Schedule Grid
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01: City Center
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Audiostars |
The McKrells |
Audiostars |
The McKrells |
Audiostars |
The McKrells |
| Food Available; Stage hosted by Star Radio 101.3 fm & WABY 1160 am; The African Experience performing at 5:30pm |
02A: Saratoga Hilton Gallery
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Second Generation Steel Drum Band |
Second Generation Steel Drum Band |
Second Generation Steel Drum Band |
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02B: Saratoga Hilton Broadway Room
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Ramblin’ Jug Stompers |
Ramblin’ Jug Stompers |
Ramblin’ Jug Stompers |
Aged in the Hills |
Aged in the Hills |
Aged in the Hills |
03: Temple Sinai
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Maria Zemantauski |
Maria Zemantauski |
Maria Zemantauski |
Addie and Olin Unleashed |
Addie and Olin Unleashed |
Addie and Olin Unleashed |
04: Saratoga Springs Post Office
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Same Blood Folk |
Same Blood Folk |
Same Blood Folk |
Doug Kwartler Band |
Doug Kwartler Band |
Doug Kwartler Band |
| Stamp Cancellation Event 6-11:30pm |
05: Adirondack Trust Company
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Edward T. Clifford--- “the Human Jukebox” |
L. B. Walker |
Edward T. Clifford--- “the Human Jukebox” |
L. B. Walker |
Edward T. Clifford--- “the Human Jukebox” |
L. B. Walker |
06: Saratoga City Music Hall
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Saratoga City Ballet |
Saratoga City Ballet |
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Bluz House Rockers |
Bluz House Rockers |
Bluz House Rockers |
07: Hampton Inn
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Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers |
Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers |
Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers |
Happy Balky and The Good Livin' |
Happy Balky and The Good Livin' |
Happy Balky and The Good Livin' |
08: NYS Military Museum (the Armory)
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77th Regimental Balladeers |
77th Regimental Balladeers |
77th Regimental Balladeers |
77th Regimental Balladeers |
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| 6-10pm free refreshments, photo ops, exhibits open |
09A: Lake Avenue Elementary Gym #1
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Mr. Twisty |
Mr. Twisty |
Steve Charney |
Steve Charney |
Steve Charney |
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| 5-6pm Mr. Twisty |
09B: Lake Avenue Elementary Gym #2
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The Zucchini Brothers |
The Zucchini Brothers |
The Zucchini Brothers |
Vinny Mark |
Vinny Mark |
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09C: Lake Avenue Elementary Auditorium
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Melvin the Magnificent |
Melvin the Magnificent |
Melvin the Magnificent |
Jeff Taveggia—Juggler Extraordinaire |
Jeff Taveggia—Juggler Extraordinaire |
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| Food available all evening in the cafeteria |
10: St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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Helderberg Madrigal Singers |
Helderberg Madrigal Singers |
Helderberg Madrigal Singers |
The Mop & Bucket Company |
The Mop & Bucket Company |
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| Food Available |
11: Presbyterian New England Congregational Church Hall
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Imagining Lennon---Tom Raider |
Imagining Lennon---Tom Raider |
Imagining Lennon---Tom Raider |
Brian Patneaude Quartet |
Brian Patneaude Quartet |
Brian Patneaude Quartet |
12: First Baptist Church
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Hair of the Dog |
Hair of the Dog |
Hair of the Dog |
Professor Louie and the Crowmatrix |
Professor Louie and the Crowmatrix |
Professor Louie and the Crowmatrix |
| Roast Beef Dinner Served 4:00 to 8:00pm, desserts, take-out |
13: The Children's Museum at Saratoga
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The Storycrafters |
The Storycrafters |
The Storycrafters |
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| Museum Exhibits/Interactives Open 6pm |
14: Saratoga Springs Public Library
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Jeff Brisbin |
Al & Kathy Bain |
Rick Bolton & the Dwyer Sisters |
Matt McCabe, Rick Bolton and Arlin Greene |
Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys |
Jesse Champagne |
15: Café Lena
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Beaucoup Blue |
Beaucoup Blue |
Beaucoup Blue |
Jeremy Wallace Trio |
Jeremy Wallace Trio |
Jeremy Wallace Trio |
| Food Available |
16: Key Bank
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Alana Sangiacomo |
Kate McDonnell |
Alana Sangiacomo |
Kate McDonnell |
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18: Winter Wonder Wagon to Beekman
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| "Winter Wonder Wagon" rides to Beekman Street Art District 7-11 |
19: Beekman Street Arts District
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| Gallery Exhibits, Refreshments, famed cartoonist John McPherson, Music, & Interactives 6:30-11 • See below or program page for complete info |
20: Congress Park Carousel
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African Experience |
| Open all evening weather permitting. 50 cents per ride. The African Experience performing at 11:40pm on the lawn near the Carousel |
21: Saratoga Visitors Center
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Leona Casey Signor |
Hollis Palmer |
Leona Casey Signor |
Hollis Palmer |
Leona Casey Signor |
Hollis Palmer |
| Ice Sculpting on the lawn after 6pm |
22A: The Saratoga Co. Arts Council Gallery
