Love was in the air Saturday night at the Perthshire in Perth N.Y.  for their dinner & dancing Valentines event.  The large luxurious waterfront dining room quickly filled with couples ready to enjoy a delicious roast beef & chicken dinner.

Entertainment was provided by Edward T. Clifford who performed a variety of music from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Barry Manilo,  Englebert Humperdink,  and many others with a class & style that is remarkable.  The atmosphere was warm & inviting as “The Human Jukebox” (as Edward T. Clifford is known as) wandered through the dining tables serenading the guests.

After dinner the dance floor heated up as couple’s danced the night away, smiling laughing & dancing cheek to cheek.  If you were brave enough to bundle up & step outside (as we did) the grounds at the Perthshire are magical.  Snow glistened on the gazebo & the bridge over the frozen pond is enchanting.

It was a wonderful time & I hope this becomes an annual event.  Please enjoy the photos of the evening.

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Join us as we head off to the Raindancer Restaurant on Route 30 North in Amsterdam as the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce stops by for a Ribbon Cutting.

The Raindancer, long since a staple in fine dining in Amsterdam, is celebrating their 30th anniversary this Valentine’s Day.

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February 13th, 2010

The Perthshire will be hosting a Valentine Dinner Dance this Saturday starting at 6pm. Along with a scrumptious dinner buffet, you will be able to dance to the music of Ed Clifford, The Human Jukebox.

Ed is know throughout the Capital Region for his great talent of being able to embody the sounds and characteristics of great performers such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Englebert Humperdinck and many others.

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Many, many things to do this Thursday, Dinners, Music, Dancing, even romantic Cavern Tours and a Mini-Times Square celebration! - if we missed any, drop a comment or email me at events@mohawkvalleyguide.com!

Saving Atlantis CD Release Party

@ The Caboose New Year’s Eve Party, Gloversville

Last Night Fort Plain

Events for all ages will be held at different times and at different locations throughout the village and many musical guests throughout the village: click here for the full schedule

New Years Candlelit Dinner w Champagne Toast, The Charter House, Fort Plain

New Years Eve Dinner @ Fernandos Lounge, Cobleskill

New Years Eve Brunch, 11am-2pm @ Hillview Tavern, Esperance

New Years Eve Bash w DJ Ody, 10-3 @ Locomotions Sports Bar, Cobleskill

New Years Eve Party w Let Er Rip, 9-1 @ Hotel Austin, Central Bridge

New Year’s Eve Dinner @ Sharon Tavern, Sharon

New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner @ Boreal’s Banquet Center, Howes Cave

New Year’s Eve Dinner @ Charlies Restaurant, Amsterdam

DJ Small Town Sound @ Sport Island Pub, Northville

New Years Eve Party w Bob Motyl (Bobby Badfinger) @ Kiddo’s, Amsterdam

New Year’s Eve Dinner @ Mary Ann’s Restaurant, Broadalbin

New Year’s Dinner & Drinks @ Raindancer, Amsterdam

Live Music @ Parillo’s Armory Grill, Amsterdam

Special Chef’s New Year’s Eve Menu @ Lanzi’s On The Lake, Mayfield

Full Throttle @ Imperial Lanes, Amsterdam

Bedspins @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

Carmine Dio’s DJ Service with Dinner, Dancing, and Open Bar @ Holiday Inn, Schohaire

Spike and the Boys @ South Minden Fire Department, South Minden

David R Smith @ Glove Theatre, Gloversville

New Year’s Eve Party with DJ @ Boiling Pot Eagles, Canajoharie

New Year’s Eve Sweetheart Lantern Tour @ Howe’s Cavern, Howes Cave

New Year’s Eve Old World Elegance @ A Taste of Europe, Cobleskill

New Year’s Eve Buffet, Open Bar and Entertainment @ Best Western, Cobleskill

New Year’s Eve Kids Party, 11-12 Noon @ The Community Library, Cobleskill

A countdown to noon to celebrate the new year – books, stories and a craft with Storyteller Noelle Adamoschek- ages 3 and up.

Last Sunday, December 20th 2009, Alan and Lisa of the Canal Street Pub in Fort Plain held a party to show their appreciation towards their customers and employees.  So, of course, we had to stop by!

When I got there, the place was already packed, Nancy and Phil were playing on stage, and Alan and Lisa were making the rounds through the crowd. The pool table was set up with a great spread, from tuna salad pitas with roasted red peppers, ham and cheese, sausage bread, veggie bread, and shrimp cocktail.

I had a great time visiting with some good friends, good food, and good music.

If you haven’t stopped in yet, I strongly recommend you check them out. They are located at 9 Canal Street in Fort Plain. The food is made fresh daily, they have 8 beers on tap, and over 30 bottles to choose from. Each Thursday is a friendly in-house pool tournament, only $5 to play.

Click here for directions, hours and their menu.

Alan and Lisa of the Canal Street Pub, Fort Plain want to show their appreciation for their customers and employees with a party on Sunday, December 20th at 2 o’clock.

They invited musical guests Nancy and Phil to play from 2-5. They will be offering munchies and jello shots and invite you to take a break from your Christmas Planning and stop in!

As you probably heard by now, The Windmill Diner on Route 30 in Amsterdam has shut it’s doors for the last time late Monday night.

I remember the old building before the fateful fire years ago, and watching the new building arise from the chared remains. This was a favorite local hangout, a popular stop for visitors to our area and, many times, the last stop in Amsterdam as people headed up to the Great Sacandaga Lake and the Adirondack Park.

I will miss the owners and the friendly staff and hope they all have prosperous new futures ahead.

Many memories were had at this diner. One that I remember fondly was the time I sat at a table in the window with my wife, looking at the moving truck in the parking lot as we took a break from moving to our new home. My wife loved the Greek Lasagna. I was always partial to Chicken Cordon Bleu.

What memories do you have from the Windmill? What was your favorite? What will you miss the most? Share a comment…

Sunday, December 6 2009

St. Mary’s Institute will be holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner from Noon until 6pm. Stop by and enjoy some good cooking, or take it to go. St. Mary’s Institute is located off of upper Church Street. The costs of meals will be $7 for adults and $5 children ages 4-12.

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Thursday, December 3rd 2009 from 3-6pm

The Fonda Fultonville Lions Club will be hosting a Chicken and Rib dinner at the Fonda Reformed Church, 19 Broadway Street in Fonda, right next to the Stewarts.

Chicken dinners are $7, half a chicken is $4. Rib dinners are $8.50 and ribs only are $5.50 and are presale only.

The Lions Clubs is a volunteer organization, Ready to Help, Worldwide.
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Submitted by the Montgomery County Chamber

Parillo’s Armory Grill, located at 67 Bridge Street in Amsterdam’s historic Southside will be serving a Spaghetti Benefit from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

The Alteri Brothers will be playing from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

Frank & Rebecca recently experienced a fire at their home, which has forced them out until the damages can be fixed. This  benefit is to help the Persico’s in this time of need. One of the memories lost in the fire were many Christmas ornaments. While the sentimental value cannot be replaced, everyone is asked to bring one Christmas ornament to help the Persico’s in starting a new Christmas tradition and memories.

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