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THE CALENDAR  • CALENDAR DIRECTORYEXHIBITIONS

December 2-8December 9-15December 16-22 December 23-29 • December 30-January 2019

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January 6

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • Caitlin Canty with The Oshima Brothers - Americana Blueprint Tour • 7 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 


 

January 13

 

MUSIC

 

Saratoga Chamber Players • “Music for Piano and Cello.;” Paul Suits, piano & composer; Eric Bartlett, cello play CHOPIN. Introduction & Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 65; GEORGE WALKER. Sonata for cello and piano; PAUL SUITS. Fantasy; CHOPIN. Sonata in G minor, Op. 64 • 3 pm • Skidmore College -Filene Hall, 15 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY • tickets: ($25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students, free for children accompanied by an adult) available online at www.saratogachamberplayers.org

 


 

January 20

 

MUSIC


Battenkill Chorale • concert “Children of the Holocaust: Immigrants of Hope” (also on Jan 19) — “ANNELIES” by James Whitbourn: Text from the diary of Anne Frank (Sylvia Stoner, soloist); “The Golden Door” by Ronald Perera. Based on Ellis Island Immigrant interviews; “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” by Charles Davidson. Text by children at Terezin concentration camp • 3 pm • Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY • Tickets $20.

 

 

Caffè Lena • Bill Staines • 3 pm • tickets ($22/$20 or $11 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

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MUSIC

 

Helsinki Hudson •The Chops ‘n Sauerkraut Trio, known regionally for their honky-tonk, garage, rockin sets includes Michael “CHOPS” LaConte on the upright bass, “SAUERKRAUT” Seth Travins on guitar and featuring Jim “KREWTON” Krewson on the drums • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($25-$45) at helsinkihudson.com

 

Park Theater • New Year’s Eve at The Park! Ring in the New Year at the newly renovated Park Theater in downtown Glens Falls. Enjoy a gourmet multi-course dinner provided by Doc’s Restaurant. Then be entertained by renowned comedians Isaac & Baker and their show “It’s Your Line Now” presented by Vinny Mark. Worried about driving after midnight? They’ll have you out by 10:30 pm with plenty of time to get home for the ball drop! • 6 pm • The Park Theater, 14 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, www.parktheatergf.com • Dinner & Show: $75 (+tax & service charge) Show only: $35

 


 

TUESDAY
January 1

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


 

January 22

 

STORYTELLING

 

Caffè Lena • Storytelling Open Mic (every 4th Tues.)
Tonight’s featured teller, Shawn Banner • Doors and sign-up at 6:30 pm, tellings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org

 


 

 

January 2

 

POETRY

 

Caffè Lena • Poetry Open Mic with Featured Readers Mary Kathryn Jablonsski & Laura Frare • 7 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org”

 


 

January 16

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • monthly (3rd Wed.) Bluegrass Jam hosted by Schroon River String Band. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass and new grass • doors 6:30 pm; music at 7 • info at www.caffelena.org

 


 

January 23

 

MUSIC

 

 

Caffè Lena • Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam (fourth Wednesday of every month): Members of the Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society welcome players of all ages to perform original or traditional blues songs on the Caffe Lena stage • sign-up -7-7:30 pm; featured performer 7:30-8; open mic & jam • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org


 

 


 

THURSDAY

3

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • Bright Series: Taarka, a modern string band that performs a blended evolution of Western and Eastern folk traditions • 7 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 


 

January 24

 

MUSIC

 

 

Caffè Lena • Dwight & Nicole • 8 pm • tickets ($18/$16 or $9 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

4

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena •The Grand Slambovians — variously described as “hillbilly-Floyd,” “folk-pop,” “alt-country,” “roots-rock,” and “surreal Americana” • 8 pm • tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 


 

January 11

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Peter Yarrow: Evening Show. Yarrow has written some of the most influential songs in the folk world and dedicated his time and talent over the years to equal rights, peace-building, education, preservation of the environment, and more • 8 pm • tickets ($60/$55 or $30 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 


 

January 18

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • Amanda Platt & The Honeycutters — Blending Honky Tonk music with Appalachian folk • 8 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

 


 

January 25

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • John Gorka • 8 pm • tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students-at www.caffelena.org

 

THEATER


Hubbard Hall presents “A Walk in the Woods (runs Jan. 25 - Feb. 3, 2019) • 7:30 pm

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MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen, husband and wife duo from Vermont with fans around the globe • 8 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 


 

January 18

 

MUSIC

 

Battenkill Chorale • concert “Children of the Holocaust: Immigrants of Hope” (also on Jan 20) — “ANNELIES” by James Whitbourn: Text from the diary of Anne Frank (Sylvia Stoner, soloist); “The Golden Door” by Ronald Perera. Based on Ellis Island Immigrant interviews; “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” by Charles Davidson. Text by children at Terezin concentration camp • 3 pm • Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY • Tickets $20. Call 518-692-7458

 

Helsinki Hudson • annual Elvis Birthday Bash with Capital District-based Mark Gamsjager and The Lustre Kings • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($20 adv;’$25 day of sh) at helsinkihudson.com

 

Hubbard Hall • Chamber Music Series presented by Daniel Shulman • 7 pm • Mainstage • $25 Adults/$10 Students 21 and Under. • info at 518-677-2495 or www.hubbardhall.org

 

 


 

January 26

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen • 4 & 8 pm • tickets ($28/$25 or $14 for children/students-at www.caffelena.org

 

Helsinki Hudson • Hudson’s own Bindlestiff Family Cirkus • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($25 adv;’$35 day of show) at helsinkihudson.coM

 

THEATER


Hubbard Hall presents “A Walk in the Woods (runs Jan. 25 - Feb. 3, 2019) • 7:30 pm

 

 

 


 

SUNDAY

January 27

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Hot Club of Saratoga with special guest Ken Allday • 7 pm • tickets ($ 22/$20 or $11 for children/students-at www.caffelena.org

 

THEATER


Hubbard Hall presents “A Walk in the Woods (runs Jan. 25 - Feb. 3, 2019) • 2 pm