One of Saratoga’s hottest nightclubs is set to reopen next month after being shut down since the pandemic. Vapor Nightclub, located inside of the Saratoga Casino Hotel, could have opened earlier this year but decided to use this time to renovate. When you walk back into Vapor, it’ll have a new look and a...
Military Appreciation Day at Saratoga Race Course Will Honor Service Members & Veterans
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will honor our nation’s active duty and veteran service members at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, July 22. All of those who present their military ID or provide proof of service will receive free admission to the Grandstand. NYRA will also welcome local military members to the...
SPAC Announces Dance Workshops in Collaboration with NYCB, NDI, and Double H Ranch
Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced that it will offer various dance workshops for all children through its partnerships with New York City Ballet (NYCB), National Dance Institute (NDI), and Double H Ranch. These workshops will be offered for free as part of SPAC’s commitment to arts education. Workshops will be customized for young children,...
Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course 2021
John Imbriale wasn’t the only one who exclaimed “And they’re off at Saratoga!” when the horses broke from the starting gate in Race 1. Fans rejoiced at the opportunity to celebrate the Saratoga season after the track did not welcome fans into the venue last year due to the pandemic. Prior to the Union...
Celebrate The Return of Racing Season in Saratoga with the Downtown Business Association
And they’re off! The Saratoga Downtown Business Association is excited to mark the long-awaited return of racing season with the first-ever Celebrate Saratoga event tonight, July 15. This event was made possible in collaboration with NYRA and the Saratoga Springs Downtown Special Assessment District. Festivities will run from 6:30-8:30pm in downtown after Opening Day...
New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day To Take Place July 21
Last week, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA), and New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) announced that Saratoga Race Course will host the first New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on Wednesday, July 21. Named after the late NYTHA President, the featured race will be the Rick Violette Stakes;...
Saratoga Race Course Ready to Kick Off 2021 Summer Meet
Special Events, Giveaways & More Announced!
On July 8, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced a plethora of details pertaining to the upcoming 2021 Saratoga racing season, which is set to kick off July 15 and run through September 6. Throughout the racing season, a number of special events and giveaway days will take place at the track....
Saratoga Pride Kicks Off Pride Month
Saratoga kicked off Pride Month on Thursday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the Saratoga Pride Crosswalk. The crosswalk, located between the Congress Park Carousel and Hathorn Springs across Spring Street, donned each color of the rainbow in between its thick white lines. The threat of rain couldn’t dim the rainbow...
The Philadelphia Orchestra is Returning to SPAC
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announced today that The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to Saratoga Springs this summer for their August 11-14, 2021 residency. These will be the first live performances for the orchestra at SPAC since the COVID-19 pandemic. All four performances will be led by music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin with a...
Local Man to Judge 145th Annual Westminster Dog Show
Ballston Lake resident James S. Covey will be judging the Sporting Group at the 145th annual Westminster Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan®. The event will take place on June 13th in Tarrytown, NY after being moved from its original date and location due to the pandemic. Covey has been involved with dogs...