June 1 - Saratoga Mutt Strut 2008. To benefit homeless pets at The SPCA. Registration 9:30 One mile walk through the park begins at 10:30. Concludes with food and a day of family fun! - There will be a BBQ and Pizza for lunch, Have a caricature done of your favorite pooch by a local caricature artist! – Take some priceless pictures of your doggie behind one of our funny photo cut-outs! - Watch the Clever Canine Talent Contest and see who is the Mutt Strut’s most talented dog! Columbia Pavillion, Spa State Park. 518-798-3500
June 1 - Caroline Street Arts and Blues Festival. The afternoon includes live blues musicians - 9 bands performing in participating establishments with the headliner performing on the street, a chili contest (7 restaurants), artist displays in the Saratogian parking lot, and activities with the Children’s Museum. 1-7 pm. Free. 518-584-3255.
June 1 - Family History and Heritage Faire. This family event will feature 18th and 19th century crafts, games, and music. Demonstrators, vendors and reenactors will entertain and enthrall visitors as they enjoy this free springtime event. Free. 5:00 pm High Rock Park. 518-584-6920.
June 1 - A.L.L Celebrates Diversity – Irish Culture. Featuring Albany Comhaltas Coeltoiri Ereann traditional band, step dancers storyteller Bairbre McCarthy, Tony McCann reading Irish literature and Dennis Coker Irish songs and sing=along. 1-4 pm. Free, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane. 518-587-2100
June 1 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents Married Life. PG-13 90 min. USA/Canada. 7 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 584-FILM
June 1-2 - Live Harness racing. Also simulcast thoroughbred and harness racing. Post time 7 p.m. Video gaming is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Admission & parking free. Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, Crescent Avenue. 518-584-2110
June 3 - Library Book Program: Adirondack Rock: a Rock Climber’s Guide by Jim Lawyer & Jeremy Haas. Book talk and slide show. 7 pm. Free. Community Room. Saratoga Springs Public Library. 518-584-7860
June 6 - Saratoga Chamber Players Concert. Professional musicians will perform Haydn: Piano trio Beethoven: Sonata for violin & piano Schubert: Piano Trio in E flat. 8 pm. $18/$15 seniors/;$12 students. United Methodist Church 518-584-6523
June 6 - Upbeat on the roof. Enjoy the Americana, folk rock, bluegrass music of Mitch Elrod & Mother Judge. 7 pm. Free. Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. 518-580-8080.
June 6 - Art in the Foyer. Presents Mark Andrew with Steele , Physique of a dancer and Smoke in Mirrors. Live dance performance and reception. $20. 6-8 pm. National Museum of Dance. 518-584-2225
June 5-6 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents Shine A Light. PG-13 122 min. USA/UK. 8 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
6 Caffe Lena Presents Mallory O’Donnell. O’Donnell is a born singer who brings out all the sultriness, bliss and groove in songs penned by her musical partner, popular area songwriter Bob Warren. 7 p.m. $15. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 6-7 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 7 - Natural History Walk. Discover an amazing array of beautiful flowers and trees in lesser-known areas of the park during this leisurely guided nature walk. 10 to 11:30 a.m.. Free with paid admission to Saratoga Battlefield. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
June 7 - First Saturday Arts Night. Local galleries and exhibition sites open their doors to the public for artist’s receptions, performances and other “happenings”. Many of the venues host “Meet the Artist” receptions. Hop from one spot to another, mingle with the artists and other art lovers, and enjoy the refreshments. Free. Stop at the Arts Center Gallery to pick up the list of venues. Arts Center, 320 Broadway. 518-584-4132.
June 7 - Exclusive Oklahoma Backstretch Tours. See All Month Long.
June 7 - Caffe Lena Presents Meg Hutchinson. At the age of twenty-nine, she has already won numerous songwriting awards in the US, Ireland and UK. 8 p.m. $15. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St.
