Festival Book & Event Guide June 6–9, 2013
Saratoga Springs, New York www.SaratogaArtsFest.org
Welcome to the
seventh annual
SaratogaArtsFest! SaratogaArtsFest celebrates the arts—dance, film, literary, music, theatre, and visual—in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding region of upstate New York. Kick off your summer by sampling the talents of local, regional, and national artists during the citywide, four-day festival held each June. Then, continue to explore the arts year-round using the benefits and discounts included with your value-packed ARTSPASS!
Table of Contents General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discounts: Shop, Dine & Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Exhibitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Information SaratogaArtsFest thanks The Golden Family, owners of 38 Van Dam Street, for their generous donation of gallery and office space for this year’s festival. If you are interested in learning more about possibilities for an artist co-op and lease opportunities, please contact Joan Purtell at joanpurtell@yahoo.com.
SaratogaArtsFest Center & Gallery Visit the SaratogaArtsFest Center & Gallery, located at 38 Van Dam Street, to purchase and pick up your ARTSPASS or other admission packages, buy festival merchandise, and view the exhibition by featured artists. Hours May 15–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Opening Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . May 21–May 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Closed May 26–27) June 1–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAF Weekend Thursday, June 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, June 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, June 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 5:30–7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12:00–6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
ARTSPASS and other admission packages may also be purchased at www.SaratogaArtsFest.org.
SaratogaArtsFest Alliance of Arts Partners The festival is a collaboration of area arts organizations—the SaratogaArtsFest Alliance of Arts Partners—committed to promoting the arts in and around Saratoga Springs, NY. Events sponsored by the area’s arts organizations are denoted in the event listings with a <?>. A full listing of Arts Partners is available on page xx.
Events for Children Activities for children and families, including participatory workshops, are denoted in the event listings (F).
Event Seating and Admission Most SaratogaArtsFest events have open seating. Generally speaking, priority seating will be given to those attendees with an ARTSPASS or Festival Pass. Please note: some events, including the Tiempo Libre with special guest Alfredo Rodriguez (page x) and Ben Vereen (page x) performances, require additional tickets and/or fees.
Tickets to Single Events Tickets to attend a single event are for sale at the SaratogaArtsFest Center & Gallery for $10 and will be accepted as indicated in each event’s admission information in this book. If space is available, single tickets also may be purchased at the venue for $10. Patrons with an ARTSPASS or Festival Pass will be seated first.
General Information
New This Year
Celebrating 150 Years of Arts in Saratoga! As the famed Saratoga Race Track celebrates 150 years, SaratogaArtsFest celebrates 150 years of arts. Use your ARTSPASS to explore the Saratoga arts landscape.
Literary Arts! SaratogaArtsFest is proud to announce a renewed focus on literary arts, made possible in part by a new partnership with Northshire Bookstores, an award winning Independent Bookseller set to open its second store at 422 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY, in July 2013. Join us in welcoming Northshire Bookstores!
Saratoga plus 150—A look into the future of Saratoga Springs! SaratogaArtsFest is hosting its first annual high school student short story contest! Area students in grades 9-12 were invited to submit a work of original, short fiction. In keeping with the community theme of “Saratoga150” this fiction envisioned Saratoga Springs 150 years in the future, in the year 2163.
The submitted stories were judged by local awardwinning authors and literary experts. The top three submissions will receive prizes, and be honored at an awards ceremony and reception, hosted by SaratogaArtsFest at Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College on June 5th from 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. The first prize story will be published in Saratoga Living.
Special Event—Author Presentation and Signing #1 bestselling Wimpy Kid Author, Jeff Kinney to appear at SaratogaArtsFest! Join us Wednesday, June 5th from 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for a special presentation and book signing with Jeff Kinney, author and cartoonist of the #1 bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID SERIES. Mr. Kinney will talk about his origins as a cartoonist, how the books first got published, and what is in store next for Greg Heffley and his family and friends. The latest Wimpy Kid book, #7 The Third Wheel, had the biggest first printing of any book in 2012. Book #8 is due out in November 2013. Special thanks to Northshire Bookstore, Abrams Books, and Mr. Kinney for making this event possible. Venue and admission information can be found on page (_). An additional author signing, to be announced, will take place on Sunday, June 9th. Look for updated information at SaratogaArtsFest.org.
arts365!—an Annual Directory of the Arts, 2013–2014 SaratogaArtsFest has many partners, including arts organizations and others. SaratogaArtsFest patrons with either the ceramic ARTSPASS or wallet discount card are eligible to receive yearround benefits and discounts from these partners, all listed in arts365!, which also notes performances and exhibitions for the coming season.
Downtown Discounts: Restaurants & Shopping Saratoga’s downtown businesses welcome SaratogaArtsFest attendees! Look for SaratogaArtsFest window signage in 126 local shops and restaurants where discounts are available to those with an ARTSPASS or Festival Pass. See the complete list of special promotions on page _______ of this book.
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall at Skidmore The Dining Hall on the campus of Skidmore College offers six food stations featuring the freshest menus, fireplaces, loungestyle seating, and wireless internet access. Open 7 days a week (breakfast, 7:00–9:30 a.m., lunch, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., dinner, 5:00–7:15 p.m.). Prices for all you care to eat: Breakfast $7.50; Lunch $10.50; Dinner $14.00.
Maps, Parking, and Public Transportation During SaratogaArtsFest, getting around is easy. Many venues are within walking distance of one another and all are in close proximity by bus or car. Maps of Saratoga Springs are available at the SaratogaArtsFest Center & Gallery, Spring Street Gallery, Empire State College on Union Avenue, and Skidmore College all have designated ArtsFest parking locations. Skidmore’s campus is approximately one mile from downtown at the northern end of Broadway. Most venues are easily accessible via the CDTA bus service. The buses run from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information go to www.cdta.org.
Say YES! to ArtsFest! Youth Experiencing SaratogaArtsFest is a multi-pronged program designed to provide accessible and affordable opportunities to area youth who are interested in exploring the arts. As part of its commitment to expand opportunities for youth to experience the arts, SaratogaArtsFest has partnered with local school districts, private schools, and home school networks to support YES! Supported through gifts from local and regional sponsors on page (_), SaratogaArtsFest provides youth and students with complimentary admission packages. Say YES! to a full SARATOGA.COM EVERYTHING SARATOGA weekend of fun and exploration.
SLAM!—Saratoga Literary Arts and Music SLAM! alternatively combines theatrical poetry readings with jazz performances for an arts filled evening with dual emphasis on literary arts and music. Enjoy readings by Elizag, Miriam Axel-Lute, and Jill Crammond, and music by Donna Singer and the Doug Richards Trio as well as New Orlean’s own Hot 8 Brass Band! Refer to page (_) for more information.
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Save June 12-15, 2014, for the eighth annual SaratogaArtsFest.
