August Events 2010
SARATOGA VISITOR’S TROLLEY
Just stand on any street corner and wave it down. Runs every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Goes from Case Center, Skidmore College, down Broadway, to the Hall of Springs at SPAC & back. Fare: $1 one way, $2 round trip.
August 1 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. Watch while the thoroughbreds prepare for future races. A buffet breakfast is served on The Porch of the Clubhouse or bring your own. Admission to breakfast is free. Take the tour to the backstretch. Leave before 10 a.m. to receive a parking refund. Saratoga Race Course. 518-584-6200
August 1 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature races: Ruffian Handicap (GI) $250,000; Fourstardave Handicap (GII) $150,000, and Curlin $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 1 Saratoga Polo. Saratoga’s most extreme sport since 1898! Polo matches are played every Wed., Friday, & Sunday. Gates open at 4 pm. Matches at 5:30 pm. Tailgate, picnic or buy food and beverages there. Call for field location. 518-584-8108
August 1 SPAC Special Event – O.A.R. with Citizen Cope. 7:30 pm. $36. $22 lawn. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 1 The 16th Annual Turning Point Parade. Commemorating the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 during the American Revolutionary War in historic Schuylerville. The original idea for the Turning Point Parade was to serve as a public reminder of the importance of this area in the history of our country, in particular, the defeat of the British Army in 1777 during the American War for Independence. The American victory at Saratoga convinced France to join the war and support the American cause. The Turning Point Parade is one of the largest parades in upstate New York, lasting for one and one-half hours. It contains 15 musician groups and over 100 other units. Spectacular fireworks in the evening. 1 pm. Free. Rte. 29, Schuylerville. Just 15 miles from Saratoga Springs. Festival lasts until 10 pm.
http://turningpointparade.com/August 1 Antique Show and Flea Market. This is the really BIG show. Over 150 vendors from around the US and Canada. Offering treasured antiques, collectibles, crafts and more. Many items will appear for sale here for the first time at any show. Free parking. Leashed pets OK. A dozen concessions providing a variety of good foods at reasonable prices. Sat. 8 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm. $2. Ticket good for both days. 65 yrs + $1. Under 14 free. Washington County Fairground, Rte 29, Greenwich. 518-331-5004
August 1 Saratoga Choral Festival. Performing the Mozart Coronation Mass and Dixit & Magnificat, and Brahms Neue Liebeslieder. 3 pm. $25. Spa Little Theater. 518-584-9330
August 1 Oberlin Rising Stars Organ Concert. Wesley Hall will be playing the historic Round Lake 1,900 pipe Ferris Tracker Organ (1857), the oldest, unaltered organ of its kind in the U.S. Standing 34 feet high, it is the oldest, largest three-manual organ in the United States. 8 pm. $10. Seniors $8. Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake. 518-899-3257
August 2 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 2 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Jockey Autograph Book Give-away day. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Amsterdam (GII) $150,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 2 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival presents The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. Performing Beethoven Trio in B Flat, Opus 11, Shostakovich Trio in E Minor, Opus 67, and Brahms Trio in B Opus 8. 8 pm. $36.50 - $41.50. Spa Little Theater, SPAC. 518-584-9330
August 2 SPAC Special Event – Counting Crows with Augustana. 6:30 pm. $57, $47 & $37. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 2-3 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Selected Yearling Sales. Many familiar names were sold at these sales: Man-O’ War, Danzig, Conquistador Cielo, Black Tie Affair, Colonial Affair, Go For Gin, and Monarchos to name but a few. The circular Pavilion has large glass windows through which the public is invited to listen to the bidding while watching all the exciting action. Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion. George St. @ East Ave. 518-584-4700
August 3 Lunch time Concert at Saratoga Battlefield. The track is closed but music is echoing in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the scenic views while Dave Ruch plays “Traditional and Historical Songs of New York” that tell the rich history of the region from Revolution into a growing nation. Noon – 1 pm. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
August 3 Dark Tuesday Tasting Tour. Taste five different mineral springs on a one hour tour through Saratoga Spa State Park while learning about the history and geology of this unique region. Each participant will receive a souvenir cup, courtesy of the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. 11 am. $3 per person. Spa State Park. Please call at 518-584-2000 Ext. 116.
August 3 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival presents Sarah Chang, violin, and Andrew Von Oeyen. piano. With Chantal Juillet, violin, Che Hung Chen, viola and Efe Baltacigil, cello. Performing Ravel Valses Nobles et Sentimentale for solo piano, Fauré Quartet for piano and strings #1 in C Minor, and Franck Sonata for violin and Piano in A Major. 8 pm. $36.50 - $41.50. Spa Little Theater, SPAC. 518-584-9330
August 4 Saratoga Polo. See August 1st for details.
