Saratoga Christmas 2018

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018

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from the editor Chris Vallone Bushee Creative Director / Managing Editor cBushee@SaratogaPublishing.com (518) 581-2480 ext.201 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

Cover photo by Lisa Miller, Studio di Luce

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

And we have everything you need right here in the Saratoga Christmas magazine…

From what time Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving, to the schedule for First Night Saratoga!

It’s all right here, in one easy to carry, slim little magazine that’s packed with information to enjoy the Holidays in Saratoga Springs!

We’ve even included a Holiday Songbook to carry with you while going caroling in your neighborhood! (One of my favorite traditions that we still do each year, while handing out the Christmas treats that my daughter and I - and 10 or so of our closest friends!! - make each year.)

Our little “City in the Country” truly shines this time of year and we hope this magazine helps you plan your holiday outings and create your own traditions. …and if one of those traditions is strolling through downtown Saratoga checking out all the beautiful window displays, you’ll love the story on page 35!

This publication started years ago, as a “program” for the Saratoga Festival of Trees, the annual fundraiser held by Catholic Charities, but soon became a part of our yearly line up and we love working with them and putting out this magazine.

As you may know… Saratoga TODAY loves being able to help area organizations promote their events!

Thank you to all the advertisers that make that possible, and please mention us by name when frequenting their businesses.

I wish you all Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year!

Love this photo by Dave Bigler...

I always said THE BIG GUY was like a ROCK STAR!!

Love, Chris

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OWNER/PUBLISHER Chad Beatty GENERAL MANAGER Robin Mitchell CREATIVE DIRECTOR MANAGING EDITOR Chris Vallone Bushee MAGAZINE DESIGNER Marisa Scirocco ADVERTISING DESIGNER Morgan Rook ADVERTISING Jim Daley Cindy Durfey CONTRIBUTORS Sister Charla Commins Tonya Pellegrini Megin Potter PHOTOGRAPHERS Scott Bergmann SJ Hastings Gretchen Henniger Deborah Neary Terri-Lynn Pellegri Saratoga Portrait StudioW John Seymour Lisa Miller, Studio di Luce PUBLISHED BY Saratoga TODAY Newspaper Five Case Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 tel: (518) 581-2480 fax: (518) 581-2487 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com A Saratoga Christmas is brought to you by Saratoga TODAY Newspaper, Saratoga Publishing, LLC. Saratoga Publishing shall make every effort to avoid errors and omissions but disclaims any responsibility should they occur.

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Holiday Events

AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

DECEMBER 3RD Maple Avenue Grade 6 Chorus concert - 7:30 pm Ballston Spa High School Winter Concert (part 1) - 7:30 pm DECEMBER 4TH Ballston Spa Middle School Winter Concert (part 1) - 7:00 pm at the High School DECEMBER 5TH Saratoga Springs High School Concert, Symphonic, and Chamber Orchestra Concert - 7:30 pm Oliver W. Winch Middle School Grade 6-8 Choir Concert - 6:30 pm at the High School DECEMBER 6TH Maple Avenue Middle School Grade 7-8 Chorus Concert - 7:30 pm Ballston Spa High School Winter Concert (part 2) - 7:30 pm Oliver W. Winch Middle School Grade 6-8 Band Concert - 6:30 pm at the High School

DECEMBER 10TH Maple Avenue Middle School Grade 7-8 Orchestra Concert - 7:30 pm Ballston Spa High School Winter Concert (part 3) - 7:30 pm South Glens Falls Grade 6-12 Orchestra Concert 6:30 pm at the High School DECEMBER 11TH Ballston Spa Middle School Winter Concert (part 2) - 7:00 pm at the High School DECEMBER 12TH Saratoga Springs High School Mixed Chorus, Choraliers, and Jazz Ensemble Concert -7:30 pm DECEMBER 13TH Maple Avenue Middle School Grade 6 Band and Orchestra Concert - 7:30 pm DECEMBER 17TH Maple Avenue Middle School Grade 7-8 Band Concert - 7:30 pm Ballston Spa Middle School Winter Concert (part 3) - 7:00 pm at the High School DECEMBER 18TH Maple Avenue Middle School Grade 6 Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Concert - 7:30 pm

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THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

WELCOME TO THE 23RD ANNUAL

Saratoga Festival of Trees

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he holiday season can be challenging for individuals and families living in the tri-county region. Many find it difficult to get and keep jobs that pay enough to meet their basic needs. They are having trouble putting nutritious food on their tables, locating affordable and stable housing and securing adequate health care for themselves and their families. The parallel challenge for each of us is to respond to the needs of the poor and vulnerable among us with compassion and generosity, and to advocate for systemic change that guarantees the basic necessities for all of our neighbors. In the midst of these challenging times, we are aware of our own vulnerability as well as a heightened sensitivity to our deep interconnectedness.

It is then with a spirit of increased consciousness of the blessings in our lives, that we invite you to enjoy this creative holiday fantasy of delightfully decorated trees, wreaths, and centerpieces.

Please stop at our raffle table, shop at the Holiday Store and join us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday – a fun filled day of children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop. Returning again this year is the exquisite miniature Circus, Carnival and Train exhibit built over a 40 year period and presented by its owner, Don Erlenbusch. May the many magical moments of this year’s festival begin the Christmas season with much joy and anticipation of the many celebrations to follow.

Behind the scenes, scores of dedicated volunteers spent countless hours planning and preparing for this event to be enjoyed by the entire community. For them we are most grateful. Thank you also to the many businesses and corporate sponsors who have generously supported our efforts and to the creative tree decorators and donors of the myriad of beautiful items of holiday décor.

Our media sponsors: Saratoga Today, SaratogaMama.com, Saratoga.com and Social Radiant have been wonderful supports as well. Special thanks to the staff of Saratoga Today for the wonderful Saratoga Christmas magazine helping us all to enjoy the holidays in this special community. We encourage you to savor this visual feast and to help further the mission of Catholic Charities by purchasing the holiday items displayed. We wish you a happy, peace-filled holiday season – one that will rekindle hope, kindness, and gratitude for our families, our friends and our communities.

The Steering Committee Sister Charla Commins Kate Deloria Sharon and Stan Drosky Earline Johnson Bruce O’Connell

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Our Sincerest Thanks to...

Steve Sullivan and Yvonne Sinnamon and the entire staff of the Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellows for their continuous generosity to our Preview Reception. We’d also like to express our gratitude to the following individuals, businesses and organizations for their support of the Festival of Trees event.

