{"id":13014,"date":"2018-03-15T15:17:18","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T19:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/daily-planet-arthur\/?p=13014"},"modified":"2018-03-15T15:17:18","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T19:17:18","slug":"spac-highlights-spring-education-initiatives-and-new-ways-to-save-on-tickets-for-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/daily-planet-arthur\/2018\/03\/spac-highlights-spring-education-initiatives-and-new-ways-to-save-on-tickets-for-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"SPAC Highlights Spring Education Initiatives and New Ways to Save on Tickets for 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hot Club of Saratoga<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nSARATOGA SPRINGS -At its March board meeting, Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced its free spring education programs, including the expanded \u201cClassical Kids,\u201d which will visit three new schools this season \u2013 Burnt Hills O\u2019Rourke Middle School, Broadalbin-Perth Middle School and Schuylerville Elementary School \u2013 and a new partnership with the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Additionally, it revealed that the acclaimed genre-defying duo, Black Violin, will hold a free in-school performance at Saratoga Springs High School on April 9. Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO, said that the programs bring world-class artists directly into the classroom and are part of a larger strategy aimed at increasing access to the arts through outreach in Capital Region schools.
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Black Violin – Photo and Cover Photo by Colin Brennan<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n\u201cIn 2017, we significantly expanded our education offerings. This year, we are building off that success with the addition of new schools and the first-ever partnership with the incredible dancers of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company,\u201d said Ms. Sobol. \u201cBlack Violin was unable to perform last year at SPAC on Stage due to a hurricane — I am delighted that they will be holding a special program with students at the Saratoga Springs High School, offering a preview of what audiences can expect this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n

SPAC also announced a variety of new ticketing offers and packages to encourage audience development and multiple ticket buyers for classical performances. New promotional offers for the 2018 season include an \u201cExperience SPAC\u201d discount, where new customers are offered an introduction to a broader range of classical performances and genres through a \u201cbuy one get one free\u201d ticket deal.<\/p>\n

New classical ticket incentives will include<\/strong>:<\/em>
\n* SPAC Bonus Bundle:<\/strong> Purchase any two performances of National Ballet of Cuba, New York City Ballet, or Philadelphia Orchestra and get a third for free. Offer available online at spac.org \u2013 enter coupon code BB2018 at checkout and the offer will be applied in shopping cart. Amphitheater tickets only.<\/p>\n

*Experience SPAC!<\/strong> New customers can receive buy one get one free tickets for performances of National Ballet of Cuba, New York City Ballet, and Philadelphia Orchestra. Offer available online at spac.org \u2013 enter coupon code NEW2018 at checkout and the offer will be applied in shopping cart. Amphitheater tickets only.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have renewed our commitment to expanding access to world-class performances for not only our dedicated base of classical fans, but newcomers who haven\u2019t yet experienced the exhilarating sounds of The Philadelphia Orchestra or witnessed the beauty of New York City Ballet,\u201d said Ms. Sobol. \u201cOur hope is that by removing barriers for first-time classical attendees, that the \u2018SPAC Experience\u2019 will become more accessible and perhaps will inspire new summer traditions for audiences in the Capital Region and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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