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Upper Hudson Musical Arts News

Upper Hudson Musical Arts, Inc. (UHMA), would especially like to thank the Glenn & Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation for their generous grant that assisted in free tickets and transportation for...

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North Country native coming home for book launch

Carol (Sears) Hoenig carried a story with her for more than 20 years before finally sitting down to write “Of Little Faith,” which will be launched in Plattsburgh Nov. 7.

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New logo for Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

Members of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee Tuesday, Oct. 15 unveiled a new logo during their monthly meeting at the Saranac Lake High School.

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Murder at the big reveal of “Golden Asp” Relay for Life Fundraiser

Guests are invited to a two-night viewing of the grand Egyptian Asp, the dinner will be hosted for its extravagance and mystery and possibly a murder. The Curse of the Golden Asp Mystery Dinner...

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Keene Central School forensics team to present night of performance

On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., the Keene Central School (KCS) Forensics team is offering an evening of drama, comedy, and mime.

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Willsboro Central School

Skid row, doo wop and a blood thirsty plant from outer space take over the Willsboro Central School (WCS) stage to bring the comedic musical “Little Shop of Horrors (LSH),”to life.

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Russian duo offers unique concert program

A Russian Duo will perform quintessential Russian folk music and more in a concert Saturday evening, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.

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‘Entertainers of the Year,’ Gibson Brothers to Perform at PSUC

The award-winning Gibson Brothers will return to their alma mater, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Strawberry festival honored with Heritage Award

The Wadhams Strawberry Festival, held on Father’s Day each year, was honored with the North Country Heritage Award by the Canton-based organization Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY).

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Bob Warren to perform at BluSeed

Bob Warren and Joy Mackenzie will perform at BluSeed Studios Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

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Polar Express holiday kick-off includes selection of youth guest train...

The Polar Express holiday excursions on the Saratoga-North Creek Railway smashed records when introduced in 2011. They return this year with some special amenities, to be showcased at 1 p.m. Monday...

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Open Minded Mic Night returns to BluSeed

BluSeed Studios will begin a new season of Open Minded Mic Nights (OMMN) with a fall event.

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Westport seniors to present ‘The Election’

Take the Westport Central School Class of 2014, for example. After funding for the traditional senior play was cut from the school budget, class members joined together with teachers Cathy Brankman,...

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NPR personalities include Paramount Theatre on tours

David Sedaris, the New York Times bestselling author and National Public Radio humorist, will make a stop at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m., on his 40-city tour.

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Event raises toys for Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign

Emily Estes was challenged by her mother to change the world, even if it’s for just one person. Now she has the U.S. Marine Corps and North Country Honor Flight helping her do it.

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Voices of Thanksgiving

On Sunday Nov. 24, the Middlebury College Community Chorus will offer its annual Thanksgiving concert at 3 p.m. in Mead Chapel on the College campus.

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Focus on Entertainment: Nov. 15-21

Bringing you the music and performance news from around the North Country.

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Downtown Gallery to open new exhibit

A new exhibit will open at The Downtown Gallery in Ticonderoga as part of the community’s annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas. “Adirondack Landscapes” by the Upper Hudson Valley Water Color...

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Anne Cady’s art is visual poetry

New Haven artist Anne Cady is getting a lot of attention these days.  Last week, the Vermont Historical Society chose Cady’s painting, titled “Thanks for Helping”, as the signature artwork for the...

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Stars on Ice returns to Lake Placid Dec. 28

Figure skating legend Kurt Browning will be back in Lake Placid for the holidays with Elvis Stojko, Joannie Rochette, Jeffrey Buttle, Kimmie Meissner, Ryan Bradley and many more of his skating friends,...

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Artist Guild welcomes two new members

The Adirondack Artists Guild has recently welcomed two new members.

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Migrant workers topic of library lecture

Ever wonder who picks the apples we purchase in our grocery stories or at the various orchard farms stands that dot our region? More often than not migrant workers - immigrant migrant workers - pick...

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Sorcery, passion, treachery, revenge on stage at Mount Saint Joseph Academy

Sorcery. Passion. Treachery. Revenge. All are part of Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s fall show, William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”

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Open House to showcase the Art of Chazy school children

The decorations for this year’s Christmas open house celebrated on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at the Chazy Public Library were created by the second and fourth grade students of Grace Potthast’s...

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The Logger's Holiday Variety Show to visit Rutland

Rusty Dewees, “The Logger”, will return to the the Paramount Theatre with his 2013 Logger Holiday Variety Show, Nov. 29-30.

