- Sales & Services Update
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- Upcoming Saratoga Events
- Welcome NEW Members!
- Member Testimonials
- Area Events
- Restaurant Recipe Corner
- Write a Blog!
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Upcoming Saratoga Events
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May 2-9---St. Clement's Regional Catholic School Saratoga Horse Show---600 ppl
May 4-8---NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Inc---900 ppl
May 5-6---NYS Academy of Family Physicians---16 ppl
May 8-12---New York Rural Water Association---500 ppl
May 10-16---St. Clement's Regional catholic School Saratoga Horse Show---600 ppl
May 11---Saratoga Hospital, Annual Just for Women Dinner---250 ppl
May 12---Saratoga Economic Development Corp. Annual Dinner
May 13-15---NYS Association Nurse Anesthetists---100 ppl
May 13-15---Saratoga Rowing Association, States---2,500 ppl
May 13-18---22nd Annual IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference---200 ppl
May 14---Saratoga Springs High School Prom---800 ppl
May 17-19---New York Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Water Assesment & Management---100 ppl
May 17-20---NYS Local Government Technology Directors Association---200 ppl
May 19-20---School Administrators Association of NYS---75 ppl
May 21---Skidmore College Commencement---1,000 ppl
May 21---South Glens Falls High School Junior Prom---300 ppl
May 22-24---Home Care Association of NYS, Inc.---300 ppl
May 23-27---USS Kirkpatrick Military Reunion---45 ppl
May 24-26---NYS Conference of Mayors---325 ppl
May 25-27---Fourth District Dental Society---900 ppl
Franklin Community Center
National Bottle Museum
PSAV Presentation Services
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Member Testimonials |
When you become a member of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau in Saratoga Springs NY, your business will be actively promoted through various member-only outlets. We actively work to attract conventions, meetings, trade shows and social events to Saratoga Springs and bring business to our local neighborhood vendors.
Submit your testimonial!
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Area Events
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Please send us your event listings, special news or congratulations and we will post it on our website and in our newsletters!
E-mail your news and event listings to Angela LaTerra at angela@discoversaratoga.org
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Restaurant
Recipe Corner
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Tavern Barn Sausage Bangers by Chef Brad Holub served at Longfellows Restaurant
Ingredients:
Flour-12 cups
Baking Powder-2 Tbs
Salt-2 Tbs
Sugar-2 cups
Jalapeno Peppers Chopped-Cup
Cheddar Cheese Shredded-4 cups
Bock Beer-8 cups
Sausage 1-2 inch pieces, cooked-50 pieces
Egg-1 each
Water-1 Tbs
Cook:
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a large bowl. Add jalapenos, beer and cheddar cheese and mix by hand until blended. Dough will be very sticky. Roll out dough into inch thick sheets and cu into 2 inch squares. Roll sausage pieces in dough squares and lay them seam side down on a sheet tray. Combine egg and water and brush over tops of bangers. Bake in a 400 degree oven until golden brown about 45 minutes.
Send in your recipe to angela@discoversaratoga.org or fax it to 584-2969.
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Write a Blog! |
We'd love to hear from you! If there are specific topics you'd like us to blog about or if you are interested in writing your own blog to be published on our website, please don't hesitate to e-mail our sales and communications coordinator Angela LaTerra angela@discoversaratoga.org.
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5th Annual Saratoga Arts Fest, June 9-12, 2011
www.saratogaartsfest.org
SaratogaArtsFest, a four-day annual citywide celebration of the arts scheduled in early June, delivers the brilliance and energy of art in its many forms—music, dance, visual art, film, theatre, and literary art. Now in its fourth year, SaratogaArtsFest has become a cultural staple to the popular Saratoga summer arts scene. The SaratogaArtsFest Admissions Package includes an ARTSPASS which provides full festival access to multiple events, organizations and discounts, including shopping and dining specials throughout downtown Saratoga Springs.
Sales of the ARTSPASS will be available at these retail locations: Saratoga Beads, Impressions of Saratoga, Mimosa Gallery and the Skidmore College Bookstore in Case Center.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located at: 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Hours of operation: 7 days a week, 10 am to 5 pm. Admission: Adults - $8.00, Seniors and Students - $5.00 with children under 6 free. For more information call Tracy Paige (518) 587-1935 x 17 or tracy.paige@saratogaautomuseum.org
May 14 and 15, 2011 – Saratoga Automobile Museum Auto Show Weekend, 2 days, 3 shows.
