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Chazy Music Theatre presents “Gypsy” March 22 – March 25

Chazy Music Theatre.

NCCCA ARTS CENTER EVENT: “Theatre for Youth Movie Premiere: Spring 2012”

Plattsburgh – The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA Arts Center) is pleased to announce the upcoming culminating film premiere starring the students enrolled in its, “Film Performer” class.  For eight weeks, a group of thirteen students worked under the tutelage of theatre instructor Heath Powers to direct and star in a series […]

Bonnie Raitt coming to the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

Bonnie Raitt coming to the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival | Brent’s Notebook.

See New York City thru the eyes of photographers Mike Matzkin and Jonathan Karl Matzkin

Mike and Jonathan Karl Matzkin are father and son photographers with different approaches but a similar passion for New York City. Mike has extensive experience as a professional photographer and has had successful careers in newspapers and trade magzines as well as in public relations with Canon and Nikon.  Son Jonathan only recently took up photography, […]

Enjoy Sunday night music in Peru

The Town of Peru Concert Series continues on Sunday, August 21st with the music of Towne Meeting. Towne Meeting is a 5-member band with powerful vocal harmonies. Their musical roots are in folk but the band branches out into many other genres, from acoustic rock to country.  Formed in Plattsburgh, NY, in 2006, the band has […]

History, science, Tony Bennett and Dream Girls lovers should enjoy this trip

The Clinton County Senior Citizens Council is sponsoring a trip to Baltimore and Annapolis from October 13th to October 16th, 2011.  It features a live Tony Bennet concert, a dinner theater Dream Girls production and tours of Annapolis Naval Academy, Fort McHenry, the Maryland Science Center and much more. Adults of all ages are welcome. […]

Peru Sunday Night Concerts begin July 3

An invitation from the Town of Peru JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO, EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 3 THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2011 JULY 3 ROY HURD – ADIRONDACK FOLK MUSIC JULY 10 TOO TALL STRING BAND – ADIRONDACK, CELTIC, COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS JULY 17 THE […]

Violin-Piano Duo in Saranac on July 8

Hill and Hollow Music has a July 8th event (Click here for information)

Adirondack golf getaways for under $100

The adirondack almanac reports

Adirondack Family Activities: “Stuart Little” free for mothers

The adirondack almanac reports

Twice weekly art classes at the Peru Free Library to continue

After testing the waters, the art programs at our local library have been a great success.  Because of the overwhelming support from the community, Greg Badger will be teaching art classes at the Peru Free Library every Wednesday and Friday after school (3:30-4:30). There is a $10 per hour charge for each class, which includes […]

Where’s the music scene in Lake Placid?

The Lake Placid News reports

Summer fun for winter sports enthusiasts

The adirondack almanac reports

Disney World is still a great place to vacation

By Donald McBrayer It’s been a few years since we took our kids on a Disney World vacation in Orlando Florida and considering we celebrated our 25th anniversary recently, we decided it was time to revisit Mickey from an adult perspective. There has been many changes to the park since our last visit. (Click here […]

VFW is hosting Halloween activities for adults and children

By John T. Ryan Peru VFW Post 3009 continues its community service programs with a “Spooktacular Haunted House & Costume Party on Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st. Adult witching hours are from sunset-sunrise on Saturday and children ghouling hours are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy ghouling games, a haunted […]

Lyle Lovett, Justin Bieber, Weezer, Bill Cosby and more entertain at the Champlain Valley Fair

The Free Press reports

Winemaking continues to grow in Clinton County

The Press Republican reports

Clinton County Fair comes next month

The Press Republican reports

Town announces summer concert schedule

By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru announced its summer concert schedule at the Little Ausable Park Gazebo. The concerts will be held every Sunday evening June 27th to August 22nd and will feature everything from country, to rock, to folk and Celtic music. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. In […]

Art Galleries Surpass Bars in Saranac Lake

The adirondack almanac reports

Look here for beautiful photos of the Adirondacks and Peru

By John T. Ryan Peru resident and Adirondack Life, Press Republican & Peru Gazette contributing photographer Joanne Kennedy is displaying her photos at Zenfolio, a website catering to commercial photographers. While I have seen hundreds of Joanne’s photos, I have a new appreciation for her skills. Take time to view her work at http://joannekennedy.net/

Discover Jazz Festival 2010: Your guide to music and more

The Free Press reports

NCUGRHA Annual Meeting

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY.  Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir.  Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments.  Free […]

Let’s Eat: Rockwell Kent’s Asgaard Dairy

The Adirondack almanack reports

Congressman Owens Announces Congressional Art Competition

Washington – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he is currently accepting submissions from high school students in New York’s 23rd Congressional District for an annual Congressional Art Competition.  The theme for this year’s competition is “An Artistic Discovery”.