CITY OF ALBANY

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

KATHY SHEEHAN
MAYOR

24 EAGLE STREET
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207
TELEPHONE (518) 434-5100
WWW.ALBANYNY.ORG

2016 Alive At Five Concert Series Update

Due to the $5 million construction of major bicycle and pedestrian improvements underway at
the Corning Preserve, the Alive at Five concert series must find a new home this summer. An
Albany institution for nearly 30 years, the concert series is planned for Thursdays for eight
weeks, from June 9 to August 4, with the exception of July 7.
After extensive research and consultation with the Citys Police, Fire, General Services and
Special Events Departments, it was determined that the ideal 2016 venue for Alive at Five is the
block on Broadway between Columbia & Pine Streets. The series was successfully held in this
location for more than a decade before the construction of the Jennings Landing amphitheater,
and the layout allows for minimal disruption to traffic and businesses. It is a location that has
been tested for this purpose and is well-known to the public. Bringing the series temporarily to
Broadway will continue the positive cultural and economic force of Alive at Five on downtown
Albany, bringing thousands of Capital Region residents to the area for performances by worldrenowned musical artists of all genres.
We do, however, recognize that there will be an impact on surrounding tenants. The stage will be
placed at Columbia, facing south down Broadway. We anticipate that Broadway between
Columbia and Steuben will be closed at 8 a.m. each Thursday to allow for stage setup, with the
block from Steuben and Pine closing later in the afternoon. Columbia and Pine will stay open to
traffic. Sound-checks will begin at 1 p.m., and the concerts themselves run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sidewalks will remain open, but there will be no on-street parking on Broadway during this time.
See the attached map for proposed parking restrictions, road closures and layout.
The relocation of the series is a temporary, one-year solution. We are asking for your support in
sustaining this beloved, free concert series through its 27th season as the Corning Preserve
undergoes improvements that will benefit all city residents. The City is happy to work with you
in any way possible to minimize the impact on your business, and if you have any questions
regarding event details and logistics, please contact the Public Relations Coordinator for the City
of Albany Special Events and Cultural Affairs Office, Jason Bonafide (jbonafide@albanyny.gov
518-434-5417).
Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation.