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Rock Doc About Saratoga-Based Group Screening at Putnam Place

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A documentary about Blotto, a rock band with its origins at Saratoga’s 17 Maple Ave nightspot (later the Metro, now the Night Owl), will screen at Putnam Place on March 19.

The award-winning “Hello, My Name Is Blotto: The Movie” is described as an inside look at the “curious arc of the beloved laugh-rock band Blotto,” whose story serves as a case study in the highs and lows of the music business.

Blotto’s hits included “Metal Head,” “Goodbye Mr. Bond,” “My Baby’s the Star of a Drivers Ed Movie,” and “I Wanna Be a Lifeguard.” The band’s live shows celebrated “the feelgood vibe of the 80’s music and party scene,” according to a press release.

The screening is scheduled for 7 p.m. Band members and the film’s director will be in attendance. A warmup mix-meet-mingle hour is hosted by acoustic Americana trio Lost Radio Rounders, which includes Bowtie Blotto. Admission is $20 at the door or $10 in advance via the Putnam Place website.

Audiologic Solutions Opens in Spa City

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Audiologic Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new hearing center at 125 High Rock Ave. in Saratoga Springs during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Audiologic Solutions provides personalized hearing and healthcare services designed to ensure that each person’s unique hearing needs are met with precision and empathy. More information is available at www.audiologicsolutions.net. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

Upcoming Author Events at Northshire

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ithaca-based writer Christopher Gonzales will read from and discuss his new memoir, “Return of the Lost Son: Memories of a Wayward Father” at the Northshire Bookstore on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. The event, moderated by Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Jay Rogoff, is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow.

Gonzales’ book seeks to discover and understand his father, who left his Mexican-American family and strove to make his life a work of art. The memoir recalls Gonzales’ early memories, before the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease erased much of his father’s memory. 

Gonzales recounts his travels to Texas, Mexico, and elsewhere, as well as his research into reconstructing this mysterious man’s surprising biography. Along the way, he makes discoveries about his father, his family, his ethnic heritage, and himself.

Gonzales, who grew up outside of Saratoga Springs, said that “A key theme of my book is carving out a Latino identity in Saratoga Springs. Nearly half of the chapters include some aspect of this theme, and several of my sources and literary influences also have ties to Saratoga. And, of course, a major thrust of the book is understanding my father’s life and why he chose to move to this area.”

Also coming soon to Northshire: Eileen Flanagan, who will be speaking at the bookstore on April 15 while on a national tour for her new book, “Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation.”

One of the stories included in “Common Ground” is about how New York State achieved one of the strictest climate laws in the country, partly spurred by coalition building that occurred after Hurricane Sandy. Another story is about the protection of the Adirondack Park in the late nineteenth century, which includes lessons that could be relevant to readers today.

Flanagan is a Philadelphia-based author whose daughter graduated from Skidmore College.

For more information about these and other Northshire events, visit www.northshire.com/upcoming-events.

Woodworkers Showcase Returns to City Center

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 33rd annual Northeast Woodworkers Association (NWA) Woodworkers Showcase will return to the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 28 and 29.

The showcase will feature over 500 exhibits highlighting the artistry of woodworking. Attendees can expect to see an array of displays, including fine furniture, intricate turnings, carvings, intarsia, scroll work, sculptures, toys, and accessories, as well as musical instruments.

Exhibitors, ranging from amateurs to seasoned professionals, will vie for NWA award ribbons in various categories, including Best of Show and People’s Choice.

Throughout the two-day event, attendees can participate in lectures and demonstrations highlighted by nationally known master craftsmen Logan Wittmer, Tom McLaughlin, and Libby Schrum, among others.

In addition to the exhibits, numerous national and regional trade vendors will be on-site, offering a diverse selection of wood and woodworking tools and accessories for all skill levels.

Sunday is Family Day, where children can learn about woodworking at the Toy Factory, and can build a toy to take home with the help of NWA members. Additionally, children and parents can try their hand at turning and creating a pen on a lathe, guided by NWA members.

