Saratoga Arts Presents: Opening Night: Friday, July 14

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Arts hosts the Opening Night of multi-disciplinary artist Yuko Edwards’ on-going series from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, July 14.

Edwards, who was born in 1975 in Iowa City lives and works in Bristol, England. Her work addresses concepts of self and social identity.

“Homestead: You Are Here” will be on view in our Atrium Gallery this summer. The series began when the artist was a resident of Saratoga Springs and took solo walks throughout the city. On those walks, she saw reflections of her own family in the landscape, memories from the past as well as possible new futures. The photographic works raise questions of belonging and evoke the existence of the Black community and its energy.

Saratoga Arts is the community arts center located on the corner of Congress Park and Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. In its 30-plus years, Saratoga Arts has brought the arts to over 1 million people through its programs and provided performing and visual artists opportunities to earn over $3 million in art sales and performance fees.

Saratoga Shakespeare Company to Present “Twelfth Night” in the Park in July

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents a two-week production of “Twelfth Night,” in Congress Park on July 13 – 16 and July 19 – 22.

William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy of love and loss, mistaken identities, and siblings reunited. Will be presented on the Alfred Z. Solomon stage. All performances start at 6 p.m., and all shows are free to attend.

SSC’s Twelfth Night will be directed by Helena Binder. A theater professional for more than 40 years, Binder is best known for her work in opera, directing productions for the New York City Opera, Dallas Opera, Minnesota, Atlanta and Palm Beach Operas, among others.

Saratoga Shakespeare Company is a local 501(c)(3) charitable organization entirely funded by donations. Founded in 2000, it is one of the only Equity Shakespeare companies in the country that provides free and open access productions in public parks.

Stella Katherine Cole: Standards On Stage in Dinner Concert Series at The Mansion Of Saratoga

ROCK CITY FALLS — Stella Katherine Cole, a singer/ actress with a natural affinity for the songs of the Great American Songbook, will perform 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at The Mansion of Saratoga.

Buoyed by a social media following of half a million fans, Cole recently made her debut at New York’s legendary Town Hall, as well as a series of high-profile performances at New York’s Tony Award® winning nightclub, 54 Below.

She recently premiered her new show, Stella Katherine Cole Has Standards with a series of soldout performances in St. Louis, MO.,

Evanston, IL., and Carmel, IN. The Mansion of Saratoga, which features a dinner and a show as part of its 801 Convert Series, is located at 801 Rte 29, Rock City Falls. Go to: themansionsaratoga. com/concert-series-line-up.