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,...
The Gallery: Next Stop – The Gavel!
Chrome to a Good Home Galore as Saratoga Auto Auction Continues Today SARATOGA SPRINGS – This is going to be short and sweet: Go to this today! The photos from Last evening’s auction session tell the tale…. VRRRROOOOOOOM! The gavel will continue to fall until 4 pm, and those in the know say that...
It’s a Home Run: Saratoga Casino Hotel to Host All-Star Sports Festival Saturday
Jose Canseco to Hit Home Runs for Charity SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Casino Hotel will be hosting the All-Star Sports Festival on Saturday, September 23. The casino will welcome nearly a dozen revered professional athletes on property for a full day of fun while raising money for the Ronald McDonald Charities of the Capital...
A Classic Vintage – Part Two: The Grand Tasting
Photos by Matthew J. Campbell and Arthur Gonick SARATOGA SPRINGS – The festival continued on Saturday, September 9th for its signature Grand Tasting and Concours D’Elegance event featuring unparalleled wines, spirits, local foods, and the region’s top restaurants. In addition, The Saratoga Automobile Museum presented a show of luxury collector cars including classes 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...
Fashion Statement
Nineteenth Annual RMHC Saratoga Fashion Show Photos by Matthew J. Campbell and Arthur Gonick A RUNWAY ROOKIE NO MORE! Lisa Champagne SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Gala season has been a whirlwind! I’ve had the pleasure of covering numerous events; each unique in their own way, and all have raised money for very worthy causes!...
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,...
Franklin Community Center Hits $7,500 Trifecta!
Guest Bartenders, Generous Guests at a Great Place SARATOGA SPRINGS – It all comes down to charm. The premise behind this is: People buy from people they like. And by extension to the hospitality industry, people tip who they like. And people like these guys and gals: They like Lisa Munter, Christianne Smith Potts,...