SARATOGA SPRINGS – On a warm day in June, I couldn’t wait to leave work to play the message from one of my dearest friends. Today was the day that she was going to find out if she was pregnant with a baby boy or girl. As I sat in my school parking lot,...
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Pakistan’s Sachal Ensemble Coming to Capital Region as part of first U.S. Tour!
Unique concert and film collaboration joins Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Proctors and Universal Preservation Hall Editor’s Note: All you really need is this… But we all really need this… So read below and make plans to be at this… Why complicate things? – AG SARATOGA SPRINGS — In October, the critically-hailed film Song of...
The Gallery: Giving in Action
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Three days – of solidarity, of purpose and of empathy culminated on Tuesday, Sept 12. At the end, two large vehicles were dispatched – bound for Houston; bound for Florida. But before that – there was the giving. And before that – the call to action. In both cases, this photo...
The Working Farm: Upcoming Saturday at Pitney
Pitney Farm Art Exhibit Set for Saturday, Sept. 16 SARATOGA SPRINGS – An exhibit of photos chronicling the history of Saratoga Springs’ last working farm will be on display Saturday, Sept. 16th at the Pitney Meadows Community Farm in the newly restored gathering barn adjacent to the community gardens. On display between 2 and...
A Double Shot of Saratoga’s Love!
Editors Note: Today begins with a way to show love for humanity – our fellow citizens – in their darkest hours. As I write this note, it is a beautiful, crisp Sunday morning in Saratoga Springs. As it was on the morning of August 22, 1992 – we were headed to Bicentennial Park in...
See Saratoga…. Like A Native!
Saratoga Native American Festival to be held at the National Museum of Dance SARATOGA SPRINGS – After a year absence, the Saratoga Native American Festival is returning to the Spa State Park at the National Museum of Dance. It will be held on Sunday, September 10th from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm for this...
From the Archive: King Zac the First
Note: This is a review article that was originally written around Labor Day in 2016, and also references an earlier review in 2014. The Zac Brown Band does not disappoint, which is why I told my friends with great confidence that they were in for a terrific time… the photos are from last night...
Planet Mandy: Grow Near. Feast Here. Now in its Twelfth Year!
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,...
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...
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...