SARATOGA SPRINGS — New Yorker cartoonist and author Ken Krimstein, whose most recent publication I the graphic novel “Einstein In Kafkaland: How Albert Fell Down the Rabbit Hole and Came Up with the Universe,” will be featured in an event at Temple Sinai at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, presented by Skidmore College.

Krimstein reveals the untold story of Einstein and Kafka’s time in Prague together, which recently garnered praise from NPR Online: “At its heart, Einstein in Kafkaland is the story of ordinary genius. It unwraps the ways in which genius so often arises out of ordinary circumstances. Perhaps even more compellingly, the book tracks how unimaginable discoveries develop following exchanges with others — friends and family, colleagues and nemeses, neighbors and role models.”

More details about the event are here:  https://www.saratogasinai.org/events/sjcf-a-cantors-tale-film-discussion-789-292-
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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Alpine Sport Shop in Saratoga Springs will host Warren Miller’s new Ski & Snowboard Movie 75, which celebrates 75 years of ski movies. 

Show time is Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., at the Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue, Middle School, 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. 

Tickets are $15. purchased in store, in person at Alpine Sport Shop, 321 Clinton St. Saratoga Springs and $20. at the door, the night of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  

All profits will benefit Saratoga High School Alpine Ski Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced its CulinaryArts@SPAC initiative will continue with A Culinary Conversation with Indigenous Food Expert Mariah Gladstone at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at The Pines at SPAC. 

Moderated by SPAC President & CEO Elizabeth Sobol, the discussion will explore the relationship between cultural identity, health, and native plants and animals; the history of Indigenous foodways and pre-contact ingredients, and how to incorporate these foods into contemporary dishes. Preceding the discussion and Q&A, attendees can enjoy complimentary Adirondack Chaga Tea by Saratoga Tea & Honey and sunflower maple cookies and dark chocolate seed brownies by lead sponsor Franklin Square Market. 

Gladstone is an indigenous cookbook author and the founder and CEO of Indigikitchen, an online cooking show dedicated to revitalizing Indigenous food systems, or “pre-contact” foods that once offered sustainable nutrition before colonization. Gladstone also offers cooking classes and demonstrations, school residencies, and educational lectures. Using foods native to the Americas, Gladstone gives viewers the important tools they need to find and prepare food in their own communities, connecting Native people to their cultures, and supporting healthier ecosystems, bodies, and families. Her recipes fuse traditional ingredients in unexpected ways, creating dishes like butternut bison lasagna, salmon cornmeal cakes, and pumpkin-seed brownies.  

The event is free to attend, however seating is limited. Register at spac.org. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Proctors Collaborative presents a “dragtacular brunch experience” at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, Oct. 20. 

Local favorite Mo’Glamazon will host two performances of the Drag Me to Brunch – at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – and will feature popular drag queens Mrs. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake, Naysha Lopez and Brita Filter – all seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Patrons will be able to choose from a large array of small brunch plates provided by Putnam Market. 

In February, UPH will be celebrating gay icon Chappell Roan as well as similar artists like Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and more featuring DJ RVMBA. This Feminomenon will be in the Great Hall at UPH 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Costumes are encouraged for the Chappell Roan costume contest and patrons can also participate in the Picture You photo booth, glitter bar and raffle where proceeds will go to a local charity. 

Tickets are 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 online by visiting proctorscollaborative.org. The UPH season is sponsored by Bonacio.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —David K. Wilson, author of the popular Sam Lawson Mystery series, has released a new psychological thriller — just in time for Halloween.

 “The idea for this book has literally haunted me for years,” Wilson said in a statement. “It was first conceived as a movie and was close to production when the pandemic shut everything down. It was then that I decided to turn it into a novel. And, since Halloween is my favorite time of year, it’s only fitting that I release it now.”  

 “The Girl in the Whispers,” is the ninth novel by the Saratoga Springs resident, and his first foray into psychological thrillers. 

Wilson is known for his popular Sam Lawson Mystery series, and earlier this year, released “Murder in Spa City,” in which the detective Sam Lawson brings his Texas charm to Saratoga Springs.

“The Girl in the Whispers” tells the story of the emotionally fragile Catherine Devereux, who hears troubling whispers that escalate into ghostly visions, revealing a terrifying secret that could tear her family apart. 

The book was published Oct. 1. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spring Street Gallery has announced an open call for an upcoming group exhibition focused on the diverse world of abstract art. Artists are invited to submit their works that push the limits of imagination, challenge traditional forms, and explore the intangible.

The theme of this call is Abstract Art – any interpretation or style is welcome, including but not limited to non-representational, geometric, minimalistic, or expressionist works. The Call is open to all mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture (must be able to hang on a wall), photography, digital art, and mixed media.

Artists of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply. Artists must be 18 or older to apply and live within a 100-mile radius of Saratoga Springs. Space is limited. Please note that the exhibit is family friendly. 

Submissions are due November 11, 2024. For guidelines and to submit your work go to www.springstreetgallerysaratoga.org. Spring Street Gallery is located at 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs.