20 Years of Fashion – 1,000 Nights of Hope for RMHC: Day 1. Wednesday, August 22 Six Again Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Concealed by the soft velvet of the dressing room curtain, one foot and then a second steps delicately into the blue fabric. Silver tipped nails grasp the top of the...
A Savory Gathering Of Old Friends and New
SARATOGA SPRINGS- Here’s how the story went. Prep, prep, prep, prep… Prep, prep, prep… Prepped? PARTY!!! Photos: Cathy Duffy Recipe Roll-Call (below): – Chef Zach Cutler Sometimes a simple story – well-told – is the best story. And so, that ‘best story’ played out nicely in a place where the motto is: “Every Taste...
Big Scoops: Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest and More!
New ‘Scoop Club’; Improved Milk Club Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS- Fresh off the successful launch of Civility Ice Cream – a yummy combo of sweet, smooth vanilla ice cream with salty caramel swirls, and no nuts – and a popular half-price promo (that continues through today (Sunday, August 26), Stewart’s Shops took a brief break...
Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon, presented by Vineyard Vines and Moet + Chandon, took place on Thursday, August 9, in Saratoga Racecourse’s At the Rail Pavilion. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception hosted by Moet + Chandon and a boutique featuring Bow River Jewelry, Lifestyles of Saratoga and TOGA Heritage....
Visión – We ALL Contibute!
11th Annual Benefit and Photo Exhibit Showcases Immigrant Experiences in Life behind the Scenes SARATOGA SPRINGS – Amidst the busy summer tourist and social season, guests at the 11th Annual Visión – a look at life behind the scenes took an evening (Tuesday, August 7) to recognize the contributions of the Latino immigrant community...
Planet Mandy: Croquet Everyone!
Croquet on the Green – Tuesday, August 7 WILTON – One of the joys of being a Mom is having both children in separate summer camps located 30 minutes away from each other, however require being picked up only 15 minutes apart. Throw in making your daughters change out of their ripped black leggins...
Polo by Twilight: Town + Gown = One
SARATOGA SPRINGS – As always, this is an excellent event – on several levels. But the 39th Annual Polo by Twilight Gala, to benefit Skidmore College’s Palamountain Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, July 24, at the Saratoga Polo Fields, was distinguished by a very interesting backstory about this year’s honoree. Skidmore alumnus, Eleuterio “Ele” Martinez...
‘Tis The Season! 25th Annual Siro’s Cup
The Scene To Be Seen – For A Quarter Century Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Long bubblegum pink nails conceal the soft pads of my fingertips as they reach under my left forearm, massaging the skin and restoring circulation. Shifting my posture, I stand upright and look down at my arms, exposing a...
Lions to Roar Again on Hudson River
12th Annual Tasting On the Hudson Next Saturday, July 28 SCHUYLERVILLE – What began as a “Journey for Sight” diabetes walk many years ago evolved into a Wine and Food Tasting boat cruise on the M/V Caldwell Belle in 2005. This event proved so popular that the next year it moved to the Schuylerville...
Savory Baskets For Track and SPAC!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – I know, I know – you’re the organized one… The one who the family or group relies upon to handle all the details of an outing to the track, or a lawn gathering at SPAC. You coordinated everyone’s schedules, got the tickets, organized the transport… and now the blessed day arrives,...