Summer SPACtacular
3rd Annual SPAC Summer Season Kickoff Fundraiser
Friday • May 30, 2025 • 5:00pm
Limited tickets
Tickets are on sale now for a magical evening under the stars and on the SPAC stage!
We invite you to join us on May 30 in celebration and support of SPAC’s mission to serve the Capital Region and beyond through artistic excellence, educational programming, and community outreach.
With three unique experiences to choose from, new chefs and a redesigned dinner menu, the return of SPACtacular favorites like fireworks and an epic dance party on the stage, and an exciting raffle, this year’s Summer SPACtacular promises to be the best yet!
Space is limited. This event will sell out!
RESERVE ONLINE TODAY!
Call 518.584.9330 ext 142 to make your reservation by phone or if the pass you want is sold out, so we can add you to our waitlist.
This is a 21+ event.
Attire: Cocktail
A SPACtacular Experience
Party Tent
7-9:15pm
Food tastings and cocktails from local establishments in the Party Tent, accompanied by live music from Capital Region party band Road Soda Pop
Pavilion Lounge
7-9:15pm
Mocktails & activities under the Julie Bonacio Family Pavilion. See participants below!
Festive Fireworks
Approx. 9:15pm
Revel in the magic of fireworks over the SPAC grounds to celebrate the kick off of the summer season!
SPAC Stage Dance Party
9:30-11:30pm
Join us for an epic dance party on the historic SPAC stage with DJ Trumastr
Ticket Options
All-Access Pass – $400
5:00-11:30pm
Includes complimentary valet parking
Sold Out
Begin your evening with…
- An intimate cocktail hour on the SPAC stage with hors d’oeuvres from Franklin Square Market, and live jazz from Chuck Lamb.
Then we welcome you to…
- A full bar, appetizer station, and sumptuous multi-course dinner produced by Mazzone Hospitality in an enchanting setting on the SPAC grounds. Menu coming soon.
- Raise your paddle high to benefit SPAC’s mission with NEWS10 ABC’s Lydia Kulbida
✔️ Indulge in post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace
✔️ Party Tent
✔️ Pavilion Lounge
✔️ Festive Fireworks
✔️ Dance Party on the SPAC stage
Premium Pass – $350
6:00-11:30pm
Includes complimentary valet parking
Begin your evening with…
- A full bar, appetizer station, and sumptuous multi-course dinner produced by Mazzone Hospitality in an enchanting setting on the SPAC grounds. Menu coming soon.
- Raise your paddle high to benefit SPAC’s mission with NEWS10 ABC’s Lydia Kulbida
Then we welcome you to…
✔️ Indulge in post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace
✔️ Party Tent
✔️ Pavilion Lounge
✔️ Festive Fireworks
✔️ Dance Party on the SPAC stage
Party Pass – $175
7:00-11:30pm
Free parking available in our Route 50 lot
Bring your appetite, thirst, and energy for…
✔️ Party Tent with food tastings, cocktails and live music
✔️ Pavilion Lounge activities and mocktails
✔️ Festive Fireworks
✔️ Dance Party on the SPAC stage
Party Tent Participants:
- Live music from Capital Region party band Road Soda Pop
- Albany Distilling Co
- Keuka Spring Vineyards
- Mazzone Hospitality
- One with Life Tequila
- PDT Catering
- Pick Six Vodka
- More to come!
Pavilion Lounge Participants:
- Mocktails by Bars without Boundaries
- Tarot Card Readings by Sarah Sweeney
- Emotion Code Readings by Gina Sabatini
- Tarot Card Readings by Karie Provanchie
- Akashic Readings by Nancy Bevilacqua
- Gemstone Readings by Erin Sikopoulos
Summer SPACtacular Raffle
Win a VIP Experience at SPAC!
Enter Our Raffle for a Chance to See Your Favorite Artist
Raffle tickets are $25 each or five (5) for $100.
THANK YOU
to our Sponsors and Honorary Committee!
as of 3/31/25
Silver Sponsors
Sally Bott*
Jane Sanzen & Richard Higgins*
Land Rover Albany
Lisa & Robert Moser
Sharyn & George Neble*
Stewart’s Shops and The Dake Family*
Stephen Verral & Susanne D’Isabel*
The Kenneth Ellis Family Fund
Bronze Sponsors
Jen & Will Aldrich*
Geraldine Golub*
King Wealth Management Group
Elizabeth Sobol
Linda & Michael Toohey*
Dr. Lisa Vollendorf – Empire State University*
Supporting Sponsors
Geoffrey Cannon
Keeley & Stephen DeSalvo*
Sandra Eng-Caulfield & Thomas Caulfield
Doris Fischer Malesardi**
Anthony Ianniello, Esq. – Ianniello Anderson, P.C.*
John J. Nigro*
Maureen Parker – Charles Schwab**
Marci & Michael Phinney – Phinney Design Group
St. Peter’s Health Partners
Saratoga Economic Development Corporation
Frances Spreer Albert
Edward Swyer & Elizabeth Wild*
The Adirondack Trust Company – Natalie & Charles V. Wait, Jr.*
Candace & Charles V. Wait*
Honorary Committee
Judy & Grady Aronstamm**
Michelle & Walter Borisenok
Susanne Buhac**
Ann & Bob Bullock
Joseph Burke
Diane & David Casano**
Sujata N. Chaudhry*
Nora & Jeffrey Cheek
Anthony V. Cirillo
Aimee & Gary Dake
Joan Dash
Terry & Carlton DeBrule*
David Deutsch
Marsha Dolinsky **
Mary Lou Doyle**
JoAnn Duquette**
Helen Edelman & Bill Walker
Lorraine & William Fitzsimmons
Howard S. Foote
Rita & Dan Forbush**
Thomas & Flora Garrett
Eleanor & Allen Goodman
B.H. Green
Judy A. Harrigan, PhD*
Maria Harrison**
Barbara K. Hoehn**
Rolanda Jetter**
Harriet J. Kalejs**
Dr. and Mrs. Gustav Kappler III**
Linda & Bernard Kastory
Daniel & Lisa Keating
Dr. & Mrs. Oscar & Kathryn Lirio
Tiina Loite & Fred Conrad
Heather & Tim Mabee*
Karen Macielak**
Pam Magnuson & Joshua Levy
Paul & Sandra L. Markatos
Stephanie & John Markowich**
Don & Judy McCormack*
Bill McEllen & Rachel Dunn*
Marcia & Robert Miller
Marilyn S. Nippes
Karen & Chet Opalka*
Hon. Susan Phillips Read & Howard J. Read
Emily Reilly**
Jeffrey Ridha, MD*
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson*
Rylee & Keith Servis
Carla H. Skodinski & Michael M. Fieldman
Jessica Skura-Capone & Craig Capone
Elissa & Justin Smith**
Ilene & Chip Stein
Tas Steiner**
Daniel and Kerry Tomson
Congressman Paul D. Tonko
Shadrach Treat
Joyce Ure
Jennifer L Van Ort
Eileen G. & Donald J. Whelley**
Garry & Joyce White
*SPAC Board Member
**SPAC Action Council Member
Additional Support Provided By
Artists
Cocktail Party on Stage
Dinner Tent
Pavilion Lounge
The Party Tent
Dance Party on Stage
Co-presented by the SPAC Action Council and Friends of SPAC
SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization.
Donations and proceeds from fundraising events support our work to serve art, artists, and community.