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Schuyler Falls, NY, February 4, 2024, 3 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park.

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend, complete with ice castle

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Stand Center for the Arts launches “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign

The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the public phase of its ambitious “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign. This significant initiative aims to secure $905,000 in funds for the comprehensive infrastructure improvements in our 95 year old arts center building. This campaign is a pivotal step in ensuring the longevity of the […]

Doobie Brothers Schedule SPAC Concert

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2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]

The Wild Center nominated again for Best Science Museum in U.S.

Fans can vote once a day till Feb. 12 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

YESTERDAY, A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES coming to the Stand

  · Tickets are LIVE! Buy them online at StrandCenter.org, in-person, or call us at 518-563-1604

Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake

Listen to this man sing!  Click here for the NCPR story 

Please welcome to the stage the FIRST Strand Center performance of 2024 HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS – The Bob Seger Experience!

This 9-piece band is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. They pride themselves on carrying on the legacy of Bob Seger’s unforgettable high-energy shows, roaring, raspy vocals, and the groundwork Bob has laid over the past 30 years. Get your tickets NOW at StrandCenter.org

Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

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Concerts coming to Vermont and New York in 2024

Editor’s Note – More names will undoubtedly be added to this list. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

3 dead in fiery crash at Rochester concert; Syracuse man suspected of possible terror attack

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A day on the set of ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ in Lake Placid

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Doonesbury cartoonist and former Saranac Lake resident Garry Trudeau reveals 2024 Winter Carnival button design

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Tom Smothers of ‘Smothers Brothers’ comedy duo dies at 86

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Time to sit back and enjoy the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir

The Ecumenical Choir had an excellent concert at St. Augustine’s Church last evening. Many people turned out in Keeseville Saturday evening and Peru Sunday evening. The Choir practices every Sunday evening beginning in September. The hard work yielded great results. These were the Choir’s 56th Anniversary Concerts. 

Steve Collier spreading Christmas joy in Peru

Ecumencial Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru this weekend!

Steve Collier and Andrew Woodruff at St. Augustine’s Churhc this morning practicing for this weekend’s Ecumenical Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru. Based on what I heard, we have a lot to look forward to!!!!!!!!!!! Please give it a quick listen!!!!!! Click here to see and hear.

Nine minute video of tonight’s Peru Tractor Parade. It was GREAT!!!!

 One of Peru’s #1 residents. Monica Remillard, was Grand Marshall. There was a great turnout. Everyone, especially, the kids, love the parade!

Adirondack Regional Theatre’s Generosity Lights Up the Strand Center for the Arts’ Stage

(PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Dec. 6, 2023) The Strand Center for the Arts expresses gratitude to Adirondack Regional Theatre for their $10,000 donation toward the Strand’s Theatre Lighting Project. This contribution has allowed the Strand to upgrade its lighting console with the goal of enhancing the overall quality of productions, thereby creating a more immersive community […]

Many kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Don’t miss Beartracks Saurday night

Local Olympic Luge athlete Chris Mazdzer plans to retire after Lake Placid FIL World Cup

Chris Mazdzer grew up in Peru, NY  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Lions Club grateful for support of 2023 Turkey Trot

Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]