June 7 - Karner Blue Butterfly Walk. Join Wildlife Preserve & Park Director Sarah Clarkin in the field as she talks about the endangered Karner blue butterfly and some of the other interesting species that depend upon this geological area. Participants will take a 0.85 mile walk along a trail and spend time in a Karner blue butterfly habitat restoration area looking for this special butterfly. Learn about the butterfly's habitat, life cycle, the threats confronting its survival, and the actions underway to save it. 10am-11:30am. Old Gick Farm. 518-450-0321
June 7 - Bottle Collectors Expo. Sponsored by the National Bottle Museum. Antique bottle dealers from coast to coast displaying 160 tables of bottles, jars, stoneware and more. . 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ballston Spa High School , 70 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa. 518-885-7589.
June 7 - Oklahoma Track Tours. 8:30 am See All Month Long.
June 7-8 - The Old Iron Spring Festival of Music and Art. Featuring fun for the whole family. Great entertainment, arts and crafts fair, food, Car Show, Equine Competition. Continuous Live Music. a juried craft fair with over 60 quality vendors, delicious food vendors, carnival rides. For the younger set a bunch of inflatable rides,. Also have kids games with prizes, roaming characters they will want to meet, fascinating activities and much more11 am – 7 pm. Adults $7.00 Children 12 and under FREE. Saratoga County Fairgrounds.
June 8 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents Shine A Light. PG-13 122 min. USA/UK. 7pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 8 - Caffe Lena Presents Matt & Shannon Heaton. This Boston husband-and-wife team perform Irish traditional music that honors the past while giving it a swift American kick into the present. 7 p.m. $15. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 8 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. 7 pm. See June 1st.
June 9 - Live Harness racing. Also simulcast thoroughbred and harness racing. Post time 7:30 p.m. Video gaming is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Admission & parking free. Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, Crescent Avenue. 518-584-2110
June 10 - Saratoga Phillies Baseball Amsterdam at Saratoga. The Saratoga Phillies are a team of collegiate baseball players from Top Division One Colleges across the nation. 7:00 pm. Free. East Side Rec Field 518-598-9131.
June 11 - Caffe Lena Presents Danny O’Keefe. Danny's voice is a superb mixture of blues and Americana; his songwriting speaks for itself. 7 p.m. $18. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022
June 12 - The Other Side of the Lens. Presentation on Saratoga Springs and its Historic Photographers by Michael L. Noonan. Coffee and tea provided. 12 to 1 p.m. Noon. Free. Community Room, Saratoga Springs Library. 518-587-3241.
June 12-13 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents My Brother is an Only Child. PG-R 108 min. France/Italy. English subtitles.. 8 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 13 - Martha Graham Dance Company performing Prelude and Revolt: Denshawn to Graham, Errand Into The Maze, and Acts Of Light (1981). 8 pm. $25. SPAC 518-587-3330.
June 13 - Mounted Police Competition. Mounted Police from NT, NJ, MA, AND Canada will be competing. Equitation at 9 am. Obstacle Course at 10 am. Free parking Free. Admission. Saratoga County Fair Grounds, Ballston Spa. 518-882-1667.
June 13 - Caffe Lena Presents The Biscuit Burners. The Biscuit Burners play "fiery mountain music," combining the style of old country ballads with progressive bluegrass to create an original sound full of energy and passion. Toughcats, a delightful three-piece band of Resonator guitar, banjo & mandolin, suitcase drums and singing will open. 8 pm. $15. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 13 - Upbeat on the roof. Enjoy the bluesy folk rock and jazz music of the The Sarah Pedinotti Band. 7 pm. Free. Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. 518-580-8080.
June 13-14 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 14 - Oklahoma Track Tours. 8:30 am See All Month Long.
June 14 - Elks Flag Day Parade. Parade will begin on North Broadway and end at Congress Park. Steps off at noon. Free. 518-584-2585
June 14 - Exclusive Oklahoma Backstretch Tours. See All Month Long.
