TROY, N.Y. — The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s 2024 “Alley Action!” series kicks off on Saturday, June 1, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Church Street Alley between Congress and Ferry Streets in downtown Troy, the ACCR announced in a press release.
This five-part series will highlight recent art installations and murals in the Church Street Alley and Franklin Alley locations. The inaugural event will feature live music, a mural artist meet and greet, food and beverage pop-up vendors, family-friendly participatory art events and a circus performance, the release said.
Schedule
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Food and Beverage2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Family-Friendly and Art-Based Activities2 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Live Music Hourly
The Troy “Alley Action!” series is part of a second-year initiative of the Arts Center of the Capital Region that is supported by the City of Troy this year with funds from the American Rescue Act, the release said. The series is designed to raise awareness of Troy’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, encourage residents and visitors alike to explore the downtown area and support artists and local businesses.
A variety of events will include Pop Up Beer Garden Neighborhood Block Parties, the return of the Troy Cyberpunk Night Market and the Troy Glow Alley Party and Light Parade. According to the release, art activities and entertainment will be a big part of the opening event on June 1 including participatory activities such as screen printing, street art style painting instruction and face painting.
Additionally, this event will see a collaborative promotional performance with the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center (CCiAC), a Troy-based not-for-profit focused on raising awareness with its introduction to the circus arts. This summer CCiAC will be setting up a big top tent for their annual ‘Circus in the Park’ event in Prospect Park for 10 days of circus activities including a youth camp, and public and private performance events.
The June 1 series opening event will overlap with the 10th anniversary of Rare Form Brewing opening its doors. Five bands will be playing at the event — all return guests from previous celebratory anniversary events. Pop-up food vendors will be from the neighborhood including Mi Casa, who just expanded into a new building in the neighborhood. Beverages will be available from Rare Form and neighborhood anchor, The Ruck. Additional vendors to be announced.
June 1 Season Opening Event Band Listing Includes:
2 p.m. — Architrave3 p.m. — Pony in the Pancake4 p.m. — Nathan Meltz and the House of Tomorrow5 p.m. — Rabid Children6 p.m. — The Abyssmals
Full Season Dates
Saturday, June 1 | 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Pop Up Beer Garden and Neighborhood Block Party (Church Street between Ferry and Congress)
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Troy Cyberpunk Night Market (Franklin Alley between River and Broadway)
Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Pop Up Beer Garden and Neighborhood Block Party (Church Street between Ferry and Congress)
Saturday, Oct. 5 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Troy Cyberpunk Night Market (Franklin Alley between River and Broadway)
Sunday, Nov. 3 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Troy Glow Alley Party and Light Parade (Alley Location TBD)
An exact schedule for all events including entertainment, activities and vendors will be posted via the Art Center’s social media accounts.
Troy Art Block gained national recognition in 2023 when it was nominated as the #1 Best New Festival by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
