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The Gibson Brothers bluegrass at the LPCA | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: The Gibson Brothers bluegrass at the LPCA | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

An encore, and fanfare, for used band instruments in Ticonderoga | NCPR News

A WONDERFUL story! Source: An encore, and fanfare, for used band instruments in Ticonderoga | NCPR News

Peru Drama Club Announces Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre

Performances to take place November 12-13, 2021  A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows including Rent, Into the Woods, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, Disney’s Frozen, Little Shop of Horrors, Come From Away, and many more!   Peru, NY – Peru Drama Club announced that they […]

The North Country Celebrates Veterans Day

  By John T. Ryan   DAV Chapter 179 did a wonderful job organizing the Veterans Day today’s ceremony at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park at the U.S. Oval.   State Senator Dan Stec was outstanding recalling his days in the Navy and the sailor’s unity and mutual respect no matter their race, politics, religion, sexual […]

Chamber music lovers will enjoy being in Saranac on Sunday, November 14th

The Horszowski Trio (Hor-SHOV-ski) is widely acknowledged as a vital force in the international chamber music world, giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times),“eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker). Since their debut in New York City […]

The Time Warp again! Rocky Horror live in Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: The Time Warp again! Rocky Horror live in Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

New York state clears way for high school athletes to cash in on accomplishments

Source: New York state clears way for high school athletes to cash in on accomplishments

Photographic Images of the Night Sky’s Majesty

Beauty, and Splendor by Herb Carpenter at The Strand Center for the Arts in November PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Photographic Images of the Night Sky’s Majesty, Beauty, and Splendor,” artwork created by photographer, Herb Carpenter, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand […]

The Retirements of Sharon Meyer and Tom Messner Forecast the End of an Era in Vermont Media | Media | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: The Retirements of Sharon Meyer and Tom Messner Forecast the End of an Era in Vermont Media | Media | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Clinton County Public Transit holds contest for new logo | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CCPT holds contest for new logo | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The sweet 70’s vibes of a Fender Rhodes inspire new work from a Plattsburgh composer | NCPR News

Source: The sweet 70’s vibes of a Fender Rhodes inspire new work from a Plattsburgh composer | NCPR News

Obituary of Carl T. Kokes

“He was born May 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Louise (Pliml) Kokes. Carl graduated from the University of Illinois in 1962. In 1968 he moved with his family to Peru. He developed and taught the orchestra in the Plattsburgh City Schools, retiring in 1994; then taught at Clinton Community College for ten […]

The Strand Center’s Juried Show “Bring Your Best!” Opens Friday, October 1

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts annually hosts a juried show open to artists of all ages and mediums. This year, the theme of the show is “Bring Your Best!” and participants were encouraged to submit their best abstract or representational artwork for this competition. “Bring Your Best!” will be on view […]

Zac Brown Band cancels Syracuse concert; singer tests positive for Covid – syracuse.com

Source: Zac Brown Band cancels Syracuse concert; singer tests positive for Covid – syracuse.com

North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack

Police Pipes and Drums of Plattsburgh at the 2021 Applefest – September 19, 2021

Local Holocaust survivor documentary to premiere at The Strand | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local Holocaust survivor documentary to premiere at The Strand | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A film about Holocaust survivor and SUNY Plattsburgh professor emeritus, Dr. Vladimir Munk, who returned to Auschwitz 75 years after its liberation, will prem

New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Source: New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

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.

Battle of Plattsburgh returns since pandemic

Source: Battle of Plattsburgh returns since pandemic

$3 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) Funding Has Been Approved for Local Businesses and Nonprofits

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 […]

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

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

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

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

Tonight’s Concert Canceled

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.

Too Tall String Band To Be Showcased In Final Curbside At Harborside 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, […]