30 PM & 3:45PM: A hilarious, action-packed magic show featuring Melvin the Magnificent and his assistant, Hocus Pocus the Magic Bunny Rabbit. Presented by Price Chopper, Catseye, and Radio Disney AM 1460.
1:30 PM & 3:45PM: A hilarious, action-packed magic show featuring Melvin the Magnificent and his assistant, Hocus Pocus the Magic Bunny Rabbit. Presented by Price Chopper, Catseye, and Radio Disney AM 1460.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
1:30PM
1:30PM
Location:
KidZone
KidZone
Olivia Quillio
Torchy, jazzy, soulful folk from a young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a voice beyond her years.
Torchy, jazzy, soulful folk from a young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a voice beyond her years.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
2:15PM
2:15PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
The Features
This experimental, exhilarating Nashville band is known far and wide as one of the best live rock combos around. The band’s new self-titled album, due May 14th, finds The Features retaining their unshakable pop hooks while embracing a slew of previously untapped styles.
This experimental, exhilarating Nashville band is known far and wide as one of the best live rock combos around. The band’s new self-titled album, due May 14th, finds The Features retaining their unshakable pop hooks while embracing a slew of previously untapped styles.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
2:30PM
2:30PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Rick Rourke & Lost Wages
Raw, honest, rough and tumble roots music featuring some of the area’s finest musicians. Presented by Exit 97.7.
Raw, honest, rough and tumble roots music featuring some of the area’s finest musicians. Presented by Exit 97.7.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
3:30PM
3:30PM
Location:
Amp State
Amp State
Silversun Pickups
This Grammy-nominated, critically-praised Los Angeles quartet has established itself as a potent force in 21st century rock. Their latest LP, Neck of the Woods, sees the band stretching the boundaries of their cinematic rock ‘n’ roll with confidence, invention, and undeniable ambition
This Grammy-nominated, critically-praised Los Angeles quartet has established itself as a potent force in 21st century rock. Their latest LP, Neck of the Woods, sees the band stretching the boundaries of their cinematic rock ‘n’ roll with confidence, invention, and undeniable ambition
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
4:00PM
4:00PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Bryan Thomas
A true Capital Region original, soul rocker Bryan Thomas is known for his electrifying performances and eclectic, intelligent songwriting.
A true Capital Region original, soul rocker Bryan Thomas is known for his electrifying performances and eclectic, intelligent songwriting.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
4:45PM
4:45PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
The Royal Tulip Ball
An elegant evening of dining and dancing to honor the new Tulip Queen and Court. Proceeds benefit The Albany Promise. Tickets required; contact Capital Affairs at 518.388.9240.Sponsored by ShopRite.
An elegant evening of dining and dancing to honor the new Tulip Queen and Court. Proceeds benefit The Albany Promise. Tickets required; contact Capital Affairs at 518.388.9240.Sponsored by ShopRite.
Date:
Sat, May 11, 2013
Sat, May 11, 2013
Time:
6:30PM
6:30PM
15th Annual Mother of the Year Award
Presented by St. Peter's Health Partners, Times Union & B95.5 FM. The Capital Region’s most outstanding moms are recognized as Mayor Jennings and Joe Condon of B95.5 crown the 15th Annual Mother of the Year.
Presented by St. Peter's Health Partners, Times Union & B95.5 FM. The Capital Region’s most outstanding moms are recognized as Mayor Jennings and Joe Condon of B95.5 crown the 15th Annual Mother of the Year.
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
12:00PM
12:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Zumba! with Instructor Corrine Bland
Zumba is a thrilling, Latin-inspired dance fitness workout. Millions of people worldwide are enjoying this joyful phenomenon to party themselves into better shape and overall health.
Zumba is a thrilling, Latin-inspired dance fitness workout. Millions of people worldwide are enjoying this joyful phenomenon to party themselves into better shape and overall health.
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
12:30PM
12:30PM
Location:
Washington Park Parade Grounds
Washington Park Parade Grounds
Annie & The Hedonists
Led by Annie Rosen’s powerful vocals, the Hedonists cover an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz, folk roots and more.
Led by Annie Rosen’s powerful vocals, the Hedonists cover an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz, folk roots and more.
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
1:00PM
1:00PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Grand Central Station
A group of accomplished musicians with over 30 years experience, these Capital Region dance band favorites play party music from every era.
A group of accomplished musicians with over 30 years experience, these Capital Region dance band favorites play party music from every era.
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
1:30PM
1:30PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
MaryLeigh Roohan
Stunning folk-rock and alt-pop from talented young singer-songwriter-guitarist MaryLeigh Roohan and her all-star band.
Stunning folk-rock and alt-pop from talented young singer-songwriter-guitarist MaryLeigh Roohan and her all-star band.
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
2:15PM
2:15PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
The Dylan Perrillo Orchestra
Featuring a who’s who of up-and-coming Capital Region musical talent, this colorful acoustic ensemble celebrates the beginnings of jazz.
Featuring a who’s who of up-and-coming Capital Region musical talent, this colorful acoustic ensemble celebrates the beginnings of jazz.
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
3:30PM
3:30PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
Bennie & The Jets
America’s premier Elton John tribute band, Bennie & The Jets combine superb musicianship and amazing theatrics into a show you won’t soon forget!
America’s premier Elton John tribute band, Bennie & The Jets combine superb musicianship and amazing theatrics into a show you won’t soon forget!
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
3:30PM
3:30PM
Location:
Main Stage
Main Stage
Eastbound Jesus
This rapidly rising roots-rock ensemble specializes in high-energy Americana and their own signature brand of “northern rock”. Bring your dancing shoes!
This rapidly rising roots-rock ensemble specializes in high-energy Americana and their own signature brand of “northern rock”. Bring your dancing shoes!
Date:
Sun, May 12, 2013
Sun, May 12, 2013
Time:
4:45PM
4:45PM
Location:
Amp Stage
Amp Stage
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phone: 518.434.2032
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