Author: Command
A Commitment to Democracy
As a lifelong Democrat and former chair of the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee, I am dismayed by the tactics being used by Democrats in this year’s city elections. In mailings and lawn signs Democratic candidates are suggesting falsely that democracy in Saratoga will be threatened if Republicans win city council seats. This tactic is offensive and divisive. Nearly half the registered voters in Saratoga Springs are Republicans. They are our neighbors and our friends. Many of the candidates have lived in Saratoga all their lives and have served the city in many capacities including elected office. The Democratic candidates should address the local issues where they may legitimately disagree with the Republicans. A commitment to democracy is not one of those.
– Jane Weihe, Saratoga Springs
Copy of New York-Bred Colt, Senbei Gets His Start at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two-year-old Senbei took first in the Maiden Special Weight on Sunday, July 18 at Saratoga Race Course, winning the first race he has ever been entered in.
Senbei, foaled by Sweet Aloha and sired by Candy Ride (ARG), went off at 5-1 in the race with a purse of $85,000. Senbei went wire-to-wire to win that 5th race, finishing ahead of Gimmedamoney and Jugglerrunning. His time was the best that day for 5 ½ furlong races.
The Maiden Special Weight at Saratoga Race Course is open to two-year-old horses who have never won a race. As, a general rule the youngest and best-bred horses are entered in Maiden Special Weight races. Senbei was bred and raised by veterinarian Dr. Jerry Bilinski of Waldorf Farms in Valatie, NY. He is co-owned by Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Bilinski and his wife Darlene. Senbei was ridden by jockey Manuel Franco and is trained by Christopher Clement.
“Senbei has a great personality, and he is full of himself,” laughed Bliniski. “He reared up on the track just like the Lone Ranger’s horse, Silver.”
Waldorf Farms is a full-service equine breeding farm that is also home to winning thoroughbreds Bustin Stones and Mr. Monomoy.
Bilinski bred his first horse in 1974 and dedicated his career to equine medicine. Bilinski, who was raised in Mechanicville, went to Cornell University for undergrad, and then on to become a veterinarian. After school, he found himself back in the area.
“I love being here where I know people, coming back to my roots,” said Bilinski. “And I am fortunate that Darlene has the same passion for horses.”
Bilinski was also on the Board of Trustees at Cornell for 17 years and the Director of Veterinary Services at the Columbia-Green Humane Society/SPCA.
“It has been gratifying to help animals in need,” said Bilinski said about his career.
As far as Senbei, his next race will be an upcoming NY Stallion Stakes at Saratoga Race Course this summer. So, get ready to place your bets on Senbei very soon!
New York-Bred Colt, Senbei Gets His Start at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two-year-old Senbei took first in the Maiden Special Weight on Sunday, July 18 at Saratoga Race Course, winning the first race he has ever been entered in.
Senbei, foaled by Sweet Aloha and sired by Candy Ride (ARG), went off at 5-1 in the race with a purse of $85,000. Senbei went wire-to-wire to win that 5th race, finishing ahead of Gimmedamoney and Jugglerrunning. His time was the best that day for 5 ½ furlong races.
The Maiden Special Weight at Saratoga Race Course is open to two-year-old horses who have never won a race. As, a general rule the youngest and best-bred horses are entered in Maiden Special Weight races. Senbei was bred and raised by veterinarian Dr. Jerry Bilinski of Waldorf Farms in Valatie, NY. He is co-owned by Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Bilinski and his wife Darlene. Senbei was ridden by jockey Manuel Franco and is trained by Christopher Clement.
“Senbei has a great personality, and he is full of himself,” laughed Bliniski. “He reared up on the track just like the Lone Ranger’s horse, Silver.”
Waldorf Farms is a full-service equine breeding farm that is also home to winning thoroughbreds Bustin Stones and Mr. Monomoy.
Bilinski bred his first horse in 1974 and dedicated his career to equine medicine. Bilinski, who was raised in Mechanicville, went to Cornell University for undergrad, and then on to become a veterinarian. After school, he found himself back in the area.
