Our December selections from the Ace x Impossible online gallery — Andrea Buia, Judith Kyvik, Gregory Bencivego, Frederik Holmér and Morgane Santamarianova. As a token of our appreciation, we’ve sent them each a copy of volume two of Pink Martini’s annula Joy to the World holiday album in limited edition clear vinyl — all the proceeds go to Mercy Corps.
We’ll be picking shots out every month and sending flirtatious gifts, so enter your own photos to share the love.
Our friends Pink Martini have just released a new music video for “Tuca Tuca.” The song, accompanied by an “amorous and provocative” dance, was first made popular in 1970 by Italian singing legend Raffaella Carrá. The video for the Pink Martini’s version was made by Portland’s Grow Film Co. and shot on 8mm film during the band’s last European tour. It chronicles Pink Martini & friends as they “introduce” the Tuca Tuca to audiences (and strangers) in Italy, France and Spain. And as video states “The ‘Tuca Tuca’ allowed everyone to get to know their neighbor a little bit better…”
Our friends Paige Powell and Thomas Lauderdale — the first guests of the first Ace — checking into Ace Hotel Seattle here in 1999.
The new Pink Martini holiday vinyl, Joy to the World, is yours free when you stay in a Loft Suite at Ace Hotel New York any time over Christmas weekend, December 23 - 27. It’s our gift to you, and the proceeds from each album have been donated in full to Mercy Corps. You can book online here.
