A Spring Deliverance - Celebrating Local Albany

April 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Join Hudson Valley’s Chefs Consortium welcome the beginning of spring in Albany at legendary architect Patrick Keely’s magnificent church.

Under detailed wood carvings, expansive arches and eyes of wooden angels, the Chefs Consortium’s Noah Sheetz, Rebecca Joyner, Nicci Cagan, John Peterson and Jeff Loshinsky will prepare culinary treats.

Locally-sourced ingredients from Albany area farms, food producers and Hudson Valley wineries will be on the menu. St. Joseph's huge spiritually-inspired interior will be filled with the Bluegrass, Blues and Jazz music of Dan Johnson and His Expert Side Men, Matt Durfee and guests. High arched wood carved walls will be covered with the artwork of Albany artists like Jennifer Grainer and Chip Fasciana, founder of Albany Underground Artists.

Patrick Keely – Profilic Architect for the Catholic Church

Rarely seen by his modern-day contemporaries, Patrick Keely’s St. Joseph’s church was considered one of his finest accomplishments. With of 600 churchs in his architectural portfolio, he was a prolific architect. During the 1800′s he designed and built more than 700 ecclesiastical structures. Cathedrals, churches, convents, rectories, schools, and hospital were part of Patrick Keely’s impressive portfolio. Born in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland he emigrated to the United States in 1842 arriving through lower Manhattan’s Castle Garden now located in Battery Park.
A labor of love for Albany area preservationists – A Restoration in Progress

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church is located at 38 Ten Broeck Street in the City of Albany, New York. The church first opened in 1860, designed by Irish born architect Patrick Keely.

Since its closing in the 1990s, the de-sanctified place of worship has been deteriorating. Turned over to the City of Albany in 2003 by eminent domain, the church has had a succession of owners leading to its current condition. Now listed in the National Registry of Historic Places the Gothic Revival style building has many decorative features. Its steeple can been seen miles away and has long been a recognizable part of Albany’s skyline.

Although in disrepair, there has been a concerted restoration effort by several preservation groups including Historic Albany Foundation, local arts organizations including Albany Underground Artists and local Hudson Valley sustainability advocates, the Chefs Consortium.

More Information about “A Spring Deliverance” celebration

May 14, 6-9pm
A reception of local food, wine, art and music
Tickets are $20, reservations are required
E-mail noahsheetz@yahoo.com, or call 914-204-9628

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