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Source: Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Former Sen. Betty Little served in the New York State Assembly for seven years before being elected as senator in November of 2002, where she served for 18 years.

Source: Battle of Plattsburgh returns since pandemic

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report that nearly $3 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) funding has been approved for local businesses and nonprofits. As reported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, area businesses awarded funds now include: Lake Placid Sinfonietta – $9,439 […]

Source: Blue View: Adirondack History Center features thoughtful sculpture | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: “Mama From the Hollow” – Beartracks | Soundscapes – Mountain Lake PBS

The September 5th Taylor and Intangibles concert at Heyworth Mason Park was canceled due to the weather. Very good band, batting 0-2 against the weather. This was to be weather-related a make-up concert.

Plattsburgh – One of the North Country’s most beloved bands will conclude the 14-concert Curbside At Harborside season on this Saturday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. on Plattsburgh’s Harborside Stage, marking the twenty-fifth concert presented since this unique series began amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year.   The Too Tall String Band — Rod Driscoll, […]

Source: Play honors 9/11 heroism and benefits North Country first responders – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Incarcerated Artists Display Works at John Brown Farm – Mountain Lake PBS

You only have this afternoon and tomorrow to view Gabe Dickens’ wonderful photo exhibit “North Country Exposures” at the Strand Center Gallery in the old Plattsburgh Post Office building, 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. It’s an amazing look at some of the most important local news events in the past decade. Photos include local scenic […]

“Their music comes from wild landscapes and wild places of the spirit.” — The Orcadian The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief, and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in the band’s musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Oil and Water,” a photographic exhibition featuring work by painters, Dennon Walantus and Matt McGarr, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, September 3, 2021. A free reception will be held from […]

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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