Saratoga Living Magazine - The City . The Culture . The Life

SPAC to Host Virtual Beethoven Festival August 8-22
The festival celebrates the 250th anniversary of the composer's birth.

This past Wednesday, August 5, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announced its first-ever Beethoven Virtual Festival, which will feature a number of musical events throughout the month of August celebrating the 250th…

Saratoga Rallies Behind Tiz the Law Ahead of Travers Stakes
The Belmont winner is the morning line favorite in the 151st running of the Midsummer Derby.

This Saturday, August 8, exactly one year after hometown hero Tiz the Law‘s first career win at Saratoga Race Course, the Sackatoga Stable-owned horse will try his luck in the Spa’s most…

Review: City of Saratoga Springs Monopoly
The Adirondack Trust Company puts a Spa City spin on a classic.

Most people like the idea of Monopoly more than the actual game itself. They like to make reference to Get Out of Jail Free cards and Monopoly money in conversation, but then…

Oscar’s Smokehouse Unveils New Bacon Vending Machine
Customers can now get meats and cheeses outside of the Warrensburg store, 24/7.

Move aside, candy bars and soft drinks—there’s a new type of vending machine in town. Oscar’s Smokehouse, a family-owned, regionally known, specialty meat and cheese store in Warrensburg, has unveiled a new,…

Siro’s Closes Indefinitely Due to Lack of Proper Food and Drink License Documentation
Saratoga's Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton made the call on August 13.

Saratoga's Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton made the call on August 13.

Stoneleaf Artists’ Retreat to Host ‘Upstate Art Weekend,’ Showcasing Hudson Valley Art
The mostly self-guided tour, which takes place August 29-30, allows visitors to explore art at 19 spots between Hudson and Garrison, NY.

The mostly self-guided tour, which takes place August 29-30, allows visitors to explore art at 19 spots between Hudson and Garrison, NY.

Rachael Ray’s Lake Luzerne Home Damaged by Fire
Ray, her husband, mother and dog escaped the blaze.

Ray, her husband, mother and dog escaped the blaze.

Fasig-Tipton Cancels Saratoga Fall Sale, Moves It to Maryland
The Thoroughbred auctioneer cited Governor Cuomo's travel advisory as the reason for the move.

The Thoroughbred auctioneer cited Governor Cuomo's travel advisory as the reason for the move.

Is Tiz the Law Sackatoga Stable’s Second Coming?
The Belmont winner (and hometown hero!) thrusts his local ownership group back into the spotlight.

The Belmont winner (and hometown hero!) thrusts his local ownership group back into the spotlight.

THE BIG STORIES

Marylou Whitney (1925-2019): The Savior Of Saratoga
She could've used her fortune and power for anything. She chose Saratoga and our racetrack.

She could've used her fortune and power for anything. She chose Saratoga and our racetrack.

Beekman 1802 Is Turning Its Farm Into the World’s Largest ‘Restaurant’
The Sharon Springs-based lifestyle brand is offering up 60 acres of farmland to provide dining space for local eateries.

The Sharon Springs-based lifestyle brand is offering up 60 acres of farmland to provide dining space for local eateries.

The Church of Dave: How Saratoga Came to Worship the Dave Matthews Band
DMB, who have been playing at SPAC since the '90s, have become a fixture in the Spa City's summer arts scene.

DMB, who have been playing at SPAC since the '90s, have become a fixture in the Spa City's summer arts scene.

NYRA: Saratoga Race Course Still On Schedule To Open July 16
A rep at the horse racing association confirmed that the historic racing meet will not be postponed.

A rep at the horse racing association confirmed that the historic racing meet will not be postponed.

What It’s Like Having Your Loved One In The ICU, On A Ventilator, Fighting COVID-19
Sara Jancsy, who's husband Paul has been in Saratoga Hospital's ICU for 14 days, tells us in her own words.

Sara Jancsy, who's husband Paul has been in Saratoga Hospital's ICU for 14 days, tells us in her own words.