Arts & Entertainment

North Country Arts Center opens summer show

North Country Arts Center opens its third Art in Chestertown exhibit of 2013, “Bountiful Summer,” with a reception on Friday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Singers, dancers and musicians wanted

A Talent Show, open to ALL Warren County youth ages 3-21 years, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 during the Rural Heritage Festival & Youth Fair

Traditional rural skills to be demonstrated at Thurman 'Woods Walk'

Age-old woodworking and construction skills — along with crafting techniques — will be demonstrated at the 'Woods Walk' expo set for set for Saturday in Thurman.

Gibson Brothers begin new tour with guests on mandolin

The Gibson Brothers are maintaining world-class caliber performances this spring while promoting their newest album thanks to a succession of professional guests on the mandolin.

Lake Geo. Italian street festival this weekend

European culture and traditions are to be celebrated this weekend in Lake George, as thousands are expected to participate in the first-ever Lake George Italian Festival — which promises activities for people of all ages.

Thurman native honored for artwork

An artist with local roots has won a prestigious regional award of excellence for his artwork.

Exhibit in Lake George: Kozol’s abstract art, inspired by nature

Melanie Kozol's paintings are glorious, harmonious eruptions of color — inspired by nature. Her work is to be on exhibit beginning Saturday May 4 in the Lake George Arts Project's Courthouse Gallery.

‘Go Digital or Go Dark’ campaign under way

Almost 200 people made their way into the main screening room at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid April 26 to help launch a campaign to keep small town movie cinemas in the Adirondack region alive.

Dan Berggren releases new CD, 'Tongues in Trees'

Writing an objective review of Dan Berggren’s new CD — “Tongues in Trees” — is impossible for me. I’m too close to the situation.

Local theaters unite to raise funds for digital equipment

The Adirondack North Country Association and local theaters are hosting a kickoff event for the “Go Digital or Go Dark” fundraising campaign Friday, April 26, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid.

Casino forum to feature gaming expert

For years, controversy has surrounded the concept of hosting a casino in Lake George. In an effort to explore the initiative, Village Mayor Robert Blais has invited a gaming industry executive to speak at an upcoming public forum on the issue.

Lake George Community Band to perform

The Lake George Community Band has entertained audiences for a decade with their mix of show tunes, march music, plus popular jazz and blues favorites. The ensemble will be performing Saturday April 20 for their first presentation of 2013.