| 8 July |
Rockin on the River Concert Series - Hi8us with Lynch -
5pm
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| Rockin on the River ’Wednesday Night’ Concert Series presents ’Hi8us with Lynch’. |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Along the Hedley District Riverfront - Downtown Troy |
Additional Information: For more information contact Elizabeth Young at design@livingroomantiques.com or download the concert schedule
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Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, June 3rd thru September 30th, 2009. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 11 July |
Powers Park Concert Series - Blue Hand Luke -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents this week the Rock and Blues band "Blue Hand Luke". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair!
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Sponsor: Click here for more information.
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Car Wash & Bake Sale to benefit the Feed-A-Kid Program in N. Central -
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| The Missing Link Street Ministry has partnered with the C.O.R.E. Church of Troy, to host a car wash and bake sale to raise money for the new Feed-A-Kid program in North Central. With the sad reality that hungry children exist right here in Troy, the Feed-A-Kid program is helping by serving hot meals to kids ages 5-15, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 6 p.m. at the C.O.R.E. Church of Troy. |
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| Location: C.O.R.E. Church of Troy, located at the corner of 101st & 5th Ave, N. Central |
Additional Information: The C.O.R.E. Church of Troy joined forces with the Missing Link Street Ministry to begin the Feed-A-Kid ministry. CORE Church lead pastor Dave Lewis & Missing Link pastor Willie D. Bacote are working together to reach out to kids and families in the Troy community to make the streets of Troy a safer place to live and raise a family.
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| 12 July |
Uncle Sam Memorial Foundation, Inc Picnic -
12 Noon to 6 p.m.
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| Featuring Chef Michael LoPorto at the grill, music, raffles, appearance by Donny Elvis. |
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Cost: $10 Adults/$5 Kids
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| Location: Prospect Park |
Additional Information: jennuz@aol.com
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| 15 July |
Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, June 3rd thru September 30th, 2009. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Rockin on the River Concert Series - Blues for Breakfast -
5pm
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| Rockin on the River ’Wednesday Night’ Concert Series presents ’Blues for Breakfast’ performing the music of the Grateful Dead. |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Along the Hedley District Riverfront - Downtown Troy |
Additional Information: For more information contact Elizabeth Young at design@livingroomantiques.com or download the concert schedule
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Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 16 July |
Women in Business & Community Night -
5:30 p.m.
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| The Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is teaming up with the Valley Cats and Women in Business & Community. The event will benefit WERC and provide WERC students/graduates with an opportunity to network with other professional women. WERC students will be attending the evening’s event for FREE! A networking (value of $20) event will take place in the luxury suites of the Joe Bruno Stadium. All attendees will have the opportunity to meet & network with other women of the Capital District. This event will begin at 5:30 pm & hors d’oeuvres will be served. Following the networking event, picnic ticket holders will head down to the pavilion where the picnic will be held. |
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Cost: Please see below
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| Location: Joe Bruno Stadium |
Additional Information: The picnic (value of $25) includes: marinated chicken, sausage w/peppers & onions, grilled hamburgers & hot dogs, assorted salads, potato chips, watermelon, soda & water. Every attendee, regardless of ticket, will receive a reserved box ticket to the game & a souvenir. Please call Kim Sheedy at 518-462-7600 x184 or e-mail ksheedy@cdwerc.org.
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| 18 July |
Troy Pig Out - Day 1 -
11am
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| The Troy Pig Out welcomes professional BBQ teams from across the United States for this two day
competition which includes a People’s Choice Beef Rib Eye competition on Saturday, and the main
event on Sunday. The Troy Pig Out is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and the
office of the Governor as the New York State BBQ Championship, qualifying the winner for the
National Championship. Great food and great music are the main attractions for guests to the
festival, with live music filling Riverfront Park on both Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19th and a special fireworks
show on Saturday night over the Hudson River. |
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| Location: Riverfront Park |
Additional Information: For more information visit www.visittroyny.com.
