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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
DJ Swiftie took over the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall Dec. 6. with a Taylor Swift Dance Party! All your favorites from every era to kick off December! ... Read More
Friday, October 18, 2024
Ben Folds, Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads to perform Event will feature free outdoor concert by Tops of Trees and fireworks display SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Ben Folds is coming to the Spa City this winter to help festivalgoers ring in the new year as part of Saratoga New Year’s Eve... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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
Monday, April 8, 2024
Grammy-winning artists bring bayou sound to Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS–Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is known to bring audiences to their feet. Inspiring two-stepping, waltzing, and standing ovations wherever they... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 9, 2024
American composer, musician and teacher was Distinguished Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy KINGSTON—To hear and to listen are two different things. American composer and accordionist, Pauline Oliveros understood this. Her ability to take things deeper, and further, lands her a spot in the Capital Region Thomas... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 2, 2024
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
Monday, November 27, 2023
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, November 16, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Nov. 13) – “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” is seeking actors and actresses for major roles in the upcoming Off-Broadway production at Universal Preservation Hall Jan. 18-21, 2024 for six performances. “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” is seeking outgoing men and women ages 18-65. No experience is necessary, but improvisational... Read more » ... Read More