AUTHOR ADVICE

Don’t miss Jamie’s Sheffield’s advice about finding success in self-publishing!

February 24, 7 to 8 pm via Zoom

Our February author is Jamie Sheffield, author of the Tyler Cunningham Adirondack mystery series and the recent children’s book, Chili: The Grumpy Tortoise. He’ll talk about his decision to self-publish and the success he’s found in selling books directly to his ever-growing fanbase. Learn more about him HERE.

Register HERE.

AFTER 10 YEARS, IT’S COMPLETE!

The North Creek Mosaic Project
Ten years ago, artist Kate Hartley saw the large concrete wall on Main Street in North Creek as the perfect canvas for a very unique, very large-scale art project.

Today, that 180-foot stretch of bland, concrete wall is one of the largest pieces of public art in the North Country in what has been a community wide art participation program, with a generation of kids volunteering for the project.

Click HERE for North Country Pubic Radio’s Monica Sandreczki’s interview with Kate Hartley and see photos of this amazing work.

AUTHOR SIGNING (AND TASTING!) WITH KIM VESPA

Saturday, February 19, 2022, 1 to 3 pm

Join us for a very special cookbook signing with Kim Vespa at The Bookstore Plus!

Kim Vespa is a Lake Placid local! From 1980 to 1997 she cooked at the family restaurant, the Villa Vespa. In 1998 Kim opened Villa Vespa Pasta & Sauce Company which became a Lake Placid staple for 20 years!

Now, Kim created the cookbook, “Villa Vespa” so we can all still enjoy the food she and her family lovingly made for us over the years.

Already have a copy? Make sure to stop by on Saturday, February 19th to get it signed! Do not have a copy? We have them in the store! You can order yours online or come on down to 2491 Main St. in Lake Placid.

KING RICHARD

February 19, 2022, 7:00 pm

Come see this terrific movie on the big screen at the Grange with our new laser projector!

A crowd-pleasing, heartwarming story about Richard Williams and his daughters, Venus and Serena.

Will Smith gives the performance of his life in this inspirational family drama about perseverance and the pursuit of excellence. Based on the true story, “King Richard” follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends, Serena and Venus Williams.

“Marvelous” – New York Times.

“Thoroughly entertaining” – Washington Post.

“Fun from start to finish.” – Wall Street Journal.

Presented by the Champlain Valley Film Series.

$7 adults / $4 under 18

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be shown to attend Grange events. Thanks for your cooperation!

1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg

NOBUNTU

An a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe

Sunday, February 20, 20222, 7:30 pm

Nobuntu has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel.

The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements.

More information including a music video, and ticket information HERE.

FINDING BEAUTY IN THE FAMILIAR

Through February 26

Finding Beauty in the Familiar shares a story of two perspectives from the first-place winners of Gallery @ LPCA’s 2020-21 Juried Shows. From the swirling textures and colors highlighted by Eleanor Sweeney’s playful photography to the warmth and light infused in Paul Pedersen’s lifelike oil paintings, both artists seek to reveal what is extraordinary about ordinary objects.

Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat 1-5 pm. Show may also be viewed online.

More information is HERE.

17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid