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Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'

‘Antiques Roadshow’ announces air dates for Shelburne Museum episodes

Click here for the NBC5 News story 

Peru Drama Club presents “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition”

When 18-year-old Agnes discovers a Dungeons and Dragons module written by her recently deceased little sister, she enters the game to get to know who her sister was truly.  Filled with monsters, demons, and dragons, follow Agnes’s journey to find herself and get to know the sister she never really knew. ***PLEASE NOTE*** This show is […]

Mark your craft fair calendar Dec. 3 in Peru

Kent Delord House to hold holiday event

Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

Fall Into Winter Craft Fair in Peru on Saturday, Dec. 3

Trey Anastasio Band astounds Syracuse’s War Memorial audience (review)

For all you Phish fans Click here for the Syracuse.com story

Peru highway department gears up for winter, Heyworth-Mason Park paintings awaken Peru students’ interest in local history

  By John T Ryan   November 16, 2022 – Peru – As of 8:30 a.m. Peru has more than 4 inches of snow on the ground, and it’s still falling. Thankfully, at the Monday, November 7th meeting, the town board approved hiring Adam Archer and Darrell Martineau as equipment operators, their most important job […]

Ecumenical Christmas Concert Returns

Last week to enjoy “13 Sundays Art Exhibit” at the Peru Free Library

Peru, November 7, 2022 – This week is your last chance to see the 13 Sundays Outdoor Art Exhibit at the Peru Free Library. Over the course of the 13 Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, these local artists and photographers meet at a local venue to put their artistic skills to work. Overlooking […]

World-renown organist to perform Sunday afternoon in Morrisonville

If you appreciate the organ and classical music here’s an idea for this afternoon. Steve Woodruff, our respected local organist, says, “Hector Olivera is one of the world’s most respected and accomplished organist. He is amazing!” The concert is free and will last about 90-minutes.

The Musical 9 to 5 at the Strand Nov. 10-13

Adirondack Coast Events’ arts and crafts show returns

Returning, but at a new location: the former Best Buy site at the Champlain Centre Mall. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Shania Twain to perform at St. Joe’s Amp; first Syracuse concert in nearly 25 years

Tickets go on sale this week  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

‘Bohemian Wilderness’ is The Strand’s November exhibit

Reception for Lorrie Mandigo’s exhibit to be held Nov. 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Miracle on Margaret Street to ring in holiday season

Click here for the Press-Republican story

Morrisonville students sing at Oct. 1, 2022 Honor Flight Departure Ceremony

Please excuse the shakey camera for about 30 seconds. I won’t try to take still pictures and a video at the same time again. The students do a wonderful job. They’re at every Honor flight ceremony. Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Strand Center exhibit lauds the human form as muse

Free Community Figure Drawing Nights also offered Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Adirondack Center for Writing Launches First Teen Writing Anthology 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022—Saranac Lake, NY—The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that submissions are open for Wild Words, the first Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. This brand new, yearly print publication is designed to be a place for teens living in the North Country to publish their creative writing, including […]

World-Renowned Alexander String Quartet Performs in Saranac on October 2

The Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the world’s premier ensembles and a major artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, serving since 1989 as Ensemble-in-Residence of San Francisco Performances and Directors of The Morrison Chamber Music Center Instructional Program at San […]

DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest

Poster will be used to promote the value of trees in our environment and in ourselves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum wins BEST IN SHOW AWARD

Congratulations to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum for winning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in the 2022 Applefest Parade.

2022 St Augustine’s 44th Annual Applefest Parade put to music

Photos by Jim Falvo supplemented with a few taken from the east side of Main Street by John Ryan

It’s official: Magical ice castles are coming back to the Adirondacks this winter

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

New YouTube Series focuses on Environmental Concerns

ADK 2030 is a new YouTube series by Mountain Lake PBS exploring people of all walks of life who are taking action to help preserve and protect the Adirondacks. Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

LCBP Hosting Patrick Leahy Photo Contest

Grand Isle, VT – In recognition of Senator Patrick Leahy’s long-standing commitment to Lake Champlain and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the LCBP is holding the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Photo Contest. The LCBP will accept photo submissions in four categories that correspond to the four management goals of […]