2010 Schedule Grid

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Venue Name	6:00	7:00	8:00	9:00	10:00	11:00
01: City Center	Union Fire Co. #2 Marching Band	Saratoga Savoy	The Joey Thomas Big Band	The Liberty Bells USO Show	The Joey Thomas Big Band	The Joey Thomas Big Band
	5:30pm Opening Ceremonies; 6:00pm Albany Academy Cadet Corps; Food Available;
02A: Saratoga Hilton Gallery		Lyl Harper	Lyl Harper	Lyl Harper
	Lyl Harper Steel Drums at 7:40, 8:40 and 9:40pm
02B: Saratoga Hilton Broadway Room	Mason Winfield - "Haunted Saratoga"	Mason Winfield - "Haunted Saratoga"	Mason Winfield - "Haunted Saratoga"	Mark Tolstrup/ Dale Haskell “Street Corner Holler”	Mark Tolstrup/ Dale Haskell “Street Corner Holler”	Mark Tolstrup/ Dale Haskell “Street Corner Holler”
03: Temple Sinai	Adirondack Baroque Consort	Adirondack Baroque Consort	Adirondack Baroque Consort	Nick Coluccio	Nick Coluccio	Nick Coluccio
04: Saratoga Springs Post Office	Aged in the Hills	Aged in the Hills	Aged in the Hills	Fighting 86's	Fighting 86's	Fighting 86's
	Stamp Cancellation Event 6-11:30pm
05: Adirondack Trust Company	Edward T. Clifford--- “the Human Jukebox”	L. B. Walker	Edward T. Clifford--- “the Human Jukebox”	L. B. Walker	Edward T. Clifford--- “the Human Jukebox”	L. B. Walker
06: Saratoga City Music Hall	Saratoga City Ballet Presents Act II of the Nutcra	Saratoga City Ballet Presents Act II of the Nutcra		Jump Daddies	Jump Daddies	Jump Daddies
07: Hampton Inn	Happy Balky and The Good Livin'	Happy Balky and The Good Livin'	Happy Balky and The Good Livin'
08: NYS Military Museum (the Armory)	Al & Kathy Bain	Matt McCabe and Saratoga Guitar Allstars	Nancy Walker Trio	Maggie Doherty & Zac Rossi
	Exhibits Open 6-10pm; Food Available
09A: Lake Avenue Elementary Gym #1	Radio Disney	Radio Disney	Radio Disney	Radio Disney
	Refreshments in Cafeteria
09B: Lake Avenue Elementary Gym #2	Jeff Taveggia—Juggler Extraordinaire	Jeff Taveggia—Juggler Extraordinaire	Stephen Gratto—Comedy Juggler Extraordinaire!	Stephen Gratto—Comedy Juggler Extraordinaire!
	Ren-e the Clown strolling 6:30-9:30pm
09C: Lake Avenue Elementary Auditorium		Melvin the Magnificent	Melvin the Magnificent	Melvin the Magnificent
10: St. Paul's Lutheran Church	Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers	Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers	Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers	The Mop & Bucket Company	The Mop & Bucket Company
	Food Available
11: Presbyterian New England Congregational Church Hall	Keith Pray Quartet	Keith Pray Quartet	Keith Pray Quartet	Brian Patneaude Quartet	Brian Patneaude Quartet	Brian Patneaude Quartet
11A: Batcheller Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
	You’ve ALWAYS wanted to see the inside of this magnificent mansion! Step inside on First Night, step into the past, and enjoy free hot cider and cookies during your First Night journey! Batcheller M
12: First Baptist Church	Hair of the Dog	Hair of the Dog	Hair of the Dog	Ernie Williams Band	Ernie Williams Band	Ernie Williams Band
	4-8pm roast beef dinner
13: The Children's Museum at Saratoga	Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller	Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller	Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller
14: Saratoga Springs Public Library	Caught By Desire	Rick Bolton & the Dwyer Sisters	Matt McCabe, Rick Bolton, Arlin Greene	Al & Kathy Bain	Nancy Walker Trio	Matt McCabe and Saratoga Guitar Allstars
15: Café Lena	Seth Glier	Sean Rowe	Seth Glier	Sean Rowe	Seth Glier	Sean Rowe
	Food Available
16: Key Bank	Alana Sangiacomo	Byrne and Barrett	Alana Sangiacomo	Byrne and Barrett
17: Winter Wonder Wagon to Beekman St.
	Ride the Wagon to the Beekman Street Arts District 6:30-10:30pm
18: Beekman Street Arts District		Ian Nolan		Ian Nolan
