The Peru Gazette

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, […]

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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: 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! 

Celebrate Sunday, August  1st at Heyworth Mason Park. Taylor LaValley and the Intangibles will be on stage! Bring a blanket, a chair and enjoy! The show takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Peru School is looking for help in welcoming back our students for the 21-22 school year by offering an immersion week from August 23rd – 27th. PERU COMMUNITY (PARENTS, INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND STAFF) WHO HAVE A PASSION, A HOBBY OR INTEREST THEY WOULD LIKE TO OFFER TO GRADES 6-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; […]

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Palmer Street Coffeehouse Collaboration Brings The Revenants To Harborside Fans of bluegrass music are in for a special treat on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. with the arrival of the celebrated trio The Revenants — Bluegrass Gospel Project alumni Taylor Armerding, Andy Greene, and Kirk Lord — in Plattsburgh for the latest installment of the […]

The Strand Center for the Arts in August PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “North Country Exposures: A Candid Look at the Past Decade,” artwork created by photographer, Gabe Dickens, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August […]

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]