On Deck
Your favorite bartender party is back. PLUS: three celebrations of local art, two museum exhibits curated by a Skidmore student, and your one chance to work out at The Adelphi.
Wednesday, May 13
The Scandals of Saratoga: This Wednesday, the Saratoga Springs History Museum will unveil a new exhibit entitled The Scandals of Saratoga: The Downfall of Gilded Age Glories at a free opening reception from 5–7pm. Curated in collaboration with graduating Skidmore College senior Shoshi Cohen as part of her senior art history honors project, the exhibit explores the darker side of Saratoga’s Gilded Age through three infamous local scandals: the murder of Frank Walworth, the downfall of the Canfield Clubhouse amid illegal gambling controversies, and the exclusion of Jewish guests from the Grand Union Hotel under Judge Henry Hilton. Later in the week, Cohen will give a curator’s talk on Hyde Cabinet #31: Before Skidmore—The Woodlawn Estate, her exhibition at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery.
Thursday, May 14
Shaken & Stirred: We’re so back, Saratoga. This Thursday, Universal Preservation Hall’s 11th annual Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party will take over Saratoga National—and you know Team Saratoga Living will be there. The fun begins at 5:30pm, when the seven participating teams will make their grand entrance to the tune of their signature song. Then, every half hour, two teams will battle it out behind the bar in an effort to make the most money in tips, all of which will be donated to Proctors Collaborative’s family and children’s programming. Our photographer will be there snapping pics for the next issue of Saratoga Living all night long. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. Be sure to select Team Saratoga Living at checkout!
Friday, May 15
Fiddler on the Roof: Home Made Theater’s production of Fiddler on the Roof opened last Friday, and you have two more opportunities to see it this weekend. Catch shows at Saratoga Music Hall this Friday and Saturday at 7pm (the Sunday matinee is already sold out!). Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $20 for students, and free for kiddos 5 and under.
Saturday, May 16
Art in the Park: Spring has sprung in the Spa City. How do we know? Saratoga Arts’ Art in the Park is back! Head to Congress Park this Saturday from 10am–4pm to shop pieces by artists from near and far, listen to live music, and grab a bite to eat. See the complete list of artists who’ll be in attendance here.
Healthy Kids Day: The Saratoga Springs YMCA is flinging its doors open to the public this Saturday from 11am–2pm for Healthy Kids Day, three hours of fun for the whole family. Activities will include bounce houses, tennis, family Zumba, family yoga, slime wars, a kids fun run, family open swim, and more. (Note: some activities require pre-registration.) Also on site will be representatives from some of the Y’s community partners, including Saratoga Children’s Literacy League, the National Museum of Racing, Saratoga PLAN, Girl Scouts, the Saratoga Racers Basketball Team, Lifeworks, and more.
Nashway Music Festival: This Saturday, a little bit of Nashville is coming to Saratoga. From 6–10pm, local musician Ryan Clark will host the second Nashway Music Festival, a celebration of the local music scene hosted on a homemade stage at his studio in Gansevoort. Last year’s festival drew a crowd of 50 people, and Clark hopes to make this year’s event even bigger and better. Expect a festival-style showcase of singer-songwriters performing works from all genres. Reserve your spot online; a donation of $10-20 is recommended at the door.
Sunday, May 17
Bloom, Balance & Bites: Get ready to glisten in the crown jewel of Broadway! This Sunday, Saratoga fitness studio Glisten will hit the road and bring its signature sculpt class to The Adelphi Hotel at 9am. Come for the kick-ass class, and stick around after for light breakfast bites in the atrium.
Sing in the Streets: Caffè Lena’s free community music festival returns to Saratoga this Sunday. Spread across 10 stages from the intersection of Phila and Henry Streets to Celtic Treasures, the festival will include performances by more than 20 local artists. The music kicks off at noon and continues on until 5pm.
—Natalie