Advantage Press, Kim & Mark Sutton Fine Affairs AJ Sign Co. AJ’s Dry Cleaners Sue & Wally Allerdice Wayne Bemis Scott Bergmann Jeff Brisbin Don Erlenbusch Bonnie Grecco Joan and Chuck Lighthart

Bernie McCue Ryan McMahon and the City Center Staff Saratoga.com: Rick Marchant Saratoga Mama: Colleen Pierre Saratoga Publishing: Chad Beatty, Robin Mitchell, Chris Vallone Bushee & Marisa Scirocco Saratoga Radiant: Erica Dingeman O’Rourke and Team Students from Saratoga Catholic Central & CBA Tim Wechgelaer Peter Wurtmann & Friends

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities SARATOGA, WARREN & OF

WASHINGTON COUNTIES

The Saratoga Festival of Trees is the largest fundraiser supporting the programs and services offered by Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.

Engaging the energies of the tri- county communities, Catholic Charities has become a vital part of life for many individuals and families in the region. During 2017, over 5000 individuals were served by the agency. These services were provided by 47 staff.

In addition, nearly 300 volunteers gave 27,000 hours of their time.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES: COUNSELING – Individual, couple and family counseling.

MENTORING PROGRAM – Prevention / diversion

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT – Shelter, counseling,

NOEP (NUTRITION OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM) served 521 households with 686 SNAP

This program provided mental health services to 1,162 individuals including 222 children, 858 adults, and 82 older adults.

crime victim services, advocacy, education, 24 hour hotline services for victims of domestic violence and their children in Warren and Washington counties. 550 adults and 72 children were served in the program.

A total of 1982 bed-nights were provided in the safe shelter. In addition, 2000 individuals received education and prevention services.

DONOVAN HOUSE – Ballston Spa community-based

residential group home program for adolescent boys that provided 11 boys a cumulative 688 days of care last year.

MARY’S HAVEN – A community home for the dying

serving persons with irreversible illness, who are in the last three months of their lives and who no longer can remain safely in their homes. In 2017, the program served 23 families and provided 418 bed-nights to the terminally ill.

program impacting youth’s academic, social, and emotional milieu. 167 youth and 50 of their family members took part in the program last year.

application assistance and 122 informational presentations throughout Warren County.

SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY

were provided to 410 senior citizens.

EMERGENCY SERVICES, primarily assistance with concrete basic needs, were provided to 1329 individuals in the tri-county region.

Programs and Services are available to anyone in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties, always accompanied by information, referral and advocacy as needed. Individuals are never refused services because of their inability to pay.

For a complete list of services offered by each county or for additional information please visit ccrcda.org or call: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

142 Regent Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-5000

NORTH COUNTY OFFICE 35 Broad Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 793-6212

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FESTIVAL OF TREES

Wayne Bemis Mary Bonner Kelly Boucher Sherrie Bovee Kaitlyn Cameron Sister Charla Commins Anne Comstock Melissa Corrigan Kathleen Cosmus Patricia Cross Patty Crotty Terry Dagle Kate Deloria Fran Dingeman Sharon Drosky Stan Drosky Bob Dudley Kathleen Farrell Margaret Fueston

Committee PRINCIPALS Colleen Guarino Kris Hatch Linda Holmes Rick Holmes Karen Morandi Isabella Earline Johnson Noreen Jones Annie Krasnicki Mareisa Kres Jane Kromm Joanne Luciano Julianna Luciano Maureen Lynch Cindy Manz Julia Marco Mary Ellen Maxwell Bernie McCue Diane McGarry Jane Mehan

Diana Miller Jim Norton Bruce O’Connell Marcia Okosky Heather O’Leary Palma Pedrick Kimberly Pacheco Carol Raike Anne Reed Candyce Robinstein Jackie Saxton Nancy Schumacher Pam Stiansen Rose Verro Kelly Mansfield Waechter Megan Wegener Wayne Wheeler

Catholic Charities Mission Statement Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, and calls forth and collaborates with women and men of goodwill in fulfillment of its mission.

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2018 Schedule of Events November 28th – December 2nd Saratoga Springs City Center

Preview Reception Gala November 28, 2018 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $75 tickets; Under 35: $60 | www.SaratogaFestivalofTrees.com/tickets A beloved Saratoga tradition! Kick of the holiday season in style and be one of the first to walk amid hundreds of beautiful and twinkling trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items available for viewing and sale. Drinks will be provided. Hor d’oeuvres compliments of Longfellows and The Olde Bryan Inn.

Festival Family Day December 1, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa: Seatings at 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m.

Sundaes with Santa: Seating at 12:30 p.m. $8 tickets (all guests) | www.SaratogaFestivalofTrees.com/tickets Join Frosty, Rudolph, and other costumed characters as they dance and celebrate a fun and festive morning. And don’t forget to take your photo with Santa, included with your ticket price!

Santa’s Workshop: 8:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Free admission, $1 for each craft Make holiday frames, decorate cookies, send letters to Santa, have fun with face painting, and more!

Come see the trees!

Join us for a winter wonderland tour Nov. 29th – Dec. 2nd!

Tickets available for purchase at the door. $8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children over 10 free for children under 10 Nov. 29, 2018 – Victorian Street Walk 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. *Special pricing: $3 visitors, free for children under 10 Nov. 30, 2018 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 1, 2018 Dec. 2, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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PREVIEW RECEPTION

Preview RECEPTION

Donors

PRINCIPAL RECEPTION SPONSORS SEFCU and Christine & Jim Burns

Hor d’oeuvres and Desserts compliments of Longfellows and the Olde Bryan Inn

BEVERAGES: DeCrescente Distributing Inc. Eastside Wine and Spirits Eddy's Beverage Inc. (EBI) Empire North-Regents Spirits & Wine Division Kane's Fine Wine and Spirits Purdy's Discount Wine & Liquor Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service Saratoga Springs Water Company Simplee Wine & Spirits FLORISTS:

Balet Flowers & Design Briarwood Flower & Gift Shoppe The County Florist Dehn’s Flowers Inc. Fine Affairs-Geriann Eddy Frank Gallo & Son Florist Jan’s Florist Sunnyside Gardens LLC

