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  • Trey Anastasio Announces 3-night solo run at SPAC

    Live music returns to Saratoga Springs this June, and the concert announcements just keep getting bigger. Trey Anastasio will perform solo at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) for three nights, June 18-20, with tickets pre-sale starting May 5 at noon. Read our review of the weekend of shows here.

    Anastasio was originally supposed to play at Tanglewood on June 18 with the Boston Pops, but cancelled the show in March.

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    Aside from the Beacon Jams this past fall, these shows mark the first live performances for Anastasio since January 2020 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Trey last performed solo shows in the Fall of 2019, closing out the run at Carnegie Hall.

    The timing of the shows follows the recent passing of longtime Trey Anastasio Band bassist Tony Markellis, a Saratoga Springs resident for more than 40 years, who passed away last week.

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced the following guidelines for the three Trey Anastasio shows:

    Social Distancing
    For our upcoming Trey Anastasio events June 18-20, capacity will adhere to state guidance. Currently, all seating will be sold in “pods” and each group of seats must be purchased together.

    COVID-19 Testing Or Vaccination Requirements
    Guests have three options to demonstrate they are eligible to attend an event. Please note the required timeframes associated with each option so you can plan ahead accordingly:

    1. Proof of a negative antigen COVID-19 test taken within six hours of the event start time OR
    2. Proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the day of the event OR
    3. Proof of vaccination. To ensure you fully vaccinated, the day of the event must be at least 14 days after your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or at least 14 days after your single dose of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

    On your way to SPAC, don’t forget that Stewart’s Shops is your ice cream shop! With over 345 shops in 31 counties across New York and southern Vermont, the convenience store chain is known for their fresh &local dairy products. With dozens of choices at the cone counter, you’re bound to find something you love! Try a shake, sundae, or cone today,  What’s Your Flavor?  

  • Live Performances Return to SPAC with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is bringing back the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s residency making it the first series of live performances since 2020 for SPAC.

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    The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is located in Saratoga Springs and has been around for over 50 years. Their first summer season hosted 21 shows over the span of four weeks. The center had performances from non-classical musicians over time including Harry Belafonte in 1967 and a record breaking performance from Grateful Dead in 1983. In 2014 the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center became SPAC’s third resident company.

    The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center developed when the president of the Lincoln Center at the time, William Schuman, wanted an organization dedicated to chamber music. It officially began in 1969 in the Alice Tully Hall. CMS started educational and developmental programs for young musicians. There are about 70 performances that take place outside of New York City and the country per season. They are a part of several residencies and even have their own record label.

    The Chamber Music Society residency at SPAC comes back this year after the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19. This season is from June 13 until August 29 featuring compositions from Beethoven’s string quartets and Schumann’s Piano quartet in E-flat major. The U.S premiere of Twelve Blocks by pianist Michael Brown is also a part of the agenda. The co-Artistic directors David Finckel and Wu Han return along with the Calidore String Quartet’s SPAC debut.

    The series takes place at Pitney Meadows Community Farm which has large outdoor space for events. It will have a maximum capacity of 200 per performance and each performance is 75 minutes without an intermission. Socially distanced pods for two are provided for ticket buyers from the price of $100-120. Tickets for subscriptions to all six shows will be available on April 1 for SPAC members and April 6 for the general public. Single performance tickets are available on April 12 for SPAC members and April 16 for the general public and won’t be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased on SPAC’s website along with additional information regarding COVID-19 protocols.

    On your way to SPAC, don’t forget that Stewart’s Shops is your ice cream shop! With over 345 shops in 31 counties across New York and southern Vermont, the convenience store chain is known for their fresh &local dairy products. With dozens of choices at the cone counter, you’re bound to find something you love! Try a shake, sundae, or cone today,  What’s Your Flavor?