Gathering of Family, Friends and Colleagues Bet On Their Favorite SARATOGA SPRINGS – “Hey is Art Gonick still here? Don’t put that in your blog!” Matthew Veitch joked as he announced his candidacy for term number six as Saratoga County Supervisor; one of two representing The City of Saratoga Springs. I’m no pushover, but...
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The OPRAH-phant in the Room
SARATOGA SPRINGS – We begin today with a simple question: Do dreams come true? The short answer is yes, sometimes. But, of course – not always. This is a story of one such dream. Unique and personal, as most are. Rich in imagery, colored by our life’s experiences. The difference between this dream and...
Maddy Takes The Wheel!
New DBA President Rose Through Ranks By Enjoying The Ride SARATOGA SPRINGS – Many people would look at this as just a great business story – which it is – and leave it alone. But I have no intention of just leaving this one alone. No, no no. For this is a story with...
Bipartisan Party!
Donkeys of course… but Elephants and Indies Galore! SARATOGA SPRINGS-This is not a political blog, but I am politically active… and I know a great party when I see one! And what do I see? – On Planet Arthur, we know how to count noses, and there were a lot of them crammed into...
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...
Speak No Evil: The “R” Word is OUTTA HERE!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Daddy called it “Red Language.” Language that serves no purpose but to hurt and cause pain. The language of bullies, cowardly launched inventive to verbally injure its target, often causing as much, if not more pain than a physical blow. It is also often the language of the ignorant, as well...
Planet Jonathan: Transit
Transit By Jonathan Albert Jonathan Albert is an adjunct professor of theatre at Union College. He teaches acting and playwriting. He is also the owner of Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs. We are happy Planet Jonathan is in concentric orbit with Planet Arthur. Sounds of crickets at night. Sounds of water slowly washing ashore....
Cash Delivers the Cash… to Saratoga Senior Center!
$2,000 Donation Delivered on Behalf of Bailey’s Cafe’ Today’s reason to be glad you live here comes from Mr. Cash Richardson, who delivered a whopping $2,000 check to a delighted Saratoga Senior Center. The $2,000 was raised by the second successful Sipping For Seniors event (see Story: Sipping at Bailey’s ) on Thursday, Feb....
Own a Piece of The Historic Adelphi Hotel!
Auction of one-of-a-kind pieces slated for Sunday SARATOGA SPRINGS – Who would not want this? Or this? Or these? Well, this Sunday, these and about 50 other choice items could be yours! The historic Adelphi Hotel, at 365 Broadway, is undergoing an ambitious renovation and is scheduled to re-open in the spring. While the...
It’s a Fact: Brown Bags Boost Brains!
Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center News: Spring 2017 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series Set at Library SARATOGA SPRINGS – The popular Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is set for the 2017 spring season. This educational series is produced by the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. All...