In the news
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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
Friday, April 19, 2019
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! ... Read More
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
This was a big week for Universal Preservation Hall in the news. Check out some of our featured articles: U.S. World Report & News, “Work Begins to Turn Old Church into Performing Arts Venue,” December, 7, 2018. WAMC Northeast Public Radio, “Construction Underway at Universal Preservation Hall,” December 6, 2018.... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, October 15, 2018
What’s Your Story? For the past 12 years, my life has been intertwined with UPH. Hundreds have shared stories with me about the importance this building has had in their lives including baptisms, weddings, nursery school, girl and boy scout meetings, dance classes, and AA meetings. This building has been... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Dear Readers, Good news for UPH: We are officially a hard-hat only building. I’m excited to tell you that construction has begun and our contractor (Bonacio Construction Co) is hard at work. Never having been through a project like this, Mary Beth and I are learning all about the renovation... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, August 20, 2018
Renovating a 150 year old building is not a simple undertaking. There are many factors to consider: historic preservation, functionality, building codes, safety, longevity, aesthetics, and even visitor experience. While Universal Preservation Hall has always been a gathering place, in its new functionality as a state of the art performance facility, every... Read more » ... Read More