ALBANY, NY - Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany have announced the musical line up for the 2011 Alive at Five Concert Series.

These concerts are presented free and open to the public on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Albany Riverfront Park amphitheatre at the Corning Preserve

June 2

VERTICAL HORIZON with Mirk

June 9

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND with Collette & The Mudcats

June 16

10,000 MANIACS with The Erin Harkes Band 

June 23

MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS with New York Funk Exchange

June 30

THOMPSON SQUARE with The Hillbilly Horns

July 7

BURTON CUMMINGS – The Voice of the Guess Who with Sly Fox & the Hustlers

July 14

IRISH NIGHT!
CARBON LEAF and ENTER THE HAGGIS

July 21

KANSAS with Spaceland

There might still be snow on the ground but that won't stop J. B. Thacher State Park and other Capital District State Parks from planning for the upcoming summer season. State Park facilities are taking reservations now for picnic pavilions and tent rentals.

State Park facilities are taking reservations now for picnic pavilions and tent rentals.  Because the demand is so high, many of the parks reservations are handled using a lottery system. 

The pavilions are great for family events, weddings, parties, picnics, business or organizational outings. Those interested are encouraged to make their reservation early.  The parks feature a full range of amenities from small private tents in secluded settings to large 200-person picnic pavilions with adjacent restrooms, recreational facilities, and parking.

Prices range from $50 to $200.  Inquiries should be made directly to the park or site.

The following is a list of parks and sites with pavilion and tent rentals available:

J. B. Thacher State Park, Albany County – 872-1237

Grafton Lakes State Park, Rensselaer County – 279-1155

Schodack Island State Park, Rensselaer County – 732-0187

Cherry Plain State Park, Rensselaer County – 279-1155

Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer County – 463-8738