July, 1 – July, 7 2016

Friday, July 1 Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute: Student Concert Zankel Music Center, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (518) 580-5321. Ghost of Paul Revere at Caffe Lena Caffe Lena at The Grove at Neumann, 233 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. This “holler-folk” quartet from Maine has an exciting Americana sound built on powerful three-man harmonies, energetic performances, and a mash up of American musical traditions that is just plain fun. Their robust bluegrass, folk, gospel and rock has made them a hit from Maine concert halls to the Newport Folk Festival. Fronted by a trio of life-long friends, Ghost of Paul Revere brings a warm, easy-going vibe to the stage, drawing the audience in with entertaining banter and great tunes. “Simply put, this band is one to see live...their performance takes on a boot-clacking brilliance that transforms each song into a full-on participatory event, sending an electric surge about the room that’s near impossible not to feel.” - Dispatch Magazine Saturday, July 2 Garden Goddess Summer Workshops Dehn’s Flowers, 180 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m. Sueann DuBois, Co-Owner of Chip’s Landscaping and owner of Garden Goddess Sense and Sustainability will be holding weekly workshops. Stop in for some quick garden tips for your home from Sueann on topics ranging from container gardening, up cycling, planting for different garden types, growing your own kid friendly veggies and more. Workshops are no more than 30 minutes, and plant discounts will be given to all that attend for Dehn’s Flowers. Walking Tours Begins at Crafter’s Gallery, 427 Broadway. Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. Derby Tours of Saratoga will be providing a tour of the Saratoga History Museum. Please join your guide Hollis Palmer for the tour. Each walking tour will take approximately two hours – please wear comfortable shoes. Suggested donation is $10 per person. 100 percent of the money raised on the tours will be donated to a specific organization. Please note, these are not architectural tours, but rather tours that tell the stories of the families who built these “Great Ladies.” For more details, visit www.derbytours.com. Sunday, July 3 Summer Concert Series: Keller and Cannon Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Gather your friends & family and join us in beautiful Congress Park for this free Summer Concert Series. Concerts will take place on Sunday evenings in July and Tuesday evenings in August. “Keller and Cannon” is a dynamic duo based in Saratoga County, NY. Keller and Cannon bring you the latest modern and classic country, rock and Americana. The duo features Tom (Keller) on guitar and Betsy (Cannon) on percussion – the “front half” of the popular local band “Betsy and the ByeGons”. Monday, July 4 10th Annual Firecracker 4 Road Race Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Registration 8 a.m., Race 9 a.m. Saratoga’s popular four-mile Firecracker 4 road race on July 4th has added a military formation run (open to the public) and half-mile kids run this year. The race benefits health and recreation-related charities. The first 4,000 runners to register will receive an Asics mesh running shirt. More than 20 musicians play along the race course. The race offers prize money of $7,000, plus the three largest teams in the “Run Your Colors” program receive donations to charities of their choice. The four-mile race begins at 9 a.m. at Saratoga Springs City Center; the half-mile kids run will start shortly before 11 a.m. Online race registration is $30 through July 2 at www.firecracker4.com. Kids run is $5. Runners may also register at Fleet Feet Sports in Albany (Wolf Road Plaza at Metro Park Road) and in Malta (I-87 Exit 12, Shops of Malta, 37 Kendall Way). Registration will be $35 at on-site registration, held at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 4 to 8 p.m. on July 3 and on July 4 beginning at 7 a.m. Any one registering the day of the race is urged to arrive to the Saratoga Springs City Center no later than 8:00 a.m. Classic Car Show Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs, Noon – 4 p.m. Come see up to 70 beautiful American and exotic classic cars lining Congress Park plaza. These pieces of American history are perfectly restored and impressively built. Enjoy a trip through time and pick your favorites. Tuesday, July 5 Childbirth Preparation Series Saratoga Hospital, C-1 Classroom, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, 7-9 p.m. Come and enjoy a free, one hour class that will introduce you to the Women’s Health Services Unit and the Saratoga Hospital Midwives. This class will include an overview of the services available, an introduction of the other classes offered to expectant parents, and time for questions. Come join us and see what we’re all about. Register online at saratogahospital.org/classes. Skidmore Jazz Institute Public Concert Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m. Bill Charlap Quintet . 2015 Grammy-winning pianist leads this quintet that includes Peter Washington (bass), Kenny Washington (drums), Warren Vaché (trumpet) and Houston Person (saxophone). Admission is $8 adults, $5 seniors/Skidmore community, and free for students and children. Wednesday, July 6 Summer Nature Arts Hour Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Road Gansevoort, 10 – 11 a.m. Are you anxious to get crafty? Drop-in anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the pavilion located directly next to Delegan Pond and create a fun and unique nature craft. Please use Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across from Delegan Pond. Preregistration is suggested. Fun with Energy Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – Noon and 1 – 2 p.m. Pick up free tickets in the Children’s Room for this show for ages 3 and up. Limit 8 tickets. This summer is all about reading and moving. Both require energy - so join us as Jeff Boyer takes us on an exciting, interactive energy filled ride to remember. Bicycle Tour Saratoga National Historical Park (the Battlefield), Route 4 and State Route 32, Stillwater, 6 – 8 p.m. A series of free, early evening, ranger-guided 5-mile bike tours of Saratoga Battlefield. Fresh air, wonderful scenery, great stories, light exercise, like-minded people. This is for any visitors interested in scenic views of the historic grounds, accompanied by knowledgeable staff and volunteer guides with unique stories of the park. Meet in the parking lot. In case of inclement weather, bike tour will be cancelled. Please bring your bike, water, and insect repellent. Helmets are required. For more information about these or other events at Saratoga National Historical Park, call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985, check our website at www.nps.gov/sara or Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP. Poetry Reading Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Caffè Lena will present poetry readings by Marilyn McCabe and Cheryl Clarke. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. For more information visit www.caffelena.org Abundance Workshop Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a workshop on abundance. Come discover the truth about abundance and what holds you back from experiencing it in your life. Suggested donation is $20. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. Thursday, July 7 Free Concert in the Park Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m. The Concerts in the Park are presented by the BSBPA, a non-profit, community organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a better place to live and work, and to bringing quality arts and entertainment events for all ages to the community. The concert series is free to the public. This week’s concert features, The North and South Dakotas (Americana/Roots Rock). For more information visit, www.ballston.org.