Archive for 'Arts and Entertainment'
NCPR Reports: Off the wall: a new mural in Ausable Forks
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Posted: October 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Renowned Alexander String Quartet Performs in Saranac on October 15
The Alexander String Quartet stands among the world’s premier ensembles, having performed in the major music capitals of five continents. The quartet is a vital artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, serving since 1989 as Ensemble-in-Residence of San Francisco Performances. Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the quartet’s […]
Posted: October 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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A Concert of Music About Animals to benefit Elmore SPCA
Posted: October 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru students grow knowledge and experience at the Babbie Museum
October 4, 2023, Peru – Class visits are among the best happenings at the Babbie Farm and Rural Learning Museum. Peru Elementary School 4th grade teacher Mary Jo Trombley brought her class to the museum this morning. She remarked, “The kids are thrilled when they see what’s going on here, seeing what happened one hundred […]
Posted: October 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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A spark that became a flame
By John T. Ryan Heyworth Mason Park, Peru, NY- It was about two years year ago when town councilman Melvin Irwin asked Peru Middle School art teacher Greg Badger if he’d be interested in utilizing his art talents at Heyworth/Mason Park—the town needed to replace the rotting plywood covering the window of the park’s 1836-era […]
Posted: September 26th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh rap duo goes viral after making song about Stewart’s Chocolate Milk
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Posted: September 23rd, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Cultivating Hope: 2nd Annual Event to be Held in Chazy
Chazy, NY – The Alice T. Miner Museum will host the 2nd Annual Cultivating Hope Event: A Healing Grace Center for Hope & Healing fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the museum in Chazy. The event will raise funds for Healing Grace, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support and other services […]
Posted: September 20th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Northern NY News.
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Experience the 50th Anniversary of the Adirondack Balloon Festival September 21 – 24, 2023
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Posted: September 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Billy Jones announce $3 million for Franklin County Recreational Center
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joined the community today to announce $3 million for the Franklin County Recreational Center, a new indoor sports facility in Malone. This new center will be a public-private partnership between state, county and local resources including Adirondack For Kids and other interested organizations and will […]
Posted: September 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Applefest marks 45th year on Sept. 16
Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 6th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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VPR advertises four open positions
Join the Vermont Public team! We currently have four open positions: -Director of Engineering -Education and Youth Reporter -Digital Producer -Senior Vice President of Content Find job descriptions, benefits, and salary ranges: https://ow.ly/M1w450PG8WJ
Posted: September 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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The crowd, the food, a rainbow and some kindness: Takeaways from the 2023 NYS Fair
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Posted: September 6th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Jimmy Buffett, legendary ‘Margaritaville’ singer, dies at 76
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Posted: September 2nd, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, National News.
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Downtown Plattsburgh Gears Up for Spectacular 25th Annual Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration
Saturday, 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Parade – Theme “25 years of Commemorations” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street PLATTSBURH, NY – As anticipation builds and the countdown to September 7th begins, the heart of downtown Plattsburgh is poised to burst into life with the vibrant celebration of one of its most cherished […]
Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Anastasia Pratt: “History helps us grow, move forward and succeed.”
By John T. Ryan August 31, 2023, Peru – Anastasia Pratt has accomplished many things since graduating from Peru High School in 1994. Many people know her service as Clinton County Historian; others as an accomplished bass player, vocalist, and member of several area musical groups. SUNY Empire State University students know her as a […]
Posted: August 31st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Border News, County Government News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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How did Lainey Wilson break NYS Fair concert record? And how do they calculate crowd size?
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Posted: August 25th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Statewide News.
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Bob Dylan tour dates include ‘rough & rowdy’ concerts in Upstate NY
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Posted: August 23rd, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Upstate New York.
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CVPH Summer Concert Postponed Due to Weather
Ursa and the Major Key set to perform next week PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/16/2023) – Due to rainy weather, the final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series featuring Ursa and the Major Key has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, August 23 from 6 pm to 7:30 […]
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Lake City Arts Fest returning as bigger event on August 26
Talented artists and musicians for a day-long celebration of creativity and culture to City Hall, Trinity Park and MacDonough Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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NYS Fair concerts: 2023 lineup has something for everyone; plus bold predictions
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Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Sunday night Heyworth/Mason Park Concerts attract poeple of all ages
Peru – August 13, 2023 Doug Brown (102) and his brother Cliff (a kid at 91) each drove to the concert tonight. Cliff said he’s played golf 85 times this year. Doug played outstanding golf well into his 90s.
Posted: August 14th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Excellent crowd at Heyworth/Mason this beautiful evening to see the Taylor LaValley Band.
August 13, 2023 The Town of Peru sponsors the Sunday evening concerts (6-8 p.m.) It’s a great place to see old friends. People were scattered throughout the park.
Posted: August 13th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News.
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Watershed Voices: Giving the Lake a Musical Voice
Grand Isle, VT – Join the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) for a summer edition of their Love the Lake series! Glenn McClure, an eco-composer from the Adirondacks, and LCBP Associate Scientist Mae Kate Campbell will present “Watershed Voices: Giving the Lake a Musical Voice” on Wednesday, August 16th, 6-7:30 PM at the Barn at […]
Posted: August 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Ursa and the Major Key Wraps up CVPH Summer Concert Series
Free concerts offer unique venue for families and friends to enjoy an evening together PLATTSBURGH, NY The final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series features Ursa and the Major Key. The event, which is free of charge, will take place on the hospital’s front lawn […]
Posted: August 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Essex Co. Fair returns with updates to grounds
This year’s theme is “Country Hoedown” Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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