NEXT WEEK! Don't Miss ACE's "Glimpsing the Gilded Age" Creative Economy Mixer on July 28! Plus: A New Trans-Community, Hot Jobs & More

ACE Alert!

HBO will be in the (historic) BUILDING on 7/28!

ACE Creative Economy Mixer: Peek into the Past

Historic Bank @ 50 Fourth Street, Troy

Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-7:30pm

FREE!

At the first ACE Creative Economy Mixer of 2021 (and since COVID!), we'll celebrate the unrivaled beauty -- and economic value -- of the Capital Region's rich history. You're the first to be invited inside the stunningly restored UNION NATIONAL BANK space. HBO representatives will be on hand to discuss why and how "The Gilded Age" production came to Troy in a group discussion led by The Hart Cluett Museum's new Executive Director, Starlyn D'Angelo.

Enjoy food from La Capital Tacos, craft beer from Rare Form Brewing, mingle with costumed characters, all while being serenaded with the deep lounge beat stylings of DJ Pat Diesel. Additionally, members of the Cafe Euphoria team, a soon to be downtown Troy destination, will be on hand talking about their upcoming plans for a trans* worker owned and operated cafe / coworking community space.

Thank you to our project partners: HBO, Francis J. Musso, 2440 Design Studio, co-mads, Hart-Cluett Museum, The Costumer, NAI Platform and Photographer Justin Higgins.

Thank you to our promotional partners: The Troy BID, Tech Valley Young Professionals Network, Capital Heart Connection, and Enjoy Troy.

Cafe Euphoria: A Trans- Worker Owned Community Space in Troy

Cafe Euphoria is a trans* worker owned and operated cafe/restaurant, curated thrift store, events and co-working space. CE’s aim is to cultivate a more gender-inclusive landscape in the Capital Region by encouraging folks to bring and nourish their whole selves.

ACE's Corey Aldrich talked with the leadership group about why they joined the Cafe Euphoria team.

Read on for more!

Etrice Gallery Grand Opening Photos

Etrice Gallery celebrated its Grand Opening on July 15th and it was a PARTY. Its Founder, Davion Brink, says, "We are the creative cool weirdos who spend our time skating or cleaning our shoes with a tooth brush. If you need a outfit for the weekend or you need some new art decoration for your crib…we are your stop."

Luckily, we have some rockin' photos of the event from photographer Justin Higgins

See the Photo Gallery!

Mission Accomplished Transition Services' Fashion Showcase

On Saturday, August 7th from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM, 6 talented emerging fashion professionals will showcase their businesses at the Fashion Showcase presented by Mission Accomplished Transition Services' Fashion Edition Institute. You are invited to meet these 6 talented professionals while networking with industry professionals from across the region.

The is empowered by a community of supportive people and businesses from PriddNY, KeyBank, Michael Barber to Blooms by Marie and many more.

More info & RSVP here!

Grants for the Arts

The Arts Endowment will competitively award Rescue Plan funds to eligible organizations nationwide. These funds are intended to help support jobs in the arts sector, keep the doors open to arts organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.