Help ALL Of Maple Avenue Middle School’s Eighth Graders Make The Trip To Nation’s Capital SARATOGA SPRINGS – When they say ‘all aboard’ they mean ALL… A great grass-roots fundraiser is happening this Saturday, March 2, and is very worthy of your attention. Entitled “Rockin’ The Road to D.C.,” it was put together by...
Nominations Announced for Inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards
Almost 200 artists, ensembles, venues, sound technicians, educators, journalists and photographers hope to take home first “Eddie”! SCHENECTADY — And the Eddie goes to… Nominees for the inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, presented by The Collaborative magazine and Capital Records Live! 6 p.m. Sunday April 14 at Proctors, include 185 artists, ensembles,...
OPERA SARATOGA TO PRESENT ‘OPERA-TO-GO’ PERFORMANCES OF PINOCCHIO
SEVEN FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES TO BE PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE REGION SARATOGA SPRINGS – Opera Saratoga will present Opera-To-Go performances of Pinocchio to the public and over 50 public and private schools throughout the region from February 25 to March 30, 2019. Each year, Opera Saratoga tours a production to schools throughout the greater Capital...
“Into the Pines” For Education!
SPAC’s Junior Committee to Host “Into the Pines” Winter Ball on Saturday, March 9 at 7 pm SARATOGA SPRINGS – Take it from me and “Little Red” here… you don’t want to be left out in the cold, for tickets to this event always sell out and are going fast! The Saratoga Performing Arts...
42nd ANNUAL FREIHOFER’S SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 LINEUP
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The 2019 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival features an extraordinary roster of twenty-two musical groups, highlighted by the SPAC Jazz Festival debut of Grammy® award winning artist Norah Jones, and the return of jazz legend George Benson and festival favorite Trombone Shorty + Orleans Avenue. Back by popular demand is also Los...
A Symphony of Excellence!
Albany Symphony Unveils 2019-20 Schedule Editors Note: This post is especially for people who like to plan. But remember that Albany Symphony’s current season is happening now, and worthy of your attention – visit AlbanySymphony.com for details on all.- AG ALBANY – The Albany Symphony unveiled its 2019-2020 season today, featuring phenomenal women in...
SPAC 2019 – Part 3: The Philadelphia Orchestra
SARATOGA SPRINGS – THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA’S three-week residency (July 31 – August 17) will be highlighted by 19 SPAC premieres ranging from classical masterpieces to innovative contemporary compositions, marking a record number of pieces that have never before been performed on SPAC’s stage. ““This summer we will present a record number of works that...
Bons Temps au Dernier Mardi Gras de Hattie!
(Good Times at Hattie’s Last Mardi Gras!) – Saturday, January 12, 2019 *************************************** MOZZES AND THE AMAZING FAUX FUR DREAMCOAT Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Strong, sturdy fingers peek out of blue silk, grasping the black ink pen as he scribbles his name and a few numbers on the next empty line. Confidently,...
SPAC 2019 – Part 2: CMS at SPAC
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Six Programs / 23 Works Never Performed by CMS at SPAC / featuring 24 Artists from 9 Countries, 260 years of Repertoire THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER (CMS) returns to SPAC (August 4 – 20) with a roster of internationally celebrated artists, taking audiences at...
SPAC 2019 – Part 1 – New York City Ballet
NYCB residency highlighted by three SPAC premieres from 21st century choreographers; story ballet Coppélia, and a Gala program featuring Balanchine’s Apollo All Photos Provided by SPAC and (c) Paul Kolnick SARATOGA SPRINGS – {{Editor’s Note: The SPAC 2019 Resident Company lineup features a record number of SPAC premieres of both iconic works of the...