NEWSLETTERJan 16, 2025
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – Authors Antonia Hylton and Cat Bohannon will discuss their latest books in the next two installments of a national author lecture series being streamed at the Cape Vincent Community Library. The series is offered through a partnership of the library, the Cape Vincent Arts Council, and Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures.
Niagara Falls, NY (Jan. 15, 2025) – It’s the Year of the Snake! Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY) is celebrating Lunar New Year on Friday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will be hosted in the Food Court area, near The Fragrance Outlet.
Gary Clark Jr., Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Cory Wong, Gregory Porter, Cassandra Wilson, Lettuce, Artemis, Al Di Meola, Dj Logic & Friends, Veronica Swift, Michel Camilo, Kenny Garrett, and more
SPAC begins five-year partnership with GE Vernova, the new lead sponsor for the festival
Saratoga Springs, NY (January 16, 2025) – The 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova will return for a full two-day and two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Featuring a roster of 22 musical groups and 10 festival debuts, the line-up is headlined by magnetic performers Gary Clark Jr. and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, alongside beloved jazz vocalists Gregory Porter and Cassandra Wilson, and the next generation of jazz, funk and rock stars Cory Wong, Lettuce, DJ Logic & Friends and Veronica Swift.
March 14 at Spa Little Theater
Groundbreaking quartet from Ukraine to make Saratoga debut with their hypnotic blend of folk traditions, global influences and contemporary edge
Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and Caffè Lena announce that they will co-present DakhaBrakha, the groundbreaking quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine known for their hypnotic blend of folk traditions, dub, hip-hop and global influences to make what The Rolling Stone has called "folkdrone Bjorkpunk." The self-proclaimed “ethno-chaos” ensemble will make its Saratoga debut on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater.
Jan 14, 2025
Lewiston, NY – Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that they will be performing in Lewiston, NY at the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Friday, August 8, 2025. This concert is presented by Artpark. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 17 at 10AM.
Special Gala at the Iconic Club The Players on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
New York, N.Y. – In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, Retro Productions is pleased to announce their upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala at The Players on Wednesday, January 29. (doors open at 7pm) The Gala will celebrate Retro’s milestone anniversary and will feature a reading of Jack Hilton Cunningham's play Women and War (produced by Retro in their 5th season), as well as present honorary awards to theatre makers who have helped make Retro a success over the past two decades.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Saratoga Arts is excited to announce the commencement of its long-awaited renovation to 320 Broadway. Funding for the project comes from several sources: a capital project grant award totaling $766,000 from the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA), $1.1M in funds from the City of Saratoga Springs, as well as individual and foundation contributions.
New York, N.Y. (January 13, 2025) – In its first concert of the new year, The Dessoff Choirs – led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather – presents works from its history alongside a cantata by Florence Price on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at James Chapel, Union Theological Seminary.
Jan 14, 2025
February 4-15
Legendary Documentary “Unzipped” Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary at Sundance Film Festival with Premiere Screening, January 28 at Egyptian Theatre
New York, N.Y. – The legendary Isaac Mizrahi will return for another exclusive winter engagement at Cafe Carlyle from February 4-15. ISAAC MIZRAHI: I KNOW EVERYBODY brings his signature blend of humor, storytelling, and song back to the iconic stage. Known for his magnetic stage presence and witty storytelling, Mizrahi is celebrated for captivating audiences with his unique style. Described by The New York Times as “a founding father of a genre that fuses performance art, music, and stand-up comedy,” his shows are a must-see event each season.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – To see a splash of color, head downtown to the Waldorf student art show at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center. Art is an integral piece of the Waldorf school curriculum and accompanies every subject, including geometry, math, social studies, or science.