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PREVIEW RECEPTION

Honarary COMMITTEE

Michael W. & Stacey Arpey Agatha R. Benton Diana M. Burke Nancy and Tom Burkly Ellen & Hal Card Catholic Charities Diocese of Albany Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier Rebecca Christner & Carter White Linda & Vince Colonno Fran Dingeman Anita & Rick Dunn Claudette M. Farchione Thomas Frost Linda E. Healy Bishop Emeritus Howard J. Hubbard Mike & Nancy Ingersoll Kathleen James Matt & Earline Johnson Drs. John Leary & Nancy Wade Jane D. Morrissey Mike & Kate Naughton James Noonan & Anne Marthy-Noonan Jim & Alison Norton Madge & Bruce O'Connell Keith & Kimberly Pacheco Yolanda Paolicelli Chrissey & Cliff Passen Kathy Phelps Helen Porter Ann Seton Quinn David & Deborah Quinn Carol & Larry Raike Kristie & Tom Roohan Saratoga Springs City Center Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Dave & Chris Stack Michael & Linda Toohey

Board of Directors President

Bruce O’Connell

Vice President Jim Norton

Treasurer

Paul von Schenk

Secretary

Kelly Waechter

Board Members

Fran Dingeman Kristine Hatch Earline Johnson Kimberly Pacheco Carol Raike Pam Stiansen Steven Stockdale Nancy Wade, MD

Tree Judges Jan Murphy Grace Rosse Jackie Saxton

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Family Day COMMITTEE

FAMILY DAY

CO-CHAIRPERSONS

MANICURES

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

ORNAMENTS

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES DONORS

SANTA PHOTOS

Kate Deloria Jane Mehan

Linda & Rick Holmes

D’Andrea’s Pizza

CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS

Fran Dingeman

COOKIE DECORATING Cindy Manz

DECORATIONS

Mary Bonner Noreen Jones Joanne Luciano Julianna Luciano Anne Comstock

PICTURE FRAMES Margaret Fueston Jane Kromm

TICKETS/ RESERVATIONS

Catholic Charities Office Staff

Colleen Guarino Patty Crotti

ENTERTAINMENT

FACE PAINTING

2018 SANTAS

Diane McGarry Megan Wegener

LETTERS TO SANTA Kathleen Cosmus Maureen Lynch

Music: Tim Wechgelaer Stanley Drosky Jack Minehan Tom Roohan Stephen Towne Rory Whelan

All Aboard!

THE CIRCUS IS RETURNING TO THE FESTIVAL! We’re thrilled to welcome Don Erlenbusch back to the 2018 Festival of Trees! His miniature Circus, Carnival and Train are always a huge hit with the young and the young-at-heart. The elaborate display includes over 400 pieces collected over 40 years.

Colorful trains, circus wagons, people, animals, tents and carnival rides inhabit this magical world. Come operate the train yourself you know you want to!

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Sponsors & DONORS FAMILY DAY PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Elizabeth & Emily Whelan

HOLIDAY SHOPPE

Madge & Bruce O’Connell

BREAKFAST SPONSORS

Adirondack Women’s Bar Association Harry & Olga Holowach Stone Bridge Iron and Steel Stewarts Shops "Sundaes with Santa"

SPONSORS FOR THE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY & SANTA’S WORKSHOP CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS

LETTERS TO SANTA Advantage Press, Inc. Capozzola Law Firm

Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company Dr. Roland & Mary Phillips

MANICURES

COOKIE DECORATING

ORNAMENTS

Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor

DePaula Chevrolet

DECORATIONS

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Country House Bed & Breakfast Anderson Firm, PLLC

Fine Affairs: Gerri Ann Eddy & Michael Panza

TrustCo Bank

ENTERTAINMENT

Granite & Marble Works

Kodiak Construction Inc. Northeast Appraisals

FACE PAINTING

Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker, & Firth, P.C.

PICTURE FRAMES

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Dr. James Byrne/ Dr. Brian Byrne Orthodontist Sharon Byrne Howard Hanna

Breakfast with Santa Boston Market The Bread Basket Brueggers Bagels Chianti's II Circle of Friends Jim Collins – Roohan Realty Comptons Restaurant Country Corner Cafe Courtyard Marriott D’Andrea’s Pizza

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DONORS

Denny's Restaurant Dunkin Donuts Esperanto's Golden Corral Marty Hellwig: Transborder Global Freight Systems Log Jam Restaurant Hannaford Food & Drug Superstore Homestead Funding Jeff Many

Mexican Connection Price Chopper Corporate Gift Committee Putnam Market Residence Inn by Marriott Roma Importing Co. Sysco Food Services The Brook Tavern The Villa Family Triangle Diner Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagel

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

Festival of Trees

CORPORATE SPONSORS Adirondack Beverage Adirondack Trust Company Anheuser Busch Bast Hatfield Bunzl USA Christine & Jim Burns Campbell Coca Cola Coldwell Banker/Prime Properties D.A.Collins, Pallette Stone Corporation, Kubricky Construction Danonwave DeCrescente Distributing Company Diana's Bakery Fidelis Care Freihofer/Bimbo Bakeries USA First Source Frito-Lay, Inc. Grant Sales & Marketing Great Lakes Cheese ITG Brands Jack Links LBM SalesLLC & Tootsie Roll Leroy Holding Company Liggett Vector Brands

Lil Drug Store Products Maplewood Ice Co., Inc. Mars Mike's Hard Lemonade MLB Construction Service LLC New Belgium Brewing Company North American Breweries Old Neighborhood Foods/Demakes Enterprises Pabst Brewing Co. Paul DeLima Coffee Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley Pepsi-Cola Company - Newburgh Premier Manufacturing Roohan Realty Ryder Transportation Services Safety Works PIP Saratoga Eagle SEFCU Simply Orange Juice Stewart's Shops UniFirst Corporation UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. W.J. Morris Excavating, Inc. White Wave

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TABLE TOP TREES

Table Top Trees SPONSORS & DECORATIONS Do you want to build a Snowman?