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Parnas Duo |
Parnas Duo |
Parnas Duo |
The Callen Sisters |
The Callen Sisters |
The Callen Sisters |
22B: The Saratoga Co. Arts Council Dee Sarno Theater
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Film Festival |
Film Festival |
Film Festival |
Film Festival |
Film Festival |
Film Festival |
23: NBT Bank
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Chayanak |
Chayanak |
Chayanak |
Barefoot Boys |
Barefoot Boys |
Barefoot Boys |
24: St. Peter's Church
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Adirondack Baroque Consort |
Adirondack Baroque Consort |
Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus |
Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus |
Lake George Opera at Saratoga |
Lake George Opera at Saratoga |
25: St. Peter's Parish Center
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Nite Train with Jared Alpern |
Nite Train with Jared Alpern |
Nite Train with Jared Alpern |
Johnny Rabb and the Jailhouse Rockers |
Johnny Rabb and the Jailhouse Rockers |
Johnny Rabb and the Jailhouse Rockers |
26: Hilton Garden Inn
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Rick Rourke & Lost Wages |
Rick Rourke & Lost Wages |
Rick Rourke & Lost Wages |
St. James Gate |
St. James Gate |
St. James Gate |
27A: National Museum of Dance Studio 1- rear bldg
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| 6-6:30, 7-7:30, 8-8:40 Elaina - Show Time Belly Dancers (I, D) • 6:30-7, 7:30-8 "The Nutcracker" ballet excerpts |
27B: National Museum of Dance Studio 2 - rear bldg
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| 6-6:30, 7-7:30, 8-8:30 Saratoga Ballet Academy • 6:30-7, 7:30-8, 8:30-9 American Dance Center |
27C: National Museum of Dance Studio 3 - rear bldg
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| 7-7:30, 8-8:30 Class Act Dance • 7:30-8, 8:30-9 Creative Dance Arts Nat’l Museum |
27D: National Museum of Dance Atrium - front bldg
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Tango Fusion |
Tango Fusion |
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28: The Little Theater
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Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) |
Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) |
Racing City Chorus |
Racing City Chorus |
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| Food Available: The African Experience performing at 9:40pm on the lawn between Little Theater and the Automobile Museum |
29A: Saratoga State Park Administration Bldg Lobby
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The Hot Club of Albany |
The Hot Club of Albany |
The Hot Club of Albany |
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| On the park grounds: Windrift Ballooning Hot Air Balloon 7-9, Cosmic Karma Firedancers 9:40 (near roadway/burning sculpture) & Burning Sculpture at 10pm! |
30: Saratoga Automobile Museum
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| Food Available; Exhibits open 6-10pm; The African Experience performing at 9:40pm on the lawn: the Reminiscents 6:30.7:45,9; the Nisky Dixie Cats 7,8:20,9:30 |
31: YMCA West Ave. Branch
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Center of Detention |
Living World Ecology Reptile Show--- Dean Davis |
Center of Detention |
Living World Ecology Reptile Show--- Dean Davis |
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| "Arts & Crafts" and "Make & Takes" 5pm; Schenectady Museum Static Electricity Demo 7-10 pm(shoes and boots must be removed in gym) |
32A: Saratoga Springs HS Auditorium
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Battle of the Bands |
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The Ponytails |
The Ponytails |
The Ponytails |
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| Food Available; Battle of the Bands 5-7pm |
32B: Saratoga Springs HS Large Gym
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Joey Thomas Big Band |
Joey Thomas Big Band |
Joey Thomas Big Band |
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| Stage hosted by WABY 1160 am |
32C: Saratoga Springs HS Small Gym
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World Awareness Children’s Museum |
World Awareness Children’s Museum |
World Awareness Children’s Museum |
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| Children’s Museum of Science and Technology, 6:30-9:30 pm “Look Listen & Touch”; First Night "Karnival for Kids" World Awareness Children's Museum 7-10 ~ costumes & instruments, bouncety bounce, arts |
32D: Saratoga Springs HS Small Auditorium
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Comedy with Greg Aidala and Clayton Fletcher |
Comedy with Greg Aidala and Clayton Fletcher |
Comedy with Greg Aidala and Clayton Fletcher |
Comedy with Greg Aidala and Clayton Fletcher |
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33: Saratoga Coffee Traders
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Maggie Doherty & Zac Rossi |
Maggie Doherty & Zac Rossi |
Maggie Doherty & Zac Rossi |
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34: 510 Broadway
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Jo Henley Band |
Jo Henley Band |
Jo Henley Band |
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| 510 Broadway is across Broadway from Temple Sinai (location #3). The Jo Henly Band was formerly scheduled at FedEx Kinkos |
First Night Signature Sponsor
COMMUNITY EVENTS ON THE PLAZA OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTER
- ADD your thoughts, dreams, and resolutions to the GE “Imagination Board”!
- FREE Hot Chocolate from 5 to 8 p.m. outside the Center—courtesy of
Signature Sponsor GE!
- PLUS, from 6 to 10 p.m., have a free commemorative photo taken by the
gazebo, and see it after the event on the YMCA of Saratoga’s website
- AND, get a free glowstick to light up the night all evening—courtesy of GE!