Saratoga Spring Invitational is an event held by the reflecting pond of the Saratoga Spa State Park for the weekend. The Invitational will give both participants and onlookers a view of the finest automobiles in the history of transportation. Saturday is the show with the conclusion of the show on Sunday afternoon. Watch as the winning vehicles parade around the grounds of the park.
The Second Annual Euro Car and Motorcycle Show will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011. All European Cars and Motorcycles are encouraged to register for this event. Trophies, dash plaques, music, food and more will find this an exciting day for all that attend.
The Auto Show will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2011. All vehicles are encouraged to enter this event. Every year, make, model, from 2 wheels to 4 wheels are welcome. Trophies, dash plaques, music, food and more will find this an exciting day for all that attend.
Saturday and Sunday also hosts Artists, Vendors, Food, Music, New Car Dealers, the Price Chopper Hopper and more. Sunday welcomes Vintage Racecars from ACOT and the Sports Car Club of America. A two day spectator pass is $10 per person which does include admission to the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Pre - Register your Show Car for $10 on the Saratoga Automobile website - www.saratogaautomuseum.org. Registration the day of the show is $15. Registration fees include entry into the show as well as entry for one into the Museum. Additional Museum tickets may be purchased for $5.00.
Saratoga Casino and Raceway Offering Five Fundraising Opportunities to Charities
Five charitable organizations will have the chance to be a part of Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s brand new philanthropy program, “Party for a Cause”.
The program will be offered Thursday nights, beginning July 28 and ending August 25. Selected 501c3 organizations will have the use of Vapor Night Club and its DJ to host a fundraising event, with no rental fees. The organization will be permitted to pre-sell admission tickets for $5, keeping all proceeds. Admission will also be collected at the door the night of the event. Saratoga Casino and Raceway will then match tickets sales up to $1,000 for every guest that attends on the event night.
DZ Restaurants Raises Over $7000 For Local Charities and Non-Profits
DZ Restaurants has raised over $7000 through its Raising Dough and TWELVE Programs since January for five local charities and Non-Profit Organizations including Coming Together for Kaitlin, The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, The Saratoga Lions Club, The Karen & Gary Dake Foundation for Children and the Double H Ranch.
The Saratoga Lions Club, The Karen & Gary Dake Foundation for Children and the Double H Ranch were recent recipients of Chianti Il Ristorante’s TWELVE Program, a fund raising effort which features twelve chosen organizations individually on the twelfth of each month. TWELVE offers guests the option to donate 30% of their guest check to the featured non-profit on the twelfth of every month
Coming Together for Kaitlin and The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY were recent recipients of Pasta Pane’s Raising Dough Program, a fund raising effort which features 12 chosen organizations individually on the third Sunday of each month. Raising Dough offers guests the option to donate 30% of their guest check to the featured non-profit on the third Sunday of every month. www.dzrestaurants.com
The Karen & Gary Dake Foundation for Children
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Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau's Annual Golf Tournament at Saratoga National Golf Club
Wednesday, May 25th
11 AM-Registration, 11:45-Lunch, 1 PM-Shotgun Tee-Off, 6-7:30 PM-Reception with Awards and Prizes.
*The Winning Foursome will recieve a day at the Race Course in the Bureau's Box!
Sponsorships Available
Spaces are filling fast!
REGISTER ONLINE!
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!
Volunteers Needed
The Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau is offering an excellent opportunity for area residents, students, professionals, seniors and Saratoga enthusiasts to support, market, and promote all of the things that make Saratoga the fabulous place it is to visit! Flexible hours and diverse assignments are available throughout the year for functions such as: staffing hospitality desks, sporting events and welcoming convention and event participants.
For more information or to volunteer please contact Kathy Denkenberger – 584-1531. Our immediate needs are Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, 2011 – mornings. Thank you – we look forward to hearing from you.
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Sales and Services Updates
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From left to right: Jamie Lanning, Longfellows Hotel and Conference Center; Joanne Kirkpatrick, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs; Christina Curley, Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs and Heather McElhiney, SCTB all attended and exhibited at the Destinations of New York State Group Travel Show in Poughkeepsie, NY. The two day event attracted group tour operators and leaders from around the Northeast and included education sessions, networking and a trade show.
