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Eddies Music Hall of Fame Ceremony Inducts The Figgs Oct. 27 at UPH

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A pair of Mechanicville brothers who led separate bands in the World War II era that repeatedly appeared on the music charts, and a North Country musician who has toured the U.S. and recorded numerous albums throughout a 56-year career, are among those in the third class to be inducted into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Universal Preservation Hall. 

The class includes the Big Band vocalists and brothers Bob Eberly and Ray Eberle; country musician Marty Wendell; the Spa City formed rock band the Figgs, radio disc jockey Jim Barrett, jazz band leader Skip Parsons, Cuban and African percussionist and educator Eddie Ade Knowles; Old Songs founders Kay (Andy) and Bill Spence. 

 The ceremony will feature live musical performances and tributes to the inductees. Scheduled to perform are artists playing the inductees’ music: Dylan Perillo; Sean Wendell; BROWN LIQUOR SOCIAL CLUB featuring Chris Dollard and J Yager; and Peter Pashoukos and Greg Greene (of the band Perennial). Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

The Eddies Music Hall of Fame was founded in 2019. Each recipient has a plaque and a short video about their career playing at the Eddies Music Hall of Fame Wall at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. The Hall of Fame is conducted in conjunction with the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. The Eddies Music Awards, the Eddies Music Hall of Fame and Universal Preservation Hall are all part of the Proctors Collaborative.   

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show. For more information, go to: www.theeddiesawards.com  

Jewish Community Arts Hosts Mudbound Film Discussion Nov.2

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai, hosts the next in its social justice series, a panel discussion of Mudbound, a Netflix film by Dee Rees at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

The film follows two World War II veterans and their families, one black, one white, living on a farm in Mississippi. It is an old-fashioned epic drama about race relations in the 1940s Deep South, adapted from a 2008 novel by Hillary Jordan. 

It touches on the evil of the Jim Crow era, the oft-ignored post-traumatic stress suffered by servicemembers returning from war, and the stifling sexism of the time. It helps paint a picture of life in the Deep South before the Civil Rights movement in a film that examines class, friendship, racism, and the never-ending struggle against the land.

“This story, which unfortunately as a film, has not had wider distribution, hits even stronger,” said Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, “when one examines what is happening in today’s era. There should be no place for racism, whether it is targeting blacks, browns, Hispanic, Asians, Jews, or others in 2021.”

The panel discussion of Mudbound will be presented on Zoom. It is available on Netflix and potentially YouTube. Registration required by emailing sjca.sjcf@gmail.com, www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org, www.saratogasinai.org, and Facebook.

Home Made Theater Announces Venue Change for New Performance Season

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater has announced a change of venue for the 2021-2022 season. All performances will be held at Saratoga Arts in the Dee Sarno Theater located at 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Home Made Theater has had a long and loyal run at the Spa Little Theater in the State Park. Since the landmark became its home stage in 1986, Home Made Theater has performed nearly 200 productions at Spa Little Theater. However, the age of the building presents COVID-era challenges that cannot be overcome in time to ensure that patrons, casts, crew, and volunteers are kept safe, the popular Saratoga Springs community theater company reports.

Home Made Theater will stage five performances in the Dee Sarno Theater at Saratoga Arts through June, 2022. An “off-Broadway” site at the Wilton Mall will provide the additional space and necessary accommodations for rehearsals, a scene workshop, and storage. 

Upcoming performances include Moonlight and Magnolias Dec. 2-5 and 10-12. For more details and to purchase tickets for all productions visit: www.homemadetheater.org 

Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Kubinski to bring EP Release Concert to Caffe Lena

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Billboard charting singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski has released her newest EP #1MillionHearts and will perform at Caffe Lena Sunday night, Oct. 31 in a live celebration release concert. 

The Caffe Lena concert follows up Kubinski’s NYC Release Show at The Cutting Room, a global virtual launch concert featuring multiplatinum artists Ryan Cabrera, Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), and Brad Fischetti (LFO), and the official EP release to all digital platforms this month.

Kubinski became a full time Saratoga Springs resident in 2020. 

