Author: Saratoga TODAY
HHH Episode 19, November 2023
In this episode of HHH, on the heels of Thanksgiving and the 2023 Holiday season, the creators discuss the health benefits on your Thanksgiving table, historical Christmas traditions in Saratoga Springs and a recap of racing at the November 2023 Breeders cup and an exciting Saratoga horse racing announcement for 2024.
Firefighters and Police Hit the Ice
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saturday, Nov. 18 will be a busy day at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink on Weibel Ave. After Skidmore takes on New England College, Saratoga firefighters and police officers will square off in the Holiday Hockey Classic.
The game is expected to start around 7pm. Admission is free with the donation of an unwrapped toy.
The Classic benefits the Franklin Community Center’s Holiday Assistance Program, which aims to deliver a Christmas present to every Saratoga child that needs one.
This will be the fifth Holiday Hockey Classic. According to the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, each event has yielded bigger crowds and more donations. In 2022, the match raised over $1,000, and more than 700 toys were donated.
Christopher Dailey Foundation Thanksgiving Day Saratoga Turkey Trot Open For Sign-Ups
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. The Run/Walk will be held on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m.
All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga community since 2002. For instructions on how to register online, in person, or by mail, visit: christopherdaileyfoundation.com.
Caffe Lena at SPAC: Darlingside to Perform Dec. 3.
who perform in Saratoga Springs Dec. 3.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Boston-based quartet Darlingside will be staging a show at Spa Little Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 3. The intimate, 500-seat theater is located across from the Hall of Springs.
The group are on tour in support of their recent album “Everything Is Alive.”
Comprised of Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner and David Senft, the four likeminded multi-instrumentalists first met at Williams College in 2009.
The show is billed as a Caffe Lena at SPAC performance. Caffè Lena has been part of Darlingside’s growth ever since 2013, when they first played the Saratoga venue as part of a mid-week Emerging Artist Breakout series.
For tickets and more information, go to: SPAC.org.
Exhibition Features Work of Artist Embraced by The Giving Circle
SARATOGA SPRINGS — An afternoon of conversation and fun centered around the painting of Fred Tusubira is slated to take place 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Saratoga Arts Center on Broadway.
Tusubira – or Tsubi, as he is known to his Giving Circle family – grew up in a broken home with a violent and abusive father. Without adequate food, he was always hungry. When his mother was unable to care for him any longer, Tsubi and a younger sister were abandoned before they reached school-age.
Tsubi and his sister were embraced by The Giving Circle – a Saratoga-based charity – which provided housing and meals at its orphanage in Jinja. The organization also linked him with a sponsor family from Saratoga Springs, which offered support while he attended The Giving Circle’s Busoga School, setting the foundation for his academic and artistic journey.
With support from The Giving Circle, Tsubi enrolled in the Michelangelo College of Creative Arts, where he honed his talent. Through his painting and drawing, Tusbi, now 24, aspires to create more opportunities for himself and his little sister and dreams of making a positive impact in the lives of others, especially those in need, by using his artistic abilities to communicate powerful messages of hope, love and resilience.
Saturday’s exhibition at Saratoga Arts will also include 16 photos by Giving Circle leader Carl Korn. Admission is free, and light snacks will be served.
For more information about the organization and the art show, go to: www.thegivingcircle.org.
New Year’s Eve: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Franchise Alum at Capital Rep
ALBANY — Proctors Collaborative is kicking off 2024 with two alums from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchises. Opal Essence from season four of “Camp Wannakiki” will be hosting a New Year’s Eve dragtacular event at Capital Repertory Theatre in December. Then, a few months later, in March, season nine winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Sasha Velour will be in the GE Theatre at Proctors.
Opal Essence along with Violencia Exclamation Point and Onyx Ondyx with appearances by Paris LuRux, Lexxi Pro and London Jae Precise will kick off the new year at Capital Repertory Theatre Sunday, Dec. 31 for a Dragtacular New Year’s Eve experience.
Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or online at capitalrep.org.
