Pete Pashoukos – A Friend to All, Needs Our Help Today SCHUYLERVILLE – During the period of my life that I now call the ‘great insanity’ – that is, when I was booking music, filling calendars at various venues and festivals – occasionally moments came along when it all became worthwhile. I think back...
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Hail to the Scholars!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar inducted its 10th class of Sophomores and sent its 7th class of Seniors off to college this past Sunday, June 4, at its annual family picnic. Over 160 students, family members, mentors and supporters gathered for the celebration. Each of the 10 Seniors was given a new...
Weekend Pick: Mumm(er)s the Word!
World Renowned Polish American String Band to Perform at the Harness Track at Saratoga Casino During Live Racing in Celebration of Flag Day SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Polish American String Band, a Mummer group from Philadelphia, PA, will be performing at the Harness Track at the Saratoga Casino during live harness racing this Saturday...
Real Help For Real People
2017 Annual Elks Scholarship Ball Continues the Tradition of Making Achievement a Reality SARATOGA SPRINGS – For some of us, the fortunate ones, the playing field that we call “life” is level – smooth as glass, as far as the eye can see. These people have the equivalent of an “all access pass.” They...
Monday Rant: BUSK We Must!
Orchard Project takes Busking to New Heights SARATOGA SPRINGS – Class is now in session. busk 1) Public performance for tips. Mimes, Jugglers, Statues, Contortionists, Break dance crews, Poets, Bucket Drummers, Guitar/harmonica/shakers/hulahooping all at the same timers, etc. 2) To perform some form of entertainment for money on the streets (usually musical). Source: UrbanDictionary.com...
A Decade of Fun – For Everyone!
Tenth Annual Cantina Kids Fun Run in Congress Park Sunday Beth Alexander (r) bestows the hardware to Lars Huus-Skladzinski + son SARATOGA SPRINGS – Everyone has their favorite aspect about this event. And there are several to choose from: – The good work the Cantina Kids Fun Run does on behalf of pediatric programs...
Planet Nikia: Preview – Zeo at Putnam Den Tonight
Nikia Harris is a contributor to Planet Arthur. Her specialties include music articles and lifestyle topics I saw Zeo perform for the first time last year, and it has to be one of the most genuine contemplations I have ever encountered. The musicians connected and worked so well together, it made me think they...
Strike Up the Band!
Seventh Annual Music + Mingling Kicks Off Saratoga’s Season SARATOGA SPRINGS – Well, well, well! As in Welcome to the 2017 summer Season. On a spectacular evening – with ‘Now I remember why I moved here’ weather, the Seventh Annual Music + Mingling event, to benefit the Adult + Senior Center of Saratoga Springs,...
The Birth of the (New) Cool
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Presents After-Hours Live Jazz in Hall of Springs Jazz Bar SARATOGA SPRINGS – As part of its commitment to expanding its offerings beyond the stage, Saratoga Performing Arts Center will present “Live at the Jazz Bar,” a series of evenings featuring live jazz music by acclaimed regional and New York...
Taking Judicial Notice
SARATOGA SPRINGS- Judicial political campaigns are interesting entities. As compared to a regular campaign for contested offices such as Mayor, there is a traditional, codified structure – an extra layer of self-governance about campaign conduct that controls these things. Usually, that translates to a series of background flyers (or re-packaged resumes where, not surprisingly,...