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Eddies Music Hall of Fame Ceremony March 25 at UPH 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Universal Preservation Hall announces the performance lineup for the 2024 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 25. 

The ceremony celebrates the careers of eight individuals with Capital Region ties: the late Jackie Alper, the late Nick Brignola, George Guarino, David Alan Miller, the late Pauline Oliveros, Margie Rosenkranz, Billy Waring and Don Wilcock. 

Performing at the event are folk artists Wanda Fischer and Kate Blain, who will perform works to honor Alper and Rosenkranz, respectively; jazz artists David Calarco, Mike Holober and Rich Syracuse will come together to honor Brignola; and Camtron5000 will perform a song penned by Waring for Kurtis Blow, the first rapper signed to a major record label. 

The ceremony is open to the public and in addition to musical performances, there will be a social hour, videos on the musical career of each inductee and acceptance speeches. A plaque honoring each individual will also be unveiled. With this sixth class, the Hall of Fame recognizes the music careers of 40 inductees with local connections. 

Tickets are on sale now through the Box Office at Proctors either in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday or online by visiting atuph.org. More information on the Eddies Music Hall of Fame is available at theeddiesawards.com.

Shawn Colvin + KT Tunstall; Lyle Lovett + Lisa Loeb to Perform at UPH 

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Lisa Loeb will perform with Lyle Lovett at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on May 2. Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall will be at UPH April 26. Photo provided. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Universal Preservation Hall has announced Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall will be coming to the Great Hall for a concert on Friday, April 26. In the 30 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has released 13 albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, and had her songs featured in major motion pictures. Tunstall is a Scottish musician who entered the music scene with her multi-platinum debut album in 2004, “Eye to the Telescope,” which included hits “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.” 

Performing at UPH on May 2, is Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb. As a singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. 

Singer-songwriter, touring musician and philanthropist Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum-selling hit song “Stay (I Missed You).” A trailblazing independent artist, Loeb was the first pop musician to have a Number 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She followed the feat with several hit singles and six albums.

Tickets on sale through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., or visit atuph.org.

At The Tang: Framing the Flesh Film Series Explores Body Alterations

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Production still from Crimes of the Future (2022, Canada/Greece/UK, 107 min., digital), courtesy of Neon.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces Framing the Flesh, a series of four films shown over three nights on March 28, April 4, and April 18 that explore our relationship with our bodies and unconventional bodily alterations. 

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Abject Anatomy, the screening series is the capstone project by Piper Ingels ’24, the 2023-24 Meg Reitman Jacobs ’63 Endowed Intern at the Tang.

Framing the Flesh screenings are:

March 28, 7:30 p.m.: Crimes of the Future (2022): Directed by David Cronenberg; starring Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, and Kristen Stewart.

April 4, 6 p.m.: Double Feature – Eyes Without a Face (1960), Directed by Georges Franju; starring Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Juliette Mayniel; Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989), Directed by Shin’ya Tsukamoto; starring Tomorô Taguchi, Kei Fujiwara, and Nobu Kanaoka. 

April 18, 6 pm: birth/rebirth (2023): Directed by Laura Moss; starring Marin Ireland, Judy Reyes, and A.J. Lister.

Note, the films contain material of a highly sensitive nature including language, nudity, violence, gore, and disturbing content. The screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit the Tang website at tang.skidmore.edu.

The exhibition Abject Anatomy is on view at the Tang through April 21.

Lena Go Round – Songwriter Showcase with Erin Harkes Wednesday

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Erin Harkes hosts her songwriters’ series at Caffe Lena on March 27. Photo: erinharkes.com.  

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Musician/comedian Erin Harkes continues her songwriters’ series at Caffè Lena on Wednesday, March 27. Doors at 7 p.m.

The monthly showcase, curated and hosted by Harkes, spotlights rising talent who take turns playing their songs and telling stories “in the round,” for an audience and for each other. 

Lena Go Round is inspired by the original music that has been the cornerstone of Caffè Lena’s 63 years in operation.

The featured songwriters this month are Jacob Shipley, Ryan Leddick and Deb Cavanaugh. For more information, go to: caffelena.org. 

March 22 – 28, 2024

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Friday, March 22

Fish Fry Friday

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Advance call-in orders Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-584-8547. Every Friday through March 29.