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Powers Park Concert Series - Little Elvis -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents this week the Elvis Presley tribute band "Little Elvis". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair! |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Sponsor: Click here for more information.
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The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby League -
Doors open at 6 p.m.
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| The Hellions vs. The Slaughter Daughters. The Hellions are a rolling juggernaut of tough-as-nails athleticism, brutal competition and white-knuckled excitement. This summer, they will deliver sprawling pile ups, precision whips and lightning fast jams for Capital Region roller derby fans. Women’s roller derby is a full contact, aggressive, competitive sport played on traditional quad skates. For each bout, the Hellions will give a portion of its ticket sales to a local charity. |
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Cost: Please see below
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| Location: Frear Park Ice Rink |
Sponsor: The Hellions of Troy are actively seeking sponsors for our season and will offer advertising at our bouts and on our websites. For more information, please contact hellionssponsorsip@gmail.com.
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Additional Information: Tickets for each bout will be $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $3 for kids under 12. They will be sold through www.brownpapertickets.com and at Troy City Hall. Local bands will perform before and during the halftime of each bout. For more information about the league please visit hellionsoftroyrollerderby.com or download this season's poster Hellions of Troy Poster
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| 19 July |
Troy Pig Out - Day 2 -
11am
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| The Troy Pig Out welcomes professional BBQ teams from across the United States for this two day
competition which includes a People’s Choice Beef Rib Eye competition on Saturday, and the main
event on Sunday. The Troy Pig Out is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and the
office of the Governor as the New York State BBQ Championship, qualifying the winner for the
National Championship. Great food and great music are the main attractions for guests to the
festival, with live music filling Riverfront Park on both Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19th and a special fireworks
show on Saturday night over the Hudson River. |
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| Location: Riverfront Park |
Additional Information: For more information visit www.visittroyny.com.
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| 22 July |
Rockin on the River Concert Series - Hair of the Dog w/Kevin McKrell -
5pm
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| Rockin on the River ’Wednesday Night’ Concert Series presents ’Hair of the Dog with Kevin McKrell’ |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Along the Hedley District Riverfront - Downtown Troy |
Additional Information: For more information contact Elizabeth Young at design@livingroomantiques.com or download the concert schedule
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Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, June 3rd thru September 30th, 2009. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 25 July |
Powers Park Concert Series - Stormfront -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents this week the Billy Joel Tribute brand "Stormfront". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair! |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Sponsor: Click here for more information.
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Giffy BBQ -
3-5 pm Rain or Shine
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| 1/2 Chicken Dinner. Tickets can be purchased from member or at the Pleasantdale Fire Co. Hall. |
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Cost: $10
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| Location: Pleasantdale Fire Co. Hall - 1181 River Road |
Additional Information: pdesond2@nycap.rr.com
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| 27 July |
Free Community Shredding Event -
4:30 - 7 p.m.
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| Free community shredding event at the Tri-City Valley Cats game. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Joe Bruno Stadium |
Additional Information: tiffany.petreikis@consumer.state.ny.us
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| 29 July |
Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, June 3rd thru September 30th, 2009. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Rockin on the River Concert Series - Jamie McLean with 3 for 3 -
5pm
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| Rockin on the River ’Wednesday Night’ Concert Series presents ’Jamie McLean with 3 for 3’. |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Along the Hedley District Riverfront - Downtown Troy |
Additional Information: For more information contact Elizabeth Young at design@livingroomantiques.com or download the concert schedule
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Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: Contact troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for info. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 1 August |
Powers Park Concert Series - Mike & the Monsters -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents this week the Rock & Roll band "Mike & the Monsters". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair! |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Sponsor: Click here for more information.
