“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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...