As you may have noticed, we love to promote Troy. And today we'd like to point out that it's that time of the month again -- Troy Night Out, an evening of arts and culture -- which means time to get out, explore, and experience the arts scene here in our ever-improving river city. This event, which will occur monthly, actually began in February, when it was still bitterly cold and snowy. In spite of the weather, event organizers estimate that 300-400 people bundled up and enthusiastically visited over 30 venues. Given the relatively balmy weather forecasted for tonight, many more people are expected.As noted on the event's web site, Troy Night Out offers opportunities to:
- LOOK: Visit Troy's 20+ fantastic galleries and art venues to see artworks by established and emerging artists.
- TOUCH: Shop till you drop! Antiques, clothes, gifts, books, and more.
- TASTE: Hungry? Grab a light bite or an elegant meal.
- HEAR: The night is young! We've got entertainment at several live music venues.
I, and several other BCon faculty members, will join other Pottery District residents to Enjoy Troy. Speaking of Enjoy Troy, while you're enjoying Troy Night Out, see how many Enjoy Troy stickers you can find in your travels. I see them all over -- on the back of cars, in shop windows, on back of street signs, and on T-shirts and ball caps. And, if you want your own genuine Enjoy Troy products, stop by Daisy Bakers restaurant at 33 2nd Street.
A few highlights (the web site lists 54 venues in all) include:
- Violinist Joshua Bell performing at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
- Paintings depicting the history of navigation on the Hudson River and beyond by Len F. Tantillo at Clement's Frame Shop and Art Gallery.
- Vacant storefront artist projects scattered around downtown, including a video installation by Rees Shad at the Pioneer Market/Troy Food Coop.
- A collaborative installation at 193 River Street, lighted entirely by candles.
- The art of our Mayor, Harry Tutunjian, at Francesca's.
Be sure to visit the Troy Night Out web site and come to Troy. This event does much to bring people and organizations together, and highlights the many positive things going on in Troy right now. In addition to the major redevelopment projects we've mentioned in recent posts, there is all kinds of grass roots, neighborhood-based and collaborative activity going on -- the Troy Coop, Little Italy, Troy Cinema & Visual Arts Group (visit them tonight, and learn more about their efforts, at Martinez Gallery, 3 Broadway), Troy Waterfront and Winter Farmers Market, The Photography Center, etc.
If you can't join us tonight, join us for the next one, in April or another month. If you want to know more about Troy, check out the Troy and Rensselaer and Explore Troy links in the sidebar at right.
Also, as much as we love to promote Troy, we don't wish to discriminate against our urban neighbors and love to celebrate their successes as well. As described in this article by Kathryn Lurie in yesterday's Metroland, Albany is offering a similar arts evening (First Friday Albany) and it is rumored that Schenectady is thinking about doing one too -- Third Fridays.
All we need now is someone to take on Second Fridays....anyone? Ballston Spa? Glens Falls? Saratoga Springs? Hudson? Hoosick Falls? Cohoes?
If you can't join us tonight, join us for the next one, in April or another month. If you want to know more about Troy, check out the Troy and Rensselaer and Explore Troy links in the sidebar at right.
Also, as much as we love to promote Troy, we don't wish to discriminate against our urban neighbors and love to celebrate their successes as well. As described in this article by Kathryn Lurie in yesterday's Metroland, Albany is offering a similar arts evening (First Friday Albany) and it is rumored that Schenectady is thinking about doing one too -- Third Fridays.
All we need now is someone to take on Second Fridays....anyone? Ballston Spa? Glens Falls? Saratoga Springs? Hudson? Hoosick Falls? Cohoes?
