Clifton Park Happenings

Northern Lights Changes Name, Now Upstate Concert Hall

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By Betty Moyer on May 22, 2012 11:48 AM
Northern Lights, the Clifton Park NY concert venue, has officially changed its name to the Upstate Concert Hall.

The name change is a final passing-of-the-torch from the previous management to Stan Levinstone, the current owner. Although, Levinstone has been running the venue and the majority owner for the past 3 years, he just recently bought out the final 10 percent that was held by original owner.
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Get your EVOO here! Olive Oil Store Coming Soon to Clifton Park

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By Faith Mannix on May 21, 2012 10:53 AM
"There's an app for that" is a phrase that has taken over today's digital world. In the retail world, "there's a store for that" is just as applicable with the rise of specialty shops.  The latest of these specialty stores is Oliva!, an olive oil boutique coming soon to Clifton Park.
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Shen Teacher Featured on LIVE with Kelly!

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By Betty Moyer on May 18, 2012 8:17 AM
Local Shenendehowa school district teacher, Bryan Sawyer was featured on LIVE with Kelly! yesterday morning as part of a search to find and reward America's 'Top Teachers.'

Sawyer is a special education teacher for grade 2 & 3 at Karigon Elementary School who 'works hard to make sure his students have a chance to soar.'
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Ballston Spa Included in "America's Best High Schools" List

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By Curtis Putney on May 16, 2012 1:39 PM
Ballston Spa has been noticed on the national level for their level of success with high school students.  U.S. News and World Report has announced that Ballston Spa High School has been included in this year's annual list of "America's Best High Schools."


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JERRY'S GIRLS Presented by Not So Common Players

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By Curtis Putney on April 18, 2012 2:08 PM

Sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park, Not So Common Players presents JERRY'S GIRLS. Directed by Tom Heckert with musical direction by Adrienne Cosey and choreographed by Donna Hatch, JERRY'S GIRLS is a celebratory musical entertainment of glamour, optimism, love, melody, and women.

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Ocean State Job Lot Now Open

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By Betty Moyer on April 17, 2012 9:26 AM
Bargain hunters and coupon clippers rejoice! An Ocean State Job Lot location is now open in Clifton Park. The discount retail store is located in the North Country Commons on Route 146 and will be open seven days a week.
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Candlelight Red Coming To Northern Lights

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By Scott Stevens on April 13, 2012 9:39 AM

On Friday, April 20, Candlelight Red (along with The Lost Sons and Frank Palangi) will open for Trapt at Northern Lights in Clifton Park. 


Candlelight Red is a rock band from central Pennsylvania that has shared the stage with bands like Buckcherry, Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Tantric and KISS. The band has shows lined up for the whole summer, including a Nationwide tour with Saving Abel, and several dates booked with Lacuna Coil and Crossfade.

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I spoke with Jeremy Edge (lead guitar & vocalist) about the upcoming show and he told me how the band got its big break..

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New Farmer's Market to open in Malta

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By Curtis Putney on April 11, 2012 1:13 PM
Saratoga Farmers' Market Association has received the approval to open a farmers' market in Malta this summer. 
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Kevin Costner, Actor Turned Rocker, Comes To Town

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By Betty Moyer on April 5, 2012 10:05 AM
'If you book it, they will come!' ... or so Kevin Costner hopes! 

Did you know that Kevin Costner was in a band? Yes! He and his band, The Modern West, have been together since 2007 and are now on country-wide tour, which stops at Northern Lights tomorrow April 7, 2012.
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Olive Garden in Clifton Park to Open this Month

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By Curtis Putney on April 4, 2012 1:04 PM
Get ready for a new local restaurant to frequent on those nights when you're craving Italian. The Olive Garden is coming to Clifton Park this month!
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