On Deck
On Deck
Saratoga Living's 25th anniversary party, the Mostly Modern Festival kick-off event and two Alexes in one kitchen.
Wednesday, June 7
If you’re looking for a laugh, this week marks the start of Universal Preservation Hall’s new comedy series called Women Aren't Funny. The series is brought to you by comedian and musician Erin Harkes, a local favorite who has been named Best Comedian by the Time Union’s readers’ poll in the Capital Region several times over the last 10 years. Erin’s show on Wednesday is sold out, but if you didn’t land tickets, make sure to catch the next show in the series featuring Karen Rontowski on July 12. Tickets are $18 in advance or $25 the day of the show.
Thursday, June 8
Join Saratoga Living in celebrating its 25th anniversary at Putnam Place this Thursday from 6-9pm. The Saratoga 25 event will also honor the 25 locals featured in Saratoga Living’s 25th anniversary issue for their dedication to making the Spa City a better place. The evening will be co-hosted by Sonny and Julie Bonacio, and dinner will be served by West Ave Pizza, with desserts by Sweet Mimi’s Cafe & Bakery. DeCrescente Distributing Co. will provide a Saratoga Sparkling Rosé welcome drink, and DJ Dillion Robert from Experience Events will play music all night long.
While we’re biased (you should totally come to our event!), there’s another worthy event going on this Thursday: Mostly Modern Festival’s Kickoff Event at Caffé Lena, which will feature performances from world-class opera singers and New York City instrumentalists. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show will run from 7-9pm. Can’t make it in person? The event will be streamed live at caffelena.tv and can be accessed for one week with your live stream ticket purchase. Get your tickets and see the rest of the Mostly Modern Festival’s upcoming events here.
Friday, June 9
The Saratoga Springs History Museum is holding an Opening Reception and Fundraiser to welcome its new exhibit: “First Saratogians” - The Indigenous Peoples of the Saratoga Springs Region. The exhibition, presented in partnership with the Ndakinna Education Center, tells the story of Native Americans in the Saratoga Springs area from prehistoric times through today using more than 200 objects and photographs. Friday evening’s event kicks off at 5:30pm and will include a silent auction and beer, wine and food stations. Tickets are $30 for museum members and $50 for non-members, with all proceeds benefiting the History Museum.
Saturday, June 10
Head to downtown Saratoga on Saturday for the 54th Annual Elks Flag Day Parade hosted by Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161. The celebration of sight and sound will begin at noon on Broadway and make its way from Route 50 to Congress Park by 2pm.
Sunday, June 11
Prepare your taste buds for a seven-course dinner at the Two Alexes, One Kitchen, Hamlet & Ghost and The Maker Hotel’s crossover event. Saratoga’s Hamlet & Ghost will host Alex Napolitano, executive chef at Hudson’s luxury The Maker hotel, who will work alongside Hamlet & Ghost head chef Alex Lempka. The menu will feature Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio, Highland Hollow Tenderloin, Foie Gras Torchon and homemade pasta. A wine and cocktail list will also be curated to go with the evening’s dishes.Tickets are $135 and reservations begin at 5pm.
—Natalie St. Denis, SLAH’s brand-new intern (It’s true! We have another Natalie on staff for the summer—and she’s great.)