In addition to attending two multi-day group tour travel shows with hotel partners, Group Tour and Convention Sales Manager Heather McElhiney and a hotel partner recently spent four days at the National Association of Sports Commissions Group Annual Symposium in Greensboro, NC. The symposium attracted attendees from all aspects of the Sporting Events industry and included scheduled appointments, networking sessions and educational seminars. Saratoga took part in approx. 15 schedules appointments with event rights holders representing triathlons and duathlons, bowling tournaments, golf tournaments, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and more. We also spoke with several event producers and organizations, such as AAU, that organize events in several different sports throughout the year. We are actively working to bring more sporting events to Saratoga county, and also to expand our venue offerings. With a wider variety of venues to offer planners of both the traditional and the unique events, we will be able to attract an audience that has not considered us before, and compete with some of the Northeast more well known sporting cities and venues. While not completely recession proof, sporting events are counted held despite the economy, attract players and spectators alike, and bring substantial economic impact to the host cities. Your Bureau is excited to be getting more involved in this viable market!
The Bureau Sales Team is busy working with capital region clients this month with meetings and scheduling future site visits. There will be a continued effort in planning for New England sales mission and participating in the NESAE 2011 Annual meeting in Rhode Island June 9th and 10th.
The sales team will be hosting clients at the Bureau’s annual golf outing on May 25th. We will also be hosting potential clients for a Summer FAM (Familiarization Tour) ahead…planning still in the works!
The Bureau is gearing up for ESSAE's Annual Conference and Expo at the Saratoga Springs City Center on June 2nd. www.essae.org. Click here to View the ESSAE Brochure!
We will be sponsoring the after party at MPI NENY’s annual Golfapalooza at Saratoga National on June 7th. This will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and is a great opportunity to get out for an afternoon and evening of networking fun with meeting professionals and hospitality partners from the industry.
Convention Services
Pre-Convention Promotion
On April 8, 2011 Kathy Denkenberger, Cindy Sullivan from the Saratoga Hilton and Andi Gardner from the Saratoga Springs City Center traveled to Tarrytown, NY to see the Medical Society of the State of NY at their 2011 conference. This conference will be held in Saratoga in April 2012 and they are very excited to be coming here. Saratoga information was made available to the entire group.
Upcoming Groups
May will bring us two more Rowing Events – May 14 & 15, 2011 will be the NYS State Rowing Competition and May 21 & 22, 2011 will be the N.American Championships.
Also in May – we are happy to have returning this year:
- NYS Speech, Language & Hearing Association
- NY Rural Water Association
- New York State Local Government Technology Directors Association
- School Administrators Assn of NYS
- Home Care Assn. of New York State
- New York State Conference of Mayors
- Fourth District Dental Society
- NYS Assn. for Continuing Community Education
AND we welcome for the First Time the following groups:
- Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
- NYS Assn. of Nurse Anesthestists
- USS Kirkpatrick
- New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Saratoga Sightseeing Tours is proud to announce that it has added Tours by Costumed Guides for Groups, Conventions and Individuals. Tours will be offered of local Cemeteries, Historic Downtown Districts and local Battlefields. We will be offering Walking Tours, Motorcoach Tours, and tours by Van for smaller groups.
Some of the
Tours that will be offered are: Victorian Mourning Tour, Women of the Revolution, Military History, The day in the Life of a Victorian Lady and Spirits of Saratoga. Tours and Presentations can be designed specifically for your groups interests. Contact Tina DeMarsh at (518) 222-9347 or on Facebook at Saratoga Sightseeing Tours.
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar and Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar
Wheatfields Saratoga’s annual Kentucky Derby party is on Saturday, May 7th at 3 PM. Be in Saratoga for your chance to win on the races! The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports is a tyhrill to watch in Saratoga. Complimentary appetizers, drink specials, fun, merriment, & prizes all sponsored by Blue Moon Beer. Party starts at 3:00 PM in the bar at Wheatfield's Restaurant & Bar, a Saratoga favorite for 23 years.
National Pet Appreciation Celebration
Saturday, April 30th -Sunday, May 8th. This year Impressions of Saratoga will be co-hosting this week long event with Dawgdom. There are many exciting activities planned for you and your four legged friends. Joining us this year are: The Safe Pet Partnership, Waggin Tails Pet Rescue, North Country Wildcare, H.O.P.E., The Saratoga County Animal Shelter, and Old Friends at Cabin Creek.
Bridal Show & Open House
At The Washington Inn, 111 So. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 11 am - 3 pm. www.saratogawashingtoninn.com
"Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives you a fairy tale.Make your fairy tale come true at The Washington Inn."
4th Annual National Train Day
National Train Day is May 7, 2011 which promotes and celebrates rail travel as an integral part of the current and future national transportation system in recognition of the rich tradition of rail in your community. This year is a special one for Amtrak because they celebrate their 40th year as America's Railroad. www.nationaltrainday.com
National Museum of Dance May Schedule
Upcoming events for the month of May at the museum include Hispanic Day and A Day in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Hispanic Day will celebrate culture, dance and food on May 15 at 1:00pm. Saratoga Springs High School Spanish Classes will be performing, as well as the Viva Mexico Dancers of Arthur Murray Studios and Johnny Martinez of Tango Fusion demonstrating all the different types of Tango. Mango Tree Imports from Ballston Spa will be doing Spanish Arts & Crafts and the Capital Region Language Center will present their Spanish Children's Chorus! A Day in the Saratoga Spa State Park will be a lecture and presentation given by Saratoga Spa State Park Naturalist, Allison Schweizer on May 19 at 10:00am. Allison will be speaking about the historical bathhouses in the area, the mineral springs, and everything that the park has to offer.
Caffe Lena's 70th Birthday!
On Saturday, May 21 at 8PM, Caffe Lena will celebrate the 70 th birthday of Caffe Lena’s most famous alum, the unsurpassed songwriting legend Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan performed at Caffe Lena in 1960 and 1961, playing sets of traditional songs rather than the celebrated anthems he was soon to release.
Also mark your calendars for a special concert and party featuring guest of honor Mr. Ramblin’ Jack Elliott! On Sunday, May 22, the multiple-Grammy award winner will grace the stage at Caffe Lena. Tickets are $75 and include beer/wine, hors d’oeurvres, desserts and a silent auction. For more details on either event, go to www.caffelena.org.
Saratoga Casino and Raceway Special Events
Zumba In The Club -Tuesday, May 17
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. , $10 in advance, Tickets available online at www.vapornightclub.com or at the Player Extras Club
Derby Day – Saturday, May 7
11am-7pm - $25 per person. Watch the action on the big screen; enjoy Kentucky BBQ on the patio, entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Tickets on sale at: www.SaratogaCasino.com.
Preakness – Saturday, May 21
Doors open at 4pm – No Cover Charge
The Cast of Beatlemania -Wednesday, May 25 Show times: 6 and 8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm and 7:30pm, The Cast of Beatlemania recreates the sights and sounds of The Beatles so faithfully that you will recall when the world as engulfed in the most pleasant fever of all – Beatlemania!
Saratoga National Golf Club's Road Trip Special Package!
$329/PER PERSON.* Two rounds of golf at Saratoga National (includes Golf Car with GPS), One night stay at The Saratoga Hilton, Breakfast Included, One sleeve of Pro V1 balls, Unlimited use of the Practice Facility and Gift Pack! Call (518) 583-4653, ext. 616 to book. * Available for groups of 2 or more - double occupancy. Available only on Sundays during Race Season (July 21 - Setpember 5, 2011) Call (518) 583-4653 ext. 616 for details.
"CHEERS"
Designated drivers visiting Saratoga Casino and Raceway will now be provided free non-alcoholic beverages to reward responsible choices and their contribution to the safety of others.
In response to the revival of Skidmore’s “CHEERS to the Designated Driver” program, the casino got on board as a participant offering complimentary soda and juice to any designated driver wearing the neon green wristband provided by the program. The gaming floor bars, restaurants and Vapor Night Club will all be supporting this program’s cause. Designated Drivers can get a bracelet at select pick-up locations before heading out with friends for the night.
Residence Inn “Handicapping 101”
The complimentary seminar is held at Residence Inn each Saturday morning during track for guests of the Marriotts of Saratoga: Courtyard and Residence Inn.
Joining us again this year is veteran handicapper Jim Melia, who will show those who feel a bit intimidated at the waging window how to make a bet and how to make the most of the wager. Using actual races for the day and historical data, Jim transforms a complicated subject to easy to understand basic principles with wit and aplomb.
Please contact Leslie Forbert Miller, Director of Sales at Residence Inn for times and details and how you can have Jim’s seminar available for your group even if it’s not a Saturday. Leslie.miller@marriott.com, 518-886-0656
Hampton Inn & Suites News
The Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown offers six upscale meeting rooms from a small 5 person board meeting to a 50 person training session. We now offer lunch buffets and seated menus from our restaurant, Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille. Enjoy a private area in the restaurant for your group to dine for lunch, dinner, or an hors d’oeuvres reception.
Jacob & Anthony's American Grille
Hampton Inn & Suites Board Room
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