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Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'

Art exhibits, St. Patrick’s Day parades and other Adirondacks events

Events across the Adirondacks this week include concerts, snowshoeing, art exhibit openings and other activities Click here for the Almanac Almanac story 

NYSSMA students from Ti and Peru visit the Capitol

Young musicians applauded for their talent and hard work Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George offers unique reenactments, and exhibits to celebrate the fort’s 270th anniversary

Click here for he Adirondack Almanac story 

Peru Library: March 14 Opening Reception for Renee Gifford Art Exhibit

Renée Gifford is a local self-taught artist. She is inspired by nature and uses vibrant colors to portray different themes in an abstract, but natural way. Most paintings are very textured and colorful.

Peru Drama Club presents Footloose: The Musical

Three days, four shows March 19-21 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Live storytelling is back with the Howl, live in Plattsburgh on March 11th

Click here for the NCPR story 

Award Winner, Grammy Nominated Blues-Soul Band in Plattsburgh on March 29

Plattsburgh Blues & Jazz is thrilled to welcome back the Danielle Nicole Band to Retro Live on Sunday, March 29th at 630 PM for an unforgettable night of powerhouse blues, soul, and roots music. Danielle Nicole is one of the most electrifying performers on the blues scene today. An eight-time Blues Music Award winner and […]

Clinton Community College Drama Club and Adirondack Regional Theatre Launch New Pick‑Up Plays Series

PLATTSBURGH, March 4, 2026 –  — Clinton Community College’s Drama Club has partnered with Adirondack Regional Theatre (ART) to launch Pick‑Up Plays, a free monthly public script‑reading series designed to bring together students, faculty and members of the local community in an interactive theater experience. The first reading, Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” will take […]

Cadyville Field Day returns June 6 and 7

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Keeseville 250 Committee requesting participation in upcoming celebration

Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Carl Rubino Feb. 20 Plattsburgh Concert Cancelled  

Message from Peter Cadieux, “I hate to do this, but it looks like a decent snowstorm is coming in, timed perfectly to affect travel plans tomorrow. So, we will try again in March and look forward to booking Carl Rubino for a later date. Stay safe!” Cancelled Concert at  Wood Wire and Voice Coffee House […]

Ice Fest brings ice racing back to Chazy Lake

Winter heat on solid ice, fun for racers, spectators Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Pianist Diana Fanning to perform in Keene Valley

FANNING has toured extensively as a solo performer and chamber musician throughout the U.S. and in England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, the Czech Republic, Canada and Germany. In recent years she has performed at the Schloss Leopoldskron (“Sound of Music” castle) in Salzburg, and in Prague at the invitation of the International Dvorak Society. After […]

Decades of Musical Theater Trips Delight the North Country

This April, the Social Center invites North Country residents to see Water for Elephants on a day trip to Proctors Theater in Schenectady on Sunday, April 12. The Elizabethtown Social Center continues a 20-year tradition of bringing North Country residents to Broadway musical theater shows in New York City and the historic Proctors Theater in […]

Boston based Tapestry brings their hit program Postcards from France to the Saranac Methodist Church on March 8th at 3pm.

 Tapestry       Tapestry Vocal Ensemble brings the enchantings sounds of France to the Adirondacks on Sunday, March 8th at 3pm at the Methodist Church on Rt. 3 in Saranac.  Admission at the door only; General Admission $20, Children and Students $10.    Postcards from France travels through France from Provence to Brittany to Paris […]

History on parade: Adirondackers stand against eugenics at 1916 Winter Carnival

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Carl Rubino Live, Feb. 20 in Plattsburgh

Carl Rubino: Who Is This Guy? Carl consistently pens lyrics with characters that come alive in scenes that paint a picture and tell a story, often with an unexpected twist and a dash of emotion.  Carl’s songwriting rule is simple. If you can’t close your eyes and “see” the song keep rewriting or throw it out!  Initially focused on […]

Live music, winter festivities, food tasting and other Adirondack events

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Empire State Winter Games and winter carnivals in the Adirondacks

Many, many family activities this weekend.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Plattsburgh Welcomes Back Beloved Community Events & Exciting New Additions in 2026

(PLATTSBURGH – News Release of February 3, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new introductions! To stay […]

Great wintertime activities at the Strand

CANCELED: Cordâme

Dear Friends, Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31st and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1st. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber music (jazz) ensemble applied for a U.S. visa to travel here for these concerts. In the nine […]

Liam Vob Elbe tp perform at the CC Fair

Tales of the Adirondacks past and present: Smashing historical myths by Kate Messner

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Returning to the North Country and finding a job that you love

By John T Ryan  Plattsburgh – When Megan Charland graduated from Peru High School in 2004, she didn’t think she would ultimately live in her beloved North County. How would someone who wanted a career in art and photography ever earn a living in this area? Well, Megan Charland is back as Executive Director of […]