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More Progress! Babbie Museum Granted Board of Regents Absolute Charter

The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY is proud to announce that on January 12, 2015, they were granted their Absolute Charter by the New York State Board of Regents. The museum was provisionally chartered by the Board of Regents on January 12, 2010. By granting the museum an Absolute […]

Peru High School Grad on SUNY Potsdam’s President’s List

POTSDAM, NY Emily Allen of Peru, NY was recently named to the President’s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Allen, whose major is Music Education, was among 925 SUNY Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the Fall 2014 semester. College President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg recognized the students […]

Here’s a Great Gift Idea

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT? Consider purchasing a gift certificate from The Strand Center for the Arts. Certificates are available in any amount and can be used for classes, lessons, memberships, artwork that is for sale in our gallery, tickets to performances at the Strand Theatre or for our “Sponsor a Seat” Strand Theatre fundraiser. […]

The Strand Center for the Arts Announces a New Film Series

Beginning in January 2015, The Strand Center for the Arts will launch its new series of film classics. On Sunday, January 25 the Strand Theatre will show “The Maltese Falcon” the first in a series of three classic films which will include, “Some Like It Hot” (Sunday, February 15, 2015) and “Casablanca” (Saturday, February 28, […]

Photos: Schenectady, this is what your casino will look like – Times Union

Photos: Schenectady, this is what your casino will look like – Times Union.

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

The Strand Center and the Foundation at UVM Health Network – CVPH Announce a CALL TO ARTISTS!

The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce that it is working with The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital to broker the purchase of works by local artists. The Foundation at CVPH is purchasing work to install throughout the hospital as renovations continue through the “R” branch of […]

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert Saturday and Sunday

The 49th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru and on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free!

DON’T MISS THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 | Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event!

The Strand Center for the Arts and First Weekends in Plattsburgh are excited to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting will happen on Saturday, December 6 in downtown Plattsburgh. The Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on The Strand Center’s front lawn at 23 Brinkerhoff Street with family activities planned from 5:30 to 8:00 […]

Emily Allen of Peru, NY Performs with Crane Symphony Orchestra at NYSSMA Conference

The Crane Symphony Orchestra from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music has been invited to perform at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference in Rochester, N.Y. Eighty students will present Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the opening concert. The performers include Emily Allen of Peru, NY, on violin. […]

Local Museums Plan to Merge

Local museums plan to merge – Press-Republican: Local News.

Peru Drama Club Presents: A Christmas Carol

Come on down on a cold winter’s night to Peru Jr/Sr High School auditorium where the excitement of Christmas will be presented only on December 5th and 6th at 7:30pm. Admission is $7.00 at the door, and $5.00 in advance. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Peru Pharmacy and are available for Peru faculty and […]

Peru Free Library November Events

HUDSON RIVER CONCERT SERIES – Friday, November 14 at 7pm. Meet the Musicians reception to follow. Donation at the door for library renovations. POTTER’S GUILD ANNUAL SHOW and SALE with PHOTOGRAPHY by RON NOLLAND Opening Reception and Meet the Artists on Friday November 21, 5-7PM There’s more details on their website: www.perufreelibrary.org

The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Portraits”

PLATTSBURGH, NY— The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition “Portraits,” a fine art show featuring the works of various artists in the SCA Portrait Drawing Open Studio Group. These artists will have work on display in The Strand Center for the Arts Main Gallery on 23 Brinkerhoff […]

Great Upcoming Events at Chazy’s Alice T. Miner Museum

October 9: Get to Know Alice Morse Earle Historian Susan Reynolds Williams, author of Alice Morse Earle and the Domestic History of Early America, will be here on Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. to talk about this important figure in the Colonial Revival movement. Earle’s books about Colonial history, domestic life, and material culture […]

Peru Music Students to Participate in the String Pulse Experience

Daisy Jopling will be attending Peru CSD on Friday, October 3rd to work with Mezzo and Avanti String students and Music Teacher Mrs. Fitzsimmons during their regular class meeting times. Daisy’s producer and program administrator will be attending as well. The String Pulse Experience (https://youtube.com/user/daisyjopling) is a totally free, highly professional, program for music and […]

The Strand Center for the Arts Gallery Has Been Repainted Thanks To Generous Donations

News from the Strand PLATTSBURGH, NY- The last few weeks dedicated staff members and volunteers have been working hard to repaint The Strand Center for the Arts Gallery. The Strand Center for the Arts has gained local notoriety for restoring The Strand Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, but also houses administrative offices, a […]

Control of cable at issue – Times Union

Control of cable at issue – Times Union.

The Strand Center for the Arts Announces the Opening Reception of the Art Exhibition “Gail & Clay Morris”

PLATTSBURGH, NY— The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce the upcoming August exhibit which features works by Gail and Clay Morris on display in our Main Gallery from August 1st to the 23rd, 2014. The combination of Gail’s plein air painting with the photographic work of her husband Clay produces a complement […]

Friday, July 11, 2014 Book Signing with the Benjamins Authors of Remembering the Royal Savage Inn 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Friday, July 11th in welcoming Don and Barbara Benjamin, former owners of the Royal Savage Inn, for a book signing featuring their newly-released book titled, Remembering the Royal Savage Inn. Famous to locals and travelers alike for its original recipes, inviting atmosphere and historic setting, Remembering […]

The Strand Center for the Arts Presents Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is excited to present Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers on July 10th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. As the first concert in the SCA’s annual Jumpin’ in July concert series, the performance will take place on the SCA’s front lawn at 23 Brinkerhoff […]

Sunday June 8th Would Be A Great Day To Visit The Babbie Museum

Museum Days at Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY. June 7-8, 2014 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Exhibits, live demonstrations, hands-on fun for the kids – grind corn, collect “eggs”, milk a cow, take a stagecoach ride, pet the animals. Fun for the whole family! The Peru SPCA will be at […]

The Strand Center for the Arts Announces New Summer Youth Art Camps

Plattsburgh, NY (June 6, 2014) – The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is excited to announce its new ArtQuest camps for the summer! Five weeks worth of ArtQuest camps are offered over the course of the summer and are available in half or full day sessions for children ages 5-8 and 9-12. With classes […]

A Call For Artists

The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts is excited to announce a new call for artists. The NCCCA is currently working with a private client to purchase artworks for their commercial building as it is being renovated. Artists may submit up to three entries each. Entries should be submitted by email to gallery@plattsburgharts.org and […]

NCCCA and the Strand Theatre Present The Sinatra Show with the Joey Thomas Big Band

Plattsburgh, NY (May 21, 2014) –The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) and the Strand Theatre are proud to present “The Sinatra Show” with the Joey Thomas Big Band on Sunday, June 8th at 3:00pm. This special performance, in remembrance of “Ol’ Blue Eyes”, promises to delight with some of the most memorable […]