{"id":421,"date":"2023-03-09T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2023\/2023\/03\/09\/spac-announces-inaugural-summer-kickoff-fundraiser-summer-spactacular\/"},"modified":"2023-03-09T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T13:40:00","slug":"spac-announces-inaugural-summer-kickoff-fundraiser-summer-spactacular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2023\/2023\/03\/09\/spac-announces-inaugural-summer-kickoff-fundraiser-summer-spactacular\/","title":{"rendered":"SPAC Announces Inaugural Summer Kickoff Fundraiser “Summer SPACtacular”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saratoga Performing Arts Center<\/a> has announced its new inaugural fundraiser to kick-off the summer season,\u00a0“Summer SPACtacular.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring an expansive celebration across the SPAC grounds “Summer SPACtacular” will include live music, a multi-course \u201cSummerscape Supper,\u201d culinary tastings, cocktails, a whiskey and cigar lounge, fireworks and a dance party on SPAC\u2019s historic stage. Slated for Friday, June 2 from 5:00-11:00 p.m., the event will benefit SPAC\u2019s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur new Summer SPACtacular is both a summer season kick-off and a celebration of SPAC\u2019s expanded mission and its new campus – from cocktails and a dance party on our historic stage, to exquisite tastings with live music throughout the grounds, and a cigar and whiskey lounge in our Pavilion,\u201d said\u00a0Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO.\u00a0\u201cWe are grateful to the SPAC Action Council and Friends of SPAC for their incredible efforts to make this event a reality \u2013 all in support of our resident companies and educational programming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring two different ticketing options including a \u201cParty Pass\u201d and an \u201cAll-Access Pass,\u201d attendees will have the opportunity to experience SPAC like never before with tastings, libations and entertainment throughout the SPAC campus. Guests who purchase a\u00a0\u201cParty Pass\u201d\u00a0will enjoy live music by Saratoga Springs native Jes Hudak, tastings from local eateries,\u00a0distilleries and breweries, and a whiskey and cigar lounge \u2013 all culminating with a dazzling fireworks display and a DJ dance party on the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the \u201cParty Pass\u201d offerings, the \u201cAll-Access Pass\u201d also includes a reception with craft cocktails and live jazz on the amphitheater stage, followed by an intimate \u201cSummerscape Supper\u201d featuring three courses that celebrate spring\u2019s culinary bounty with wine pairings produced by CulinaryArts@SPAC with renowned regional chefs Kim Klopstock, Michael Blake, and Kevin London. An exciting paddle raise hosted by emcee and News10ABC\u2019s <\/em>Lydia Kulbida will also highlight the supper. The \u201cAll-Access Pass\u201d also features exclusive admission to post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The SPAC Action Council and Friends of SPAC are thrilled to present this inaugural event \u2013 one that screams FUN from the minute you enter the grounds. If you\u2019ve never experienced SPAC outside of a performance, this is your chance to do so in a new, intimate way,\u201d says\u00a0Keeley DeSalvo, Saratoga Performing Arts Center Action Council President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashley Budd, Friends of SPAC President adds, \u201cYou won’t want to miss this supercharged evening of food, drink, dancing and more as we celebrate the coming season and raise funds in support of SPAC\u2019s mission. We anticipate this magical night will sell out quickly, and encourage everyone to purchase their tickets early!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summer SPACtacular is the largest fundraiser to support SPAC\u2019s mission, classical residencies and youth educational programming in the community, which has gone from serving 5,000 students to more than 50,000 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets to the SPACtacular are available online at spac.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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