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Champlain Chorale to welcome holiday season

The Champlain Valley Chorale will present its annual Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Schroon Lake and again Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at the First United...

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Novelist to share his recollections of poet Robert Frost

An Adirondack novelist and boat-builder is to offer his personal insights into the life and works of poet Robert Frost.

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Jamie Lee Thurston to perform benefit concert for Vergennes Opera House

The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House are urging neighbors and friends to come out to the Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. for a memorable evening with country music star Jamie Lee...

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Widlund Gallery to exhibits works by watercolor society

The Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society’s Members Exhibit will be on display at Tannery Pond’s Widlund Gallery in North Creek from Nov. 23 - Dec. 26.

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Focus on Entertainment: Nov. 23

Symphonic Band presents “JFK Memorial Concert, Symphonic Band presents “JFK Memorial Concert, Night of Nations annual showcase of student acts from around the world, Northeastern Clinton Central School...

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Art gallery finds new home

NorthWind Fine Arts gallery has moved!

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Indian Lake artist awarded national recognition for work

The Coutts Museum of Art, in El Dorado, Kansas has juried Joann Quinlivan’s pastel painting entitled “Yosemite Falls” into the 2014 Paint the Parks Exhibit “celebrating America’s National Parks.

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The arts are alive on Middlebury’s campus

In the case of historic Middlebury College, among the juicy low fruits dangling for locals to pluck and savor is the Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts, located along Route 30, on the west side...

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Middlebury Community Players announce auditions for "Four Bears"

The Middlebury Community Players have announced plans to stage the comedy "Four Bears" by David Van Vleck, Jr., at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury in February.

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Classical guitarist Xuefei Yang to perform

China's most accomplished classical guitarist, Xuefei Yang, will perform Dec. 6...

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Broadway Direct returns to Vergennes

The music and performing arts students at Vergennes Union High School started the school year off with the disappointing news that their auditorium would not be available for their fall production,...

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Organizers lay out plans for 2014 Empire State Winter Games

The 2014 Empire State Winter Games, set to take place Feb. 6-9, will feature some new events and new venues for the 34th annual sporting competition, something that members of the regional organizing...

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Au Sable Valley hosts student musicians for Area All State

More than 250 students from Essex and Franklin County schools made their way to Au Sable Valley to participate in the annual Zone 6 Area All State Concert Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Lake George Arts Project, mayor plan ambitious Nashville-style country music...

The Lake George Arts Project has achieved remarkable success in presenting acclaimed jazz musicians in its annual Lake George Jazz Weekend — now the group is preparing plans to hold a festival of...

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On the rails: Vermont train songs, stories by Rik Palieri at the Sheldon Museum

Middlebury's Sheldon Museum once again hosts its annual model electric trains event rolling down the tracks. To add to the festive atmosphere, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m, the Sheldon will present...

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ELCS seniors to present humorous look at college process

The senior performance of the skit-based play, “14 Ways to Screw up your college Interview,” will be performed by 13 student-actors at the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7...

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Hinesburg Artist Series brings community together for the Christmas season

The annual Hinesburg Community Christmas Concert, presented by the Hinesburg Artist Series, will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, 4:30 p.m. at St. Jude Church.

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Music veteran Terri Senecal Returns to Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh native Terri Senecal returns to the North Country to share her experiences teaching and monitoring music programs at NCCCA Arts Center.

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Broadway comes to Ticonderoga schools

Ticonderoga students got a taste of Broadway recently. The Learning Arts, a collaboration of music and education professionals, recently presented “Broadway and Carnegie Hall” to students.

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Annual Chazy Central Holiday Concert to be held Dec. 8

The annual Chazy Central Rural School music department holiday Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium.

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Holiday Stroll returns to Lake Placid village

The Sixth annual Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll is fast approaching, Dec. 6 - 8.

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Vermont women are true virtuosos

A dynamic group of virtuoso Vermont musicians, Heliand Consort, performs engaging classical music, from the baroque era through 20th century and contemporary repertoire. The local group—comprised of...

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Ticonderoga artists create mural on retaining wall

A retaining wall on Wicker Street in Ticonderoga is becoming a work of art. Work has started to paint a mural on the concrete structure near Inter-Lakes Health. It’s scheduled to be completed in the...

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Adirondack Folk School to hold holiday artisans’ fair

Traditional Adirondack crafts will be demonstrated by skilled artisans, and their work will be for sale Friday evening and Saturday at the Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzere.

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Local food, handcrafted gifts & sustainability are focus of annual Christmas...

A group of people dedicated to strengthening community ties and raising the standard of living for local people are holding an event that combines a sale of locally crafted goods aalong with spirited...

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