Planet Mandy: Meant to Be SARATOGA SPRINGS – Bashert is a Yiddish word that in its basic form means, “meant to be”. My introduction to the Festival of Trees was 16 years ago when I was invited to my new neighbor’s home for their holiday party. The Parrish’s had the most amazing tree I...
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First Night Preview 411
SARATOGA SPRINGS – In 2017, First Night Saratoga was voted to be the best annual event in the region! As one of the oldest and largest celebrations of its kind in the country, First Night Saratoga has built a record as the most affordable, accessible, safe and exciting way to spend New Year’s Eve...
Planet Mandy: Tree Time!
22nd Annual Festival of Trees Preview SARATOGA SPRINGS – Get ready folks, the most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching. The time of the year when you make a list, and check it twice. And yet – it’s the time of the year when you try to wear the ugliest sweater to...
Days of Giving: Saratoga Casino Hotel
Saratoga Casino Hotel Gives Back with Holiday Donations SARATOGA SPRINGS – Before the holidays, Saratoga Casino Hotel donated a variety of food and goods to local charity groups in the Capital Region. On Wednesday, November 15 the casino offered up over 400 pounds of food and personal hygiene products to The Food Pantries for...
Days of Giving: The Melanie Foundation
Melanie Foundation Presents Saratoga Senior Center with Proceeds from 2017 Saratoga Palio Race SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Melanie Foundation, dedicated to the memory of Melanie Merola O’Connell, presented a check for $15,000 to the Saratoga Senior Center on Wednesday, November 22. This money came out of the proceeds of the annual regional favorite event...
Snow (Ball) in the Forecast for December 2
Flower and Fruit Mission’s Snow Ball – A Preview SARATOGA SPRINGS – Our city’s motto is “health, history and horses.” Let’s focus on health for a second. Founded in 1904, The Flower and Fruit Mission was established to help support Women’s Health Services at Saratoga Hospital. This committee, always 35 female members for life,...
Toys For Toga Kicks Off Annual Toy Drive in Saratoga County
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Always a festive moment. On Tuesday, November 14, Saratoga Brewery, DeCrescente Distributing Company, Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau and Saratoga Restaurant Week hosted a welcoming and kickoff party for Toys for Toga, at the Saratoga Brewing Tap Room (131 Excelsior Avenue). Participating restaurants and taverns picked up their boxes. Starting today,...
The StarTender Chronicles:
‘Sipping for Seniors’ Successful Again Because of Generosity on BOTH Sides of the Bar at Bailey’s ************************* POURING IT ON! Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – The smooth, solid glass is warm between my fingers. A quick, hot bath between customers and I shove it back under the tap. My hand is timid, light....
Saluting the Strongest Links in the Chain of Giving
The Giving Circle’s 2017 Compassion Awards SARATOGA SPRINGS – The need never stops, though it does shift. And, these days – the need grows. Cropping up all over the globe…. In the aftermath of both natural and man-made catastrophes, one thing you can bank on is the need. Which is why a moment was...
Chuck Lamb’s Monthly Jazz Series Continues Tuesday
SARATOGA SPRINGS – In an intimate listening room that combines the refinement of a concert hall with the comfort of a living room, Caffe Lena is devoting the 1st Tuesday of each month to America’s most original contribution to the musical palate, JAZZ. This continuing series is hosted by resident composer, pianist and jazz...