“I love being here where I know people, coming back to my roots,” said Bilinski. “And I am fortunate that Darlene has the same passion for horses.”
Bilinski was also on the Board of Trustees at Cornell for 17 years and the Director of Veterinary Services at the Columbia-Green Humane Society/SPCA.
“It has been gratifying to help animals in need,” said Bilinski said about his career.
As far as Senbei, his next race will be an upcoming NY Stallion Stakes at Saratoga Race Course this summer. So, get ready to place your bets on Senbei very soon!
Keeve Takes Bronze at Pan Ams
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO — Nate Keeve (25) from New York’s Jason Morris Judo Center took a Bronze medal at the Pan Am Championships at 100kg in Mexico this past weekend. Keeve had a huge win over Leo Goncalves from Brazil in the quarter final. The Brazilian had won their previous encounter last November in Budapest. Keeve lost to eventual champ Kyle Reyes in the semis but then came back to defeat long time American rival, LA Smith, for his first ever Pan Am medal. Keeve jumped to a career high #53, up from #67, on the World ranking list.
Ari Berliner (22) went 2-2 and took 5th place in the 66kg weight class. Berliner lost to the #1 seed William Lima (Brazil) in the quarters but not before a major controversial call occurred. Berliner appeared to score Ippon (instant victory) when he countered the Brazilian but after the video review the officials determined it was not to be scored and Berliner ended up losing the bout in overtime. Berliner rose to a career high of #88 on the World ranking list, up from #129.
Nicole Stout (23) went 0-2 in her third Pan Ams to close out the JMJC athletes’ participation in the Pan Ams. The following day (April 17), Stout competed in the Mexican Open taking a Bronze in 78kg. Stout earned 50 points on the World ranking list and jumped up 20 spots to #84.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will be holding a Young Children’s Summer Program for students ages 4 to 7-years-old
The program will run for two weeks, July 12–16 and July 1 –23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each day will follow a different ballet theme, and will include a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, and related activities. The cost is $200 for one week and $380 for two weeks. The program is in-person and class size is limited; all CDC, state, and local COVID-19 prevention guidelines will be followed.
The schedule for Week One is as follows: July 12 – Coppelia, July 13 – Swan Lake, July 14 – La Fille Mal Gardee, July 15 – Circus Polka, July 16 – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The schedule for Week Two is as follows: July 19 – Don Quixote, July 20 – The Nutcracker, July 21 – The Firebird, July 22 – Cinderella, July 23 – The Sleeping Beauty.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is located at 418 Geyser Rd Suite 5, Ballston Spa. For more information and to register visit www.saratogspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037.
The Egg Announces Live Concerts with Hot Tuna, Alejandro Escovedo, Los Lobos
ALBANY — The Egg has announced LIVE performances by Los Lobos with special guest Alejandro Escovedo will be staged on Sunday, Sept. 26, and Hot Tuna with special guests the David Grisman Dawg Trio on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
The concerts have been added to the series of performances scheduled in 2021-22 that consist of shows postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The series is set to resume in September pending the ability of the theaters to open safely at full capacity by September.
Los Lobos with special guest Alejandro Escovedo – Sunday, Sept. 26. $49.50, $39.50. $34.50.
Hot Tuna – Acoustic & Electric- with special guests The David Grisman Dawg Trio -Wednesday, Dec. 1. $59.50, $49.50. $44.50
Tickets are currently on sale online at www.theegg.org or by telephone at 518-473-1845, Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Egg Box Office on the Empire State Plaza remains closed for in-person sales.
Live Online Talk May 4 with Artist Paul Akira Miyamoto
LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery presents GO HOME, a solo exhibition of work by Paul Akira Miyamoto. In place of an on-site gallery reception, LGAP will host a Live Online Talk with Paul Akira Miyamoto 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. A direct link to the discussion will be posted at www.lakegeorgearts.org on the day of the event.
