New York City Ballet to Salute Centennial of Birth of Robbins and Bernstein Editors Note: The 2018 SPAC Classical Season Programming has been released. It has such rich detail that we are presenting it in multiple parts this week. HERE is a link to part 1 – previewing the regional debut of the National...
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SPAC 2018 Season Preview – Part 1 – Ole’ Nuevo!
National Ballet of Cuba Kicks-Off 2018 Season with Capital Region Debut – Only One of Five U.S. Locations Editors Note: The 2018 SPAC Classical Season Programming has been released. It has such rich detail that we are presenting it in multiple parts this week. In Part One, we preview the debut performance of the...
Purp-u-lism
The People Have Spoken: Life is Kinder (and Better Looking) at the Purple End of the Spectrum SARATOGA SPRINGS – So, our elected officials decided to abandon their posts and shut the Federal Government down last week. I was ready, made my move and appointed myself Emperor, in order to make some long-overdue changes…...
NMD: Master Class with Brian Simerson
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance is offering a Master Class with Brian Simerson, former principal dancer with MOMIX, on Saturday, December 16 from 10 am to noon. Class fee is $20/person. To register, visit the Museum’s website HERE or call (518) 584-2225 ext 3008. Brian...
National Ballet of Cuba to Make First-ever Appearance in Capital Region at SPAC in 2018
Upcoming Season Highlights Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced the dates for the 2018 season, highlighted by the first-ever Capital Region appearance of the internationally renowned National Ballet of Cuba, known around the world for its exuberant flair and uniquely Cuban, athletic training based in the Russian style. Slated...
Saratoga City Ballet will be Sweet + Swingin’!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join Saratoga City Ballet for a rhythm-filled evening at The Nutcracker: Sweet + Swingin’. The first production of its kind in the Capital Region, The Nutcracker: Sweet + Swingin’ is a fusion of Jazz, Tap, African + Ballet dances featuring live music by...
First Night Preview 411
SARATOGA SPRINGS – In 2017, First Night Saratoga was voted to be the best annual event in the region! As one of the oldest and largest celebrations of its kind in the country, First Night Saratoga has built a record as the most affordable, accessible, safe and exciting way to spend New Year’s Eve...
All I Want For The Holidays… Is A Deal!
SPAC’s First Black Friday Event Starts Now / Best Deal Now through through Cyber Monday SARATOGA SPRINGS – In time for the holiday season, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has launched the first-ever Black Friday promotion, offering customizable gifts for every classical music connoisseur, pop diva, rock n’ roll fan, or wine enthusiast on...
Swing Set: “Live at the Jazz Bar” Returns to Hall of Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS – As part of its commitment to expanding its offerings beyond the traditional summer season, Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s popular “Live at the Jazz Bar,” will return for a special swing evening on Thursday, November 16. Kicking-off at 7 p.m. with dance lessons from Diane Lachtrupp and Johnny Martinez, co-directors of Tango...
Master Class with Arthur Mitchell
The National Museum of Dance and School of the Arts welcome Arthur Mitchell to their studios on November 4. SARATOGA SPRINGS – Arthur Mitchell, former New York City Ballet principal dancer and founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, is one of the most influential and pioneering figures in the history of dance. A MacArthur...