New! Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Fest Friday To Kick-Off Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS – The 2018 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival features an extraordinary roster of artists, ranging from jazz luminaries and gospel and R+B legend Mavis Staples, who are among the weekend’s headliners – to emerging artists making their Saratoga debuts. In addition, unique collaborations and...
The Gallery: Drag Brunch at Sperry’s
Performer Pacifica Rim Proves There is a Valentine for Everyone SARATOGA SPRINGS – There are times, my friends, when you are rendered speechless… which is a good thing, particularly when you find that your jaw has dropped to the floor. Or else, you are speechless because you are you are grinning from ear to...
Planet SkiStyle: The BEAST And The Holy Moguls!
Editors note: Today our friends and colleagues Carrie and Lisa begin applying their Gala party and writing skills to a new canvas: The first of their series of Alpine-oriented getaway blogging adventures. Like troopers, they eschewed some ‘easy glider’ mountain, and went all-in on Mighty Killington for their debut. Kudos! – AG THE BEAST...
Indigo Girls to perform at Skidmore!
May 12 Performance First of Four Events to be Announced in 2018 Stewart’s Signature Series SARATOGA SPRINGS – Skidmore College annouces that the Indigo Girls will perform at Skidmore College this spring as part of the second annual Stewart’s Signature Series. The May 12 performance at the Arthur Zankel Music Center’s Ladd Hall will...
SPAC 2018 Season Preview – Part 4 – Simply PHabulous!
Many New Highlights For Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2018 Residency Including ‘Cinema Saturday’s’ and Thursday Matinees Editors Note: The 2018 SPAC Classical Season Programming has been released. It has such rich detail that we are presenting it in multiple parts This is part 4 – covering The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2018 SPAC Season. Here are links to...
Tracy Strann Named Publisher of The Alt
She Brings Extensive Experience in Marketing, Publishing and Development to Region’s Alternative Newsweekly CAPITAL REGION – Tracy Strann has been named publisher of the alternative newsweekly The Alt. Strann, most recently chief marketing + corporate development officer with Saratoga Performing Arts Center, brings extensive experience in marketing, publishing and development to her position with...
SPAC 2018 Season Preview – Part 3 – A CMS Six-Pack!
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Presents Six Programs Including Debut Appearances by Seven Stellar Artists Editors Note: The 2018 SPAC Classical Season Programming has been released. It has such rich detail that we are presenting it in multiple parts this week. Here are links to the first two parts: – National Ballet...
The Early Bird Gets The LOVE – From Saratoga Bath Co.!
15 Percent Discount For Online Orders Now Through Valentines Day SARATOGA SPRINGS – OK, Listen up – all you “Peter Procrastinator’s” out there…. As many of you know, it is a core value of Planet Arthur to aid the cause of Love – and simultaneously save your butts – come next Wednesday. For yes,...
Laura DiRado Named NMD Director
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Board of Directors of the National Museum of Dance announces the appointment of Laura DiRado as the new Director of the Museum and School of the Arts. DiRado had served as Interim Director since September 2017. As a freelance graphic designer specializing in interpretive display design, she joined the National...
Don’t Go To Sleep on This One!
Last Performances at Maple Ave Middle This Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS – OK, let’s get this right up front. I don’t have a “dog in this hunt,” and its been well over a decade-and-a-half since I had a child in Middle School. I do have a very good friend and she had a daughter in...