S: Brookfield Renewable D: Elsa and Anna

Bearington Lodge S: Three Buckets Wealth Management

D: Sharon Drosky, Megan Wegener

The Path is Peace

KEY:

Tree Name

S: Sponsors D: Decorators

Sweet Holidays S: James Doyle, Esq. D: Barbara Novack, Jennifer Flickinger

S: Edwards Mental Health D: Diane Webb & Nicole Edwards

Christmas Carol, Bonnie Weiler

The Happy Snowmen

S: Church of St. Peter D: Genia Meinhold & Palma Pedrick

S: Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Court McLaughlin #422 D: Tom & Irene Burns

Pretty in Pink S: The Wesley Community D: The Wesley Community,

Katelynn Donovan, Donna Puckhaber & Alyssa Nealon

Merry Farmhouse Christmas S: Precision Concrete Pumping, Inc. D: Regina Lofaro, Lynn Shyptycki and Heather Shyptycki

Snowball Fight S: Ellen & Hal Card D: Alison Norton

Christmas in the Garden Woodland Christmas S: Jack Byrne Ford, Inc. D: Beth Jahn, Julie Anderson,

Mary Knutson and Jane Duffy

Sparkling Christmas S: Stiansen Family D: Christmas Angels

Marvel-Ous Christmas S: Walter S. Borisenok Family Foundation

D: Kimberly Burgess & Julia Lee

Candy Cane Lane S: Discover Saratoga D: Ashley and Elena

2018 Festival pick up and delivery info: Purchasing:

Pick Up:

Visitors wishing to purchase a tree, centerpiece, or wreath should lift the tag from the item and take the tag to the sales table.

Pick up time for small trees, wreaths, and centerpieces is 3:30–4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 2. The Saratoga Festival of Trees cannot be responsible for items not picked up on time.

Tree Delivery:

Most table top trees will be delivered on Sunday.

Large trees will be delivered free of charge within a 10-mile radius of Saratoga Springs on Monday, December 3.

Upon purchase, please inform the sales table of the best time for delivery.

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Floor Trees SPONSORS & DECORATIONS

TABLE TOP TREES

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Elves at Work

S: Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes D: Andrea Masterson

S: Cudney’s Launderers & Dry Cleaners D: Santa’s Helper’s

Have Yourself A Merry and Plaid Christmas

S: Roohan Realty D: Karan Murray, Darlene Chorman, Saranya Thomas, Jason Thomas

Christmas Around the World

Whooo The Grinch

S: Vince & Anny O’Neill D: Rosemarie B. Sarmiento & Andrea Gilbert

S: SEFCU D: SEFCU/Wilton-Skidmore Teami

S: Advisors Insurance Brokers-Kevin J. Johnson D: Barbara & John Farchione

Icy Blessings

Lift Off

S: Saratoga Hospital’s Nursing Staff on D1 D: Kathy Crandall and Saratoga Hospital floor D1

S: Jim & Joanne Grande D: Jonathan Markowicz, Theresa Markowicz, Elizabeth Carlisle, Rachel Farchione, Claudette Farchione

S: Julie & Co. Realty D: Tim Healy, The Posie Peddler Inc.

The North Pole S: Knights Of Columbus, Saratoga Council 246 D: Diana Bradley, Judi Belky, Palsy Pemrick, Rita Thiesen

A Christmas WISH S: Dr. Marc A. Johnson, Smiles for Life Dental Care D: Employees of Smiles for Life

Tree Name

S: Sponsors D: Decorators

Frosty

S: TPL Flooring D: Christin Mason

Christmas at the Lodge

KEY:

Christmas at the Farmer’s Market

S: Dolinsky Family D: Ann Dahlen & the Saratoga Slammers

Christmas Tea Party

FLOOR TREES

Blue Christmas S: Coldwell Banker Prime Properties D: Coldwell Banker Prime Agents, Jim Spear, Bonnie Weiler, Scott Speanburg

Winter Wonderland S: Home of the Good Shepherd D: Home of the Good Shepherd

Christmas at the Coast S: Michael & Linda Toohey D: Laurie O’Malley

Jingle Bell Rock

S: Tom & Kathleen Cosmus D: The Jingle Belles

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HOLIDAY DECOR

Festival of Trees DECOR DONORS Eleanor Boyle Deb Brown Irene Burns Jenna Cameron Kaitlyn Cameron Kylie Cameron Florence Campion Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Support Group Susan Christopher Church of St. Peter Youth Ministry Kristen Corcoran Catherine Clarke Holly Croll Mary Curtis Sharon Drosky The Elves Joanne Figliomeni Veronica Frazier Camelita Galime Steven Galime Debbie Grady Michele & Rory Graham Sandi Graham Sandy Granger Laurie Groff Libbi Guigli Dorothy Harran Katie Hart Megan Herman Mary Holmes Linda Hoyt Christa Hyland Dianne Johnstone Connie Kirkpatrick Rita Lashway Christine Levy Cosette Lotz Lyn Madden John & Rosie Manley Sally Manz Friends of Mary’s Haven Pat Meaney Diana Miller

Milton Veterinary Hospital Myresources4recovery Ann Neville Marcia Okosky Faith S. Palma Yolanda Paolicelli Barbara Parrish Judi Pelky Patsy Pemrick Maria Peters Anne Reed Kathy Rivers Candyce Robenstein Donna Rossomando Alexandra Russell Diane Russell Sue Rutkowski Jackie Saxton Skidmore Apts Barbara Sutherland Saranya Thomas Mary Travis Diane Tribley Mandy Tucker Beth VanVolkenberg Joanne Vaughn Megan Vaughn Gail Veitch Ralph Vincent Jane Wait Shirley Waterfield Megan Wegener Nancy Wilder Yaddo Garden Association

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Festival of Trees

RAFFLE DONORS

RAFFLE DONORS

Ausable Chasm Catholic Charities Board of Directors The Children’s Museum of Saratoga Glimmerglass Festival The Hyde Collection Lake George Steamboat Company Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Regional YMCA Six Flags Great Escape Theme Park The Wild Center World Awareness Children’s Museum

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VOLUNTEERS

2018Festival of Trees VOLUNTEERS

Judith Banks Carol Begley Alberta Bennett Anthony Borelli Eleanor Boyle Carole Bradley Diana Bradley Kevin Bradley Nancy Brockley Kathy Brower Beth Brumaghim Darlene Burke Robin Byrt Amy Calzonetti Jenna Cameron Joan Carola Beth Chabot Becky Christner Marilynn Civic Zac Colangelo Barbara Crandell Kathy Crandell Linda Crawford Patty Crotty Patricia Dorsey Ceil Drosky Joe Drosky Bob Dudley Jean Dugan Christine Edwards Kathy Farrell Joanne Fragomeni Molly Gagne Jim Gapcznyski