Tickets for both in-person seats and online viewing options are available at www.caffelena.org 

Designer/Author Couple in Creative Life Series Nov. 2

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ALBANY — Designer Debbie Millman and author Roxane Gay will visit the University at Albany for a conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue as part of The Creative Life: A Conversation Series. The event, free and open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the University at Albany’s Uptown Campus at 1400 Washington Ave. Both guests will participate in a book signing in the theatre lounge after the event.

 A UAlbany alum, Debbie Millman is also an author, educator, curator and host of the podcast Design Matters, one of the world’s first and longest running podcasts. She has written six books and has two books of illustrated essays. 

Roxane Gay is one of the great public intellectuals in America today. Her books include the modern-day classics, Bad Feminist: Essays (2014), which Time magazine called, “a manual on how to be human,” and Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body (2017), a “work of staggering honesty” (New Republic) that explores her relationship with food, weight, and body image. 

More information can be obtained by calling the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s box office at 518- 442-3997.  Please visit www.albany.edu/pac for directions, parking information, and the most up-to-date Covid protocols for the venue.

Tang for Teens – Museum Hosts Online and In-Person Family Programs Saturday

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, located at 815 North Broadway, will host the following programs. 

Tang at Home Studio: Vivid Inspiration – Online, Saturday, October 23, 11 a.m. to noon. In this online family program, take a close look at works by Mississippi Chocktaw-Cherokee artist Jeffrey Gibson. What is he trying to express and communicate using these colorful, vibrant, multimedia works? Explore Gibson’s piece in the Tang collection alongside his other works and then create our own inspired mixed-media pieces. Registration required. 

Crochet Coral Workshop for Kids – In person, Saturday, October 23, 1 to 2:30 pm. A multigenerational workshop for children 5 and older and their adult companions. In this special workshop we will crochet corals for the community-made Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute for Figuring. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided! Registration required. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. For more information.

Crochet Coral Workshop for Teens – In person, Saturday, October 23, 3 to 4:30 pm. Teens age 13 to 18 are invited to a special workshop in which we will crochet corals for the community-made Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute for Figuring. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided! Registration required. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. 

Teen Open Studio – Online, Saturday, October 23, 3 to 4:30 pm. Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to explore and create artworks in response to social justice ideas such as race, gender and identity! Registration required via this Google form. For more information, visit the event page.

For more information, call 518-580-8080, or go to: www.tang.skidmore.edu 

Robyn Hitchcock Performs Sunday at The Egg

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ALBANY — British singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock will perform at The Egg 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, as part of the venue’s Rhythm International concert series.

One of England’s most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters, Hitchcock is a surrealist poet and talented guitarist – a musician’s musician blending folk and psychedelia. Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, he has recorded more than 20 albums, with songs described as “paintings you can listen to.”

Tickets are $29.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518-473-1845 or at www.theegg.org 

2nd Annual Fall Festivities October 23-24 & October 30-31

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s Fall Festivities will take place over TWO weekends this year: Oct. 23-24 & 30-31. The event is free and open to the public.

 The Fall Festivities weekends are a celebration of autumn and Halloween. Downtown store windows will be decorated with festive themes and a variety of restaurants will be participating in a receipt raffle.  In addition, families can take part in a self-guided Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt and search a variety of downtown shops for pumpkins decorated with scenes of historic Saratoga landmarks, painted by local artist, Cathi Anne Cameron. If you find all 10 pumpkins (which will be visible from the outdoors) and identify the store where you find each, you will be eligible to win a prize! Participation forms are available in downtown shops and businesses as well as online at saratogaspringsdowntown.com. Forms must be dropped off by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at either Impressions of Saratoga or Kilwins Saratoga to be entered to win one of two Downtown Saratoga Springs Gift Baskets valued at $200 each. Winners will be notified Nov. 1.

Fall Festivities kicks off with a festive costume-friendly Fun Run co-presented with iRun Local. Participants are invited to meet at iRun Local, 425 Broadway, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 to begin the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt Scavenger Run for your chance to win prizes! Participants are invited to dress in costume! 

