FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2007
Contact:
Greg Dixon
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
518-584-3255
Holiday Season In Full Swing In Saratoga, New York
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Saratoga’s Holiday Season is in full swing. Visitors can catch the holiday spirit, finish their shopping and find fun things for the whole family to do.
There are over a dozen museums to choose from, including the Saratoga Automobile Museum for car lovers and the Children’s Museum with great activities for the little ones. Or take the kids on a magical ride through the frosty pines in Saratoga Spa State Park after a fresh snowfall. For more family activities, visit www.saratoga.org.
There are even still horses racing in Saratoga. Visitors can watch live harness racing Thursday through Saturday at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway, from the grandstands or through the windows of Fortunes Restaurant. Plus the venue features over 1,700 state-of-the-art video gaming machines and live entertainment at their new night club, Vapor. For more information, call 518-584-2110 or visit www.saratogagamingandraceway.com.
Visitors can hear sounds of the season with The McKrell’s at “A Saratoga Christmas” in the Spa Little Theater, December 8 th, 2007. Concert begins at 7:30pm and admission is $15. For more information, call 518-587-4427 or visit www.homemadetheater.org. Then for a little poetry and song, join the Saratoga Chamber Players December 9 th, 2007 at 3:00pm in the United Methodist Church. For more information, call 518-584-6523 or visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org. Visitors can also enjoy a Classic Country Concert with Grand Ole Opry star Bill Anderson and the Po Folks Band. Kevin Richard, CMA Broadcast winner, hosts the event at the Saratoga Music Hall, December 16 th, 2007 at 2:30pm and 6:00pm. Plus, there will be a Country trivia game show and line dancing performance prior to the concert. For more information, call 518-506-4809 or visit www.kevinrichards.com.
Love the Theater? You’ll love Saratoga this winter. Check out a Hans Christian Anderson Classic, “The Snow Queen” by HMT at the Spa Little Theater. Go on a magical adventure through forests, castles and dungeons as Gerta bravely travels to rescue her friend from the wicked Snow Queen. Showings December 7 th through December 16 th, 2007. For more information, visit www.homemadetheater.org or call 518-587-4427.
Visitors can also see Epiphany Theater’s presentation of a version of Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol”, which is guaranteed to be like no other. Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchitt, Tiny Tim, three ghosts, and more—all played by only two actors! The show runs December 12 th through 30 th, 2007. For more information, call 518-584-4666 or visit www.epiphanytheater.org/saratoga.
The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame presents the beautiful and rarely-produced piece of art, “Christmas Oratorio.” The nativity story told through modern dance, choreographed by Charles Weidman to music by J.S. Bach. Performances are December 15 th and 16 th, 2007, at 2pm & 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call 518-584-2225 ext. 3004 or visit www.dancemuseum.org.
Visitors can also ring in the New Year in style in Saratoga Springs! First Night Saratoga is a fun, alcohol free, family event that is designed to welcome 2008 with a bang. With 14,000 revelers, 400 artist, 40 venues, two fireworks shows, it is the area’s largest New Year’s Eve event and something not to be missed. For more information, visit www.ymcasaratoga.com or call 518-583-9622 ext. 132. Visitors can also purchase a Saratoga First Night Events Package by calling 1-800-653-0231 or going online to www.saratoga.org.
There are many special romance, spa and getaway packages available to meet the needs of visitors online at www.saratoga.org. To learn more about Saratoga County including information on special packages, lodging, restaurants, things to do and more, visit the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce at www.saratoga.org or call 518-584-3255.
About The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce operates the Saratoga County Tourism program on behalf of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to initiate and provide programs and services which will enhance members' ability to successfully conduct their business. To enhance and promote a healthy climate, making the County an ideal place to live, work, and visit.
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