Feast of the Fields – Saratoga’s Original Farm to Table Event Returning September 21st! SARATOGA SPRINGS – Prior to speaking to Jaclyn Hakes (board of directors chair) and Michelle Hall (program assistant-development) I had no idea that Saratoga PLAN was responsible for 10 public preserves which provide over 22+ miles of beautifully maintained trails,...
Tiempo Libre y la caliente, caliente, caliente conga línea!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Here’s what they would like you to know about Tiempo Libre: Praised by the New York Times for its “dance music of sophistication and abandon,” the three-time Grammy AWARD® nominated Afro-Cuban music group Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its unparalleled performances of timba, a joyous mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and...
Franklin Community Center Hits $7,500 Trifecta!
Guest Bartenders, Generous Guests at a Great Place SARATOGA SPRINGS – It all comes down to charm. The premise behind this is: People buy from people they like. And by extension to the hospitality industry, people tip who they like. And people like these guys and gals: They like Lisa Munter, Christianne Smith Potts,...
Mary Martin and The Empire of Beauty
New Beauty Oasis Launched at 2 Franklin Square The gang’s all here to congratulate and support Mary Martin! Lovelies Joni Sarah White and Natalie Sillery Soak up the vibe… SARATOGA SPRINGS – Aaah, beauty. A concept everyone can get behind… The opening of Mary Martin + Company’s Day and Med Spa, at 2 Franklin...
Spa Mirbeau is Heading for Home
SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Travers Day, if you start feeling stressed from navigating the crowds; if your head is pounding after getting nosed out of that big trifecta – do we have a soothing antidote for you! Spa Mirbeau will be back at the Saratoga Race Course this Saturday helping to raise money for...
Big Girlz’ Night Out!
Balloons, Chopin, Stewarts Ice Cream and Shirley Temples at SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS – Mandy’s young ladies – McKenzie (9) and Julia (11) – are veterans of attending SPAC at a young age, having experienced both the NYC Ballet and this year’s Summer Jam. They kindly agreed to accompany me to a performance of The...
First You Mold, Then They Meld
Melding Our Learned Experiences at Saratoga Clay Arts Center SCHUYLERVILLE – Melding Our Learned Experiences is the current show in the Schacht Gallery at Saratoga Clay Arts Center. The shows run through Sunday, September 3rd. The gallery hours are Monday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm. The show features new ceramic works by...
‘Fitting Moments’ Add Up to Fashion Show Excellence!
Nineteenth Annual RMHC Fashion Show Tomorrow SARATOGA SPRINGS – When you, and 500+ people attend tomorrow’s spectacular 19th Annual Saratoga Fashion Show, benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities, you can be sure all the details will be in place. And the spectacular setting (At the Rail Pavilion at the Saratoga Racecourse) will become, once again,...
Saratoga WarHorse: Commitment – Down the Line.
A BLUE SPANGLED EYE-OPENER Bella Grimes SARATOGA SPRINGS- Saratoga WarHorse Foundation held their Fifth Annual Blue Spangled Evening Gala at The Hall of Springs on Monday, August 14. This Foundation benefits our Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related mental illnesses. These may occur because of a life-altering or threatening experience...
Hospital Gala Wrap: $371,184 Raised for Our Community
Editor’s Note: A previous post (read it here) discussed the gala itself from several perspectives. But, long after the linens are put away, and the tents come down – the real impact begins. It’s sometimes easy to be seduced by all the pretty pretties that constitute the galas we are privileged to attend, and...