Live Music At The Warehouse

I received a letter from ASCAP, one of three companies that represent the music industry. It appears that they are going after the smallest of venues: coffee shops, markets, private businesses including camps (for singing around the campfire), and more. You should Google ASCAP and see all the complaints. They tried to go after the Girl Scouts but that backfired as the artists complained (I guess they stated to look like money grubbing performers out to make a buck on a bunch of girl scouts singing around the campfire). That's a sign of the times since CD sales are down and top performers are looking for any revenue they can get (not to mention ASCAP which gets about 10-15% if the over 1 billion they take in). What they are legally entitled to is royalties. They get a minimum of $10.00 per live performance for a venue our size. Once ASCAP gets there's, then BMI and other one will come for their share. The fines imposed by the courts are out of proportion to the offense with fines in the thousands per song. Many a small door have eliminated live music because of this. We see no alternative other than ending the live music. I'll be informing the

Shop for Back to School At The Warehouse 8/16-17

Blue Bird Books is At The Warehouse's own children's book store. Blue Bird offers affordable, gently read, used children's books in a child and pet friendly environment. Its not too late to take advantage of Bluebird's summer free book offer. Laura says bring in your summer reading list to get a free book (up to $2.50 value). Offer ends August 31st.

Blue bird Books also has locally handcrafted gifts for children including totes, craft aprons and hats.

Shop for back to school At The Warehouse Albany's year round multifunctional Marketplace. Consider us the "Mallternative" that will help you get ready in style.

Carol Dratch-Kovler offers handcrafted notebooks and papers as well as macrame jewelry.

Stop by The FamiLee Jewels to find a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings to match your new school clothes. Fred's turned wooden pens are back in a variety of hardwood designs.

Apothecary Rose Shed now carries a wide variety of dried fruits. They include cherries apricots, dark and green raisins, pineapple, cranberries, crystallized ginger, blueberries, strawberries, mangoes and Richard's latest addition sun-dried Fuji apples a treat both tart and sweet that would be perfect for lunchbox or afternoon snack.

Stock up on teas at The Good Leaf tea shop. Michelle and Joe tell us that tea is a healthy alternative to soda and coffee. When you drink tea you are offering yourself a pleasant indulgence that promotes health, vitality and well-being. They offer 70 varieties to choose from.

To sweeten your tea Bees on Earth has both summer and autumn honey ready for your use. Cindy and Julie can tell you all about the bees, the hives and the health benefits of eating local honey.

In other news:

Cindy Barclay and Bees on Earth and Center Square Honey are in the news again. The August edition of Life@home a Times Union publication features the bees the business and the Barclay's, in an article called Let There be Bees on Earth.

Ethan and Lars Turin have entered their piece called Impact in a juried show in Burlington Vermont. The show is part of Art Hop September 5-6. You can view this stunning work of art at http://www.larsturin.net/ under installations.

At The Warehouse is collecting school supplies for Shepherds Purse and organization that helps children to succeed in school. You can leave your donations in the basket at the center kiosk.

Summer Holiday At The Warehouse will be closed the weekends of August 23-24 and August 30-31. Our vendors will return the weekend of September 6-7.

This weekends entertainment will be provided by Tom Keller on Saturday and Mike Thomas on Sunday.

August 9-10 At The Warehouse

Silver Fox Architectural Salvage and Home Decor is becoming THE place to shop for your remodeling and decorating needs. Silver Fox is a consistent presence in Google searches for architectural salvage products as people from all over the country discover it's offerings.

Silver Fox finds it's impressive salvage items in old homes, churches and schools, rescuing these pieces of the past from demolition.

At The Warehouse is a fabulous backdrop for a constantly changing array of stained glass windows, fireplace mantels, unusual doors and windows, lighting fixtures, columns, posts and corbels.

In a recent walk around the Warehouse I saw wrought iron gates, carousel horses, seats from the Heywood Wakefield Movie Theater, a huge bellows, an impressively ornate pot belly stove and huge verdigrised copper dormer pieces from the Carnegie Mansion.

Silver Fox also carries antique furniture and their own line of home decor items that have been made of pieces of salvage.

Custom farm tables made of salvaged wood with porch post legs and antique trim stand next to doors and columns painted by staff artist Amy Pollicino. Antique surgical tools sit beside boxes of old vinyl records, doornobs and vintage jewelry. Oriental rugs hang from the ceiling and over banisters. A 1970's John Wayne doll sits on a pressed back oak chair from the 1920's.

Throughout the Warehouse hang Photography & Paintings for Sale by Artists: Ethan Turin, Jackie Conkling, Vincent Popolizio, Susan Ruscitto, Sara Griffith, and Amy Pollicino.

Weekends At The Warehouse you will find artists and specialty food vendors in kiosks throughout the building and a friendly atmosphere seasoned with live music from 11-2.

The FamiLee Jewels represents 3 generations of artisans crafting beaded and wire sculpted jewelry.

Sistahs offers vintage styled and custom made aprons.

Macrame & Fiber work by Carol Kovler sells macrame', handmade Paper, decoupàge, and pressed Flower Frames.

“One of a Kind Art” by Lars Turin features Fine Art Pottery,Ceramic Sculpture, & Functional Pieces.

KG Concepts offers Handcrafted Wooden Décor & Home Accessories.

Browse Bluebird Books for Gently-Used Children's Books at Great Pricesand Contemporary, Hand-Knitted Wearable Items.

Watch stained glass demonstrations by Terri Faul.

