Brave? Talented? Just hungry? Ristorante Paradiso, a Central Avenue fixture, is hosting "Sing for Your Supper," a new promotional event that allows customers to sing popular tunes in exchange for their meals. Sing just two songs, and your meal is on the house.
The event kicked off last night, and everyone got into the act, with customers singing hits by Elton John, Pat Benatar, Simon and Garfunkel, and even the bartender chiming in with his bass voice for Chantilly Lace. Participants got to enjoy a buffet of Chicken Francaise, Eggplant Roulades, Baked Ziti, and House Salad.
Sponsored by G.A.E.S. Magazine, the "Sing for Your Supper" event will take place each week for the next two Thursdays, September 17 and 24, from 6-8pm at Ristorante Paradiso on Central and Robin. Depending on its success, the event may continue through the month of October.
The event is the brainchild of Matt Woodruff, Publisher/Editor of G.A.E.S., Albany's Gay Arts, Entertainment and Shopping Magazine. Woodruff says he wanted to come up with a way to support Ristorante Paradiso, a longtime Albany business that's he says has been very supportive of the gay community. Woodruff says they saw that Paradiso had karaoke, but noticed that people didn't really turn out for it, and thought offering free dinner in exchange for some music would be a popular idea.
In tough economic times like these, the event is a fun, affordable way to have a night out, with good food and entertainment, Woodruff says.
The event also benefits the magazine, offering a new opportunity for exposure. G.A.E.S. is a relatively new monthly magazine, in existence just six months, but is already available in over 150 locations throughout the city, he says.
Ristorante Paradiso is located on the corner of Robin and Central Avenue. Sing for Your Supper takes place every Thursday night from 6pm to 8pm.
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