SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dave Matthews is one of those rare artists who is able to not only exist, but actually thrive outside the mainstream music industry. The reason for this may have been apparent to anyone in the Saratoga area when the Dave Matthews Band rolled in the Saratoga Preforming Arts Center last weekend. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore’s Class of 2013, expected to total 605 baccalaureate candidates and seven candidates for the master of arts in liberal studies, will participate in the College’s 102nd Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The ceremony begins at 10:40 a.m.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new 10K has been added to SPAC’s popular "Rock & Run" 5K fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at SPAC. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a 1K Kids’ Run, followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m. and the 10K at 10:30 a.m. Over 20 top Capital Region bands will perform along certified running routes and at the free, post-race party on SPAC’s lawn. Online registration is available at www.areep.com. All proceeds will benefit SPAC’s Vivienne Anderson program which hosts underserved children at classical performances.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A dynamic group of 10 bands whose music spans alternative, pop, hard rock and classic rock have been selected from approximately 50 contenders as the finalists for SPAC’s annual Battle of the Bands presented by WEQX and The Recording Company.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After three successful years of the Rock & Run 5K hosted by SPAC, event organizers are busy preparing for this year’s run with an added twist of the first-ever 10K route, in addition to the regular 5K and 1K Kids’ Run.