BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T004129 CREATED:20250910T225741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T231301Z UID:10004082-1759572000-1759597200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Saratoga Book Festival DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\, PLEASE VISIT https://friends.sspl.org/book-festival/  Session 1: 10am – 11am – Friends with Secrets: Historical Fiction Panel with Juliette Fay and Marjan Kamali\, moderated by Kim van Alkemade Award-winning authors Juliette Fay (The Harvey Girls) and Marjan Kamali (The Lion Women of Tehran) join author and Northshire Bookstore Bookseller Kim van Alkemade (Counting Lost Stars) in a discussion about their latest novels\, the very different secrets that their characters carried\, and the healing power of women’s friendships. Admission is free and includes a cup of Sense + SensibiliTea\, a soothing blend featuring La Provençale herbs provided by Saratoga Tea & Honey. Session 2: 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Family Sagas: A Fiction Panel with Serena Burdick and Jessica Shattuck\, moderated by Jack Rightmyer Authors Serena Burdick (A Promise to Arlette) and Jessica Shattuck (Last House) chat about their latest novels with Jack Rightmyer\, an author (On Your Left)\, teacher\, and Times Union freelance book reviewer. With the scope of a saga and the heart of a thriller\, A Promise to Arlette is an evocative historical novel following a married couple whose idyllic 1950s suburban life is threatened by the promises they made during World War II. It’s a sweeping\, unforgettable story about love and friendship\, trust and betrayal\, and how promises made\, broken\, and ultimately renewed\, can determine our fate. Shattucks’s Last House is “a richly detailed\, slow-burning family saga” (NYT) that digs deeply into questions of inheritance and what we owe each other—and captures to stunning effect the gravity of time\, the double edge of progress\, and the hubris of empire. This session is perfect for fans of Ann Patchett’s The Dutch House. Session 3: 2:30pm – 4:30pm – Teatime at Pemberley: A Lit Night Celebration of Jane Austen in Words and Music\, presented by Kristina Kulin To celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth\, join Lit Night’s Kristina Kulin at the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival as she presents “Teatime at Pemberley: A Celebration of Jane Austen in Words and Music.” Enjoy an immersive exploration of Austen’s life and works. Sit back\, listen to live Regency-era music\, and enjoy Saratoga Tea & Honey’s Sense + SensibiliTea\,” in Caffe Lena’s warm and welcoming setting while guest speakers read their favorite passages. (This is a 90-minute program that’s perfect for Jane Austen fans of all ages.) For more information about Lit Night’s monthly curated literary appreciation events\, visit https://litnightsaratoga.com/  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/saratoga-book-festival/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T004129 CREATED:20250912T191428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T020548Z UID:10004097-1759579200-1759599000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Caffe Lena @ SPAC DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caffè Lena @ SPAC – A Free Day of Music on the Charles R. Wood Stage Caffè Lena @ SPAC returns with an unforgettable day-long celebration of live music on the Charles R. Wood Stage! This year’s lineup brings together five acclaimed bands who each bring a unique voice to today’s folk and roots scene: Misty Blues – powerhouse blues with soul\, jazz\, and gospel flairTom Chapin – beloved folk legend and three-time Grammy winnerChatham County Line – North Carolina Americana favorites with tight harmoniesFarah Siraj – Jordan’s “Musical Ambassadress\,” fusing Arabic music\, flamenco\, and jazzAleksi Campagne – bilingual indie-folk innovator blending fiddle\, voice\, and loopingFrom blues and bluegrass to indie-folk and global sounds\, this eclectic bill showcases the depth and diversity of the folk tradition. ✨ Admission is free – please register to receive event updates and “Know Before You Go” details. By registering\, your email will be added to SPAC and Caffè Lena’s mailing lists. 🌦 Rain or shine! Bring your friends\, your curiosity\, and enjoy a day of extraordinary music in a beautiful setting. REGISTER HERE ARTIST INFORMATION: MISTY BLUES Misty Blues\, 2019 International Blues Challenge finalist\, has been delivering powerhouse blues since 1999. Led by Gina Coleman’s commanding vocals\, the Berkshire-based band blends jazz\, soul\, funk\, and gospel into a rich\, original sound. They’ve collaborated with legends like Eric Gales\, Charles Neville\, and Joe Louis Walker\, and shared stages with Tab Benoit\, Albert Castiglia\, James Montgomery\, John Primer\, and Roomful of Blues. With 17 albums\, tours across the U.S.\, Canada\, and the U.K.