Adirondack A&E e-News # 169
Winter Speaker Series at the Tupper Arts Center


The Waterhole’s New Years Eve Bash with Feat Raisinhead
December 31st, 2022, 7:30 pm
Get more info and tickets HERE.
Waterhole Music Lounge, 48 Main St, Saranac Lake

First Day Hike
Point Au Roche State Park
Sunday, January 1, 2023 11 am
Join us to welcome in the New Year as we explore the nature trails and look for wildlife in the diverse habitats of the park! There will be a leisurely option (shorter and slower) and a speedier option (longer and a bit faster).
Depending on trail conditions there may be cross-country ski/snowshoe options for the hike. We have a limited number of snowshoes in all sizes available to borrow: first-come first-served. If you have your own equipment bring it! For more information please call (518) 563-6444.
Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh

NYE Celebration at the Hotel Saranac
Let’s toast to the New Year!
On New Year’s Eve, join us for dinner from 5pm-10pm at Campfire. Then come party in The Great Hall Bar with us and The Handymen from 5pm-8pm and Silver Arrow Band from 8:30pm-12:30am! Our NYE party is open to the public, featuring a cash bar, tasty treats, and a complimentary bubbly toast at midnight.
Details and a full schedule are HERE.
Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St., Saranac Lake

Village of Champlain First Day Walk
Sunday, January 1, 2023 AT 1 pm, Champlain Meeting House
Come join us for our fifth annual first day of the year walk. Several routes will be proposed and walkers can choose what fits their ability. Hot chocolate to follow!
Champlain Meeting House, 11175 Route 9/Main St Champlain
New Year’s Day Lake George Polar Plunge
Take a New Year’s Day Swim! Be a Part of This Epic Lake George Tradition!
Every year, hundreds of people gather on the frosty shores of Lake George for a daring New Year’s Day swim known as the Polar Plunge. That tradition continues this New Year’s Day at Shepard Park Beach.
Register for the Polar Plunge on New Year’s Eve from 11 am to 5 pm or on New Year’s Day starting at 10:30 am at Duffy’s Tavern. Signup is $10 and directly benefits the Springfield Shriners Hospital and Lake George Volunteer Fire Department. Long-sleeve shirts will be available for $10.
A New Year’s celebration follows the Plunge at Duffy’s Tavern from 2 to 6 pm, with live music from Dirt Cheap.
Find more details HERE.
Duffy’s Tavern, 20 Amherst St, Lake George


The Great Gallery Gala
Saturday, December 31st from 8 pm-1 am
Join us for a Roaring 20s themed New Years Eve party in our beautiful historic 1924 Vaudeville Theatre with live entertainment and a special speakeasy for our members!
100% of the proceeds from the night will support the purchase and installation of new lights in our art gallery!
More info and tickets HERE.
Strand Center for the Arts23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh