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Jazz at the Lake Celebrates 40 Years with Three-day Festival, Star-Studded Lineup

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LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jazz at the Lake, a free, three-day festival (Sept. 13-15) featuring renowned and rising jazz stars. 

This year’s lineup includes rising star Jahari Stampley, trumpet virtuoso Michael Mayo, GRAMMY-winning artists Ulysses Owens, Linda May Han Oh, Nicole Zuraitis, Danilo Perez, and many more. The festival also showcases local favorites, offering a vibrant mix of styles throughout the weekend.

“As we celebrate forty years of bringing world-class jazz to Lake George, we are incredibly proud to present a lineup that reflects the festival’s rich history while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Jazz at the Lake has always been a cherished tradition, and this year’s event promises to be our most unforgettable yet,” said Tanya Tobias, Executive Director of the Lake George Arts Project. 

The Festival Kicks-Off Friday Night, Sept. 13 with 2023 First Place winner of the Herbie Hancock International Competition Jahari Stampley – who will perform with his family trio comprised of 7-time GRAMMY Award nominee Erania Stampley and Miguel Russell (drums). 

Local bands remain an essential part of the festival, and on Friday night returning favorites and new artists will be playing at multiple locations around town as part the organization’s Jazz Around Town program. Local artist highlights include The Arch Stanton Trio, Nook & Cranny, Dylan Perillo and Brad Brose, the Scott Hopkins Jazz Trio, and the Chuck Lamb Trio. Partner business include: The Barnsider, The Inn of Lake George, The Caldwell Lake George Library, Gaslight, and The Lagoon.

Since 2019, Jazz at the Lake has evolved from a two-day festival with seven performances to a 4-day experience with 8 shows in Shepard Park, 9 performances in partner locations around the village, and an estimated 4,000-6,000 attendees. 

The full line-up for this year’s Jazz at the Lake through the weekend can be found at: www.lakegeorgearts.org

Celebrated Aussie Guitarist Returns to Saratoga Springs 

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Australian guitarist Daniel Champagne performs at Caffe Lena Sept. 26.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Australian guitarist Daniel Champagne will perform Sept. 26 at Caffe Lena as part of an east coast swing through North America. 

Heralded by reviewers as “the finest guitar player of this generation,” and “a leading light in acoustic music,” Champagne grew up on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, picking up his instrument of choice as a 5-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. 

Champagne has independently released 7 studio albums, toured the globe, and shared stages with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, INXS, John Butler, Lucinda Williams, Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins and Rodrigo y Gabriela. 

For more information and tickets, go to: caffelena.org. 

Week of September 6 – September 12, 2024

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This Week’s Events:  Sep 6-12

Friday, September 6

Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll             

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. This 90-minute guided walking tour will entertain and enlighten both visitors and residents with the famed stories of this great city. Saratoga Springs was the playground of the rich and famous during the 1800’s and provides the stories of this wonderful, gilded period in our history. This unique and engaging tour will guide participants from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center to Congress Park and will conclude with a complete tour of the elegant Canfield Casino. Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – Noon through October, $20 per person. For reservations, please call the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center: 518-587-3241. 

Saturday, September 7

New Autumn Stroll, “Lincoln Park”

Meets at the Washington Bathhouse (National Museum of Dance), 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Linda Harvey for a stroll through Lincoln Park in Saratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark. Discover the park’s history from its early carbonic acid plants to the creation of the State Reservation in 1909 and the construction of the Lincoln and Washington Bathhouses in the 1920s. This tour is in partnership with the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park, a non-profit organization that supports and enhances the park’s historic, natural, and recreational resources. To learn more about the Friends group, please visit https://friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org/.

Sunday, September 8

Autumn Sunday Stroll: Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut

Meet: the northwest corner of Putnam and Spring Streets at the Hathorn Spring | 10:30 a.m. 

