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Summer at Skidmore
Visiting Saratoga this summer (or looking for an excuse to)?
Skidmore offers a full calendar of entertainment and edification:
April 30–June 21, Alumni Invitational Exhibit
Plugged showcases alumni works in photography and new media.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/schick
518-580-5049
May 28–31, Reunion 2009
Alumni, especially from class years ending in 4 and 9, converge on campus for miniclasses,
fireworks, the alumni art show, and more.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/reunion
518-580-5610
May 31–June 20, Summer Dance Workshop: Taylor 2
The acclaimed troupe, founded in 1993 by Paul Taylor, returns for its second summer
residency with master classes and free public events.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/dance_workshop
518-580-5595
May 31–June 27, SITI Summer Theater Workshop
The innovative and muscular ensemble’s residency, with public events Radio
Macbeth June 12 and demo of Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints June 26.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/theater
518-580-5595
June 1–July 2, Skidmore College Summer Term, session 1
College students earn credits in small, intensive classes.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/summer_term
518-580-5592
June 1–July 2, Summer Studio Art Program, session 1
College students take art courses, including on-location drawing and painting and
an opportunity for bronze casting.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/studio
518-580-5052
June 10–14, Skidmore Saratoga Classic Horse Show, week 1
An American Hunter-Jumper Foundation world-championship event that brings hundreds
of top riders, benefits Skidmore scholarship funds, and includes an alumni division; free admission.
http://www.skidmore.edu/saratogaclassic
518-580-5633
June 11–14, SaratogaArtsFest
Skidmore joins community partners for the third annual citywide celebration of music, dance, visual art, film, theater, and literary art; on-campus events include a Saratoga Chamber Players concert June 12.
http://www.saratogaartsfest.org
518-580-8010
June 12 through August, Upbeat on the Roof
Jazz, folk, and other performers in free concerts every Friday at 7 p.m., on the roof of the Tang Museum
http://tang.skidmore.edu
518-580-8080
June 17–21, Skidmore Saratoga Classic Horse Show, week 2
See June 10–14.
June 20, Friends of Skidmore Athletics Thoroughbred Cup
The fifth annual event, open to all, features golf at the renowned Saratoga National Golf Club and/or tennis on the Skidmore courts, link-side dinner at the Prime restaurant, and an online silent auction, all benefiting Skidmore athletics.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/fosa/outing
518-580-5677
June 27–July 11, Skidmore Jazz Institute
One of the nation’s top jazz study programs offers free (and typically SRO!) public concerts by the faculty on July 2 and 9, Gerald Clayton Quintet on June 30, and Jonathan Batiste Quintet on July 7.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/jazz
518-580-5595
June 29–July 24, New York State Summer Writers Institute
In its 23rd year, bringing literary legends such as Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Ondaatje,
Russell Banks, and Jamaica Kincaid to campus to teach creative writing and give free public readings.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/writers
518-580-5590
June 29–August 14, Camp Northwoods
Sports, cultural arts, nature study, and relaxed play for children entering grades 1–6, offered in
two-week and single-week sessions.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/camps/northwood
518-580-5591
July 5–August 7, Pre-College Program in Liberal and Studio Arts
Highly motivated high school students jump-start their college careers with credit-bearing Skidmore courses and campus-life experience.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/precollegiate
518-580-5590
July 7–August 7, Skidmore College Summer Term, session 2
See June 1–July2.
July 7–August 7, Summer Studio Art Program, session 2
Classes for pre-college, college, and graduate students, as well as local community members; public activities include a lecture July 13 by mixed-media artist Jessica Stockholder.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/studio
518-580-5052
July 13, Admissions Open House
An introduction to Skidmore for high school students, featuring tours, a peek at summer science research, information on admissions and financial aid, and a picnic; registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/admissions
518-580-5570 or 800-867-6007
July 18 through spring 2010, Lives of the Hudson Exhibition
Contemporary and 19th-century artworks explore the Hudon River through the themes of utility, individuality, community, and symbol; check with the Tang Museum for related events.
http://tang.skidmore.edu
518-580-8080
July 19–25, New York State Summer Young Writers Institute
Workshops for young writers, held in tandem with the original Summer Writers Institute;
see June 29–July 24.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/youngwriters
518-580-5590
July 23–26, Reunion Planning Workshops
Alumni volunteers from class years ending in 5 and 0 get psyched and organized for next
year’s Reunion 2010.
518-580-5610
August 2–8, Skidmore Flute Institute
Participants in this intensive performance study program offer recitals and a public master class.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/flute
518-580-5591
August 4, Palamountain Scholarship Benefit
The elegant twilight gala, now in its 30th year, is a highlight of the summer social season, with live music, gourmet dinner, and auction; proceeds benefit Skidmore’s Palamountain Scholarship Fund.
http://cms.skidmore.edu/palamountainbenefit
518-580-5671
August 15, Young Alumni Day at the Races
Second annual Saratoga racetrack outing especially for Skidmore’s younger grads.
518-580-5610
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