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Don’t miss Sunday evening’s concert. It’s the last one of the summer.

Free Concert on the CVPH Lawn

Foundation welcomes All Without the Bass  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH presents All Without the Bass on Thursday, Sept. 3 on hospital’s front lawn. The free summer concert is the final event in the Foundation’s 2026 summer concert series.  Playing a great mix of ‘80s and classic tunes with a few other genres […]

Honoring the life and work of Nathan Farb

Family and friends gathered to remember the fascinating photographer Nathan Farb who died in March.  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

CCC Foundation Announces 2026 Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award Honorees

Bob and Judy Akey and Jeanette Woodruff received the awards PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Foundation has honored three individuals with its annual Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award, recognizing their contributions to community theater and the performing arts in the North Country. Bob and Judy Akey and Jeanette Woodruff received the awards […]

The Applefest is less than a month away. It’s on September 19. Mark your calendar for a great community day!

Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program to Support Cultural Heritage and Artist-in-Residence Initiatives

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), in coordination with NEIWPCC, offers funding for projects that interpret the region’s natural and cultural resources, as well as Artist-in-Residence programs that engage the public through the arts. Interpretive projects will further the goals of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) and may fall into one of two categories: the CVNHP Special Program or Core […]

Schuyler Falls cancels Friday, August 7 Music in the Park

The weekly Town of Schuyler Falls  Music in the Park at Jefferson Dukette Memorial Park 618 Salmon River Rd is CANCELED for this Friday August 7 due to the threat of inclement weather / thunderstorms. The concert next and following Fridays is of course still on schedule!!   

Gibson Brothers at Strand Saturday, August 15

$750K to close Pendragon Theatre fund gap

$11 Million Project — Supported by More Than $6.2 Million from the State — Positions the Theatre as a Cultural and Community Anchor Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $750,000 state investment to close the final funding gap for Pendragon Theatre. Earlier this year, the Governor announced the opening of Pendragon Theatre’s new downtown […]

Community invited to CVPH’s free Centennial Carnival on Saturday, Aug. 15

Honoring a Century of Care Plattsburgh, NY — As part of its yearlong centennial celebration, The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) invites the North Country to a day of family fun, local history and community pride on Saturday, Aug. 15. The festivities feature a reenactment of a historic transfer […]

Michigan Fest 2026 is taking over the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 1st, from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Grab your family, invite your friends, and bring the kids for a full day of delicious food, local shopping, live entertainment, fun activities, and community spirit. Best of all, every dollar raised helps support the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project, honoring the men and women who have served our country.

CCHA August Event Schedule

August 5th – 5:30 pm, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh. “Exploring Plattsburgh’s Point: The Buildings of the Macomb St. Historic District.” With Dr. James Lindgren, Professor Emeritus, SUNY Plattsburgh. Examining the city’s East End, this presentation traces the development of the area’s historic architecture: the building styles, their contributions to the extended historic […]

14th Annual Kids Fair & Festival, August 22 & 23 at the Babbie Museum

Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4pm Admission includes: old time games with prizes for all!! popcorn and cotton candy, art and painting activities, • corn maze ride Thomas the Train, the Stagecoach and the antique Fire Truck. Vvisit the animals and our exciting new playground bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our picnic area. Saturday Only […]

On 3 Band at Heyworth Mason Park, Sunday 6-8 p.m.

Live music, outdoor festivals and other Adirondacks events

Events throughout the region this week include summer concerts, craft fairs, children’s activities, auctions and much more Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

A very happy young man!

By John T Ryan Keeseville,  July 17, 2026 – Congratulations to Noah Bonesteel for winning the 3rd Place Plein Artist Award at Keeseville’s Community Arts Festival. Earlier this week, the Peru Gazette photographed Noah painting a Lake Champlain scene at Ausable Point.  Later, he moved to Wickham Marsh in Port Kent, where he incorporated the […]

Upcoming programs at our little library, the Peru Free Library!

North Country at Work: Building a ‘third space’ around ceramics in Keeseville

Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Arts Festival’s Plein Air Show is a North County Summer Highlight

By John T Ryan The Keeseville Community Arts Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. There is a long list of community activities, including a clay-bird workshop, a book talk and poetry writing, a paint party and paint workshop, and the Plein Air show and opening reception. Noah Bonesteel and Mary Freida […]

City of Plattsburgh announces Summer and Fall Movie Night Series

(PLATTSBURGH- July 15, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to announce the return of its popular Movie Night series, bringing free family-friendly entertainment to parks across the city throughout the summer and fall. Last October was the first movie night held at Macdonough Park. Given the success and engagement from the community, the City has decided to […]

Don’t miss the Strawhatter Band Wednesday Night at 7

Show starts at 7PM! The band will be performing a mix of marches, showtunes, swing standards, and patriotic pieces. The concert will be held on the back lawn of the church’s fellowship center, and is free and open to the public.

Great music Wednesday night behind the Fellowship Center

Mark your Applefest calendars for Saturday, September 19

Local Musicians Take the Stage at CVPH This Summer

Free community concerts on the front lawn  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH invites the community to enjoy the talents of local musicians on the hospital’s spectacular front lawn as it presents its 2026 Concert Series. On Thursday, July 30, LP Acoustic will offer a blend of old and new country music with a […]

Tickets and vouchers for 2026 NYS Fair go on sale July 7

The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 Albany, July 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that admission and parking passes for The 2026 Great New York State Fair will go on sale Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Packed with incredible value, a single […]