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Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'

The 27 biggest concerts coming to Upstate NY in 2023 (tickets, more info)

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir sings Hallelujah Chorus, from ‘The Messiah’

 

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs “O Holy Night”

 

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs at St. Augustine’s Church – Dec. 18, 2022

Choir Director – Jeanette Woodruff Accompanists- Steven Collier  Organist – Stephen Woodruff  Choir Members Program: Oh Come, All Ye Faithful Immanuel Is Come  Christmas Dreams Jesus Child A Ukrainian Prayer Unto Us A son IS Born  Candles In December Mary, Did You Know Greensleeves There Is Faint Music As Lately We Watched The Jesus Gift […]

Mayor breaks council tie to demolish Crete

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Peru Grades 9-12 present Winter Concert

Peru Central School District Grades 9-12 presented the 2022 Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 13th, in the newly renovated Peru Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium.   The school video does not include the concert’s first ten minutes. It begins with the String Orchestra conducted by Emily Allen, followed by the Concert Choir directed by Christopher Urban, […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: NYSCA awards $423,500 to local arts organizations

The New York State Council of the Arts announced the 2023 grant recipients, including seven organizations in Assembly District 115, totaling $423,500. “Art is an important part of a vital community and I am proud to have supported these projects that will help better the lives of North Country residents,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay […]

Pottery and art sale at the Peru Free Library

Peru – If you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one or friend, you might find just what you’re looking for at the Peru Free Library. The North Country Potter’s Guild has many beautiful works on display and for sale, as does Matt McGarr, a Plein air artist and recent SUNY Plattsburgh graduate […]

PHOTO STORY: Clinton County’s holiday spirit shines bright

Communities across the area have gathered to celebrate holiday traditions new and old Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Remodeled Olympic museum opens in Lake Placid

Visitors can also experience what it is like being an Olympian. Click here for the NBC5 News story 

A small, family-operated business going strong after sixty years, how have they done it

By John T. Ryan  December 7, 2022,  Keeseville – The Peru Gazette concentrates on Peru news, but we’re making an exception because Arnold’s Grocery in Keeseville is celebrating its 60th anniversary. How has the small family-owned grocery store survived when regional stores usually dominate small towns?  Co-owner George “Speedy” Arnold commented, “We had to find […]

Lake Champlain’s legendary monster inspires upcoming short film

Click here for the NCPR story 

Holiday Music Concert by Towne Meeting Band

Where: Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 When: Sunday, 12/11/22 Time: 3 pm Tickets available at the door: $10. Adults $ 5. Children12 and under Cash and checks only.

‘Antiques Roadshow’ announces air dates for Shelburne Museum episodes

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Peru Drama Club presents “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition”

When 18-year-old Agnes discovers a Dungeons and Dragons module written by her recently deceased little sister, she enters the game to get to know who her sister was truly.  Filled with monsters, demons, and dragons, follow Agnes’s journey to find herself and get to know the sister she never really knew. ***PLEASE NOTE*** This show is […]

Mark your craft fair calendar Dec. 3 in Peru

Kent Delord House to hold holiday event

Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

Fall Into Winter Craft Fair in Peru on Saturday, Dec. 3

Trey Anastasio Band astounds Syracuse’s War Memorial audience (review)

For all you Phish fans Click here for the Syracuse.com story

Peru highway department gears up for winter, Heyworth-Mason Park paintings awaken Peru students’ interest in local history

  By John T Ryan   November 16, 2022 – Peru – As of 8:30 a.m. Peru has more than 4 inches of snow on the ground, and it’s still falling. Thankfully, at the Monday, November 7th meeting, the town board approved hiring Adam Archer and Darrell Martineau as equipment operators, their most important job […]

Ecumenical Christmas Concert Returns

Last week to enjoy “13 Sundays Art Exhibit” at the Peru Free Library

Peru, November 7, 2022 – This week is your last chance to see the 13 Sundays Outdoor Art Exhibit at the Peru Free Library. Over the course of the 13 Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, these local artists and photographers meet at a local venue to put their artistic skills to work. Overlooking […]

World-renown organist to perform Sunday afternoon in Morrisonville

If you appreciate the organ and classical music here’s an idea for this afternoon. Steve Woodruff, our respected local organist, says, “Hector Olivera is one of the world’s most respected and accomplished organist. He is amazing!” The concert is free and will last about 90-minutes.

The Musical 9 to 5 at the Strand Nov. 10-13

Adirondack Coast Events’ arts and crafts show returns

Returning, but at a new location: the former Best Buy site at the Champlain Centre Mall. Click here for the Press-Republican story