Prestwick Chase Presents ‘The Friends of the Canfield Casino Gala’ on Travers Eve SARATOGA SPRINGS – It’s no stretch to say that you don’t see stuff like this everyday… Photographers: Anna Jastrzab / Arthur Gonick But on this day – Travers Eve, August 24 – it was no stretch to say that you saw...
Fashion’s Emerald Anniversary – Part 1
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...
Gallery: SPAC on Stage – H’SAO
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The fourth and final Monday (August 27) SPAC on Stage performance was by Montreal-based / born in Chad H’SAO. They dazzled and delighted another SRO crowd that enjoyed the unique perspective of sharing the stage with the performers. There have been many programming innovations and ambiance enhancements at SPAC over 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...
Declare Your Independence on Labor Day Weekend!
Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong to Headline 2018 Adirondack Independence Music Festival in Lake George LAKE GEORGE – The 4th Annual Adirondack Independence Music festival returns to Lake George over Labor Day Weekend, once again taking place at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons Saturday, September 1 and Sunday September 2. The two-day, multi-band...
NMD Shines Bright at Annual Gala
Magical Evening! Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Fragile fingers expertly sift through the tiny treasure chest of designer fragrances, delicately lifting each one to the nose before deliberately deciding on the standard-sized classic Chanel, also sitting on the mirrored vanity. Elegant, posh details such as this are scattered throughout the museum of dance...
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...
Nu Deco: Seeds Planted in Singapore / Full Flower in Miami
SPAC On Stage: Genre Bending and Expanding Nu Deco on Monday, August 13 MIAMI – “Our goal is to always play to the venue. Incorporating music that is relevant to the community.” So stated Jacomo Rafel Bairos, who along with Sam Hyken are co-founders and co-artistic directors of Nu Deco Ensemble – a stunning...
Eternal Hospitality
Carrie Golightly Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Tiny rhinestones take a seat against the black, delicately framing the cat-eye curve on top of the glasses. I lift them from the hard shell case painted in the signature Tiffany’s turquoise blue, pushing them onto my nose and over my ears. A quick glance in...
Best. Time. Ever. SPAC On Stage. Tomorrow.
Editor’s Note: The details were originally released here in late March. Limited tickets remain for three out of the “SPAC On Stage” Series. The August 20 show – Black Violin – is completely sold out. 2018 Line-up: SARATOGA SPRINGS – Featuring a unique seating arrangement that transforms the SPAC amphitheater into an intimate concert...