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2010 CALENDAR

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		Walkabout Wednesdays are back for 2010!           Click here for the full summer schedule!
	Capitol Building & Senate Chamber Time TBA Price TBA Postponed.  Check back for the new date!	Fireside Chat with the City Historian- POSTPONED!  Check back for the new date! Before it gets warm enough for Walkabout Wednesdays, join us for the next installment of our "Fireside Chats with the City Historian" series.  Albany City Historian, Tony Opalka, will give an informal lecture on two important builders in Albany's history- James Eaton & David Orr.  Eaton & Orr, who were vaguely contemporaries, built in two variations of Gothic style architecture across much of the city.   RSVP  at 518.465.0876 10, or ino[at]historic-albany[dot]org Architect & Author Sam White presents on Architect Stanford White.*This talk has been postponed.* The Society of Architectural Historians and HAF are partnering up once again, this time to host architect Sam White.  White will speak abou this recent book on architect Stanord White.  The talk will be preceded by a tour of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, where White, then working in Richardson's Office, did much design work on the Chamber.  Tour and talk co-sponsored by the Turpin Bannister Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians.  RSVP's required- call 518.465.0876 or email info[at]historic-albany[dot]org to RSVP or for more info!
July 2010	Friday, July 23rd- Sunday, July 25th St. Joseph's Church, 38 Ten Broeck St., Albany, NY Times TBA Tuesday, July 27th SW Corner Lodge and Pine Streets 5:30-7pm Members only	"Heavy"- Art, Music, & Performance Event The Market Place Gallery (http://themarketplacegallery.bigcartel.com/), Sam Contompasis, and HAF presents "Heavy", a three day art festival at St. Joseph's Church.  International and National artist will present the best in street art and grand scale installations.  Featured artist include Sam Bassett (sambassett.com), Veng (vengpaintings.com), Scott Michael Ackerman, Peter Leue, and others.   Click here to download sponsorship information.  For questions, contact HAF at 465-0876 x10. Heavy has been extended! Join Market Place Gallery and HAF for another great weekend of art and music.  Friday, July 30th from 5-11 pm and Saturday, July 31st from 2-11pm. Centennial Hall Tour Join HAF for an impromptu tour to observe preservation in motion. Members are invited to tour Albany architect, Albert Fuller’s 1898-99 Centennial Hall amidst the rehabilitation. This Romanesque Revival building is being carefully transformed with ornate stained glass, recreated bronze fixtures and detailed mill work. Come and explore the stunning building while restoration is in progress! Space is limited, so call or email HAF to reserve your spot today! Contact us at 465-0876 x12 or cmacri@historic-albany.org
August 2010	Thursday, August 5th Delaware Ave & Marshall St. 5:30pm- 7pm Members only Friday, August 6th- Saturday August 7th Historic Albany Foundation,  89 Lexington Ave, Albany, NY 9am- 5pm Wednesday, August 18th South Main Ave. 5:30pm-7:00pm $6 for HAF members, $12 for general public Saturday, August 28th- Sunday, August 29th St. Joseph's Church, 38 Ten Broeck St. Albany, NY Times TBA	Hook & Ladder 4 Tour Albany Fire Department and City Historian Tony Opalka take members on a guided tour through Marcus Renyolds' framed fire house. To reserve your  spot and or more information, call 518.465.0876, or email ino[at]historic-albany[dot]org. Art* Ephemera* Salvage~ Summer Sidewalk Sale Missed an oppurtunity to find fantastic Albany art at BUILT? Historic Albany members have decided to  make their collections of Albany art and ephemera open to the public. Come out and browse the these great collections.  10% off all Warehouse purchases! Click for more information Walkabout Wednesdays- Winchester Gables- Spanish- style homes of Pine Hills with Lorraine Weiss For the final installment of the Walkabout Wednesday series we will explore the Spanish colonial revival home that adorn  South Main Ave.  Lorraine Weiss  will take us through the magnifcant history of these home and their influence on the City of Albany.  Please join Historic Albany  for this last great tour of the summer. We will meet in front of  114 South Main Ave.Reservations required; call 518.465.0876 x10, or email info[at]historic-albany[dot]org Music Festival The B3nson Recording Company (http://b3nson.net) and Friends will be hosting a two day Music Festival from August 28th thru 29th at St. Joseph's Church.  The Festival will feature regional Indie Rock artists.  Check back for more information!
September 2010	Sunday, September 26th Albany Mansion Neighborhood 2pm-5pm $45	Mansion Neighborhood's Cooks and Kitchens Tour The Mansion Neighborhood second Cooks and Kitchens Tour will take place on Sunday Septemeber 26th, from 2pm to 5pm.  This event has something for everyone- houses, gardens, and food, glorious food.  Guest will visit 3 homes to enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert, but not all in that order- on this tour, some lucky people will get to enjoy dessert first! The tour will start at the corner of Philip Street and Madison Avenue, where your tour guide will reveal the menu and provide the tour booklet with all recipes, so no need to take notes. Reserve your spot today for only $45, with a check made payable to the Mansion Neighborhood Association, c/o Mary Ellen Piche, 66 Elm Street, Albany, NY 12202. Be sure to note any food or pet allergies! For more information or any questions, contact Maura Moneymaker at 518.436.7848