Shop, Dine & Stay Discounts Presented by Members of the Downtown Business Association Discounts for Friday–Sunday unless otherwise noted Only valid with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass
Shopping Discounts (10% off unless otherwise noted) Accents at Allerdice – 41 Walworth Street Aggie Mullaney – 454 Broadway Best Dressed Windows in Town – 43 York Street (applies to fabrics, blinds, shutters & shades) The Candy Company of Saratoga Springs – 5 Washington Street Celtic Treasures – 456 Broadway Chic Underneath – 7 Spring Street Classical Concepts Aveda Salon and Spa – 323 Broadway The Clothes Horse – 396 Broadway The Clothes Line of Saratoga – 486 Broadway Common Thread – 508 Broadway Compliments to the Chef – 488 Broadway Crafters Gallery – 427 Broadway Creative Sparks – 42 Phila Street (applies to purchase of bisque ceramic) Crush and Cask Wine and Spirits – 170 S. Broadway (applies to wine only; special cocktail samples) Cudney’s Cleaners – 170 S. Broadway Dawgdom – 441A Broadway (10% off and a dog treat giveaway) De Jonghe Original Jewelry – 470 Broadway (applies to original designs in stock) Eddie Bauer – 338 Broadway Encounter Boutique – 482 Broadway Esthetiques – 361 Broadway (some restrictions apply) Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga (formerly Menges and Curtis) – 472 Broadway Flores Gallery – 492 Broadway (15% off) Feneex Boutique and Gallery – 30 Beekman Street Frivolous Boutique – 385 Broadway G. Willikers – 461 Broadway The Gap – 341 Broadway (25% off one full price item) Image Photo and Events – 42 Eureka Avenue Impressions of Saratoga – 368 Broadway Lifestyles – 436 Broadway LOFT – 315 Broadway (20% off full price purchase) Lucia Boutique – 454 Broadway Lyrical Ballad Bookstore – 7 Phila Street (20% off) McGillycuddy’s Naturals – 454 Broadway (20% off) Mimosa Gallery of Art for Home and Wear – 489 Broadway (10% off year round) Mountainman Saratoga Outfitters – 409 Broadway N. Fox Jewelers – 404 Broadway (applies to select merchandise; with ARTSPASS buy three Chamilia beads get one free. Artist Catherine Minnery will be on display throughout the weekend.) The National Museum of Dance – 99 South Broadway (discounted admission during weekend plus 20% off merchandise) Paper Dolls – 497 Broadway The Phantoms Hockey Team – 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls (buy one, get one free on individual tickets purchased October 1–November 30 with ARTSPASS; not valid with any other offer) Philippe Bevan International Salon – 376 Broadway Pipits of Saratoga – 487 Broadway Pink Paddock Boutique – 380 Broadway
Posie Peddler – 92 West Avenue (applies to all cash and carry flowers) Pro Nails – 423 Broadway ($2 off pedicure) Purdy’s – 70-72 Congress Street/Congress Plaza (free wine tasting Friday 4:30–7:30 p.m.) Raina’s – 380 Broadway Red Wolf – 15 Spring Street Reform Pilates – 18 Division Street (20% off private lesson or group class taken June 7–10 or 20% off one retail item) Rockabella Boutique – 10 Lake Avenue Sanctuary Spa – 72 Railroad Place (15% off with ARTSPASS year round, excluding medical service) Saratoga Beads – 80 Henry Street Saratoga Consignment Studio – 3306 S. Broadway (applies to items up to $100 in value) Saratoga Dance – 53 Church Street (20% off purchases) Saratoga Guitar – 8 Caroline Street & 60 West Avenue Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio – 80 Henry Street Saratoga Saddlery & International Boutique – 460 Broadway (excludes tack, Duberry and Alp-n-rock) Saratoga Salsa & Spice Co. – 398 Broadway Saratoga Springs History Museum – Congress Park (buy one, get one free admission) Saratoga Strike Zone – 32 Ballston Avenue (one free bumper car ride) Saratoga Sundress – 493 Broadway Saratoga Trunk – 493 Broadway Saratoga Wine Exchange – Hannaford Plaza 43D Round Lake Road, Malta (applies to wine purchases excluding sale items) Schuyler Pond Home and Garden – 727 Rt. 29 (excludes furniture and artwork) The Shoppe – 370 Broadway Silverado – 446 Broadway Silverwood – 24 Caroline Street Sloppy Kisses-A Treat Boutique for Dogs – 425 Broadway (excludes sale items) Soave Faire – 449 Broadway (20% off all art products excluding sale items) Spoken Boutique – 27 Church Street Symmetry Gallery – 348 Broadway (5% off) Textile Studio – 143 Grand Avenue (20% off one regular priced item with ARTSPASS year round) Torso – 24 Caroline Street The Vault – 10 Caroline Street (applies to jewelry and sports memorabilia) Violet’s/Stella’s of Saratoga – 494 Broadway Walton’s Sport Shop – 59 Lake Avenue (applies to retail cash and carry) Yellow Boutique – 491 Broadway (excludes sale items and locally made items)
Dining Discounts (10% off food only unless otherwise noted) Ben & Jerry’s – 34 Phila Street Bon Ton Fish Market of Greenwich, Ct. – 3057 Rt. 50, Wilton Bookmaker’s at the Holiday Inn – Broadway at Circular Street Bread Basket Bakery – 65 Spring Street (ArtsFest inspired lunch specials) Cantina – 430 Broadway Chianti Il Ristorante – 18 Division Street Circus Café – 392 Broadway
Shop, Dine & Stay Discounts Country Corner Café – 25 Church Street D’Andrea’s Pizza – 33 Caroline Street (excludes lunch specials) Denny’s – 469 Louden Road Esperanto – 6 ½ Caroline Street Eugenio’s Café Gelato – 419 Broadway (20% off) Forno Bistro – 541 Broadway Four Seasons Natural Foods – 33 Phila Street Gaffney’s – 16 Caroline Street Hattie’s – 45 Phila Street Irish Times – 14 Phila Street Johnny’s Ice Cream – 382 Broadway Lillian’s Restaurant – 408 Broadway Limoncello Ristorante – 1 Ballston Avenue Longfellows Inn and Restaurant – 500 Union Avenue McDonald’s – 197 S. Broadway Mrs. London’s – 464 Broadway (applies to purchase of $10 or more) Olde Bryan Inn – 123 Maple Avenue The Parting Glass – 40 Lake Avenue (10% off plus ArtsFest food/drink specials) Pizza Works of Saratoga – 88 Henry Street Plum Dandy Yogurt – 419 Broadway Prime at Saratoga National – 458 Union Avenue The Inn at Saratoga – 231 Broadway Ravenous – 21 Phila Street (10% off plus ArtsFest specials) Russo’s Restaurant – 390 Broadway Saratoga Coffee Traders – 447 Broadway Saratoga Farmer’s Market – High Rock Park (Saturday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) Scallions Restaurant – 44 Lake Avenue Slice of Heaven Breads at Temple Sinai – 509 Broadway (Fri. only) Sperry’s Restaurant – 30½ Caroline Street Uncommon Grounds – 402 Broadway Virgil’s House – 86 Henry Street Wheatfield’s – 440 Broadway The Wine Bar – 417 Broadway
Lodging Discounts (10% off rack rate; subject to availability) Courtyard by Marriott – 11 Excelsior Avenue Holiday Inn – Broadway at Circular Street Inn at Saratoga – 231 Broadway Saratoga Arms Hotel – 497 Broadway Saratoga Downtowner Motel – 413 Broadway
Events Summary The Events Summary is an abbreviated list of events, including workshops and demonstrations, as well as visual arts openings and receptions. More complete event descriptions can be found in the Event Descriptions section. Be sure to explore the Special Exhibitions, Galleries, and Museums sections for additional specifics about visual arts.
Genres, types of art, and other helpful categories are noted by these abbreviations: (D) Dance (FAM) Family Friendly (F) Film (L) Literary Art (M) Music (T) Theatre (V) Visual Art (W&D) Workshops and Demonstrations
Wednesday 5:00–6:15 p.m.
Student Art Exhibition; Opening Reception—Skidmore/Case Center, Burgess Café (V|FAM)
5:30–6:15 p.m. Short Story Contest Award Ceremony: Saratoga plus 150 – A look into the future of Saratoga Springs!— Skidmore/Arthur Zankel Music Center (L|FAM) 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Special Event – Author Presentation and Signing-Skidmore/Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall (L|FAM)
Thursday
Friday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Glass Blowing Demonstration-Gary Zack Studios (V|W&D|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers—Crafters Gallery (W&D|FAM)
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Jewelry Demonstration—LaFayette Jewelry Designs (W&D|FAM)
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception – Eden Compton— Mimosa Gallery (V)
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Jazz Jive with ESYO—Saratoga Springs Visitor Center Lawn (M)
5:00 p.m.
Painting Live! – by Tom Myott— The Olive Oil Company (V)
5:30–6:00 p.m.
Jazz Jive with ESYO—Saratoga Springs Visitor Center Lawn (M)
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Open Rehearsal with Susan Marshall Dance Company—Skidmore Dance Theater (D)
7:00–8:30 p.m.
The Illusionist—Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center (F)
7:00–8:30 p.m. Upbeat on the Roof with the Tequila Mockingbirds—Skidmore/Tang Museum Rooftop; Rain location: Payne Room, Tang Museum (M) 8:00–9:30 p.m.
George Cole and Eurocana— Caffè Lena (M)
8:00–9:30 p.m.
Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen— Skidmore/Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall (M|T|FAM)
10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
ArtsFest After-Hours Concert— Spring Street Gallery (M)
Saturday
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers—Crafters Gallery (W&D|FAM)
5:00 p.m.
Painting Live! – by Tom Myott— The Olive Oil Company (V)
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
ARTS ALFRESCO! – Partner Showcase on Opening Night of SaratogaArtsFest at Skidmore College-Skidmore/Arts Quad (M|T|D|FAM)
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Five Dances—Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center (F)
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Lili Loveday—The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs (D|FAM)
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Tiempo Libre with Alfredo Rodríguez—Skidmore/Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall (M|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Glass Blowing Demonstration— Gary Zack Studios (V|W&D|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers—Crafters Gallery (W&D|FAM)
9:30–10:00 a.m.
Storytelling—The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs (L|FAM)
10:00–10:30 a.m. Story and Paper Bag Horse Puppets— The Children’s Museum at Saratoga (W&D|FAM)
Events Summary 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Story and Filly Hats—The Children’s Museum at Saratoga (W&D|FAM)
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Albany Symphony Presents Tiny Tots—Universal Preservation Hall (M)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Circus Acts—The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs (T|W&D|FAM)
Sunday 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Saratoga Jewish Art and Music— Saratoga Chabad (M|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Author Book Signing— xxxxxxxxxxx (L|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Glass Blowing Demonstration— Gary Zack Studios (V|W&D|FAM)
Glass Bead Demonstration-Symmetry Gallery (V|W&D|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Alla Prima Portraits with Corey Pitking—Saratoga Arts (V|W&D|FAM)
1:00–1:30 p.m. Story and Horse Racing Puppets— The Children’s Museum at Saratoga (W&D|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Beekman Street Art Fair— Beekman Street (V|M|FAM)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers—Crafters Gallery (W&D|FAM)
12:00–1:00 p.m.
