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Saratoga.com sits down for a 10 Questions interview with Catherine Hover, founder and owner of Saratoga Paint and Sip. This unique Saratoga Springs business promises to be the newest it spot for a night out. Here, we take a more intimate look at the business and the woman behind it.
food-tours-contest.jpgRemember last summer when Saratoga Springs Food Tours began offering walking tours of the town while enjoying tastings at some of Saratoga's most interesting eateries? The tour will be offered again this summer, and you can win FREE tickets right here on Saratoga.com!

The tour begins at the Saratoga Springs Farmer's Market where participants can sample cheese, yogurt and jam made by local farmers. Learn about the production process, and talk with the locals that create the fantastic products!

Check out the great food at the Old Bryan Inn and get a quick history lesson on the Revolutionary War before heading up Broadway to taste olive oils, balsamic vinegars, salsas and more at the unique specialty shops that populate the area!

Sound like fun? 

Love Dancing with the Stars? Then you won't want to miss Val Chemerkovskiy, a dancer on the show, when he performs next month in Saratoga!

The renovations being made to SPAC are underway and the amphitheater is looking great already. The pictures below show the progress that has been made from late February until the first week of May. You can see how the amphitheater's facade has changed and will look for visitors that watch events from the lawn or farther back.

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MP900409239.JPGThe country's premiere tribute show to the tropical singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, Changes In Latitudes, are coming to the Parrot Head Festival in June! These guys (and girls) will transform the Saratoga County Fairgrounds into the ultimate beach party!

The Parrot Head Festival (presented by Saratoga.com) will feature amazing bands, grass skirts, a VIP sand bar, cheeseburger and margarita competitions, and more tropical fun! If you're a Jimmy Buffett fan, you're not going to want to miss this beach party!

Changes In Latitude will be headlining the show, a band that has been called the most authentic Jimmy Buffett tribute show in the country. Want to learn more about Changes In Latitudes? Read on..
duocrab.jpgHave you tried the food at Duo Modern Japanese Cuisine & Lounge? Here's your chance! Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Duo and you could be enjoying authentic Japanese cuisine, on us!

Chef Wilfred Jung has traveled the world refining his culinary point of view and techniques, taking a modern approach to Japanese cuisine like no other in the Capital District.

Duo's new dining rooms and lounge can accommodate large parties, perfect for a wedding reception, special event or corporate outing! Win this giveaway and see if you would like to hold an event at Duo!

Saratoga Arts announced last Thursday that High Rock Park will be installing a new 9/11 memorial. The new project is going to be called Tempered By Memory

cincoderby.jpgThis Saturday, May 5, two annual events converge and create a perfect reason to get out and have a good time with friends and family. The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby goes off on Saturday at about 6:24pm, and will prove to be an exciting first leg of the Triple Crown. Every year on May 5, Americans rally to celebrate the heritage and pride of our Mexican neighbors, always a good time!

When two events like this occur on the same day, and that day happens to be a Saturday, there is sure to be some celebration. Saratoga Springs won't let you down; the calendar is full of events!

Want some suggestions on where you can watch the Derby and find margarita specials? Read on..

We still need to pick winners for 3 local giveaways on Saratoga.com. The following are our current contests you can enter to win. Don't forget to share this link with your friends as well, or just click "like" above to share on your Facebook wall!

rocknrun.jpgIf you haven't started training for the SPAC Rock & Run yet, get on it! The 5k race through the Spa State Park is one month away!

Rock & Run is a great 5k to participate in. The track is flat, the surrounding area is great, and there's a different band rocking out every 1/2 mile or so to keep you going! It's said that this is the fastest growing 5k in the area, and there were at least 1,000 participants last spring! I wonder how many will run this year?

The earlier you register for this race, the better off you'll be. For details on that, read on..

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