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Local Comic to film  Comedy Special March 29

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ALBANY – Local comedian Erin Harkes has announced the live recording of her upcoming comedy album and live special for YouTube. 

The special will take place Wednesday, March 29 at Albany Funny Bone. Doors open at 6 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Also on the bill are Jaye McBride (who recently wrapped up a tour with Amy Schumer) and local favorite Jennifer McMullen as the host and emcee for the evening. 

Harkes has been a top comic in the Capital Region for nearly a decade and performs/produces shows across the country year-round. 

The recording marks a follow-up to her debut album in 2021 “Zoloft + Probation,” released on Toronto based label Howl and Roar Records. 

In addition to the recording – also to be released on Howl and Roar – the special will be taped to be released on YouTube later this year. 

 Tickets are available at erinharkes.com. Questions regarding tickets/reservations can be directed to the Albany Funny Bone https://albany.funnybone.com/ or 518-313-7484.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center Duo Exhibition Opening Reception March 25

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Saratoga Clay Arts Center new exhibition Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins, opens March 25. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – New York City Ballet will virtually audition area children to perform in the company’s production of Firebird by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins during its summer residency at SPAC from July 18 – 22. 

Casting for Firebird includes roles for 14 girls from 9-12 years old who are between 4 feet 7 inches and 5 feet tall. Understudies will also be cast. Applicants should have some ballet training; however, there is no dancing involved in these roles.

The children who are selected will rehearse on Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20 from 4-6pm at the SPAC School of the Arts studios located behind the National Museum of Dance. The final rehearsal will take place on the afternoon of Friday, July 21 in the SPAC Amphitheater. Performances will be held at 7:30pm on July 21 and at 2pm on July 22.  

Selected children and accompanying adults must adhere to protocols imposed by Saratoga Performing Arts Center and New York City Ballet related to COVID-19.

Scheduled for two performances on July 21 at 7:30 p.m. and July 22 at 2 p.m., Firebird will be featured as part of a program that also includes Balanchine’s Swan Lake and Robbins’ Fancy Free. Firebird illustrates an enchanting Russian fairytale and the fantastical creatures of its strange world with stunning sets and costumes designed by Marc Chagall. The children appear in the last wedding tableau.

Video submissions must be included as part of the virtual audition form found at: https://spaceducation.wufoo.com/forms/z12gui1x0ytvhxs/. All audition submissions are due by March 31. Visit spac.org for more details.

Casting Call: NYCB Auditions for Local Children in Firebird SPAC Season

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SCHUYLERVILLE – Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins, a duo exhibition showcasing two artists who are pushing the material to its limits – exerting force, pushing the clay as far is it will go – all to achieve pieces that are refined and expressive, with sculptural and functional vessels being the result

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins will run March 25 – April 29, with an opening reception on Saturday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. 

Founded in 2010 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located in Schuylerville, offering wheel throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and adults, studio space and residencies for artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment, and is located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org  call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information. 

Thursday Deadline for Apply for Not-for-Profit Arts Grants 

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CAPITAL REGION – Fairgame Arts Grants – a funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations will accept applications through Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m.

Not-for-profit organizations based in 27 counties – including the Capital Region – are eligible to apply for grants from $1,000–$5,000, as announced by the Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame.

Since 2019, the Arts Grant has been awarded to nearly 100 non-profit arts and cultural organizations and distributed more than $300,000 in funding. 

The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame was created in partnership with the State of New York and the casinos in the three gaming regions: Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Resorts World Catskills, del Lago Resort & Casino and Tioga Downs Casino Resort. Coalition members are: Bardavon Presents (Poughkeepsie), Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (Bethel), Clemens Center (Elmira), Forum Theatre (Binghamton), Palace Performing Arts Center (Albany), Proctors (Schenectady), Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Auditorium Theatre (Rochester), Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs City Center, State Theatre of Ithaca, Times Union Center (Albany) and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. 

Grant guidelines and application forms can be found at afairgame.net. For more information, contact info@afairgame.net 

SPAC’s CulinaryArts@SPAC Presents: Wines of the Finger Lakes

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced the latest CulinaryArts@SPAC event, Eric Asimov: Wines of the Finger Lakes, will take place 6-8:30 p.m. April 20 at Canfield Casino.

Eric Asimov, New York Times chief wine critic and author, will lead guests through an expert guided tasting of six different wines from New York’s Finger Lakes region including Riesling, the signature wine of the region, as well as a selection of reds from Ravines Wine Cellars, Forge Cellars and Bloomer Creek Vineyard, in addition to a sparkling wine from chëpìka. Hors d’oeuvres to complement the wines will also be served. 