Regina Gapcznyski Maureen Gemerek Maryanne Gibbs Mary Gilhooly Kathy Gorman Mary Goyette Michelle Goyette Sandy Granger Collleen Guarino Pat Gussey Chip Guyon Jane Guyon Gianna Haley Cathy Harkins Maria Harrison Bridgette Hartman Garrett Hedge Judy Hefter Emily Hilko Bernice Hollowood Carol Howard Maureen Humiston Kathleen James Diana Jenner Amanda Kapusniak Renee Kapusniak Gail Kelleher Sandy Kirshe Kathy Klim Katie Krasnicki Megan Krasnicki Cathy LaBoda David Lauzon Michelle Lauzon

Carol Leone Joan Lighthart Debbie Luciano Julianna Luciano Lynn Madden Quimby Mahoney Linda Maitin JoAnn Malatesta Pat Meaney Marion Minehan Carolyn Mitzen Carm Muffett Mary Murabito Kate Naughton Faith Palma Yolanda Paolicelli Barbara Parrish Palma Pedrick Dan Pemrick Patsy Pemrick Lisa Perilli Bob Perilli Janet Perrotta Cindy Phillips Jamie Pietrosanto Nancy Pompa Betsy Porter Tom Porter Carol Powers Margaret Prough Debbie Rach Pat Reed Pat Reo Amy Ripchik

Ellie Ripchik Christopher Robenstein Richard E. Robenstein Richard Robenstein II Richard Robenstein III Sylvia Rogers Jane Root Sue Rutkowski Fran Ryan Corinne Scirocco Emma Shea Skyler Shea Cameron Simons Lynn Schultz Gavin Spratt Robert Spratt Shawn Spratt Ashley Staigar Karen Stetkar Robin Stroup Jim Sykes Tom Tanner Denis Tario Patty Tario Janette Tario Rita Thiesen Ann Wagner Shirley Waterfield Jeanne Whitney Nancy Wilder Marianne Witkowski John Zanetti

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SHINING STARS

Shining Stars ATOP THE TREES

SHINING STAR DONOR

IN MEMORIUM

Gold Sponsor Rose & Bill Armstrong....................................................................................................Arthur & Ann Armstrong Rose & Bill Armstrong...............................................................................John Barella, Sr & Angelina Barella Mr. & Mrs. Jerome R. Callaghan The Clements Firm.............................................................................................................................Isabelle Morielli Carmen Milligi...................................................................................................................Stacy and Topper Milligi Anthony & Margaret Mangano Munter Enterprises, Inc. The Mansfield/Waechter Family...............................................................................Judith Griffin Mansfield John & Kelly Waechter..................................................................In honor of Michael & Susan Mansfield John and Anne Wagner Charles & Edith Ward ....................................................................................................................... James Conroy Charles & Edith Ward...................................................................................................Marge & Frank Havranek Charles & Edith Ward...........................................................................................................................Doris Pidgeon Charles & Edith Ward ..............................................................................................................Gwen Prudhomme Charles & Edith Ward...............................................................................................In honor of Grace Vallone

Silver Sponsor Allan & Phyllis Crocker.................................................................................................Crocker & Marra Families Sharon & Stanley Drosky............................................................................................Dorothy and Ernie Lloyd Hugh & Mary Ann Foley Yolanda Paoicelli.................................................................................................................................Frank Paolicelli Sam's Tires & Automotive Rick & Becky Stauffer..............................................................................................Hank & Mary O'Neill Schab

Bronze Sponsor Jane Costello................................................................................................Mark, Michael & Maureen Costello Richard and Candyce Robenstein.......................................................................Silas, Shirley & Jack Haley Richard and Candyce Robenstein..........................Richard, Marguerite, Randy & Rita Robenstein

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Joy to All

For the love of Holiday Windows WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER

It’s close to Christmas

so don’t be surprised when you see people frozen outside on Broadway in front of G. Willikers Toys. It’s not because they are cold – it’s because they are captivated!

The surprise of seeing G. Willikers’ extraordinary window displays causes people young and old to freeze in their tracks. Then curiosity kicks in, followed by pleasant feelings of joy.

People stop shop owner Linda Ambrosino months ahead of time to ask what this year’s holiday display will be. She just smiles and tells them they’ll have to wait and see.

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Our Love of the

Holiday Window Spectacular window displays are a gift to everyone who passes by.

“It’s just the surprise – that delicious thrill of wanting to know but not wanting to know – that adds to the excitement of it,” she said.

Tina Powell, and window designer Jodi Burns get together to determine a theme. “We do the windows ourselves, there’s no crew,” said Linda.

Displays that Make People Sing

After 27 years of doing window displays, they are constantly looking for ideas and searching for supplies. “We live and breathe Christmas windows all year long,” she said.

The first window design meeting of the year happens during the summertime. This is when Linda, her husband Larry Ambrosino (who builds the displays), shop manager

At first they kept to a certain color

Many of the traditions we now consider vital components of our modern-day Christmas holiday, including Christmas trees, Santa Claus and the ritual of browsing delightful holiday window displays, weren’t popular until the mid-to-late 1800s.

Once the Industrial Age was in full swing, large plate glass windows became a common sight on storefronts but they were used primarily to display merchandise.

It wasn’t until competition for shopper’s attention intensified that retailers began creating purely decorative displays.

These festive holiday windows were able to do many things simultaneously - generate interest, trigger an emotional impact and bring new customers into the establishment.

Aren’t we lucky that we live in a town with retailers that want to entertain and delight us. So, instead of rushing by, staring at your phone and worrying about how you’re going to get everything done in time, savor the creativity on display.

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scheme, then they staged elaborate winter scenes, now they have four windows in front of the shop and they tell stories.

for their Christmas cards and wedding photos, and taken pictures of them to use as their phone’s screen saver.

Last year, the windows were a contest encouraging people to guess which popular holiday songs they were depicting. Linda would often hear the sounds of customers singing, “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” or “Silver Bells” as they entered the shop.

“I’m a spoke in this wheel of the downtown. It’s for the people, they want it to be here and we want it to be here. It’s a reminder of a kinder, gentler world that is a little more welcoming,” she said.

We did Christmas windows that made people sing. “It’s kind-of gratifying,” she said.

People have used G. Willikers’ windows as the backdrop

Making the Fun & Fantastical The four day process of putting up the window displays used to begin righ after the plates were cleared from the Ambrosinos' Thanksgiving dinner table.

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Now, the Ambrosinos own three G. Willikers toy stores and this year’s windows were done during Veteran’s Day weekend. An email release notifies loyal patrons when they’re ready for viewing.

