The arts and culture scene in Saratoga continues to thrive despite current restrictions. In fact, two local arts organizations have announced new exhibitions, and a Saratoga historian has produced a video series celebrating our region’s heritage. Discover a Unique Collaboration Between Two Museums Late last month, the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art...
Give to Caffe Lena This Month & Get Your Donation Matched
Prime Music Venue Seeks to Raise $50,000 by Oct 31
“The community is getting so much out of our daily programming,” Caffe Lena Executive Director Sarah Craig said in a statement. “We don’t want to have to pause.” A double-your-gift challenge grant has been administered to help this Saratoga treasure keep churning out the tunes – and so much more – for years to...
Caffe Lena Provides the Music We Need In Our Lives Right Now
Saratoga's Historic Music Venue Pivots, Adapts
Caffe Lena has taken on the near-impossible. This powerhouse of a Saratoga icon is committed to providing music to the community at large, at a time when live entertainment venues are struggling to stay in business. See what you can do to help keep the music going, and find out how satisfying getting swept...
Experience “Testament” – A New Audio Play Presented By SPAC and the Saratoga Shakespeare Company
Find Out When You Can Listen to the Performance
In celebration of the famous composer’s 250th anniversary, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is hosting a virtual festival from August 5-22, 2020, which will feature a variety of online performances and exclusive events. On the final day of the virtual festival, the Saratoga Shakespeare Company will premiere Testament, an audio play written by Damian...
Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s 2020 Classical Season Has Been Cancelled
Here's What Classical Fans and Ticketholders Need to Know
Earlier today, and for the first time in its 53-year history, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announced the cancellation of its 2020 classical season due to the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the options available for ticketholders and SPAC’s plans for the 2021 classical season below. SPAC Makes Difficult Decision SPAC’s...
Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Cancelled
SPAC Announces Plans Moving Forward
The Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, initially scheduled for June 27 to 28, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how event organizers plan to shift the festivities. SPAC and Caffe Lena are coming together to present a series of live streamed performances over the festival weekend. Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions...
Tango Fusion Dance Company Announces Free Online Dance Classes
Stuck Indoors? Learn to Dance at Home
If you’re stuck at home and looking for something fun to do, then Tango Fusion has the perfect solution. The Saratoga Springs-based dance company is offering free online dance classes in swing, salsa, and more to help the community stay active. Put on Your Dancing Shoes Since Tango Fusion is currently unable to host...
Caffe Lena Opens School of Music for Kids 7 to 12
Get the Latest From This Influential Performance Venue
Caffe Lena is known to the Saratoga community as a music and performance hotspot that puts out sold-out shows and diverse programming on a daily basis. But now, the nonprofit venue increases its influence on the local music scene with significant educational offerings. A New Music School for Kids “Let’s put instruments in the...
SPAC Prepares for Another Eclectic Season of Classical Performances
2020 Schedule Includes New Works, Old Favorites & A Celebration of Beethoven
Attention classical music enthusiasts, fans of professional ballet, and anyone who appreciates a terrific performance: SPAC has announced the 2020 lineup for their classical season so check out the details and mark your calendar! Resident Companies Return to SPAC With an Exciting Lineup The New York City Ballet, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Chamber...
Give the Gift of SPAC: Shop Their Holiday Gift Guide
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Their 2019 Deals on Holiday Gifts
Trying to find the perfect present for the dance or music fan in your life? Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced their 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, and it’s the perfect opportunity to give someone you love the gift of summer concerts and performances. Classical Season Lawn Pass – $185 This is the perfect gift for someone...