The People Have Spoken: Life is Kinder (and Better Looking) at the Purple End of the Spectrum SARATOGA SPRINGS – So, our elected officials decided to abandon their posts and shut the Federal Government down last week. I was ready, made my move and appointed myself Emperor, in order to make some long-overdue changes…...
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Racing Museum Hosts Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery SARATOGA SPRINGS – The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame hosted a 1920s thoroughbred racing-themed murder mystery event on Saturday, January 20. About 75 guests were immersed in the glamour of Saratoga Springs during the “Roaring Twenties” with the proceedings MC’d by the Newport Murder...
As Far As I Can “Sea”… There’s No Reason To Wait!
Reserve Your Place at SPAC’s Winter Ball: “Journey Under The Sea” With Discounted Admission Through Feb. 1 – and Don’t Forget Your Grand Raffle Ticket SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Theme. During the summer months, while you enjoy a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra or Cyndi Lauper, the SPAC Junior Committee starts thinking about the...
The Chickens Come Home To… Party!
Hattie’s Annual Mardi Gras Raises $94,878.86 for AIM Services, Inc.! Colorful Flamboyance Vanquishes a Dreary Winter Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Purples, yellows, greens… masks gently yet deliberately hiding features; feathers standing elegantly and proudly, staring down at shades of blonde, brown, black; delicate wings clinging to elastic bands, where in a world...
DINE-asty!
Skidmore Gets Gold For Fifth Straight Year SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Skidmore College culinary team earned its fifth consecutive gold medal for culinary excellence in the Seventh Annual American Culinary Federation (ACF) sanctioned competition held Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, on the Skidmore Campus. “We are extremely proud of our gold medal, and it is...
Skidmore College to Host Seventh Annual American Culinary Federation Competition
Top College and University Chefs from the Region to Compete in “Chopped”-style Competition SARATOGA SPRINGS – Skidmore College will once again the seventh annual American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and Competition starting today through January 12. The conference will culminate in a “Chopped”-style contest featuring executive chefs from colleges and universities across the Northeast....
Planet Mandy: They AIM to Please
Hattie’s Mardi Gras: Bons moments – garantis, mon ami! Photos provided by Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography (http://hbtphoto.com/) –Thanks, Heather! SARATOGA SPRINGS – It’s that time of the year again, when the Canfield Casino will be transformed into Bourbon Street – all in the name of charity. The Hattie’s 19th Annual Mardi Gras Soiree` will be...
The OWL Hoots Loud + Proud!
One With Life (OWL) Organic Tequila Receives Prestigious Honor SARATOGA SPRINGS – One With Life Organic Tequila (OWL), an award winning ultra-premium organic tequila based in Saratoga Springs, was chosen Best of Year 2017 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and placed in Top 100 Spirits for 2017. One With Life Organic Tequila was launched in...
Past is Prologue: History Starts Today
The Historical Society of Saratoga Springs’ Museum Holiday Gala – Friday, December 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS – It happened just the other day… A product of modern time – a Facebook “memory” – as opposed to actual memory – popped up. A random reminder about something that one/two/five years ago, whenever. (And, please, don’t tell...
So You Think You’re Hot Stuff, Huh? Try This On For Size…
HATTIE’S™ ADDS NASHVILLE STYLE HOT CHICKEN TO THEIR MENU! SARATOGA SPRINGS – Editor’s note: When Co-owner Beth Alexander shot me this memo, my remark was simply: “These Yankees better pull their big boy pants up!” Having lived in Nashville for a few years, all I can say is that after one serving, winter will...