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Wine Wednesdays With William: Bordeaux’s Wineries Are Now (Really) Open For Business
'saratoga living' and Putnam Market wine expert William Roach on the French city's "new" way to boost its economy—via wine, of course.

The news that Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR), owner of fabled Bordeaux wineries, Château Lafite Rothschild and Duhart-Milon, has begun construction of a state-of-the-are tourist center at the latter, representing a considerable…

How Saratoga Fits Into The National Resurgence Of Physical Book Sales And Independent Bookstores
Northshire Bookstore's General Manager, Nancy Scheemaker, talks about how and why physical copies of books are trending upward in the digital era.

It turns out that the person you saw reading a paperback in Congress Park the other day isn’t a digital luddite but following a hot trend. Yes, over the past decade, reading—particularly…

Skidmore College’s Free Earth Day Festival Features Eclectic Live Music Lineup
The event, which takes place on April 20 and is free to the public, will feature headliner, the Chicago Afrobeat Project.

Prepare to be rocked on Earth Day at Skidmore College. From noon-6pm on April 20, Skidmore students will be sprawled across the library green, listening to music in the company of friends…

Capital Region Philanthropist And Businesswoman, Jane Golub, Dies At 80
A former teacher, businesswoman and community leader, Golub was best known in the area for her generosity.

The Capital Region has lost one of its philanthropic titans. Jane Golub, who split her career between teaching, business and community leadership—and was known for her immense generosity—died on Tuesday afternoon in…

Skidmore English Professor And Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Awarded A Guggenheim Fellowship
Professor Cecilia Aldarondo, whose films have been screened at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Met, landed the fellowship for her accomplishments in film.

Professor Cecilia Aldarondo, whose films have been screened at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Met, landed the fellowship for her accomplishments in film.

Marylou Whitney To Be Inducted Into The National Museum Of Racing And Hall Of Fame
Whitney, along with 15 others, will be inducted on Friday, August 2 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

Whitney, along with 15 others, will be inducted on Friday, August 2 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

Ballston Spa Farm Offers A Unique, Rent-A-Llama Tour Experience
Dakota Ridge Farm offers patrons the chance to lead their own llama on a private hike.

Dakota Ridge Farm offers patrons the chance to lead their own llama on a private hike.

6 Ways To Celebrate Earth Month In The Capital Region This Year (Updated)
Earth Day may be April 22, but all of April is Earth Month. Time to get celebrating.

Earth Day may be April 22, but all of April is Earth Month. Time to get celebrating.

Cohoes Waterpark Design Firm Aquatic Development Group Continues Its Pursuit Of An Endless Summer
The firm, which has been in the waterpark design business since the 1960s, is set to unveil its latest creation in the Catskills in April.

The firm, which has been in the waterpark design business since the 1960s, is set to unveil its latest creation in the Catskills in April.

THE BIG STORIES

The Boys Of Mechanicville: How Five Friends From The Same Small Town Went On To Conquer Their Respective Worlds
Epic doesn't even begin to cover the stories of Chad Brown, C.J. DeCrescente, Dan Pickett, Dave DeVoe and Tony Ianniello.

Epic doesn't even begin to cover the stories of Chad Brown, C.J. DeCrescente, Dan Pickett, Dave DeVoe and Tony Ianniello.

8 Female Musicians From Upstate New York You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Heard of Girl Blue? How about The Sea The Sea? Fire up your favorite streaming service and prepare to be obsessed.

Heard of Girl Blue? How about The Sea The Sea? Fire up your favorite streaming service and prepare to be obsessed.

Pig N’ Whistle, A New Irish-Themed Restaurant, Opens In Downtown Saratoga
The pub, which has a second location in Burnt Hills, is located where Circus Cafe used to be on Broadway.

The pub, which has a second location in Burnt Hills, is located where Circus Cafe used to be on Broadway.

How Saratoga Springs Suddenly Emerged As America’s Best Small City Restaurant Destination
One of America's most celebrated writers, Kevin Sessums, crafts a colossal piece on the state of food—and everything else—in Saratoga. It's quite a read.

One of America's most celebrated writers, Kevin Sessums, crafts a colossal piece on the state of food—and everything else—in Saratoga. It's quite a read.

How Legendary Jockey Ramón Domínguez Found His Home In The Spa City
'saratoga living' Contributing Editor Brien Bouyea tracks down the horse-racing legend (and brand-new Saratogian).

'saratoga living' Contributing Editor Brien Bouyea tracks down the horse-racing legend (and brand-new Saratogian).

Professor Cecilia Aldarondo, whose films have been screened at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Met, landed the fellowship for her accomplishments in film.

Whitney, along with 15 others, will be inducted on Friday, August 2 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

Dakota Ridge Farm offers patrons the chance to lead their own llama on a private hike.

Earth Day may be April 22, but all of April is Earth Month. Time to get celebrating.

The firm, which has been in the waterpark design business since the 1960s, is set to unveil its latest creation in the Catskills in April.

Find all of the Spa City's Passover and Easter events, plus The Dimmer Twins at The Egg and Skidmore College's Earth Day Festival.

After raising $1 million over 18 years, the fabled party takes a break.

THE BIG STORIES

The first two races of the series, the Times Square and the Park Avenue, will be contested Sunday at Aqueduct.

Pérez-Feria looks back on his decades-long working relationship with Creative Director Kathleen Gates.

The company is celebrating its annual Ice Out Party and Demo Days on April 27 and 28.

The company's been constructing high-quality homes in the Capital Region for more than four decades.