Landing New Light
Spring Street Gallery is proud to present works by Francelise Dawkins on view through August 9. Through creative interpretation, “Landing New Light” brings attention to viewing all art from a “prismatic light.” Dawkins’ brightly colored, collaged artwork amplifies a visual connection between the artwork shared with the viewer and the viewer’s need to take time to enter each form, color, and thread individually. The 34 works exhibited are all for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Reverend Michael D. Bell’s community work in Saratoga Springs. “Landing New Light” is visible by appointment only by contacting Belinda Colón at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (48 hours’ notice is required).
The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Museum
The Museum is open every Friday from 4-6 p.m. now through Aug 26, 2022. There are 2 floors of Local History. View the many photos, Veterans Corner, logging and farming displays, Stewart’s display of ice cream making, IOOF display, and much more. The museum is located at 440 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove. While in town, stop by the Greenfield Farmers Market just down the road at the Church Parking Lot. Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Friday.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park: August & September - Group Show featuring five members, Artists Virginia Harrison, Barbara Hurley, Kristine Kelly, Judy Loucks, and Jo Weatherwax. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville: July & August - Artist Kristine Kelly. The Waterford Library, 117 Third St., Waterford: August - Artists, Jack Morgan, Anup Sood and Joan VanAlphen. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com. For more information, visit our website: www.southernsaratogaartist.com
Acting and Performance Drama Camp
Monday – Friday, August 1 – August 12, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Actors and actresses collaborate as a team to decide whether to write an original script or use existing storylines that they make their own. Through the process campers will develop characters, design a set, choose costumes, rehearse, and perform their work. This program for 11–16-year-olds is led by Malta Artistic Director, Elyse Young, at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta. Acting exercises, vocal skills, theater games and crafts included. Camp culminates with a performance the last day of camp. Contact Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information or go to www.maltaparksrec.com to register.
Hearts for the Arts Gala
Friends and supporters of Adirondack Folk School will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Friday evening, August 19, 2022, beginning with a mingling hour and cash bar at 5:30 p.m. The food and fun will take place at the iconic and beautifully restored Hitching Post Cafe located at 1256 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne. The Cafe’s chef is planning to put an old-time dude ranch spin on the menu. Tickets for Hearts for the Arts may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518- 696-2400 www.adirondackfolkschool.org. The cost per ticket is $75. Seating is limited to 80 guests, so please make your reservations early.
The 12th Annual Caboose Day and Car Show
To be held at King’s Station on Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The caboose at King’s Station is on the corner of Rt 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners. Car show could include cars, trucks, motorcycles, and imports - In addition, you will be able to tour the Caboose and Train Station. A new ramp and stairs have been built by the Boy Scouts Troop 4016 of Saratoga. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, soda and water to benefit the Town of Greenfield Historical Society All are welcome. Rain or Shine.
Markets at Round Lake
The Markets at Round Lake: Three Markets – Two Days – One Eclectic Village! Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement. August 13 & 14, from Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For one weekend in August, we will be showcasing over 70 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker, Crafter and Artisanal Edibles community. These Makers, who have been selectively juried, will converge within an eclectic village bringing forth the latest talent and hottest trends. Also featuring Food Trucks, Live Music sponsored by The Mill on Round Lake and a Book Sale. The Markets will be held at the Village Green, 49 Burlington Ave., Round Lake. The profits from the event are solely dedicated to help support the Round Lake Library.
16th Annual Car Show
On Saturday, August 20, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold their 16th Annual Car Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, music, 50/50 raffles, and great food. Come see the contestant vehicles! Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 a.m. until Noon and awards around 3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 21. For information call Doug Simmons at 518-669-4588. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Tammy Renee
Tammy is an eclectic artist who loves to tell a story thru her music and testimony. She will be leading worship at Middle Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 28 at 9 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove Rd. and North Creek Rd.)
Swing for Music 2022 Golf Outing
To benefit Saratoga Chamber Players Friday, September 16 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, located on 262 Brownville Road, Gansevoort. Nine Hole Scramble, Registration at 2:45 followed by a 3:15 Shotgun Start. Entry fee - $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, taco dinner and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Players may sign up individually and will be placed on a team. For more information and to register visit https://www.saratogachamberplayers.org/
Call for Choreographers
Nacre Dance Company is accepting modern dance choreography submissions for their annual “So, You Think You Can Choreograph?” competition. This year’s performance will be at Universal Preservation Hall, located at 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. The theme will be “Twist and Shout” choreography to music by Rock and Roll Musical Legends. Staging will be in a traditional theater setting. All accepted applicants will receive an honorary stipend upon completing the competition. Accepted submissions will perform Saturday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. at UPH, where the audience votes on their favorite choreography. The winner will be commissioned to set a new piece of modern dance choreography for Nacre Dance Company for the 2023 season. Apply at https://www.nacredance.org/sytycc by August 15.
Tee Off Fore Ta Ta’s
Annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 17 at Hales Mills Country Club. Foursomes and Singles – Prizes – Post Play Banquet. $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. All proceeds benefit To Life, local cancer support network, Brady Duhame “Buddha,” Local Chef & Dear Friend. For more information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or contact Sandra Foster This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In-Person Talk on the Life of John Morrissey
On Thursday, August 25, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs History Museum, located at 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs. Presentation is free and open to the public. National-award-winning sportswriter and editor Brien Bouyea, author of a biography of John Morrissey, will delve into the fascinating details of this remarkable Saratogian’s life. Morrissey was an undefeated bare-knuckle boxing champion who founded Saratoga Race Course and served two terms in the United States Congress and one in the New York State Senate. A native of Ireland who grew up in Troy, N.Y., he also was a major figure in the gaming field, and constructed the Club House in Saratoga Springs, later known as Canfield Casino, which is now home to the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Presented with the generous support of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. www.saratogahistory.org | 518-584-6920
Travel with the Saratoga Senior Center this Fall
On Tuesday, September 20, choose from the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Animals and exhibits at the Zoo span the globe, with more than 700 species. The Garden is a wonderland for everything that grows. It features more than a million plants over 250 acres. Cost is $93 for the bus trip and the Zoo ticket or $91 for the bus and Garden ticket. Must be chosen at sign-up. The bus will leave Saratoga at 6:45 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Calling All Singing Voices!
Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their first performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices.org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