The Birth of a Diva (How I Found My Voice)—Skidmore/Filene Recital Hall (M)
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Create Your Own Pizza!–The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs (W&D|FAM) 12:00–5:00 p.m.
2:00–4:00 p.m. Community Mobile—Feneex Studios (V|W&D|FAM) 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Silk screening workshop— The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College (V|W&D|FAM)
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Jewelry Demonstration— LaFayette Jewelry Designs (W&D|FAM)
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Saratoga Youth Symphony— Universal Preservation Hall (M)
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Music for a Summer Afternoon— Congress Park (M|FAM)
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Opera 150–Skidmore/Filene Recital Hall (M)
4:00–5:00 p.m. Opening Reception; “Celebrating 150 Years of Racing History” – Special 150th Anniversary Exhibit—Saratoga Springs Visitor Center 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Spirit of Life: 150 Years of Words, Music & Dance-Skidmore/JKB Theater (T)
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Community Voices—First Baptist Church (M|FAM)
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents Paul Houghtaling, in recital— Skidmore/Filene Recital Hall (M|T)
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Gary Lucas and The Golem—Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center (F|M)
7:30—9:00 p.m.
RG Dance Projects—Universal Preservation Hall (D)
9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
SLAM! – Saratoga Literary Art and Music—Sperry’s Restaurant Patio (M|L)
12:00–4:00 p.m. Community Mobile—Feneex Studios (V|W&D|FAM) 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Glass Bead Demonstration— Symmetry Gallery (V|W&D|FAM)
12:30–4:00 p.m.
Kids Do Art!—Universal Preservation Hall (M|W&D|FAM)
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Skidmore Dancers Perform!— Skidmore/TBA (D)
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Saratoga Children’s Open Mic for Young Performers and Teens— Beekman Street (M|T)
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra Spring Classical Series—Skidmore/ Filene Recital Hall (M)
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Alice in Wonderland—Caffè Lena (M|T)
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Jewelry Demonstration—LaFayette Jewelry Designs (W&D|FAM)
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Art of the String Quintet—Skidmore/ Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall (M)
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Saratoga’s 2 and 4-Legged Thoroughbreds—Rainbow Fields Farm (D|FAM)
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth— Skidmore/JKB Theater (T)
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Brittany Haas, Jordan Tice & Paul Kowert—Caffè Lena (M)
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Prodigal Sons—Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center (F)
Wednesday
Thursday
Student Art Exhibition – Opening Reception
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers
Skidmore College, Case Center, Burgess Café 5:00–6:15 p.m. (Visual|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest
Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public
An opening and reception for this unique juried arts exhibit, the works of k–12 students were selected by a team of arts educators, administrators, curators, and other professionals based on creativity, execution of the assignment, and improvement in skills, along with overall talent.
Short Story Contest Award Ceremony: Saratoga plus 150 – A look into the future of Saratoga Springs! Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, 117 (ELM) 5:30–6:15 p.m. (Literary|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest with additional support from a grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match SaratogaArtsFest hosted its first annual high school student short story contest! Area students in grades 9–12 were invited to submit a work of original, short fiction. In keeping with the community theme of “Saratoga150” this fiction envisioned Saratoga Springs 150 years in the future, in the year 2163. The submitted stories were judged by local award-winning authors and literary experts. The top three submissions will receive prizes, and be honored at this awards ceremony and reception. The first prize story will be published in Saratoga Living.
Special Event – Author Presentation and Signing Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall 6:30–9:00 p.m. (Literary—Young Adult|Family Friendly) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Northshire Bookstore and ABRAMS books Join us for a special presentation and book signing with Jeff Kinney, author and cartoonist of the #1 bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID SERIES. Mr. Kinney will talk about his origins as a cartoonist, how the books first got published, and what is in store next for Greg Heffley and his family and friends. The latest Wimpy Kid book, #7 The Third Wheel, had the biggest first printing of any book in 2012. Book #8 is due out in November 2013. Books will be available on location for purchase.
Back by popular demand! Crafters Gallery will have available canvas boards, acrylic paints, and several application tools such as brushes, sponges, pallet knife, and so on. Each blank canvas board will be given a theme name and artists of all ages may choose two colors to add to the canvas board of their choice.
Painting Live! - by Tom Myott The Olive Oil Company, 484 Broadway 5:00 p.m. (Visual—Live Painting) Admission: free and open to the public Tom Myott captures the action and vitality of each subject. The canvas comes alive with a myriad of lush, vibrant colors. Loose animated strokes are the genesis of motion in his work.
ARTS ALFRESCO! – Partner Showcase on Opening Night of SaratogaArtsFest Skidmore College, Arts Quad 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Music|Theatre|Dance|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest Alliance of Arts Partners Discover the rich arts offerings of the area. Get up close and personal with arts organizations and artists while you enjoy this evening of artisanal and comfort food, wine and other creative drink paired creatively with Saratoga’s best arts organizations—a kick-off to the 7th annual SaratogaArtsFest! A myriad of performance samplings to include Reggie Red Hot Feetwarmers and others!
Five Dances Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center, 320 Broadway 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Film) Admission: $10, $7 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or SFF and Saratoga Arts Members Presented by: Saratoga Film Forum and Yaddo with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant The Saratoga Film Forum honors Saratoga’s venerable art colony, Yaddo, and the support it has given to a generation of screen writers and directors. Writer-director Alan Brown’s love of movement informs every frame of his new film. Five gifted young dancers rehearse five works in a Soho loft and their tribulations in the big city are the back drop for this brilliantly nuanced piece. The protagonist is a shy 18-year-old Kansas country boy who steps off the bus into the fierce competitiveness of a modern dance company, where, ultimately, he finds love, family, and the truest friendship. Screening followed by a Q&A with director Alan Brown.
Thursday
Friday
Tiempo Libre with special guest Alfredo Rodríguez
Glass Blowing Demonstration
Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall 7:30–9:00 p.m. (Music—Cuban, Jazz|Family Friendly) Admission: $25 or $10 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Gary Zack Studios, Bolster Lane and Van Dam Street 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Visual|Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public
A Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest young bands today and will have you up and moving to a joyous mix of high-voltage Latin jazz including selections such as Tu Conga Bach (performed on Dancing with the Stars!) from their Emmynominated album, Bach in Havana. Tiempo Libre is joined by Alfredo Rodríguez, a brilliant pianist in a class all his own and declared by Quincy Jones to be “One of the most prolific and gifted jazz pianists of the 21st century!” Saratoga Performing Arts Center is excited to bring this performance to the Arthur Zankel Music Center for opening night of ArtsFest!
In a small intimate setting, observe the process of creating beautiful handmade glass paperweights, perfume bottles, bowls, vases, and large objects.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Back by popular demand! Crafters Gallery will have available canvas boards, acrylic paints, and several application tools such as brushes, sponges, pallet knife, and so on. Each blank canvas board will be given a theme name and artists of all ages may choose two colors to add to the canvas board of their choice.
Jewelry Demonstration LaFayette Jewelry Designs, 30 Beekman Street 2:00–5:00 p.m. (Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public LaFayette Jewelry Designs artwork and jewelry are all by local artists. Nicole LaFayette will demonstrate the art of creating a beautiful piece of jewelry, sharing with you her love for jewelry and the art of fabrication.
Opening Reception – Eden Compton Mimosa Gallery, 489 Broadway 4:00–7:00 p.m. (Visual) Admission: free and open to the public Pastels and oils by Eden Compton. Eden’s extensive travel has sparked an interest in different types of subject matter ranging from cityscapes to market scenes to figurative paintings.
Jazz Jive with ESYO Saratoga Springs Visitor Center Lawn, 297 Broadway 4:30–5:00 p.m. (Music—Jazz) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Empire State Youth Orchestras Started in 2006, ESYO’s Repertory Jazz Ensemble is one of ESYO’s nine ensembles and provides jazz education and performance opportunities for middle- and high-school musicians. The students improve their ensemble and improvisational skills through a repertoire covering the early swing of the 1920s to today’s contemporary jazz. Repertory Jazz performs with other ESYO ensembles during the season as well as at ESYO’s annual Play-a-thon. This is the ensemble’s 4th year at SaratogaArtsFest.
Friday
Friday
Painting Live! – by Tom Myott
The Illusionist
The Olive Oil Company, 484 Broadway 5:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (Visual) Admission: free and open to the public
Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center, 320 Broadway 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Film) Admission: $10, $7 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or SFF and Saratoga Arts Members Presented by: Saratoga Film Forum and Yaddo with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant
Tom Myott captures the action and vitality of each subject. The canvas comes alive with a myriad of lush, vibrant colors. Loose animated strokes are the genesis of motion in his work.
