Progress at UPH
With spring finally here, work inside and outside of UPH is starting to blossom! Browse these photos for a glimpse inside this beautiful old gal — we can’t wait to see her in a few months!
Jean Leonard, current chief of staff, promoted to president of Proctors Collaborative
Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors Collaborative, today announced the promotion of Jean Leonard to president. Leonard, currently the chief of staff and head of programming, has served the institution for 12 years. In that time, in addition to program responsibility and duties in the office of the CEO, she has... Read more » ... Read More
Hip-hop legend among members of Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame sixth class
William “Billy Bill” Waring was a pioneer in the field; his music still heard in movies, TV shows ALBANY — William Waring was in the right place at the right time; the Harlem native was at the epicenter of hip-hop in the 1980s. Known as Billy Bill in his work,... Read more » ... Read More
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra expands, announces new name with upcoming season
SCHENECTADY – The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra has extended its reach in recent years beyond the city where it was founded in 1934 and as a result, has changed its name to Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra. The announcement was made by Board President Robert Bour and Artistic Director Glen Cortese when they... Read more » ... Read More
Universal Preservation Hall adds new member to board
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Universal Preservation Hall announced the 2023 slate of officers and a new member for its board of directors. New to the board is Carmine DeCrescente. DeCrescente, Vice President of DeCrescente Distributing Company, has been with DDC since 2006 and currently leads all DDC’s service operations and communications... Read more » ... Read More
UPH to Open Early 2020
Year-Round Performing Arts Venue Coming to Saratoga We can’t believe opening night is almost here. Universal Preservation Hall has come a long way — from a crumbling, historic church to a spectacular year-round performing arts venue right in the heart of downtown Saratoga. We like to call UPH our beautiful... Read more » ... Read More