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CAP NY ACTIVATE! : Destination Washington County

May 9, 2022

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Troy NY Street Art / Murals

Street Art / Graffiti as Gravity – Part I of III : A Townie Perspective

May 8, 2022

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Pearl Cafritz, Executive Director at Salem Art Works

SALEM ART WORKS : A Conversation with Pearl Cafritz – Executive Director

May 4, 2022

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIRST 2022 ACE CREATIVE NETWORKING EVENT!

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April 5, 2022

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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Rock Star Style with Hair Maven Molly Tremante

Corey Aldrich
March 1, 2022

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

Corey Aldrich
January 27, 2022

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

Maureen Sager
January 5, 2022

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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Sophia Vastek

Feeling the Music Go Through You – A Conversation with Sophia Subbayya Vastek

Corey Aldrich
January 4, 2022

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!

Maureen Sager
December 7, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
December 5, 2021

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

Cabrina McGinn
November 17, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
November 17, 2021

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…

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Windy Hill Farm

The Authentic 518: Can’t-Miss Farms to Visit This Fall

Cabrina McGinn
October 18, 2021

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

Cassie Fiorenza
October 18, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
October 18, 2021

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…

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ACE’s Ultimate Capital Region Apple Picking List

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September 29, 2021

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

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September 28, 2021

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!

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September 22, 2021

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

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September 13, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
September 9, 2021

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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Photo Gallery: Our First Creative Economy Mixer of 2021, “Glimpsing the Gilded Age”

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August 4, 2021

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Hart Cluett Museum’s Starlyn D’Angelo

Maureen Sager
August 4, 2021

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…

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5 Creative Side Hustlers You Need to Know About

Arielle Steele
August 3, 2021

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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July ACE Creative Economy Mixer: Peek Into The Past

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July 23, 2021

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Etrice Gallery Grand Opening Gallery

Corey Aldrich
July 21, 2021

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…

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

Corey Aldrich
July 21, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
July 14, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
July 7, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
July 7, 2021

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”

Maureen Sager
July 6, 2021

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…

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5 Queer-Owned Creative Businesses

Brennan Austin Peters
June 27, 2021

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…

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Foreland: A Fantastic, New Arts Complex in Catskill

Brennan Austin Peters
June 8, 2021

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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ACE & 518 Film Network Present: Film Mixer at Singlecut, Clifton Park

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June 2, 2021

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5 Sizzling Capital Region Summer Arts Experiences

Gabby Fisher
June 2, 2021

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

Maureen Sager
May 31, 2021

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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Our First ACE Event of 2021!

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May 25, 2021

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Six Rising Stars in the CapNY Fashion Industry

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May 18, 2021

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Five CapNY Artisanal Foods You Must Try!

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May 18, 2021

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A Conversation with Fashion Designer Staci Snider

Rachel Dunn
May 17, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
May 12, 2021

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

Maureen Sager
April 8, 2021

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…

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Exciting Changes Ahead at ACE!

Maureen Sager
April 7, 2021

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,…

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5 Off the Beaten Path Food Spots: Glens Falls Insider

Nate Hallmark
March 23, 2021

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

Rio Riera Arbogast
March 23, 2021

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

Annie Jacobs
March 23, 2021

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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March 10, 2021

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Creative Economy Jobs Losses As High As 64% Last Summer in Capital Region

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March 10, 2021

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

Effy Redman
March 10, 2021

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

Corey Aldrich
March 9, 2021

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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5 Black-Owned Health & Wellness Businesses in CapNY

Arielle Steele
February 24, 2021

Now more than ever, the adage “health is wealth” rings true. As the world gets smaller in the face of COVID-19, taking care of oneself…

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5 CapNY Up-And-Coming Musical Artists You Need To Know About

DJ Hollyw8d
February 10, 2021

There is no doubt that the talent we have in CapNY is filled to the brim. From Warren and Washington Counties, down to Columbia and…

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4 Self-Care Ideas for CapNY Singles

Gabby Fisher
February 10, 2021

Capital Heart Connection always celebrate singledom – but that doesn’t mean it can’t be tough sometimes! Whether you get a little down seeing your coupled…

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LIVING ONLINE Spotlight: Performer Ryder Cooley

Corey Aldrich
February 9, 2021

In the LIVING ONLINE Series, ACE Collaborator Corey Aldrich interviews artists on the the loss of the in person LIVE performance. First up is performer…

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