Alexandra explores the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working-class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance.  The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on the Autumn strolls or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation.org.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale  

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11-3 p.m.  Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch.  We offer a variety of shopping with necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted and crocheted gifts, hand-made items, clothing, Antiques, Vintage items, hand-painted rocks, food treats and just about anything you can imagine may be found here.  New vendors sign up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities.  An 8’ table and chairs are just $15.  Email Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).  

14th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Calling all car and truck enthusiasts! Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. Free to spectate with free parking! Whether you own a classic, a modern marvel, or a custom tuner, all makes and models are welcome to showcase–there’s no cut-off year! Registration for show vehicles is $20 if you pre-register online, or $25 on the day of the show. Enjoy music from DJ Jason of Raven Events, complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, trivia with prizes, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the WTEN/Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, tasty food trucks, and more. Leashed pets are welcome! For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or find the event on Facebook.   

Annual Chicken BBQ 

St. Therese Chape, Rt 32 & Gansevoort-Wilton Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m.  –  4 p.m. (or when sold out)  Dinner includes half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert.  Dinners $15.00. For Reservations Call 518-792-2276.  Leave name, phone number, # of meals, and pick up time.  No Reservations after 2 p.m.

Annual Chicken BBQ

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd. Middle Grove| 3 – 6 p.m. (or until sold out.) Meal includes: 1/2 chicken, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, roll, homemade cookie & lemonade for $15. Drive thru – take out only.  

Miss Jane Pittman

Temple Sinai – Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Social justice series and virtual film discussion. 

Join our panel to discuss The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, an award winning, highly acclaimed film drama that hauntingly covers the story of the American experience from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, as told from the memories of a fictional, 110-year-old former slave. The film is available to stream free to subscribers of Kanopy, Peacock and Watch TCM, and can be rented from Amazon and other services. Registration is required at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/sY2viih/MissJanePittman.

Monday, September 9

Vischer Ferry-A Forgotten Crossroads 

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45. Galway Preservation Society will have a brief business meeting at 7 p.m., followed by this month’s program.  Produced by the Saratoga County History Center, written and directed by Jim Richmond, the film traces “…this unique community from its first settlement to the present through interviews with local residents telling the story of this historic hamlet which grew alongside the Erie Canal but remains vibrant to this day.” The meeting will be held at the.  Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge.  Annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year.  

Tuesday, September 10

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association Networking Breakfast

State Farm Insurance, 415 Geyser Rd., Ballston Spa | 8 – 9 a.m. The cost to attend is $10. Advanced reservation is welcomed or RSVP to info@ballston.org, and attendees may pay at the door. Payments of cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Both business and community members are welcome, and you do not need to be a BSBPA member to join this event. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be completed online at www.ballston.org. Membership information will also be available at the event.

Academy for Lifelong Learning Fall Open House

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Come and discover what the Academy is all about. Hear from volunteer course leaders about their 22 fall courses starting the week of October 7. Meet fellow seniors, enjoy a slide show and raffles, socialize, register. Snacks and light refreshments will be served. Let us know you’re attending by emailing Academy Events Chair, Lois Pflomm at lpflomm@yahoo.com. View the fall course catalog at www.allsaratoga.org. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or 518-290-6988.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Court McLaughlin #422, Members gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Any questions? Contact our Regent Dawn Weber by phone or by text at 518-226-5641.

4-H Beginner Shooting Sports

the 4-H Training Center Ballston Spa | 4 – 7 p.m.  Beginner Shooting Sports Course September 10 to October 15 on Tuesday Evenings. Youngsters will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun, Archery, and Hunting and Wildlife, with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. 

Open to boys and girls 12 years old and older. Fee is just $50. To register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SC4HShootingSportsFall2024_241 or contact Leland at glb76@cornell.edu for more information. 

Society of American Magicians Meeting 

S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham | 7 p.m. The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets the second Tuesday of each month.  We welcome all people, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or pure entertainment to join us for a fun evening.  For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: www.sam24.synthasite.com. 

Wednesday, September 11

Remembering 9/11

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 pm. Come join member Barbara Floryshak as she shares her experience working as a first responder in New York City during 9/11. Free and open to the public.

