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Putting the Economy in Creativity – A Conversation with Maureen Sager
I met Maureen while I was in Saratoga producing a sustainable fashion event in 2015. She took an interest in me and invited me out…
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Street Art / Graffiti as Gravity – Part I of III : A Townie Perspective
In this series, Street Art / Graffiti as Gravity: Part I of III “A Townie Perspective,” Troy based contemporary arts doyen Taliesin Thomas delves into…
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SALEM ART WORKS : A Conversation with Pearl Cafritz – Executive Director
Salem Arts Works in Washington County is expanding its program and workshop offerings. ACE! got the updates from Executive Director Pearl Cafritz.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIRST 2022 ACE CREATIVE NETWORKING EVENT!
POST EVENT EDITORS NOTE: Thanks to all who attended. We had a great showing and a vibrant evening of networking, play and best practice sharing.…
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Innovative Placemaking Puts miSci on the Cutting Edge
COREY: Please state your name, title and what you do at miSci. How long have you been here? GINA: My name is Gina C. Gould…
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Rock Star Style with Hair Maven Molly Tremante
I met Molly several years ago after hearing continuously about her reputation as a hairstylist. At the time I was pretty involved in the upstate…
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Dishing Out the Deets with Susie Davidson Powell
Pretty sure I met Susie Davidson Powell while enjoying a glass of wine at The Confectionary in Troy a few years ago. Since then, I…
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Clowning Around with CCIAC Executive Director Aaron Marquise
Just when you thought you knew everything about the 518… did you know that we’re on the brink of becoming one of world’s great homes…
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Feeling the Music Go Through You – A Conversation with Sophia Subbayya Vastek
Memory is so unforgiving sometimes. As such, I don’t quite remember the first time I met Sophia Subbayya Vastek but I do remember somehow beginning…
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ACE Culinary Road Trip: 5 Amazing Latin-Owned Restaurants!
Welcome to our celebration of Latin-owned restaurants in the Capital Region! Schenectady-based, Honduran-born artist Oscar Bogran and I explored a range of restaurants that are…
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Cutting to the Hilt – The Craft of Blademaker Jordan LaMothe
As sometimes happens, mid-summer I found myself in the middle of Averil Park, NY, sitting outside a yurt in front of a large, pallet-fueled fire…
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The Authentic 518: Charming Small Towns on the Outskirts
Centuries before automobiles emerged as the singular mode of transport, the Industrial Revolution exploded upward from its epicenter of Manhattan, through the waterways that carve…
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Up Close and Personal with DJ HollyW8D
I caught up with DJ HollyW8D recently to check in on the current status of the underground social scene and find out a little more…
The Authentic 518: Can’t-Miss Farms to Visit This Fall
Any Capital Region native knows that apple trees are as deeply rooted in our area’s history as they are in our soil. New York’s first…
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Saratoga’s Beekman Street Arts District – It’s a Vibe
When you think of Saratoga Springs, you probably picture horses and the bustling Broadway. You’re not wrong, but there is so much more to this…
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Beyond Khaos – The Art of Maxime Taccardi
I met Maxime Taccardi through a friend and started following him on social media. I was quickly blown away by his unapologetic exploration of the…
ACE’s Ultimate Capital Region Apple Picking List
Want apples? We got em! With 25 places to pick your favorite type, there’s no better place to be in autumn than New York’s Capital…
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Six Capital Region Rural Farm Brewery Road Trips
Want to drink beer in a pastoral field, amidst trees ablaze in orange and red? These rural brewery road trips are adventures. Some of them…
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Want to Run a General Store Rennselaerville? Here’s Your Chance! Rent? $1/Month!
