Music & Arts
Mama Giveaway Week – Prize #3: Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio
By SaratogaMama at May 8, 2012 | 11:24 pm | 20 Comments
Mothers Day Saratoga Giveaway #3! Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio is the new Saratoga hot spot for a mama night out, birthday party, date night, mother/daughter day, etc. Located on Henry Street (near Virgil's House), Saratoga Paint and Sip offers open paint studio time from 10-3, and a full Calendar of amazing classes. (I've got my eye on that Funky Blues
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Get Up & Dance! ‘The Flurry’ livens Saratoga Springs this weekend!
By SaratogaMama at February 12, 2012 | 10:44 am | 2 Comments
What is The Flurry? The Flurry is less than a week away in Saratoga Springs and once again, this year's lineup is jam-packed with fun. The Flurry serves as a showcase for the wealth of talented dance leaders and musicians from our area. Combining traditional social dance and live music, The Flurry is a feel-good festival that livens up the Saratoga Hilton and the
Birthdays Rock! Ideas for fabulous at-home Birthday parties
By SaratogaMama at February 6, 2012 | 11:31 am | 1 Comments
When I was a kid birthdays consisted of running through the sprinkler in my backyard, a homemade birthday cake, and presents. Oh how times have changed! Now when we go to a party I am amazed at what we go through to try and make our children’s party stand out. Fun places for kids in Saratoga NY & the Capital Region We are fortunate to live in an area with lots of
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All About: The Wonder Room in Ballston Lake NY
By SaratogaMama at January 25, 2012 | 12:18 am | 1 Comments
The Wonder Room is a brand new play space in Ballston Lake NY, about 15 minutes south of Saratoga Springs. I had the chance to check out The Wonder Room last week prior to this Saturday's Grand Opening. Owner and mama Chris Stack along with Creative Director Lauren Cohen are excited to bringing years of childcare and education experience together to start this unique
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Featured Biz: Premier Dance Performing Arts Center
By SaratogaMama at January 20, 2012 | 8:42 am | 0 Comment
If you're looking for a dance studio in Saratoga County for your children or even yourself, Premier Dance Performing Arts Center in Clifton Park NY is an excellent option to consider. Premier Dance Performing Arts Center is new to Clifton Park, but Owner/Artistic Director Jaye Cummings is certainly not a newcomer to this industry and to instructing dance. She has
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Ellis Paul Family Show at Caffe Lena: Ticket Giveaway!
By SaratogaMama at December 20, 2011 | 10:37 am | 7 Comments
Folk singer-songwriter Ellis Paul will be performing a special family show on January 7th at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY and SaratogaMama has an Exclusive Free Ticket Giveaway! Stefanie Watson, SaratogaMama reader and mama of two has seen Ellis Paul perform in Saratoga Springs the past several years and is looking forward to attending this concert at Caffe
Yoga for Kids: Health, Happiness & Relaxation!
By SaratogaMama at December 14, 2011 | 11:04 pm | 0 Comment
SaratogaMama reader Kristen Dolan shares her experience and new found love for Yoga. She and her 4 year-old twins now take weekly classes and have discovered the many health benefits of yoga. Studies show that children gain many of the same benefits from yoga that adults do. Benefits such as body awareness, self-esteem, strength, flexibility and relaxation are all
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Laurie Berkner Band Ticket Giveaway – Family Four Pack!
By SaratogaMama at December 7, 2011 | 11:29 am | 63 Comments
The amazing Laurie Berkner Band is coming to Proctor's Theater in Schenectady, NY on Saturday, January 7th! (event info here) We are huge fans of Laurie Berkner and are really looking forward to this show. If you haven't experienced Laurie Berkner yet, allow me to introduce you! Check out this video of one of our favorite songs: A former preschool music
Featured Biz: Modern Day Music
By SaratogaMama at October 29, 2011 | 11:38 pm | 8 Comments
For as long as I can remember, music has been a huge part of my life. I have taken music lessons since I was a child, studied music in college and even went to school in Canada (OIART) where I completed a program in audio engineering. I play guitar, bass, piano and sing. Music is one of those hobbies that I take with me everywhere I go. While I would never force a
