Event Information

Saturday Night Banquet (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

This event is shaping up as a unique experience! With a limited registration of 63 people, this event is sure to fill up fast.

The cost of the dinner is $29.00. Your menu choices are Chicken Monterey, Grilled London Broil, or Vegetable Terrine. The appetizer is eggplant ravioli. The salad is garden salad. Designed by prof chef. Dessert is chocolate chip cheesecake. Email Jen at banquet @ albacon . orgfor ingredient list, questions.

Saturday Night Event (8:00pm - 10:00pm)

Hal video taped an interview with Gil Santini at Albacon 2003 in which he reminisced and talked about his work in progress. The Programming Committee is presenting this interview to remember our former Guest of Honor and good friend. Join us in celebrating Hal Clement on Saturday in the Capital Room.

Regency Dance (Friday Night)

Enjoy lively historical dancing of the early 1800's; the era of Napoleon and Wellington, Jane Austen and Lord Byron! Albacon's annual Regency Dance will again be hosted by the Elegant Arts Society. Regency costume is admired but not required. Absolutely no experience is necessary - all dances will be taught and called by Susan de Guardiola. The Regency Dance is scheduled for Friday night after the Ice Cream Social.

Area Events

This is a list of events happening before, after, or during Albacon that you may find interesting. Albacon and LASTSFA present no agreements, ties, or implied endorsements with these events. They are presented to assist you in planning.

• NYS Museum. Multiple exhibits including "Emergency Medical Services in New York: Help Is Here". October is Archaelogy Month. 518-474-1354 or More Info . . .
• Albany Aqua Duck Tours. Standard runs in the morning and afternoon with one run each on Saturday and Sunday. Check site or call for schedule. $2 to $20 depending on age. Tour albany from the land for the first half of the tour and then into the river you go for a tour of the shoreline and additional sights. All in the same vehicle! Runs May through October. 518-462-DUCK or More Info . . .
• Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Empire State Plaza and Concourse. Art on display from Oli Sihvonen, Claes Oldenburg, Theodoros Stamos, Raymond Parker, Alexander Calder, and many more. More Info . . .
• 10/02/2004 Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, 11:00am, Empire State Plaza - The Egg. Performances of "Guess How Much I Love You" and "I Love My Little Storybook". Recommended for ages 3 - 6. $6 (Child). $8 (Adult). 518-473-1845 or More Info . . .
• 10/02/2004 Race for the Cure, Empire State Plaza Outdoor Plaza. More Info . . .
• 10/02/2004 Lizz Wright, 8:00pm, Empire State Plaza - The Egg. Jazz Performance. $22. 518-473-1845 or More Info . . .
• 10/03/2004 Music from India, 7:00pm, Empire State Plaza - The Egg. Performances by multiple musicians in cooperation with Tri-City India Association. $24. 518-473-1845 or More Info . . .
• 10/05/2004 - 10/07/2004 Empire State Hobby & Crafts Fair, Empire State Plaza North Concourse. More Info . . .
• 10/07/2004 Oktoberfest, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Empire State Plaza South Concourse. German food and beverages with entertainment by "Big Wally". More Info . . .
• 10/07/2004 The Bad Plus, 7:00pm, Empire State Plaza - The Egg. Performance of the Jazz Trio of Anderson, Iverson, and King. $24. 518-473-1845 or More Info . . .
• 10/13/2004 SEFA Fair, Empire State Plaza North Concourse. More Info . . .
• 10/13/2004 - 10/15/2004 Book Fair, Empire State Plaza South Concourse. More Info . . .
• 10/15/2004 - 10/16/2004 UNIVERSES: SLANGUAGE, 8:00pm, Empire State Plaza - The Egg. Performances that explore language as it evolves through experience. Includes adult material. Directed by Jo Bonney. $18. 518-473-1845 or More Info . . .
• Fall Weekends. Santa's Workshop. North Pole, NY. Located on Whiteface Mountain. A bit far from the convention, but a neat stop if you have kids. 518-946-2211 or More Info . . .

What kind of other events do you have at Albacon?

Here is a description of some of the events we have had in past years. The events scheduled for 2004 may vary. As we get closer to the convention, this page will be updated with our actual planned events.

Non-Banquet

Also known as "Not the Banquet" or "The Non-Banquet Banquet". This is our get together on Thursday night for attendees and volunteers. We usually get pizza and soda. Everyone involved with the convention is invited. It also acts as a "Thank You" for the volunteers helping out on Thursday. We may set up the art show, dealers room, and other program areas as needed.

Ice Cream Social

This is usually Friday evening. It is a time to enjoy a cold snack and good conversation with our Guests of Honor, Program Participants, and all manner of other fans.

Saturday Night Extravaganza

This is a must see at Albacon. It includes our Masquerade Competition and activities related to our Guests of Honor.

Masquerade Competition

Though this started out small, recent Albacons have seen an increase in the popularity of this event. Come and show off that period outfit you've been working on! Try out that Halloween costume! Take the spotlight with your latest creation and join in the fun.

Art Auction

You've done it! You traversed the Art Show with the stealth of a ninja and layed your claim to those choice pieces from your favorite artist. It's 30 minutes until the Art Show closes and you make one more pass to make sure you have won the day. What's this? Someone dares to out bid you? Quickly you offer challenge to their threat with a higher bid. Then it's off to this voice auction to defend your honor and pride. Will the day still be yours? A great time for everyone whether or not you are bidding.

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