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August 9, 2023Never Too Early to Think About Christmas at UPH
Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs announced last week that its Christmas programming is on sale to prepare for the holiday season. There are many chances to hear some classic holiday hits and a dash of laughs to end 2023.
Coming to UPH in November is “Jim Brickman Hits Live with A Little Bit of Christmas” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Jim Brickman is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 21 number-one albums, 32 Top 20 radio hits, and two GRAMMY nominations. He will get up close and personal in this intimate setting with his hit songs “Love of My Life” “Valentine” and “Angel Eyes” plus a few holiday favorites like “The Gift.” Brickman warms the heart as his sweet sounds and stories bring family and friends together.
Next, join Natalie, Donnell and the MacMaster-Leahy kids as they take to the stage for “A Celtic Family Christmas,” their beloved show where they share their favorite holiday music and traditions with audiences 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Award-winning fiddle virtuosos Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy celebrate the holidays with an unforgettable evening of music, dance and storytelling for the young and the young at heart.
Continuing her monthly all-female “Women Aren’t Funny” series, Erin Harkes brings the laughs to the holidays 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. The comedian for this performance hasn’t been announced but previous female comedians have included Jaye McBride and Karen Rontowski.
Last, an annual favorite, “It’s a Jazzy Christmas” will be in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 (as well as a performance at Proctors the following night). This septet has all your favorite holiday songs wrapped in the theme of a 1940s radio drama featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi from the Peanuts holiday specials. Their concerts take the audience on a holiday ride through decades of great classic music and fun radio serial interludes. Audiences will even have a jolly laugh or two. “It’s a Jazzy Christmas” is the perfect concert to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at universalpreservationhall.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling (518) 382-3884 ext. 139.