Jazz Jive with ESYO Saratoga Springs Visitor Center Lawn, 297 Broadway 5:30–6:00 p.m. (Music—Jazz) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Empire State Youth Orchestras Started in 2006, ESYO’s Repertory Jazz Ensemble is one of ESYO’s nine ensembles and provides jazz education and performance opportunities for middle- and high-school musicians. The students improve their ensemble and improvisational skills through a repertoire covering the early swing of the 1920s to today’s contemporary jazz. Repertory Jazz performs with other ESYO ensembles during the season as well as at ESYO’s annual Play-a-thon. This is the ensemble’s 4th year at SaratogaArtsFest.
Open Rehearsal with Susan Marshall Dance Company Skidmore Dance Theater, Skidmore College 6:00–7:30 p.m. (Dance—Modern) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Skidmore College Office of the Dean of Special Programs Susan Marshall & Company’s repertory is an innovative body of work that blends virtuoso athleticism, ordinary movement, gesture and pattern, and the spoken word. Now celebrating its 26th anniversary, the company presents regular seasons in New York City, including many as part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival and at Dance Theater Workshop. Other notable engagements include presentations at Jacob’s Pillow, the Edinburgh International Festival, Spoleto Festival, Vienna Tanz, Springdance Festival (The Netherlands), and The Los Angeles Festival. The company was honored to perform selections from its BESSIE Award-winning work Cloudless at Pina Bausch’s Internationales Tanzfestival Gala Concert in November 2008. Marshall, her artistic partners, and her company members have received 10 New York Dance and Performance Awards (BESSIES) for their work together. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship in 2000, Marshall has also received a Dance Magazine Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and was one of the first artists to receive an American Choreographer Award.
The Saratoga Film Forum honors Saratoga’s venerable art colony, Yaddo, and the support it has given to a generation of screen writers and directors. A chance to see and talk about this acclaimed 2006 period drama with producer Brian Koppelman should refresh all our affection for this mesmerizing movie based on the short story, Eisenheim the Illusionist, by Pulitzer-winning author Stephen Mulhauser of Saratoga Springs. As Eisenheim, the master magician of mysterious provenance who uses all his skills to gain the love of the wife of a wicked Crown Prince in fin-de-siecle Vienna, Ed Norton is at his best. Followed by a Q&A with Illusionist producer Brian Koppelman.
Upbeat on the Roof with the Tequila Mockingbirds Skidmore College, Tang Museum Rooftop; Rain location: Payne Room, Tang Museum 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Music—Acoustic) Admission: free and open to the public Crisp and exuberant guitar playing by the duo of George Fletcher and Pete Pashoukos covering a range of acoustic blues, jazz, gypsy swing, classic rock as well as their own compositions.
George Cole and Eurocana Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street 8:00–9:30 p.m. (Music—Jazz) Admission: $15 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Caffè Lena “George Cole and his band put you in a sexy European dream. Think Paris...and red wine...and new love, lost in a kiss on a wet cobblestone street.” Steve Bowman, Counting Crows Eurocana celebrates the great American Songbook with inspiration from Django and Stéphane Grappelli. Cole, a consummate performer who has toured with Joe Walsh and Keely Smith, garners standing ovations from coast to coast. He’s joined by Stephan Dudash on violin/vocals, Mathias Minquet on guitar/vocals, and Kaeli Earle on bass/vocals.
Friday Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall 8:00–9:30 p.m. (Music|Theatre—Broadway|Family Friendly) Admission: $60 or $10 with ARTSPASS Presented by: Skidmore College Office of the Dean of Special Programs A must see! Join us for this vibrant show starring Ben Vereen, the Tony Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer known for his wide-ranging roles and performances over the past 45 years. The show features the music of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and the best of Broadway. On Broadway, Vereen has appeared in Wicked, Fosse, I’m Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, Jelly’s Last Jam, and A Christmas Carol. His role in Pippin garnered him both a Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical. His many memorable roles include that of Louis Armstrong in Armstrong—Chicago Style and Chicken George in the TV miniseries Roots, for which he received an Emmy nomination. In 2012, Mr. Vereen was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame and the National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame. At the time of his induction, the National Museum of Dance, located here in Saratoga Springs, NY, also honored Vereen with a lifetime achievement award.
ArtsFest After-Hours Concert Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (Music—Rock) Admission: $5 general admission Presented by: Spring Street Gallery Spring Street Gallery and On Deck Saratoga present an all-star lineup doing a rocking set of Ramones songs. Doors open at 9:30.
Saturday A Morning of Family Fun at The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, 122 Regent Street 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Dance|Theatre|Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public ++ 9:30–10:00 a.m. Discover and enjoy the art of storytelling. Performance includes storytelling by Waldorf teachers and students. ++ 10:00–10:45 a.m. This dance performance will feature Lili Loveday’s dance students performing a variety of pieces. ++ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Enjoy great talent and learn to juggle! Open to everyone who wants to have fun with Circus Acts. ++ 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Create Your Own Pizza! Come join us for a unique lunch. Supervised by Will Pouch, owner and chef at Esperanto’s Restaurant, young chefs create their own personal pizza using a variety of fresh toppings and then watch as it magically cooks to perfection in our wood-fired pizza oven. Pizza is free.
Story and Paper Bag Horse Puppets The Children’s Museum at Saratoga 69 Caroline Street 10:00–10:30 a.m. (Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: $6 or free with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass Presented by: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Relating to Saratoga’s rich racing history and arts culture, The Children’s Museum will be hosting three art workshops that celebrate horse racing. These workshops will start off with a fun horse story and end with a functional, take-home project. Children can create paper bag horse puppets, make racing horse puppets, and fashion filly hats in celebration of ArtsFest 2013!
Glass Blowing Demonstration Gary Zack Studios, Bolster Lane and Van Dam Street 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Visual|Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public In a small, intimate setting, observe the process of creating beautiful handmade glass paperweights, perfume bottles, bowls, vases, and large objects.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Back by popular demand! Crafters Gallery will have available canvas boards, acrylic paints, and several application tools such as brushes, sponges, pallet knife, and so on. Each blank canvas board will be given a theme name and artists of all ages may choose two colors to add to the canvas board of their choice.
Saturday
Saturday
Story and Filly Hats
Community Mobile
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street 11:00–11:30 a.m. (Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: $6 or free with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass Presented by: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
Feneex Studios, 30 Beekman Street 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Visual|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public
Relating to Saratoga’s rich racing history and arts culture, The Children’s Museum will be hosting three art workshops that celebrate horse racing. These workshops will start off with a fun horse story and end with a functional, take-home project. Children can create paper bag horse puppets, make racing horse puppets, and fashion filly hats in celebration of ArtsFest 2013!
Albany Symphony Presents Tiny Tots Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street 11:00–11:45 a.m. (Music—Classical) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Albany Symphony Orchestra with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant Albany Symphony Tiny Tots program presents Cowboy Dave! Join Cowboy Dave, the roughest, toughest cowboy conductor of all time for an action packed, interactive musical trail-ride. Introduce your favorite young cattle roper, to some great symphony music with the help of Cowboy Dave! Join Maestro David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony for a morning of fun, laughs, and music! Suitable for ages 2–8.
Glass Beadmaking Symmetry Gallery, 348 Broadway 12:00–5:00 p.m. (Visual|Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Join us to experience the magic of hot glass as Symmetry Gallery artists Dianne Zack and Kristen Barrows make miniature works of art by hand. Working with an oxygen/propane torch, Murano and domestic colored glass rods are melted, shaped, and skillfully embellished to create art that can be worn, collected or simply held in the palm of your hand. Finished jewelry composed with these beautiful beads will be available for purchase.
Story and Horse Racing Puppets The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street 1:00–1:30 p.m. (Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: $6 or free with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass Presented by: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Relating to Saratoga’s rich racing history and arts culture, The Children’s Museum will be hosting three art workshops that celebrate horse racing. These workshops will start off with a fun horse story and end with a functional, take-home project. Children can create paper bag horse puppets, make racing horse puppets, and fashion filly hats in celebration of ArtsFest 2013!
Participants of all ages will be able to tie, sew, collage or glue their piece on a portion of a leaf shaped sculpture which will hang outdoors. Each leaf shaped section will be sewn together at each end to the next leaf-shaped structure, forming a colorful “ball.” There will be threads, strings, ribbons, transparent fabrics, plastics, cotton, synthetic fabrics, beads, and buttons.
Silk Screening Workshop The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College 2:00–4:30 p.m. (Visual|Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Workshop for all ages. Water-based silkscreen inspired by the art of Corita Kent. Limited space, call for reservations 518-580-8080.