Asimov’s column appears in the Food section of The Times. On his participation in the upcoming CulinaryArts@SPAC event, Asimov said in a statement: “The Finger Lakes is the most exciting wine region in New York and one of the most interesting in the United States.” 

Tickets cost $125 per person. Visit spac.org for details.

TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue to Stage Tour at Saratoga in June

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Live at SPAC this June.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – TLC and Jamaican icon Shaggy have announced they will join forces to bring their most beloved hits to stage with TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights Tour 2023. 

The tour will also feature performances from special guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston.

Fans can expect the artists to perform their biggest hits including TLC’s “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” “Unpretty,” and “Creep”; Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” and “Angel”; En Vogue’s “Hold On, My Loving (Never Gonna Get It)”, and “Free Your Mind”; and Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There.” 

The tour kicks off on June 1 in Pelham, AL., and includes a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, on Friday, June 16.

Tickets on sale March 17 at livenation.com. 

Vance Gilbert – Live at Caffe Lena Sunday Night

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Vance Gilbert in town March 19; new album due in May.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Singer, songwriter and performer, Vance Gilbert, will stage a show Sunday, March 19 at Caffe Lena.  

Gilbert’s 14th studio album, The Mother of Trouble, is scheduled for release May 5. The songs on the LP include the stories of 4 bullies, 3 deaths (2 of them murders), 2 accidents, 2 moms, 2 black people, 1 dog, 1 ball, and 1 missed flight from a vital storyteller at the top of his game. 

Blurbage: The songs on The Mother of Trouble traverse sonic landscapes including country rock, folk, R&B, Jazz, and Americana. Gilbert is known for his wordplay, engaging and vibrant storytelling, sonic exploration, and bringing levity to the human experiences he writes about. Thirty years into his career, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed.

Tickets, more information, go to: caffelena.org.

Counting Crows / Dashboard Confessional at SPAC July 5

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Counting Crows tour stop at SPAC this summer.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – After performing to sold-out crowds worldwide on the Butter Miracle Tour over the last two years, Counting Crows this week announced their return to the US in 2023 with the Banshee Season Tour. 

After years of collaboration, cult-favorite rock band and long-time friend of the band, Dashboard Confessional, will be joining as support on the upcoming run, with English singer/songwriter Frank Turner joining the tour for select dates. 

The 56-date mega tour will kick off on June 13 in Omaha, NE, with a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, on July 5.

Tickets on sale March 17 at livenation.com

March 17 – March 23, 2023

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Friday, March 17

Free Tax Prep

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | AARP Tax Volunteers are now taking appointments. Stop in today to schedule. Phone: 518-664-4646, meclib.sals.edu. 

Fish Fry Fridays ?

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills | 4 – 7 p.m. Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday ?

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.  Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 – April 7. Advance call-in of orders Wednesdays – Fridays between noon – 3 p.m. Menu includes Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order of French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

Saturday, March 18

Fly-In Breakfast ?

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. Open to the public. At 10 a.m. Patrick Chaisson, will present an exciting multi-media presentation “Wings of Victory: Aircraft Production in New York State during WWII”.  Join us as Chaisson examines New York State’s role in building warplanes for the Second World War. Chaisson will discuss such iconic airplanes as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Community Rummage Sale and Chowder Fest ?

Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Rummage Sale:  Clean out your garage or attic and rent a table and space for $15. For information call 518-399-2873 /email: office@charltonfreehhold.org   Chowder Fest:  There is nothing like a hot cup of chowder to warm you on a cold day.  Take home some delicious chowder prepared in our own kitchen – there will be a variety of chowders to choose from.

Soup-er Saturday ?

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  We will be making various soups in our church kitchen. Customers will get unlimited soup plus dunking bread & dessert. Cost is $10. The fellowship hall will be open for dining in and there will be a grab & go option. Call 518-793-1152 with questions. 

Preserving Family History.

Town of Saratoga’s Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, Corner of Routes 29 and 4, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.

A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by Clifton Park Historian John Scherer. Using research, he did on Albany County’s Ten Eyck family; John will show us how he traced the ownership of 18th-century furniture and artifacts through various members to about 1960. It is a study of what generations value and preserve for their successors, and will surely invite discussion. 

