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Thursday, November 2, 2023
SCHENECTADY (Oct. 31) – The Brooklyn Nomads is a celebrated cross-cultural ensemble rooted in musical traditions from the Arab world, with a mission to create memorable experiences for its audiences. They will be the third concert in the Music Haven Passport Series, performing 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in the... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Halloween weekend rave coming to Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The moment Shane Stiel walked into the nearly 150-year-old historic church located in downtown Saratoga Springs he knew. He knew he wanted to host the first-ever electronic dance concert at Universal Preservation Hall. Stiel, the creative vision behind “Midnight Mass: The Masquerave”... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Collaborative staff serve appreciation. SCHENECTADY– More than 400 of Proctors Collaborative’s volunteers came together to celebrate all their contributions to the organization on Oct. 18. “From my first day it was clear that our volunteers not only run the place but are our best ambassadors! We could not succeed without... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, October 19, 2023
‘Global sensibility’ reflected through UPH, Proctors performances The Passport Series can transport you to places all over the world from Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs and Proctors in Schenectady Share in this experience as the series explores sounds from Mali, Portugal, the Middle East and the United States’ melting... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, July 21, 2023
Our Rock Camp students spent two weeks at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs to learn some of rock’s classics to prepare to perform in the Great Hall. With practical instruction from professionals, students are exposed to the elements of performing, arranging original music, forming a band, and much more.... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The 2023 Proctors Legacy Society Dinner will be held on the Harry Apkarian Stage at Proctors Wednesday, June 28. At our annual dinner, we recognize those generous individuals who have included Proctors in their estate plans. The Society inducts a new class of donors each year with a certificate and... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, April 28, 2023
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