Jewelry Demonstration LaFayette Jewelry Designs, 30 Beekman Street 2:00–5:00 p.m. (Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public LaFayette Jewelry Designs artwork and jewelry are all by local artists. Nicole LaFayette will demonstrate the art of creating a beautiful piece of jewelry, sharing with you her love for jewelry and the art of fabrication.
Saratoga Youth Symphony Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street 2:30–3:30 p.m. (Music—Classical) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Saratoga Youth Symphony The Saratoga Youth Symphony is a full orchestra including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. The members of the orchestra are very talented local students aged 18 years and under. Conducted by Maestro Ubaldo Valli, these fine musicians perform classical orchestral works from the Baroque era through the 20th Century.
Music for a Summer Afternoon Congress Park, 247 Broadway 3:00–4:30 p.m. (Music—Band|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest The Ballston Spa Community Band performs a mix of marches, show, and film music, along with classic wind-band repertoire.
Saturday
Saturday
Opera 150
Community Voices
Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall 3:00–4:30 p.m. (Music—Opera) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Opera Saratoga with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street 5:00–6:00 p.m. (Music—A capella|Family Friendly) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Jacqueline Grande
Opera Saratoga’s General Director, Curtis Tucker, leads an informative talk about how opera has evolved during the past 150 years, with examples performed by members of the Opera Saratoga 2013 Young Artist Program.
Opening Reception — The Stable Environment…150 Years and Counting! Saratoga Visitor Center 297 Broadway 4:00–5:30 p.m. (Visual) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest Ironically, the most stable element in Saratoga Springs IS the historic Saratoga Race Course. We are thrilled to feature artists Bob Ewell and Tom Myott as part of the 150th celebration! Bob Ewell has been spellbound by the race course for over 60 years and celebrates the quiet, simple moments of the day-to-day experiences of racing, leaving the glamour and fanfare at Saratoga to be captured by others. Bob’s wistful and delicate watercolors draw you into the world of the backstretch, the training track, the stables and their many casts of characters—a surprisingly delightful place of many hues and colors. Tom Myott captures the action and vitality of each subject— thoroughbred racing has been his primary focus. His large racing images have become the coveted artwork of numerous private collections. The canvas comes alive with a myriad of lush, vibrant colors. Loose animated strokes are the genesis of motion in his work.
Spirit of Life: 150 Years of Words, Music & Dance Skidmore College, JKB Theater 4:30–6:00 p.m. (Theatre) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Caffè Lena with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant Spoken word, interpretive dance, iconic images, and gorgeous live music create a series of vignettes that will forever recast your understanding of the city of Health, History and Horses. Composer Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius has given voice to Saratoga’s muse with a captivating soundscape, Saratoga Suite. Accompanied by strings, reeds and percussion, Elizabeth’s piano provides the foundation for an ambitious, multi-genre collaboration with Skidmore theater students that reveals Saratoga as a hub for the arts.
Fans of “Glee” and “The Sing-Off” must see this performance! Award-winning choruses, Racing City Chorus and Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus, will thrill all audiences with their a cappella harmonies, four-part Barbershop style. Both choruses have varied repertoires, including uptunes, classics, ballads, swing, and pop tunes, plus original compositions. You’re in for a special treat when the choruses join voices.
Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents Paul Houghtaling, in recital Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Music|Theatre) Admission: $10, $8 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Hubbard Hall Opera Theater International artist, current professor at University of Alabama and a native of Troy, NY, Paul Houghtaling returns to his home turf to present a fully staged Bach Cantata on the first half, followed by a variety of American song on the second—art song and some musical theater in a “Bach to Rock” program (Paul Bowles, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, William Finn, Richard Hundley, and others).
Gary Lucas and The Golem Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center, 320 Broadway 7:00–9:00 p.m. (Film|Music) Admission: $15, $10 for SFF or Saratoga Arts Members, $8 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Saratoga Arts with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant Gary Lucas performs to the 1920 expressionist film The Golem, the tale of a rabbi who made a man out of clay to save the Jewish community of Prague and shorter pieces to recent film clips, followed by a discussion with the audience. Known for his work with Captain Beefheart and Jeff Buckley, and for his innovative film scores, Lucas has been dubbed “the thinking man’s guitar hero” (The New Yorker), and “one of the best and most original guitarists in America” (Rolling Stone).
Saturday
Sunday
RG Dance Projects
Saratoga Jewish Art and Music
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street 7:30–9:00 p.m. (Dance—Modern) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest with additional support from the Regional Dance Alliance
Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular Street 10:00–11:30 a.m. (Music|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public
RG Dance Projects presents an evening of multi-media performance including dance, film, live music, and the Broadway Community Chorus. We Fall Down, We Get Up, is an exploration of ones boundaries; both those we create for ourselves and those we inherit. Choreographed by Rubén Graciani, the performance features 6 dancers, 24 singers, and live music with conductor, Luke Frazier, costume designer, David Quinn, and Bessie Award winning lighting and set designer, Philip Treviño. Music by Richard Danielpour, Claude Debussy, Alfred Schnittke, and Elizabeth Cotton.
SLAM! – Saratoga Literary Art and Music Sperry’s Restaurant Patio 30 ½ Caroline Street 9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (Music—Jazz|Literary—Poetry) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Lew and Pat Titterton SLAM! alternatively combines theatrical poetry readings with jazz performances for an arts filled evening with dual emphasis on literary arts and music. Enjoy readings by Elizag, Miriam Axel-Lute, and Jill Crammond, and music by Donna Singer and the Doug Richards Trio as well as New Orlean’s own Hot 8 Brass Band. High energy that will leave you wanting more!
Going back over 3,000 years, yet Jewish creativity still pulses vigorously in this day and age through a variety of mediums. Artists paint biblical scenes with wide range from the ancient past, to contemporary Jewish life in the 21st century, to music from Jerusalem’s holy Temple to Fiddler on the Roof, to contemporary Israeli Jazz and Chassidic Klezmer. Event will feature a kosher bagel and lox brunch.
Author Signing Location, to be announced 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Literary—Young Adult|Family Friendly) Admission: xxxx Presented by: Northshire Bookstore
Glass Blowing Demonstration Gary Zack Studios, Bolster Lane and Van Dam Street 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Visual|W&D|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public In a small intimate setting, observe the process of creating beautiful handmade glass paperweights, perfume bottles, bowls, vases, and large objects.
Alla Prima Portraits with Corey Pitking Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Visual|Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: Registration fee, payable directly to Saratoga Arts Presented by: Saratoga Arts Explore the painterly side of portraiture! Alla prima (Italian for “at first attempt”) is a method of oil painting where the artist keeps the brushstrokes lively and completes the painting before the paint has a chance to dry. This one-day workshop will start with a quick demonstration and then, with Corey Pitkin’s guidance, sets the students loose to create their own masterpiece. There is a fee for this workshop, and pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.saratoga-arts.org. To register and for a supply list, call 584-4132, ext. 202.
Sunday
Sunday
Beekman Street Art Fair
Glass Beadmaking
Beekman Street 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Visual|Music|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Beekman Street Arts Association and SaratogaArtsFest
Symmetry Gallery, 348 Broadway 12:00–4:00 p.m. (Visual|Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public
Come to the second annual Beekman Street Art Fair, featuring a juried art show with displays and demonstrations by local and regional artists. Attend our family-friendly performances under the big tent, featuring Saratoga Children’s Theatre and Reggie Red Hot Feetwarmers, purchase fine art and craft works, and watch a demonstration of the artists’ craft. In addition, enjoy refreshments and tasty treats from a variety of food trucks! The art show will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and performances run from noon to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Fun Art – A Collaboration by Art Lovers Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Back by popular demand! Crafters Gallery will have available canvas boards, acrylic paints, and several application tools such as brushes, sponges, pallet knife, and so on. Each blank canvas board will be given a theme name and artists of all ages may choose two colors to add to the canvas board of their choice.
The Birth of a Diva (How I Found My Voice) Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall 12:00–1:00 p.m. (Music—Classical) Admission: $10, $8 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Hubbard Hall Opera Theater Julia Chalfin, a 2002 Skidmore graduate, returns to her alma mater from a blossoming career in Germany to sing The Birth of a Diva (How I Found My Voice), A Musical Storytelling. Her cabaret-meetsopera performance highlights her humorous journey of musical self-discovery through musicals, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and classical music. The program includes songs from “Les Miserables” and Walt Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” “My Funny Valentine,” and “Summertime,” as well as beautiful classical jewels by Mozart, Händel, Rossini, Bizet, Puccini, and Lehar.
Community Mobile Feneex Studios, 30 Beekman Street 12:00–4:00 p.m. (Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Participants of all ages will be able to tie, sew, collage or glue their piece on a portion of a leaf shaped sculpture which will hang outdoors. Each leaf shaped section will be sewn together at each end to the next leaf-shaped structure, forming a colorful “ball.” There will be threads, strings, ribbons, transparent fabrics, plastics, cotton, synthetic fabrics, beads, and buttons.
