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SPAC\u2019s Junior Committee to Host \u201cInto the Pines\u201d Winter Ball on Saturday, March 9 at 7 pm<\/em><\/strong>
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\nSARATOGA SPRINGS \u2013 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! <\/p>\n

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center\u2019s Junior Committee invites guests to venture \u201cInto the Pines\u201d as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an enchanted, wooded wonderland, inspired by the sweeping Saratoga Spa Park for its 9th Annual Winter Ball. The event, slated for Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m., is a fundraiser to support SPAC\u2019s educational programming, which last year reached more than 38,000 individuals. Tickets are $125 and are available to the public at spac.org<\/a>.
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\nOne of the most highly anticipated, sell-out events in the Capital Region, the Winter Ball will feature live musical entertainment from Grand Central Station, whimsical surroundings and d\u00e9cor with floral arrangements provided by Samantha Nass Floral Design, and immersive experiences including: pop-up performances by Reality Dance Studio, roaming couture makeup stylists, entertainment by card magician Jason Ladanye, tarot card readings by Mary Shimp, and an interactive photo booth by Bigler Studio.<\/p>\n

A feast for the senses, attendees can also enjoy cocktails at the open bar, delectable fare catered by Mazzone Hospitality, late-night nibbles sponsored by Walt + Whitman Brewing, and treats by Austin Bayliss Cakes. Back by popular demand will also be a raffle featuring luxury goods and unique experiences; all funds raised will directly support SPAC\u2019s education and outreach programs.
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I’ve got mine! Be sure to get yours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nGrand Raffle:
\nFirst Prize: Lake Placid Weekend Getaway
\n\u2022\t2 nights stay with breakfast at the Mirror Lake Inn
\n\u2022\t2 Lake Placid Olympic Site Passports
\n\u2022\t$50 to the Lake Placid Pub + Brewery
\nSecond Prize: Saratoga Springs Staycation
\n\u2022\t1 night stay at the Saratoga Casino Hotel
\n\u2022\tRound of golf for four at Saratoga National Golf Club
\n\u2022\t$200 to Morton\u2019s The Steakhouse
\nThird Prize: Lily and David Diamond Necklace<\/p>\n

\u201cInto the Pines \u2013 inspired by our place in the park, the perfect confluence of natural and man-made beauty \u2013 will fuse pop-up performances and a festive party atmosphere for the most immersive Winter Ball yet,\u201d said Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of SPAC. \u201cWe are so grateful for the Junior Committee\u2019s incredible efforts on this event \u2013 an event which raises critical funds for our growing education programs. In 2019, we will continue increasing our outreach in schools, the community, and our impact on the SPAC grounds. Events like the Winter Ball help make these ambitious goals possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very exciting to see how much the Winter Ball has grown over the past nine years. This March, we invite the community to join us in \u2018the pines\u2019 for this sell-out event \u2013 complete with music by Grand Central Station, creative bites and cocktails, interactive performances presented by Reality Dance Studio, and a few other surprises,\u201d said Samantha Kercull, president of the Junior Committee. \u201cThank you to our wonderful sponsors who make this winter celebration of the performing arts possible.\u201d <\/p>\n

Founded in 2010, the SPAC Junior Committee consists of culturally minded young professionals who support and promote world-class performing arts in the community. Hosted by the SPAC Junior Committee, the Winter Ball raises funds for educational programming at SPAC. <\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: That’s the official verbiage, but from my perspective Samantha, along with event team leaders Amanda Ettinger and Caitlin Goetz, have once again put together a group that is both collegial and decentralized, so that everyone feels empowered and that they are making a valuable contribution. Both Caitlin (“Party of the Century”) and Amanda (“Morocco”) have had leadership roles at previous Winter Balls; so I can assure you that they and their team will have every detail in place, and leave “no pine cone unturned,” so to speak. <\/p>\n

Plus they all work their butts off! Want proof? How many people do you know that would endure a freezing cold Chowderfest out in the open, just to sell tickets and raffles to you? And with a smile to boot!
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\nAll of them are worthy of your support, and recognition. So… <\/em> <\/p>\n

A CYBER SHOUT-OUT TO THE 2019 SPAC JUNIOR COMMITTEE!
\nMembers:
\nMario Abate
\nBrandon Acres
\nMarissa Ainsworth
\nMeaghan Aldridge
\nJessica Audette
\nNicole Babie
\nCasey Baldwin
\nEmily Bartell
\nLaura Bolan
\nAshley Budd
\nNathan Bull
\nIsabelle Cantanucci
\nKatie Carson
\nNancy Cavanaugh
\nMatthew Crayne
\nMeaghan Creydt
\nMelissa Curry
\nChristian DeLollo
\nSarah Dorrer
\nAmanda Ettinger
\nJosh Ettinger
\nDesiree Farley
\nVictoria Fast Dunn
\nNicholas Ferrera
\nCaitlin Goetz
\nAnna Gomez-Domenech
\nMadeline Goralski
\nKeely Griffiths
\nLindsey Halse
\nAmanda Jackson
\nKate Jarosh
\nShawna Jenks
\nSamantha Kercull
\nSarah LeRoux
\nLauren Loschiavo
\nEric Magnano
\nAmanda Martini-Hughes
\nMallory Massry
\nRyan Matuszewski
\nKelly McCauley
\nJessica Moore
\nKevin Murphy
\nMeaghan Murphy
\nKaitlin Nevins
\nKatrina Railton
\nMarissa Romero
\nTatiana Roupas
\nJessica Rubino
\nMatthew Owen
\nRosanna Panuccio
\nAlex Sapienza
\nEttie Seymour
\nJenna Smith
\nAmanda Troutman
\nRyen Van Hall
\nAnne Van Vorst
\nJessica Waldorf
\nStephanie Weissman
\nShanna Wiggins
\nAndrew Williamson
\nAnnie Wu
\nMackenzie Zarzycki<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information about The Winter Ball, visit spac.org<\/a> or contact Seth Buono, sbuono@spac.org or 584-9330, Ext. 101.<\/em>
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