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Philadelphia Orchestra Pop Up concert Thursday at library
If you missed last week’s Pop Up concert courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra, you can check out the celebrated ensemble at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The impromptu...
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SPAC offers discount tickets to Friday’s Orchestra concert
Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced that amphitheater tickets to Friday’s Philadelphia Orchestra concert will be $22, the price of a lawn ticket. The “Bring the Lawn Inside” discount is being...
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Weekend scene in Saratoga County: Mo, ‘Oz,’ Elvis and more
Here’s a roundup of weekend events in and around Saratoga Springs. Visit our online calendar to see even more. Friday I am a Yankees fan, but you got to admit, having Rivera at Saratoga is exciting for...
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Weekend Scene in Saratoga: Song, arts, crafts and all that jazz
The Local Actors Guild presents the Broadway smash, "Chicago." Looking to round out your weekend plans? See what I’ve pulled together below. There’s always more to see on our online calendar. Friday...
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Local bands invited to compete in SPAC’s Battle of the Bands
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is looking for local music acts to compete in the third annual SPAC Battle of the Bands at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Entries will be whittled down to ten regional...
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Violin recital Thursday in Round Lake
The Malta League of Arts presents an evening with world-class violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake. Pitcairn Pitcairn’s 1720 “Red...
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Opera Saratoga announced 2012 season
General director Curtis Tucker conducting the Opera Saratoga Orchestra. (Photo by Gary Gold). The 2012 season ended just weeks ago, but Opera Saratoga is already looking ahead. The company announced...
View ArticleSPAC announces Battle of the Bands judges/extends deadline
Vinnie Amico, drummer for American jam band moe., will serve as one of the judges for SPAC’s “Battle of the Bands” presented by WEQX and The Recording Company on Sept. 21. SPAC also announced that...
View ArticleThe Little Mermaid Jr.
Saratoga Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for its fall production, The Little Mermaid, Jr., a musical based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, starting at 4 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Saratoga Music...
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Recalling the Yaddo Music Festivals
Aaron Copland conducting the orchestra at the first festival in 1932Teri Blasko, local history librarian at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, has announced a fascinating free musical program for 2...
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Skidmore concert to benefit AIDS orphans
The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College will present a musical collaboration to benefit African children affected by the AIDS epidemic at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The Chosen The fundraiser...
View ArticleThe Doors: ‘Strange Days’ at SPAC in 1968
There’s a cool/interesting/weird video on the Times Union’s Arts Talk blog of The Doors backstage at SPAC before a show in 1968. Click here to check it out.
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Beatlemore Skidmania decends upon Saratoga Nov. 16-17
Beatlemore Skidmania decends upon Skidmore Nov. 16-17 The 12th edition of Beatlemore Skidmania features two concert tributes to the Fab Four at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in...
View Article“Jingle Shelves”
Three teenage bands will play for food on Dec. 14. “Jingle Shelves,” a musical effort to stock the shelves of Franklin Community Center’s Food Pantry, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fri., Dec....
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No fireworks at First Night
First Night Saratoga is being put on by Saratoga Arts again this New Year’s Eve, but this time, without the fireworks. Public Safety Commissioner Chris Mathiesen confirmed at Tuesday’s City Council...
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Ballet fundraisers
For the first time, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center will raffle off a car to raise funds for its New York City Ballet residency. Capital Region residents can purchase a ticket to win a two-year...
View ArticleFirst Night Saratoga security details
Monday’s theme for First Night Saratoga is “Explore the Night,” but organizers feared revelers would explore other New Year’s Eve parties when they heard fireworks were scratched from the program:...
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Manage NYRA’s music gigs
Know music? Good organizer? The New York Racing Association is looking for someone to manage and oversee their daily music entertainment for this summer, the 150th anniversary of racing at Saratoga...
View ArticleOpen mic for children and teens
Budding musicians ages 8-17 years old are welcome to join an open mic starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Lillian’s Restaurant, 408 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Children’s Theatre hosts...
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Biggest no-surprise concert announcement
In case you missed it, the Dave Matthews Band will return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for a two-night stint Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. If they passed on playing SPAC, that would be...
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