Photo by Terri-Lynn Pellegri

“It was always done that weekend. I never wanted to push Christmas on anyone, but that’s when everyone was available to do it this year,” said Linda.

To make the displays interesting from all angles, they use anything they can find, including boxes, tables, bricks and glass blocks. Displays aren’t for sale.

They’re stored in the two large basements underneath the shop and reused in different ways.

Heavy doors and limited mobility in the windows necessitate props that can be assembled in pieces. Once they are done, it’s impossible to navigate in the small space.

The year that one of the motors burnt out in a mechanical snowmen and tree scene, it was a nerve-wracking journey for Larry as he delicately crawled through to fix it.

Christmas Card to the Community Very little merchandise is actually for sale in the beautiful G. Willikers holiday windows.

It harkens back to the days when people would window shop downtown. “No matter who you were, whether you had money and lived in the big houses or you were like me and didn’t have as much, we could all enjoy that part of the season,” said Linda.

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Photo by John Seymour

Photo by Deborah Neary Linda grew up playing board games like Monopoly and Clue. “I wanted a cowboy outfit, not a cowgirl outfit, but I wasn’t allowed to have one. All the cowgirls did was sit at home and wait for the cowboys to come back.

Cowboys got to go ride out on the horses and have adventures. I wanted to have adventures,” she said.

Play and imagination are the magic of childhood. She wants kids to come into her shop just to play. “We can’t forget how important it is for children to play,” said Linda.

That’s what she hopes her store - filled with handselected, long-lasting, quality toys that she calls the classics of the future - and that her window displays, will inspire.

“It’s our holiday card to our customers. It fosters children’s joy in the holiday and it is for the child in every adult.”

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32nd Annual

Victorian

Photography by Saratoga Portrait Studio

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Streetwalk

Brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association in downtown Saratoga, on Nov. 29.

Saratoga’s Christmas Tree Lighting

will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 6:00 pm to kick off the Victorian Streetwalk!

Carolers will serenade the crowd with Christmas Carols beginning at 5:45 pm as the children await...

Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive on horse and carriage (provided by Saratoga Horse & Carriage) escorted in by Santa’s elves!

The Honorable Mayor Meg Kelly will light the tree at 6:00 p.m. followed by the CBA Marching Band kicking off the evening starting at the Saratoga City Center, playing all the way down Broadway, accompanied by The Elf Procession and the Saratoga City Ballet Company!

Santa, Clara, elves and Rumple Dumple will visit with children throughout the evening in the beautiful Santa Cottage which will be in the center of town (Broadway at Caroline).

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Everyone is invited to join the fun with caroling and Victorian costumes and enjoy an old fashioned Christmas as it used to be street party and celebration of the holiday season!

Enjoy over 35 sites with free entertainment, including..

The Flying Fingers Fiddlers, Spa City Duo, Saratoga Springs Fire Department fire truck, Shenendehowa MS Select Choir, Saratoga City Ballet Dancers along with a special appearance by mother ginger, Pokingbrook Morris Dancers, a cappella and brass groups from Skidmore College, Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus, Sax-O-Claus, The Saratoga County 4-H club's gingerbread house display at various locations, The Ice Man, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Festival of Trees at the City Center, special DBA local Coupon Books, face painting, Newfoundland Dog Club, Octavo Singers.

New this year at the National Museum of Dance, there will be excerpt performances of the Nutcracker with refreshments ...The list goes on and on!

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Special Victorian Streetwalk postal cancellations

Stop by the Post Office with your stamped Christmas card envelopes, get them canceled with the specially designed 32nd Anniversary Victorian Streetwalk cancellation (free) and you have a month to mail them.

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Broadway will close from 5:00 to 10:00 from the Route 50 arterial to the Spring Street intersection.

CDTA, a festival Gold Sponsor, is running free shuttle buses every 20 minutes from the following locations; ( last run at 10 pm) EAST SIDE:

• NYRA’s Oklahoma Track just off Exit 14 of I-87, Gate 21 on the corner of East Ave and Union Ave • Weibel Avenue Skating Rink WEST SIDE: • Empire State College parking lot at 111 West Avenue

Most businesses will be open late

• National Museum of Dance on south Broadway

and will hold open houses and serve delicious, free refreshments to their guests, friends and customers.

The festivities continue until 10:00 p.m. throughout downtown Saratoga Springs.

Don’t miss out on the wonderful holiday event for the whole family!

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Santa's Hours

Thursday, Nov. 29 ........ 6-9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30 ............. 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1........... 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2 ............. 1-4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 ............... 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 .......... 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9 ............. 1-4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 14 ............. 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15 ........ 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16 ........... 1-4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 21.............. 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 22 ........ 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 23 ............1-4 p.m.

Sunday Dec. 24 .............Back to the

North Pole!

The 32nd Annual Victorian Streetwalk brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association in downtown Saratoga Springs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Broadway will close from 5:00 to 10:00 from the Route 50 arterial to the Spring Street intersection.

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The Victorian Streetwalk is the Downtown Business Association’s way of saying

“Thank You”

to all our customers for supporting our beautiful downtown throughout the year

Generous support

for the Victorian Streetwalk was received from the Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District and the following sponsors:

Our Gold Sponsor:

Saratoga Special Assessment District

Gold Media Sponsor: Saratoga TODAY

Our Gold Transportation Sponsor: CDTA

Silver Sponsors:

AYCO - Adelphi Hotel - Adirondack Trust Co. deJonghe Original Jewelry - BHHS Realtors Cantina - Caroline & Main - Clements Insurance Brokers - Cudney Launders & Dry Cleaners Country Corner Cafe - Courtyard Marriott G.Willikers - Four Seasons of Saratoga Impressions of Saratoga - Lifestyles of Saratoga Northshrie Bookstore - Putnam Market Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Community Federal Credit Union Silverwood Home & Gallery

Supporters:

Northshire Bookstore Four Seasons Natural Food Store Cantina

Special Thanks to:

Bonacio Construction Company, D.A. Collins, Donnelly Construction, WJ Morris Excavating and our print sponsor; Advantage Press

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Let’s Celebrate!

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FIRST NIGHT S A R A T O G A

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DECEMBER 31 First Night Saratoga is celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year!

As one of the oldest and largest celebrations of its kind in the country, Saratoga Arts is proud to present this affordable, accessible, safe and exciting New Year's Eve tradition.

