Caffè Lena located in Downtown Saratoga Springs, NY has been providing extraordinary music in an intimate setting for 65 years. The Grammy Foundation recognized the venue for its contributions to the development of American music and ’til this day keeps folk music rooted at its heart.

From Bob Dylan to the thriving national acts and all local musicians in between, Caffè Lena continues to allow people to create magical memories in their listening room. They have spent their recent years coming up with new initiatives and programs to keep music pushing forward. We sat down with executive director Sarah Craig to talk all things Caffè Lena on this episode of ‘People and Places.’ Enjoy below:

What is ‘People and Places’ you may ask? It is our mini documentary series that highlights people, businesses and artists who make a positive impact on Upstate, NY. Click here to check out all our episodes in the series and watch Caffè Lena’s episode below!