6th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Night

Wishing Well, 745 Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 6 – 9 p.m. Join Saratoga Children’s Theatre for our highly anticipated 6th Annual Clue Fundraiser: “And All That Jazz.” Prepare for an evening filled with Jazz, Spirits, and Secrets as we embark on a captivating murder mystery adventure. Friday, March 22, 6 – 9 p.m. at $100 per person. Whether you’re a seasoned detective or new to mystery, this night is sure to be one to remember. In the spirit of the 1920s, we encourage all attendees to dress in attire from the era. Let’s transport ourselves back in time for an evening of elegance and intrigue! Please note that this event is strictly for ages 21 and above. To reserve your tickets, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/events/ 

Saturday, March 23

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa

8 – 11 a.m. | Come meet RoBovines, a robotics team of middle and high school students. The team not only designs, builds, and programs robots for competitions, they run the 4-H youth robotics program and a summer STEM camp. All proceeds go to the robotics program and for RoBovines to compete in April in Houston at a World’s Championship to represent upstate NY! 

Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) Spring Seminar

HVCC TEC-SMART Facility, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | “Saving the bees” has been a hot topic lately. SABA has been stewards of honeybees for over 30 years. Join us for a day of great speakers, networking, raffles (including an extractor) and vendors. The conference will feature internationally renowned speakers on various topics of beekeeping. SABA is a non-profit educational organization providing classes to the public and enrichment activities for school districts. For more information, visit sababees.org. 

2024 Annual Easter Bake and Jewelry Sale

St. George Church, 55 Main St. and Second St., South Glens Falls

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Featuring Syrian, Greek, Romanian, American foods, and desserts: baklava, fruit pies, sweet breads, cookies, rice pudding, many different pastries, Syrian pita bread, za’atar bread, meat pies, spinach pies, stuffed grape leaves, moussaka, hummus, tabbouleh, Romanian cheesecake, and so much, much more, including a jewelry sale. Cash and credit cards accepted. Free parking and admission. For more information, call the church at 518-792-2359.

Secretariat Birthday Celebration

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Commemorate the birthday of 1973 Triple Crown winner and Hall of Fame member Secretariat with a variety of children’s activities and a special showing of the Disney film Secretariat at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event and movie is included with the cost of regular Museum admission. Activities include: An “Easter Egg” scavenger hunt through the Museum with a prize, build-your-own trophy, dress up like a real jockey, and color your own silks, designing your own birthday card, raffle for a swag bag of Secretariat goodies. Light refreshments and sweet treats will be served throughout the event. For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org

Writing Workshop

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (with a one-hour break). A two-day Writing Workshop for adults and older teens. Second session is on Saturday, March 30. Instructor Suzanne Rancourt will use the Amherst Writer’s & Artist’s Expressive Arts Method to help writers of all skill levels/genres explore fresh ideas through multi-sensory prompts. Participants will share their work and receive feedback. The fee is $20, payable to the Galway Public Library. Registration is required. Program offered through a Story Quilt Arts & Literary Grant. 

31st Annual Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $15, children under 12 free. The show will feature over 500 exhibits of the art of woodworking, including fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, musical instruments, toys, turnings, and all things crafted from wood. National and regional vendors, demonstrations, and free lectures on a variety of subjects. Sunday, March 24 is Family Day with a roving magician, and an opportunity for children to build a toy and turn a pen on a lathe. For further information, visit www.woodworker.org. 

Katie: The Strongest of the Strong

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.
Free Family Performance. Opera Saratoga presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong by Faye Chiao and Anton Dudley at venues across the Capital Region for children grades K-6. The 45-minute story celebrates women’s strength and confidence through the amazingly theatrical true story of Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied cultural expectations and became instrumental in the U.S. suffrage movement. The opera is a wild, funny, musical way for students and families to learn about the importance of equal rights. Register at operasaratoga.org/katie-the-strongest-of-the-strong. Additional performance Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m., Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

11 a.m. | The Alzheimer’s Association will present a talk on the latest research on healthy living for your brain and body. Don’t miss this essential program on such topics as diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Participants will use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a usable plan for healthy aging. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve your spot.

SaratogaREADS! Presents Conversations with The Lacks Family

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m.

