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: 2017 Saratoga Wine + Food Festival
Friday -Sept 8 – Day One SARATOGA SPRINGS- I have to ask a question… Do we really need August? Come and have a glass of wine, and let’s discuss… What we do need, regardless of your answer, is more events like this. A cornucopia of visual, audio, and of course, taste stimulation. That’s what...
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...
Chef Suvir For The Win!
Chef Suvir Saran To Bring a Healthy and Happy Approach To Cuisine at Saratoga Wine and Food Festival this Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS – He is a master of cuisine, who backs up his joyful philosophy with solid integrity and commitment. Basically, all you need to know about Chef Suvir Saran is that he once...
Primed for Prime Time at SPAC Wine + Food Festival
Of Course Melissa Doney is Ready: She’s Been to ‘Hell’ and Back! SARATOGA SPRINGS – You would expect a Food Prep Instructor to be prepped for anything regarding food. Armed with skills and a competitive spirit, Melissa Doney is more than ready to show off these skills at the 17th Saratoga Wine + Food...
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,...
Spa Mirbeau is Heading for Home
SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Travers Day, if you start feeling stressed from navigating the crowds; if your head is pounding after getting nosed out of that big trifecta – do we have a soothing antidote for you! Spa Mirbeau will be back at the Saratoga Race Course this Saturday helping to raise money for...
Big Papi to Get All Fired Up!
Red Sox Legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz Highlights Saratoga Wine and Food Festival, September 8 + 9 SARATOGA SPRINGS – A special guest appearance by Boston Red Sox baseball legend David Ortiz will be among the highlights of this year’s Saratoga Wine and Food Festival, September 8 and 9 in Saratoga Springs, at SPAC....
Monday on the Back Side
Backstretch Gives You A Front Row Seat for the Real Race Meet SARATOGA SPRINGS – The old, historic red-and-white Racecourse takes a beating – on Friday, Saturday and Sunday particularly – when it appears the “Watching Where I Am Walking Is Against My Religion” convention is back in town again… Monday’s are a lot...
Croquet on the Green: Not Just Any Tuesday Afternoon
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Tuesday, August 1) – Cue music, please… Let it settle in, and scroll awhile…. this is the long version of the song, so take your time. Let’s play… …and let us savor… It’s a cliche’ of course, but it works here… it’s hard to believe the Moody Blues didn’t write this song...