Join us to experience the magic of hot glass as Symmetry Gallery artists Dianne Zack and Kristen Barrows make miniature works of art by hand. Working with an oxygen/propane torch, Murano and domestic colored glass rods are melted, shaped, and skillfully embellished to create art that can be worn, collected or simply held in the palm of your hand. Finished jewelry composed with these beautiful beads will be available for purchase.
Kids Do Art! Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street 12:30–4:00 p.m. (Music|Theatre|Workshop|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: SaratogaArtsFest Kids Do Art! is family-friendly and fun with activities for children aged 12 and under. You will find multiple stations with a variety of art forms including clay, illustration, crafts, magic, fun with science, music, and much more. Music, fiddlers, and an improvisation performance are also included in the afternoon fun. Performances by Seth & the Moody Melix and The Mop and Bucket Co.
Skidmore Dancers Perform! Skidmore College, TBA 1:00–2:00 p.m. (Dance) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Skidmore Dance Department
Saratoga Children’s Open Mic for Young Performers and Teens Beekman Street 1:30–4:30 p.m. (Music|Theatre) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Saratoga Children’s Theater and Beekman Street Arts Association with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant This year the Beekman Street Art Fair, a juried art show with artist demonstrations and performers, features performances by the Saratoga Children’s Theatre emceed by Rick Bolton! Offerings include an open mic program, various theatre skits, a youth “Elvis” impersonator program, an appearance from the Schwa Cappella group, and more!
Sunday
Sunday
Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra Spring Classical Series
Saratoga’s 2 and 4-Legged Thoroughbreds
Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Music—Classical) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra
Rainbow Fields Farm, 9 Taylor Road, Gansevoort 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Dance—Ballet|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public Presented by: Myers Dance Center and Northeast Ballet with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant
Under the direction of Maestro Gioacchino Longobardi, world class conductor and concert pianist, the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO), a select string ensemble comprised of young performers with exceptional talent, will present a unique repertoire of classical music. SSYO promises to deliver an inspiring and electrifying performance. Sure to please listeners of all ages!
Alice in Wonderland Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street 2:00–3:30 p.m. (Music|Theatre) Admission: $10 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Caffè Lena and Channel Z Productions In this new adaptation, right-side-up is up-side-down, and Alice just wants to make some sense of it. Six actors will portray a variety of roles using original text from the Lewis Carroll book, a few chairs, and your imagination to create Wonderland. Channel Z Productions is excited to bring this funny and twisted piece to Caffè Lena’s Black Box under the direction of Jeremy Ohringer.
Jewelry Demonstration LaFayette Jewelry Designs 30 Beekman 2:00–5:00 p.m. (Demonstration|Family Friendly) Admission: free and open to the public LaFayette Jewelry Designs artwork and jewelry are all by local artists. Nicole LaFayette will demonstrate the art of creating a beautiful piece of jewelry, sharing with you her love for jewelry and the art of fabrication.
Art of the String Quintet Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall 3:00–5:00 p.m. (Music—Classical) Admission: $18 adult, $15 senior, $12 student, free with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Saratoga Chamber Players with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant A moving chamber concert with bassoon, violins, viola, and cello to highlight work audiences heard 150 years ago; includes two pieces composed 150 years ago and a work composed by the principal bassoonist of the Philadelphia Orchestra who performed at SPAC. The concert is to be accompanied by slides of 150 years of art in Saratoga.
An exploratory dance performance about the connection between the training and care of ballet dancers and thoroughbreds. Northeast Ballet’s apprentice dancers will perform original choreography with Rainbow Field Farms’ foals; the culmination of two months in which the young dancers and newborn foals will have trained and learned together.
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Skidmore College, JKB Theater 4:30–6:00 p.m. (Theatre—Musical) Admission: ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or Youth Pass or single event ticket Presented by: Home Made Theater with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant Stable Chat: A collection of songs and stories straight from the horse’s mouth. Meet eight different thoroughbred “horses” as they tell sweet, funny and endearing stories, through tales and songs, about their lives.
Brittany Haas, Jordan Tice & Paul Kowert Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Music—Acoustic) Admission: $14 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass Presented by: Caffè Lena The trio of Brittany Haas, Jordan Tice, and Paul Kowert is a confluence of three of the most exciting young innovators in acoustic music today. They have produced a body of work containing flights of improvisation and interesting compositional turns all grounded by memorable melodies and driving rhythms. The group’s adventurous spirit and desire to show the audience something new never compromises the beauty of a well-crafted melody or the dance-inspiring energy of a great groove.
Prodigal Sons Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center, 320 Broadway 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Film) Admission: $10, $7 with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass or SFF and Saratoga Arts Members Presented by: Saratoga Film Forum and Yaddo with additional support from a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant The Saratoga Film Forum honors Saratoga’s venerable art colony, Yaddo, and the support it has given to a generation of screen writers and directors. Surprises abound in Kimberly Reed’s astonishing documentary. Three siblings return to their Montana hometown, where an explosive story of identity, genetics, destiny and hard choices unfolds. Exploring their past takes them half way around the world yet that revelation-filled journey into the past turns out to be the only way to finally let go of it. Screening followed by a Q&A with director Kimberly Reed.
Special Exhibitions SaratogaArtsFest Featured Exhibition SaratogaArtsFest Center & Gallery 43 Van Dam Street Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This juried exhibition features the art of Heidi Lanino Bilezikian, Jack Metzger, L.P. Pacilio, Moshgan Rozania, and Takeyce Walter. ++ Heidi Lanino Bilezikian was born in New York and is the recipient of a four-year full scholarship to Pratt Institute’s School of Art and Design. After receiving her BFA in Fine Arts, she studied drawing and painting nationally and internationally, including excursions to Italy, Germany, and France. Thematically, her artwork is focused on the horse, which to her represents movement, freedom and the transformation of spirit. Her work on ceramics incorporates women and nature with a free flowing, decorative approach to surface design. Canvas and works on paper. Abstract and lyrical. ++ Jack Metzger uses found objects, bits and pieces of items of daily life, to create sculptural assemblages and give new life and meaning to elements that had previously been discarded. These combinations of disparate items that would not typically be connected with each other provide both an interesting aesthetic as well as new messages to be considered. ++ L.P. Pacilio believes there is an ebb and flow to the way time passes through a location. By paying close attention, one can begin to find a pathway and move within them in an effort (close to thoughtless and more by intuition) to locate oneself within the scene to points where windows exist and are open wide. What you will see in these walls are bits of time so stumbled upon in Rome, Italy, in May of 2010. As to whether this constant creative act, pictures coming together and falling apart in slivers of a second, is the result of chaos or design, the artist doesn’t know. This he leaves to the theologians, philosophers, and cosmologists. He is a photographer. ++ Moshgan Rozania is an artist fascinated with the world of nature in all of its myriad manifestations. She considers nature to be her greatest teacher, with an interest to find beauty and truth in everyday objects that most people would overlook, whether the subject is landscape, figure, or still-life. Rozania’s still-life arrangements represent much more than a group of objects— the essence of the arrangement as a composite of color, shape, line, tone, and texture begins to take on a personality of its own, quite apart from the individual elements. ++ Takeyce Walter is a veteran artist of SaratogaArtsFest featured exhibitions. Her work this year focuses on the intimate. Her smaller pastel and oil on canvas landscapes showcase the beauty of our area. Walter’s use of color and attention to detail create an exciting energy that is multiplied when viewed at this smaller scale.
Saratoga Springs City School District Student Art Exhibition Case Gallery, Skidmore College Thursday, xxxxx Friday, xxxxx Saturday, xxxxx Sunday, xxxxx For this unique juried arts exhibit, the works of K–12 students were selected by a team of arts educators, administrators, curators, and other professionals based on creativity, execution of the assignment, and improvement in skills, along with overall talent. An Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 5:00–6:15 p.m. in Burgess Café, Case Center at Skidmore College.
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center 297 Broadway Thursday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The Stable Environment…150 Years and Counting! Special 150th Anniversary Exhibit Ironically, the most stable element in Saratoga Springs IS the historic Saratoga Race Course. We are thrilled to feature artists Bob Ewell and tom Myott as part of the 150th celebration! Bob Ewell has been spellbound by the race course for over 60 years and celebrates the quiet, simple moments of the day to day experiences of racing, leaving the glamour and fanfare at Saratoga to be captured by others. Bob’s wistful and delicate watercolors draw you into the world of the backstretch, the training track, the stables and their many casts of characters—a surprisingly delightful place of many hues and colors. Tom Myott captures the action and vitality of each subject. The canvas comes alive with a myriad of lush, vibrant colors. Loose animated strokes are the genesis of motion in his work. Exhibition opening and reception on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Around Town – On the lookout for: Saratoga En Pointe! The National Museum of Dance has chosen 24 artists of all variety to decorate 5 foot tall fiberglass pointe shoe sculptures. The final products are to be displayed at select locations across the city of Saratoga Springs in the spring of 2013. Look for these magnificent sculptures during this year’s ArtsFest and throughout the summer arts season!
Galleries
Art District on Beekman Street
Downtown Saratoga Springs
Feneex Boutique and Gallery
The Arts Center Gallery
30 Beekman Street Saturday–Sunday, 12:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
320 Broadway Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the textile works of Francelise Guillaume Dawkins. Feneex has great gift ideas, truly original creations at all prices!
LaFayette Jewelry Designs 30 Beekman Street Friday–Saturday, 2:00–5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00–5:00 p.m. LaFayette Jewelry Designs artwork and jewelry are all by local artists. Nicole LaFayette will demonstrate the art of manipulating metal to create a beautiful piece of jewelry, sharing with you her love for jewelry and the art of fabrication.
Sharon Crute Studo 70B Beekman Street Friday–Saturday, 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. Featuring artwork of well-known commercial artist J.C. Parker and gallery owner Sharon Crute. Parker’s watercolor works reflect the diversity of offerings throughout our region. Crute’s dynamic oil paintings of thoroughbred horseracing exude explosive power, passion, and drama.
Textile Studio 143 Grand Avenue at Beekman Thursday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 20% discount off one regular-price item with the ARTSPASS or Festival Pass. Hand-woven clothing, accessories and gifts for men and women displayed in a working weaving studio.
++ Jane Dell and Liz Parsons • This exhibit brings together two painters who use the canvas to explore both inner psychology and the physical world around them. Jane Dell’s paintings explore the expressive and metaphorical potential of scale, the poetics of space and mental state that invite the discovery of imaginative worlds as they unfold. Liz Parsons’ paintings take form as a visual journal on canvas, where layers of experience evolve through imagery and thoughts.
Crafters Gallery 427 Broadway Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 10% to 30% discount with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass. (Discounts vary per artist.) Crafters Gallery will exhibit mixed media (paintings, prints, photographs) from local and global artists. Styles range from contemporary abstracts to majestic landscapes to images of local landmarks.
Flores Fine Art Gallery 492 Broadway Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00–6:00 p.m. Discover the vibrant work of Frankie Flores ranging in style from somewhat surreal, representational to completely abstract in defined format.
Gary Zack Studio Bolster Lane and Van Dam Street Friday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. In a small intimate setting, observe the process of creating beautiful handmade glass paperweights, perfume bottles, bowls, vases, and large platters.
Mimosa Gallery 489 Broadway Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ++ Latitudes – Pastels and oils by Eden Compton • Eden’s extensive travel has sparked an interest in different types of subject matter ranging from cityscapes to market scenes to figurative paintings. Opening reception, Friday from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Mimosa is a gallery of art for home and wear, featuring contemporary craft and fine art by over 100 artists.
Galleries Silverwood Gallery 24 Caroline Street Thursday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Silverwood Gallery represents many regional artists, mostly from the Adirondack, Washington County, Southern Vermont, and Capital District area, featuring select 19th and early 20th century paintings, with an emphasis on the rich Adirondack and upstate New York landscape and heritage.
Symmetry Gallery 348 Broadway Thursday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. – Glass Bead Demonstration Symmetry was founded in 1990 by Gary and Dianne Zack and specializes in the finest American Contemporary Glass and selected fine graft. From fun to functional, Symmetry has choices for the casual craft lover and the seasoned collector. Join us to experience the magic of hot glass as Symmetry Gallery artists Dianne Zack and Kristen Barrows make miniature works of art by hand. Working with an oxygen|propane torch, Murano and domestic colored glass rods are melted, shaped and skillfully embellished to create art that can be worn, collected or simply held in the palm of your hand. Finished jewelry composed with these beautiful beads will be available for purchase.
Skidmore College Campus The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College Skidmore College Campus Thursday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Friday, 12:00–7:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. Admission: suggested donation of $5 adults, $3 children 12 and over, $2 seniors; free with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass. ++ Someday Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent Corita Kent (1918–1986), a popular American graphic artist of the 1960s and ’70s, combined faith and politics with commercial design. This show is the first to bring together prints from across Kent’s extensive, three-decade career. ++ Caffè Lena: Inside America’s Legendary Folk Music Coffeehouse A selection of photographs and ephemera from the legendary Saratoga Springs coffeehouse, Caffè Lena. Widely recognized as the nation’s oldest, continuously operating coffeehouse, the Caffè has hosted numerous folk artists, poets, writers, and activists including Ani DiFranco, Bob Dylan, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Pete Seeger, and Noel Paul Stookey. T he exhibition features candid black-and-white photographs by Joe Alper (1925–1968) of the musicians, audience, and staff at Caffè Lena during its first decade of existence. ++ Transformer Display for Community Fundraising: Phase 4 A collaborative, community-specific sculptural installation by artists Andrea Bowers and Olga Koumoundouros, the Transformer Display raises awareness for community organizations. The artists construct the site-specific installation from salvaged furniture and everyday materials, covering it with a skin of posters and educational information from featured community organizations. An integral and participatory component of the piece is an operational silk-screen station that produces posters and t-shirts calling attention to the organizations and their needs. On Friday night, enjoy a performance on the rooftop by Tequila Mockingbirds (free and open to the public). Saturday is Family Saturday – give a try at silk screening. Refer to the Events Summary and Event Descriptions for more information.
Museums The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Thursday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00–4:30 p.m. Admission: $6, children under 1 year free; buy one, get one free admission with ARTSPASS or Festival Pass. Inspire Curiosity – Spark Imagination – Nurture Discovery The Children’s Museum at Saratoga inspires curiosity, sparks imagination, and nurtures discovery through the use of hands-on, inquiry based experiences. Come discover all the museum has to offer!
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. Admission: free with any ArtsFest admission pass OR $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, free 5 and under.
On Saturday, children of all ages experience hands-on design of their own puppets! Refer to the Events Summary and Event Descriptions for more information.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame celebrates the history of thoroughbred racing in the United States and honors the achievements of exceptional horses, jockeys, and trainers. The Museum’s collection includes fine art, trophies, memorabilia, racing equipment, film and photographs. This museum is a “must see” as the entire city celebrates the 150 year anniversary of the Saratoga Racetrack!
National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway
Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines
Thursday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission: free with any ArtsFest admission pass OR $6.50 adults, $5 students & seniors, $3.00 children. This is an exciting year for the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame! Thanks to the generous support of Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, the Hall of Fame has been fully renovated and is simply magnificent. It is time to explore the National Museum of Dance: ++ This season’s Art in the Foyer exhibit features works from Jordan Matter’s new book, Dancers Among Us. ++ Homage to Dance will display a collection of bronze sculptures and pastel drawings by Massachusetts based artist, Andrew DeVries. The collection is stunning! ++ Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original Rite of Spring ballet, premiered in Paris on May 29, 1913, A Riotous Work: A Centennial Celebration of the Rite of Spring is an exhibit that pays homage to the powerful pairing of Stravinsky’s musical score and Nijinsky’s choreography. ++ En Pointe! explores the history, myths, and reality behind pointe shoes and ballet while creating a scenic landscape across the City of Saratoga – look for uniquely decorated five foot sculptures to be displayed throughout. ++ Tails & Terpsichore Tails and Terpsichore is an exhibit about the many occurrences where animal and dance themes become intertwined. On Sunday, June 9, be sure to check out the Warder Cadbury Music Event (free and open to the public). Refer to the Events Summary and Event Descriptions for more information.
Thursday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Admission: $1 discount with any ArtsFest pass; $8 adults, $5 seniors and students (with ID), $3.50 children 6–16, free 6 and under. “BMW – the Ultimate Driving Machine” at the Saratoga Automobile Museum! BMW’s rich heritage will be showcased in this six-month exhibit, including road and race cars, 90 years of motorcycles, and the iconic Andy Warhol 1979 Art Car.
Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park Thursday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Admission: buy one, get one free admission with any ArtsFest pass; $5 adults, $4 seniors and students, free 12 and under. The Saratoga Springs History Museum’s three floors of exhibits tell the story of Saratoga Springs from pre-historic times to the 21st century.
