2013 Events and Programs Announced for Downtown Albany, New York

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ALBANY, NY (04/03/2013)(readMedia)-- The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces their events and programs for the 2013 calendar year. Spread throughout the downtown Albany district, these initiatives are designed to impact the economic climate and the quality of life for Downtown employees, business, residents, as well as visitors to New York's Capital City. Many of the BID events are free and open to the public.

"Our 2013 events give attendees a thorough scope of what downtown Albany has to offer by encouraging public to explore multiple activities and venues" said Georgette Steffens, Executive Director, BID, "Events have proven to be a successful element of BID services through an increase in attendance and continued stakeholder satisfaction."

2013 BID events include:

Downtown Albany Spring 2013 Restaurant Week

Pick a menu, grab your friends and enjoy three-course meals for just $20.13. Complete restaurant surveys for your chance to win great prizes.

4/20/2013 – 4/26/2013 | Participating Downtown Restaurants

Downtown Albany Blues Music Contest

Regional talent compete for a chance to perform during Blues Night at the popular Alive @ Five music series. Vote for your favorite act at this free event.

5/3/2013 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Participating Downtown Venues

Downtown Albany BID Annual Meeting

Join us as we highlight our successes from 2012 and set the course for 2013 and beyond.

5/14/2013 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Times Union Center

Illuminate Downtown

Stroll through an illuminated replica of downtown Albany. Dive into samplings from over 60 Downtown restaurants, pubs, retailers, services & businesses.

5/14/2013 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Times Union Center

Sculpture in the Streets Public Art Exhibition

Tour our Downtown public art exhibit, highlighting regional and world-renowned artists.

Beginning June 2013 | Federal Plaza

Sculpture in the Streets Garden Party

Join us outdoors for the launch of the 2013 Sculpture in the Streets exhibit. Food, drinks, music, and a silent auction.

6/14/2013 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Liberty Park

Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition

Regional jazz talent compete for a chance to perform during Albany's Riverfront Jazz Festival. Vote for your favorite act at this free event.

9/6/2013 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Participating Downtown Venues

Downtown Albany Fall Car Show

Join us and the Saratoga Automobile Museum for cars and motorcycles from all eras within Albany's Historic District. Vote for your favorite vehicles at this free event.

10/12/2013 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | North Pearl Street

Downtown Albany Fall 2013 Restaurant Week

Pick a menu, grab your friends and enjoy three-course meals for just $20.13. Complete restaurant surveys for your chance to win great prizes.

10/19/2013 – 10/25/2013 | Participating Downtown Restaurants

Jingle Elf Quest

Find and take photos of elves hidden in Downtown businesses during this week-long free event for a chance to win great prizes.

12/4/2013 – 12/11/2013 | Participating Downtown Venues

More information on each specific event can be found on the BID's website, www.downtownalbany.org.

Since 1996, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) has worked to restore, promote and maintain the character and vitality of downtown Albany and improve the quality of life and overall image of downtown for those who work in, live in and visit New York's Capital City. The BID is a private, not-for profit 501(c) (3) organization. For more information about Downtown Albany BID please visit downtownalbany.org | @DowntownAlbany or call (518) 465-2143.

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