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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 […]

Enjoy Babbie Museum Family Activities on June 7 & 8th

Peru – Fun for the whole family! Museum Days at Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road on 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. The Peru SPCA will be […]

Beauty is Springing Forth and There’s Much More to Come

By John T. Ryan Most local residents know the Harkness to Clintonville Road as a short cut to AuSable Forks and the Adirondack Region. Many people think of it as a lonely highway known for the blueberries on the Clintonville Plains. But for past the few summers, passersby have noticed a thing of beauty about […]

New Executive Director Named for the Strand Theatre and North Country Cultural Center for the Arts

The Strand Theatre and North Country Cultural Center for the Arts are pleased to announce Jessica Dulle as their new Executive Director. Dulle’s experience will lead both the Strand Theatre and the North Country Cultural Center of the Arts as they officially merge under the name The Strand Center for the Arts. Dulle holds a […]

Opening Reception of the Art Exhibition “Impromptu”

PLATTSBURGH, NY— The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition, “Impromptu,” which features works by Lynn Manning and Erik Wilson on display in our Main Gallery from May 9th to June 14th, 2014. Pairing the photographic work of Manning and the painting and sculpture of Wilson, the show […]

North Star Underground Railroad Museum To Open for the Season

The North Star Underground Railroad Museum opens for a 4th season on May 3rd. The museum exhibits portray compelling stories of freedom seekers (former slaves) who passed through Northeastern New York and the Champlain Valley, many of them going to Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Displays include a multimedia production of the story of John Thomas […]

Girl Scout Camp Has Openings

A Message From The Girl Scouts of NENY The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) offers a magical camp experience for girls. At camp girls have the opportunity to meet old and new friends, gain confidence in their skills, and feel good about who they are while learning new things! Girl Scout camp offer […]

Peru Library Book Sale Coming Soon

Spring Book Sale: Friday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peru Free Library, Main Street, Peru NY

Grant Awards Celebration at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts

PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK–The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) is pleased to announce the Second Annual Tri-County Decentralization Grant Awards Ceremony set for May 9 at 5:30pm in the Main Gallery of the Art Center at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. Thirty plus artists and arts organizations from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties […]

NCCCA Announces the Adirondack Coast ARTWays 2014 Call for Artists

PLATTSBURGH, NY- The North Country Cultural Center and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau are excited to announce the call for entries for this year’s Adirondack Coast ARTWays competition. The theme of this year’s Adirondack Coast ARTWays is the Battle of Plattsburgh Bicentennial. Two hundred years have passed since military forces battled for colonial rights off […]

Babbie Museum Season Opening Only 30 Days Away

Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum Season Opening – May 10-11, 2014 – Hours 10am – 4pm. Plowing and planting with antique farm equipment ongoing throughout the weekend. Other demonstrations include the shingle mill and blacksmith shop. A perennial plant sale will be held. 518-643-8052 http://www.babbiemuseum.org/

43 Projects Reap the Benefits of the Annual Volunteer Event!

On Saturday, April 5th, 2014 volunteers across Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties will lend their hand to the annual Day of Caring event hosted by United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., North Country Regional Volunteer Center, Project H.E.L.P. at SUNY Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau.  With the help of more than 500 […]

Enjoy Delicious Pot Roast on Saturday, April 12th

St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a pot roast dinner on Saturday, April 12th from 4 to 6:30 PM at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  $10 per person, children 12 and under $5.  Take-outs are available. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Peru Should Have a Walking Trail by October 31

By John T. Ryan The final costs will exceed estimates by about 15% –$100,000–, but in a few weeks Peru residents should see work commencing on the Little Ausable River Walking Trail. The Peru Town Board at its March 24th meeting unanimously approved a bid of $809,799 from Steven E. Fuller Excavating of Keeseville. Three other […]

Peru Free Library to Host Wine Tasting; All Proceeds Benefit the Library

Wine Tasting: featuring Dessert wines, Ports and Scotches Peru Free Library Friday, March 28 6-8pm $10.00 donation to the library

People Are Volunteering, But Projects are Needed

Plattsburgh, NY – 3/03/14 – On Saturday, April 5, 2014 the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is teaming up with the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau and Project H.E.L.P. at SUNY Plattsburgh for the Annual Day of Caring.  This volunteer-driven event has hosted projects ranging from cleaning homes of senior citizens, helping complete projects […]

Live Music at the Peru Free Library

Cabin Fever Concert with Dave Ruch Thursday, February 27  7:00 pm Internationally acclaimed musician Dave Ruch, a singer, entertainer, historian and comedian performs songs and accompanies himself with mandolin, banjo, guitar and sometimes spoons. It should be a memorable evening with this engaging musician and performer. This concert is underwritten by our Friends of the […]

Corned Beef, Ham Cabbage, and Irish Music and Dance

St. Monica’s Court Catholic Daughters will host its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner on Saturday, March 15th from 4 to 6:30 PM at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  The sumptuous meal will feature corned beef, ham, cabbage along with music provided by Don McBrayer, George Shnob and Elizabeth Churchill. Deirdre O’Callaghan and Taylor Morse dance Irish […]

Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend

Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack –

Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum Lectures Feature History

Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum Lectures Feature History – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Web portal connects Adirondack dots

Web portal connects Adirondack dots » Local News » Press-Republican.  Click here to go to the visitadirondacks website 

North Country lands 6 bass tourneys

North Country lands 6 bass tourneys » Local News » Press-Republican.

United Way Day of Caring

Join us April 5, 2014 between 9am-7pm, and volunteer your time to make Clinton, Essex & Franklin counties a better place. To sign-up, simply complete the project application form below to register your team. If you’re interested in more information please call (518) 563-0028  Day of Caring.  

Executive Director – NCCCA. FT job | ART JOBS New York

Executive Director – NCCCA. FT job | ART JOBS New York.

Charity Fund-Raising Dinner – Families Welcome

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 11th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. “ALL YOU CAN EAT” spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, […]