Event Schedule

 

At The Plaza Summer Season Kick-off Party featuring Solid Smoke

 

 

Wednesday, June 25

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

OGS invites its colleagues, neighbors and Empire Plaza visitors to join us for a special Kick-Off lunchtime concert with soul sensations, Solid Smoke.  Bring a brown bag or order some lunch from one of our vendors, test your pitching speed with the Valley Cats or enjoy a mid-day musical break.

 

 

       

 

                                         

 

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Price Chopper’s July 4th on the Plaza                  

 

     

                                   

 

Friday, July 4

2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

 

A Capital Region family tradition, this annual holiday event features live music with Soul Session, Positively 518 with more artists to be announced.  This daylong event promises fun for everyone, including games, giveaways, great food and craft vendors. The day is capped off with the best fireworks show in the region.

 

 

3:00 p.m.    518 Positive Reinforcement

4:25 p.m.    Soul Session

5:45 p.m.    Blotto

7:15 p.m.    Program

7:55 p.m.   John  Waite (http://www.johnwaite.com/main.htm)

 

9:15 p.m.   Fireworks!

 

 

    

 

 

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GE’s Kids Day with the Sippy Cups

 

                                               

 

Sunday, July 13

Noon – 5 p.m.

 

The San Francisco-based, Sippy Cups, bring a high-energy, rock-and-roll experience to all ages.  Flanked by giant puppets and juggling unicyclists, and Pogo-ing preschoolers, the Sippy Cups craft a pint-size version of a magical mystery tour. Also featured will be the music of Uncle Rock and kids of all ages will enjoy the talents of ventriloquist Sylvia and The Magic Trunk. The day will also provide a wide range of events for kids, including a kite building workshop and the ultra-smart and ultra-cool GE Scientists.

 

Noon         The Sippy Cups (http://www.thesippycups.com/)

1:15 p.m.   The Sippy Cups

1:15 p.m.   Meet & Greet (TBD)

2:15 p.m.   Uncle Rock (http://www.unclerock.com/)

3:00 p.m.   The Sippy Cups

4:00 p.m.   Uncle Rock

 

 

The Sunshine Stage

1:00 p.m.   Sylvia and the Magic Trunk (http://www.themagictrunk.com/)

1:35 p.m.   Erick the Mirthiful

2:00 p.m.   Sylvia and the Magic Trunk

3:30 p.m.   Sylvia and the Magic Trunk

4:05 p.m.   Erick the Mirthiful

 

          

                          

 

 

 

 

Robert Randolph and the Family Band in Concert

 

 

Wednesday, July 16

6 p.m – 10 p.m.

 

Featuring special guests Arrested Development and Danielia Cotton

Pedal steel guitar phenomenon Robert Randolph brings his infectious sound to the Plaza stage.  Fresh off tours with Eric Clapton and the Dave Matthews Band, Robert Randolph and the Family Band is poised to become the next great American band.  Also performing are Arrested Development. It’s been 15 years since they broke through with their lyrics of hope. Now they’re out to change the world of music again.

 

6:00 p.m.   Daniela Cotton (http://www.danielia.com/)

7:15 p.m.   Arrested Development (http://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/)

8:45 p.m.   Robert Randolph & The Family Band  (http://www.robertrandolph.net/)

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Plaza Music Fest featuring Cowboy Junkies

 

 

Saturday, July 26  

2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

 

Also featuring with Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, The Mother Truckers and Rocky Velvet.

From their first shows in Toronto in 1985, the Cowboy Junkies have been a fan favorite, with a career the spans 11 studio albums. On tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album The Trinity Sessions, they’ve redefine themselves with their latest release Trinity Revisited.

 

2:00 p.m.  Ramblin Jug Stompers (http://www.jugstompers.com/)

3:30 p.m.  Rocky Velvet (http://www.rockyvelvet.com/)

5:00 p.m.  Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus (http://www.slambovia.com/)

7:00 p.m.  The Mother Truckers (http://themothertruckers.com/)

8:45 p.m.  Cowboy Junkies (http://www.cowboyjunkies.com/)

                                     

                      

                                                  

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Swing Night with the Count Basie Orchestra and Royal Crown Revue

 

           

 

Wednesday, July 30         

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

 

With special guest, Tony DeSare

Dance the night away to the sounds of the Count Basie Orchestra – 18 great jazz performers dedicated to upholding sound of Count Basie’s sound. The Royal Crown Revue provides a unique blend of vintage sounds, style and fashion that created the blueprint for the entire neo-swing movement of the 1990’s.

 

6:00 p.m.   Tony DeSare (http://www.tonydesare.com/)

7:15 p.m.   The Count Basie Orchestra

8:45 p.m.   Royal Crown Revue (http://www.rcr.com/)

 

 

          

 

          

 

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African American Family Day, Celebrating the African Diaspora

Featuring The Temptations Revue featuring Dennis Edwards

 

 

Saturday, August 2           

Noon  –  7 p.m.

 

African American Family Day is dedicated to embodying Five Community Principles - family, love, peace, unity and respect. This year we welcome Motown legends, The Temptations Revue featuring Dennis Edwards, three-time Apollo winners, Black Violin, and from The Roots, Rahzel featuring DJ JS-1. Also, be sure to check out the all-new Madison Avenue Block Party with Solid Smoke, Price Chopper's House of BBQ and extended Kids Zone, participate in the Capital Region's Largest Electric Slide, visit the State Museum for a variety of cultural displays and spend the day enjoying all of our fantastic activities for all ages.

 

Main Stage 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Teen Stage 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Community Kids' Stage Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Gospel Stage Noon - 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Electric Slide 6:15 - 7:00 p.m.

 

 

NY State Museum 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Featuring replica of the Emancipation Proclamation, Interactive

Cultural Dance and Harlem Exhibition

 

Full List and Overview of Activities

 

 

 

                           

 

             

 

                             

 

 

                                

 

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At the Plaza Food Festival

 

 

Wednesday, August 6      

11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

 

Featuring K.T. Tunstall with Leon Russell, Martha Wainwright and the Audiostars; Lunchtime music provided by Nite Train. This event features great music and food with more than 70 specialty vendors serving up your favorite lunch and dinner treats and this year, don’t miss their new and improved Pride of New York Marketplace.

 

 

11:00 a.m.   Lunchtime music with Nite Train (http://www.nitetrainband.com/)

5:00 p.m.    The Audiostars (http://www.theaudiostars.com/)

6:00 p.m.    Martha Wainwright (http://www.marthawainwright.com/)

7:00 p.m.    Leon Russell (http://www.leonrussellrecords.com/)

8:45 p.m.    KT Tunstall (http://www.kttunstall.com/)

 

         

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                               

 

 

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Hannaford Hispanic Heritage Celebration

 

  

 

Saturday, September 13  

3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Featuring Tiempo Libre , Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra and Hermanos Mariachi

Queridos Amigos. Kick off  Hispanic Heritage Month with Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre, one the hottest young Latin bands today. The Miami-based band has become known for their incendiary, joyful performances of timba - an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz.  Local favorite Alex Torres and the traditional Hermanos Mariachi are also sure to bring seductive rhythms and a time honored Latin sound to the Plaza.

 

3:00 p.m.    Hermanos Mariachi

3:45 p.m.    Demonstration (TBA)

4:30 p.m.    Youth Presentation (TBA)

5:15 p.m.    Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra  (http://www.alextorres.com/orchestra.html)

6:30 p.m.    Hermanos Mariachi

7:00 p.m.    Demonstration (TBA)

7:30 p.m.   Tiempo Libre (http://www.tiempolibremusic.com/)