Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'
A “March Madness BREAKAWAY”
Peru residents have an evening of dinner and music to look forward to on Friday, March 26th at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The “March Madness BREAKAWAY” will benefit the Elmore SPCA. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a menu of Irish stew, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10.00 in advance […]
Posted: March 11th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Concert to benefit the Food Shelf
There will be a concert by the After Thoughts on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville. Special guests at the concert will be Lita Kelly and Jay Lesage. Admission to the concert will be non perishable items or cash donation. All proceeds will be given to the […]
Posted: March 2nd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Library to come to life with beautiful music!
By Adele Douglas Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite. Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent. “The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords […]
Posted: February 10th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru/Regional History.
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The Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 8th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Enjoy the Friday Night Talent Show
“The Peru Community Church is hosting a Talent Show to benefit the local Food Shelf this Friday, January 8th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Center. Admission is a “free-will” monetary donation or non-perishable food item. A beautiful handmade quilt will be available for raffle and great local musical talent will entertain you. Come in from […]
Posted: January 5th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Family time at the Wild Center
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 3rd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Retired Peru farmer plans agricultural museum
The Press Republican reports
Posted: December 16th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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A performance enjoyed by many!
By John T. Ryan The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir presented its 44th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru before a large crowd of appreciative listeners. (Click here to see several photos) The sixty-one member choir conducted by Jeanette Woodruff encircled the audience for its opening song, a beautiful rendition […]
Posted: December 14th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Don’t forget the “Too Tall String Band” this Friday night
The “Too Tall Sting Band” will be entertaining at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center this Friday night December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The group’s concerts are always entertaining and the Fellowship Center is a good music venue. Please make every effort to attend. You’ll see your friends and neighbors too!
Posted: December 9th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Scott Hamilton returns to Lake Placid with a new show
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: December 6th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Don’t forget Beartracks is in town Friday night and they have a new band member
The Press Republican reports
Posted: November 12th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Here’s your weekend Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: October 16th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Phish to jam in Syracuse on November 22
The Post-Standard reports
Posted: October 10th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Peru couple kick-off Community Church coffeehouse on the 16th
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 8th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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A great place to visit and to bring visitors
John T. Ryan Listening to visitors’ on a recent tour of Plattsburgh’s Champlain Valley Transportation Museum the common remarks heard were , “This place is wonderful!” This place is impressive!” and “They’ve added so much since the first time I visited.” While the museum focuses on the Lozier, the luxurious car manufactured in Plattsburgh […]
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Battle of Plattsburgh Celebration
By Donald McBrayer The Battle of Plattsburgh, which ended the final invasion by Britain during the War of 1812, was celebrated this Saturday with a very impressive reenactment & parade. The streets were lined with families, coming together to celebrate a very important day in America’s history. On September 11th 1814 a British army under […]
Posted: September 13th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Three St. Augustine’s Knights commissioned as Lay Ministers
Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill, Brian Mulcahy and Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan Three members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 were commissioned as lay ministers in ceremonies today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Council Grand Knight Allen Dixon was on hand to congratulate Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill and Brian Mulcahy. […]
Posted: September 13th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene including Backwoods Pondfest here in Peru
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: September 11th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Here are your Battle of Plattsburgh weekend events
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 9th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Applefest information is now online
By Donald McBrayer Plans for the 32nd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest are well underway. It is going to be a great celebration this year with some very exciting attractions. If you want to keep track of all that will be happening, would like to help out, or would like to invite friends from out of […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Summer Gazebo Concerts over for the season
By Donald McBrayer This summer’s Gazebo Concert series is wrapped up for the season. For the past several weeks our Sunday evenings have been filled with the music of many very talented local musicians. Their performances at the Gazebo provided a great opportunity for families to get out a bit (even when it rained), and spend […]
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Town Board News.
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Phish packs SPAC
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Here’s the Adirondack weekend music scene
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Eat desserts to your heart’s content and help deserving animals
The Elmore SPCA continues its wonderful series of creative fundraisers with “an evening of delicious delectable desserts and exhilarating eclectic entertainment.” It will take place on Friday, August 28th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Tickets are $15.00 in advance; $20.00 at the door; $5.00 for children 6-12, and […]
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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