Friday, December 19
The Gingerbread Boy
Arts Building, Lower Level, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.
Presented by Wild Apple Puppetry. Admission is $3 (cash only). Follow the signs that say “Puppet Show.”
Healthy Living Bake Shop Holiday Treat Tasting
Healthy Living Market and Café, 3065 NY Route 50, Saratoga Springs.
Be sure to stop by Demolandia to sample a variety of house-made holiday treats, including Made Without Gluten Pumpkin Pie, Classically Delicious Raspberry Linzer Torte and Holiday Stolen Bread, that are available for pre-order through December 21st. *Please be aware that samples are limited and flavors/types are subject to change. In addition, Bouche de Noel and our Assorted Holiday Cookies will be on display during each sampling. For more information call (518) 306-4900.
The Jungle Book
Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.
The Jungle Book is the delightful story of Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by Bagheera, a wise black panther, and Baloo, a goofy bear. Mowgli runs away with a band of monkeys – only to be held captive by them. Will the cunning python Kaa help rescue Mowgli? Will all of the animals in the jungle learn they are truly “brothers of one blood?” In the end, Mowgli’s animal teachers find they have something to learn from the boy. Visit http://homemadetheater.org for
ticket information and performance schedule.
Friends and Family Night
The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, 6 – 8 p.m.
The public is invited to enjoy refreshments, special sales, and a fun evening of shopping. For more information, visit www.shirtfactorygf.com.
CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas
Proctor’s Theater, 432 State Street, Schenectady, 7 p.m.
The Capital Region’s premiere holiday extravaganza, featuring the Empire State Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorale with special guests Grand Central Station, The McKrell’s, The Northeast Ballet and Orlando’s School of Dance. For ticket sales and additional shows visit www.proctors.org.
Saturday, December 20
Yoga in the Atrium: Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Healthy Living Market and Café, 3065 NY Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Join Melissa for a gentle yoga class that’s appropriate for all ages and all experience levels; it’s a very easy and relaxing class, and a great stress reliever. Focusing on the breath and concentrating on breathing is a main component of this class, along with focusing on the here and now; today- not the past or future. In this class, we’ll try to relax the body and quiet the mind. This Yoga class is free, pre-registration is required. (518) 309-4900.
The National Trunk Show & Sale
Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saratoga National will be hosting a Smathers & Branson Trunk Show All S & B products will be 20% off. A great place for last minute holiday gifts. For more information call (518) 583-4653.
Dedication Ceremony
Saratoga Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m.
The ceremony will begin with a welcoming from Mayor Joanne Yepsen. The ceremony will feature guest speakers sharing their wonderful stories of George Parker and Landon Moore. Landon Moore was an original Recreation Commission member from 1977 to 1988. In 1968, Landon began his volunteer coaching for the biddy basketball program, totaling 41 years in all. The Recreation Commission will be naming a Recreation Center basketball court, the Landon Moore Court in his honor. George was a volunteer coach for the basketball program from 1975 to 2009. Today, George is still involved in the basketball program, serving as the basketball coordinator, a position he has held since 1992. The Recreation Commission will be honoring George Parker by naming the Recreation Center gymnasium, the George Parker Gymnasium. Please help us celebrate these two outstanding individuals by joining us. For more information call (518) 587-3550 x2300.
3rd Annual Santacon Saratoga Springs
Start Point: Putnam Den, Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 12:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit and join your fellow Santas while enjoying food and drinks at local bars and helping out a good cause at the Third Annual Santacon Saratoga Springs 2014. Santacon is a convention for “Santas” of all walks to gather and have a great time while doing public good and spreading holiday cheer. For Santacon Saratoga Springs, all attendees are asked to dress up head to toe in a full Santa suit (or other holiday garb) and bring at least 4 non-perishable food items to donate to the local food bank at the Franklin Community Center. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1426072657611453/.
The Nutcracker Ballet
Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls, 2:30 p.m.