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7th Annual Arica Lynn Schneider Memorial Golf Tournament -
Shotgun start 12:30
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| 4 Person Scramble, Shotgun Start @ 12:30 p.m. $95 per Golfer; $30 per Non-Golfer. 18 holes, cart, lunch, all you can eat chicken/ribs BBQ, prizes, raffles, music. Registration required and paid in full by July 26th. |
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Cost: $95 Golfer/$30 Non-Golfer
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| Location: Frear Park Golf Course |
Additional Information: Please call Robin Ritrovato @ 326-0112, Paul Schneider @ 271-9312 or e-mail ALSMF@aol.com
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| 5 August |
Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Rain or Shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: The Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 8 August |
Reach the Streets 2009 -
12-6 p.m.
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| BBQ, beverages, popcorn, balloons, face painting, bounce house and other activities for kids throughout the day. Sign ups for back to school supplies (to be distributed at a later date). Bring a lawn chair! Bring your family and neighbors! Featuring music by local artists-4everl, Elijah’s Fire and Theophilus. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Knickerbacker Park |
Sponsor: Sponsored by 4everl Music Ministries, the CORE Church of Troy and Victorious Life Christian Church of Troy.
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Additional Information: Special guests include Pockets the Clown and Bishop, holy hip hop artists.
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Powers Park Concert Series - Loose Cannon Live" -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents country music night with "Loose Cannon Live". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair! |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Sponsor: Click here for more information.
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| 12 August |
Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Rain or shine |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: The Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 15 August |
Powers Park Concert Series - Al Bruno -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents a Neil Diamond and Oldies tribute with "Al Bruno". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair! |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Sponsor: Click here for more information.
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The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby League -
Doors open at 6 p.m.
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| The Hellions vs. Coal City Roller Derby (Wilkes-Barre, PA). The Hellions are a rolling juggernaut of tough-as-nails athleticism, brutal competition and white-knuckled excitement. This summer, they will deliver sprawling pile ups, precision whips and lightning fast jams for Capital Region roller derby fans. Women’s roller derby is a full contact, aggressive, competitive sport played on traditional quad skates. For each bout, the Hellions will give a portion of its ticket sales to a local charity. |
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Cost: Please see below
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| Location: Frear Park Ice Rink |
Sponsor: The Hellions of Troy are actively seeking sponsors for our season and will offer advertising at our bouts and on our websites. For more information, please contact hellionssponsorsip@gmail.com.
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Additional Information: Tickets for each bout will be $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $3 for kids under 12. They will be sold through www.brownpapertickets.com and at Troy City Hall. Local bands will perform before and during the halftime of each bout. For more information about the league please visit hellionsoftroyrollerderby.com or download this season's poster Hellions of Troy Poster
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| 19 August |
Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place.
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Rain or shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: The Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 22 August |
Powers Park Concert Series - Johnny Rabb & the Jailhouse Rockers -
6pm
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| The Powers Park concert series presents this week the Roots Rock & Roll band "Johnny Rabb & the Jailhouse Rockers". Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawnchair! |
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Cost: FREE
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| Location: Powers park is located in North Troy on the corner of 111th Street and 2nd Avenue |
Additional Information: Click here for more information.
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| 26 August |
Little Italy Farmers Market -
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, May 21st thru October 14th, 2009. 2-6 p.m. Spring & Fall, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Summer. Rain or Shine. Located at the Historic Market Place. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Hill Street between Washington & Liberty Street |
Sponsor: Troy Little Italy
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Additional Information: troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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Monument Square Farmers Market -
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Rain or shine. |
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Cost: Free
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| Location: Broadway between Second & River Street |
Sponsor: The Troy Downtown Collaborative
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Additional Information: www.troyneighborhoodmkt@gmail.com for information. www.troyneighborhoodmarket.com
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| 13 September |
Uncle Sam Parade -
1pm
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| The parade starts at 1p.m., RAIN or shine. The parade will step Off from 125th Street and Fifth Avenue and ends at 106th street. The parade will feature a march from local schools, organizations and some military outfits. |
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| Location: |
Additional Information: For more information visit the uncle Sam Parade webpage.
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| 19 September |
The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby League -
Doors open at 6 p.m.