June 13-15 - SaratogaArtsFest A three-day community-wide celebration of the arts in its many forms—music, dance, visual arts, film, theatre, and literary arts. More than 100 events and exhibits encompassing the appearances of emerging and established artists with local, national and international reputations at diverse performance venues and exhibit spaces in Saratoga Springs. The partial roster of artists and activities, includes the Martha Graham Dance Company, jazz pianist Gerald Clayton, Honor Moore, poet and non-fiction writer, Lake George Opera, Albany Symphony Orchestra, Invitational art exhibit featuring five local and regional artists, Trilaterus: Ron Wasserman Trio (classical music), “Paint Out” outdoor painting by professionals and amateurs throughout downtown, downtown “Music Marathon.” And much more. ArtsPass($35, $25, $15 & $5.) gets you into all events as well as discounts at over 40 local shops and over 25 local restaurants during SaratogaArtsFest weekend. SaratogaArtsFest Gallery and Information Center, 328 Broadway. 12 to 7 p.m. Throughout Saratoga Springs. 518-584-3255
June 15 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents My Brother is an Only Child. R. 108 min France/Italy. English sub-titles. 7 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 15 - Caffe Lena Presents Bill Morrissey. With opener Kelly Flint. Bill Morrissey's lyrical gifts and graceful, understated melodies have won him two Grammy. Special guest Kelly Flint pens postmodern folk songs with a tinge of Americana and sings them in the sultry voice that made her the toast of The New York Times. 7 pm. $18 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 15-16 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 16 - James Joyce Reading. Musical performance, theatrical readings, and light refreshments in celebration of Bloomsday. 7:30 pm.. Free. Community Room, Saratoga Springs Library. A program of the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center. 518-587-3241.
June 18 - Guided Bike Tours. Experience the fantastic scenery and stories of 1777 on these guided bicycle tours of the Saratoga Battlefield Park. Helmets required. Leave from the Visitor Center. 6 pm. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park . 518-664-9821, ext. 224
June 18-22 - Skidmore Saratoga Classic I Horse Show. This top-level historic competition attracts over 500 of the country's best horses and riders from all over North America. Scenic and shaded show grounds with a huge ringside spectator tent, fantastic food and entertainment. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Show grounds across from Saratoga Race Course on Union Ave.
June 19-20 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents The Counterfeiters. R 98 min. Austria/Germany. English subtitles.8 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 20 - Upbeat on the roof. Enjoy the acoustic-roots and blues music of Rick Rourke and Lost Wages. 7 pm. Free. Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. 518-580-8080.
June 20 - Caffe Lena Presents Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. This band draws perhaps the most diverse audience ever seen at Caffè Lena--everyone from little kids to oldsters, metal-heads to contra dancers—and the demand for seats gets stiffer with each appearance. 8 pm. $25 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 20-21 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 20-21 - SPAC Special Event. Dave Matthews Band with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. $75. Lawn $40.50. 7 pm. 518-587-3330. Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 21 - Natural History Walk. Discover an amazing array of beautiful flowers and trees in lesser-known areas of the park during this leisurely guided nature walk. 10 to 11:30 a.m.. Free with paid admission to Saratoga Battlefield. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
June 21 - Caffe Lena Presents The Quarrel. A Play by David Brandes & Joseph Telushkin. Incomprehensible horrors, overwhelming grief, shame and guilt, the soul-wrenching legacy of the holocaust. Two Jewish friends, Hersh (Victor Batorsky), now a rabbi, and Chaim (Ed McMullen), a Yiddish writer, having parted in bitterness, thinking each other lost in the holocaust, meet by accident 20 years later. In the wake of events that devastated their families, they struggle to find common ground. 8 pm. $15 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 21 - Saratoga SAVOY Diamond Dance presents the Georgie Wonders Orchestra! Hours of live music. Dance demonstrations, DJ'd music between sets, art exhibits, the elegance of the historic Saratoga Music Hall. Free beginner dance lesson at 7:30pm 7:30 – 11:30 $15. Saratoga Music Hall., 474 Broadway. 518-587-5132
June 21 - Oklahoma Track Tours. 8:30 am See All Month Long.
