Director Via Aquarium celebrates aquatic biodiversity through exhibit experiences and public programs designed to connect people with the world of water. We hope that the aquarium will be completed in June, but these things are complicated to build. We have a lot still to do. Here is what is currently planned, but subject to change due to availability of species.
The aquarium will continue to add new species over the coming years. 38 Exhibits; 78,000 total gallons of water, 50,000 gallons of saltwater. Freshwater: Trout, Lake Malawi, Asian Rivers (Chao Phraya River), Hudson/Mohawk River, Amazon River. Piranha, Electric eel. Marine: Fiji Pacific Coral Reef, North Atlantic, California Kelp Forest, Sea of Cortez, Caribbean Coral Reef, Australia Great Barrier Reef. Seahorses, Clownfish, Eels, Lionfish, Jawfish. Live Corals, Octopus, Cuttlefish. Deep Water; Flashlight Fish, Pineconefish, Anglerfish, Nautilus. There are three touch tanks; stingrays, koi, and invertebrates like horseshoe crabs, whelks, sea stars and club urchins. There are 2 tunnel tanks that are 23′ long x 21′ wide with a 5′ diameter half cylinder overhead.We plan to have some cool interactive tech exhibits too.
From the Albany Business Journal: The aquarium will be significantly smaller than the National Aquarium in Baltimore or the New England Aquarium in Boston, but comparable to Merlin Sea Life Aquariums that are being built around the country by a British firm.
Electric City Couture: Shattered: Repose – Segment on Schenectady Today with Guests: Corey Aldrich, Organizer; Christopher Mastroianni.
The Last Gentleman Company and Claudia Crisan, Designer.
This year’s event will consist of (2) full runway shows and support events. Each show will have a distinct theme that is part of an overall story that will play out over two days.
The first will be Saturday Night, April 16th at 7:30. The theme will be ‘SHATTERED’ and will feature nation VJ V Owen Bush of Glowing Pictures, who will be providing visual interludes between designers along with the a vibrant musical program curated by show Music Director, Nate da Great. The set will be focused on creating more of a hard edged look that will morph into an organic set for the following day.
The second show ‘Repose’ will be on Sunday Afternoon, April 17th at 3:00. It will be a matinee show and will feature a hanging gardens of Babylon theme. Each show will provide an opportunity for retail sales at our POP UP! Shop.
The mission of the Couture is to create a sustainable, fabulous scene that raises awareness for the art of fashion and fashion related support industries, specifically regionally produced design and services that can help stimulate regional economic development through the fashion based creative economy.
Peaceful Acres and Real Horse Rescues Peaceful Acres Horses are proud to be hosting 4 days of Horsing Around events as part of The ASPCA’s Help A Horse Day education, awareness and advocacy for at-risk and rescued horses, April 23rd-26th.
We hope you will join us at PAH to learn more about the organization, meet our amazing rescues and also enjoy some very special programs.
Saturday April 23rd: Match-Making Clinic – open to 12 people interested in adopting a PAH horse or pony. Successful horse ownership and having years of wonderful times with your horse, begins with The Perfect Match-Making. This clinic is offered by Susan Kayne (Producer of Real Horse Rescues). This is an interactive, hands on, halters on clinic open to only 12 participants. Saturday afternoon – evening join us at the Sanctuary for tours and meet our wonderful rescues. PAH is hosting a reception and friend- raiser, so please come and enjoy some wonderful refreshments, entertainment and meet some new friends, both on two and four legs.
Sunday April 24th: Horsing Around Open House Day at PAH – PAH will offer interactive tours with the rescues to our guest who wish to meet our amazing rescues, learn more about PAH and learn a bit more about Equine Rescue and Restoration. Tours are offered on the hour 11:00-2:00 Sunday April 24th.
Susan Kayne’s mission: TO share the joy and enrichment that horses bring to the human experience. I accomplish this through media outreach in Real Horse Rescues (ABC-WTEN) and hand-on ‘Engagement Clinics’. On April 23rd, I will be working with 12 prospective equine adopters at PEACEFUL ACRES HORSES in a hands-on workshop. Long-term successful adoptions begin with a full understanding of the time, energy, and money horses require! I believe anyone can learn to understand the language of horses – IF they are taught how to listen. The clinic will start at 10 am and continue until ?
The Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K will launch its 6th annual Freihofer’s Training Challenge on Monday, March 21. The goal of the 10-week program is help participants at all running levels (novice, intermediate and advanced) get ready for the 38th Freihofer’s Run for Women on Saturday, June 4 in downtown Albany.
The Training Challenge, which attracted 400 women last year ranging in age from 14-72, follows an enhanced version of the Couch to 5K Running Plan and also includes intermediate and advanced running levels, as well as a sport walking option for those seeking a different approach to reaching the finish line.
The Big Band Gala is an opportunity to enjoy a Saturday evening of the nostalgia reminiscent of the historic Big Band Days at the Crooked Lake with wonderful period music by the Georgie Wonders Orchestra and delicious homemade desserts by the Old Daley at Crooked Lake.
Join us for a fun evening out to enjoy the music and visit with friends and neighbors all for a great cause supporting the USO in honor of their 75th Anniversary and the Sand Lake Historical Society.
After a very successful event featuring TR Roosevelt last April, we are returning to Crooked Lake.
The Lion King Returns! – Segment on Schenectady Today with Guest: Michael Eck, Proctors Publicist From the website: Giraffes strut.
Michael Eck, Proctors Publicist From the website: Giraffes strut.
Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.
And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Proctors!
More than 75 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.