	Gallery exhibits, refreshments, pianist Ian Nolan (7 and 90m), craft demos, much more = see program or venues page for details
19: Feast Gallery		Bethlehem Stringers	Bethlehem Stringers	Bethlehem Stringers
20: Congress Park Carousel
	Open all evening: Weather Permitting; Small Fee
21: Saratoga Visitors Center	Hollis Palmer	Hollis Palmer	Hollis Palmer	Kay Olin	Kay Olin	Kay Olin
22: Outerzone		King Entertainment	King Entertainment	King Entertainment
	(fee for Lasertag and games)
23A: The Saratoga Co. Arts Council Gallery		Ed Stander - Musical Glasses for the Masses!	Ed Stander - Musical Glasses for the Masses!	Ed Stander - Musical Glasses for the Masses!
23B: The Saratoga Co. Arts Council Dee Sarno Theater	Sonny and Perley---Great American Songbook Standar	Sonny and Perley---Great American Songbook Standar	Sonny and Perley---Great American Songbook Standar	Ramblin’ Jug Stompers	Ramblin’ Jug Stompers	Ramblin’ Jug Stompers
24: NBT Bank	Fairview Avenue	Fairview Avenue	Fairview Avenue	Saratoga Faire	Saratoga Faire	Saratoga Faire
25: St. Peter's Church	Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO)	Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO)	Racing City Chorus	Racing City Chorus	Lake George Opera at Saratoga	Lake George Opera at Saratoga
26: St. Peter's Parish Center	Hillbilly Horns	Hillbilly Horns	Hillbilly Horns	Soda U	Soda U	Soda U
27: Hilton Garden Inn	St. James Gate	St. James Gate	St. James Gate	Swing 24 - formerly The Hot Club of Albany	Swing 24 - formerly The Hot Club of Albany	Swing 24 - formerly The Hot Club of Albany
	food available
28A: National Museum of Dance Studio 1- rear bldg	Elaina and the Showtime Belly Dancers	Elaina and the Showtime Belly Dancers	Elaina and the Showtime Belly Dancers
	Elaina and Mideast Belly Dancers performances begin at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30
28B: National Museum of Dance Studio 2 - rear bldg		Turtle Clan Dancers	Turtle Clan Dancers	Turtle Clan Dancers
29: The Spa Little Theater	Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company	Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company	Union Fire Co. #2 Marching Band	Union Fire Co. #2 Marching Band
	Food Available
30A: Saratoga State Park Administration Bldg Lobby	Mary Thompson - Caricaturist	Lennon and McCartney --The Tribute Show	Lennon and McCartney --The Tribute Show	Lennon and McCartney --The Tribute Show
	Hot air balloon on park grounds 7-9pm
30B: Saratoga State Park Administration Bldg Mtg Rm		David Pitkin - Ghost Stories	David Pitkin - Ghost Stories	David Pitkin - Ghost Stories
31: Saratoga Automobile Museum	Mark Rabin	The Flipsydz	The Flipsydz	The Flipsydz
	Mark Rabin 6:30, 7:30, 8:30. Tarot Card Readings 7 - 10pm. Exhibits open all evening 6-10pm; Food Available
32: YMCA West Ave. Branch		Living World Ecology Reptile Show	Living World Ecology Reptile Show	Dazzle Dogs Entertainment	Dazzle Dogs Entertainment
	Crafts for kids 6-9pm; Faces by Ferdinand 7-10pm; Planetarium shows every 20 minutes 7-10pm.
33A: Saratoga Springs HS Auditorium	Battle of the Bands		The McKrells	The McKrells	The McKrells
	Battle of the Bands begins at 5pm. Food Available
33B: Saratoga Springs HS Large Gym		Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers	Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers	Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers
	Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers at 7, 8:30, 9:30
33C: Saratoga Springs HS Small Gym	Robotics Demos	Robotics Demos	Junk Music™ with The Junkman™	Junk Music™ with The Junkman™	Junk Music™ with The Junkman™
	Junk Music times: 7:45-8:30, 8:45-9:30, 9:45-10:30
33D: Saratoga Springs HS Small Auditorium		Andy Pitz - Comedian	Andy Pitz - Comedian	Andy Pitz - Comedian	Andy Pitz - Comedian
	Snack bar all evening in HS

