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...
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...
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...
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...