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SARATOGA SPRINGS (May 22) — Northshire Bookstore and Universal Preservation Hall welcome two celebrated literary voices to the Great Hall with special events featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Colson Whitehead and Richard Russo. Known for crafting powerful stories that explore history, identity, humanity, and the complexities of American life, both authors have become d...

The 11th annual Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party returned to Saratoga Springs this May, bringing together local businesses, community supporters, and arts advocates for one of Universal Preservation Hall’s biggest — and coolest — fundraising events of the year.

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SCHENECTADY (May 20) — Downtown Schenectady’s beloved summer tradition returns June 4 as Jazz on Jay launches another season of free outdoor concerts at Jay Square with an energetic opening performance from the Union Collage Jazz Ensemble and a special appearance by the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company.

The long-running lunchtime concert series, every Thursday through A...

SARATOGA SPRINGS (May 19) — Universal Preservation Hall is bringing an eclectic mix of comedy, music, and interactive entertainment to the stage this season with three exciting upcoming events: “Drag Me to Bingo,” comedian Zoltan Kaszas, and musicians G. Love & Special Sauce.

Audiences can kick things off at the beginning of June with “Drag Me to Bingo,” an unfo...

High School Theatre Festival returned this year for two exciting, dynamic days. The event immersed students from eight different school districts into the world of theatre. Through engaging workshops and masterclasses, participants explored both the performance and technical sides of theatre, gaining a deeper understanding of the creative processes that bring a production to ...