\, and worldwide airplay—including a song featured in a 2024 U.S. presidential campaign—Misty Blues has secured their place in today’s blues landscape. Sample Song Misty Blues TOM CHAPIN “One of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” – New York Times With six decades\, 27 albums\, and three Grammys to his name\, Hudson Valley troubadour Tom Chapin has done it all. From his early days in Greenwich Village with The Chapin Brothers to Broadway\, TV’s National Geographic Explorer\, and a remarkable body of songs for both adults and children\, his career is as wide-ranging as it is impactful. Beyond the music\, Chapin has been a tireless advocate for the environment\, social justice\, hunger relief\, and arts education. Sample Song Tom Chapin CHATHAM COUNTY LINE For over 20 years\, Chatham County Line (CCL) has bridged timeless bluegrass traditions with modern Americana songwriting. Formed in Raleigh in 1999\, the harmony-driven band has released 11 albums\, including their latest\, Hiyo\, and earned four #1 spots on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. Known for dynamic live shows across the U.S. and Europe\, as well as appearances on Showtime’s George & Tammy\, they continue to balance innovation and tradition with grace. Sample Song Chatham County Line  FARAH SIRAJ “The Norah Jones of the Middle East” from Time Out New York. Hailed as Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress\, Farah Siraj is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso whose career spans the Middle East\, Europe\, and the U.S. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages\, from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Nobel Prize Hall and United Nations\, where she represents Jordan annually on World Peace Day. A composer and bandleader\, Farah fuses Arabic music\, flamenco\, jazz\, bossa nova\, and pop\, reflecting her mission to use music as a force for peace\, advocacy\, and cultural connection. Leading a diverse quintet of global musicians\, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her cross-cultural sound. Sample Song Farah Siraj ALEKSI CAMPAGNE Montreal-born singer-songwriter and violinist Aleksi Campagne brings a bold\, contemporary edge to the fiddle-singing tradition. Blending heartfelt folk songwriting\, soaring vocals\, and layered textures with violin and looping pedals\, he’s quickly become one of Canada’s most exciting emerging artists. His bilingual debut album\, For the Giving / Pour donner(2023)\, drew acclaim from Le Devoir and Roots Music Canada as “one of the most musically ambitious accomplishments of the year.” Touring internationally\, Aleksi delivers an unforgettable fusion of indie-folk authenticity and instrumental virtuosity. Sample Song Aleski Campagne  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/caffe-lena-spac/ LOCATION:Saratoga Performing Arts Center\, 108 Avenue of the Pines\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Eventbrite-Banners-59.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T004129 CREATED:20250808T200053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T033404Z UID:10003952-1759604400-1759611600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Saratoga Book Festival: Tom Piazza - Living in the Present with John Prine DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saratoga Book Festival and Caffè Lena present “John Prine: A Night of Song and Stories” with Tom Piazza\, author of Living in the Present with John Prine. In the spring of 2018\, author\, writer\, and Yaddo alumni Tom Piazza climbed into a 1977 Coupe de Ville with the great singer-songwriter John Prine to write an article for the Oxford American. Their Florida road trip ignited a deep friendship\, full of tall tales over epic meals\, long nights playing guitar and trading songs\, and visits back and forth between their homes in Nashville and New Orleans.  Along the way\, John invited Tom to work with him to write a memoir\, with John telling sprawling\, often hilarious stories of his youth and family in Chicago and Kentucky\, his breakthrough into the national spotlight\, his riotous early years in the Nashville country scene\, and much more. When John died suddenly of COVID in April 2020\, that unfinished memoir evolved into Living in the Present with John Prine\, an unforgettable portrait of the beloved musician in his late glory.  With a warm stage presence\, Tom shares stories about John\, their trip together\, and how his book came to be. He'll even play a few of the songs from John's playbook. A book signing will follow the event. Copies of Living in the Present with John Prine will also be available for purchase. For more about Author Tom Piazza and Living in the Present with John Prine\, please see https://saratogabookfestival.org/2025-festival-authors/. Piazza is a four-time winner of the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Music Writing\, and author of several books including the nonfiction bestseller Why New Orleans Matters and the novels The Auburn Conference and A Free State. A Yaddo artist\, he lives in New Orleans. Don't miss this joyful evening at Caffe Lena\, a warm and intimate setting to celebrate the beloved icon. Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/saratoga-book-festival-tom-piazza-living-in-the-present-with-john-prine/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Eventbrite-Banners-17.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR