Saratoga Arts Seeks Fine Artists for its
Summer Outdoor Art Exhibitions

Saratoga Arts is seeking artists for its two summer outdoor art exhibitions.

On Saturday, July 9, the first of Saratoga Arts summer Art in the Park exhibition and sale will occur in Saratoga Springs’ historic Congress Park from 10am to 5pm. The second Art in the Park exhibition will be on Tuesday, August 23 (Travers Festival week) from 10am to 6pm. Both Art in the Park exhibits feature original fine art work. Artists need to register for Art in the Park by Friday, June 17 deadline.

Space is limited for each exhibition, and advanced registration is required. For fees and registration form, please go [...]

Singer/Songwriters Jeffrey Gaines to play
Universal Preservation Hall
Opening act: Closer Still
June 1, 2011 8:00pm

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – February 1, 2011 Jeffrey Gaines and Amy Speace will play live on June 1, 2011 at 8:00pm at Universal Preservation Hall located at 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.universalpreservationhall.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets also available at Saratoga Guitar locations at 8 Caroline Street or 60 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. This concert is presented by Applause Factory and Universal Preservation Hall.

Since Jeffrey Gaines’ self-titled debut was released, [...]

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Schenectady Man Hits $64,000 Jackpot at Casino While Playing With Free Slot Play

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (May 18, 2011) – A Schenectady man was using a $20 Free Slot Play voucher he had received in the mail, when he hit a $64,000 jackpot at Saratoga Casino and Raceway last week.

William Rockwell of Schenectady was playing Bally’s Reel Mania on May 9 when he won the big jackpot. He hadn’t used any of his own money to play on the slot machines when the lights and alarms went off announcing the jackpot win. “I still had about ten dollars left on the voucher when I won the money,” said Rockwell during a [...]

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CONTACT: Scott Sauer 518-880-3482
ssauer@wmht.org

Saratoga, New York – - WMHT-TV (PBS) recently announced that the next installment in its original documentary series, OUR TOWN, will be Saratoga Springs. There is still time for members of the community to have their stories featured in the production, but the deadline is approaching later this month!

WMHT’s OUR TOWN series features stories told by residents of a specific community using their personal video cameras. The stories are designed to show the heritage, personalities and unique characteristics that make that community distinct. It was a concept originally introduced by WMHT more than a [...]

(SARATOGA SPRINGS) – Paddock Lounge, located on 6 Caroline Street, is in the final stretch – with opening day set for June 3rd. Owners Rebecca Southwood and Amy Carlson will open the doors to the new 3,000 square foot venue with a benefit for Guardian House – the first transitional home in the Capital Region for homeless female veterans. The $50 ticket price will include a chance to win a 2010 Corvette generously donated by Kara DePaula of DePaula Chevrolet. (Extra tickets to win the corvette will be priced at $25 and will be sold throughout June, with a total of only 5,000 tickets available.)

“Giving back is very important to us, so when we were looking to partner [...]

Press Release
Malta Drive-In Market to open May 22
New open market receives final zoning approval from Malta Town Board Monday night

Malta, NY May 9, 2011: The Malta Drive-In Market today announced the grand opening of the new open market will be 9:00 AM on May 22, 2011. The Malta Drive-In Market will operate each Sunday on the grounds of the Malta Drive-In from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The Malta Drive-In is located on Route 9 in Malta, NY.

The Market’s objective is to provide a new and accessible outlet for local artisans, craftsmen and farmers, as well as antique and collectibles dealers. “The Market will not be a typical “flea market”; we are proactively seeking vendors that have something creative and inspired to offer to our customers”, said Mike Thompson, owner and manager of the Malta Drive-In Market.

In addition, the Market will incorporate a [...]

New Paddock Lounge seeks Saratogians to staff venue

(SARATOGA SPRINGS) – Paddock Lounge, located on 6 Caroline Street, is seeking the best of the best in Saratoga.
The upscale underground lounge owned by Rebecca Southwood of Lake George and Amy Carlson of Albany will be hiring experienced bartenders, back bar, cocktail waitresses and hostesses. Please contact Rebecca or Amy paddocklounge@live.com.

Co-owner, Rebecca Southwood says she is looking for the perfect Saratoga employee recipe, “We are looking for locals who are familiar with the Saratoga scene. Professional and accommodating service is very important to me – from the hostess answering the phone to the server at your table to the final � [...]