 First Night Signature Sponsor

FIRST NIGHT OPENING CEREMONY -- 5:30 pm - Join us for an opening celebration which features the Albany Academy Cadet Corps --plus the 5K Run. Participate in the U.S. Army Laser Shot game---rear of the City Center---6 pm-11:30 pm—free!

GE’s “Imagination Board” Interactive Event
Display your New Year’s resolution on GE’s “Imagination” board! All First Night revelers are invited to
participate in this interactive activity hosted by First Night Saratoga’s signature sponsor, GE. (all evening, outside Adirondack Trust Company on Broadway) Free hot chocolate from 5 - 8pm and a free glowstick courtesy of GE!

SEE POPULAR FIRST NIGHT WINDOW PERFORMERS ALL ALONG BROADWAY--PLUS ECLETIC ART EXHIBITS AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES!

• Crafter’s Gallery - 427 Broadway - “Great Landscapes” oil on canvas paintings
• Celtic Treasures- 456 Broadway -Irish art window display
•  SPA Fine Art - 376 Broadway - Music by Phil Kline and Kimberly Moore, plus S. Smulka artwork ---capturing the elusive quality of natural light---this impressive work will be nestled in a sloft and peaceful surround, inspired by the pale blues, luminescent yellows, and soothing movement present in VanGogh’s “Starry Starry Night”.
• Menges and Curtis Pharmacy - 472 Broadway - Beautiful, bright, glittering stars illuminating a lovely vintage nativity scene.
• Clothes Line - 486 Broadway -Jenn Guay and Sierra Starr Monroe
• 80 West Boutique -510 Broadway - Mikki Bakken
• Lifestyles - 436 Broadway - Holly Huebner and Holly McCormack
• Hidden Gardens - 35 Maple Ave, behind City Hall, incredible sculpture garden!!
• Saratoga Mystique - 516 Broadway - 18 pc. swing orchestra, plus café, hors d’oeuvres. (Admission fee---call 701-0308 for info)
• Nikita - 508 Broadway - classical guitarist

SARATOGA STATE PARK WILL HOST AMAZING PERFORMERS AND ACTIVITIES:
The State Park will play host to a myriad of activities. There are three performance sites in this area and plenty of parking---with acts from 6 til 10---a mini-First Night in the park! 

UP UP AND AWAY !!!  Well, not exactly, but you’ll get the idea---Windrifter hot air ballooning in Saratoga style!  This illuminated balloon will be tethered in the Spa State Park right in the midst of some of First Night’s most exciting performance venues between 7 and 9 pm!  Be sure to hop on the CDTA shuttle buses that will be running to these park venues all evening---just follow the balloon!  OR, park in one of the park’s venues vast parking lots early in the evening, catch the acts there, and take the shuttle bus to downtown venues, then shuttle back to your car following the midnight fireworks.

