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Open Artist Studio

saratoga.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:53:55 +0000

Marina Petro, award winning artist, is hosting an Open Studio on Sunday November 22, from 1-4 pm. Her original oil paintings, fine art prints and cards will be on display. The theme is “Visions Of Heaven And Earth” Marina, considered a contemporary visionary and traditional artist is a lifetime painter and participant in the popular “Daily Painters” movement. She has recently been invited to exhibit in the Daily Painters International Art Gallery and the Bridging Heaven and Earth Art Project. Her paintings and prints are in collections all over the world. Snow date is Sunday, November 29 from 1-4 pm. Visit her online gallery for a preview and directions…. www.marinapetro.com
Sunday, November 22, from 1-4 pm

Park 19 Cookies Featured in Modern Bride Magazine

saratoga.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:25 +0000

Park 19 Cookies LLC was chosen to be featured in the “Flavorful Favors” section of Modern Bride magazine. Their now famous Cinnamon Bun Cookie was chosen and can be found on page 120 of their December/January issue.
Park 19 Cookies is a gourmet cookie company that specializes in unique flavors. They ship their cookies nationwide in beautiful gift boxes and have just launched their holiday flavors. Please check the website for details.

For further information, contact Park 19 Cookies at 518-664-4300 or at www.Park19Cookies.com

March of Dimes - Chef Competition

saratoga.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:28:20 +0000

Signature Chefs Auction Brings Region’s
Top Restaurants Together in Support of Babies

Albany, NY, November 10, 2009— On November 10, Vapor Night Club at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway will host the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event. Top chefs from the region will offer guests an opportunity to enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and growing visibility for the critical work of the March of Dimes to help all babies be born healthy. In addition to sampling signature dishes, guests will be able to bid on many unique auction items graciously donated by local businesses and participating restaurants.

“Clearly, this is the premier culinary event of the fall in Upstate New York. Our area’s culinary geniuses will create their signature dish in a sample size and beautifully present them to our guests, and culminate in an exciting [...]

Big Band Treasures of WWII

saratoga.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:53:46 +0000

The Spa Little Theater, Saratoga State Park,
Saratoga Springs, NY.
Veterans Day, November 11, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
7TH Avenue Productions presents:
Big Band Treasures of World War II,
Starring the Joey Thomas Big Band, and featuring vocalists Bob Father and special guest Mia Scirocco.
The Joey Thomas Big Band will recreate its award winning tribute to the most treasured big bands whose music gave
so much comfort and hope to our nation during World War II.
Do not miss this special tribute to all veterans at the SPA Little Theater, in Saratoga State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY
on:

Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 3:00 pm.
The music of this special show is “as recorded” by the original big band hit makers of the World War II era.
Tickets are [...]

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Announces Eighth Annual Fall Festival, October 31st and November 1, 2009

saratoga.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:17:54 +0000

Saratoga Springs, New York-The Saratoga Springs’ Downtown Business Association has announced that the eighth annual Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st, 2009. The Festival, a celebration of Autumn flavors, activities and the Saratoga community spirit, will kick off on Halloween morning at 10AM at the Farmers’ Market and continue throughout the day and all day Sunday, also. The event will take place throughout downtown Saratoga Springs, including the west side-Beekman Street Arts District.

Among the highlights of this year’s Fall Festival will be magic shows, pumpkin races), face painting, costume parade, trick-of-treating, carousel rides, pumpkin races, petting zoo, pony rides, musical performances and other children- and family-oriented activities. One significant benefit of the Fall Festival being held on Halloween, itself, is that families can participate with their children in all activities rather than simply sending the little ones out [...]

Nikita Convertible Furnishings Showroom opens in Saratoga Springs

saratoga.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:24 +0000

Nikita, designers and builders of a unique and patented line of completely effortless convertible furnishings, including sofabeds, futons and loungers for den and deck, has just opened a second showroom in downtown Saratoga Springs at 508 Broadway. “We wanted to expand our retail presence and decided that the Hudson and Capital Region was ideal for us”, says Joanne Grigoriev, wife and business partner to furniture designer, Nikita Grigoriev, after whom the business is named. The Nikita Woodshop and Head Office, located in Richfield Springs, is ideally situated to not only supply Oneonta and the Catskill Region to the south where the couple have been running a showroom for 2 1/2 years, but also Saratoga Springs, the Capital Region and the Adirondacks to the east and north. Nikita’s indoor and outdoor futons are so different, they have been dubbed the “unfuton”. They feature wheels and a patented infinite recline design that [...]

Canned Food Drive for the Northeast Regional Food Bank

saratoga.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:23 +0000

During the months of November and December, AAC Family Wellness Centers will be sponsoring a canned food drive. Help needy families by donating your non-perishable food items. When you’re out doing your shopping or when cleaning out your pantry, please think of those who are hungry during this holiday season. Drop your donations at AAC Family Wellness Centers at 402 Rowland St., Ballston Spa (363-0202). We are anxious to help our community make this the best holiday season ever! And if you bring a donation worth $50 or more you can earn a free exam with EMG and thermography! All donations will be given to the Northeast Regional Food Bank.

Adirondack Winery Awarded Six Medals At The 2009 World Value Wine Challenge

Mannix Marketing — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:01:15 +0000

LAKE GEORGE , NY (October 12, 2009): Adirondack Winery is proud to announce that six of its hand-crafted wines earned medals at the 2009 World Value Wine Challenge.

The World Value Wine Challenge (“WVWC”); which took place in August 2009 and was put on by the Beverage Testing Institute, is recognized as the nation’s most comprehensive competition for wines $20 and under. With value on the top of everyone’s mind in this recession, this year’s competition was steep for wineries and drew much attention.

Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy said, “Adirondack Winery is pleased to provide its customers not only with great wines, but good value, as the vast majority of its 35+ wine varieties are priced at $20 or less.”

Adirondack Winery’s Chardonnay won a Silver Medal (a.k.a. Highly Recommended) at the WVWC, while five additional [...]

Sprint Teams To Square Off In Allegiance Bowl

Mannix Marketing — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:56:39 +0000

Saratoga Springs, NY… The fifth annual Adirondack Trust Allegiance Bowl featuring sprint football teams from Army and Mansfield University will be held on Saturday, October 17 at the Saratoga Springs High School. Meeting for the first time ever, the Cadets of West Point and the Mountaineers of Mansfield will compete in a sanctioned Collegiate Sprint Football League contest with proceeds from the event to benefit the Saratoga Youth Hockey and Figure Skating programs.

The bowl game’s opening ceremonies will include a flyover of vintage WWII era aircraft, a spectacular stadium jump by the Army Black Knights Parachute team, and a performance by the Skidmore College Sonneteers singing group. The halftime show will feature the 200 member Mansfield University marching band. Known as “The Pride and the Spirit of Pennsylvania”, the corps style band will present a 20 minute musical tribute to jazz great Chuck Mangione. [...]

House of Creative Soul Art Exhibit and Opening Reception

saratoga.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:28:24 +0000

Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs award winning artist, will be exhibiting Paintings From “The Zone” Series, a collection of bright and bold semi-abstract works on canvas at House Of Creative Soul Art Gallery, 38 Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs for the month of October. The opening reception is being held on First Saturday in Saratoga, October 3 from 6-8 pm.

Petro, an award winning artist, is a lifetime painter and participant in the popular “Daily Painters” movement. She has recently been invited to exhibit in the Daily Painters International Art Gallery and the Bridging Heaven and Earth Project. Her original paintings and prints are in collections all over the world. Visit her website at www.marinapetro.com or call 518-583-7280 for details.