June 21-22 - Yaddo Gardens Guided tours. See description under All Month Long. 11 a.m. $5 per person. Union Avenue.
22 Saratoga Film Forum Presents The Counterfeiters. R. 98 min Austria/Germany. English subtitles. 7 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 22 - Sundae on the Farm. Learn about agriculture and tour a dairy farm, local chef demos, farmer’s market, kid activities, horse drawn wagon rides, live music, BBQ and Ice Cream Sundaes. Noon – 4 pm. Free. Kings Ransom Farm, 311 King Road, Town of Northumberland. 518-885-8995
June 22 - Caffe Lena Presents Rick Rourke & Lost Wages. This very tight band features Craig Thaler on violin, Larry Clyman on guitar, Leo Kachidurian on drums and vocals, and Lucas Ruedy on bass, and Rick Rourke out front on guitar, sax and harp. 7 pm. $14 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 22-23 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 25-29 - Skidmore Saratoga Classic I Horse Show. This top-level historic competition attracts over 500 of the country's best horses and riders from all over North America. Scenic and shaded show grounds with a huge ringside spectator tent, fantastic food and entertainment. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Show grounds across from Saratoga Race Course on Union Ave.
June 26-27 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents Young@Heart . PG 107 min. UK.. English subtitles.8 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 27 - Double M Pro Rodeo. Great family entertainment. See a part of the "Old West" - Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Clowns, and much more. Tennessee Style BBQ at 6:00 pm. Rodeo action 8:00pm. $15 Adults $10 Kids. Double M Western Store, 678 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa 518-885-9543
June 27 - Upbeat on the roof. Enjoy the swamp rock, rhythm & blues music of Rumdummies. 7 pm. Free. Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. 518-580-8080.
June 27 - Caffe Lena Presents Eilen Jewell. ”Ellen Jewell has done it very, very right, resulting in this superb and seamless romp through swing jazz, smoky country ballads, and nostalgic old-time music.” – Sing Out! 8 pm. $15 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
June 27-28 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 28 - Caffe Lena Presents Huxtable, Christensen & Hood. They sing popular music of five centuries; including British and American traditional music, catches and rounds, music of the Renaissance, hymns, American Songbook standards, doo-wop, and original songs. 8 pm. $15 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St.
June 28 - Oklahoma Track Tours. 8:30 am See All Month Long.
June 28-29 - Yaddo Gardens Guided tours. See description under All Month Long. 11 a.m. $5 per person. Union Avenue.
June 28-29 - Round Lake Antiques Festival. The Capitol District’s largest and most popular Antiques and Collectibles show. features 250 exhibitors in 20 x 25 foot booths in a park like setting. Unlimited free parking at The Malta Mall with shuttle bus to the show. Local private paid Village parking. 9-5. Free. The parks and greens of Round Lake Village . Exit 11, I-87. 518-899-2285
June 28-29 - FREIHOFER'S JAZZ FESTIVAL. Enjoy Southern-style refreshments and fine-arts and exhibits and sale on the SPAC grounds. Day One: $62.50. Lawn: $41.50. Under 12: $5. Return to Forever Tour“ featuring Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola & Lenny White, Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Red Earth: A Malian Journey, Chris Botti, Saxaphone Summit featuring Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman & Ravi Coltrane, Ryan Shaw, Conrad Herwigs Latin Side of Miles, Coltrane & Shorter. Hayes Greenfield & Jazz-a-matazz (Children’s program), Jenny Schienman & Sean Jones. Day two. $56. Lawn $41.50. Under 12 $5. The O’Jays, Bony James & Jonathan Butler, Dianna Reeves, Charles Lloyd Quartet featuring: Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers & Eric Harland, Terence Blanchard and Rachael Price. The Brubeck Brothers, Hayes Greenfield & Jazz-a-ma-Tazz, and Aaron Goldberg Trio. Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 518 587-3330.
