A weekend of music, atmosphere, and community at Mount Ida. From Cameron Fisher’s intimate evening of jazz and classical performance, to the immersive 8-hour journey of Troy Nite Soul, and our monthly Community Brunch, these gatherings invite space for listening, connection, and shared experience. Come spend time together in the hall.
Sounds at Night by Cameron Fisher
Friday, May 15th
A young musician presents an evening of jazz, classical works, and original compositions. Blending structured pieces with contemporary backing elements, the performance offers both precision and expressive depth. Ideal for those interested in emerging talent and intimate live music experiences.
Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 PM | $10
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Troy Nite Soul
Saturday, May 16th
An 8-hour continuous improvisational music experience rooted in jazz, soul, and spiritual expression. Musicians rotate throughout the evening, creating an evolving soundscape that shifts with the energy of the room. Ideal for deep listening, reflection, and participating in a shared creative atmosphere.
2 PM | Free Admission
Courtesy of Troy Savings Bank Foundation!
Community Brunch
Sunday, May 17th
A welcoming monthly gathering centered around simple food and open conversation. Classic brunch staples are served in a relaxed environment designed for connection and community. Ideal for neighbors, friends, and anyone looking to share a meal and spend time together.
11 AM - 1 PM |
Suggested Donation $15
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Little promo video we put together, showing Chef Larry cooking and buying ingredients at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market.
Reserve a seat at our Mother's Day Brunch Grand Buffet!
Sunday May 10th
Historic venue - 5 star meal. Proceeds benefit our community and art programming as well as historic restoration!
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mount Ida
Join us for a beautiful brunch experience crafted by Chef Larry Schepici, featuring a grand buffet of seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients from the Troy Farmers Market, all set in a historic space reawakened for community.
Two seatings: 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Tickets support historic restoration and community and arts programming.
Reserve your table:
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We’ve got a dynamic stretch of events coming up at Mount Ida: music, film, and community-driven gatherings that invite you to connect and experience something new.
Mt Ida Madness
Alt rap, noise core, and 4 killer bands + local vendors. A high-energy night of underground sound and scene.
Sat, May 2 | 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
$10 (NOTAFLOF)
Fall of the House of Usher (1928) + Live Score
Surreal silent film reimagined with a live experimental score - immersive, eerie, and unforgettable.
Sun, May 3 | 7:30 PM | 7 PM Doors
Suggested Donation $15 (Door only)
Luna Series: The Insolent Willies
Roots-rock meets full moon energy in a night of release and connection.
Mon, May 4 | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM Doors
$20
Anything Goes Open Mic
Music, poetry, comedy - anything goes. All ages, all styles. Come perform or just soak it in.
Tues, May 5 | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM Doors
Suggested Donation $10
All tickets and donations support Mount Ida’s ongoing historic restoration and community programs, including our neighborhood food pantry.
TICKET LINK in bio
We’ve got a dynamic stretch of events coming up at Mount Ida: music, film, and community-driven gatherings that invite you to connect and experience something new.
Mt Ida Madness
Alt rap, noise core, and 4 killer bands + local vendors. A high-energy night of underground sound and scene.
Sat, May 2 | 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
$10 (NOTAFLOF)
Fall of the House of Usher (1928) + Live Score
Surreal silent film reimagined with a live experimental score - immersive, eerie, and unforgettable.
Sun, May 3 | 7:30 PM | 7 PM Doors
Suggested Donation $15 (Door only)
Luna Series: The Insolent Willies
Roots-rock meets full moon energy in a night of release and connection.
Mon, May 4 | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM Doors
$20
Anything Goes Open Mic
Music, poetry, comedy - anything goes. All ages, all styles. Come perform or just soak it in.
Tues, May 5 | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM Doors
Suggested Donation $10
All tickets and donations support Mount Ida’s ongoing historic restoration and community programs, including our neighborhood food pantry.
Inspiring narrative of an immigrant: Thanina Haddadi, Justice Fellow. 🎙
Thank you, Michael Esterbrook, Executive Director of Events at Mount Ida, for hosting such a meaningful open mic on “Immigrants Mean Business,” bringing together local business owners like Jinah Kim|
Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen in Troy, NY.
I didn’t remove any words of the narrative. Instagram doesn’t typically promote reels over 3 minutes, but I hope—with your support—it reaches and inspires the people who need to hear it.
#openmic
#ImmigrantsStory
#immigrantsbusiness
#immigrantsjourney
As we close out April at Mount Ida, we’re continuing to explore events that bring us together through storytelling, performance, and shared ideas. From experimental theater to community-powered art and dialogue on education, these gatherings invite us to engage more deeply with one another.
Cat Trials – Friday
A dark, comedic theatrical work-in-progress exploring class tension and revolt, inspired by pre-revolutionary France.
8:00 – 9:30 PM | Ticketed
Palette to Pantry: Arts Fundraiser – Saturday
A vibrant evening of student art, live performance, and community celebration—all in support of the Mount Ida Food Pantry.
5:00–9:00 PM |
$25 Suggested Donation
Wild Instruction – Sunday
A dynamic conversation reimagining education through alternative perspectives and creative approaches to teaching and learning.
2:00–4:00 PM | Sliding Scale $15–40
Tickets + Details in bio: mountidatroy.org/events
Every ticket supports our food pantry and community programs.
Which of these would you want to experience?
Thank you for celebrating World Circus Day with us.
We are still processing the experience — and feeling deeply inspired by the extraordinary artists and community who made the day so meaningful.
From the enduring brilliance of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and the joyful music of The Rubin Brothers, to the generosity of local friends Jim Snack and Ragliacci, as well as the impactful presence of The I Love You Project, this day reflected the depth and vitality of the creative ecosystem we are building together.
A special acknowledgment to New York Circus Project, a young company out of NYC, who spent two weeks with us creating an entirely new work. They brought rigor, curiosity, courage, and an incredible spirit of collaboration. Experiences like these remind us why this work matters.
While we might expect to feel exhausted, instead we feel energized — reminded that the wellspring of creative energy is collective. The process of making, sharing, and witnessing new work creates a vital pulse that continues to move all of us forward.
Over the next few days, we’ll share images and moments from the full celebration.
But this first post is dedicated to these young artists who poured every ounce of themselves into creating something new.
Thank you for being part of a growing community that supports the future of circus. Special thank you to Arts, Letters and Numbers and Mt. Ida Preservation Association for helping to make this possible. Photography by : Joe Putrock Ilse Baryshnikov as Rapunzel
Matthew Morgan as The Prince
Rowan Allinson as The Witch
#WorldCircusDay #ContemporaryCircus #CircusLab #NewWork #CircusArts #CreativeCommunity #TheBigTopGroup
Next up for Luna! The Insolent Willies bringing their roots-rock to Mt. Ida on May 4th! Tickets in link in bio ::: The Insolent Willies are known for their hip-shaking mix of quirky, clever original music and unpredictable covers. The band was formed in 2017 by singer-songwriters Bill Ackerbauer (acoustic guitar, harmonica, fiddle, vocals) and Frank DeVer Pullen (bass, mandolin, banjo, vocals), and now includes Paul Gavry (accordion, fiddle, vocals) and Evan Gavry (guitars, percussion, vocals), with occasional appearances by a collection of intrepid fellow travelers. #livemusic #lunalive #lunaseries