August 4 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 4 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: De La Rose $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 4 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Opening night with Yo-Yo Ma. Elgar: Cello Concerto. Strauss: Don Juan, and Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring. 8 pm. $72.50, $66.50, $49.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC. 518-584-9330
August 4 Saratoga Farmers Market. Farmers, crafters and bakers bringing their locally grown and certified organic produce, unique gifts of soap, jams and jellies; handmade stoneware and porcelain; flowers and gardening products directly to the consumer in "open-air" markets. Wed 3-6 pm, Sat. 9-1 p.m. Under the pavilions on High Rock Avenue.
August 4 Haunted History Ghostwalk. Author, researcher, and 'supernatural historian' Mason Winfield leads walking tour of the history, architecture, and parapsychological aspects of Saratoga Springs. $10. $7 kids (7-11). 7-8:30 pm. Rain or shine. Leaves from Arts Center, 320 Broadway. 518-584-4132
August 4-5 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about the backstretch, exercise riders, trainers and horses. You will see the historic Horse Haven track and 19th century barns. Covers about 1½ miles. Walking shoes recommended. Age 10 and up. No strollers or backpacks, video cameras, flash photos or umbrellas. Tour leaves from Racing Museum parking lot entrance. 8:30 – 10 a.m. $10. per person. Reservations required. 518-584-0400 Ext 120.
August 5 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 5 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature races: John Morrissey (NYB) $75,000 and A.P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase (GII) $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 5 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Pre-Performance Talks. See above Aug 4th for details.
August 5 The Philadelphia Orchestra. A Century of Broadway. Jeff Tyzik, Conductor, Christiane Noll, Soprano, Doug LaBrecque, Baritone. Includes selections from My Fair Lady, Sweeney Todd, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and more. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC
August 6 Chamber Music at Luzerne. World class concerts by faculty and guest artists performing classical, original, Avant-Garde compositions in a relaxed atmosphere. 8 pm. $10. Children $5. Luzerne Chamber Music Festival, 203 Lake Road, Lake Luzerne. 518-696-2771
August 6 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Pre-Performance Talks. See Aug 4th above for details.
August 6 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Family Night, Charles Dutoit, Conductor. Kirill Gerstein, Piano, Alec Baldwin, Narrator, Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila , Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Liszt: Piano Concerto No.2, Stravinsky : Suite from The Firebird. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 6 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 6 Saratoga Polo. See August 1st for details.
August 6 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: St. John’s Call $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 6 UpBeat On the Roof. Tom Akstens and Neil Rossi will be performing American roots music on the roof of the Tang Museum. Inside in case of rain. 7 pm. Free. Tang Museum, Skidmore College 518-580-8080
August 6 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
August 6 George Thorogood & The Destroyers. The great slide guitarist George Thorogood returns to The Egg in support of his latest release "The Dirty Dozen" and his classic blues-rockers such as "Bad to the Bone," and "Move it on Over." 8 pm. $50, $42.50. The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-473-1845
August 6-7 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 6-7 Haunted History Ghostwalk. Saratoga Springs has a history in several major areas. Its haunting, too, come in layers of meaning and these tours of the picturesque village bring much of it out. Author, researcher and supernatural historian Mason Winfield leads this walking tour of the history, architecture, and parapsychological aspects of Saratoga Springs. $10. $7. Kids (7-11). Rain or shine. Leaves from the Arts Center. 320 Broadway. 518-584-4132
August 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. Free and open to the public. Stop at the Arts Center Gallery to pick up the list of participating venues. Arts Center, 320 Broadway. 518-584-4132
August 7 Double M Professional Rodeo. Great family entertainment. Bull riding, Bareback riding, Team roping, clowns and more. Tennessee style BBQ at 6 pm. Rodeo action 8 pm. $15 Adults ($25 with BBQ). Children $10 ($17 with BBQ). Double Western Store, 678 Rte 67, Ballston Spa. 518-885-9543
August 7 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Pre-Performance Talks. See above Aug 4th for details.
August 7 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Charles Dutoit, Conductor, Leah Crocetto, Soprano, Mary Phillips, Mezzo Soprano, Phillipe Castagner, Tenor, Nathan Berg, Bass, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante, K. 297b, for winds and orchestra, Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Choral. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC
August 7 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 7 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature races: Whitney Handicap (GI) $750,000 and The Test (GI) $250,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 7 Saratoga Farmer’s Market. See Aug 4th
August 7-8 Lakeside Farm Arts aud Crafts Show. Outdoor show. 9 am – 4 pm. Free admission. Lakeside Farms, Northway Exit 11, Ballston Lake. 518-899-6138
August 7-8 Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearling Sales. The circular Pavilion has large glass windows through which the public is invited to listen to the bidding while watching all the exciting action. Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion. George St. @ East Ave.
August 7-8 Dog Agility Show. Super talented canines and their masters compete in a remarkable dog agility venue. Sat & Sun. 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Eagle Mills Cider Mill and Family Fun Park 383 County Route 38, Broadalbin. 518-883-8700
August 8 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 8 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 8 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Rachel Alexandra Baseball Cap Give-Away. While quantities last. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature races: Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (GI) $250,000, and the Honorable Miss Handicap (GI) $250,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave.