Unique Expressions by Mary Beth Gardner sells Braided Wire &Semi-Precious Jewelry and Hand-Painted Glassware.

Dreaming Lion Tarot has used and cleansed tarot decks, hand-made bags and pouches, personally crafted dream catchers and other metaphysical tools and items.

Specialty food vendors include The Good Leaf Tea, Sophisti-catering, Spacy Tracy's Pickles, Cascade Mountain Wineries, Four brothers Goat Dairy, Bees on Earth, Apothecary Rose Shed, and Sundaes Best.

This weekends entertainment will be provided by Marty Mcdermott on Saturday and Matt Durfee on Sunday.

At The Warehouse will be closed the weekends of August 23/24 and August30/September 1.

Silver Fox Enterprises Architectural Salvage Page 1

Through sheer interest, Silver Fox Architectural Salvage has managed to move to page 1 and page 2 (bouncing back and forth) when you search "architectural salvage" on Google. Considering there was never any Search Engine Optimization, it's quite a feat. It appears more and more people are hearing about them and searching their webiste and inventory. Calls and emails are coming in from South Carolina to the mid west. Let's hope they stay on page 1 and bring more visitors to At The Warehouse.

Joe Yoga.......At The Warehouse July 27Th

This Sunday July 27Th, 2008 from 12 noon until 3 PM Peter Heffernan-Certified Yoga Instructor will be giving a free introduction to Joe Yoga which he describes as Yoga for everyday folks.

Peter presents the practice and benefits of Yoga in a light-hearted yet empowering way. All ages and shapes are welcome. The 30 minute demonstrations encourage participation but it is not required.

Donations to Habitat for Humanity will be gratefully accepted.

At The Warehouse welcomes new permanent vendor Alyson of Dreaming Lion Tarot. You can find Alyson next to Bees on Earth.

At The Warehouse welcomes stained glass artist and instructor Terri Faul. Terri will be demonstrating and exhibiting her work. You can find Terri's studio area one space down from Bluebird Books.

Tiana Maron NYS licensed Massage Therapist will be offering chair and table massage at a price of $1.00 per minute. Tiana donates 25% of her proceeds to The Domestic Violence Center at Unity House. Tiana will be located in the Dance Studio.

This weekends entertainment will be provided by Marty McDermott on Saturday and by Mark Davenport on Sunday.

At The Warehouse...Albany's great little secret!

At The Warehouse on 20 Learned Street in Albany is a great weekend destination. If you have heard of At The Warehouse but don't know where to find it, here are some directions.

It is located in North Albany on the corner of Learned and North Ferry........

on the way To Huck Finn's......

Right behind the Miss Albany Diner and Noche Lounge which are on Broadway 3 blocks south of Nipper the RCA dog.

During the week (Wednesday through Sunday) At The Warehouse is home to Silver Fox Architectural Salvage and antiques.

But on the weekends At The Warehouse comes alive.

Saturdays and Sundays you will find craft and artisan vendors representing pottery, jewelry, macrame, decoupage, decorative painting, vintage aprons, wood decor, home accessories and photography. Fine art by local artists is displayed throughout the building. You can have your cards read or take a yoga class.
The Artifacts Cafe offers a sandwich menu, fresh breads and an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Specialty food vendors sell tea, coffee, baked good, honey from Albany bees, goat cheese and yogurt, wine, fudge sauce, pickles and organic spices.
Browse Bluebird books for gently used children's books.
At The Warehouse has wireless Internet access everywhere on the premises.
Enjoy live music while you nosh and shop. This weekends entertainment will be provided by Patricia Kernan and Trilogy on Saturday and by Matt Dufree on Sunday.

This Weekend At The Warehouse 7/12-13, 2008

Summer in The City..........Hot sidewalks but cold refreshing beverages and cool live music make At The Warehouse a Summer place to be. This weekends entertainment will be provided by Steve Smith on Saturday and Mike Thomas on Sunday.

Joe at The Good Leaf Gourmet Tea Company says that tea is a healthy alternative to soda and is refreshing on a hot day. Stop by and try one of their 70 varieties iced or as a bubble tea. Traditionalists can still get a hot cup if they prefer. The Good Leaf features a different tea each weekend but Joe will custom brew any of the teas for you. You can also purchase The Good Leaf's teas to brew at home. Visit Joe, Michelle and EJ weekends At The Warehouse and 7 days a week at their 274 Lark Street store.

Sophisti-catering has moved in and is offering a refreshing summer menu of salads and sandwiches.

Allysson of Dreaming Lion Tarot will read your cards on Saturday.

Tiana Maron of Delmar Massage will be offering chair massages At The Warehouse Sunday.

It's not too late to stop by Bluebird Books with your summer reading list to receive a free book (up to $2.50) value. Offer good until August 31st.

At The Warehouse is featuring Diva Pins and Adjustable book thongs hand made by Those Crafty Teachers. 10% of every sale is donated to Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County.

The FamiLee Jewels will be closed on Saturday to celebrate Freddy J's first birthday. They will return on Sunday with pictures, stories and leftover birthday cake as well as their fabulous jewelry.

Sistahs Vintage Aprons will be in attendance at the annual Shaker Heritage Society Craft Show on July 12-13.

Save the date: You will want to visit At The Warehouse on July 27Th. Peter Heffernan will be offering free into to "Joe Yoga" yoga for regular folks of all ages. Details to follow.

Please note that At The Warehouse will be closed the weekends of August 23-24 and August 30-31 for Summer Holiday. Our vendors will return the weekend of September 6-7.