Editors Note: The Seventh Annual Saratoga Mom Prom occurred last Saturday, April 13, at The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Since your intrepid editor is blessed with a “Y” chromosome, Planet Arthur extends thanks to Paige McCarthy for these photos, and to Nancy Miles for this dispatch from inside this free-flowing estrogen extravaganza. – AG...
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Oklahoma OK!
Spring training now underway at historic Oklahoma Training Track
Photos: Cathy Duffy – April 17, 2019 SARATOGA SPRINGS – In the surest sign that the annual meet at Saratoga Race Course is fast approaching, the famed Oklahoma Training Track is now officially open for spring training for the thoroughbreds who will compete at the historic Spa later this summer. The Oklahoma Training Track...
It’s Time to Get Upset… and Wear It!
Give a 'Leg Up' to UPH on Thursday
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Join The Dark Horse Mercantile (445 Broadway) on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 8 pm in supporting their neighbors – Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) – on their journey to renovate their historic space. The night will include a wine tasting with Old Tavern Farm Winery, live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and...
Feline H.O.P.E. on a Purr-fect Afternoon!
H.O.P.E's Cat Adoption Day at Caffe` Lena
SARATOGA SPRINGS – H.O.P.E. (Homes for Orphan Pets Exist) took their act on the road to Caffe` Lena on Sunday afternoon, April 14 for their first Cat Adoption Day. This family fun event was captured in this gallery by Hannah Walsh (visit HannahLuxCreative.com.) There is some history here worth noting. When Lena Spencer was...
Winners Announced: Inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards
The 'Eddie's' Celebrate “A great night for music”
SCHENECTADY — Winners in 38 categories were announced on sunday, April 14, at the Inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards at Proctors. “This is a great night for music,” said Proctors Collaborative CEO Philip Morris, “and a great night for us. I’m so proud to see the Capital Region celebrating itself and the...
Health, History, Horses… and Hops!
8th Annual Night at the Brewseum
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Here’s a news flash: People like this event. Pure and simple… … and they turn out in droves – year after year. For it has all the elements: an incredibly beautiful setting, perhaps a hint of spring, and tasting, tasting, tasting. All your local/regional favorites are here, with a few purveyors...
Robust Attendance at Sustainabilty Fair
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College organized the first Saratoga Sustainability Fair last Saturday, April 6. More than 300 people strolled through the Case Center at Skidmore College, where 36 exhibitors were on hand to answer questions and provide resources on a wide range of sustainability topics, including environmental protection, renewable energy,...
Neo-Natal Massage for Mom’s-to-Be!
One of Many Specialty Treatments at Buzz Massage
BALLSTON SPA – It is hard to imagine any person of any type who could not derive benefits from massage; but it is a safe bet that there is no segment of the population that could benefit more than women who are carrying a child! These “Mom’s-to-be” are carrying extra weight of course, and...
It’s Decent to Become a Docent!
Call for Docents at the National Museum of Dance
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The National Museum of Dance is seeking volunteer docents to lead Museum tours in the upcoming exhibition season. The Museum offers free tours each Tuesday at 11 am with paid admission as well as private group tours throughout the year. Volunteer docent training will be led by Mary Anne Fantauzzi, the...
Hunger Summit at Fingerpaint
Fingerpaint and Hunger Action Network Honor Two Partners Against Hunger
SARATOGA SPRINGS – You might think this sort of thing happens all the time. Social service and not-for-profit organizations on the front lines of food insecurity, getting together for an idea and experience exchange. Sharing common interests and goals. But it doesn’t happen all the time. These organizations, often underfunded, seeking to fulfill their...