August 8 18th Century Day. Step back in time. The grounds of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler's country estate abound with 18th century activities, including puppet shows, music, oxen cart rides, blacksmithing, basket weaving, chair caning, candle making, tinsmithing, and more. Noon – 5 pm. Free. Schuyler House, Route 4 Schuylerville. 518-664-9821
August 8 Saratoga Polo. See August 1st for details.
Agust 8 SPAC Special Event – John Mayer with Train. 7 pm. $69.50. $36. Lawn. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 8 Saratoga Harp Colony Concert. A multitude of mellifluous harps will bring a romantic serenade to the city of Saratoga Springs. All of the concerts feature young harpists from many of the world’s finest music schools. 3 pm. Free. Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. 518-580-5320
August 8 Oberlin Rising Stars Organ Concert. John Walthausen of Saratoga Springs, was the first place winner of the American Guild of Organists’ Regional competition for Young Organists. He will be playing the historic Round Lake 1,900-pipe Ferris Tracker Organ (1857), the oldest, unaltered organ of its kind in the U.S. This organ stands 34 feet high and is the oldest, largest three-manual organ in the U.S. 8 pm. $10. Seniors $8. Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake. 518-899-3257
August 9 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 9 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Jockey Autograph Book Give-away day. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Waya $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
Agust 9 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival presents Kirill Gerstein, piano, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano, Chantal Juillet, violin, Performing Dohnanyi Sextet for piano, violin, viola, cello, Clarinet and horn in C major, Faure Dolly Suite for piano 4 hands, and Schumann Quintet for Piano and Strings in E-flat Major. 8 pm. $36.50 - $41.50. Spa Little Theater, SPAC.
August 10 Saratoga Harp Colony Concert. A showcase of internationally acclaimed harpists. A multitude of mellifluous harps will bring a romantic serenade to the city of Saratoga Springs. 7 pm. Free. Zankel Music Center, Skidmore.
Auust 10 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival presents An Evening with the Wister Quartet. Performing Mozart String Quartet and Tchaikovsky Souvenirs de Florence for String Quartet. 8 pm. $36.50 - $41.50. Spa Little Theater, SPAC. 518-584-9330
August 10 Dark Tuesday Tasting Tour. Taste five different mineral springs on a one hour tour through Saratoga Spa State Park while learning about the history and geology of this unique region. Each participant will receive a souvenir cup. 11 am. $3 per person. Spa State Park. Call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.
August 10 Lunch time Concert at Saratoga Battlefield. The track is closed, but music is echoing in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the scenic views while Elizabeth Huntley performs 18th century pieces played upon the Queen of Instruments, the harp. Noon – 1 pm. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
August 11 Saratoga Farmer’s Market. See Aug.4th
August 11 John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. John Mayall, the "Godfather of British Blues" brings his latest incarnation of the Bluesbreakers to The Egg. 8 pm, $34.50. The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-473-1845
August 11 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Talks. See Aug 4th.
August 11 The Philadelphia Orchestra. A Gershwin Evening. Charles Dutoit, Conductor, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Gershwin Piano, Concerto in F, An American in Paris,, I Got Rhythm variations for piano and orchestra,, Porgy and Bess, a Symphonic Picture. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 11 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 11 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: NY Stallion Series – Cab Calloway Div. $100,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave.
August 11 Saratoga Polo. See August 1st for details.
August 11 American Carnage Tour – Slayer & Megadeth. With Special Guest Testament. The American Carnage Tour will mark the first time that Slayer, Megadeath and Testament will have toured the U.S. together since 1991’s epic “Clash of the titans” tour, making this truly a “must see” event. $49.50, $39.50. Glens Falls Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls 518-798-0366
August 11 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
Augut 11-12 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
Agust 11-15 Adirondack Circuit Dog Shows. All AKC breeds, 1,000 + dogs each day. Top dogs usually present for showing, Complete dogs shows each day, Wed, Saratoga Springs Kennel Club, Thu, Glens Falls Kennel Club, Fri, Mohawk Valley Kennel Club, Sat, Southern Adirondack Dog Club, Bennington County Kennel Club. Judging begins 8:30 am. Group judging 2:30 – 5 pm. Many vendors & food concessions. Admission & parking free. Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa. e-mail:
manoralab@aol.com 518-884-9881
August 12 Ranger Guided Ecology Walks. Hands-on, basic-level ecology walks. Come explore the wilder side of Saratoga! Meet a Park Ranger in the Visitor Center parking lot then caravan into the battlefield to discover some of nature`s secrets through hands-on experiments. "Dress for mess!" Plan on getting a little dirty. Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear. Water bottles and insect repellant are recommended. Geared for students grade 4-8, but lots of fun for parents, too! 10 am – 11:30 am. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821
August 12 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 12 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: NY Stallion Series – Statue of Liberty Div. $100,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave.
