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SUMMARY:BBQ Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:St. Edwards Fr. Scott Council of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a BBQ to raise funds for charities supported by our organization. Please join us with Miller’s Back Yard BBQ and enjoy a freshly prepared barbequed chicken or smoked beef brisket dinner. Orders will need to be placed in advance by scanning the QR code below or purchased after each Mass on May 16th and 17th. All orders are to be picked up on Thursday May 21st at St. Edwards Church at 576 Clifton Park Center Road between 4:00pm and 6:30pm. Prices are $15 for chicken and $20 for beef brisket. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://events.saratoga-report.com/event/bbq-fundraiser/
LOCATION:63a Putnam Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, US
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SUMMARY:The Outsiders at Proctors
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URL:https://events.saratoga-report.com/event/the-outsiders-at-proctors/
LOCATION:63a Putnam Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, US
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SUMMARY:2026 Opera Saratoga Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Opera Saratoga celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2026 with a diverse summer festival featuring grand musical theater\, beloved comic opera\, and groundbreaking new workshops. This milestone season brings together world-class artists and local collaborators for a vibrant series of performances primarily hosted at the historic Universal Preservation Hall. \n\nMainstage Productions\nHappy End\n\n\nDates: May 28 at 7:00 PM; May 30 at 7:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Universal Preservation Hall \n\n\nDetails: A historic partnership between Opera Saratoga\, Glimmerglass Festival\, Finger Lakes Opera\, and Seagle Festival. \n\n\nContent: A 1929 satire by Kurt Weill\, Bertolt Brecht\, and Elisabeth Hauptmann set in a Chicago speakeasy where gangsters meet the Salvation Army. \n\n\nMusical Highlights: Features the "Bilbao Song\," "Mandalay Song\," and "Surabaya Johnny." \n\n\nMy Fair Lady\n\n\nDates: June 20 at 7:00 PM; June 24 at 7:00 PM; June 26 at 7:00 PM; June 28 at 2:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Universal Preservation Hall \n\n\nCreative Team: Directed by Mary Birnbaum\, choreographed by Julia Eichten\, and music directed by Adam Nielsen. \n\n\nScale: A "love letter to theater" featuring 10 singing actors playing all roles accompanied by two pianists. \n\n\nContent: The classic story of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins featuring "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Wouldn’t It Be Loverly." \n\n\nThe Elixir of Love\n\n\nDates: June 21 at 2:00 PM; June 23 at 7:00 PM; June 25 at 7:00 PM; June 27 at 7:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Universal Preservation Hall \n\n\nStory: A charming romantic comedy where the lovesick Nemorino buys a "love potion" (actually Bordeaux) from the quack Doctor Dulcamara to win over Adina. \n\n\nMusical Highlights: Features Donizetti’s famous bel-canto arias "Una furtiva lagrima" and "Prendi per me se libero." \n\n\nTheme: Selected to celebrate Saratoga’s local history as a health destination. \n\n\nDrift (Workshop)\n\n\nDates: June 21 at 7:00 PM; June 26 at 2:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Universal Preservation Hall \n\n\nCreative Team: Composed by Alyssa Weinberg with librettist J. Mae Barizo; conducted by Christopher Allen and directed by Caili Quan. \n\n\nContent: A piano and electronics workshop exploring themes of motherlands\, migration\, and memory. \n\n\n\nConcerts & Special Events\n65th Opera Gala\n\n\nDate: June 4 at 5:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Saratoga National Golf Club \n\n\nDetails: A milestone black-tie celebration featuring special performances\, secret surprises\, and live/silent auctions. \n\n\nSomething Wonderful\n\n\nDate: May 31 at 12:00 PM (Brunch) and 5:00 PM (Dinner) \n\n\nVenue: The Mansion of Saratoga \n\n\nDetails: Festival Artists perform hits from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites like Carousel\, Oklahoma!\, and South Pacific. \n\n\nTickets: Includes a buffet meal; premium tickets offer reserved seating and special treats. \n\n\nFestival Artist Portrait Concerts\n\n\nDates: May 20\, May 27\, June 6\, and June 10 at 7:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Saratoga Arts (320 Broadway) \n\n\nFormat: Hour-long concerts featuring 20 rising opera stars performing the music that inspired their careers. \n\n\nTickets: $20 general admission. \n\n\nCapital Region Composers Concert\n\n\nDate: June 27 at 2:00 PM \n\n\nVenue: Universal Preservation Hall \n\n\nContent: A 90-minute celebration of music by local composers including Evan Mack\, Bernadette Speach\, Richard Wargo\, and more. \n\n\nBonus: Followed by a talkback session with General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum. \n\n\nFSM x Opera Saratoga: Italian Wine Dinner\n\n\nDate: May 23 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM \n\n\nVenue: Franklin Square Market \n\n\nDetails: An intimate 5-course feast limited to 30 guests\, featuring wine pairings by Annette Tomei and live musical introductions by Mary Birnbaum. \n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement\nFamily Shows\n\n\nDates: June 20 and June 23 at 11:00 AM \n\n\nVenue: Universal Preservation Hall \n\n\nDetails: A free\, interactive 45-minute introduction to opera for children featuring music from the mainstage season. \n\n\nActivities: Lobby crafts by the Albany Institute of History & Art and the Children's Museum at Saratoga\, plus a meet-and-greet with the performers.
URL:https://events.saratoga-report.com/event/2026-opera-saratoga-summer-festival/
LOCATION:63a Putnam Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, US
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SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady
DESCRIPTION:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n17 weeks starting January 28th \nUse these links to sign up: \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. At the end of the final class of the session there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends (with Lena’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies\, of course!).   \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one’s own unique voice. \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \nSession 3 Dates: Jan 28 – Jun 3 (17 weeks) [off 2/18\, 4/8] \n(Summer day camps are offered as well – 2026 details TBA) \nEnd of session recitals are on the final day of class: 6/3 from 5:30-6pm \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \nMeet the instructors: \nJames Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \nOona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night’ll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n#youthclass
URL:https://events.saratoga-report.com/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-james-gascoyne-and-oona-grady/
LOCATION:63a Putnam Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, US
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!!
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LOCATION:63a Putnam Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, US
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