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Jazz at the Saranac Fire Hall Features Tim Collins & the Jensen Sisters 

A pair of the hottest names in contemporary jazz join the North Country’s favorite vibes player Tim Collins for three shows at the Saranac Fire Hall Friday, March 20 at 7 pm; Saturday, March 21 at 7 pm; and Sunday, March 22 at 3 pm. Christine Jensen on alto sax and Ingrid Jensen on trumpet […]

Willsboro Coffeehouse with the Too Tall String Band

Willsboro Coffeehouse with the Too Tall String Band When: Saturday, March 14th @ 7-9:30pm. Where: Willsboro Congregational Church Willsboro, NY The Too Tall String Band will be appearing at the Willsboro Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 14th. They will be performing a St. Patrick’s Day themed concert featuring a variety of Irish pub tunes, sing a […]

Conductor needed for established community concert band

The Strawhatters concert band is seeking a conductor for the 2020 season. Qualified candidates should have: Experience conducting concert band Familiarity with standard patriotic tunes, marches, ragtime and Dixieland tunes Ability to speak with and engage audience members The Strawhatters concert season runs from May 27th to September 12th. Rehearsals and/or concerts weekly on Wednesday’s […]

Precarity by Ian Burcroff at The Strand Center for the Arts in March

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Precarity,” artwork created by educator and renowned painter, Ian Burcroff, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, March 6, 2020. A free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm that night. Ian […]

What’s Happening at The Strand Theatre this weekend!

Source: What’s Happening at The Strand Theatre this weekend!

Peru Community Church Announces Messy Easter! A fresh new and exciting way to prepare for Easter on March 15

FUN.  FAITH.  FOOD. Peru, NY:  Peru Community Church invites everyone to an informal, all-inclusive, multigenerational, hands-on exploration of Easter through activities, crafts, music, storytelling and food on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Messy Easter is an exciting way to connect with new people, have fun […]

Depot Theatre unveils 2020 season – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Depot Theatre unveils 2020 season – Sun Community News & Printing

What’s New at The Alice

Source: What’s New at The Alice

What’s Happening at The Strand Theatre this weekend!

Source: What’s Happening at The Strand Theatre this weekend!

Stefanik Announces 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the beginning of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors a nation-wide high school arts competition as an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in New York’s 21st Congressional District. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in […]

Chamber officers seminar on safety committees

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a special seminar on “Safety Committees” on February 25th. The seminar will be held 8am to 12pm at the Chamber in Plattsburgh. Lola Miller from LLM Safety Consulting will be the presenter. Is your safety committee helping to develop and transform your safety culture towards excellence? Having an […]

Peru Drama Club presents Tuck Everlasting the Musical

Peru Drama Club presents Tuck Everlasting the Musical based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt. When Winnie Foster stumbles upon a stranger in her wood, she’ll learn the biggest secret ever known, and be faced with the toughest choice. Tuck Everlasting features a book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, with music by Chris Miller […]

Pete’s Posse performance tonight canceled

The Palmer Street Coffeehouse performance by Pete’s Posse for tonight, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Plattsburgh, has been cancelled.

“Watermelon Man” – Newman Center Film Series Concluding Black History Month

The Newman Center Film Series (90 Broad St., Plattsburgh) concludes Black History Month programming with 1970’s “Watermelon Man” at 7 pm on Saturday, February 22nd. This critically acclaimed surrealist ‘dramedy’ stars Godfrey Cambridge as a white racist waking up one morning to find he has turned black overnight in a hail of poetic justice. Screening on reel-to-reel 16mm. […]

Crafts at the Museum

Title: Crafts at the Museum Location: Clinton County Historical Association Description: The Clinton County Historical Association Announces Crafts at the Museum Monday, February 17th, Noon to 2 pm and Friday, February 21st, 1 pm to 3 pm At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base Museum Campus, Plattsburgh Crafts for kids of all ages. Make and […]

Indigenous Reflections by David Kanietakeron Fadden at The Strand Center for the Arts in February

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Indigenous Reflections,” artwork created by renowned painter, David Kanietakeron Fadden, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit showcases Fadden’s work from early 2000 to 2020 and will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, February 7, 2020. A free reception […]

Gallery Cooperative featured artist Judy Guglielmo at the Strand Center for the Arts in February

  NOTE DATE CHANGE. EVENT Rescheduled! PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce Judy Guglielmo as the featured artist in their Gallery Cooperative. This forthcoming exhibit will take place in The Strand Center Community Gallery on The rescheduled Opening Reception will be held Friday, February 14, 2020 from 5:30 PM […]

Big things are happening at the Strand next weekend!

Source: Big things are happening at the Strand next weekend!

On sale now! I Am Not Your Negro – In collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Source: On sale now! I Am Not Your Negro – In collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Crafts at the Clinton County Museum

Monday, February 17th, Noon to 2 pm and Friday, February 21st, 1 pm to 3 pm Crafts for kids of all ages. Make and race a clothespin race car. Design your own back yard with flowers, bugs and a picket fence. Take home a yarn apple. Tour the museum and win a prize for finding […]

Strand moves forward |pressrepublican.com

Source: Strand moves forward | Local News | pressrepublican.com

ART Presents The Odd Couple! On Sale Now!

Source: ART Presents The Odd Couple! On Sale Now!

New Strand Center Box Office Hours

Source: New Strand Center Box Office Hours

Depot Theatre Announces Expanded Season – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Depot Theatre Announces Expanded Season – – The Adirondack Almanack

Longtime North Country Favorite Musician Passes Away

Having played her last gig on this Earth, renowned guitar and banjo player, singer, and composer Joan Crane, is now entertaining in the Heavens. A fixture throughout the North Country, Joan entertained thousands of fans at countless venues, which included the Palmer St. Coffee House and Crete Center in Plattsburgh, farmers’ markets, fairs, churches, and […]