Nothing brings in the holidays better than Reality Dance Studio’s production of The Nutcracker. This holiday classic is a delightful treat for the entire family. This large-scale production features beautiful sets, lavish costumes, dazzling special effects, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious music. Take a seat and delight as you witness our 20 foot growing Christmas tree and grandfather clock, watch in disbelief as Santa’s magical sleigh produces life-sized dolls and giggle away as our rambunctious rats catapult giant cheese from a man-sized rat trap. For ticket information and additional performances visit www.woodtheater.org.
Living Nativity
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place, Latham,
5:00 - 7:40 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Church will offer Living Nativity performances, featuring the King’s Kids drama group, carols, live animals, and refreshments with 20 minute continuous performances, starting at 5 pm with the last performance at 7:40 pm. For more information call (518) 785-5142.
Ballston Spa Film Festival
Ballston Spa High School Auditorium, 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa, 6:45 – 9 p.m.
Tim Burton’s classic, ghoulish tale with wicked humor & stunning animation Jack Skellington, the bored Pumpkin King of Halloween Town becomes fascinated with Christmas. He tries to bring bits of the Christmas spirit back in his own way to his Halloween buddies. “Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!” Free admission. For more information call (518) 441-4236 or visit: bspafilm.org.
Sunday, December 21
Breakfast with Santa
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, sausage, ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea will be available with an $8 requested donation. Seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $7. Take-outs are $8.
For more information, call
(518) 584-2585.
Brunch with Santa
Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Santa will be in the house for Sunday Brunch. For more information call (518) 583-4653.
Holiday Celebration
The Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs,
1 – 3 p.m.
Fee with Museum admission. Usher in the holidays with a special scavenger hunt, festive holiday crafts, caroling and other fun surprises. For more information call (518) 584-5540.
Make & Take Reindeer Food
The Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 2:00pm—2:30 pm.
Light the way for Santa and his sleigh with a magical mix that glistens in the moonlight. Make a batch of reindeer food with edible glitter. $2/child, pre-registration required. (518) 584-5540.
First Annual New Play Festival
The Dee Sarno Theater at The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
The Local Actors Guild of Saratoga is proud to announce their first annual new play festival. The Local Actor’s Guild will present three full length original works in rep from local playwrights. Productions include: “Welcome Home Jimmy” by Brian Sheldon about an Solider returning from a tour of duty in Iraq. “Life in 3D” by Christina Asselin about a recently single woman finding love again and her mother accepting her daughter’s lifestyle. “Chasing Charles” by JJ Buechner about friendship set in Manhattan during the AIDS crisis.
General admission is $15 per show or purchase a flex ticket for $30 and see all three shows for one price. For reservations please call (518) 393-3496.
Monday, December 22
Christmas Party
Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls, Noon
Second Annual Wood Theater Family Film Series Holiday party! Doors open at 12:00 pm. Children and adults are invited to participate in making Holiday crafts and enjoy snacks while listening to live music. At 1:00 p.m. Santa will arrive and read “The Night Before Christmas” to captive audiences. On the big screen, “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” and “The Night Before Christmas” will begin playing at 2p.m. All tickets just $5 for this event. Children are invited to visit with Santa after the conclusion of the films. For more information, visit www.woodtheater.org.
Song Swap with Jeff Walton
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room,
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Local favorite, singer songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an all-acoustic song swap. Bring your guitar, bring your ukulele, bring your harmonica. Get off your couch and come down and share your music. All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.
Tuesday, December 23
Capital District Handel’s Messiah Community Sing-Along
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 52 Blue Barns Rd., Rexford, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Instrumentalists and singers are invited to participate in a sing-along / play-along experience celebrating the holiday season with Christmas selections from George Frederick Handel’s Messiah. Singers and instrumentalists are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to set up their instruments and find their places. Singers please bring your own music, and for instrumentalists your own music stand, lighting and seating if desired. Those wishing to enjoy the music are welcome to arrive prior to the 7 p.m. start. Following the music, there will be an open house featuring Crèche Displays, Christmas video presentations and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend. Find us on Facebook at Capital District’s Handel’s Messiah Community Sing-Along. For more information call (518) 383-1651.