Part of the Woodworkers Showcase is the Totally Turning Symposium, dedicated to the art of turning wood on a lathe. This symposium requires a separate registration fee, and all attendees must pre-register. The turned creations of the artisans will be on display as part of the overall show.

For additional information or tickets, visit www.woodworker.org.

Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College Unveils New Ceramic Exhibition

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Shoko Teruyama, “Flower Bowl.” Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schick Art Gallery will unveil “Earthbound,” an exhibition of ceramic work by 11 contemporary artists, with an opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.

An artists’ talk will take place at 5:30 p.m., and the exhibition will remain on view through April 19.

The full list of artists includes Bekah Bliss, Pattie Chalmers, Judy Fox, Brett Freund, Arthur Gonzalez, Brian Harper, Benjie Heu, Kyle Johns, Linda Lopez, Chris Staley, and Shoko Teruyama. Fox and Heu will visit campus to participate in the artists’ talk.

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery is concurrently featuring the work of ceramics artist Kathy Butterly through July 26.

All Schick Art Gallery exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Week of March 13 – March 19, 2026

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BALLSTON 

Richard Guyer sold property at Hollister Way to Robert Solan for $320,000

Camille DiLorenzo sold property at 1211 Rt 50 to Moya Holdings LLC for $110,000

Timothy Welch sold property at 200 Scotchbush Rd to Drew Ziehnert for $420,000

Timothy Hall sold property at 400 Devils Lane to Caitlin Welch for $641,000

CORINTH

Muhammed Akhtar sold property at 86 Fuller Rd to Wu Fan for $144,000

GREENFIELD

Linda Murray sold property at 1707 Rt 9N to Wesley Hills for $155,000

MALTA

Heather Mahoney sold property at 163 Arrowwood Pl to Lewis Schree for $320,000

Nikki Parks sold property at 25 Dino Dr to Alexander Chandler for $356,235

Elizabeth Binney sold property at 115 Plum Poppy North to Mark Bufolini for $348,000

Donna Portigiani sold property at 26 Northwood Dr to Ann Mahoney for $335,000

Ronald Benoit sold property at 183 Northline Rd to Banhar Mouhsine for $190,000

Carol Rosen sold property at 44 Thimbleberry Rd to Matthew Kowalski for $255,000

MILTON

Roberta Berg sold property at 53 Hyde Blvd to Robert Scott for $340,000

Matthew Tebaldi sold property at 40 Deer Run to James Hokanson for $305,000

SARATOGA

Christopher Corrigan sold property at 3 Ashleigh Lane to Diana Santiago for $790,000

Matthew Bell sold property at 26 Burgoyne St to Shannon Turner for $190,000

Elizabeth Grebe sold property at 54 Morgans Run to Ian Sheridan for $303,000

Albert Staley sold property at 100 Point Breeze Rd to Meghan McNamara for $407,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Buff Rd LLC sold property at 25 Buff Rd to Shane Diamond for $210,000

Tracy Hassan sold property at 11 Worden Lane to Glen Del Russo for $425,000

Orpha Stiles sold property at 68 Monroe St to Denise Degregorio for $399,900

Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 31 Aurora Ave to Joseph Latif for $450,000

Shoshanna Miller sold property at 9 Avery St to Jordan Woods for $850,000

Paula Costanzo sold property at 4 Iroquois Dr to Brian Brumley for $550,000

Michael Quinn sold property at 82 Lincoln Ave to John Coffey for $400,000

Charles Pritchard sold property at 4 Seward St to Jeffrey Pfeil for $1,200,000

WILTON

Weygand Enterprises LLC sold property at 4265 Route 50 to Nowe LLC for $475,000

Cottage Hill Townhomes LLC sold property at 18 Eastridge Dr to 711 & 921 Properties LLC for $283,000

Christopher Hayes sold property at 16 Peach Tree Lane to Nicholas Reali for $4990,900

Dale Charbonneau sold property at 4205 Rt 50 to DMTG Development LLC for $550,000

Michelle Silvestri sold property at 1 Newington Ave to Cycora Kropp for $209,900

Stephanie Cowser sold property at 24 Lonesome Pine Trails to James Partlow for $825,000

Milton Man Arrested for Rape of a Child

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A Milton man has been arrested after he allegedly raped a child. 

