Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'
Disney World is still a great place to vacation
By Donald McBrayer It’s been a few years since we took our kids on a Disney World vacation in Orlando Florida and considering we celebrated our 25th anniversary recently, we decided it was time to revisit Mickey from an adult perspective. There has been many changes to the park since our last visit. (Click here […]
Posted: January 17th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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VFW is hosting Halloween activities for adults and children
By John T. Ryan Peru VFW Post 3009 continues its community service programs with a “Spooktacular Haunted House & Costume Party on Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st. Adult witching hours are from sunset-sunrise on Saturday and children ghouling hours are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy ghouling games, a haunted […]
Posted: October 18th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Lyle Lovett, Justin Bieber, Weezer, Bill Cosby and more entertain at the Champlain Valley Fair
The Free Press reports
Posted: August 26th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Winemaking continues to grow in Clinton County
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 20th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Clinton County Fair comes next month
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 17th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Town announces summer concert schedule
By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru announced its summer concert schedule at the Little Ausable Park Gazebo. The concerts will be held every Sunday evening June 27th to August 22nd and will feature everything from country, to rock, to folk and Celtic music. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. In […]
Posted: June 14th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Art Galleries Surpass Bars in Saranac Lake
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 8th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Look here for beautiful photos of the Adirondacks and Peru
By John T. Ryan Peru resident and Adirondack Life, Press Republican & Peru Gazette contributing photographer Joanne Kennedy is displaying her photos at Zenfolio, a website catering to commercial photographers. While I have seen hundreds of Joanne’s photos, I have a new appreciation for her skills. Take time to view her work at http://joannekennedy.net/
Posted: June 7th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Discover Jazz Festival 2010: Your guide to music and more
The Free Press reports
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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NCUGRHA Annual Meeting
The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY. Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir. Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments. Free […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Let’s Eat: Rockwell Kent’s Asgaard Dairy
The Adirondack almanack reports
Posted: April 13th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Congressman Owens Announces Congressional Art Competition
Washington – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he is currently accepting submissions from high school students in New York’s 23rd Congressional District for an annual Congressional Art Competition. The theme for this year’s competition is “An Artistic Discovery”.
Posted: April 12th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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A “March Madness BREAKAWAY”
Peru residents have an evening of dinner and music to look forward to on Friday, March 26th at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The “March Madness BREAKAWAY” will benefit the Elmore SPCA. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a menu of Irish stew, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10.00 in advance […]
Posted: March 11th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Concert to benefit the Food Shelf
There will be a concert by the After Thoughts on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville. Special guests at the concert will be Lita Kelly and Jay Lesage. Admission to the concert will be non perishable items or cash donation. All proceeds will be given to the […]
Posted: March 2nd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Library to come to life with beautiful music!
By Adele Douglas Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite. Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent. “The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords […]
Posted: February 10th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru/Regional History.
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The Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Enjoy the Friday Night Talent Show
“The Peru Community Church is hosting a Talent Show to benefit the local Food Shelf this Friday, January 8th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Center. Admission is a “free-will” monetary donation or non-perishable food item. A beautiful handmade quilt will be available for raffle and great local musical talent will entertain you. Come in from […]
Posted: January 5th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Family time at the Wild Center
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 3rd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Retired Peru farmer plans agricultural museum
The Press Republican reports
Posted: December 16th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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A performance enjoyed by many!
By John T. Ryan The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir presented its 44th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru before a large crowd of appreciative listeners. (Click here to see several photos) The sixty-one member choir conducted by Jeanette Woodruff encircled the audience for its opening song, a beautiful rendition […]
Posted: December 14th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Don’t forget the “Too Tall String Band” this Friday night
The “Too Tall Sting Band” will be entertaining at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center this Friday night December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The group’s concerts are always entertaining and the Fellowship Center is a good music venue. Please make every effort to attend. You’ll see your friends and neighbors too!
Posted: December 9th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Scott Hamilton returns to Lake Placid with a new show
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: December 6th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Don’t forget Beartracks is in town Friday night and they have a new band member
The Press Republican reports
Posted: November 12th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Here’s your weekend Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: October 16th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Phish to jam in Syracuse on November 22
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: October 10th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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