BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.15.18//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:20250924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172633 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003990-1758709800-1758711600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Classical Workshop \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 Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $120.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172634 CREATED:20250916T132343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T163212Z UID:10005636-1758742200-1758749400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase Hosted by Erin Harkes DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nFor 65 years\, Caffè Lena has been a place where great artists get their start—a stage where music is more than just sound; it’s stories\, community\, and discovery. The Lena Go Round continues that tradition\, offering a monthly showcase of rising songwriting talent\, curated and hosted by powerhouse musician\, comedian\, entrepreneur\, and all around powerhouse\, Erin Harkes. \n \nWhat makes Lena Go Round special? \n \n\nIt is a curated lineup of the best up-and-coming songwriters—handpicked to deliver unforgettable performances\nIt is a true “in the round” experience—where songwriters take turns sharing their music and stories\, creating an intimate and inspiring atmosphere\nIt is a direct link to Caffè Lena’s legacy—this stage launched careers\, and Lena Go Round continues to nurture the next generation of folk\, Americana\, and indie artists\n\nThe lineup changes every month\, but one thing is constant: you will always hear something fresh\, moving\, and unforgettable. Whether you're a lifelong folk fan or just love discovering the next big thing\, Lena Go Round is the place to be. \n \nSeptember's lineup is Allie Chip\, Natalie Santini\, Travis Gray and Erin! \n \nCome be part of a Capital District must-see event\, where the best of the best take the stage before the world catches on. \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nBIOS \n \nAllie Chip is a Hudson Valley based songwriter whose humor and conversational lyrics will make you feel like you just caught up with your best friend. Her songs are authentic\, topical\, funny\, and ultra-relatable—a la Olivia Barton and John Craigie. Allie has performed her original music on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\, sung the national anthem at Fenway Park\, and was selected as a 2024 Emerging Artist at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. She has received national recognition in the Telluride Troubadour contest among other songwriting competitions. Allie writes and records custom wedding songs through her business\, Give Love Originals (GLO). \n \nNatalie Santini is the singer/songwriter of the band Little Saints hailing from Saratoga Springs\, New York. With a deep connection to the outdoors\, her music captures the raw beauty of nature and the profound struggles of life. Her Americana sound is infused with heartfelt lyrics and melodies that resonate with authenticity. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the landscapes that surround her\, she creates songs that are both relatable and deeply moving. \n \nTravis Gray is a dynamic singer\, guitarist\, and songwriter from upstate New York\, best known as the frontman of Wild Adriatic and for his high-energy solo acoustic performances. With a knack for blending rock\, pop\, and soul\, Travis has spent over a decade captivating audiences across the U.S. and abroad. Beyond the stage\, he’s a versatile creator—producing original music\, lending his voice to studio projects including songs licensed in Maggie Moore\, a comedy featuring Jon Hamm & Tina Fey\, the NFL & video games such as NASCAR Heat\, building an authentic connection with listeners through both live shows and digital platforms. Whether fronting a full band or performing stripped-down acoustic sets\, Travis brings passion\, precision\, and undeniable charisma to every performance. \n \nErin \n \nNote: 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 Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/lena-go-round-songwriters-showcase-hosted-by-erin-harkes-8/ 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-29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172634 CREATED:20250612T142332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142758Z UID:10003838-1758790800-1758794400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-3/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172634 CREATED:20250612T142744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142820Z UID:10003848-1758794400-1758798000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other\, including more advanced voicings \n \nChord extensions (6\, 7\, 9\, 13)\, inversions and advanced voicings \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques\, including syncopated rhythms\, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing \n \nSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos \n \nMovable chord shapes and voicings  \n \nLearning and arranging new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-2-with-bruce-thompson/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172635 CREATED:20250612T140849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142723Z UID:10003828-1758798000-1758801600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-2/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172635 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003817-1758805200-1758812400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172635 CREATED:20250706T172548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T150202Z UID:10003891-1758830400-1758837600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bad Penny Pleasuremakers DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nNew Orleans-based Bad Penny Pleasuremakers\, Matt Bell and Joy Patterson\, met on a blind date shortly after Hurricane Katrina and have been playing music and traveling together ever since. Their music is deeply rooted in\, and influenced by\, their New Orleans community\, as well as pre war-era stringbands\, ragtime\, acoustic blues\, country blues and traditional jazz—from Louisiana and beyond.  \n \nThe Bad Penny Pleasuremakers\, as a band\, is a collaboration of talented New Orleans musicians (including long time Saratoga Springs resident Jonathan Greene) who love the early sounds of music coming from this region and just really love playing the good old good stuff together.  \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nYou can catch them creating fun at multiple venues and festivals around the world\, and now at Caffè Lena! \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nNote: 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 Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bad-penny-pleasuremakers/ 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/2025/07/image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172635 CREATED:20250826T190137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T165213Z UID:10004034-1758879000-1758882600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!  \n \nSign up HERE \n \n9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21 \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb/2025-09-26/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/december-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172635 CREATED:20250911T222437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T224002Z UID:10004084-1758888000-1758891600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nBring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For the September edition of the Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour\, our playlist curator will be none other than beloved Caffè Lena member\, Franklyn Whitney! Franklyn’s theme is “Songs From Yellowed Posters” – a selection of music from performers featured on the Caffè Lena poster collage (Downstairs/ Ground Floor Entrance.) Franklyn says\, “Oh my…what a time!” The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian. The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian.  \n \nAll are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. \n \nThe Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby is comprised of 1\,516 vinyl albums and several hundred CDs selected from Al “Captain Fun” McKenney’s expertly curated collection. This treasure trove of folk\, blues and jazz was left us in 2015 and we share it through our monthly listening hour\, as Al wished.  \n \nEnjoy the memories these records bring back\, and dig deep into American roots music. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/captain-fun-lunchtime-listening-hour-7/ 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-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172635 CREATED:20250908T163117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T164702Z UID:10004071-1758978000-1758985200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Saratoga Arts Community Regrant Information Session DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nSaratoga Arts Community Regrant Information Session \n \nSaratoga Arts Regrants award local artists and nonprofits in Saratoga\, Montgomery\, and Fulton Counties a total of $245\,000 annually. Grants Coordinator Spencer Sherry will walk potential applicants through the three grant opportunities\, including program structure\, guidelines\, project eligibility\, and more. This hour-long presentation\, geared towards first-time applicants\, is a comprehensive look into the regrant process – followed by a Q&A. \n \nFree and open to the public! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/saratoga-arts-community-regrant-information-session/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SaratogaArtsLogoBlackTransparent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172636 CREATED:20250705T203430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T165031Z UID:10003888-1758999600-1759006800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:A Special Event with Janis Ian: Screening & in-person interview & audience Q&A DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nJoin us for an extraordinary evening with the celebrated singer-songwriter herself\, Janis Ian\, as we present American Masters – Janis Ian: Breaking Silence at Caffè Lena.  \n \nJanis Ian has spent her life turning truth into song. This documentary explores Ian’s uncompromising journey as a songwriter and performer\, confronting racism\, media scrutiny\, the music industry’s expectations\, and her own identity—all while crafting a deeply influential and award-winning body of work. \n \nFeaturing archival footage\, new interviews\, and Janis’s own reflections\, the film paints a moving portrait of an artist who never stopped evolving\, even when the world wasn’t ready for what she had to say. \n \nEvent Highlights:\n\nScreening of the 2024 PBS American Masters documentary\, rich with archival footage\, animation\, and newly filmed interviews \nExclusive in-person appearance by Janis Ian\, who will join us in conversation after the screening\nConversation & Q&A: Guests are invited to ask Janis about her creative process\, enduring career\, courage in speaking her truth\, and the life experiences that shaped her music.\nWitness firsthand the insights of a folk music legend whose courageous voice spans civil rights\, LGBTQ visibility\, and musical innovation.\nEngage in a rare opportunity to connect directly with Janis as she reflects on her legacy and the power of honesty in art. \nJanis will be signing things you bring and things you purchase.\n\n \n \nDon’t miss this intimate and powerful gathering with a living folk icon—Janis Ian: Breaking Silence\, in conversation. \n \nNote: 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 Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/janis-ian-film-screening/ 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/2025/07/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172636 CREATED:20250730T144145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T051433Z UID:10003918-1759060800-1759075200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Fiddles & Foliage Festival DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nOur 3rd Annual Fiddles and Foliage Fundraiser for the Caffè Lena School of Music! \n \nHigh Rock Park Saratoga Springs 12pm-4pm \n \nCelebrate the Caffè Lena School of Music with this special fundraiser Sept 28th at the beautiful High Rock Park! \n \nBring the whole family for an afternoon of food\, music and friendship! \n \nHere's what to expect: \n \n\nGames\, Vendors and Crafts\nCoffee by Stinky's Coffee Co.