2008 Season Promotions
Coming in August
August 6-Fabulous Firsts
A first of its kind promotion at SPAC! Help us kick-off the 2008 Season program for its world-class summer resident companies, New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra, with this special Opening Night package. Enjoy benefits that include:
- A ticket for premium amphitheatre seating (sections 2-3) to the New York City Ballet's Opening Night Performance on July 8th
- A ticket for premium amphitheatre seating (sections 2-3) to The Philadelphia Orchestra's Opening Night Performance on August 6th
- special preferred parking section pass in SPAC's Route 50 lot,
- complimentary cocktail of your choice at the Hall of Springs Jazz Bar
- 10% discount coupon that can be used towards SPAC merchandise
- Package price: **$104 ($52/performance, a 20% discount off regular section 2-3 seating)
August 7-Emerald City Night
6:00-8:00 p.m. -Merry Old Land of Oz:
-FREE Stewart's Ice Cream!
-Meet the Characters from the Wizard of Oz
-Giveaways *Green Bubbles & Emerald Glasses*
August 8-Newcomers Night
SPAC Members bring a guest or two free of charge. Evening includes a post performance back-stage tour, fun facts tutorial and entry for 2 tickets to the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival drawing.
**Backstage tour tickets available at Guest Services until intermission.
-Limit 4 per membership
-Tour may not commence until as late as 11 p.m.
-Meet at loading dock area backstage 15 minutes after the performance ends.
August 13-Audience Appreciation Night
7:00-8:00 p.m. - A Toast to Amphitheatre Ticket Holders to thank them for their support.
Complimentary champagne, strawberries and sparkling water provided around the apron of the amphitheatre, sponsored by Mianetti Champagne Company and Saratoga Water.
August 14-Alpine Night
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Saratoga-Glens Falls Chapter of ADK & Sierra Club, Hudson Mohawk Group will be distributing information and sharing stories of Adirondack adventures. Nettle Meadow Farms of Warrensburg, NY will showcase a petting zoo of baby Nigerian goats AND for all members of the "Saratoga Performing Arts Center" FACEBOOK group, there will be a party on the lawn and a drawing for tickets to the John Mayer Concert on August 25.
August 15-Tango Night
6:00-8:00 p.m. Tango-esque drink specials in the Jazz Bar of the Hall of Springs
9:45 p.m.-? Free Tango Lessons with dance company Tango Fusion on the South Portico
August 16-Family Night
6:00-8:00 p.m.
-Sidewalk Chalk Contest
-Tug of War, Potato Sack Races
-Strolling Balloon Artist
-Strolling Magician/Comedian
-Face Painters
August 21-2001 A Space Odyssey
More details coming soon!
August 22-The Planets Night
The Sky's the Limit - Audience members are encouraged to bring their telescopes!! This evening is about all things astronomical-the Arts & Science combine! Including demos, and promotions from: The Dudley Observatory and The Schenectady Museum & Planetarium.
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Make Space Rockets with the Dudley Observatory and See the Stars through telescopes with students from The Rising Star Program
10:00 p.m.- ? Meet at the Concession area for Strolling lectures by Dudley Observatory
THE MAGIC OF SPAC 2008
New York City Ballet: July 8 - 26
The Philadelphia Orchestra: August 6 - 23
Saratoga Chamber Music Festival: August 5 - 24
Saratoga Wine & Food Festival: September 4 - 6
Live Nation Pop/Rock Concerts: May - September
SPAC 2008 SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
GENERAL INFO:
-GATES OPEN AT 6:00 P.M.
-All promotional events are included in ticket price!
-CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE ON THE LAWN - DURING BALLET & ORCHESTRA ONLY Sponsored by Southwest Airlines
-ALL STUDENTS (13 & up with a valid ID) $10 ON THE LAWN AND 25% OFF AMPHITHEATRE TICKETS Sponsored by Citizens Bank [Middle School students, High School students, College students, Graduate School students]
Southwest Airlines is this year's KIDS FREE ON THE LAWNSponsor. For all New York City Ballet (excluding the Gala) and The Philadelphia Orchestra performances, lawn admission for children 12 and under is free.
Key Private Bank is this year's Patron's Tent Sponsor.
Citizen's Bank sponsors, for the first time ever at SPAC, $10 STUDENT LAWN TICKETS (don't forget your student ID; may not be combined with other offers) or 25% off an inside seat.