October 20 – 26, 2023
Fish Fry, Music, Dancing, Singing, and Halloween
The Saratoga Knights of Columbus will be hosting K of C Karaoke on Friday, October 27, following their Fish Fry. We’ll be providing background music during the Fish Fry and then continuing at 7 p.m. with Karaoke/dance music after that. We’re having a Halloween theme and inviting people to wear costumes. Hope to see you there!
Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore
October 27, 7:30 p.m. at Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs. Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore! Visit the Arthur Zankel Music Center website for event details. Concert Program: MISSY MAZZOLI | Still Life with Avalanche, BARBER | Summer Music, Op. 31, FRANZ SCHUBERT | Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout”. Free and open to the public.
Motown Dinner Dance
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing music from the 60’s and 70’s. A cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by a soul food buffet dinner at 7 p.m. that will include Southern fried chicken, several side dishes, and desserts. The band will play from 8-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Elks Veterans Programs. The price is $40 per person. Reservations needed. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-879-8713 (leave voice message or text) with your number of guests and method of payment.
The Headless Horseman
Just in time for Halloween. The Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The musical, directed by Elyse Young, will be presented on the Malta Community Center Stage Saturday, October 28 at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, October 29 at 6 p.m. Call 518-899-4411 or visit Maltaparksrec.com for ticket information. ‘The Headless Horseman’ is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services and sponsors to date include: GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/ Town of Malta Foundation, Adirondack Trust/Amsure, Marriott Hotels and Suites, Levine & Levine.
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
Lancaster Pennsylvania 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.