On Monday, December 31st join over 15,000 revelers in downtown Saratoga Springs to enjoy your pick of over seventy regional acts performing in thirty different venues.

Let’s Celebrate!

FIRST NIGHT SARATOGA 2019 M O N D A Y, D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 DOWNTOWN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK

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Sawyer Fredericks

Louie and the Crowmatix

Sydney Worthley

The theme for First Night Saratoga 2019 is “Let’s Celebrate!”, and we have events planned that will appeal to everyone’s eclectic tastes be it comedy and contra-dancing or magic and music. Beginning with the 5k road-race at Skidmore College at 5:30pm and culminating with the fireworks in Congress Park at midnight, First Night Saratoga is sure to be a highlight of your outgoing year.

We have done our best to group complementary artists together, and so it will be possible to choose one or two venues that will provide ample entertainment throughout the night. If you find yourself with a good seat early on, be assured that you may keep your place as long as you like. We have included some highlights below, but we encourage you to review the schedule with friends and family and choose your own exciting New Year’s Eve adventure!

On the mainstage in the City Center, regional rising star, Sydney Worthley will get you dancing at the top of the night with her soulful voice and upbeat original numbers.

Next up, the popular Professor Louie & the Crowmatix will take the stage with the Woodstock Horns to present the lost tracks of The Band. Back by popular demand, Sawyer Fredericks, will close out the last two hours of 2018 with his own brand of American roots straight from his new album. Fredericks will also lead a countdown into the New Year, as will all closing artists in the City Center (Georgie Wonder’s Orchestra, Sirsy, Bovine Social Club) and the Courtyard Marriott (The Lied To’s, Mike Campese). This provides a great alternative to fireworks for those who would rather stay in place and warmly ring in 2019 with their favorite artists!

For our youngest revelers, the Children’s Museum at Saratoga will open their doors at 4pm and invite families in to discover how different countries around the world put their own spin on New Year’s traditions. This will be followed by a parade to the Lake Avenue School where kids can eat cotton candy, get their faces painted and enjoy a one-man circus extravaganza featuring Troy

2017 Fist Night Fire Works by John Seymour

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Matthew Boyce

Wunderle- the Artistic director of Circus Smirkus’ Big Top tour.

Just down the hall, the award-winning theater troupe, Arm-of-the-Sea, will weave an epic story with beautiful puppets ranging from 12 inches to 12 feet tall! A lot is going on at Lake Ave School, including a must-see Tribute event with Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash sharing the auditorium stage. For other great hits from the same era, don’t miss Big Fez & the Surfmatics and Flame, performing at the NBT Bank.

If you need some good humor this New Year’s Eve, make sure to check out the Empire State College Rotunda where Comedy Works will present an array of the best regional stand-ups. Meanwhile, the Saratoga Arts stage will feature a hilarious original cabaret by FAB the Duo up from NYC for this event. FAB shares the spotlight with Will Shakespeare who casts and directs classic adventures full of merriment, sword fights, mistaken identities, star-cross’ d lovers, shipwrecks, musical numbers… and bear chases all in under 40 minutes! And, of course, perennial favorite, Michael Ray, will entrance audiences at the Salvation Army with his unbelievable hypnotic powers.

This New Year’s it is time to get moving! Kevin Richards will lead full floor country line-dancing in the St. Peter’s Parish Center, and later the Saratoga Chamber Players and Tango Fusion will join forces to provide dance instruction for all levels with a flare. In the City Center, the Grafton Street Trio will play traditional uilleann pipe tunes to the high kicks of the Mise Eire Irish Dancers and the Georgie Wonders Orchestra will close out the evening with old-time romantic big band hits worth every dip and twirl.

A full range of musical genres is represented! If you are in the mood for Jazz, make sure to stop by the Hampton Inn (Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues, Déjà vu Jazz) or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Hetko Siegel Syracuse, The New Edge, Michael Benedict). If you want roots music, you will find what you seek in the Saratoga Springs Post Office (Mark Tolstrup, Jimy Graham). Temple Sinai is the go-to venue for the hottest new alternative groups in the 518 (Ryan Leddick Trio, Sydney Schizzano, The Onlys), the acoustically fabulous Military Museum will hold our a cappella groups (The Racing City and Saratoga Soundtrack Choruses). Finally, don’t miss the world-renowned Indian Classical musician, Maestro Ustad Shafaat Khan, who will play one set of traditional music and one set of modern fusion in the City Center.

There is truly something for everyone.

Remember, New Year's Eve happens no matter what and so does First Night Saratoga! All our performers will be inside their respective locations and our transportation partner,

Wunderle's Big Top Adverntures

Michael Ray Comic Hypnotis

photo by SJ Hastings

Georgie Wonders Orchestra

Ustad Shafaat Khan

CDTA, is providing free shuttle and bus trips to all our venues as well as service from the Wilton Mall and Skidmore College.

Saratoga Arts ensures that kids aged 12 and under will be able to attend all First Night Saratoga events for free with the purchase of one adult button (one child per adult).

Buttons are on sale now online and may be purchased as of December 1st at a number of locations listed on our website including Saratoga Arts, area Price Choppers, Stewarts Shops and Adirondack Trusts. Saratoga-Arts.org/FrstNight Buffalo Brass Machine , photo by Gretchen Henniger

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Heldeberg Marionettes

Wunderle’s Big Top Wunderle’s Adventures 7:30-8:30pm Big Top Adventures Jo-Jo’s Fabulous Faces and Caricatures by Rich Conley 6-10:00pm Green Mountain Gourmet Cotton Candy

The Dyer Switch Band

Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues

Racing City Chorus

Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Theater

Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures

Silent Wing Raptors

Hetko Siegel & Syracuse

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Lake Ave School (Auditorium)

Lake Ave School (Gym #1 Boys)

Lake Ave School (Gym #2 Girls)

Lake Ave School (Cafeteria)

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Empire State College (Rotunda)

Empire State College (Meeting Room #103)

Empire State College (Cafeteria)

