Saratoga Blogs

A musical tribute to the timeless performances of The Beatles, in which Skidmore students and faculty perform renditions of Beatles hits SARATOGA SPRINGS -What began as a one-off concert by members of an educational seminar has grown into the biggest campus music event of the year featuring concerts with a new Beatles-related theme that sell […]

The Saratoga Springs area is gearing up for the holidays, which means you’ll find no shortage of festivities and family-friendly activities. From local parades to holiday shopping opportunities, here are some of the weekend’s can’t-miss events! Festive Parades to Get You in the Holiday Spirit 6th Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade – Saturday, November 17 […]

May Your Days Be Merry and Less Hectic In order to help you have a calmer and brighter holiday, I am creating a series of articles that provides you with tools, tips, and resources for a less stressful season. These posts will provide information on how to soothe the brain and body during these times […]

If you can catch a break between the successive rain events that have plagued our area….it is not too late to plant your spring bulbs!  The rain and moderate temperatures have extended your window to create a spring display for next season.  A creative spring bulb display can bring early smiles to your garden.  The […]

The forward-thinking Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) always puts on an amazing season of classical concerts and thrilling events, and 2018 has been no different – this isn’t considered to be a world-class performing arts venue for nothing! Read on to see what new initiatives and events were introduced this year, and what we can look […]

Well  not only have I not been blogging enough this summer but I had not been to SPAC yet for the entire season, missing a slew of interesting shows for lame reasons like my nonstop work schedule, bad timing, wanting to avoid big crowds, and my own downtime inertia.  For the most part I prefer […]

Last week, you may have come to this page and found no new content!? The tragedy!! You may be wondering, “Where Oh Where Has Dr. Sarah Gone?” Don’t worry, I haven’t left you. I’ve just been prepping for an exciting and new direction for my articles, along with my amazing administrators at Saratoga.com! Today, I’m […]

Bucket list item: Go on a hot air balloon ride. Status: Done! For anyone who may not be aware, this weekend is the annual Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, held at the Saratoga Co. Fairgrounds. Rather than “launching” into the many, many crafters and vendors who are participating all weekend, I would just suggest you […]

I was reminded recently of the single reason why I insist that horse racing administrators have it all backwards, and their apparent intent to turn race tracks into amusement parks is silly (ridiculous, even). The vehicle through which (whom) to turn potential…