August 12 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Pre-Performance Talks. See above Aug 4th for details.
August 12 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Date Night. Fireworks after the show. Charles Dutoit, Conductor. Chantal Juillet, Violin, Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Korngold: Violin Concerto, Debussy: La Mer Respighi: The Pines of Rome. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC
August 13 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
August 13 Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Fasig Tipton Sales Pavilion, East & Madison Ave. 518-584-0400 X133
August 13 Hall of Fame Autograph Session. 2:30 pm. Free with admission to track. Outside Silks Room, Saratoga Race Course. 518-584-0400 ext. 109
August 13 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 13 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (GII) $150,000. Halloween in Summer! Celebrate the fun (and sweets) on Halloween in August. Special costume parade. Prizes awarded for the best costume. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 13 Chamber Music at Luzerne. World class concerts by faculty and guest artists performing classical, original, Avant-Garde compositions in a relaxed atmosphere. 8 pm. $10. Children $5. Luzerne Chamber Music Festival, 203 Lake road, Lake Luzerne. 518-696-2771
August 13 Saratoga Polo. See August 1st for details.
August 13 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Pre-Performance Talks. See above Aug 4th for details.
August 13 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Family Night. Rossen Milanov, Conductor. For this very special evening, SPAC's Amphitheatre will become an arena for the astounding acrobatics and aerial feats of CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE. The Orchestra will perform in collaboration with some of the best cirque artists in the world. Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen will perform along with, and above -- the musicians of the Orchestra. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 13 UpBeat On the Roof. Lyle Divinsky will be performing Acoustic soul and funk on the roof of the Tang Museum. Inside in case of rain. 7 pm. Free. Tang Museum, Skidmore College 518-580-8080
August 13-14 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 13-14 Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel. Fully costumed and staged, sung in English with orchestra. 8 pm. $30. Students $20. Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main St. Cambridge. 518-677-2495
August 13-14 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See Aug 6th
August 14 Photo Finish walking tour of the Oklahoma Training Track. This is a unique opportunity to see the backstretch thorough a professional photographer's eyes. Wear comfortable shoes. Please bring your camera. No flash photography. No children under 10. Leaves from the Racing Museum parking lot. Reservations required. 7-9 am. $25. 518-584-0400 Ext 120
August 14 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 14 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Sword Dancer Invitational (GI) $500,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 14 Pre-Performance Arts Buffet and Pre-Performance Talks. See above Aug 4th for details.
August 14 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Evening with an Artist, Rossen Milanov, Conductor. Andre Watts, Piano, Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor", and Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 14 Saratoga Farmer’s Market. See Aug 4th
August 14 Double M Professional Rodeo. See Aug 7th
August 14 Andrew Wyeth: Memory and Magic. Anne Knutson, guest curator for an exhibition of the same name at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will speak on Wyeth’s interest in the concept of magic realism. 2 pm. Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls 518-792-1761
August 14 Swan Lake. Ajkun Ballet Theatre performs "Swan Lake" featuring the magical combination of Tchaikovsky’s music, and compelling story of romance and beauty that mesmerized audiences for more than 100 years, and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how outstanding they can be. Against this atmospheric setting the ethereal visions of the swans illuminated by moonlight combine with the colors of a palace ball in a two acts version choreographed by Chiara Ajkun. 7:30 pm. $29, $17 Seniors/children. The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-473-1845
August 14-15 Adirondack Museum Antiques Show. Antiquing in the Adirondacks . . . Eclectic, Unexpected. The Show & Sale will feature vintage Adirondack furniture, historic guide boats & canoes, genuine Old Hickory, fine art, Native American jewelry & artifacts, folk art, Oriental & Persian rugs, Olympic advertising, camp & trade signs, taxidermy, books & ephemera for the collector, and everything camp and cottage. $18 Seniors $17, age 6-12 $8. 5 & under Free. 11 am – 6 pm. Rt. 28N & 30, Blue Mountain Lake 518-352-7311
August 15 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 15 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 1st
August 15 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Adirondack (GII) $150,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 15 Flute Concert. Presented by Jan Vinci and the Skidmore Summer Flute Faculty. 7:30 pm Free. Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. 518-580-5320
August 15 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival presents André Watts, piano, Sophie Shao, cello and Richardo Morales, clarinet performing piano works by Chopin, Schubert and Liszt, and Brahms Trio for Clarinet, cello and piano in A Minor. 8 pm. $36.50 - $41.50. Spa Little Theater, SPAC. 518-584-9330
August 15 Saratoga Harp Colony Concert. All of the concerts feature young harpists from many of the world’s finest music schools. A multitude of mellifluous harps will bring a romantic serenade to the city of Saratoga Springs. 3 pm. Free. Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. 518-580-5320
August 15 National Museum of Dance - Hall of Fame Induction. Michael Jackson will be inducted. 5 pm. $50 includes cocktails. National Museum of Dance. 99 S. Broadway. 518-584-2225
August 16 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. Watch while the thoroughbreds prepare for future races. A buffet breakfast is served on The Porch of the Clubhouse or bring your own. Admission to breakfast is free. Take the tour to the backstretch. Leave before 10 a.m. to receive a parking refund. Saratoga Race Course. 518-584-6200