Brook’s Chicken Bar-B-Q Takeout 

Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 4-6 p.m. Pre-order dinners and schedule a pick-up time before Thursday, March 16 by calling 518-664-7984. Price $15 for half-chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and cake. Pick-up window is at back of the church on Palmer Street. Dinner will be delivered to your car. 

Music and More ?

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. An evening of entertainment – Piano, Guitar, Vocals, Penny Whistle, Drums, Drama and more. Wine and homemade desserts will be available for purchase before the event and during intermission. Cost of admission $15; $40 for a family. Attendees may register to come in person to the church or to participate via zoom. For more information, call 518-587-0403. To register go to: https://uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/musicandmore2023

Sunday, March 19

Concert: New York Dulcimer Orchestra?

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. The 15-piece New York Dulcimer Orchestra’s varied repertoire includes classical favorites, hymns, spirituals, Celtic tunes, and selections from the American Songbook. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Monday, March 20

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting 

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m.  If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes, then we will not meet. Learn how to extend your growing space and season!  Liz Kormos will demonstrate how to successfully hang squash, cucumbers, and other veggies.  She’ll share hints and secrets on raised beds. Following the presentation., there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member.  Dues for the year is $20.  New members welcome.  Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us.  thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

Parkinson Support Group

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Gia Laruffa, PHD. Topic Psychological Assessment Evaluations. The meeting is free and open to anyone with PD, Caregivers, family and friends. Contacts: Marie Thorne, 518-810-8483, softballmom300@yahoo.com or Kevin McCullough 518-222-4247,  kevinpmccullough@yahoo.com. 

High School Musical 2 Auditions

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 615 Maple Avenue, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for a show that is quintessentially Summer as the gang from East High heads to the country club! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2 includes both high octane dance numbers and powerful ballads from the film, creating a thrilling ensemble show that’s fun for all ages. Please prepare 30-60 seconds A Cappella or with a karaoke track, a song in the style of the show. You will be seen in the order you arrive. If you have a headshot and resume, please bring it along. Performances will be June 2 – 4. Ages 9 – 18. Fill out the online audition form prior to auditions at https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org

Tuesday, March 21

Historian Tea Talk:  The Mott’s Apple Empire

Brookside Museum Long Room, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 3 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center is hosting a monthly series of informal Historian Tea Talks, presented by historians from around the county. March’s program is Halfmoon Town Historian Lynda Bryan on the Mott’s apple empire.  Tea and cookies will be served. Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited and demand is expected to be high.  

Brooks BBQ Takeout

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3:30-6:00pm 

Choose from Chicken Dinner $14 or Rib Dinner $20. Dinners include baked potato, coleslaw & dinner roll. Drive through pick up, skip finding a parking space and getting out of the car! Bulk Orders Delivery available for orders of 10 or more. We will deliver to your home or office! Day of sales will be available, while they last. Call the Center to order now! 518-584-1621

Rock City Falls: Forgotten Crossroads

Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Program. Former Milton Town Historian Karen Staulters and the Forgotten Crossroads Video. This video will take us back to the Glory Days of Rock City Falls.  We’ll learn how the community grew from its early beginnings to a time when the mills flourished and how that same community responded with the closing of the mills.  Refreshments will be served.  All are welcome.

Wednesday, March 22

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 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: boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).  

Thursday, March 23

Live Irish Music with Tim O’Shea & Friends 

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs |1 p.m. 

Experience the music of Ireland’s west coast with a master of the genre, Killarney’s own Tim O’Shea! His musical repertoire draws from the dance music of his native Sliabh Luachra and West Kerry folk traditions. Scones and coffee served. Please sign up, $5.

March 17 – March 23, 2023

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Dinner for a Cause

Gateway House or Peace announces its Dinner for a Cause on Friday March 24 from 6pm-9pm

At Princepessa Elena 10 Oak St Saratoga Springs. Scrumptious Homemade Italian food, live music

cash bar, raffles galore! Win 50/50 or $10,000 ($100/ticket, only 250 tickets). Cost of admission $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Gateway House of Peace provides end-of-life care for those in need in our community. We are 100% donor driven, and we are grateful for you contribution. Buy tickets online at https://gatewayhouseofpeace.networkforgood.com/events/53895-dinner-for-a-cause

Adult Paper Album Scrapbook Class

Turn those pictures from your phone into a beautiful one-of-a-kind scrapbook album. Mary from Memory Makers will show you all the techniques for making an outstanding album to enjoy for years to come. Please bring 10-15 printed photos on a theme or just random pictures. This event is on Saturday, March 25, is free and open to participants,18 years and older. Registration is required, limit 15. Either sop in or call 518-885-5022 to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, March 25 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinners Include Chicken and Biscuit with Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12.00. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up.  For more information call Ann @ 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins 

Opening reception on Saturday, March 25, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The exhibition will also open in our online SHOP at 5 p.m. on March 25. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. Details are on our website. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

The Northeast Woodworkers Association will be celebrating 30 years of presenting one of the premiere woodworking shows in the country at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is $15, children under 12 free. All areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories and all other things crafted of wood. National and regional trade vendors, offering for sale, wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products.  For further information, see www.woodworker.org. 