Miyamoto’s grandparents came to the United States from Kumamoto, Japan, and worked as itinerant farmers throughout the central coast of California and the desert of the Imperial Valley. During WWII they, along with Paul’s parents and oldest sibling, were sent to Poston Camp in Arizona. The internment of naturalized citizens as well as Americans of Japanese descent, from 1941 to 1946, informs much of Paul’s work of late. The figures in his paintings recall the Issei, a term used for first generation Japanese Americans who emigrated from Japan, but were not eligible for U.S. citizenship. The distilled forms of field workers, often placed in landscapes drawn from his own memory, portray the strength and endurance of past family members, but could easily represent present-day immigrant farmworkers.
You can learn more about his work atpaulmiyamotoart.com.
The Courthouse Gallery is located at the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse, corner of Canada and Lower Amherst St, Lake George. Regular Gallery hours may change due to COVID-19 public health concerns and protocols. For updates call 518-323-5499 or email laura@lakegeorgarts.org or visit www.lakegeorgearts.org.
Virtual Tour of NYC Jewish Museum, Virtual Program Discussion About Sophie Tucker
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and Temple Sinai, with a supporting grant of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, invites the community to a panel discussion of the documentary “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker,” directed by William Gazecki, at 7 p.m. on May 2.
In the documentary, Gazecki lays out the life of Sophie Tucker, with commentary by Barbara Walters, Tony Bennett, Carol Channing, Michael Feinstein, Shecky Green, and others. The film can be viewed on YouTube. Registration is required in advance of the discussion for Zoom access by emailing sjca.sjcf@gmail.com Follow online for updates at www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org, www.saratogasinai.org and Facebook.
Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs is also extending an invitation to join them in ‘Exploring Identity at The Jewish Museum: The Language of Art.’ This private virtual tour will be held at The Jewish Museum in New York City at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27.
Attendees will be led through a selection of artworks from the museum’s stellar collection of 30,000 paintings, sculpture and ceremonial objects while investigating the ways in which artists address themes of immigration and identity. The one-hour program will conclude with an opportunity for questions and answers. This is a limited event -first-come, first-serve. For reservations, contact likebertrand518@gmail.com.
Park Theater to Host ‘Dinner & Movie’ Series, Rochmon Record Club Listening Parties
GLENS FALLS — On April 28, The Park Theater will host the next event in their ‘Dinner & A Movie’ series featuring science fiction drama, Arrival, accompanied by a 3-Course Prix Fixe menu presented by executive chef, Matthew J. Delos.
Arrival (2016) is a masterfully crafted, thought-provoking science fiction drama filled with suspense and hope.
In addition to the film, executive chef, Matthew J. Delos, has curated a menu that is out of this world. The first course will feature a choice of Roasted Carrot Bisque or Baby Arugula Salad. The second course will feature a choice of Grilled Spring Vegetable Lasagna or Roasted Loin of Beef. All meals will be served with Milky Way Cheesecake for dessert.
The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner service will begin at 6. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket price: $60 per person. There will be limited seating and tickets must be purchased in advance. Make your reservations early. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit parktheatergf.com or phone The Park Theater Box Office at 518-792-1150.
The Park Theater will also host Rochmon Record Club for a series of listening parties from April to June. Hosted by Chuck Vosganian, a Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is a multi-media event designed to educate and inspire. Audiences will learn about the history of the performers, and dive deep into the songs and stories that informed these iconic albums.
The first listening party, Thursday April 29, will focus on the Eagles’ legendary fifth studio album, Hotel California (1976). The second listening party, May 26, will focus on Carole King’s masterful second studio album, Tapestry (1971). The third listening party, on June 30, will focus on Queen’s groundbreaking fourth studio album Night at the Opera (1975).
Audiences will have the opportunity to listen to these albums on the Park Theater’s state-of-the-art sound system. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7. There will be a bar and food available for purchase. Ticket Price: $12 per person. There will be limited seating and tickets must be purchased in advance. Make your reservations early.
The Park Theater offers a state-of-the-art fresh air ventilation system with MERV 13 filters for their indoor space, and is closely following all NYS and CDC guidance to maintain your utmost safety.