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Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'

Plattsburgh Outside Art fundraising for 18th public mural

Newest addition coming to the Lake City is a ‘Welcome to Plattsburgh’ artwork Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Essex Co. eyes new $3.2M Ag/Youth building for county fairgrounds

Project requires State Historic Preservation Office review Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru Town Market begins Sunday, June 25 – there are still vendor openings

We are gearing up for our first @perutownmarket on June 25th from 10 am to 2 pm at Heyworth-Mason Park in Peru, NY, so mark your calendars!  We still have space available if you’re a vendor and you’re interested in joining us! Visit our PeruTownMarket.com to sign up. And please reach out with any questions!

Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum

 

The Artimus Pyle Band Saturday, May 20, 8:00 PM—10:30 PM

Higher Ground & The Strand Center for the Arts Present; The Artimus Pyle BandAPB delivers hit after hit after hit, night after night after night. From Freebird to Sweet Home Alabama, APB gives fans the best of Skynyrd with one of men who made it! More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a tribute […]

Mega Trucks added to this year’s Dozerfest lineup 

                The Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Club and Upstone Materials are proud to announce that Mega Trucks were added to this year’s Dozerfest lineup to make it bigger than ever.  The Wanted Truck operated by Kevin Bigelow will be there as well as the Hired Gun operated by Elijah, Hellboy operated by Tyler, and Airborne operated […]

Your chance to participate in a drone video at Babbie Museum’s Opening Day

Peru, May 17 – Three days before our 2023 Season at the Museum! It’s hard to believe we opened the Museum 13 years ago! We are excited to partner with Duprey’s Drone Zone on our Opening Day this coming Saturday, May 20th. Duprey’s Drone Zone specializes in aerial videography and photography and will create an […]

Schuyler Falls’ Music in the Park returns in 2023

Schuyler Falls community looking forward to free Saturday night concerts Click here for the Sun Community News story 

An enjoyable experience at the Peru Central Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 9:30 p.m. Just returned from Peru Central’s Grades 9-12 Spring Concert. It was WONDERFUL! Congratulations to the students, the supportive parents, and the outstanding teachers Christopher Urban, Todd Pray and Emily Allen.

A Night of Black Excellence

Celebration of local black artists and culture. (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host A Night of Black Excellence a celebration of local black artists and culture in our beautiful historic theatre on Saturday, May 27, 6-9 pm. Local musical acts and spoken word poets will be performing on our stage, while local […]

Artisan Market Saturday, May 16 at the Strand Center

What does writers strike mean for your favorite TV shows, CNY movie productions?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance

Click here for the NCPR story 

Live Nation $25 all-in concert tickets: Which Upstate NY shows are part of sale?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

What: Tribute to Moms everywhere When: Saturday, May 13 Time: 3 pm Where: Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Cost: $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

Shelburne Museum announces new $12.6 million Indigenous art center

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Strand Center Open House showcases programs to discover and develop your talents

Plattsburgh’s Strand Center For The Arts hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 6. Visitors met the friendly staff and teachers and checked out the studios. The Peru Gazette took time to make a brief visit. For more information, go to StrandCenter.org  

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Critical funding for the North Country included in final state budget

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones              Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include record amounts of funding for K-12 education. […]

Peru, NY – A very active little town with many things to do

Saturday, April 29, 2023 – There is activity inside and outside the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum this morning. Inside, Curdie Gardner offered a class on making healthy salads and homemade dressings. The ingredients looked tasty. Curdie Gardner operates Curdies Creations in Keeseville. Outside the museum, volunteers were beginning to prepare the museum for […]

Essay Contest: “My Dreams for My Community”

The Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023 and will be judged by a […]

Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market returns with new programs

Plattsburgh Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market opens May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

Tribute to Moms everywhere Saturday, May 13, 3 pm Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

How to watch ‘Antiques Roadshow’ filmed in Vermont last summer

The latest season of America’s favorite treasure hunt, Antiques Roadshow, concludes with three brand new hours of exciting local finds filmed in Vermont last summer at Shelburne Museum.   The Vermont episodes will premiere on our main TV channel and stream live on Mondays, April 24, May 1, and May 8, at 8 p.m.   […]