May 2013
Downtown Happenings
in this issue
Special Events
New BID Business
Member Events
Getting Involved
thanks to our sponsors




Dear Friends,

There is energy in the air in Downtown Troy - more energy than I have ever felt here before!  

 

Here in the BID office we have welcomed 30 new residents to the streetscape of Downtown Troy - in the form of Uncle Sam statues created for The Uncle Sam Project, our first ever public art installation. We will unveil them all tomorrow - Friday, April 26th. I am quite sure when you see them, you will be as overwhelmed as I am.  

 

This is the most wonderful project I have worked on in my time here with the BID. Not only are we making high quality art accessible to the public and beautifying Downtown, but we are bringing awareness to the history of our great City. I would like to personally thank all of our partners on this project, including the Louis and Hortense Rubin Community Fellows Program, the City of Troy, The Rensselaer County Historical Society, The Arts Center, all of our statue sponsors, and of course, the extremely talented artists who decorated our Sams!

 

We look forward to seeing you Downtown!

 

Elizabeth Young

Executive Director, Downtown Troy BID

special events 



Troy Night Out and Uncle Sam Public Art Project Unveiling 

Friday, April 26th, 5:00PM-9:00PM

60 Different Locations throughout Downtown Troy

April's Troy Night Out marks the official opening of our Uncle Sam Public Art Project, made possible by a grant from the Louis and Hortense Rubin Community Fellows Program.  

 

Thirty 6' tall Uncle Sam statues decorated by regional artists, will be installed on the sidewalks all over Downtown. Each artist will be on hand to discuss their creative process and finished work and the evening will be filled with Uncle Sam themed performances and surprises.  This is an event in Downtown not to be missed! Find the Troy Night Out map of all participating venues HERE

   

 

    


For Rent Event
Wednesday, May 1st, 3:00PM-6:00PM
Various Locations throughout Downtown Troy

The first 'For Rent' Event was so successful, we're doing it again! See many of the properties for sale and for lease throughout Downtown all in one afternoon during this Downtown-wide commercial property open house. 

Tours will be conducted during the Event, departing in front of the BID office at 251 River Street on Monument Square. The BID will run general tours as well as provide materials for self-guided tours. If you are interested in registering your property for the event, click HERE and return the form to info@troybid.org, or mail it to 251 River Street, Troy NY 12180.




2013 Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 9th, 5:00PM-7:00PM 
Brown's Brewing Co., at Revolution Hall
425 River Street, Troy
This is an open meeting - all interested parties are encouraged to attend!  The Annual Meeting will also be streamed online - see www.downtowntroy.org for the link. 
 
SAVE THE DATES!

River Street Festival: Saturday June 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm 

 

Rockin' on the River: Wednesdays 5:00pm - 8:30pm

  • June: 19, 26  
  • July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
  • August: 7, 14, 21, 28

Pig Out:

  • Saturday July 13, 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Sunday July 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Chowderfest:

  • Sunday October 13, 10am - 3pm

Restaurant Week:

  • September 16 - 22
 Interested in vending at our events? Download our vendor applications HERE!

business development

The Downtown Troy BID is excited to welcome the 
following new business to our District:       
 

 

 

 

Japanica Grill

1521 6th Ave.    

518.326.5577

Website coming soon!

(www.japanicagrill.com

   

  


Newly opened Japanica Grill is the latest eatery to open up at City Station. Serving both sushi and hibachi, this authentic Japanese restaurant offers great quality and generous portions!  Open 7 days a week, dine in or take out.

Lunch Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:30-2:30PM
Saturday and Sunday Noon -2:30PM

Dinner Hours:
Monday - Thursday 4:30 - 10:00PM
Friday 4:30- 11:00PM
Saturday 2:30-11:00PM
Sunday 2:30-10:00PM


 

  

        

 
member events

 

Saturday, April 27, 10:00AM 
Sunday, April 28, 11:00AM  
Fine Arts + Crafts Festival 
265 River Street
The first ever Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will showcase original works, and will feature the works of the northeast's top artists and craftspeople. This two-day show will represent hand-crafted original works in pottery, metal, fiber, leather, glass, wood, paper and more.
 

 

 

Thursday, May 2, 5:00 & 8:00PM

EMPAC, Concert Hall

110, 8th Street 

SCREENING 
The Films of Laurie Anderson
with special guest Pauline Oliveros 
A double feature evening of film screenings with Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Laurie Anderson. The 8PM program will conclude with an improvisation featuring Anderson and Pauline Oliveros with a silent film as the backdrop.
 

Thursday, May 9, 8:00PM

EMPAC

110. 8th Street

A free outdoor screening of director Carol Reed's classic 1949 film noir,
The Third Man, set in shadowy post-war Vienna stars Joseph Cotton, Orson Welles, and Alida Valli.

 

 

Saturday, May 4, 8:00PM

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

30 Second Street

Synesthesia by The Ellen
Sinopli Dance Company  

 

   

Wednesday, May 8, 7:30PM 

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

30 Second Street 

Hear the Author: John Blowers
Author of "Life on Tilt: confessions of a Poker Dad" 

  

    
beautification
Making Downtown Troy a Little Brighter
Have you noticed any unlit street lights in Downtown?  Please let us know!  All we need is the pole number, cross street and nearest address.  We will notify National Grid and get the light fixed in as little as three days.

getting involved

The BID is always looking for volunteer committee members in the following areas:

  • Special Events (Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:30pm @ BID Office) 
  • Business Development (Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 9:00am @ BID Office) 
  • Marketing & Member Services (Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 9:00am @ Rensselaer County Chamber Office) 
  • Public Services & Beautification (Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5:30pm @ Clement Art + Frame) 

Please contact Elizabeth in the BID office at (518) 279-7997 or email info@troybid.org if you would like to join! There are no requirements - anyone is welcome. Committees meet once per month; they are a great way to help the community and meet new people who all love Troy.   

share your news with us

 We'd be happy to spread the word about your Downtown Troy news and events!

Send an e-mail to info@troybid.org or list it on our new website downtowntroy.org  and we'll include the information in our next monthly newsletter.

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