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SCULPTURE IN THE STREETS BRINGS DUTCH CLOG ARTWORK DOWNTOWN

Since 2006, Downtown Albany Sculpture in the Streets has been bringing beautiful, local art to Downtown Albany. This year the program will bring 6 large-scale clogs at seven feet long and 4 smaller pairs of Dutch clogs at three feet long to outdoor, public locations throughout downtown Albany's business and entertainment corridors.
It's official! Get a sneak peek at one of this year's amazing Alive at Five shows!
Proposed changes to the city of Albany's zoning laws could bring an annual fee of $300 - $900 to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and other venues that host live, amplified entertainment. This includes everything from live music and open-mic nights, to comedy shows and trivia games.

Opponents of the bill have started an online petition, which currently has more than 1,600 signatures. The bill's opponents include musicians, performers, and business owners, who all agree that this will be a big step in the wrong direction for the local live entertainment scene.

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Cancer Survivor In The Spotlight

When Corinna Caracci was diagnosed with cancer at just 20 years of age, she decided to "Make A Wish" -- never dreaming it would come true more than 20 years later.

If you were at the recent Chicago concert at the Palace Theater in Albany, you might have seen Corinna up on stage as she was singing alongside one of her favorite bands. Fighting back the nerves of singing in front of thousands, Corinna found herself enjoying an unforgettable experience.



Wondering how she came about getting the opportunity to sing along with Chicago that night? We caught up with Corinna for a 10 Questions interview about the experience, and here's what she had to say...
violin.jpgJoshua Bell is performing with the Albany Symphony Orchestra at the Palace Theater next month. Known as "the greatest American violinist active today", he'll be in good company on December 17th when he comes to Albany. The event will feature Tchaikovsky's famous Violin Concerto, and favorites by Ellington, Bizet, Strauss, as well as an exciting composition by Bruce MacCombie.

Here's the kicker: you could win two tickets to see this great show right here on Albany.com - a $170 value! Enter here for your chance to win (entering every day will greatly increase your chances).

Read on for more information about Joshua Bell...
After Tropical Storm Irene hit last Sunday, many area towns and villages were severly hit hard with damage. Margaretville (pictured), Arkville, Fleischmanns, Phoenicia, Roxbury, Boiceville and others were among the hardest hit in the state by flooding.
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we mentioned Belleayre Music Festival has changed its September 3rd concert by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to a Flood Relief Benefit to help raise funds for the area communities that were so devastated because of the flooding. 

Tickets for this holiday weekend show are: $66, $56, $46, $36, $25 (lawn). Additional donations for the local flood relief effort will also be welcome. For tickets or additional information, please call 800 942-6904, ext. 1344 or visit: www.belleayremusic.org or e-mail: Belleayremusicfestival@gmail.com.

To mail donations, please make checks payable to: Belleayre Consersatory and mail to: P.O. Box 198, Highmount, NY 12441.
Media sponsors for the 2011 season include: WDST Radio, WKZE Radio and Albany.com

If you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation, we welcome contributions with checks made payable to the Belleayre Conservatory and mailed to: Belleayre Conservatory, P.O. Box 198, Highmount, NY 12441.

Read on below for the full story submitted by Belleayre
This year a new event fires up a little friendly competition in the Capital Region. The first ever, Downtown Albany Jazz Fest Competition pits top jazz artist from across the region against each other for a chance to perform as the opening act at the Riverfront Annual Jazz Fest.
Who's headlining the news with their orchestral accolades in Albany? It isn't some visiting group - it's our very own Albany Symphony Orchestra.


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