SARATOGA SPRINGS – This is one of the few times that people are happy when the forecast is chili! Yes, yes – Saturday afternoon, March Fourth brought forth a throng of hungry chili enthusiasts to the warm and cozy confines of Kings Tavern – across the street from the Historic Saratoga Racecourse (Yes, it...
Checkmate! Coming to Town this Weekend…
The 50th Edition of the New York State Scholastic Championships (NYSSC)— One of United States Chess Federation’s (USCF) Longest-running Scholastic Chess Tournaments in Saratoga this Sat. and Sun! SARATOGA SPRINGS – These folks won’t be board – ouch! About 1,100 young chess players- from Kindergarten to 12th Grade, will participate in NYSSC this year....
Dolly Still Rocks!
SSHS Freshman Catherine (Dolly) Cairns Tabbed For All-Section 2 Squad SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Springs High School Freshman Catherine (Dolly) Cairns has been bestowed a big post-season honor – being named to the Section 2 all-star team. The 5′ 7″ freshman, who joined the Blue Streaks as starting point guard last year (in the...
Give a ‘Boot-Scoot’ to Cabin Fever on Saturday at UPH!
Kevin Richards Dances the Line… and Shows You How! On Saturday, March 11, Universal Preservation Hall (UPH – 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs) is once again partnering with The Cat Country 100.9 music DJ, Kevin Richards, and all are welcome to enjoy a night of line dancing and ‘Winter be Gone’ fun at UPH....
Planet Joe: Fishing the “Night Shift”
Editors Note: Today we welcome a new sports feature about fishing from guest columnist Joe Greco. It’s a favorite leisure time activity for many people, including yours truly. Joe is a NYS licensed guide fishing part-time with Justy-Joe sportfishing charters (newyorkfishing.com). He is also works full-time as a production Chef at Skidmore college and...
Panza Named Saratoga Ambassador to Sunshine State!
Vocalist Michael Panza hosts “Saratoga Day” in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday, March 21st SARATOGA SPRINGS – Popular Saratoga Springs vocalist will be taking his show on the road – literally – later this month. Michael Panza will host “Saratoga Day” at Casa Calabria at Ocean Manor Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday,...
The Pulse of the Non-Stop Party People!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saturday Night Party Central… A few fun stops on tonight’s dance card… Future Kings My first stop was at Kings Tavern – where a fab chili cook-off was winding down… I was out all day and my camera was home, so those pics will have to wait a few days when...
Attention Performers: First Night 2018 Applications Now Accepted!
SARATOGA SPRINGS — As early as it seems, it is time to start making plans for December 31, 2017- First Night Saratoga 2018: Light up the Night! As the oldest and largest New Year’s Eve celebration between New York City and Montreal, First Night Saratoga brings over 15,000 revelers to the city of Saratoga...
Town & Gown: Emmy Award Winning Skidmore Grad Returns Monday
Skidmore Graduate, turned Emmy Award-winning Producer, to present new HBO documentary Becoming Warren Buffett SARATOGA SPRINGS-Becoming Warren Buffett is a co-production of HBO and Kunhardt Films; directed by Peter Kunhardt; produced by Skidmore College graduate, Teddy Kunhardt (’08) and George Kunhardt. With a net worth of more than $60 billion, Warren Buffett is truly...
Friday Night and The Kids are All Right!
SARATOGA SPRINGS- A unique phenomenon took place last evening, as kids – on average still at least a decade away from being old enough to drink at various taverns, were standout performers at some esteemed venues: We stopped in at the legendary Parting Glass, where MC Rick Bolton was holding another edition of his...