Connelly’s Diamond Gallery— Valentine’s Day Trunk Show Dates: February 10–February 11 Times: February 10, 10:00am–5:00pm February 11, 10:00am–3:00pm Location: 594 New Loudon Rd., Latham, NY Details: Closeout jewelry trunk show and all in-store merchandise at 50 percent off! Refreshments will be available. Contact: Dennis Connelly at 518-782-0569 February 11 Clifton Park Winter Festival Date: February 11 Time: All Day Event Location: Clifton Park, NY Details: Join your friends and neighbors during this day of fun and excitement in and out of the cold! There will be local competitions, winter activities, family fun and more! Contact: cliftonpark.com/winter/winterfestival.cfm or 518-371-6667 The College of Saint Rose Camerata Date: February 11 Time: 7:30pm Location: Massry Center for the Arts, 1002 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY Details: The acclaimed Hyperion String Quartet will join the Saint Rose Camerata in a performance of music by Dvorak, Boccherini and Mozart. Described as “vivacious” by New York City’s WQXR public radio and “a single living breathing organism - bringing grand and glorious life to the music” by Classical Voice of North Carolina. Free to the public. Contact: strose.edu/concerts or 518-337-4871 February 17 The Flurry Annual Dance & Music Festival Dates: February 17–February 19 Times: February 17, 1:00pm–9:00pm February 18, 9:00am–1:00am February 19, 9:00am–6:00pm Location: Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga, NY Details: The Flurry is a great winter weekend for dancers and music lovers of all ages! There will be dances, workshops, singing, concerts, jamming, performances, family events, storytelling, crafts and more! Contact: saratoga.com/winter/dance-flurry.cfm Winter Wonderland Week Dates: February 17–February 26 Time: Varies Location: Mt. Sabattis, Long Lake, NY Details: Presidents’ Day week is a vacation for adults and kids, now in its third year! Snowmobile tours and sculpture garden at Mt. Sabattis. Long Lake Winter Olympics include skating races, sledding races, and obstacle course in the snow. Contact: mylonglake.com or 518-624-3077 February 18 The Third Annual Mac-n-Cheese Bowl in Albany Date: February 18 Time: 11:00am–12:30pm Location: Albany Marriott, Wolf Road, Colonie, NY Details: Mac ‘n Cheese is a favorite food of all ages! Come to the Albany Marriott in Colonie and taste 30 different varieties of the dish, prepared by local restaurants. Then, vote for your favorites! The proceeds benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Cost: $15 for adults/$5 for kids ages 5 to 12/ free under 5. Contact: saratoga.com/event/mac-n-cheesebowl-40165 Raquette Lake Winter Carnival Dates: February 18–February 19 Times: All Day Events Location: Raquette Lake, NY Details: A two-day event featuring small town tradition and big time fun. The library is open all day for warmth, but outdoors is where the action takes place. Look for events and games for kids ages 5-12. Contact: mylonglake.com or 518-624-3077 February 23 Power Up-UAlbany Weekend MBA Program Informational Session Date: February 23 Time: 6:00pm Location: Clifton Park, Executive Education Center, Clifton Park, NY Details: Attend and information session of the UAlbany Executive MBA, ranked fourth for opportunities for Women by The Princeton Review. Contact: dpurdy@albany.edu or 518-442-4964 February 25 The Winter Ball: Bond Shaken Not Stirred Date: February 25 Time: 8:00pm–12:00am Location: Hall of Springs, Saratoga Spa State Park, NY Details: Join Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s (SPAC) Junior Committee at the Second Annual Winter Ball: Bond Shaken Not Stirred. All proceeds benefit the Classical Performing Arts at SPAC. Cost $65-$100. Contact: hallofsprings.com 46 <strong>HERLIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM
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