Chad Walco, 48, of Milton was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on March 6 and charged with felony 3rd degree rape, misdemeanor first degree unlawfully dealing with a child and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. 

Walco is alleged to have had sexual contact with someone under the age of 17 and providing alcohol to those under 21. The incident is alleged to have occurred at the Kayadeross Acres Mobile Home Park in Milton on Nov. 28, 2025. 

Walco was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and placed in the Saratoga County Jail pending further charges. 

Clifton Park Woman Arrested for Hitting a Child

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A Clifton Park woman has been arrested after she allegedly hit a child with part of a vacuum. 

Lakiesha DeVaughn, 45, was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on March 6 and charged with felony 2nd degree assault and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. The incident occurred on Huntridge Drive in the Town of Clifton Park. 

According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, DeVaughn allegedly hit a seven-year-old child with a plastic vacuum component on the night of March 5. The child suffered several bruises and swelling on their arm as a result of the alleged assault. 

DeVaughn was arranged in the Clifton Park Town Court and released on her own recognizance.

Saratoga 250 Film Makes Broadcast Premiere on PBS

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution,” a 30-minute film produced by the Campaign for Saratoga 250, made its broadcast premiere Tuesday night on local PBS station WMHT.

The film prominently features a number of locals, including Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts, Town of Saratoga Historian Sean Kelleher, and Siena University History Professor Jennifer Dorsey.

A mix of interviews, archival material, and filmed recreations retold the tale of General Henry Knox’s dramatic Noble Train of Artillery, which passed through Lake George, Glens Falls, Schuylerville, Saratoga, and Albany. 

Additional footage highlighted the Campaign for Saratoga 250’s collaborations with WSWHE BOCES students, who recreated the sleds Knox used hundreds of years ago, and Stewart’s Shops, which will rename one of their ice cream flavors after Knox. Scenes were also shot at Knox Fest, which took place at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville.

Those who missed the broadcast premiere can view the film on either the WMHT PBS Media App or on the Saratoga 250 YouTube channel, which will upload the film this weekend.

Saratoga Springs History Museum Presents “A Song of Yaddo: Music of Katrina Trask”

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum will present “A Song of Yaddo: Music of Katrina Trask,” a special musical program celebrating the life and creative legacy of Yaddo founder Katrina Trask.

The performance—scheduled for March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Canfield Casino—will feature soprano Eileen Egan Mack and pianist Michael Clement, who will present a program highlighting Trask’s musical work as a composer and lyricist. While widely known as a philanthropist and cultural patron, Trask was also an accomplished writer and musician whose artistic contributions are less recognized.

The evening’s program will include several songs written by Trask, as well as works created through collaborations with composers of her era. In many of these collaborations, Trask served as lyricist for musical settings composed by fellow musicians, including R. Nathaniel Dett, a pioneering Black composer and musical innovator. The program will also feature music by Trask’s contemporaries, including Victor Herbert and Sergei Rachmaninoff, providing context for the musical landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 

Interwoven throughout the performance will be biographical reflections on Trask’s life and artistic circle, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the beliefs and personal experiences that shaped her work.

The program is made possible through the research of Rumara Jewett, whose work has uncovered a wealth of historical material about Katrina Trask’s musical contributions.

The performance will last approximately 50–60 minutes.

For tickets and additional information, visit: https://www.saratogahistory.org/events/a-song-of-yaddo-music-of-katrina-trask-with-eileen-mack-and-michael-clement.