August 16 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Jockey Autograph Book Give-away day. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Saratoga Special (GII) $150,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 17 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival presents The Ebène Quartet performing Mozart Divertimento, Bartok String Quartet #1, and Beethoven Quartet in C Sharp Minor. 8 pm. $36.50 - $41.50. Spa Little Theater, SPAC. 518-584-9330
August 17 One Fine Day. An elegant garden party. Enjoy this afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation in its gorgeous Victorian garden setting. Bring your friends, dine on gourmet food and enjoy complimentary specialty wines. Pampering service providers will be on hand to give both body and soul a little summertime lift, then relax and browse our spectacular silent auction. All proceeds benefit Shelters of Saratoga. Call 518-581-1097 or email sosdevelopment@nycap.rr.com to reserve your spot. 1-4 pm. $65. Union Gables B & B. 55 Union Ave. 518-581-1097
August 17 Lunch time Concert at Saratoga Battlefield. The track is closed, but music is echoing in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Bring a bag lunch, enjoy the scenic views while we celebrate America’s musical roots played on fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin by virtuosos Tom Akstens and Neil Rossi. Noon – 1 pm. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
August 17 SPAC Special Event Kiss. With The Academy Is. . . The Envy. 6:30 pm. $131, $76.50, $46.50. Lawn $26.50. SPAC
August 18 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 18 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Troy $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 18 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Peter Oundjian, Conductor, Sarah Chang, Violin, Mozart: Magic Flute Overture, Shostakovich: Violin Conc. No. 1, Brahms: Symphony No. 2. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC
August 18 Guided Bike Tours. Enjoy scenic views in American and British fortified areas of the park and stories of 1777 on these guided bicycle tours of the Saratoga Battlefield Park. Helmets required. Leave from the Visitor Center. 6-8 pm. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park . 518-664-9821, ext. 224
August 18 Saratoga Polo. Saratoga’s most extreme sport since 1898! Polo matches are played every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Gates open at 4 pm. Matches at 5:30 p.m. Tailgate, picnic or buy food and beverages there. Experience this Sport of Kings! Call for field location. 518-584-8108
August 18 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
August 18 Saratoga Farmers Market. Farmers, crafters and bakers bringing their locally grown and certified organic produce; unique gifts of soap, jams and jellies; handmade stoneware and porcelain; flowers and gardening products directly to the consumer in "open-air" markets. Wed 3-6 pm, Sat. 9-1 p.m. Under the pavilions on High Rock Avenue.
August 18-19 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 19 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 19 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: West Point (NYB) $100,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 19 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Date Night. Wicked Divas, Steven Reineke, Conductor, Julia Murney and Jennifer Laura Thompson, Vocalists. POPS. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 19 Spa State Park History Lecture. Learn about the rich history of the Saratoga Spa State Park and the Roosevelt Baths, as well as the other remaining bath house buildings within the park including the Washington Bath House and the Lincoln Baths. 11 am. Free, but reservations are recommended. National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway. 518-584-2225
August 20 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
August 20 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 20 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 20 Upbeat On the Roof. The Blue Olives will be performing Funky blues, jazz and classic rock. on the roof of the Tang Museum. Inside in case of rain. 7 pm. Free. Tang Museum, Skidmore College 518-580-8080
August 20 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Yaddo (NYB) $100,000. Fabulous Fillies Day. Join in the “pink” atmosphere as the Race Course flaunts its fashion, style and glamour to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Lifestyle Expo 9 – 10:30 and 11 am – 5 pm. Featuring products and information focused on fashion, health care, personal improvement and more. Near the Big Red Spring. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 20 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Family Night. Lawrence Foster, Conductor, Garrick Ohlsson, Piano, Mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov: , Overture to Khovantchina, Rachmaninoff: Piano Conc. No. 3, Dvorak: Symphony No. 8. Fireworks after the show. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 20-21 Saratoga Beer - Bourbon – Scotch Invitational. This is an upscale tasting event for consumers and an award event for brewers and distillers. The event will provide a unique opportunity for consumers to sample a wide variety of beers, bourbons and scotches in a comfortable upscale environment. There will be numerous food stations throughout the event space. The event will encompass well over 35,000 square feet of space indoor as well as outdoors which will ensure a comfortable environment for visitors and attendees. The Cigar Event will be held outdoor on the patio area. 12:30 – 4:30 and 6:30 – 10:30. $100 and up. Saratoga Springs City Center and Saratoga Hilton Hotel. 845-532-8000
August 20-21 American Mountain Men. The grounds of the Adirondack Museum will become a lively 19th century tent city with an encampment of American Mountain Men interpreting the fur trade and a variety of survival skills. Discover the equipment and techniques mountain men used for backwoods cooking while out on the wilderness. The group will interpret the lives and times of traditional mountain men with colorful demonstrations and displays of shooting, tomahawk and knife throwing, furs, fire starting and cooking, clothing of both eastern and western mountain styles, period firearms, and more. 10 am – 5 pm. $18. Children (6-12) $8. Adirondack Museum, Rt. 28N/30, Blue Mountain Lake. 518-352-7311
August 21 Saratoga Savoy Diamond Dance. Hours of live music by Sonny & Perley. 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.
