Saratoga Living

11/13/2025

Two decades after graduating from Skidmore’s acclaimed Jazz institute, Jon Batiste has become known not only for his genre-defying portfolio and seven Grammy Awards, but for his legendary optimism, even in the face of unimaginable hardship. This fall, following his packed-house show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, we checked in with the Saratogian-by-marriage to find out how he does it.

When you trace the the musical career of Jon Batiste backward from the August 2025 release of his album Big Money, to his five Grammy wins in 2022

11/12/2025

The holidays came early this year! 🎁✨ We’re thrilled to present our 2025 Holiday Issue, featuring our exclusive cover story on seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste's Saratoga connections, five features on this year’s Capital Region Gives Back honorees, a look at the legacy of the Whitney family and its three historic properties, a deep dive into the future of Wilton Mall, and more. Read the digital edition now at the link in our bio.

Cover photo by Dakota Gilbert shot on August 22 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

11/10/2025

Calling all local wedding photographers, vendors, and newlyweds! Submissions are now open for our first-ever “I Do!” Issue photo contest, brought to you by Mazzone Hospitality. Submit up to three photos in four categories for the chance to have your image featured in the pages of Saratoga Living's winter edition. Click here to enter: https://saratogaliving.com/photo-contest-wedding/

Submission Guidelines:
-Photos must be of a wedding that took place in Saratoga County between December 1, 2024 and December 1, 2025
-Each entrant may submit up to 3 photographs
-Upload high-resolution digital images between 1MB and 30 MB in size, saved as .jpg or .png files
-Photos with watermarks will not be accepted
-Photos may only be submitted with the express permission of both the photographer and, if applicable, the couple in the photo(s)

Contest Categories:
1. Couple Goals: Portraits in which both members of the couple appear
2. All in the Details: Photos of anything but the couple—the dress, the decor, the cake, the rings, etc
3. A Moment in Time: An unplanned moment that captures the feeling of the day
4. Best Overall: Best photo wins

Presented by Have a wedding photo you believe belongs in a magazine? Now’s your chance to show the world—or at least the Capital Region. Whether you’re a recent bride or groom, a photographer…

11/07/2025

With SNAP benefits under threat, communities across the Capital Region are finding creative ways to fight hunger—from bike rides to pizza pies.

11/06/2025

Laughing and crying at Sunday night's 10th annual Veterans & Community Housing Coalition soirée.

11/06/2025

Another Whiskey Night with First Fill Spirits in the books! Thanks to Putnam Place for hosting and Saratoga Candy Co. for the chocolate pairings. 🥃🍫

Photography by Zack Skowronek Whiskey was back on the table on November 5, as Saratoga Living teamed up with First Fill Spirits to host the 5th annual Whiskey Night in Saratoga—this time with…

11/03/2025

Ready, set, Restaurant Week!

Just when you thought Saratoga’s slow season had finally arrived, Discover Saratoga has gone and given you another reason to get out and about this week

10/31/2025

Saratoga's biggest book worms take on the Saratoga Springs Public Library after hours.

Saratoga's biggest book worms take on the library after hours.