Hudson Crossing Park Walking Tour

One mile north of Schuylerville at Champlain Lock 5 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Join Hudson Crossing Park Executive Director Kate Morse and resident local historian Mike Biekiewicz for this easy, one mile walk. Kate and Mike will share the history of the First Nations who called the area home. View the site of British General Burgoyne’s “Bridge of Boats” on the way to England’s historic loss during the Battles of Saratoga, and learn about how the Champlain Canal shaped the community and was instrumental in the Underground Railroad. Tour leaders will also discuss the unique challenges of working as environmental stewards along industrialized waterways.

Salisbury Steak Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Salisbury steak, mushroom burgundy gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, salad. Dinner $15 each (cash only). 

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. A green gathering for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. 

Meet & Greet the League of Women Voters

Orenda Pavillion, Saratoga State Park, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 7 p.m. An opportunity to get introduced to your colleagues and to league committee activities. Food and drinks will be provided. At this festive gathering, learn more about what we do, introduce the League to folks you know who care about making a difference, and indulge in delicious appetizers. Note that the Pavilion has only picnic tables, so you may wish to bring a chair for cvomfort.

Thursday, September 12

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture – LifeWorks Community Action. Help Starts Here

Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Krystle Nowhitney Hernandez, Executive Director of LifeWorks Community Action (formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council or EOC), will discuss the history, growth and current activities of LifeWorks’ Immigrant Services & Latino Community Advocacy Program. LifeWorks’ Immigrant Services helps immigrants navigate life in a new community by offering immigration legal services, interpreting, referrals and resource navigation, English classes and more. Bilingual, professional staff serve our immigrant neighbors in the Northern Capital region and seasonally at the Saratoga Race Course Backstretch.

Car Seat Check

New Country Toyota of Clifton Park, 202 NY-146, Mechanicville | 4 – 8 p.m. Nationally Certified Technicians and Instructors will educate you on the correct installation of your car seat and how to fit your child correctly in the seat. Appointments are required. No drop-ins. Call Cornell Cooperative Education Saratoga at 518-885-8995. 

Social Security Workshop

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. There will be a free informational education program on Social Security.  The decision when to collect Social Security benefits is often difficult, yet important.  This program will discuss the basics of Social Security and how to apply the information to your own situation to maximize benefits.  Individuals ages 55-70 will want to attend.  Registration is requested at 518-882-6385.  Presented by John Kalil, Financial Advisor.

Skidmore Welcomes Class of 2028

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The Skidmore College Class of 2028 gathers at Wachenheim Field on Tuesday. Photo via Skidmore College. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College welcomed its Class of 2028 to campus on Tuesday during New Student Convocation.

The freshmen students, drawn from the most selective applicant pool in Skidmore history (with a 21% admit rate), hail from 34 states and the District of Columbia. They are citizens of 22 countries in addition to the United States. 30% are domestic students of color, 15% are the first in their family to go to college, and more than a fifth are from homes where a language other than English is spoken.

Classes on Skidmore’s campus began Wednesday.

Saratoga Native Graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

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Frank Leavenworth Connard IV graduation photo provided by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association & Foundation, Inc.

KINGS POINT — Frank Leavenworth Connard IV of Saratoga Springs recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Connard earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U.S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine.

The USMMA is one of five U.S. federal service academies. It educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine officers to serve the nation during peace and war. In addition to the rigorous academic and physical requirements for admission, applicants must be nominated by their Congressman or Senator. Connard was nominated by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

The majority of “Kings Pointers” serve for eight years as Navy reservists in the Strategic Sealift Officer Program while working aboard U.S. flag vessels; others will serve on active duty in the armed forces.