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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).

Audition Announcement

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only – Sunday, March 26 and Monday, March 27.  ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’, a swashbuckling musical comedy set in the late 1800s aboard the merchant ship “Kayla May”, will be performed Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 on the Malta Community Center Stage. Over 26 speaking and/or singing solo roles are available for kids, teens, and adults. An additional 10-12 ensemble roles will also be cast.  Contact: Elyse Young, Artistic Director, theater@malta-town.com or 518-899-4411 x305 for an audition appointment or additional information.

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Meeting

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga Arts Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information and to register online go to saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Polka Dance

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 – 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa.  It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20.  There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country.  If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745.  If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each.  Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie.  Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates:  Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday only.  Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.  

2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony.  The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., in Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a show during the month of March featuring selected artwork of Shenendehowa High School students.   There will be 30 pieces of artwork including a variety of media.  The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley.  She paints in acrylics, oils, and watercolors.   Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics.   Barbara will donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church.  For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 584-1621 to sign up.

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.  Admission will be free with ample parking.  There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis.  If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them.   For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local 

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local

businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

  The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public.  There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc.  The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m.  Rain date is May 21, noon-5 p.m.

The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation.  If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted.  Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors.  The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Dinner for a Cause

Gateway House or Peace announces its Dinner for a Cause on Friday March 24 from 6pm-9pm

At Princepessa Elena 10 Oak St Saratoga Springs. Scrumptious Homemade Italian food, live music

cash bar, raffles galore! Win 50/50 or $10,000 ($100/ticket, only 250 tickets). Cost of admission $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Gateway House of Peace provides end-of-life care for those in need in our community. We are 100% donor driven, and we are grateful for you contribution. Buy tickets online at https://gatewayhouseofpeace.networkforgood.com/events/53895-dinner-for-a-cause

Adult Paper Album Scrapbook Class

Turn those pictures from your phone into a beautiful one-of-a-kind scrapbook album. Mary from Memory Makers will show you all the techniques for making an outstanding album to enjoy for years to come. Please bring 10-15 printed photos on a theme or just random pictures. This event is on Saturday, March 25, is free and open to participants,18 years and older. Registration is required, limit 15. Either sop in or call 518-885-5022 to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, March 25 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinners Include Chicken and Biscuit with Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12.00. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up.  For more information call Ann @ 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins 

Opening reception on Saturday, March 25, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The exhibition will also open in our online SHOP at 5 p.m. on March 25. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. Details are on our website. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

The Northeast Woodworkers Association will be celebrating 30 years of presenting one of the premiere woodworking shows in the country at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is $15, children under 12 free. All areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories and all other things crafted of wood. National and regional trade vendors, offering for sale, wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products.  For further information, see www.woodworker.org. 

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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).

Audition Announcement

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only – Sunday, March 26 and Monday, March 27.  ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’, a swashbuckling musical comedy set in the late 1800s aboard the merchant ship “Kayla May”, will be performed Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 on the Malta Community Center Stage. Over 26 speaking and/or singing solo roles are available for kids, teens, and adults. An additional 10-12 ensemble roles will also be cast.  Contact: Elyse Young, Artistic Director, theater@malta-town.com or 518-899-4411 x305 for an audition appointment or additional information.

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Meeting

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga Arts Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information and to register online go to saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Polka Dance

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 – 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa.  It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20.  There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country.  If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745.  If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each.  Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie.  Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates:  Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday only.  Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.  

2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony.  The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., in Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a show during the month of March featuring selected artwork of Shenendehowa High School students.   There will be 30 pieces of artwork including a variety of media.  The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley.  She paints in acrylics, oils, and watercolors.   Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics.   Barbara will donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church.  For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 584-1621 to sign up.

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.  Admission will be free with ample parking.  There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis.  If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them.   For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local 

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local

businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public.  There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc.  The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m.  Rain date is May 21, noon-5 p.m.

The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation.  If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted.  Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors.  The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com