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Today and for the last 50 years, Vanguard has continued to support the Albany Symphony as its members serve as ushers at ASO's concerts, help with mailings, provide refreshments to the orchestra musicians at concert intermissions and rehearsals, house and offer transportation to out-of-town musicians and composers, and provide educational support at the Tiny Tots concerts and other programs. Additionally, Vanguard puts together several fundraising events during the year that benefit the ASO. Significantly, over the last 33 years, the Vanguard Designer Showhouse has been a much anticipated event in the region every May as a showcase for interior design excellence and an excellent example of innovative support for the arts.

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UPDATES!

MEDIA ALERT
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Albany Symphony Orchestra's Return to Carnegie Hall on May 7th was a resounding success! Thanks to all who were able to make it out in support of the orchestra.

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The Vanguard Showhouse Ribbon Cutting Gala Preview Party! on April 28th was an amazing success! The Ribbon-Cutting event, featured Honorary Chair, David Alan Miller, Conductor, Albany Symphony Orchestra and Special Guest, Philip Morris, CEO Proctors in Schenectady. We were also happy to have Congressman Paul D. Tonko in attendance. The Post Preview Party will be held following the ribbon cutting was located at Prospect Place, Vanguard’s 2011 Showhouse and the home of our party host Nathaniel Joseph Bette. The live music was hot with jazz pianist, Lincoln Mayorka and guest saxaphone player, Jeff Nania. Images to follow on our Facebook page in the following week!

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Vanguard's Spring Fashion Show on Saturday, March 23rd was a rousing success. Thanks to all who came out to support Vanguard. A great time was had by all and we raised over $1100 for the ASO!

Save the Date!

Be Part of the Exciting 50 Year Anniversary Celebrations!

What: 2013 Vanguard Designer Showhouse
When: April 30th through May 19th | The Showhouse is closed on Mondays.
Hours:

Tuesday and Friday | 10:30AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday and Thursday | 10:30AM to 7:00PM
Saturday | 10:30AM to 5:00PM
Sunday | 12:00 NOON to 5:00PM

Where: The Stedman House | 410 Loudon Road | Loudonville, New York
House Tour Ticket Price: $20 at the Door

Parking: Is located at Colonie Memorial Town Hall (Rt. 9 near Siena College) with continuous shuttle to the Showhouse.

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The Musicians of Ma’alwyck
May 17th | Friday | 7:00PM | $25 Ticket at the Door
Classical guitar and violin in a program entitled “Rhapsody” a collection of lively and beautiful Eastern European pieces. Home tour and concert and light refreshments.

Parking: Is located at Colonie Memorial Town Hall (Rt. 9 near Siena College) with continuous shuttle to the Showhouse.

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Electric City Couture Fashion Show...Shhh, It's a Sneak Peek!
May 18th | Saturday | 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM | $20 Tickets at the Door

Get a sneak preview of the designers, models and designs of the 4th Annual 2013 Electric City Couture Show that will be held at Proctors in Schenectady on May 24th in the GE Theatre. This will be a salon style show, Parisian inspired! Attendees will be seated in the various rooms of the house while models walk a path from room to room.

SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST: Live music will be provided by Petia Kassarova, cellist for the Albany Symphony. Her pedigree includes working with such artists as Pavarotti, Yo Yo Ma and Rod Stewart.

Seating is limited for this event.

Parking: Is located at Colonie Memorial Town Hall (Rt. 9 near Siena College) with continuous shuttle to the Showhouse.

Media free with RSVP. Contact info@electriccitycouture.com