A Gilded Age Celebration of Preservation Black Tie Required • Period Attire Encouraged An Evening of Philanthropy & Preservation

Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, and philanthropy as we celebrate our achievements and raise funds for the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation.

Step back in time with exclusive access to Lynnewood Hall. Explore the estate and discover its magnificent architectural beauty and cultural significance.

Experience a private viewing of Fleurs de Villes: THE GILDED AGE. This spectacular fresh flower celebration brings the opulence, ambition, and iconic characters of the HBO series to life through stunning floral artistry.

The evening begins with a 6:00pm Champagne Reception, followed by Dinner & Program at 7pm, and ending with Dessert & Dancing at 9:00pm.

Enjoy parlor music, 19th-century opera arias, and songs of Jerome Kern performed live.
Featuring musicians from HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” soprano Sarah Joy Miller, who portrayed opera diva Christina Nilsson in Season 2, Episode 1; saxophonist Christopher Brellochs, who portrayed composer/conductor John Knowles Paine in Season 1, Episode 4; Elizabeth Gerbi, soprano; Max Caplan, piano; and Maya Anjali Buchanan, violinist.

Supporting Preservation Every Gala ticket helps advance the mission of the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation to preserve, restore, and share one of America's most significant Gilded Age estates. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate this historic milestone and invest in Lynnewood Hall's future.

You won’t want to miss out on this special evening!

‼️Don’t Miss the SUNY Schenectady Faculty Jazz Combo and Jon Faddis at Music Haven! 🎺

Experience the magic of jazz at Music Haven Stage in Central Park, Schenectady, on Thursday, August 13, at 7 p.m.! The SUNY Schenectady Faculty Jazz Combo, featuring top local musicians, will take the stage alongside trumpeter Jon Faddis, a legendary Dizzy Gillespie protégé known for his soulful, fiery sound.

This free concert is your chance to enjoy world-class jazz in one of the Capital Region’s most beloved outdoor venues. This year’s lineup includes, Christopher Brellochs (saxophone), Brian Patneaude (saxophone), Dylan Canterbury (trumpet), Bob Halek (drums), Erik Johnson (bass), Kevin Grudecki (guitar), David Gleason (piano), Mia Scirocco (vocals).

Plus, savor NY-themed treats from the SUNY Schenectady Food Truck (corned beef sandwiches, chopped cheese, banana cannoli) and Stageside Pub (NY-style hot dogs, knishes, cheesecake, local beer, and more!) with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream will sweeten your evening! 🍦

In case of rain, it will be moved to Proctors.

For more information, visit musichavenstage.org.

I am so excited to be spending Wednesday-Friday next week in New York City for the “Forging an American Musical Identity Conference.” I’ll be presenting “Gilded Age Black Musicians William James Knapp (1843–1885) and Ulysses J. Alsdorf (1872–1952),” during Session 7: Navigating the Racial Divide after the Civil War (2 papers) on Thursday, 29 January, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM in the Elebash Recital Hall at the CUNY Graduate Center, the City University of New York, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016.