August 21 Saratoga Harp Colony Concert. A multitude of mellifluous harps will bring a romantic serenade to the city of Saratoga Springs. All of the concerts feature young harpists from many of the world’s finest music schools. 3 pm. Free. Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway. 518-587-4688
August 21 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Alabama (GI) $500,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 21 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Sponsored by Skidmore College Tchaikovsky Spectacular - 1812 Overture. Lawrence Foster, Conductor, Khatia Buniatshvili, Piano, Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Piano Concerto No. 1, Romeo & Juliet,, 1812 Overture. Fireworks after the show. 8 pm. $72.50. $66.50, $49.50, $41.50, $31. Lawn $18. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 21 Saratoga Farmer’s Market. See Aug.18th
August 21 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 21 Caffe Lena Presents Aztec Two-Step. 7 pm $29. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022
Augst 21-22 The Saratoga Arts Celebration. This new event will celebrate the visual and performing arts. A fine art and fine crafts festival will showcase the juried works of 100 fine artists and invited performers. There will be demonstrations, art talks, performances, activities for children and families. A food court will add a local flavor to the event. The event takes place indoors and out, rain or shine. Admission. FREE. 10 am – 5 pm. National Museum of Dance, 99 S Broadway. 518-584-2225
August 22 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 22 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 22 Photo Finish walking tour of the Oklahoma Training Track. This is a unique opportunity to see the backstretch thorough a professional photographer's eyes. Wear comfortable shoes. Please bring your camera. No flash photography. No children under 10. Leaves from the Racing Museum parking lot. Reservations required. 7-9 am. $25. 518-584-0400 Ext 120
August 22 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Saratoga Umbrella Give-Away. While quantities last. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Lake Placid (GII) $150,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 22 Dueling Organ Concert. A Round Lake Tradition. William Hubert and Carl Hackert will return to the Auditorium to create the beautiful music on the antique Ferris organ and the modern electronic organ. 8 pm. $10. Seniors $8. Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake. 518-899-3257
August 23 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 23 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Jockey Autograph Book Give-away day. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Union Avenue (NYB) $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
Augst 23-29 Washington County Fair. The Washington County Fair is in its 119th year of offering a great agricultural tradition, and we invite you to experience the “Blue Ribbon” of fairs. Come and enjoy the food, the special events, the great rides and more animals than anywhere else. Tractor, truck, ATV, antique tractor and big rig truck pulls. Free parking, free seating for all grandstand entertainment and the over 40 shows and judged events happening daily. 10 am – 11 pm. $10. Under 14 free. Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte 29 between Schuylerville and Greenwich. 518-692-2464
August 24 Art in the Park. Over seventy exhibiting artists, who work in a wide variety of media. Refreshments. Fun for all. 10 am – 5pm. Congress Park. 518-584-4132
August 24 Lunch time Concert at Saratoga Battlefield. The track is closed, but music is echoing in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Bring a bag lunch, enjoy hearing the Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps perform tunes that wafted over Revolutionary Battlefields while providing inspiration and commands to soldiers. Noon – 1 pm. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
August 24 Dark Tuesday Tasting Tour. Taste five different mineral springs on a one hour tour through Saratoga Spa State Park while learning about the history and geology of this unique region. Each participant will receive a souvenir cup, courtesy of the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. 11 am. $3 per person. Saratoga Spa State Park. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.
August 25 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 25 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Albany (NYB) $100,000. Stewarts Ice Cream Eating Contest. Contests in 3 groups: kids, teens and adults, as they battle to see who can down a pint of ice cream the fastest. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave.
August 25 Saratoga Polo. See August 18th for details.
