The City of Saratoga is attempting to turn the Saratoga City Music Hall located on the third floor of the Historic City Hall into offices and a courtroom. We must put an end to this! The Music Hall opened in 1993 and has been used since to celebrate the fine arts which Saratoga proclaims to love and promote. Through Diamond Dances hosted by the Saratoga Savoy and theater productions, the Music Hall is put to good use. Its high ceiling, looming cathedral windows and aged wood floors provide the ambiance for each and every Diamond Dance. It takes one back in time to when dancing the nights away was the social norm and teen and young adults were not consumed by their phones and social media. Furthermore, the beloved Music Hall is a safe space for young teenagers to come dance and experience the excitement and beauty of dancing to live bands. This is a rare occurrence in Saratoga that should not be ignored.
Lastly, although some argue with us saying that the Music Hall is not “historical” that is complete poppycock! It may only be 23 years old, but that does not mean it does not already have a rich history that we should treasure and preserve. Please join us in saving this beautiful space!
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Reached 250 supporters
June 8, 2016
June 6, 2016
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Reached 100 supporters
June 6, 2016
June 5, 2016
We are approaching the one hundred signature mark but we need to push harder to get the city council to listen. Text three people in your contacts list and ask them to sign this petition right now.
160 Comments
The sprung floor and decent music acoustics with a stage and Windows that open for ventilation cannot be duplicated. A courtroom could be established in another space where the voice acoustics would not be swallowed by the high ceilings.
The Saratoga Music Hall is a unique space, usable for a variety of activities. I have been to many events and performances there over the years - music, dance, theatre, receptions, etc - its a community asset that should be actively used, not converted to offices...
Saratoga - Health, History & Horses. Let's not forget that the history of Saratoga is why so many people love this city. Not only is the Music Hall the last standing connection to the historic Town Hall Theatre, it is a gem of a dance and performing arts space.
My daughter has been attending the Diamond Dances hosted by Saratoga Savoy for the past year. What a great, safe way for a teen to spend an evening with friends! Please keep the Saratoga Music Hall as it is!! There is nothing else like it for teens in the area
This music hall is where my dance family and I danced the night away laughing. We met friends here and lost ourselves for a while in the music. Problems didn't exist as long as we were swing dancing. Please please please save this beautiful and magical place.
Save the Music Hall
I'll actually be performing on that stage in October and, to see it stay would be wonderful.
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The City of Saratoga is attempting to turn the Saratoga City Music Hall located on the third floor of the Historic City Hall into offices and a courtroom. We must put an end to this! The Music Hall opened in 1993 and has been used since to celebrate the fine arts which Saratoga proclaims to love and promote. Through Diamond Dances hosted by the Saratoga Savoy and theater productions, the Music Hall is put to good use. Its high ceiling, looming cathedral windows and aged wood floors provide the ambiance for each and every Diamond Dance. It takes one back in time to when dancing the nights away was the social norm and teen and young adults were not consumed by their phones and social media. Furthermore, the beloved Music Hall is a safe space for young teenagers to come dance and experience the excitement and beauty of dancing to live bands. This is a rare occurrence in Saratoga that should not be ignored.
Lastly, although some argue with us saying that the Music Hall is not “historical” that is complete poppycock! It may only be 23 years old, but that does not mean it does not already have a rich history that we should treasure and preserve. Please join us in saving this beautiful space!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 8, 2016
June 6, 2016
We are approaching our next target and need to keep the momentum moving before we present our case to city officials. Text three friends right now and send them the link to this petition. Post the link to your Facebook page to get more people from Saratoga involved today.
Reached 100 supporters
June 6, 2016
June 5, 2016
We are approaching the one hundred signature mark but we need to push harder to get the city council to listen. Text three people in your contacts list and ask them to sign this petition right now.
160 Comments
If the property was owned by a private party they would not be allowed to destroy this space. Just because they can as a city do it, doesn't mean it's right. Find a better spot for the courts that could have better access and parking for the court system
The sprung floor and decent music acoustics with a stage and Windows that open for ventilation cannot be duplicated. A courtroom could be established in another space where the voice acoustics would not be swallowed by the high ceilings.
The Saratoga Music Hall is a unique space, usable for a variety of activities. I have been to many events and performances there over the years - music, dance, theatre, receptions, etc - its a community asset that should be actively used, not converted to offices...
Saratoga - Health, History & Horses. Let's not forget that the history of Saratoga is why so many people love this city. Not only is the Music Hall the last standing connection to the historic Town Hall Theatre, it is a gem of a dance and performing arts space.
My daughter has been attending the Diamond Dances hosted by Saratoga Savoy for the past year. What a great, safe way for a teen to spend an evening with friends! Please keep the Saratoga Music Hall as it is!! There is nothing else like it for teens in the area
This music hall is where my dance family and I danced the night away laughing. We met friends here and lost ourselves for a while in the music. Problems didn't exist as long as we were swing dancing. Please please please save this beautiful and magical place.
Save the Music Hall
I'll actually be performing on that stage in October and, to see it stay would be wonderful.
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If the property was owned by a private party they would not be allowed to destroy this space. Just because they can as a city do it, doesn't mean it's right. Find a better spot for the courts that could have better access and parking for the court system