In recognition of SaratogaREADS! 20th year, the Saratoga Springs community took a look into our archives and voted to revisit one our previous titles for our 2024 Community Read. By popular vote, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot was chosen. SaratogaREADS! and Skidmore College are thrilled to welcome two members of the Lacks family to Saratoga Springs via Zoom. Henrietta Lacks’s great-granddaughter, Victoria Baptiste and daughter-in-law, Shirley Lacks will join us for a conversation about Henrietta’s legacy. No registration required. 

Basket Raffle

Glens Falls Elks Lodge #81, 32 Cronin Rd, Glens Falls

Doors open at 3 p.m.
Drawing at 5 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes 1 sheet of 25 tickets, door prize ticket, food, and fun. Additional tickets 1 Sheet $10, 3 sheets $25 and 10 sheets $50. Proceeds to benefit Elks Major Project, Cerebral Palsy of NY Home Service Program. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 24

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Gansevoort Volunteer Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange Juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors 55+, $10 Military and 1st Responders, $8 Children (age 6 – 12) Free kids under 6. 

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11-3 p.m. 

Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Lots of shopping with necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted, NASCAR, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, food treats and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Polish Dance

Saratoga Knights of Columbus #243, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m. Shine your shoes and get ready to dance!  $20 per person at the door.  Polish food will be available for sale.  Bring your dancing partner and have some fun! For questions or reservations, call Rick Schwartzbeck at 518 893-7074.

Monday, March 25

Exploring the Outdoors in Clifton Park 

Clifton Park – Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Learn what tools to use to find the “secret” green spaces around town and where you can go on our trails. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Tuesday, March 26

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa
7 p.m. | A non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire.  Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc.  Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

Wednesday, March 27

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: baby back ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Photography Club 

Galway Public Library, Community Room 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, club member Phil Olivo will be presenting “Signs, Storefronts and Other Mundane Things,” images from his portfolio taken during his trips throughout the United States and across the world. We will also be reviewing photographs submitted to our March Photo Challenge: Fire and Ice. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Physical Activity and Successful Aging in Saratoga Springs: A Community Partnership

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:45 p.m. 

A free panel discussion sponsored by Bikeatoga will explore the resources available at Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Regional YMCA to support seniors who want to stay physically active and independent. 

Thursday, March 28

Opera Saratoga Pasta & Puccini Dinner

The Factory, 20 Prospect St, Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Opera Saratoga Guild is once again hosting the incredibly popular annual tribute to all things “Pasta & Puccini”. Join Opera Saratoga for an evening of delicious Italian food, opera arias, and fun. Tickets: $75 for OS Guild members; $95 for non-Guild members. Tickets and Information at operasaratoga.org/2024-pasta-puccini

Slow Pitch Co-Ed or Men’s Softball Registration

End Zone Sports Bar @ Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Cost is $825 per team. Checks payable to Just for Fun Sports (Venmo or PayPal also). The fee covers team entrance fee for all field fees, softballs, scorebooks, and line up cards, plus other league expenses. Umpire fees are an additional $28 per team/per game. Co-Ed Leagues are either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays. Men’s League is on Mondays. The 2024 summer league start date is Monday, April 29 – Thursday, May 2. For more information, please contact saratogasoftballleague@gmail.com or www.leaguelineup.com/saratogacoed. 

March 22 – 28, 2024

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This beautiful home at 52 Sheffield Rd in Wilton was listed by Valerie Thompson from Roohan Realty and sold for $475,000. 

BALLSTON

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 12 Aspen Dr to Shaun Scott for $596,673

SunMark Credit Union sold property at 15 17 & 19 Main St to Landmark Holdings 2023 LLC for $240,000

CORINTH

Gary ONeil sold property at 115 Hollister Dr to Aaron Schips for $345,000

GREENFIELD

Jeffrey Fuller sold property at 4 Lanie Dr to Jacob Brooks for $221,700

Bernice Moeller sold property at 395 North Creek Rd to Devin Vernon for $270,000

MALTA 

Maureen Weise sold property at 13 Pepperbush Pl to Robert ONeill for $245,000

MECHANICVILLE

Robert Murphy sold property at 406 Park Ave to Laroo Management for $268,000

Kyle Woodard sold property at 19-21 Penrose Ave to Laroo Management LLC for $268,000

SARATOGA

Ryan Jones sold property at 425 NYS Rt 32 to Brianne Beloyianis for $455,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

William Walker sold property at 8 Ferndell Spring Dr to Robert Harmon for $310,000

Richard Brooks sold property at 24 Lamplighter Ln to Tomaza Huerta for $324,500

Old Firehouse LLC sold property at 557 Broadway to EC 557 Broadway LLC for $450,000

McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 199 Caroline St to James Bradburn for $770,000

Ellsworth Square sold property at 73 Waterview Dr to Vincent Paolozzi for $1,510,759

WILTON

McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 6 Colleen Ct to Armand Vanderstigchel for $514,000.

Janelle Susco sold property at 326 Louden Rd to Chantrea Maclean for $331,000

Michael Biss sold property at 4243 Rt 50 to Saratoga Group LLC for $800,000

Students Help Transform Former Gas Station Into Green Space

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SoBro Conservancy Board Members Tom Denny and Carol Godette pose with students in front of a
student-built shed. The shed will help transform a former gas station site at 209 South Broadway in
 Saratoga Springs into a green space. Photo provided by WSWHE BOCES.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The site of a former gas station at 209 South Broadway will soon transform into a green space, thanks in part to a shed built by local students.

The SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga wanted students to gain experience by building a shed needed for the green space, and contacted the WSWHE BOCES Career and Technical Education division to assist. In spring 2023, John Coffinger and his construction trades students at the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls signed on as partners for the project and began work on the 8’x12’ shed. Construction was completed in early March. The shed will house the garden tools, hoses, and the brains of a timed drip irrigation system. 

Major funding for the shed construction was provided by the Community Support Program of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club. In early May, SoBro will plant three large beds full of native, pollinator-friendly perennials and shrubs.

Ballston Spa Robotics Team Launches Fundraiser

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Ballston Spa Robotics Team. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa “RoBovines” youth robotics team has earned a chance to compete at the FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston, Texas in April. But they need some extra funds in order to get there.

The team has launched a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of travel and competing. The registration fee alone is $2,500. The team is seeking $10,000 total in funds.

To learn more or to contribute to the cause, visit gofundme.com/f/help-robovines-get-to-the-world-championship.

Community Woodworking Shop Opens

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Saratoga Joinery, a community woodworking shop, opened last weekend at 69 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs. Photo by Super Source Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Joinery, a community woodworking shop on Caroline Street, had its grand opening last weekend. Visitors toured the new facilities to explore membership options (rates start at $89 per month or $918 per year), get a glimpse of the machinery, and chat with employees. A small display area up front showed off an elegant chair and nightstand. A lumber room in the back was filled with birch, cherry, maple, poplar, walnut, and other woods available for purchase.

Joinery members are given access to the space, their own area for storage, class discounts, and opportunities to sell or showcase their creations. Non-members can also take woodworking classes. “A big part of our mission is to bring people in who otherwise would have no touchpoint for woodworking,” said Executive Director Tori Colarusso in a statement. “There is definitely a need in this region. We have a lot of people who are members who live in an apartment, but have no space to engage in woodworking, despite having an interest in it.” 

“The idea is to create a safe, welcoming place for people to learn and develop skills,” said Founder John Haller. “There is a barrier to getting into woodworking, whether it’s not having the space, tools, or ability. The Saratoga Joinery’s goal is to meet people where they are at, while building a community at the same time.” 

To learn more about Saratoga Joinery, stop by their location at 69 Caroline Street, or visit www.saratogajoinery.org.

Soleno Plant Coming to Saratoga

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A rendering shows the planned exterior of a Soleno plant in Saratoga Springs. Image via Soleno’s website.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earlier this month, Canadian water management company Soleno announced it will build its first U.S. plant in Saratoga Springs. The $22 million facility is expected to create between 35 and 50 new jobs, the company said. Construction has already begun and should be completed later this year.

“It is with great pride that we announce the establishment of Soleno in the United States. Through this new expansion, thanks to our unique technology and the expertise of our team, we will be able to pursue our mission by offering the most ecological and sustainable solutions for water management,” said Alain Poirier, President of Soleno, in a statement. 

The plant will be built on a 22-acre site on Duplainville Road. It’ll cover more than 45,000 square feet, and an extra 25,000 square feet could be added later. 

Soleno manufactures and distributes a wide range of products for the collecting, conveying, treating, and storing of water for the infrastructure, residential, natural resources, and agricultural sectors. The company specializes in making recycled high-density polyethylene pipes. To learn more about Soleno, visit solenousa.com.