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An amazing number of regional Solar Eclipse Events

3/11/2024 – Plattsburgh, NY – As the celestial event of the decade approaches, the Adirondack Coast community is abuzz with excitement, gearing up for an extraordinary celebration surrounding the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. From captivating educational experiences to celestial-themed festivities, both residents and visitors are in for an unparalleled cosmic adventure. Solar Eclipse […]

Let the good times enroll: Syracuse University is one of the top five party schools in America

Seven colleges from all over the state are among the top 100 party schools in the U.S., Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture at Academy Awards, Emma Stone takes best actress

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

The Howl Story Slam returns for its 8th season

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) and North Country Public Radio (NCPR) have announced the first five Howl Story Slams of the 2024 season. “Anyone can sign up to tell a story. Stories must be: true, under five minutes, adhere to the night’s theme and told without notes.” The first event is set for Wednesday, […]

Metal Night at Livingoods

Peru Drama Club Presents “Mean Girls”

Musical navigates the challenges of high school with humor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hill and Hollow brings Ron Schwimmer to Saranac

Rob Schwimmer inhabits the same universe as the elusive Triple Helix—one that doesn’t exist except for his invention. He is the master of his musical kingdom where he, playing solo, conjures a sound world created by his singular virtuosity at the piano, theremin (on which he’s considered to be one of the world masters) and […]

Adirondack Coast Arts and Crafts Fair Comes to Clinton Community College

Spring Show to Showcase Regional Artisans Plattsburgh, NY – The region’s largest Spring Arts and Crafts Fair returns and will take over the gym at Clinton Community College on Saturday April 20th, 2024, from 10am-4pm. Adirondack Coast Events is proud to present the largest Spring Arts and Crafts Fair that the region has to offer. […]

Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, more to play Syracuse amphitheater for Outlaw Music Festival

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

“Create Camp” at the Strand

New Lease on Life: Airborne releases 2024 schedule

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Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Open 2024 Summer Camp Registration

ALBANY, N.Y. – Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) has opened its 2024 summer camp registration for all three of its American Camp Association Accredited camps – Camp Is-Sho-Da in East Greenbush, Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George and Lake Clear Camp in Lake Clear near Saranac Lake. GSNENY camps are a community shaped […]

Peru, NY, February 8, 2024, 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. Ausable Point Campground overlooking our beautiful Lake Champlain

Local educator Jim Howard reflects on his youthful misbehavior, struggles with his father, and the good people who helped him find a better path

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

Schuyler Falls, NY, February 4, 2024, 3 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park.

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend, complete with ice castle

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Stand Center for the Arts launches “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign

The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the public phase of its ambitious “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign. This significant initiative aims to secure $905,000 in funds for the comprehensive infrastructure improvements in our 95 year old arts center building. This campaign is a pivotal step in ensuring the longevity of the […]

Doobie Brothers Schedule SPAC Concert

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2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]

The Wild Center nominated again for Best Science Museum in U.S.

Fans can vote once a day till Feb. 12 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

YESTERDAY, A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES coming to the Stand

  · Tickets are LIVE! Buy them online at StrandCenter.org, in-person, or call us at 518-563-1604

Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake

Listen to this man sing!  Click here for the NCPR story 

Please welcome to the stage the FIRST Strand Center performance of 2024 HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS – The Bob Seger Experience!

This 9-piece band is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. They pride themselves on carrying on the legacy of Bob Seger’s unforgettable high-energy shows, roaring, raspy vocals, and the groundwork Bob has laid over the past 30 years. Get your tickets NOW at StrandCenter.org

Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

Click here for the NCPR story