Pat Attanasio

Storytellers Kate Dudding & Margaret French

Elvis LIVE! Matthew Boyce

Storycrafters

A World For You

Bell-Skinner

Mike Agranoff

The Comedy Works

Hetko Siegel & Syracuse

Meet the Birds

Pat Attanasio

Storytellers Kate Dudding & Margaret French

The Comedy Works

The New Edge

Silent Wing Raptors

Heldeberg Marionettes

Elvis LIVE! Matthew Boyce

Racing City Chorus

Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues

A World For You

The Dyer Switch Band

Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Theater 7:30-8:30pm

Harold Ford, The Spirit of Johnny Cash

Storycrafters

Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus

Déjà Vu Jazz

Mike Campese

The Lied To’s

Bell-Skinner

Mike Agranoff

The Comedy Works

The New Edge

Meet the Birds

Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Theater

Harold Ford, The Spirit of Johnny Cash

Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus

Déjà Vu Jazz

Mike Campese

The Lied To’s

Bovine Social Club 8:30-9:15pm

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Pat Attanasio

Saratoga Film Academy

The Comedy Works

Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes

Bell-Skinner

Saratoga Film Academy

The Comedy Works

Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes

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The Dyer Switch Band

Bovine Social Club

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Ustad Shafaat Khan “East Meets West” 9:30-10:45pm

Courtyard by Marriott (Canfield)

Ustad Shafaat Khan “East Meets West” 7-8:15pm

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Saratoga Springs Visitors Center

Saratoga Arts (Dee Sarno Theater)

Saratoga Arts (Gallery)

First Baptist Church

Caffè Lena

The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs

Lifestyles of Saratoga

Adirondack Trust Bank

Saratoga Springs Post Office

Temple Sinai

Shakespeare Approves!

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GOOD FOR

Sydney Schizzano

Jimy Graham

LB Walker

Robert Capowski

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Ryan Leddick Trio

Shakespeare Approves!

The Blackouts

Robanic with the Caribbean Sound

Paradox Saints

Robert Capowski

Maddy Hicks

Ryan Leddick Trio

Jimy Graham

There is something for everyone at First Night Saratoga!

Adults and children enjoy a variety of arts activities and performances, and for those who want to celebrate early, there is the First Night Saratoga 5K Run!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The Onlys

Jimy Graham

Robert Capowski

Maddy Hicks

Ramblin’ Jug Stompers

Hot Club of Saratoga

Kevin McKrell Band

Fab the Duo presents: You and Me (But Mostly Me) A Cabaret

The Blackouts

Robanic with the Caribbean Sound

Paradox Saints

Food Served all night!

Buffalo Brass Machine and The Hungry Traveler out front all night!

First Night schedule may be subject to slight changes.

Buttons are not refundable.

Join us in Congress Park at Midnight to ring out 2018 in style with a dazzling fireworks display!

S A R AT O G A A R T S

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FIREWORKS AT MIDNIGHT!

Sydney Schizzano

Mark Tolstrup

LB Walker

Mike Grutka

Up-and-coming singer/songwriter SYDNEY WORTHLEY will warm up the mainstage with her soulful voice and upbeat original rock-pop fusion sound that will surely get you up and dancing. As the evening gets rolling, Grammy nominated PROFESSOR LOUIE & THE CROWMATIX will take the stage with the Woodstock Horns to present a special showcase of the lost Band tracks from their new EP. Finally, the nationally applauded SAWYER FREDERICKS will return from a whirlwind tour to close out 2018 and lead a countdown into the New Year!

FIRST NIGHT MAINSTAGE

The Onlys

Mark Tolstrup

Hot Club of Saratoga

HellCat Maggie

Michael Ray – Comic Hypnotist 9:30-10:50pm

Hot Club of Saratoga

Kevin McKrell Band

The Mason Jar Mac & Cheese out front all night!

Mike Grutka

Mark Tolstrup

Fab the Duo presents: You and Me (But Mostly Me) A Cabaret

Girl Power

Flame

Saratoga Chamber Players with Tango Fusion Dance

Ramblin’ Jug Stompers 8:30-9:15pm

Rochmon Record Club: Prince

HellCat Maggie

Maddy Hicks

Michael Ray – Comic Hypnotist 7-8:20pm

Rochmon Record Club: Bowie

Kevin McKrell Band

Mike Grutka

Ramblin’ Jug Stompers

Rochmon Record Club: Petty

HellCat Maggie

Fab the Duo presents: You and Me (But Mostly Me) A Cabaret

Shakespeare Approves!

Girl Power

Flame

Saratoga Chamber Players with Tango Fusion Dance

Mary Thompson Caricatures all night AND Frittelli & Lockwood fiber goods for sale here to keep you warm!

Logan Spaleta

Big Fez & the Surfmatics

Line Dancing with Kevin Richards

Logan Spaleta

Big Fez & the Surfmatics

Line Dancing with Kevin Richards

Moby Dick’s Fish Fry out front all night!

Joan Scannell, Tarot & Numerology 6-10:00pm

DETACH THIS COUPON AND REDEEM IT THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT ONLY AT: Saratoga City Center - 522 Broadway, Saratoga Arts - 320 Broadway, Lake Avenue School - 126 Lake Ave. or The Children’s Museum - 69 Caroline St. Participants receive a wristband for one admission of a child 12 yrs. old and under.

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Holiday Song Book

56 Santa Claus is Coming to Town 57 Frosty the Snowman 58 Jingle Bells 59 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 60 Up on the Rooftop 61 Here Comes Santa Claus

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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you When you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve Been bad or good So be good for goodness sake!

He’s making a list And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice

O! You better watch out!

You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town

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Frosty the Snowman Frosty the snowman Was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe And a button nose.

And two eyes made out of coal

O, Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be, And the children say he Could laugh and play just The same as you and me

Frosty the snowman Is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but The children know How he came to life one day

Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow

There must have been some magic in That old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around.

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Down to the village With a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there, All around the square saying Catch me if you can.

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Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way

Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upset

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

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Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer You know Dasher and Dancer And Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall?

The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names;

They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, Rudolph with Your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?

Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history!

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Up on the Rooftop

Up on the rooftop, Reindeer pause Out jumps good ol’ Santa Claus Down through the chimney With lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the rooftop, Click, Click, Click Down through the chimney With good Saint Nick

First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh, dear Santa, fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut her eyes

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the rooftop, Click, Click, Click Down through the chimney With good Saint Nick Next comes the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks Also a ball and a whip that cracks Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the rooftop, Click, Click, Click Down through the chimney With good Saint Nick

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Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane

Here comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane

Vixen and Blitzen And all his reindeer Pullin’ on the reins

He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys For boys and girls again.

Bells are ringin’ Children singin’ All is merry and bright

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed And cover your head ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

So hang your stockings And say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

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