The Ember & Elixir Club 2025

September 24, 5 pm

Join us for the inaugural
Ember & Elixir Club

Take a break from the daily grind and step into an unforgettable night that brings together good people, great music, and top-shelf flavor. The Arts Center of the Capital Region and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall proudly invite you to join us at the Ember & Elixir Club – a speakeasy-inspired evening filled with cigars, bourbon, live music, and hometown pride.

This isn’t your typical fundraiser. It’s a down-to-earth, classy evening where people from all walks of life can connect, relax, and enjoy the best of what Troy has to offer. Hosted at Ryan’s Wake, Troy’s hometown pub, this event features live local music, hand-picked whiskeys, tasty pub fare, and select cigars — plus a sneak peek at the Troy gateway mural at 400 River Street, a powerful tribute to the city’s creative spirit.

Enjoy whiskey & bourbon portfolio samples from:
Booker’s Bourbon
Elijah Craig Bourbon
Heaven Hill Distillery
Jefferson’s Bourbon
Widow Jane Distillery
& More!

Guests are welcome to bring their own cigars, so feel free to indulge and enjoy the ambiance. Additionally, for your convenience, a curated selection will be available for purchase from the Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe, Upstate New York’s #1 tobacconist for 25 years running. This is a cigar-friendly setting.

Banquet-style hearty hors d’oeuvres from the Ryan’s Wake menu will be provided to complement your tasting experience. For those desiring additional options, the full restaurant food and drink menu will also be available for purchase.

Join us for an exciting evening celebrating Troy’s revitalization, where we’ll highlight the collaborative spirit that enlivens our community and grounds us in our progress.