August 25 SPAC Special Event - Creed. 7:30 pm. $26. Lawn $16. SPAC
August 25 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
August 25 Saratoga Farmer’s Market. See Aug.18th
August 25 Justin Bieber in concert. Pop singer Justin Bieber was barely into his teens when he released his platinum-selling debut, My World, and became one of the 2009's youngest success stories.7 pm. $51.50, $41.50 & $31.50. Times Union Center, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany 518-487-2000
August 25-26 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 26 Ranger Guided Ecology Walks. Hands-on, basic-level ecology walks. Come explore the wilder side of Saratoga! Meet a Park Ranger in the Visitor Center parking lot then caravan into the battlefield to discover some of nature`s secrets through hands-on experiments. "Dress for mess!" --plan on getting a little dirty. Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear. Water bottles and insect repellant are recommended. Geared for students grade 4-8, but lots of fun for parents, too! 10 am – 11:30 am. Free. Saratoga National Historical Park. 518-664-9821, ext. 224
August 26 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 26 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: NY Turf Writers Cup Handicap Steeplechase (GI) $100,000. Feast of San Gennaro. Get a taste if Italy. Indulge in some Italian food favorites, enjoy the classic songs of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, or try your hand at the traditional dance, the Tarantella. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 27 Caffe Lena Presents Sonny & Perley. 8 pm - $18. Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022
August 27 Haunted History Ghostwalk. See August 4th
August 27 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 27 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Bernard Baruch Handicap (GII) $200,000. Battle of the Brews. This “pint sized” competition brings big brewers to the backyard. Patrons 21 or older may sample some great microbrews. Admission to the “Battle of the Brews” $25. Proceeds benefit American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 27 SPAC Special Event - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with Special Guests Crosby, Stills, & Nash. 7:30 pm. SPAC
August 27 Wine, Cheese & Salsa Party.8 pm. Tiznow Restaurant 84 Henry St. 518-226-0655
August 27 Saratoga Polo. See August 18th for details.
August 27 UpBeat On the Roof. Doc Scanlon's Rhythm Boys with Jonathan Russell will be performing Funky blues, jazz and classic rock. on the roof of the Tang Museum. Inside in case of rain. 7 pm. Free. Tang Museum, Skidmore College 518-580-8080
August 27-28 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 28 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. 12:30 post time today. Feature races: Travers Stakes (GI) $1,000,000, King’s Bishop (GI) $250,000, Ballerina (GI) $250,000, Ballston Spa (GII) $200,000, and Victory Ride (GIII) $100,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 28 Saratoga Bridges Travers Day at the Races. This event includes premium seating and hospitality with a delicious buffet and beverage service at The Carousel Restaurant. Join us while we enjoy the thrill of the most exciting day of Saratoga’s racing season. Benefit Saratoga Bridges. 11:30 am. $125. Carousel Restaurant, Saratoga Race Course. 518-587-0723
August 28 Saratoga Farmer’s Market. See Aug.18th
August 28 Milonga Tango Party. Featuring authentic tangos and modern tangos from Uruguay and Argentina and a separate room for Latin Dancing. Includes beginning Argentine tango lesson at 8:15 pm, food, drinks, and candle light. 8-11 pm. $10. Saratoga Savoy, 7 Wells St. 518-587-5132
August 28 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. 7 pm. & 9:30 pm. $27 Caffe Lena. 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022
August 28-29 Saratoga Arms Fair. 250 exhibit tables. Fine collector guns, military souvenirs, books, Americana and militaria for show and sale. Door prizes. Come buy, sell, trade Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3. $8, Seniors $7, Under 14 free. Saratoga City Center. 518-664-9743
August 29 Exclusive Oklahoma Training Track Tour. See Aug. 4th
August 29 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 29 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Personal Ensign (GI) $300,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 29 Saratoga Polo. See August 18th for details.
August 29 Uproar Festival Tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Stone Sour, Halestorm, Airborne, Hail the Villain and New Medicine. SPAC 518-584-9330
August 30 Breakfast at the Thoroughbred Track. See Aug 16th
August 30 America’s finest thoroughbred racing. Jockey Autograph Book Give-away day. Gates open 11 am. Post time 1 pm. Feature race: Saratoga Dew (NYB) $75,000. Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave. 518-584-6200
August 31 Dark Tuesday Tasting Tour. Taste five different mineral springs on a one hour tour through Saratoga Spa State Park while learning about the history and geology of this unique region. Each participant will receive a souvenir cup, courtesy of the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. 11 am. $3 per person. Saratoga Spa State Park. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.
FROM ELEGANCE TO ASHES
How Fire Changed Downtown Saratoga Springs
Great fires in Saratoga Springs have destroyed property, taken lives and created gaping holes in the cityscape. Entire blocks were lost due to massive and uncontrollable conflagrations. This exhibit focuses on four areas of the city and some of the most its most infamous fires. It analyzes the impact they had on the city and its people. This exhibition tells a story of not only devastation, but of re-birth and perseverance. $5. Adults, $4 Seniors & Students. Under 12 Free. Mon – Sat 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 - 4 pm. Historical Society of Saratoga Springs. Canfield Casino. 518-584-6920.
“Today, Saratoga is again proudly strutting its stuff as a resort hot spot in upstate New York. In warm months, Saratoga hits high stride with the advent of 6 weeks of horse racing at one of the world's prettiest tracks, public parks in full bloom, and an enviable offering of culture, with both the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra in summer residence. Horse-mad, cigar-smoking track bettors mingle with urban sophisticates in designer outfits at outdoor cocktail parties, while families hit the trails in Saratoga State Spa Park and soak up classical music concerts and outdoor picnics.” Frommers.
HERE’S WHERE YOU WILL FIND. . .
* On or within 2 blocks of the Saratoga Visitors Trolley route.
