RISE thanks our wonderful community members – whether you were a Rocky Sponsor or Honorary Committee Member, were down in the trenches with us pulling off this epic event, or were a guest having a spooktacular time – for making the 2023 RHPS an out-of-this-world event! Special thanks to Universal Preservation Hall for hosting and coordinating the beverages, Saratoga Eagle, Active Ingredient Brewing Company, Henry Street Taproom, and Saratoga Apple for providing the beverages, Samantha Nass Floral & Event Design, and the Posie Peddler for the beautiful flowers, Ben Dawson for constructing the art installations, Garland Nelson for being our Master of Ceremonies, the Garland Nelson Trio for the cocktail hour entertainment, and to BDL Photography for capturing ALL the magic!!
2023 RHPS Photo Galleries
- The Rocky Cocktail Party
- The Rocky “Above and Beyond” Award and Presentations
- The Rocky Movie Spooktacular
- Rocky Costumes
- Rocky Silent Auction & Raffle
- Rocky Decor
The Rocky Cocktail Party
The Garland Nelson Trio entertained our guests and kept our cocktail party spooktacularly lively.
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The Rocky “Above and Beyond” Award and Presentations
RISE presented the first annual “RISE Above and Beyond” Award to Congressman Paul Tonko in recognition of his impactful advocacy for the needs of our community’s most vulnerable. Followed by presentations from Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, and Honorable Judge Francine Vero about the work RISE does in the community.
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The Rocky Movie Spooktacular
Garland Nelson and enthusiastic attendees led the very spirited audience during the movie. Garland ended the night by leading everyone in doing the Time Warp again!
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Rocky Costumes
Attendees dressed up in their favorite Rocky Horror attire! Thank you to everyone who dressed up and added “Rockiness” to the event!
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Rocky Silent Auction and Raffle
Prize baskets galore with some fantastic gifts from our generous community partners were auctioned and raffled off during the cocktail party.
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Rocky Decor
With the help of Ben Dawson – and the amazing props he built – RISE turned UPH into the Fran-N-Furter Mansion, setting the mood for a very spooktacular evening!
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