\nSilent Auction\n\nGibson Guitar and more! \n\n\nPie Auction\nBand Scramble\nLive Music by\n\nThe Rolling Pebbles\nThe Jazz Pebbles\nVolunteers of America\nAdirondack Song Dogs\nCowbelle\nOpening blessing with Joe Bruchac\n\n\n\nNote: 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 Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/fiddles-foliage-festival/ LOCATION:High Rock Park\, 112 High Rock Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fiddles-Foliage-2025-Poster-Facebook-Cover-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172636 CREATED:20250705T205541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T033100Z UID:10003889-1759078800-1759086000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:"A Joyful Noise!" Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nA Joyful Noise! Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends is more than a concert—it’s a full-sensory celebration of community\, comfort\, and spirit. This one-of-a-kind evening blends the rich\, uplifting power of live gospel music with a lovingly prepared Caribbean dinner by Vashti's Kitchen Delights\, creating an atmosphere that nourishes both body and soul. Led by the incomparable Garland Nelson\, whose voice radiates warmth and joy\, each gathering becomes a heartfelt experience of connection and praise. Surrounded by friends\, familiar songs\, and the clink of shared plates\, guests don’t just attend—they belong. Join us for a night where the music moves you\, the meal fills you\, and the spirit of togetherness leaves you glowing. \n \nSample Song \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.  \n \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of Dottie Pepper and David Normoyle. \n \nNote: 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 Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/a-joyful-noise-gospel-dinner-with-soulist-garland-nelson-friends-2/ 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/2025/07/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172636 CREATED:20250515T185048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190626Z UID:10003757-1759140000-1759143600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAttention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – The purpose of this is 4 week\, in person\, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques\, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 12 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:15 on September 8\, 15\, 22 and 29th. \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-3/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/december-22-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172636 CREATED:20250715T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T183943Z UID:10003910-1759145400-1759154400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nThe purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys\, the Monroe Brothers\, the Louvin Brothers\, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples of these and other duet and bluegrass artists and will work on singing and playing some of their best known songs.  \n \nThis class is NOT intended for beginning musicians looking to learn the basics of their instruments. Rather\, it is aimed at those who can play their acoustic instrument\, (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, fiddle\, mandolin\, dobro) and are interested in exploring the music's roots to help them fine tune their sound with a duet partner. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-duet-class-with-alan-epstein-frank-orsini-and-bruce-thompson/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172636 CREATED:20250715T165616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171128Z UID:10003906-1759156200-1759159800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nThis class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding\, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin\, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal is to get you started and provide you with the skills needed to play this great little instrument going forward. We will take things slowly\, with a focus on producing clear tone\, developing muscle memory in your fingers and most importantly having fun. Each week we will review all the things we’ve covered in previous classes. We will learn mostly by ear\, but a few handouts will be provided. The only prerequisite is that you have a mandolin\, a few picks\, an extra set of mandolin strings\, an electronic tuner and\, most importantly\, a desire to play the mandolin. Class size is limited to 10 so reserve your spot now! \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specializes in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/so-you-want-to-play-mandolin-with-alan-epstein-2/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172637 CREATED:20250707T030359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T164421Z UID:10003895-1759172400-1759179600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM\n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage. \n \nOUR HOSTS\n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:\n\nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.\nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.\nSign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /\nSign up is first come first serve\nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.\nFull table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.\nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. \n\nCONTACT US\n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-32/ 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/2025/07/image-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172637 CREATED:20250705T211734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T033156Z UID:10003890-1759258800-1759266000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Darrell Scott DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nDarrell Scott doesn’t just write songs—he captures the truth of life’s quiet moments and turns them into something luminous. A Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter\, Scott brings poetic honesty\, soulful musicianship\, and masterful storytelling to every performance. His music transforms the everyday into the eternal\, the mundane into the meaningful. \n \nFrom touring with Robert Plant and Zac Brown Band to writing hits for The Chicks\, Faith Hill\, Garth Brooks\, and Patty Loveless\, Scott’s songwriting legacy is both vast and deeply personal. His powerful song “Hank Williams’ Ghost” was named Americana Song of the Year\, and his lyrics have become part of the American musical fabric. \n \nWith roots in a musical family and a life devoted to creativity\, Scott is just as likely to be found hiking the Tennessee woods or cooking homegrown meals as he is writing and producing for others. Whether leading songwriting workshops or crafting his next timeless ballad\, he remains a torchbearer for authenticity and heart. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nJoin us for an evening with one of America’s most revered musical voices—an artist whose songs help us make sense of our world and ourselves. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nNote: 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 Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/darrell-scott/ 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/2025/07/image-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172637 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003991-1759314600-1759316400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \n \nJoin Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-10-01/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172637 CREATED:20250729T203635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T182448Z UID:10003917-1759345200-1759352400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Featuring Bertha Rogers DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nBERTHA ROGERS\, poet\, translator\, and visual artist\, has published poems and translations in literary journals and anthologies\, among them the just released What Want Brings: New & Selected Poems (Salmon\, Ireland) Like Light: 25 Years of Poetry & Prose by Bright Hill Poets & Writers\, Seeing Things: Woodland Arts Editions; and Even the Daybreak: 35 Years of Salmon Poetry. Her poetry collections include Wild\, Again (Salmon); Heart Turned Back (Salmon); Sleeper\, You Wake (Mellen). Her illustrated translation of Beowulf was published in 2000\, and her translation with illuminations of the Anglo-Saxon Riddle-Poems from the Exeter Book\, Uncommon Creatures\, was published in 2019. She has been awarded fellowships by the MacDowell Colony\, Hawthornden International Writers Retreat\, and others. Her writings on inclusion and cultural diversity in arts education have been published in Open the Door\, Education Week\, and the Poetry Foundation’s Harriet Blog\, In 1992\, she founded\, with her husband\, Ernest M. Fishman\, Bright Hill Press & Literary Center of the Catskills. She led the development of the New York State Literary Web Site and Map in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts. \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/poetry-open-mic-featuring-bertha-rogers/ 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/2025/07/image-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172637 CREATED:20250612T142332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142758Z UID:10003839-1759395600-1759399200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-3/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172638 CREATED:20250612T142744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142820Z UID:10003849-1759399200-1759402800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other\, including more advanced voicings \n \nChord extensions (6\, 7\, 9\, 13)\, inversions and advanced voicings \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques\, including syncopated rhythms\, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing \n \nSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos \n \nMovable chord shapes and voicings  \n \nLearning and arranging new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-2-with-bruce-thompson/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172638 CREATED:20250612T140849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142723Z UID:10003829-1759402800-1759406400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-2/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172638 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003816-1759410000-1759417200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172638 CREATED:20250801T215436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T000219Z UID:10003919-1759431600-1759438800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Taylor Ashton DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nA road trip. A banjo. A nation rediscovered in song. \n \nTaylor Ashton’s latest album\, Stranger To The Feeling\, was recorded along a 4\,000-mile cross-country journey\, with each track capturing the soul of a different place and moment—from the quiet of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park to the vast skies of Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest. With his rich voice\, warm storytelling\, and effortless musicianship\, Ashton invites listeners into an intimate sonic scrapbook of America\, stitched together with guitar\, banjo\, and heart. \n \nThese songs bloom with a rare kind of immediacy\, shaped by outdoor sessions and spontaneous collaborations with friends old and new—including Rachael Price (Lake Street Dive)\, Buck Meek (Big Thief)\, and Theo Katzman (Vulfpeck). At once deeply personal and instantly relatable\, Ashton’s music resonates with fans of Nick Drake\, Paul Simon\, and the new generation of folk poets. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nCome hear the road unfold in song. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nNote: 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 Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/taylor-ashton/ 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/image-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172638 CREATED:20250826T190137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T165213Z UID:10004035-1759483800-1759487400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!  \n \nSign up HERE \n \n9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21 \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb/2025-10-03/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/december-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172638 CREATED:20250804T193111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T141833Z UID:10003920-1759521600-1759528800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Nordlys Global Voices Series: Hasan Isakkut Quartet DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nHasan Isakkut: A Journey Through Middle Eastern Jazz and Classical Turkish Music \n \nExperience a transcendent evening of rich musical heritage and modern artistry with renowned Turkish composer and multi-instrumentalist Hasan Isakkut. \n \nBorn in Adana\, Turkey\, and now based in New York\, Hasan Isakkut is a master of the kanun and violin\, blending the intricate beauty of Classical Turkish music with Middle Eastern jazz\, world fusion\, and new age elements. Over the course of his international career\, he has collaborated with musical luminaries such as Brian Keane\, Omar Faruk Tekbilek\, Simon Shaheen\, Richie Havens\, and Ara Dinkjian\, with performances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Town Hall on Broadway. \n \nIsakkut’s compositions have traveled far beyond borders—featured on the globally popular Buddha Bar Vol. 2\, recorded by clarinet virtuoso Hüsnü Şenlendirici\, and performed by Turkish music legend Muazzez Ersoy. His work as a composer\, arranger\, and performer is both deeply rooted in tradition and daringly innovative. \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, Hasan and his group will present selections from his evocative albums\, including Kibar\, Hayat 1 Hayat\, Hegira\, and his most recent release\, Journey. Joined by world-class collaborators\, this performance promises a captivating journey through time\, culture\, and sound. \n \nWhether you are a fan of global music traditions\, jazz improvisation\, or the shimmering tones of the kanun\, this is a rare chance to witness a musical storyteller at the height of his powers. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of music that bridges East and West with soul\, skill\, and heart. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nNote: 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 Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/nordlys-global-voices-series-hasan-isakkut/ 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-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172639 CREATED:20250910T225741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T231301Z UID:10004082-1759572000-1759597200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Saratoga Book Festival DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\, PLEASE VISIT https://friends.sspl.org/book-festival/  \n \nSession 1: 10am – 11am – Friends with Secrets: Historical Fiction Panel with Juliette Fay and Marjan Kamali\, moderated by Kim van Alkemade \n \nAward-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. \n \nSession 2: 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Family Sagas: A Fiction Panel with Serena Burdick and Jessica Shattuck\, moderated by Jack Rightmyer \n \nAuthors 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. \n \nSession 3: 2:30pm – 4:30pm – Teatime at Pemberley: A Lit Night Celebration of Jane Austen in Words and Music\, presented by Kristina Kulin \n \nTo 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 Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM 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:20260404T172639 CREATED:20250912T191428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T020548Z UID:10004097-1759579200-1759599000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Caffe Lena @ SPAC DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nCaffè Lena @ SPAC – A Free Day of Music on the Charles R. Wood Stage \n \nCaffè 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: \n \n\nMisty Blues – powerhouse blues with soul\, jazz\, and gospel flair\nTom Chapin – beloved folk legend and three-time Grammy winner\nChatham County Line – North Carolina Americana favorites with tight harmonies\nFarah Siraj – Jordan’s “Musical Ambassadress\,” fusing Arabic music\, flamenco\, and jazz\nAleksi Campagne – bilingual indie-folk innovator blending fiddle\, voice\, and looping\n\nFrom blues and bluegrass to indie-folk and global sounds\, this eclectic bill showcases the depth and diversity of the folk tradition. \n \n✨ 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. \n \n🌦 Rain or shine! Bring your friends\, your curiosity\, and enjoy a day of extraordinary music in a beautiful setting. \n \nREGISTER HERE \n \nARTIST INFORMATION: \n \nMISTY BLUES \n \nMisty 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. \n \nSample Song Misty Blues \n \nTOM CHAPIN \n \n“One of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” – New York Times \n \nWith 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. \n \nSample Song Tom Chapin \n \nCHATHAM COUNTY LINE \n \nFor 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. \n \nSample Song Chatham County Line  \n \nFARAH SIRAJ \n \n“The Norah Jones of the Middle East” from Time Out New York. \n \nHailed 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. \n \nSample Song Farah Siraj \n \nALEKSI CAMPAGNE \n \nMontreal-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. \n \nSample Song Aleski Campagne  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM 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:20260404T172639 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:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nSaratoga 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. \n \nIn 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.  \n \nAlong 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.  \n \nWith 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/. \n \nPiazza 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. \n \nDon't miss this joyful evening at Caffe Lena\, a warm and intimate setting to celebrate the beloved icon. \n \nNote: 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 Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM 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