Elf The Broadway Musical
Proctor’s Theater, 432 State St., Schenectady, 7 p.m.
ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. For ticket sales and additional shows visit www.proctors.org.
Wednesday, December 24
No Scheduled Events
Thursday, December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Friday, December 26
Christmas Holiday Camp
Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Rd., North Creek,
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Our Christmas Holiday Camp is a great way for children, ages 4-12, to spend their holiday vacation on the slopes and meeting new friends! Kids enjoy three consecutive days of fun skiing/riding with the same coaches. This camp is open to all abilities, and includes lift ticket, lunch, and supervision each day. For more information, visit www.goremountain.com.
Saturday, December 27
Learn to Skate Clinic
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Albany, 9 – 11 a.m.
Presented free by BlueShield of Northeastern NY and hosted by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club. For more information and to register visit http://winter.empirestateplaza.org.
Sunday, December 28
Dylan Perrillo Orchestra
Caffé Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
Based in the Capital District this large, colorful ensemble came together to celebrate the beginnings of jazz, especially tunes from the 1920s to ‘40s. With ten musicians in the group, they cover Billie Holiday to Louis Armstrong, Al Bowlly, Annette Hanshaw, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy and a healthy sampling of contemporary musicians as well. Their joyful approach turns every performance into a music party for all to enjoy. To order tickets visit, www.caffelena.org.
Monday, December 29
Winter Wonderland Celebration
The Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Celebrate the coming of winter, and decorate cookies, sip hot chocolate, make tie-dye snowflakes and other fun wintry crafts. $2 per child, ages 4+. For more information, visit www.cmssny.org.
Tuesday, December 30
Signs of Winter Scavenger Hunt
Saratoga Spa State Park, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a winter story and help us search for signs of winter. This program is recommended for children under the age of 5. Registration is required. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Please call (518) 584-2000 ext. 150 to register. For more information and additional events visit, http://www.nysparks.com/events/.
Wednesday, December 31
Noon Year’s Eve
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Rd., Troy, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us and participate in the various noon year’s themed activities including a live animal presentation in the Operation W.I.L.D. exhibit, celebratory Noon Year’s Eve crafts in our GE Junior Discovery Room, face painting, and “cool” science activities and demos! Leading up to noon, children will be able to will ring in the Noon Year with a bubble blowing bonanza, participate in a museum-wide countdown to noon, and a parade. Pre-registration is not required. Recommended for visitors of all ages. For more information, visit www.cmost.org.
First Night Saratoga Celebration
Downtown Saratoga Springs, Beginning at 5 p.m.
First Night is a New Year’s celebration of the arts and community. Each year, thousands of revelers come to Saratoga Springs to experience a wide-ranging variety of arts and music. It is a true showcase of the diverse and immense talent in the Capitol-Saratoga region. Broadway and the surrounding streets of Saratoga Springs will be filled with music, art, comedy and family-friendly entertainment. There’s no better way to ring in the New Year. Buttons - A First Night Saratoga admission button provides you access to all 35 First Night venues and 70 First Night performances and happenings. For more information,visit http://www.saratoga-arts.org/firstnight.
First Night Saratoga 5K
Skidmore College Athletic Complex, 5:30 p.m.
Start and finish on the beautiful Skidmore campus. The first ¾ mile is a gradual uphill on the perimeter road. The course exits the campus at Clinton Avenue and continues to Greenfield Avenue, continuing up North Broadway and back to campus. This is a moderately challenging course, including both hills and downgrades. Limited to 1,500 Runners: Due to the overwhelming success of this run, and having to close-out registration several years in a row, there will be no day of race registration. For more information or to register online, visit, www.saratoga-arts.org.