Internationally renowned drag queen, visual artist, television host and author Sasha Velour has announced “The Big Reveal Live Show!,” a brand-new, 90-minute show created by and starring Velour. The Big Reveal Live Show! will run for 90 minutes with no intermission in the GE Theatre at Proctors Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – Silent Film Screening with Original Local Score Performed Nov. 12
ALBANY — The UAlbany Performing Arts Center presents a free screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari featuring an original score composed and conducted by Brett L. Wery. Played live by Quintocracy, the event takes place 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 on the uptown University at Albany campus located at 1400 Washington Ave.
Arguably the first true horror film and one considered the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema, this silent film from 1920 was directed by Robert Wiene and written by Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer.
Brett L. Wery is an active area composer/arranger and former conductor of UAlbany’s Symphony Orchestra. He is the Music Director/Conductor of the Capital Region Wind Ensemble in Schenectady and composer/editor for Sonata Grendel Publishing in Scotia. Quintocracy is a wind ensemble based in the Capital Region.
With funding from Saratoga Arts through their Community Arts Regrant Program, Quintocracy commissioned Wery to compose the score for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Admission to the event is free. No reservations or tickets are required. For further information, contact the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s main office at 518-442-3995 or pac@albany.edu.
November 10 – 16, 2023
Friday, November 10
The Lightning Thief ?
The Saratoga Children’s Theater, 615 Maple Ave.,
Suite 3, Saratoga Springs
7 p.m. | As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he must find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. Showing on November 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. November 12 at 2 p.m. and November 17 & 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $15, students $10, Under 10 years old $5, visit www.onthestage.tickets/show/saratoga-childrens -theatre/64ee6821d470540e3608fbba
Saturday, November 11
Free Lunch ?
The Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta Ridge
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Native Language Workshop: Abenaki ?
Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park on Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1–2:30 p.m.
Led by Jesse Bowman Bruchac, Language Director at Ndakinna Education Center and, like his brother James, a citizen of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation. This transformative program introduces foundational intricacies of Algonquian languages alongside original songs written to enhance accessibility and memorability. Participants will also learn how our perceptions of self and the surrounding world are molded by linguistic constructs. The fee for both workshops is $10 for History Museum Members, and $15 for non-Members, available at saratogahistory.org/events. Events take place on the History Museum’s second floor, which is only accessible by stairs.
Veteran’s Day Dinner ?
The American Legion Old Saratoga Post 278, | 6 p.m. Cocktail hour will start at 6 p.m. and dinner will start at 7 p.m. Meal will be stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and pumpkin spice cake with apple cider glaze. Call 518-695-3011 for reservations.
Seniors Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa
7 – 10 p.m. | Dance to the music of the River Road Boys Band. Adults only. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Donation of $5 per person. Open to the public, ample free parking. For more information call 518-430-7029.
Sunday, November 12
All You Can Eat Breakfast ?
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 Breakfast ?
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville
8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.
Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale ?
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. -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, household items, knitted, crocheted, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, horseshoe décor, 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 @ 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Monday, November 13
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd, Galway | 7 p.m.
The November meeting is the second Monday of the month due to voting set up at the Town Hall. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. The November program will be given by John Greenwood on the history of Hall’s Brookside Dairy in Greenfield Center. The dairy began in the early 1900’s with two cows and two horses, growing into a much larger dairy operation. Hall’s Dairy processed and bottled their own milk in addition to the milk from several other small farms, employed 10 men and operated five delivery milk trucks. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household membership is available for $10 per year. Please join us to learn more about the history of Hall’s Brookside Dairy.
Tuesday, November 14
Monthly Meeting of The Catholic Daughters of the America
Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs
5:45 p.m. | CDA, Court McLaughlin #422 members gather at 5:45PM for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Any questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516-319-4577.
Wednesday, November 15
The Old Saratoga Seniors Meeting
Town Hall, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon
It will be a sandwich luncheon. Dessert will be provided. Guests and new members are always welcome. Dues for the year are due, $15 per person. If you have any questions, please contact Rich Blair at 518-424-9352 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329
Pickin’ Session Afternoon Jam ?
Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa
1 – 3 p.m. | All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
Turkey 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: roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).
Volunteer Orientation & Potluck
Camp Saratoga North Winter Lodge, 90 Scout Rd., Wilton
6 p.m. | Join us for a chance to learn more about volunteering with Wilton Wildlife and Share a meal with other volunteers. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Email victoria@wiltonpreserve.org to register.
Thursday, November 16
Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War
Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Rte 32, Stillwater | 6:30 p.m.
Between 1776 and 1783, Britain hired more than thirty thousand German soldiers to fight in its war against the rebels in North America. Collectively known as Hessians, the soldiers as well as accompanying civilians produced a large volume of records that provide detailed accounts of the American war, land, and people. Drawing from this rich material, the presentation will highlight some of the key experiences of these participants in a war on a distant continent against a people that had done them no harm. Reservations are required by visiting go.nps.gov/saraevents or emailing SARA_info@nps.gov.
November 10 – 16, 2023
Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls is having its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. The cost will be $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, Nov. 17 between 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Don’t miss out. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve. And if possible, let us know if you will be picking up your order on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Special Thanksgiving Pierogi Sale – Order Now
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a special pre-frozen pierogi sale on Saturday, November 18. We will have only potato/cheese and sauerkraut (very limited) pierogi. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen because of this occasion. Please call 518-363-0001. Pick up will be from 11 – 11:30 a.m. that day.
The Nightmarket Before XMAS
The NightmarKeT will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 2 – 6 p.m. and will be an outdoor evening market with a Tim Burton vibe. Thirteen vendors will be set up between 30 and 38 Beekman Street selling a variety of handmade goods including oddities, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, accessories, hand knitted items, baked goods and more. For more information contact Jessica at thedarkgemshoppe@gmail.com or visit thedarkgemshoppe.com.
Saratoga Comic Con
November 18 – 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are on sale now. Saratoga Comic Con is the largest Comic Con in upstate New York. The two-day event will feature over 200 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house and other pop culture fun. For details, visit SaratogaComicCon.com.
Clayfest
Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents CLAYFEST, a national invitational exhibition celebrating the holiday season with a compilation of incredible functional pots and decorative works by twenty-one established clay artists from across the country. The exhibition opens on Saturday, November 18 with a public opening from 5-7 p.m. and runs through December 30. The work will also open online in our SHOP at 5 p.m. on November 18. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org or call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.
Nutcracker Tea
Presented by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet on November 19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Join us at the historic Canfield Casino for a whimsical event with tea, delicious treats, dancing, and holiday fun. Delight in a live performance from the Nutcracker Suite along with a reading of the Nutcracker Story. Children and families will enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors, and silent auctions. Don’t forget to take your photo with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy! Tickets are on sale now at eventbrite.com. For additional information, visit: www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org
The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 20, from 9:45 a.m. until noon. The meetings are at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member. Next, our guest presenter will be Laurie Freeman who will demonstrate chair yoga for gardeners. Members and guests are asked to participate if they would like. Following the presentation there will be light refreshments and a meeting. The dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com
22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. The Run/Walk will be held on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m. Signups are now open. All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga community since 2002. For instructions on how to register online, in person, or by mail, you can visit our website, www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com. You can connect with the Foundation by calling us at 518-879-8305 or by emailing us at christopherdaileyfoundation@gmail.com.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference
November is National Family Caregivers Month and to honor the superheroes who provide unpaid care day in and day out to a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York is hosting a free Caregiver Conference on Tuesday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs. There will be presentations and discussions with local experts on topics of interest to caregivers. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other caregivers in our community. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3SmyjDu or call 518-675-7214.
Lancaster, PA Bus Trip
The Olde Saratoga Seniors of Schuylerville is hosting a bus trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 29 – December 1, 2023; 3 days, 2 nights for a total cost of $499 which includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