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| The Hellions vs. The Montreal Sexpos. The Hellions are a rolling juggernaut of tough-as-nails athleticism, brutal competition and white-knuckled excitement. This summer, they will deliver sprawling pile ups, precision whips and lightning fast jams for Capital Region roller derby fans. Women’s roller derby is a full contact, aggressive, competitive sport played on traditional quad skates. For each bout, the Hellions will give a portion of its ticket sales to a local charity. |
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Cost: Please see below
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| Location: Frear Park Ice Rink |
Sponsor: The Hellions of Troy are actively seeking sponsors for our season and will offer advertising at our bouts and on our websites. For more information, please contact hellionssponsorsip@gmail.com.
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Additional Information: Tickets for each bout will be $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $3 for kids under 12. They will be sold through www.brownpapertickets.com and at Troy City Hall. Local bands will perform before and during the halftime of each bout. For more information about the league please visit hellionsoftroyrollerderby.com or download this season's poster Hellions of Troy Poster
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| 20 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Chowder Fest
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| 3rd Annual Chowderfest, River Street, Downtown
River Street comes alive with more than 30 local restaurants participating in the 3rd Annual ChowderFest. Chowders range from Seafood to Vegtable and Manhattan to New England. Ice sculptures, live music and refreshing libations, help us kick off a week of Quadricentennial celebrations. |
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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| 21 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Knickerbocker Park
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| Join us in historic Lansingburgh, the oldest section of Troy for a night of live music, vendors, arts and crafts, children’s scavenger hunt, and one of the most time-honored Dutch pastimes- ice skating. It will truly be a night of fun for the entire family.
Amazing Lansingburgh Race
John Connors - Artist
Dutch Treats Troy Bakeries
Face Painting
Craft Vendors
International Food Court
Live Music |
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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| 22 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Russell Sage College
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| Sage Park, Bush Memorial Hall, Russell Sage College Campus. Near the former industrial hub of Troy, the Bush Memorial Hall on the Russell Sage College Campus will play host to a Wine Tasting Festival featuring New York Wines and culinary surprises. The day will feature walking tours of Historic Downtown and an evening gala.
Picnic in the Park
Wine Tasting and Evening Gala
Lecture Series - Rensselaer County Historical Society
Time Capsule
Walking Tour of Early Dutch Sites
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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| 23 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Burden Iron Works
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| One of Troy’s most historic buildings, the Burden Iron Works Museum was recently named one of the Seven to Save by the Preservation League of New York State. An afternoon lecture series, museum tours, and the unveiling of the Hanks Family Bicentennial exhibition will offer a unique glimpse of Troy as it existed 200 years ago.
Photo Op and Presentation of 2009 Seven to Save Designation from the Preservation Leagueof NYS
Tour of the Burden Iron Works Museum
Unveiling of the Hank’s Family Bicentennial Exhibition |
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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| 24 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Little Italy
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| At the turn of the 20th century, Troy’s Little Italy was actually a home for many Irish and Syrian immigrants. The 1909 "Party in the Marketplace" will feature events highlighting the many traditions that have called "Little Italy" home in the last 100 years.
Parade Kickoff
Period Costumes
Music and Ethnic Foods Historical Exhibit of 1909
Replica - Art Exhibit
Clowns and Face Painting |
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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| 25 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Downtown Troy
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| One of Troy’s newest and most popular traditions, Troy Night Out closes the week of century celebrations with live music, adventurous activities, family friendly entertainment, street art and fireworks.
Fire Works
Downtown Window Decorating
Commissioned Art/ Public Art (horseshoes)
Trolley Rides |
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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| 27 September |
Quadricentennial Celebration - Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch
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| The Grand Finale of the Quadricentennial will feature the dedication of Quadricentennial Park, opening of a new boat launch, a flotilla of famous ships and barges that have carved the history of this area, and an afternoon of events to culminate this wonderful anniversary.
Boat Launch/Park Dedication
Vendors
Flotilla |
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Additional Information: For more information on Troy's Quadricentennial celebration visit the Quadricentennial Website.
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