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Bluegrass festival ongoing at the Fairgrounds 2021

Source: Bluegrass festival | Ccfair2021

Art and adventure: Sailing Vermont painter captures scenery along Lake Champlain

Source: Art and adventure: Sailing Vermont painter captures scenery along Lake Champlain

I Love BBQ and Music Festival is not the same ol’, same ol’ – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: I Love BBQ and Music Festival is not the same ol’, same ol’ – The Adirondack Almanack

Mike Richards named new ‘Jeopardy!’ host; Mayim Bialik to lead special editions of game show – syracuse.com

Source: Mike Richards named new ‘Jeopardy!’ host; Mayim Bialik to lead special editions of game show – syracuse.com

Enjoy “Just US” at Heyworth Mason Park This Coming Sunday Evening

The Town of Peru’s Sunday evening concert series continues on Sunday, August 15th with the “Just Us” Band. Enjoy them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park. The park is located adjacent to the Tops Plaza. Click here to view the band’s website. 

Essex Co. Fair readies for Aug. 18-22 shows, events | Sun Community News WESTPORT | 

Source: Essex Co. Fair readies for Aug. 18-22 shows, events | Sun Community News WESTPORT | 2021 ushers in the 172nd county fair coordinated by the Essex County Agricultural Society.

African-American Participants in the Women’s Suffrage Struggle

Ausable Chasm, NY – The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association conducted a Centennial Suffrage performance on July 31st at the Ausable Chasm Gazebo. It centered on the three African American women – Ida Wells-Barnett (role-played by Jacqueline Madison), Portia S. Blackiston (role-played by Robin Caudell), and Helen Appo Cook (role-played byJazzy Dunn). Portia spent […]

Jazz Quintet Features Tim Collins & the Jensen Sisters

  A pair of the hottest names in contemporary jazz―sisters Ingrid Jensen and Christine Jensen―join the North Country’s favorite vibes player Tim Collins for two outdoor shows, rain or shine:   Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 pm at Plattsburgh City Stage, Dock Street, Plattsburgh. Drive-in concert presented in partnership with “Curbside at Harborside” series; broadcast […]

Women Not to Be Denied

By John T. Ryan If you missed the Saturday, July 31st Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto Tour opening event this past Saturday, you missed a wonderful presentation. It was held at the Clinton County Historical Association on the Old Base Oval in Plattsburgh. Historical Association Director Helen Allen Nerska assumed the role of local suffragist […]

Tonight’s Concert Canceled

The August 1st Concert at Heyworth Mason Park is canceled because of the forecast rain. See you next week! 

Clinton County Historical Association’s August Events

Taylor and the Intangibles Return to Peru

Celebrate Sunday, August  1st at Heyworth Mason Park. Taylor LaValley and the Intangibles will be on stage! Bring a blanket, a chair and enjoy! The show takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Import Message from Peru Central Superintendent’s Office

Peru School is looking for help in welcoming back our students for the 21-22 school year by offering an immersion week from August 23rd – 27th. PERU COMMUNITY (PARENTS, INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND STAFF) WHO HAVE A PASSION, A HOBBY OR INTEREST THEY WOULD LIKE TO OFFER TO GRADES 6-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; […]

See which NY theaters, museums, arts venues landed $1.2 billion in federal Covid relief grants – syracuse.com

Source: See which NY theaters, museums, arts venues landed $1.2 billion in federal Covid relief grants – syracuse.com

TRIO OF BLUEGRASS ALL-STARS COMING TO PLATTSBURGH JULY 31

Palmer Street Coffeehouse Collaboration Brings The Revenants To Harborside Fans of bluegrass music are in for a special treat on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. with the arrival of the celebrated trio The Revenants — Bluegrass Gospel Project alumni Taylor Armerding, Andy Greene, and Kirk Lord — in Plattsburgh for the latest installment of the […]

North Country Exposures: A Candid Look at the Past Decade by Gabe Dickens

The Strand Center for the Arts in August PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “North Country Exposures: A Candid Look at the Past Decade,” artwork created by photographer, Gabe Dickens, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August […]

Take Time To Enjoy the Peru Town Market

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

Trapeze artist prepares for Festival of Fools debut

Source: Trapeze artist prepares for Festival of Fools debut

Lake Champlain Dragonboat Festival to return first weekend of August

Source: Lake Champlain Dragonboat Festival to return first weekend of August

Art, Entertainment and Fun in Keeseville this Weekend

The Keeseville Community Arts Festival is taking place this weekend. There was a huge crowd on Front Street last night and a good crowd this morning. Plein Air painters have been in the Keeseville area all week painting the many beautiful scenes within a 25-mile radius of Keeseville. Their works are on sale in the […]

A Bright and Cheery Addition to Downtown Plattsburgh

The Peru Gazette has published several close-up photos of Plattsburgh Outside Art’s latest mural. Yesterday, the Gazette went looking for it. It’s on lower Bridge Street adjacent to G&G Auto Supply. The bright and cheery mural gives the corner a much-needed uplift. GREAT JOB!

Stand Center’s Members Show Runs Through July 30

NYS Fair reveals special days schedule; free admission for seniors every day – syracuse.com

Source: NYS Fair reveals special days schedule; free admission for seniors every day – syracuse.com

Loon Lake concert series to return | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Loon Lake concert series to return | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Beloved Beartracks Band Brings Bluegrass Back To Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Beloved Beartracks Band Brings Bluegrass Back To Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS