Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'
Will new public art help revitalize Burlington’s Main Street?
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Posted: November 6th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Community Events, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru Central School District Recognizes Art Teacher Greg Badger.
We would like to recognize Middle School Art Teacher Greg Badger for his outstanding work in creating the beautiful mural now displayed on the side of our building beneath the District Office sign. The mural depicts Peru’s first school building, which was developed during the Great Depression. Construction took place between January 1938 and November […]
Posted: November 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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The Lake Placid Film Festival is this Halloween weekend
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Posted: October 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Off the Wall
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Oct. 31 2025) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Off the Wall, ” an exhibition/gallery fundraiser. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 14, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display until Saturday, Dec. 15. There will be an open call for […]
Posted: October 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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FJ – A tribute to Foreigner and Journey Featuring Constantine Maroulis
Friday, November 7th @ 7PM Featuring American Idol finalist, Constantine Maroulis on Lead Vocals. Keyboardist Paul Kochanski, Bassist Joe Pettengill and Drummer Art Mambuca (and his sprawling double kick-drum kit) all played together in the Journey tribute band Captured. And, rounding out the band is hotshot Guitarist Kevin Alexander Herrera and Adam Tese on Saxophone. […]
Posted: October 30th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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Peru to host Section VII gymnastics championships Saturday
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Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Stuff the Strand
Happy Friday! Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis’ annual Stuff the Strand event is TODAY, October 17th, from 10am-4pm. Help us fill each of the 901 seats in the Strand Center Theatre with 21 lbs. of food and baby items to help our neighbors throughout Clinton County! Last year, they set a goal of seven pounds per seat […]
Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Lake Placid Center for the Arts breaks ground on $33 million renovation project
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Posted: October 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show
Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, General News, National News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Keeseville Community Arts Festival to Transition to Keeseville Free Library Leadership in 2026
AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library are pleased to announce that the Keeseville Community Arts Festival, a beloved celebration of arts and community, will transition to new leadership beginning in 2026. The Library will now serve as the lead organizer of the event, with AdkAction providing support throughout the transition year. The 2026 Keeseville Community […]
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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“No Sewing Machine Required” – An America250 Event Workshop
November 15, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Clinton County Historical Association Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base, Plattsburgh With a few stitches in the right spot, and some instructions by those in the ‘know’, you can make a shirt or a shift for your Revolutionary War outfit during this America250 Event Workshop. Workshop leader Sharon Bell will […]
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend
Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]
Posted: September 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Thom Hallock retires from full-time role at Mountain Lake PBS
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Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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“Cookies and Crafts” next weekend at the Babbie Museum
Posted: September 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Applefest coming! Saturday, Sept. 20!
Posted: September 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Comedy Night to support local autism community
Event at a glance What: Comedy Night benefiting Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY Headliner: Ray Harrington (with a Vermont Comedy Club-curated lineup) When: Thursday, Sept 18, 7:00 PM Where: Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, NY Why: Funds raised support resources, connection, and advocacy for our local autism community
Posted: September 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Grace Potter to headline Grand Point North shows at Burlington Waterfront
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Posted: September 13th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Regional NY-VT News.
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Battle of Plattsburgh Weekend is underway!
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Posted: September 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Kids Fair and Festival this weekend at Babbie Museum
Posted: September 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Period Music at the Battle of Plattsburgh Weekend
** From Seeds They Grew: The Roots Of American Gospel Music, featuring the incomparable Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir led by Dr. Dexter Criss performing a wide variety of acoustic Gospel choral and instrumental renditions characteristic of the time period — Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. ** Music of the Night: Mozart’s E-flat Major Serenade, with Daniel Gordon leading members of […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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47th Annual Applefest will be here soon than you think!
Posted: September 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Shaelyn Band offers a high-energy mix of classic soul, deep blues, funky grooves, and rock
Posted: September 2nd, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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New York State Fair begins its 13-day run Wednesday
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Posted: August 22nd, 2025 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Statewide News.
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It’s time to think APPLEFEST!
Peru, NY – Bring summer to a close on Saturday, September 20, at a North Country tradition, the 47th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest. Each year Peru residents and people from near and far enjoy the community parade, craft fair, food treats, live music, chicken BBQ, games, and raffles. Activities at St. Augustine’s Parish Center begin […]
Posted: August 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Online Silent Auction to benefit Babbie Museum
Posted: August 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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