The Peru Gazette

Rules for the 2021 Contest We are once again inviting all kindergarten through 12th grade students in New York State public and private schools and youth organizations to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to the environment by participating in the 19th Annual New York Recycles! Poster Contest sponsored by the NYS Department of […]

Dear Friends, It has been a long haul, and I trust that this finds you well as we begin to come out the other end of the crisis. It feels so good to write about something positive and pleasant, and I hope that our news will lift you up and fill you with glad anticipation […]

Source: Burlington’s Flynn Theater begins to reopen for more in-person performances – VTDigger

Source: Live arts venues were shut for a year. When they finally got federal aid, the system crashed – syracuse.com

Source: Quilt show to open in Au Sable Forks’ Tahawus Center | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | The show will be available both online and, beginning April 23, in person by appointment at Tahawus Center Window Gallery.

This is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District each spring. This competition is open to all North Country high school students. The winning submission will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year! Submission Requirements: Artwork may be up to 26 inches […]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass – a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State […]

The North Country Alliance Church will host a free community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3. Participants must pre-register for a time slot on our website (northcountryalliance.com/events) by Friday, April 2. We are offering six times throughout the morning, in 30-minute increments from 10 am-1 pm, with a limit of 50 children each. All […]

Source: Dr. Fauci children’s book to be released this summer

Essex County Events Source: Lake Champlain Region Insider

April Break Interactive Virtual Art Classes with Mr. Badger. Sponsored by the Peru Free Library and a grant through the Lake Placid Education Foundation. Space is limited and we ask that participants sign up for one class, not both.   Art supplies for classes available for pickup at the Library week of March 30. Tuesday-Friday 11:00-4:00.

Source: Adirondack songwriter Roy Hurd releases “The Voice of These Mountains” | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh on musical map thanks to nonprofit  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a population of under 20,000 people, Plattsburgh doesn’t seem like an ideal stop for musical acts. 

Essex County Events. Source: Lake Champlain Region Insider

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Spring Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition, featuring paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more, all created by area artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, in conjunction with the Spring Artisan Market on the front lawn, […]

Source: William Shatner to celebrate 90th birthday with ‘Star Trek’ event in Upstate NY – syracuse.com

Source: Upcoming Spring Events

Source: Smaller arts, entertainment venues in NY can reopen next month – syracuse.com

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition to celebrate the first day of spring in March and is looking for artists. Running in conjunction with the Spring Artisan Marketplace taking place on The Strand Center lawn, this special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery […]

Source: NY sets rules for dancing at events: Get down in your own dance zone only – syracuse.com

Source: Artisan Markets — The Strand Center for the Arts

Source: North Country Live web series returns – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: “Shaving off the perfect peel of wax” – Plattsburgh band releases their first album | NCPR News

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition for the New Year in January and is looking for artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The exhibition will open on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 10:00 am […]

Source: Entertainment Venues Expect Recovery to Take Years