Week of September 6 – September 12, 2024 

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This beautiful condo at 4809 Foxwood Dr in Clifton Park was listed by Brent Skinner from Roohan Realty and sold for $227,000

BALLSTON 

Sarah Richburg sold property at 575 Eastline Rd to Nikolas Peek for $250,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 2 Aspen Dr to Daniel Zotter for $568,638

Alex Varghese sold property at 37 Sycamore St to Art Lebita for $532,000

Caitlin Cucchiella sold property at 51 Kasey Pass to Stephen Peluso for $390,000

CORINTH

Marissa Stockwell sold property at 310 Pine St to Siobhan McDonald for $315,000

GALWAY

Deutsch Bank National Trust Company sold property at 2258 NYS Rt 29 to REO Home Services LLC for $160,000

REO Home Services LLC sold property at 2558 NYS Rt 29 to JCL Properties LLC for $180,000

Alan Hewitt sold property at 1569 Perth Dr to Igor Bychkov for $460,000

GREENFIELD

Devin Vernon sold property at 25 Hyspot Rd to Abdurrizak for $269,900

Shawn Brinton sold property at 10 Rebecca Dr to Amanda Caggiano for $634,900

Kristin Wilson sold property at 389 Spier Falls Rd to Devin Waite for $250,000

Cleon Allen sold property at 135 Howe Rd to Thomas Schilinski for $420,000

Raymond Apy sold property at 100 Nat Hill Rd to Paul Gobel for $2,750,000

Scott Hays sold property at 7 Maple Dr to Robert Irish for $485,000

MALTA 

William Simpson sold property at 15 Janes Ave to Christopher Pomerville for $400,000

Dean Beaudet sold property at 71 Raylinski Rd to Ronald Charette for $625,000

Brian Fisher sold property at 4 Schuyler Rd to Erica Dubrawski for $195,000

James Delmonico sold property at 5 Magnolia Way to Daniel Patrick for $441,500

MILTON

Anthony Tomaso sold property at 5 Lancaster Pl to Emily Sibley for $279,500

Anna Koch sold property at 5 Encore Dr to Kathy Wilson for $679,900

Linda Fountain sold property at 708 Rt 29 to Christian Olson for $126,000

SARATOGA

Aaron Montenna sold property at 1204 NYS Rt 9P to Ashley Hartman for $550,000

Susan Amodeo sold property at 9 Musket Dr to Sean Sasso for $440,000

Charles Cadwallder sold property at 44 Burgoyne St to Robert Anthony for $241,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Francis Antalek sold property at 242 Nelson Ave to Norman Bellingham for $1,367,940

Genevieve Malia sold property at 27 Winners Circle to Mary Hernandez for $366,000

Margaret Roohan sold property at 3 ½ Cottage Pl to Daniel McAuliffe for $650,000

Bruce Toyama sold property at 49 Vista Dr to Christopher Proctor for $814,000

Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 29 Oak Ridge Blvd to Judy Grima for $990,000

Luciano Properties LLC sold property at 32 Oak Ridge Blvd to Andrew Amor for $310,000

248 Nelson LLC sold property at 248 Nelson to NelsonNelson LLC for $405,000

Rachel Ray sold property at 161 Excelsior Ave to Jesse Lena for $452,000

Michael Sternklar sold property at 88 Vista Dr to Emily Jamieson for $899,000

WILTON

Michael Haddix sold property at 27 Cannon Royal Dr to Marcus Rotondi for $1,250,000

Richard Hnis sold property at 57 Hearthstone Dr to Bryan Licata for $676,350

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 3 Daintree Dr to Willard Northrup for $728,173

Saratoga County Receives AA+ Credit Rating 

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BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County has been reaffirmed with an AA+ credit rating by Standard and Poors (S & P), Saratoga County Acting Treasurer JoAnn Kupferman announced last week.

This is the fourth year the County has maintained this high credit rating. Saratoga County is one of only three New York State counties to achieve the prestigious rating. 

“This AA+ credit rating is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our administration to maintain fiscal discipline while fostering an environment conducive to growth and prosperity,” Kupferman said in a statement. “We are committed to ensuring that Saratoga County remains a beacon of financial stability and economic opportunity.”

The AA+ rating is expected to have positive implications for Saratoga County, including lower borrowing costs, which helps to keep taxes low; increased investor confidence, which attracts business growth; and greater capacity for funding public projects and services that benefit the community, which contributes to the County’s high quality of life, according to a statement released by the county.  

