SSAS Welcomes New Class and Provides them with the Tools (including Pizza!) to Succeed SARATOGA SPRINGS – With the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, those students who would excel are those who adopt a routine that facilitates learning. For the 32 kids in Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar Program at Saratoga Springs High School...
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First Comes The Bravery
Sachal Ensemble Paves Way For Art To Triumph Over Terror Editor’s Note: A complete preview (with videos) of Sachal Ensemble’s appearance at the Spa Little Theater on Monday, October 30; as well as the film they were profiled in (‘Song of Lahore’) at Bowtie Criterion Cinemas 11 + BTX, 19 Railroad Place, on Sunday,...
A Faerie Tale
New Masquerade Ball at Canfield Casino Benefits SaratogaArtsFest Fridays SARATOGA SPRINGS- Once upon a time… I came along on a journey… The moral of this story is plain to see: Your presence is requested at the Inaugural All Hallows Eve Masquerade Ball, which will descend upon the (some say) haunted Canfield Casino on Thursday,...
Burn Baby, Burn!
Burners U.K. Reunion Exceeds High Expectations SARATOGA SPRINGS – Well, they can end 2017 now… I just saw the show of the year – perhaps of any year. On a very lucky Friday the 13th for members of the capacity crowd which swelled the rafters, nooks and crannies of Vapor Nite Club at Saratoga...
Good Times A’Rollin’ On The West Side!
Frederick Allen Lodge’s Jazz BBQ Is Always The Real Deal SARATOGA SPRINGS – “I KNOW what a risk I’m taking – recommending BBQ to a native Arkansian!” said I to Keeley DiSalvo, owner of Savory Pantry, at her tasting bash the night before (see Post HERE. She laughed as if saying ‘Oh yes, you...
The Katrina Trask You Never Knew
Thirteenth Annual SPAC Action Council Fall Lecture Luncheon Has The Reveal SARATOGA SPRINGS – “All events have to have experiential elements to them to be meaningful. This is what our members collectively have concluded.” So stated Nicole Sheeler, President of SPAC’s Action Council – a group of 34 volunteer members that act as “Ambassadors”...
The Gallery: Angel Names Walk
Love In A New Light Mandy Mittler SARATOGA SPRINGS (October 7, 2017) — Arriving at the Angel Names walk (at the Columbia Pavilion at Spa State Park) with both of my girls by my side, slightly nervous about what their reactions would be, we were greeted by the band Tailspin jamming out the tune...
The Working Farm: ‘Family Fun Day’ at Pitney Meadows Sunday
Wagon Rides, Alpacas, and More SARATOGA SPRINGS — If you haven’t already visited Pitney Meadows Community Farm in Saratoga Springs, this Sunday, Oct. 8 will be a good time to do so. Just be sure to bring the kids. Reaching out to the community in its first full year of operation on the 166-acre...
UpLIFTing Once Again: Franklin Community Center’s Project Lift University
Broad-based Support for Saratoga’s Support Service Agency SARATOGA SPRINGS (Sept 28,2017)– Longfellows Restaurant once again was swelled to capacity for the Annual Project Lift University bash-ola last Thursday evening. It mixed all the goodies you expect at these things, with a tastefully added tinge – a note of optimism about prospects and possibilities for...
LG’s Where I’m At; And I’ll Always Hang My Hat…
…Under That Blue Ridge ‘Rondack Mountain Sky! Marshall Tucker Band Shows How It Is Done… Or Should Be LAKE GEORGE – Let me tell you what I like, by telling you what I completely despise. I cannot stand fossils. Now before you crack wise and ask if I own a mirror or something, let...