Auditions for Xanadu
Seeking performers ages 18 – 50. Xanadu is a hilarious spoof on one of Hollywood’s worst films. This production is campy and filled with lots of fun. Character acting is essential! Certain characters require additional special skills. Rehearsals are November 26 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at our studio at 615 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Performers will be seen in the order they arrive and should prepare approximately 16 to 32 bars in the style of the show. If you are unable to attend, video submissions will be accepted until 6 p.m. on November 25. Performances will be January 13-15. For more information, visit https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org
Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
On Sunday, November 27, 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 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. household items, hand-made items, clothing, wreaths, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine in time for Christmas. More crafters sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Artisan Market – Craft Vendors Wanted
The Juried Artisan Market is held at Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa. The market is open to the public from Saturday, November 26 through Saturday, December 24 and will be staffed by museum employees. SCHC @ Brookside Museum handles all sales tax and pays vendors 60% of the sale price of their items. Booth fees are $30 for a 4’x4’ area and $45 for a 4’x6’ area. A limited number of booths with electricity are available for an additional $10 per booth. Vendors must provide a typed (preferably digital) inventory list. Vendors are responsible for their booth set up; tables and shelving will not be provided by SCHC @ Brookside Museum. Applications can be downloaded at https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/artisans-market/ and can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to: Brookside Museum, Attn: Beth Silvestri, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020
The Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting
Monday, November 28, 6:30 p.m., and have a special art demonstration hosted by the Blooming Artist Gallery, 675 Grooms Road Clifton Park., Rexford Landing Plaza. Featured artist will be Ilona Zabolotna demonstrating a “Coffee Painting” using her recently developed unique technique of brewed expresso as a medium. Her style flows much like watercolor and champions combining refined detail with pouring coffee and freely expressive splatter. Her portraits are full of emotions with knowledge of anatomy. The demonstration is open to the public and made possible by Saratoga Arts through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. For more information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
Giving Tuesday
As a good faith effort, Ballston Spa Public Library (BSPL) will hold a special Giving Tuesday promotional for patrons on Tuesday, November 29. This is a one-day event. If a patron has any overdue items at home BSPL will waive any fines that is associated with that item. Any previous overdue fines or replacement fines do not qualify. For more information please call (518) 885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu. BSPL is located at 21 Milton Avenue (Rt. 50).
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
The Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park will feature artist Faith Weldon during the months of November and December. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park will be hosting members in a show called “Seasons” showcasing the elegance of Spring, the passion of Summer, the subtlety of Autumn and the harshness of Winter during the months of November and December. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist, Karen Zimmer for the months of November and December. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us on Facebook.
Jane Austen Birthday Tea
Hosted by the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region on Sunday, December 11, Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Local author Heather Moll will discuss her latest novel, An appearance of Goodness, a murder mystery set at Pemberley. The mystery theme will continue with a discussion of the many Jane Austen mystery series. Cost is $40 includes a raffle ticket for Austen-related items, an Afternoon High Tea, and Jane’s Birthday Cake. Reserve your place by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Payment due before December 1. Payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 1 518-321-1887 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. The Village of Ballston Spa will soon become a winter wonderland. The parade steps-off on the north side of Milton Avenue and proceeds to West High Street. Following the parade, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive on the back of an Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company truck to light the tree in Wiswall Park. The parade will once again spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and the U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.
ClayWorks Holiday Sale
Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Rd, Schuylerville | Meet the Artists at SCAC - Studio Tours, Demonstrations, Ceramic Art for Sale -- Functional and Sculptural, Refreshments. November 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., December 4, 12 - 5 p.m. or by appointment from November 27 - December 3. Please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow us on instagram @artistsofscac
