“Tastings, Libations and Entertainment”Summer SPACtacular Slated For June 2

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced its inaugural fundraiser to kick-off the summer season, Summer SPACtacular, featuring an expansive celebration across the SPAC grounds that includes live music, a multicourse “Summerscape Supper,” culinary tastings, cocktails, a whiskey and cigar lounge, fireworks and a dance party on SPAC’s historic stage.

The event will take place 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 2 from 5:00-11:00 p.m., and will benefit SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives.

“Our new Summer SPACtacular is both a summer season kick-off and a celebration of SPAC’s expanded mission and its new campus - from cocktails and a dance party on our historic stage, to exquisite tastings with live music throughout the grounds, and a cigar and whiskey lounge in our Pavilion,” said Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO of SPAC, in a statement.

Featuring two different ticketing options including a “Party Pass” at $325, and an “All-Access Pass” at $125, attendees will have the opportunity to experience tastings, libations and entertainment throughout the SPAC campus.

Guests who purchase a “Party Pass” will enjoy live music by Saratoga Springs native Jes Hudak, tastings from local eateries, distilleries and breweries, and

Rock Gallery Live at The Wood Theater March 11

a whiskey and cigar lounge – all culminating with a fireworks display and a DJ dance party on the SPAC stage.

In addition to the “Party Pass” offerings, the “All-Access Pass” also includes a reception with craft cocktails and live jazz on the amphitheater stage, followed by an intimate “Summerscape Supper” featuring three courses that celebrate spring’s culinary bounty with wine pairings produced by CulinaryArts@SPAC with regional chefs Kim Klopstock, Michael Blake, and Kevin London. A paddle raise hosted by emcee and News10ABC’s Lydia

Kulbida will also highlight the supper. The “All-Access Pass” also features exclusive admission to post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace.

The Summer SPACtacular is SPAC’s largest fundraiser to support SPAC’s mission, classical residencies and youth educational programming in the community, which has gone from serving 5,000 students to more than 50,000 students. Tickets to the SPACtacular are available online at spac.org. Honorary and sponsorship opportunities are also available, visit spac.org or call 518-584-9330 ext. 142 for details.

GLENS FALLS — The Wood Theater will be transformed into a one-day-only music and art gallery on Saturday, March 11 featuring a multi-band concert, live artist gallery and artisan fair.

The festival will begin at noon and open to the public free of charge until 5 p.m., though donations will be accepted at the door for those wishing to support the project and the Wood. The afternoon portion of the event will feature a live painter’s Gallery in Anthony Richichi, Shelley Fairbanks, Sarah Calzada and Hannah Williams showcasing their talents. The Theater’s Cabaret Space will host additional artists and artisans for attendees to shop and support.

The house will then open at 6:30 p.m. for ticketed attendees and feature the acoustic stylings of Reese Fulmer. A Main Stage concert will kick off on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. with Seize Atlantis, followed by Lock 9 and closing out with Headliner Capital Zen. Proceeds from the event will support the Wood Theater and future events like Rock Gallery in 2024 and beyond.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at www.woodtheater.org/rock or at the Box Office/By phone at 518-480-4878. The afternoon Artists’ gallery is free of cost.