EARLY EVENT! ICE SKATING EXHIBITION -
Weibel Avenue Ice Rink
The Saratoga Springs Figure Skate Club welcomes the public to its 9th Annual First Night Exhibition. The event begins at 3pm on Wednesday December 31st and admission is FREE. Skaters of all levels will entertain to musical selections including "Love Story". The opening number will be performed by Justin Morrow and Kate Wyble, 2008 U.S. Eastern Sectional Champions.
FIRST NIGHT OPENING CEREMONY AND FIREWORKS -- 5:30 pm - Join us for an opening celebration on Broadway at 5:30 pm outside the City Center. Local dignitaries kick-off an evening to be remembered! Fire dancers, fire eaters, and drummers, plus an “ice castle” gazebo commence our “Fire and Ice”-themed event!
INDEPENDENT FILM FEST - click here for a description of films playing at the Saratoga Arts Council Dee Sarno Theater starting at 6:00pm
WATCH FOR POPULAR FIRST NIGHT WINDOW PERFORMERS ALL ALONG BROADWAY.Click here for more information about the Voices Along Broadway
window performers!
ART EXHIBITS AND INTERACTIVES!
- Hidden Gardens ~ 35 Maple Avenue
Sculpture Garden behind City Hall
- Saratoga Salsa and Spice Co. ~ 398 Broadway
Hot & Cold Food Sampling all evening!
- Crafter’s Gallery ~ 427 Broadway
Window Attraction
- Celtic Treasures ~ 456 Broadway
Window Attraction
- Flores Studio ~ 468 Broadway
Special Attraction
SARATOGA STATE PARK! FIRELIGHT FOR 2009 - OUT WITH OLD, IN WITH THE NEW!
The State Park will play host to a myriad of activities to set your night on fire—literally! Watch the dazzling luminaria glow of a hot air balloon from Windrifter Ballooning on the lawn near the Little Theater venue from 7-9 pm, and then at 9:40 pm the park area just west of the Saratoga Automobile Museum will play host to the Cosmic Karma Fire Spinners performance preceding the 10 pm burning of a 25’ figure “8”---to end 2008 and welcome in 2009 with gusto!
There are three performance sites in this area and plenty of parking---with acts from 6 til 10---a mini-First Night in the park! Stay all evening, or hop on the shuttle buses that will stop all night until after the fireworks downtown at midnight!
Chef Christopher Allen Tanner, CEC, a culinary-instructor from Schenectady County Community College will be carving an ice sculpture for Saratoga First Night along with a group of his students whom are members of the school's American Culinary Federation (ACF) Knowledge Bowl Competition Team. The team will be competing in Boston during February representing the NY Capital District Region at the ACF Northeast Regional Convention.
BEEKMAN STREET ACTIVITIES!
Beekman Street—Saratoga Springs’ newest and
most chic art district, in the heart of the city’s west
side! The city’s answer to Soho and Martha’s
Vineyard rolled into just a few blocks, and loaded
with history, quaint shops, galleries, and eateries.
Your First Night experience is incomplete if you
don’t visit the fastest-growing revitalized neighborhood
in the Spa City!
The First Night “Winter Wonder Wagon” will transport
revelers from the Broadway area to Beekman
St. and back again, making continuous rounds all
throughout the evening! Pick up your ride at the
corner of Federal and Congress Streets, in front of
the National Grid building, and experience
Saratoga’s own wonderful “West Side Story”!
Mimosa Gallery -
Original acoustic arrangements of classic and contemporary
alternative rock by singer/guitarist Alan
Scott of Belfast, Northern Ireland from 6-8 p.m.
Refreshments and open until 10 p.m
70 Beekman Street Fine Art Gallery -
Gallery open from 7-11 p.m., featuring refreshments.
Plus, a piano solo recital by 14 year old
Chopin 2008 piano competition winner Nevon
Song, performing selections from Liszt,
Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Chopin from
7:30 to
9 p.m.
Girard Stoneware -
Ice sculpting going on in their courtyard.
Artworx Art Gallery -
Artworx will be open til 10 p.m.
Feast -
This art gallery exhibits will be open all evening,
featuring famed Cuban artist Alexis Mendoza—plus
nationally syndicated cartoonist John McPherson
(“Close to Home”) will do presentations of his work
and his ideas with screened visuals at 6:30, 7:30
and 8:30 p.m.
FIREWORKS AT MIDNIGHT! -NEW LOCATION!!! Congress Park!! FIRE DANCERS AND DRUMMERS 11:30 - MIDNIGHT NEAR THE CAROUSEL Our dazzling midnight display by Alonzo Fireworks has been moved due to construction in the location on Lake Ave. used in past years. The new location is in Congress Park! While the park itself cannot be entered during First Night, the best viewing will be on peripheral streets around that area and particularly in a blocked off reserved parking lot on Spring Street across from the Carousel. Click here to see map. Fireworks sponsored by the County of Saratoga & hosted by STAR Radio 101.3 FM
A huge "THANK YOU" to the hundreds of First Night Saratoga Volunteers, without whose commitment and support, First Night would not be possible.
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