Did you know…

That past issues of the e-News are archived on the ADK A&E website? You can revisit any story. Just go HERE and look at the upper left for “E-NEWS ARCHIVES.”

Let’s say you want to check that full schedule for the Winter Carnival again, the one we ran earlier this week. Go to “E-NEWS ARCHIVES,” and enter “Winter Carnival” into the search bar.

Ta-da! There’s the issue with the Winter Carnival schedule included.

There is so much wonderful stuff happening in the arts and entertainment community these days—see The Waterhole’s music schedule and/or the Empire State Games in this issue—and ADK A&E provides you with a resource to keep up.

As always, just let us know if you have any questions.

The Whallonsburg Grange Presents

Tri-Lakes Humane Society Presents

Rotary Club Variety Show

Friday, February 09, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

The Rotary Winter Carnival Show features the Carnival Royalty, High School Carnival Court dance routine, High School choral ensemble, and musical and dance acts by local students and artists. It will be a classic Carnival evening, closing with the Rotary Dancers rendition of New York, New York.

All proceeds benefit local charities in Saranac Lake.

Tickets available for $20 at Chamber of Commerce, Ampersound, NBT Bank, and online (for $25) HERE.

Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake

Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton Hosts

Astronomer Aileen O’Donoghue

Sunday, February 11, 10:30 am

The Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton serving the North Country will host Dr. Aileen O’Donoghue as a pulpit guest for the service Immersed in Wonder. All North Country community members are welcome and invited to attend.

Dr. O’Donoghue is a research astronomer specializing in radio frequency observations of galaxies.

Learn more about Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton HERE.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 1/2 E Main St, Canton

The Empire State Winter Games

The largest Olympic-style winter sporting event in the Northeast for all ages & abilities.
Thru February 4, 2024, various times and locations (see schedule below )

The The Empire State Winter Games are held courtesy of a partnership between the Adirondack Sports Council (ADKSC); the towns of North Elba, Wilmington, Tupper Lake, Harrietstown, and Brighton; the villages of Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Paul Smiths, Wilmington, and Saranac Lake; the counties of Essex and Franklin; Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).

The ESWG is a community-driven event that celebrates athletes, winter, and the Adirondacks. With three days of competitions, an opening ceremony, and a 700-mile torch relay, the ESWG is a destination event for the whole family.

From Friday thru Sunday, athletes from ages 8-80 will compete in 25 winter sports, including sliding sports, figure skating, sled hockey, winter bike, and more.

See full details including the full schedule HERE.

The Waterhole Presents

14 Bands in 8 Nights!

We are offering full week VIP passes for Winter Carnival at the Waterhole!

This pass grants you entrance to every show of Winter Carnival from Feb 2nd to Feb. 11th, 2024. $76.00 – 8 SHOWS – Save $24.00.

Purchase pass HERE.

Waterhole Music Lounge, 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake

$160,000 in State Funding Available for Arts Projects

Jefferson, Lewis & St. Lawrence Counties

The St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLC Arts) has received a 60% increase in state funding for 2024. This means that SLC Arts will be distributing $160,000 throughout the North County to support 2024 arts programming. Grants are project-based, community-focused, and can represent any artistic discipline.

SLC Arts offers three grant opportunities. The Individual Artist Grant funds the creation of new work within a community setting; the Arts Education Grant funds creative learning experiences; and the Community Arts Grant supports public arts programming and fosters creative communities. Grants are open to artists, arts organizations, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, government entities, Tribal Nations and unincorporated collectives throughout St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

The grant application deadline is March 01, 2024. For the 2024 grant cycle, ALL APPLICANTS are required to attend an info session or meet with the Grant Coordinator before submitting an application.

More information is HERE.

Lake George Winter Carnival

All weekends in February

Lake George Winter Carnival, held since 1961, begins this weekend featuring its ever-popular Outhouse Races, whether or not the lake’s ice has formed in time.

Relish the warmth of tasty samples during the chowder, chili, BBQ, and chicken wing cook-offs. Witness the always hilarious and fun outhouse races—a crowd pleasing favorite – as well as ATV races, polar plunges, fireworks, and more.

Kids can participate in children’s activities, go for a pony ride, and sip hot chocolate. And that’s just a sample; there’s so much fun for everyone.

View the complete list of events and activities HERE.