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SPAC Prepares for Another Eclectic Season of Classical Performances

2020 Schedule Includes New Works, Old Favorites & A Celebration of Beethoven

Erin Nudi January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

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...

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Their 2019 Deals on Holiday Gifts

Hope Relly-Cobb December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

spac covered in snow — Photo credit: SaratogaPhotographer.com

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...

View Top 10 Picks for Weekend Events: Sep 20 - 22

Erin Nudi September 18, 2019

vendor tents and people at Art in the Park event

Fall festivals are underway in the Saratoga region this weekend, and the weather is expected to be unseasonably warm. What event are you most looking forward to? Art in the Park Saturday, September 21 Saratoga Arts brings us the always fun Art in the Park. Close to 80 local artists will be at Congress...

Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Come to Double H Ranch for an Interactive Concert

Hope Relly-Cobb August 9, 2019

As part of their new collaboration, Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Double H Ranch will be bringing jazz to Double H campers during a private, interactive concert and lesson entitled Jazz for Young People: What is Jazz? The Wednesday, August 14th, event will be hosted by Wynton Marsalis, a Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winning jazz...

Attend a Special Event at Caffè Lena or Take the Kids to an Educational Performance

Hope Relly-Cobb August 6, 2019

david finckel and wu han — Photo provided.

Love classical music or wish you knew more about it? The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is returning to Saratoga Performing Arts Center August 4 through 20 for its annual summer residency, and with it they are bringing two special programs designed to give the community a deeper understanding of and appreciation...

Third Annual PlayIn at SPAC on August 8

Hope Relly-Cobb July 31, 2019August 1, 2019

nezet-seguin conducts the orchestra — Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Credit: Jan Regan, provided by SPAC

Are you a musician or just an enthusiast of the orchestra? Spend your afternoon on Thursday, August 8 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for a unique experience. For its third year in a row, the Philadelphia Orchestra invites string musicians and students of intermediate to advanced skill levels to perform with and learn...

Watch Madison Perform as Part of Opening Weekend Festivities

Joe Legault June 26, 2019

madison vandenburg with guitar — Photo provided by NYRA Press Release, credit to Robert Schmidt

Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course is just two weeks away, and many of us can’t wait to watch the first races and experience the 2019 season. As part of the Opening Weekend festivities, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced that American Idol star and Capital Region native Madison VanDenburg will...

Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists Returns on June 2nd

Erin Nudi May 21, 2019May 21, 2019

dancers pose — Photo credit: Dave Clark Imaging

Over 400 of the Capital Region’s most accomplished creatives from dancers to musicians to poets and more come together at the Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists on Sunday, June 2nd. Check out what you can expect at this vibrant – and free! – event. SPAC transforms into a massive celebration centering around...

Check Out What to Expect at the Warm Up to the Freihofer's Jazz Festival!

Erin Nudi May 8, 2019June 26, 2019

Editor’s Note (6/26/2019): Due to medical reasons, Fred Hersch’s concert has been rescheduled to December 22, 2019, at Caffe Lena. Tickets to the June 28 Fred Hersch performance will automatically be transferred to the December 22 performance. For existing ticketholders who prefer a full refund, please contact Carolyn Shapiro at carolyn@caffelena.org or call 518-583-0022. Jazz Fest Friday...