BEEKMAN STREET ARTS DISTRICT ACTIVITIES - 6:00-10:00 PM:
Beekman St.---Saratoga Springs’ newest and most chic art district, in the heart of the city’s west side!  The city’s answer to Soho and Martha’s Vineyard rolled into just a few blocks, and loaded with history, quaint shops, galleries, and eateries.  Your First Night experience is incomplete if you don’t visit the fastest-growing revitalized neighborhood in the Spa City!

The First Night “Winter Wonder Wagon” will transport revelers from the Broadway area to Beekman St. and back again, making continuous rounds all throughout the evening!  Pick up your ride at the corner of Federal and Congress Sts., in front of the National Grid building, and experience Saratoga’s own wonderful “West Side story”! A variety of eclectic shops and galleries open with refreshments, entertainment and demonstrations until 10 pm.

• Feast Gallery & Meeting Space—Corner of Grand and Beekman
  December 5th - January 31st
  ARGOS: Artist Resource Guild Of Saratoga Members Exhibition
  Opening Reception December 5th & January 2nd, 5pm - 8pm---also
  Bethlehem Strings---String quartet on 12/31, 7,8,9,pm
• Textile Studio at the corner of Grand and Beekman-featuring weaving demonstrations and serving hot wassail and holiday cookies
• The Beekman Street Artists Coop (79 Beekman) will be open with music and a juried show with local artists.  6pm  t0 10pm
• Rena’s Fine Flowers (51 Ash St.) Corner of Ash and Beekman - snacks and refreshments along with art viewing, ‘til 10 pm 
• 70 Beekman St. Fine Art Gallery Piano music by Ian Nolan, 7 & 9 pm, plus art exhibit
• Mimosa (70-C Beekman St.) Refreshments served til 10 pm—plus "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"  pottery by Wayne Smith - paintings by Trudi Smith

‘SPECIALLY FOR KIDS:

• GE “KIDSWORLD” AT LAKE AVE. SCHOOL - 4 venues chock-full of entertainment, food, and fun for kids----and for “big kids” too---Everyone will enjoy the juggling and comedy talents  of Jeff Taveggia and Stephen Gratto, plus an array of music, games, and excitement with Radio Disney in the gyms!!  Step down the hall to the auditorium to experience  the magic and enchantment of magician Melvin the Magnificent…check out the cafeteria for a variety of mouthwatering snacks and beverages…watch for Ren-e the Clown roaming the halls!  AND be sure to pick up a GE glowstick---free—to light up your night (while they last) !
• CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA - renowned storyteller Karen Pillsworth  will delight young and old alike with her spellbinding tales and audience participation.  All museum exhibits open, too---til 9 pm!
• YMCA OF SARATOGA WEST AVE. FACILITY - Animal shows, anyone?  A live reptile demonstration with Dean Davis and Living World Ecology, plus some prancing, perky pooches in the Dazzle Dogs show will guarantee to amuse the audiences all evening!  Take a trip into the stratosphere with Planetarium Adventures!  Plus make ‘n’ take some fabulous “starry night” crafts!  Make sure you get in line for the most extraordinary facepainting you’ll ever receive! Great parking and shuttle bus pick-ups too.
• SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL - WEST AVE - -ROBOTICS REVELRY!---Wait til you SEE the incredible robots and astounding technological feats that students in the region have developed and will demonstrate for your amazement!  Watch out, R2D2---you’ve got competition!
• RIDE THE CAROUSEL IN CONGRESS PARK - SMALL FEE - WEATHER PERMITTING!

FIREWORKS AT MIDNIGHT! Our dazzling midnight display by Alonzo Fireworks will be in Congress Park! While the park itself cannot be entered during First Night, the best viewing will be on peripheral streets around that area and particularly in a blocked off reserved parking lot on Spring Street across from the Carousel.

A huge "THANK YOU" to the hundreds of First Night Saratoga Volunteers, without whose commitment and support, First Night would not be possible.

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