Acknowledgments
Our Sincere Thanks We thank the following individuals for contributing countless hours to plan and execute SaratogaArtsFest. SaratogaArtsFest Board of Directors Chair Dee Sarno Vice Chair Jeff Segrave – Skidmore College Shelly Amato, Wesley Community Amy Bloom Susan Brome, Empire State Youth Orchestras Michael Casey, Skidmore College Paul Calhoun, Office of Special Programs – Skidmore College Tamie Ehinger, BrandXads Cecilia Frittelli, Textile Studio Lynne Gelber, Saratoga Chamber Players Marie Glotzbach, Skidmore College Eleanor Mullaney, Mullaney Law Firm Jim Murphy, Saratoga County District Attorney Garland Nelson, Soul Session Michael M. Piccirillo, Saratoga Springs School District Jael Polnac, Attorney Julie Slovic, Accident Victims Funding Curt Tucker, Opera Saratoga Natalie Wait, Lemery Greisler, LLC Board Consultants Beth Moeller, Interactive Media Consulting, LLC Christianne Smith, Designsmith Studio Lew Titterton, Community representative
Operations Leadership Administrative Team Mary Ellen O’Loughlin, Executive Director Rachel Person, Arts Partner Liaison Kirstin Drabek, Community Partner Liaison Susan Farnsworth, Artist and Administrative Liaison Colleen McMahon, Legal Advisor Emma Bridges, Alec Cakebread, Cody DeFalco, Joan Lawson, Ezra Levy, and Danielle Turner, Skidmore College Interns Sales and Finance Team Barbara Calhoun, Manager Shea Barnett June Cobb Donna Colosimo Joanne Fosmer Liz Marcinko Desiree Palmateer John Pecora Anne VanAcker Marge Zak Joanne Zangrando
Performing Arts Programming Team David Howson, Manager Rachel Person Kirstin Drabek Susan Farnsworth Performing Arts Programming Advisory Team Joel Brown, Music Paul Calhoun, Music Mary DiSanto Rose, Dance Stacey Mayette-Barnes, Theatre/Opera Shelby Schneider, Children and Family Visual Arts Programming Team Ardie Pierce, Manager Kathleen Fyfe Michelle Paquette Julie Slovic Literary Arts Programming Team Judy Soukup, Manager Kirstin Drabek Rachel Person Steve Sheinkin Festival Production Team Molly Sinsheimer, Manager Brenna Goldstein Heather Hamelin Stephen LeBarron Stephanie Madonna Ryan McMahon Jay Murray Audience Relations Team Judy Soukup, Audience Relations Manager Lesley Leduc Kirstin Drabek Promotions & Support Team Malin Noto, Manager Bob Kimmerle, Public Relations Manager Beth Moeller, e-Communications Manager Christianne Smith, Graphic Designer Cassandra Lyons, Design Assistant
SaratogaArtsFest Partners The SaratogaArtsFest Partners Council is made up of representatives from the following organizations that collaborate with SaratogaArtsFest to make the festival possible. Community City of Saratoga Springs, Joanne Yepsen Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library, Darren Drabek Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, Todd Garofano Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Kathleen Lucey Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, Johnnie Roberts Yaddo, Elaina Richardson/Lesley Leduc
Acknowledgments Community Producing Organizations Beekman Street Arts Association, Cecilia Lockwood Children & Nature Saratoga, Margo Olson Creative Endeavors of Saratoga Bridges, Lena Benvenuto Downtown Business Association, Christel and Colin MacLean Saratoga Vital Aging Network, Dee Sarno The Wesley Community, Julie VanDeusen Schools Empire State College, David Wolf Saratoga Central Catholic School, Jennifer Dubois Saratoga Springs City Schools, Janice White/Dr. Angelina Bergin Skidmore College, Michael Casey Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, Anne Maguire Venues First Baptist Church, Bill Todd Universal Preservation Hall, Teddy Foster Virgil’s House of Coffee, Kathleen Quartararo
Alliance of Arts Partners Galleries 70 Beekman St Fine Art Gallery, Mary Chen Crafters Gallery, Roger Goldsmith Feneex Boutique, Francelise Dawkins Flores Fine Art Gallery, Frankie Flores Gary Zack Studio, Gary Zack Lafayette Jewelry, Nicole Lafayette Mimosa Gallery, Michelle Lalonde Saratoga Arts, Joel Reed Saratoga Clay Arts, Jill Fishon-Kovachick Schick Art Gallery, Peter Stake Sharon Crute Studio, Sharon Crute Silverwood Gallery, Chelsea Silver Spa Fine Art, Tracy Everleth Spring Street Gallery, Maureen Sager Symmetry Gallery, Dianna Zack Textile Studio, Cecilia Lockwood Museums Hyde Collection, Alice Grether National Museum of Dance, Donna Skiff National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Brien Bouyea Saratoga Automobile Museum, Richard Selikoff Saratoga Springs History Museum, Jamie Parillo Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Susi Kerr The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Albany Symphony Orchestra, Anne Marie Judge Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, Keith McCauley Caffè Lena, Sarah Craig Empire State Youth Orchestras, Susan Brome Home Made Theater, Stacie Mayette Barnes Hubbard Hall, Loretta Quigley Northeast Ballet, Darlene Myers Opera Saratoga, Curt Tucker Saratoga Chamber Players, Lynne Gelber
Saratoga Children’s Chorus, Sue Fedak Saratoga Children’s Theater, Meg Kelly Saratoga City Ballet, Julie P. Gedalecia Saratoga Film Forum, Amy Godine Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Marcia White Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra, Mary Cowans Saratoga Youth Symphony, Ellen Madison Skidmore College Department of Theater, Marie Glotzbach Skidmore College Department of Dance, Debra Fernandez Skidmore College Department of Music, Joel Brown Skidmore Office of Special Programs, Paul Calhoun Sponsors Adirondack Trust Circus Café Dance Alliance Designsmith Studio Fingerpaint Friends of the Saratoga Library iMedia Global Foundaries l’Esperance Tile Works McMurry Company Mimosa Gallery Modern Mix Marketing Nordlys Foundation Saratoga Arts Saratoga County Tourism Bureau Saratoga National Golf Club Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga.com Skidmore College Skidmore Dance Faculty Sperry’s Stewarts Foundation Tang Museum Times Union The Jockey 101.3 The Malta Foundation/Global Foundries The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs The Wesley CommunitySanctuary Spa Windsor Development Group WAMC WMHT Donors Shelly Amato Amy Bloom Susan Brome Jeff Clark Paul and Barbara Calhoun Michael and Janet Casey Pernille Dake Tamie Ehinger Michael Feldman and Carla Skodinski John Forester Lynn Gelber Jacqueline Grande
Acknowledgments
Performance Group Directors from Local Schools Jessica LaBello, Saratoga Springs High School Lili Loveday, Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Anne Maguire, Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs
Mary Ellen Kokoletsos Joseph P. LaFiura Terry Leahy Darryl Leggieri Sophie Lewis Lu Lucas Mimosa Gallery Bill O’Loughlin Rick Marchant Don McCormack Colleen Parker McMahon Ryan McMahon Tom Myott Alexis Murray National Museum of Racing Marianne Needham John Pecora Pam Perez Saratoga Beads Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Scott Sauer Shelby Schneider Richard Sellers Todd Shimkus Soroptomist Sperry’s Restaurant Dani Stein Toby Tobrocke Cathy Tucker Pat Wright Joanne Yepsen David Yergan Maddy Zanetti
Supporters
Prelude
Steve Groseclose and Jael Polnac Phil and Marie Glotzbach Larry and Sally King Ruthann Marcelle and Paul Gozemba Jerry and Marcia McDonald Robert and Marcia Miller Eleanor Mullaney Jim Murphy Garland Nelson Mary Ellen O’Loughlin Michael Picarillo Denise Polit and Alan Janosy Michelle Riggi Michael and Margie Rotchford Dee Sarno Jeff Segrave Julie Slovic Christianne Smith Lew and Pat Titterton Michael and Linda Toohey Curt Tucker Natalie Wait YES! Sponsors Fingerpaint Marketing Global Foundaries Saratoga Springs Rotary Club Lew and Pat Titterton
We extend our appreciation to those who have supported SaratogaArtsFest with donations of time and resources. Mark Baker Dave Bigler Liz Bishop Barbara Black Susan Bokan Bob Carlton Circus Café City of Saratoga Springs Shelley Curran Fran Dingman Amy Domurad Shawn DuBois George Ehinger Melissa Fantasia Dan Forbush Kathleen Fyfe Vince Gallagher Barbara Glaser Amy Godine Impressions of Saratoga Scott Johnson
We would like to thank the sponsors and supporters of Prelude 2013, “150 Years of Track-Inspired Art!” whose generosity and support made this event possible. Paddock Sponsors Pat & Lew Titterton Box Seat Sponsors Janet & Michael Casey Marcia & Jerry MacDonald Margie & Michael Rotchford Clubhouse Sponsors Mary Ellen O’Loughlin Picnic Area Sponsors Amy Bloom Marie & Phil Glotzbach Key Bank Sally & Larry King Jael Polnac & Steve Groseclose Linda & Michael Toohey Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Acknowledgments Rail Birds Shelly Amato on behalf of the Wesley Community Susan Bokan Mary DiSanto-Rose Lynn Gelber Lifestyles of Saratoga Saratoga Downtowner Dee Sarno Julie Slovic Judy Soukup Event Sponsors Designsmith Studio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christianne Smith Jessica Painter Modern Mix Marketing Prime at Saratoga National Saratoga National Golf Club Chair Jael Polnac Committee Members Amy Bloom Lauren Holmes Mary Ellen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Jael Polnac Julie Slovic Judy Soukup Elizabeth Tanny Janelle Tavormina