Press Release: Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2nd Annual Summer SPACtacular

March 6, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 6, 2024) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces its Summer SPACtacular is back for its second annual event on Friday, May 31 from 5:00 – 11:30 p.m. to benefit SPAC’s mission, year-round programming, and education initiatives. The season kick-off fundraiser will feature an expansive celebration across the SPAC grounds that includes live music, a multi-course “Summerscape Supper,” culinary tastings, cocktails, a new “glow lounge” with mocktails and tarot card readings, fireworks, and a dance party on SPAC’s historic stage.

“Last year’s Summer SPACtacular was incredibly successful — celebrating SPAC’s mission with a host of experiences taking place in every corner of our campus. This year, we look forward to building off that momentum with expanded tastings, great music, and exciting enhancements to the evening,” said Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO of SPAC. “We are grateful to the SPAC Action Council and Friends of SPAC for their incredible efforts and to our community for their attendance – all in support of our commitment to year-round programming and education.”

Featuring two different ticketing options including a “Party Pass” and an “All-Access Pass,” attendees will have the opportunity to experience SPAC like never before with tastings, libations and entertainment throughout the SPAC campus. Guests who purchase a “Party Pass” will enjoy live music by American Idol finalist and Saratoga Springs native Jes Hudak, tastings from the region’s best restaurants, fine wines, local distillery and brewery tastings, and a new “Glow Lounge” featuring mocktails by Little Lucy’s of Lucy’s Bar, emotion code readings by Gina Sabatini and tarot card readings by Sarah Sweeney. The evening will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display and a dance party with DJs Eric & Dillon of Experience Events on SPAC’s historic stage.

In addition to the “Party Pass” offerings, the “All-Access Pass” also includes a reception with craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres from Meadowlark Catering, and live music by Jonathan Greene and the Grand Boubousse on the amphitheater stage. Following the cocktail reception is an intimate “Summerscape Supper” produced by CulinaryArts@SPAC with renowned regional chefs Alex Lempka, Dan Spitz, and Michael Blake, featuring three-courses that celebrate the rhythm of the seasons alongside wine pairings. An exciting paddle raise hosted by emcee and News 10 ABC’s Lydia Kulbida will also highlight the supper. The “All-Access Pass” also features exclusive admission to post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace.

The Summer SPACtacular is SPAC’s largest fundraiser to support its mission and year-round programming and education initiatives. Tickets to the SPACtacular are available online at spac.org. Honorary and sponsorship opportunities are also available, visit spac.org or call 518.584.9330 ext. 142 for details.

Summer SPACtacular

Friday, May 31

All Access Pass |5:00-11:30p.m. 

Tickets: $400

Kick-off the celebration with craft cocktails and live music by Jonathan Greene and the Grand Boubousse on the amphitheater stage, followed by an intimate “Summerscape Supper” in an enchanting setting on the SPAC grounds. The dinner will feature three-courses produced by CulinaryArts@SPAC with renowned regional chefs Alex Lempka, Dan Spitz, and Michael Blake that celebrate the rhythm of the seasons alongside wine pairings. An exciting paddle raise hosted by emcee and News 10 ABC’s Lydia Kulbida will benefit SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives.

Cap off the meal with exclusive access to post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace. Or join the “Party Pass” goers in the new “glow lounge” for mocktails and tarot card readings, or the tasting tent with live music by Jes Hudak.

The evening will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display and a DJ dance party on SPAC’s historic stage.

Party Pass | 7:00-11:30p.m.

Tickets: $175

Experience SPAC like never before with tastings from the region’s best restaurants, fine wines, and local distillery and brewery tastings, accompanied by live music from American Idol finalist and Saratoga Springs native, Jes Hudak – all in an expansive tent on SPAC’s grounds. “Party Pass” attendees also have access to a new “glow lounge” featuring mocktails by Little Lucy’s of Lucy’s Bar, emotion code readings by Gina Sabatini, and tarot card readings by Sarah Sweeney located in The Julie Bonacio Pavilion.

The evening will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display and a DJ dance party on SPAC’s historic stage.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit spac.org

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), located in the historic resort town of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York, is one of America’s most prestigious outdoor amphitheaters. Its tranquil setting in a 2,400-acre park preserve surrounded by hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs draws lovers of arts, culture and nature for performances by resident companies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, and concerts by Live Nation. SPAC also hosts imaginative programming such as Caffè Lena @ SPAC and initiatives in culinary, literary, healing and visual arts.

SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization. Donations and proceeds from fundraising events benefit the Center’s thriving education program, community outreach efforts, and the vibrancy of its programming. For more information visit spac.org.