Bring the kids for Paint Your Own Pumpkins at Scallions, 44 Lake Av., on Oct. 23, 24 and 30. Each child will receive a pumpkin and materials to paint their own pumpkin to bring home for the family. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling Scallions at 518-584-0192 during restaurant hours. Masks are required for this activity.

Coral & Blue Children’s Stationery will be at PaperDolls of Saratoga offering a Gratitude Cards and Crafts Table where children can get creative while expressing their appreciation for teachers, coaches, family and friends as we head into the holiday season.

Two nights of virtual ghostly stories focused on Saratoga’s past will be hosted by author of Haunted Saratoga, Joe Haedrich. Joe will be Live on Facebook on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., with “A Haunted Adelphi Hotel.” On Saturday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m., he will tell “Ghostly Tales of Hattie’s.”

Don’t miss the performers who will be traveling throughout downtown Saratoga on Broadway, including Mr. Twisty, Crazy Christine Balloons, Sparkles the Juggler, Sean “The Prankster” Magician and others!  Visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com/fallfestivities to see a full list of performers and performance times. There will be a costume contest for all ages at the Spa City Motor Lodge parking lot where On The Spot Photos will be set up all four days of the event for picture-taking. All entries will be entered to win a $100 DBA Gift Certificate.

Downtown restaurants will also be participating in the two-weekend event. Dine at any participating restaurant, turn in your receipt with your name and phone number on it, and be entered to win a $100 DBA Gift Certificate. This Restaurant Receipt Raffle continues Oct. 23-31. See a list of participating restaurants on the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association website www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com 

This unique Halloween Celebration encourages families to have safe, leisurely weekend fun together, enjoying the hospitality of the Saratoga Springs businesses and the great spirit of the community.  A full list of events is available on the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association website at www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com as well as on Facebook.

Fall Festivities weekends is presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association and supported by the generosity of Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Member Businesses. For more visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com 

October 22 – October 28, 2021

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Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo.abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”.  Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

Baskets for Ben
Celebrating a Decade of Service. Helping local children in need. Friday, October 29 at 4 p.m. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Queensbury VFW Post #6196, 132 Luzerne Rd., Queensbury. Tickets are $20, includes appetizers, desserts, gift baskets, door prizes, auction, entertainment and more. To purchase tickets, call 518-792-4514 or benosbornfund@gmail.com. Visit benosbornfund.org. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. 100% of the proceeds are donated to help local children in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and Essex Counties. For more information visit www.benosbornfund.org. 

Turkey Dinner Take Out
Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, will hold a take-out only Turkey Dinner October 30, from 4-6 p.m.  Price is $12 per adult, $6 per child. Dinner by pre-order only.  To place an order, please call 518-683-8195 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cut-off date for orders is October 27. On 10/30, please arrive at Trinity UMC, remain in your car, wear a mask and have exact payment.  A Trinity UMC volunteer will take your payment and bring you your dinners.

Saratoga Area Retired Teachers Meeting
Monday, November 1, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte 9P), Saratoga Springs.  For membership and luncheon information, please call 518-587-5356.

Holiday Shopping Day
The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. This will largely be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed.  Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun!

October 22 – October 28, 2021

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Friday, October 22  

Congress Park Walking Tours 
Saratoga Springs Visitors Center
297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park.  Our experienced guides will tell you the story of what journalist Nellie Bly called “The wickedest city in America”. You’ll hear about our “magic water”, the tragic story of the Trask Family and the history of the Saratoga City Museum. Tours are given Thursday – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. thru the end of October.  Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children.  Book online at www.walkingsaratoga.com 

Trivia Fun
Italian American War Veterans, Post 35
247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
One of the area’s largest basket raffles. Something for everyone. Have a hot ziti and meatball dinner for a $10 donation, followed by a fun night of trivia with Mark Hersh starting at 6:30 p.m. doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and basket viewing. Drawings at 8 p.m. (need not be present to win). Come help support local veterans and their families.

Saturday, October 23

Autumn Family Fun
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 12 – 3 p.m. 
Join us for a couple hours of discovery and fun! We’ll have Red Spruce performing their acoustic bluegrass and folk, pumpkin painting, a self-guided walk with things to discover and games. There will be no food or beverages available so please bring your own. This event is free and there is no park admission. Rain cancels event, 518-793-0511.

