It is many a predictable pattern of many Saratoga Visitors on Saturday to hit the Track, then have a drink or two at Siro's, Horseshoe Inn, or other similiar establishment then to downtown for eating at many of the various restaurants and more drinking on Broadway and Caroline Street.
For those in the area this Saturday, I recommend two other options-both at the same location-The Saratoga County Arts Council at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs (at the corner of Broadway & Spring-right by Congress Park). At 5 pm is the opening for an art exhibition of the original Travers posters from the last 25 years by Greg Montgomery, the artist, and book signing for The History and Art of 25 Travers by Vic Zast and Greg Montgomery. Montgomery's posters are the signature image of the Travers. They are the longest continuing series of sporting art in the world now standing at 25 years. His posters are very colorful and original and I look forward every year to the new one coming out.
At 8:00 pm in the same building the Saratoga Film Forum will show "Lost in the Fog" a self titled documentary about this fantastic horse who was only with us for a short time before succumbing to cancer. I only saw Lost in The Fog run once live, in the Kings Bishop at Saratoga-He just shot out of the gate and kept coming. The fans were in awe watching this beautiful animal sprint.There are a few races that when I want to recall, I close my eyes and see it again crystal clear in my head-the Kings Bishop run by Lost in The Fog is one of them. Head over to Brooklyn Backstretch for a nice interview with the filmmaker John Corey. I saw "The First Saturday in May" at this building. It is a cozy little place and a great place to see films year round.
4 comments:
I think both Arts Council events are wortwhile, and I plan to pick up a copy of the Travers book. I hope though, that you aren't disparaging having "a drink or two at Siro's, Horseshoe Inn, or other similiar establishment then to downtown for eating at many of the various restaurants and more drinking on Broadway and Caroline Street" ;)
ljk-Not at all, as I speak of what I know and am a loyal supporter of these places. Thanks for reading.
And the Tin & Lint?
Love the T&L, especially the Jukebox!
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