I am looking for someone that wants to run a small town grocery store, rent free! I have searched for 5 years to fill the…
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Five Fantastic Capital Region Wineries to Visit This Fall
Fall is a fabulous time to visit the Capital Region’s wineries. Drive the gorgeous rural routes and take in the scenery. And, you’ll be rewarded…
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LIVING ONLINE SERIES: Judie Gilmore, Opalka Gallery
I recently connected with Judie Gilmore, Executive Director at the Opalka Gallery on the Russell Sage Campus in Albany. We met while working on the…
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Hart Cluett Museum’s Starlyn D’Angelo
Hart Cluett Museum’s Executive Director Starlyn D’Angelo definitely likes a challenge! On March 30, 2021, she took on the head job at the Museum when…
5 Creative Side Hustlers You Need to Know About
In the last year COVID-19 has drastically altered the way we approach life and the ways in which we inhabit the world. For some it…
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Etrice Gallery Grand Opening Gallery
Etrice Gallery celebrated its Grand Opening on July 15th and it was a PARTY, to say the least. Read more about the gallery and its…
Cafe Euphoria: A Trans- Worker Owned Community Space in Troy
I met up with the Cafe Euphoria team to hear about this exciting and groundbreaking space that is currently in development for downtown Troy, New…
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LIVING ONLINE Series: Maria Brink, of In This Moment
I met up with rock star and friend Maria Brink this week to talk about the current status of the music industry and what it…
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Etrice Gallery: Interview with Davion Brink
I caught up with Davion recently to get up to speed about his latest project, Etrice Gallery. I put together a killer fashion event showcasing…
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LIVING ONLINE Series: Super Dark Collective
In the spirit of collaboration and best practice sharing, I thought it would be interesting to share perspectives from our fellow creatives to see how…
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Behind the Scenes At “The Costumer”
In 2016, Erik and Bonnie Johnsen moved from Massachusetts and bought The Costumer, a 100-year-old, full-service costume and makeup business with locations in Albany and…
5 Queer-Owned Creative Businesses
Meet five of the Capital Region’s most passionate and exciting creative businesses, run by Makers, Designers, Writers, Performers, and Culinary Connoisseurs. Each is bringing personal…
Foreland: A Fantastic, New Arts Complex in Catskill
Along the Catskill Creek, on the site of a Civil War Era mill, sits the huge, new arts campus called Foreland. This completely renovated, artist-led,…
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5 Sizzling Capital Region Summer Arts Experiences
After more than a year of being cooped up indoors, I’m ready to explore and experience everything the Capital Region has to offer — safely,…
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ACE Craft Beverage Spotlight: Left Bank Ciders, Catskill
Left Bank Ciders opened its doors on July 10th, 2021, which wasn’t an obvious time to start a brand new tap room business. But partners…
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A Conversation with Fashion Designer Staci Snider
Saratoga Springs-based fashion designer, Staci Snider, is a force to be reckoned with. As a designer, she pushes boundaries, utilizing high-tech fabrics and embracing femininity…
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LIVING ONLINE Series: SIRSY, Indie Pop Rock Duo
In the spirit of collaboration and best practice sharing, I thought it would be interesting to share perspectives from our fellow creatives to see how…
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The Team Behind the CapNY Brand
This week, the CapNY Regional Brand Initiative was launched. The ACE team and partners have been at the forefront of this effort for over 5…
Exciting Changes Ahead at ACE!
In addition to launching the CapNY brand project this week, ACE is building an exciting, new future. Here’s a short list of what’s in store,…
5 Off the Beaten Path Food Spots: Glens Falls Insider
How to pick just 5 off the beaten path spots in Glens Falls? There are so many places you might not stumble across so easily.…
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Jay Zhang Photography: CapNY LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneur
Upon meeting Jay Zhang, I was drawn in by his warm and grounded presence. His company, Jay Zhang Photography, is committed to both outstanding visual…
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10 Can’t Miss Walking Trails in Rensselaer County
Just across the Hudson River from bustling Albany, Rensselaer County is a dream for hikers, cyclists, artists, nature-lovers, and locavores. Ten wonderful walking trails in…
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ACE Creative Economy Survey: Income/Employment Loss 2020/21
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Creative Economy Jobs Losses As High As 64% Last Summer in Capital Region
Performing Arts, Food & Drink, Film & Recording Among Hardest Hit Sectors ALBANY – Creative Industries sectors suffered some of the highest percentage of job…
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Author Noelle Gentile: Advocate, Educate, and Love
Director, writer, acting coach, and educator Noelle Gentile (age 42) has two remarkable daughters–Isla (age eight) and Lucia a.k.a. “Lulu” (age six). Born and raised…
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LIVING ONLINE Series: Raya Malcolm : Actor | Musician | Devising Artist
In the spirit of collaboration and best practice sharing, I thought it would be interesting to share perspectives from our fellow creatives to see how…
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