June 29 - Saratoga Film Forum Presents Young@Heart . R. 98 min Austria/Germany. English subtitles. 7 pm. $6. Arts Center Theatre 518-584-FILM
June 29-30 - Live Harness racing & Video Gaming. See June 1st.
June 29 - Caffe Lena Presents Matthew Loiacono and the Upstate Kentucky Choir. Matthew Loiacono has made himself indispensible to the Capital Region music scene with his guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, drumset and percussion. 7 pm. $10 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022.
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# YADDO GARDENS
Open to the public. The Gardens, modeled after classical Italian gardens, consist of both a rose garden and a rock garden. The 'Four Seasons' statues were acquired and installed in the garden in 1909. There are many statues and sculptures located within the estate. Located on Union Avenue, just past the thoroughbred track, is an artists' community on a 400-acre estate. Open to the public free of charge from 8 a.m. to dusk beginning June 17th. Guided tours (Sat & Sun) start near the large fountain at the entrance to the gardens and include historical information about Yaddo. Union Avenue.
# EXCLUSIVE OKLAHOMA TRAINING TRACK TOURS
Walk through this historic site, home to a top-notch backstretch community caring for the world’s best Thoroughbreds. Tours are limited to 15 participants, ages 10 and up. Tour leaves from Racing Museum parking lot entrance. Covers about 1½ miles. Walking shoes recommended. Age 10 and up. No strollers, backpacks. Flash photos or umbrellas. 8:30 – 10 a.m. $10. per person. See Calendar for days given. Reservations 518-584-0400 Ext 120.
# SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET
Farmers, crafters and bakers bringing their locally grown and certified organic produce; unique gifts of soap, jams and jellies; hand made stoneware and porcelain; flowers and gardening products directly to the consumer in "open-air" markets. Wed 3-6 pm, Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Under the pavilions on High Rock Avenue.
# CHILRREN'S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA
Children can climb into the tree house. Surround themselves in a life sized bubble. Jump aboard the Saratoga Trolley. Drive the Fire Truck and explore the Fire House. Imagine being a child in 1885 in the "attic" where they can play with replica wooden toys, pretend to cook food in the fireplace, have a tea party and so much more! Play in Happy’s Diner, where they can prepare and serve the food. Enjoy the Bank, Central Market Grocery Store & Post Office. Tue- Sat 9:30 - 4:30. Sun noon - 4:30. $5. under 1 free. Parking. Children's Museum 69 Caroline St. 518-584-5540.
# SARATOGA NATURA TRAILS
Enjoy the good weather with a relaxing nature walk...
Bog Meadow Nature Trail. This two mile trail follows the path of an abandoned railway. Three distinct wetland communities are present along the trail and visitors are likely to see a variety of wildlife throughout the seasons. The trail, which includes an extensive boardwalk system, may be enjoyed on foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis. Take Lake Ave./Rt. 29 east from town. Go through the traffic light at Weibel Ave. The trail entrance will be about 300 yards on your right.
# SARATOGA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB TRAIL
The half-mile trail is an easy walk through a lovely forested area to a beautiful view of the Lake Lonely northern shore. Here, users can also enjoy a platform seating and viewing area to rest or enjoy a picnic lunch. The trail is open year round and is perfect for young children or those who prefer shorter hikes. The Club is located on Route 9N (Union Ave) about 1 mile east of the Northway I87. A special parking area is located on Union Avenue just east of the Golf Club entrance. Look for the large white pillars and a black gate. The trail starts by going through the gate and following the path around to the left.