For more information and to read the full report, go to: www.saratogacountyny.gov/treasurer

Saratoga National Historical Park: More Than 100,000 Visitors Contributed $9 Million to Local Economy in 2023

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System-wide visitor spending by spending group. In 2023, NPS visitors spent an estimated total of $26.4 billion dollars in local gateway economies. Source: nps.gov – 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, published August 2024.

STILLWATER — A new National Park Service report shows that 102,000 visitors to Saratoga National Historical Park in 2023 spent $6.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 85 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $9 million, according to a new 68-page report published by NPS.   

“People come to Saratoga National Historical Park to discover and remember the stories and people from the creation of the United States at the site of one of the Revolutionary War’s most important battles and to enjoy a beautiful landscape for recreation and reflection,” said Leslie Morlock, Superintendent of Saratoga National Historical Park, in a statement. “They end up supporting the US and local economies along the way.” 

Saratoga National Historical Park preserves, protects and interprets the sites associated with the battles, siege and surrender of the British forces at Saratoga. The park encompasses five sites including the Saratoga Battlefield, General Philip Schuyler’s House, Victory Woods, the Saratoga Monument and Sword Surrender Site totaling 3,579 acres. 

The National Park Service report, 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, finds that 325.5 million visitors spent $26.4 billion in communities near national parks. 

This spending supported 415,400 jobs, provided $19.4 billion in labor income and $55.6 in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $9.9 billion in economic output and 89,200 jobs. The restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.2 billion in economic output and 68,600 jobs. 

For more information about the National Park Service, go to www.nps.gov/newyork. For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985, or visit www.nps.gov/sara.  

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Kicks Off 2024 Autumn Sunday Stroll Season!

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Lincoln Bath at nighttime. Photo provided.  

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation announced this year’s Autumn strolls begin the weekend after Labor Day and run through the end of October. 

Unless otherwise noted, these historic walking tours will be offered every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tours highlight the Gut neighborhood, mail-order houses on the East Side, the diverse history of the historic West Side, mansions of North Broadway, and much more. 

This tour is in partnership with the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park, a non-profit organization that supports and enhances the parks’ historic, natural, and recreational resources. To learn more about the Friends group, please visit https://friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org/. 

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 – NEW Lincoln Park. Join Linda Harvey for a stroll through Lincoln Park in Saratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark. Discover the park’s history from its early carbonic acid plants to the creation of the State Reservation in 1909 and the construction of the Lincoln and Washington Bathhouses in the 1920s. Meet in front of the Washington Bathhouse (National Museum of Dance). 

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 – Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut. Stroll leader Alexandra Morgan will explore the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. Meet at: Hathorn Spring at the NW corner of Putnam and Spring Streets. 

Upcoming Programs: 

Sunday, Sept. 15 – Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues; Sunday, Sept. 22 – Mail-Order Houses of Saratoga; Sunday, Sept. 29 – Post Time;  Sunday, Oct. 6 – Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square; Sunday, Oct. 13 – Historic Congress Park; Sunday, Oct. 20 – Historic West Side; Sunday, Oct. 27 – Summer Cottages of North Broadway; Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. – Twilight Cemetery Tour.

Go to: saratogapreservation.org.   

Panel Discussion: The Autobiographyof Miss Jane Pittman

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival presents a panel discussion on Zoom of the 1974 film The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as part of its social justice series at 7 p.m. on Sept. 8. 

The made-for-television film was groundbreaking in the early 1970s for its humane and respectful treatment of African Americans and their culture before, during and after slavery. It includes struggles and triumphs, including significant events and themes of the Civil War, slavery, reconstruction, sharecropping, unequal education, abuse of power and the civil rights movement.

“This is actually a film (and book) ahead of its time,” says Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of SJCF. “History up to this period was primarily told through men, mainly white men, while this sweeping history of black Americans is told through and by a woman.”

Registration for the panel discussion is required at:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/sY2viih/MissJanePittman