Saratoga Performing Arts Center

10/14/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at S**C! ✨​

We enjoyed our "S**C in Conversation" last Wednesday with bestselling author and former *New Yorker* editor Dorothy Wickenden, complete with a seasonal luncheon, local shopping, and time to connect with friends and fellow members of our community.​

Thank you to the Action Council and everyone who joined us and helped make this gathering so special!

10/13/2026

Get to know the art of Flamenco!​

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, for a Dance Masterclass with Flamenco Vivo! Discover the rhythm, energy, and rich traditions of flamenco as you explore everything from rhythmic handclaps (palmas) and expressive arm movements (braceo) to body positioning (marcaje) and footwork (taconeo).​

Whether you're new to flamenco or have some experience, there's a place for you in this class. Come explore something new, learn alongside others, and connect through the joy of dance.​

Only a few spots remain! Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4yFRxpQ

Our S**C School of the Arts facility is Sensory Inclusive Certified. Questions about participating, sensory supports, or accessibility accommodations? We'd love to hear from you!​

Our S**C School of the Arts and Education programs are made possible by the generous support of Lead Sponsors National Grid and Stewart's Shops & The Dake Family, and Supporting Sponsors 99.5 The River, M&T Bank Charitable Foundation, and BeaconBank.

10/12/2026

🌱 In honor of , we want to take a moment to recognize the farmers and growers who make the food we love possible, as we look ahead to an evening exploring plant-based cooking!​

Join us for "How to Cook Everything Vegan with Mark Bittman" on October 28 as the acclaimed food journalist and author shares his newest book and a roadmap to delicious, approachable plant-based cooking.​

Guests will enjoy a vegan dinner of plant-based dishes inspired by the new cookbook while WAMC host Joe Donahue joins Mark Bittman to discuss all the ways to turn basic cooking into hundreds of exciting meals, snacks, and desserts.​

Whether you’re a committed vegan, an enthusiastic part-time vegan, or simply plant-curious, this is an evening you won’t want to miss -> https://bit.ly/4gwLFst
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🙏 CulinaryArts@S**C is produced by Culinary Consultants Pam Abrams and Kevin London. Thank you to our CulinaryArts@S**C lead sponsor Franklin Square Market and supporter WAMC Northeast Public Radio

10/10/2026

Happy one-year **Canniversary to Vice President of Artistic Planning, Hina Price and Dance Educator, Erin Dooley!​

Hear what they had to say about celebrating this exciting milestone:​
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Hina 🎶 "My first year at S**C was extraordinary and I’m genuinely looking forward to what’s ahead! Before joining, I had been following S**C’s incredible growth for years - from opening the School of the Arts and expanding year-round programming to the building of The Pines and renovating the Spa Little Theater. I’m excited to be part of S**C’s continued growth and to offer more opportunities for our community to create meaningful experiences at S**C!"​
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Erin 💃 "The entire team at S**C School of the Arts is incredibly supportive and a wealth of knowledge. The amount of expertise in teaching and creative inquiry is a daily inspiration. There are no two days that are similar and I love the variety. I feel more confident now in my role as an educator because of all the tools I have gathered within my year. My favorite days are final showings. After so much focus and dedication throughout each program, the students get to shine on stage and find embodied confidence with support from their friends, families, and each other."

10/09/2026

The Spa Little Theater renovations are continuing to take shape! We’ve got lots of exciting progress to share.​

Tiles are in the public restrooms, the historic wood paneling in the Bistro and Community Room have been repaired, with painting now underway.​

The Green Room is also getting some updates, including a new kitchenette and updated dressing room mirrors. Inside the theater, a new concrete floor is being installed to improve accessibility and accommodate ADA needs, while work continues on the new heating and cooling system.​

Step by step, the new Spa Little Theater is coming to life. Stay tuned for more updates!

10/08/2026

Celebrate the magic of the season this December with our 5th annual Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert Series, taking place again this year at Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College!🎄☃️​
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Performances include:​
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❄️Nutcracker Notes​
with Mozart for Munchkins​
📆 Saturday, December 19 | 11AM​
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🎶Bach's Brandenburg Concertos ​
with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center​
📆 Saturday, December 19 | 5PM​

🎺Canadian Brass:​
Wonderful Time of the Year ​
📆 Sunday, December 20 | 3PM​

Tickets go on sale October 16. Learn more about the Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert Series here -> https://bit.ly/3Al8Nrp

10/07/2026

Don't miss this special one-night-only event on October 23 celebrating the mystery and beauty of the world!

With the format of Maria Popova's popular show The Universe in Verse, the evening brings together: Krista Tippett, Host of On Being; cosmologist, Stephon Alexander; poets Diane Ackerman and Marie Howe; astronomer and astrophysicist Natalie Batalha; cellist and composer Zoë Keating; host of The Nature Of, Willow Defebaugh; and many others, to celebrate twenty years of what started as Popova's small personal record of her marginalia on the search for meaning. ​

Get a taste of the experience with a popular moment from The Universe in Verse by clicking the video below.

Then get your tickets, starting at just $25, here: https://bit.ly/4fXDntr

Story and poem text: https://www.themarginalian.org/2022/03/04/singularity-marissa-davis-toshi-reagon Poem by Marissa Davis Music by Toshi Reagon Animation by Lottie Kingslake: https://lottiekingslake.co.uk Created for The Universe in Verse: http://www.theuniverseinverse.org A project by Maria Popov...

10/05/2026

Heading to Saratoga Spa State Park this fall? 🍂 Be sure to check out the recently renovated Lincoln Bathhouse!

10/05/2026

S**C is officially in its fall era! 🍂​

S**C and Saratoga Spa State Park are bursting with autumn color– vibrant leaves are covering the campus and surrounding park. There’s a little extra magic in the air as the seasons change!

10/04/2026

Our fall CulinaryArts@ S**C series is off to a great start following Thursday’s sold-out event! We were ecstatic to welcome Adventure Dinner for a magical fall evening celebrating the flavors and bounties of Vermont.​
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Ready to experience CulinaryArts@ S**C for yourself?​

Explore our upcoming events and get your tickets -> https://bit.ly/40ArrWL
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🙏 CulinaryArts@ S**C is produced by Culinary Consultants Pam Abrams and Kevin London. Thank you to our CulinaryArts@ S**C lead sponsor Franklin Square Market and supporter WAMC Northeast Public Radio Photos by Konrad David