Saratoga County Stories
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
2 – 5 p.m.  | A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of fifty-eight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history.  Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.”  The second in-person events will be on Sunday, November 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.  The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed.  For more information, or to pre-order books, go to www.brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com. 

Roast Beef Drive Thru Dinner
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church
15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner. We will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will have the full meal available with French Onion Soup and apple pie. We will not be able to take special requests.  We will be taking pre-orders & dinners will be $12. We are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518-793-1152.

Sunday, October 24

Malta 2K, 3K, 5K Trail Race
100 Acre Woods Trail system, 30 Rocket Way, Malta
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | The Malta 5k Trail Racecourse begin at the soccer fields and quickly enters some of the best maintained trails in the area at 100 Acre Woods.  Most of the course is covered in stone dust and 6’ wide. Other sections are on soft ground that feels like you are immersed in nature.  This course is for everyone that loves to run or hike on trails with beautiful scenery the whole way!  #Malta5kTrailRace. Volunteers from Roundabout Runners Club maintain these trails. 100% of proceeds from the event go to activities that support the club efforts to keep these trails in great shape!

Monday, October 25

Pre-K Nature Hour
Camp Saratoga North, Parking Lot #1, Scout Rd., Wilton
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | This program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. We will go on a short walk followed by a fun nature-based craft! This season’s topics will include Monarch butterflies, fall foliage, and more! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited.  Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.

Tuesday, October 26

Lease Your Farmland to a Solar Energy Company
556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County at an in-person meeting for farmers and rural landowners to get answers to your solar leasing questions. This program will feature several live webinars presented by industry experts to help you navigate the solar development process, make informed decisions, and negotiate solar lease agreements. Cost is $12 per person (includes lunch). Call 518-885-8995 or email Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu to register. 

Senior Day Fall Festival
Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Saratoga Senior Center and the Saratoga YMCA invite you for a Celebration of Seniors. The day will include Live music with Garland Nelson, dancing, outdoor games & Fall activities, free BBQ lunch, cider & donuts, Pitney Meadow Farm. Please call the Center at 518-584-1621 to reserve your spot! Free admission.

Fall 2021 Dancing Through Time Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood
Zoom Presentation | 1 – 2:15 p.m. A unique six-week series on Tuesdays through November 16. Each 75-minute class begins with a virtual tour with film clips by Hollywood poster collector Mike Kaplan followed by a 55-minute thematic movement class for all level participants. Cost is $10 per class. October 26 class is Exotic Leading Ladies with Jessica Lennon. Registration is now open at www.dancealliance.org/dancing-through-time-registration 

After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse
Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
After the Fire is 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. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. 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, October 27

Galway Photography Club 
Galway Public Library
2112 East Street, Village of Galway | 6 p.m.
These monthly meetings provide a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. This month club members Jason Cromie & Dave Waite will be offering practical tips for creating family holiday greeting cards from taking the photos to how to order cards online. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Octoberfest Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m.  | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Bratwurst, Knockwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pumpernickel bread.  Dinner for 2, $25. Cash only. 

BINGO 
Knights of Columbus #246
50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 p.m.
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding Covid, masks must be worn, temperatures will be taken at the door for all workers and patrons, and only the larger room will be open for players. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., food service will start at 5:30 p.m., bingo cards will be sold at 6 p.m., and the first game will be at 7 p.m. There will be a limited food menu available.

Hallow “Wine” Happy Hour
The Parting Glass (Dart Room)
40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.
Join the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club. Come learn about all the opportunities to get involved in the community, as well as celebrating Halloween early with $5 beer and wine specials, $10 for pizza and wings and a “Hallo-wine” raffle. 

Thursday, October 28

Art With Heart and Hope
Universal Preservation Hall
25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening full of inspiration, awareness, and community partnered with food, drink, live music, and lots of exciting raffles. “Art with Heart & Hope” is an annual fundraiser and showcase of artworks of local patients and caregivers. All proceeds benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga-based nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of serious illness, rare disease, and disability. Tickets can be purchased on Beyond My Battle’s website (beyondmybattle.org) Donation $48 online or $50 at the door.