Adirondack Museum Rte 28N/30, Blue Mountain Lake 518-352-7311
Adelphi Hotel *365 Broadway 518-587-4688
Arts Center * 320 Broadway 518-584-4132
Caffè Lena * 47 Phila St. 518-583-0022
Canfield Casino * In Congress Park (See below)
Congress Park * On Broadway at Congress St.
Double M Rodeo Arena, 678 Rte 67, Malta. 518-885-9543
Eagle Mills. County Hwy #138, off Rte 29, Broadalbin 518-883-8700
Egg, The. Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-473-1845
Fasig-Tipton Pavilion East Ave @ George St. 518-584-4700
Glens Falls Civic Center
Hall of Springs * In Spa State Park, Ave. of the Pines. 518-583-3003
Harness Track See Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
High Rock Park * Farmer’s Market, High Rock Ave.
Hubbard Hall 25 E. Main St., Cambridge. 518-232-2347
Hyde Collection 161 Warren St. Glens Falls, 518-798-0366
Lakeside Farms, Northway Exit 11, Ballston lake 518-899-6138
Luzerne Music Center, 203 Lake Tour Rd, Lake Luzerne 518-696-2771
National Museum of Dance -99 S. Broadway 518-584-2225
National Museum of Racing 191 Union Ave. 518-584-0400
Racing Museum See National Museum of Racing above.
Round Lake Village Auditorium Exit 11 off I-87. 518-899-2800
Saratoga Arts Center * See Arts Center.
Saratoga Battlefield See Saratoga National Historical Park.
Saratoga City Center 522 Broadway 518-584-0027
Saratoga County Fairgrounds Ballston Spa 518-884-9881
Saratoga Farmers Market In High Rock Park.
Saratoga Gaming & Raceway Crescent Ave. 518-584-2110
Saratoga Music Hall * 3rd floor of City Hall on Broadway.
Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater. 518-664-9821
Saratoga Performing Arts Center * See SPAC below.
Saratoga Racecourse Union Ave. 518-584-6200
Saratoga Savoy 7 Wells St. Lower Level. 518-587-5132
Saratoga Spa State Park * Off S. Broadway (Rte 9)
Spa Little Theatre * Saratoga Spa State Park.
Schuyler House Rte 4, Schuylerville 518-664-9821
SPAC * Saratoga Performing Arts Center – in the Saratoga Spa State Park. 518-587-3330
Tang Museum * Skidmore College North Broadway 5518-80-8080
Times Union Center 51 Pearl St., Albany 518-487-2000
Union Gables Bed &Breakfast 55 Union Ave. 518-581-1097
Washington County Fairgrounds, Route 29, Greenwich. 518-331-5004
Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. N. Broadway 518-580-5320
Make the most of your track experience.
BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA IS A RACE DAY TRADITION.
Every race day morning from 7 to 9:30 a.m., a buffet breakfast is served on the porch of the Clubhouse while the Thoroughbreds prepare for future races. Admission to breakfast is free with the exception of Travers Day. The Race Course is cleared at the conclusion of the Breakfast at Saratoga program. Those who elect to attend the afternoon races are charged admission upon reentering the track. Patrons who leave before 10 a.m. receive a parking refund ($10 trackside). There will be no parking refunds issued on Travers Day.
Money-Saving tip. If you can’t get into the restaurant, bring your own breakfast or buy coffee, Danish, etc. there and sit and eat it in a Clubhouse box while you watch the morning action.
TRAM RIDE TO THE HISTORIC STABLE AREA.
One of the highlights of the breakfast program is the free tram and walking tour of the famous and historic stable area. The first tour leaves the main Clubhouse entrance at 8 a.m. with 5 additional trams leaving approximately every 15 minutes. Tour is roughly 45 minutes in length from start to finish. Last tour leaves at 9:15 or when the last tram is full to capacity. Get in line early. The Tram Tour is available every race day except Travers Day, Saturday, August 28, 2010 and closing day.
ATTENTION ORCHESTRA LOVERS
Pre-Performance Arts Buffet. Popular Arts Buffet offered before all Philadelphia Orchestra performances. On the SPAC grounds at the historic Hall of Springs. Dinner begins @ 5:30 pm. Call 583-3003 for reservations.
Pre-Performance Talks. Ticket holders may enrich their SPAC experience. Noted artists and experts in music present insights before every orchestra performance. $5. Call 518-584-9330 ext. 113
Experience the excitement of being a Jockey. Ride the horse racing simulator. This interactive exhibit links video on a 50-inch screen and an electronic horse to give visitors the experience of riding a Thoroughbred on the Saratoga Race Course . Riders will be able to choose from three levels: Warm-up, Apprentice and Jockey. The “horse” faces a screen of the track. Riders must be at least 12 hands (48 inches) tall to ride. The simulator operates daily from noon to 4pm (9 to 5 during the racing season) or by reservation by calling 518-584-0400 ext. 124. $5 plus the price of admission. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave. (across from the Track).
