Month: April 2018

Owner Of Taverna Novo Says Business Is Off To Good Start In Intimate Beekman St. Space

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By Jennifer Farnsworth

Patty Novo, owner of the new Taverna Novo in Saratoga Springs, is certain that her cozy restaurant in the Saratoga Arts district is the perfect place to bring a bit of Italy to the Spa City. 

The response so far is proof to Novo and her husband that opening Taverna Novo, 62 Beekman St., was not only a good decision for them as a couple, but for those looking for an authentic Italian meal that is not too far from home.

“Our vision for the restaurant is a warm, inviting place to have true Italian food, and I think we accomplished that. Overall everything is running smoothly. We have a great team,” said Novo.

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Saratoga Springs Puts Money Into Promoting SPAC As A Worldwide Culture Destination

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A band performs on the new gazebo stage at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. The festival has been an attraction at the facility since 1978, drawing thousands of fans from outside the area.

The City of Saratoga Springs announced plans to support the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) with a $14,000 economic development award as a first step in a plan to promote the city as a worldwide destination for arts and culture.  

The initiative, which launches this spring, is expected to continue in future years to spur economic development by promoting the Saratoga Springs as a thriving arts community to journalists and media beyond the Capital Region, officials said.

“The city’s arts venues, cultural events, and artists are as world-class as its racing and natural beauty,” said Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly. “We are excited to partner with SPAC to tell the story of this vital and unique aspect of Saratoga Springs.”

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Saratoga Balloon And BBQ Festival Coming To Saratoga County Fairgrounds In June

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Balloons like these will be seen in the Saratoga County skies the weekend of June 22-24. The event, based at the County Fairgrounds, will include food, arts and crafts, live music and more.
Courtesy Saratoga Balloon And BBQ Festival

The fifth annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival returns to the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa in June.

Organizers said there are two important differences in 2018. The festival will no longer be held on Father’s Day Weekend, instead moving to June 22-24. 

 Also, the name of the festival was changed. It was formerly the Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival.

After four successful years, event organizers said they wanted to create a bigger and better event. 

“We needed to diversify and add non-balloon related components,” said Tim Cianciola of Craftproducers, one of the organizers.

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