Caffè Lena is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. This little Caffè with humble beginnings is both grand and simple. The Library of Congress calls Caffè Lena “An American treasure,” and we have been recognized by The GRAMMY Foundation for our important contributions to the development of American music. Yet we are proud to stay true to Lena’s founding vision of simplicity, kindness to strangers, and art above profit. The Caffè Lena you see today operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In 2016 we began a $2 million renovation of our 19th century building in Saratoga’s historic downtown. The transformation guarantees a home for Lena’s celebrated programming for decades to come, creates 100% handicap-accessibility to our second floor performance space, and brings the listener and artist experience in line with the club’s international reputation. Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, the Caffè has helped to launch many of America’s best loved songwriters, ranging from Bob Dylan in 1961 to Sawyer Fredericks in 2014, with an amazing “who’s who” list in between. Upon the passing of founder Lena Spencer in 1989, Caffè Lena was converted to a non-profit institution supported by concert revenue, private and corporate donors, grants and bequests, and an ever-evolving team of volunteers. In keeping with Lena’s devotion to presenting deserving talent regardless of fame, our diverse programming sets the stage for musical discovery year ’round. We invite you to come up to a room where your faith in the power of music will be renewed. You’ll see a world-class performer only feet away; watch every movement of fingers on frets, and feel in your heart the foot tapping rhythm on the stage.
| Website | http://www.caffelena.org |
| Employees | 20 (10 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Address | 47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, US |
| Phone | +1 305-386-7170 |
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| Industry | Performing Arts, Recreation, Hospitality |
| Keywords | Live Music, Music Venue, Acoustic Music, Music Hall, Concert Venue, Intimate Venue, Traditional Music, American Music, Singer Songwriter, Live Performances, Musical Events, Entertainment, Cultural Events, Music Venue Booking, Folk Music Concerts, Live Music Events |
| Competitors | Skidmore College, Carnegie Hall, MASS MoCA, The Glimmerglass Festival, Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc., The Egg Performing Arts Center, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Woodstock Playhouse, Beacon Theatres, Beekman Street Cafe +33 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 79 Companies, SIC Code 792 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 7111 Companies, NAICS Code 71113 Companies, NAICS Code 711130 Companies, NAICS Code 711 Companies, NAICS Code 71 Companies |
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Sarah Craig is the Executive Director - Programming and Development of Caffè Lena.
10 people are employed at Caffè Lena.
Caffè Lena is based in Saratoga Springs, New York.
The NAICS codes for Caffè Lena are [7111, 71113, 711130, 711, 71].
The SIC codes for Caffè Lena are [79, 792].