Philadelphia Orchestra Petit Ensemble Pop-Ups
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center are offering a free “Pop-Up” Concert Series, bringing one of the world’s greatest orchestras to downtown Saratoga.
The mini-concerts have been curated for different audiences within the larger SPAC community, featuring small ensembles of Orchestra musicians performing programs of favorite works at Saratoga Tea and Honey and a program to introduce young children to classical music at The Children’s Museum. The first was August 5th at the Saratoga Race Course’s Centennial Day, and the remaining Pop-Ups are:
Friday, August 7 @ 1:30 – 2:30 PM: Saratoga Tea and Honey
Thursday, August 13 @ 1:30 – 2:30 PM: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
18th Century Day at Schuyler House
SCHUYLERVILLE — On Sunday, August 14 from noon to 5pm, the 1777 Schuyler House on Route 4 in Schuylerville will be the setting for dozens of artisans demonstrating their crafts much as they were plied over 200 years ago when household items were handcrafted. Visitors are advised to dress for hot weather, bring water, and wear insect repellent and sunscreen.
Visitors to the 33rd annual 18th-Century Day will be able to enjoy free tours of the Schuyler House, listen to music of the period, see Punch and Judy puppet shows, plus see artisans demonstrating 18th century crafts such as tinsmithing, blacksmithing, broom-making, basket-making, rope-making, beer brewing, spinning, dyeing, weaving, soap making, butter-making and needlework. Also see colonial-era farm life activities such as discussions of farming methods, medicinal treatments and bee keeping. Free light refreshments will be available.
This traditional event is organized by the Old Saratoga Historical Association, a non-profit educational organization that provides furnishings for the Schuyler House and promotes interest in the history of Old Saratoga, Schuylerville, Victory and the Town of Saratoga, from Native American occupation through present times.
Racing City Chorus to Perform “Barbershop on Broadway”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The award-winning Racing City Chorus will present a series of sidewalk mini-concerts at various downtown Saratoga Springs locations weekly during the thoroughbred race meet. Now in its sixth season, “Barbershop on Broadway” entertains al fresco diners and visitors with the unique American barbershop style of four-part a capella harmonies.
Venues and times are: Crafters Gallery at 6:30 p.m.; Stadium Cafe at 6:45 p.m.; Maestro’s at the Van Dam at 7:05 p.m.; Crown Grill/Circus Cafe at 7:30 p.m.; Lillian’s Restaurant at 7:50 p.m.; Saratoga Guitar at 8:15 p.m.; and the Olde Bryan Inn at 8:45 p.m. Performance dates are July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 1. For more information, consult the chorus’ website at www.racingcitychorus.org.
Round Lake Arts and Crafts Festival
ROUND LAKE — The annual Round Lake Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday August 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This highly anticipated annual event is set up along the Zim Smith Trail paved bike path in Round Lake, NY. Thousands of people flock to this show to find one of-a-kind handmade items from local artists, and wander through the beautiful and historic “Village in the Grove”. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
