Conversations with the Past with Dr. Hadley Kruczek-Aaron

SUNY Potsdam archaeologist Dr. Hadley Kruczek-Aaron will share a behind-the-scenes look at the archaeological research project featured in the documentary Searching for Timbuctoo (dir. Paul Miller). She will highlight the stories and experiences of the Black families who came to the Adirondacks to establish a 19th-century farming settlement known as Timbuctoo. She will describe the discoveries made, lessons learned, and questions that remain in the decades-long search for sites associated with this community, which was formed to create opportunity, fight for racial justice, and change American history in the process.

This program is free but requires registration. Register HERE.

Radio Voice In Concert at Jay Entertainment & Music Society (JEMS)

Amos & Julia Ward Theater 15 Parkside Drive, Jay

Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) Presents

Here and There

Friday, February 23 – Friday, March 29
Opening Reception Friday, February 23, 5 pm
Closing Reception Friday, March 29, 5 pm

Here & There is a group show of ten regionally and nationally known artists. The theme of Here & There is explored in each artist’s selection of works, interpreted literally or metaphorically; some pieces are inspired by motifs or scenes close by, while other pieces are inspired by subjects or concepts farther afield. The works in the exhibit offer visitors to the gallery a variety of genres, stylistic approaches and mediums to take in. Each artist demonstrates a recognizable artistic voice, honed after years of devotion to their art practice.

The artists exhibiting are: painters Susan Beadle (acrylic), Eden Compton (gouache and oil), Cindi Handy (watercolor), Fred Holman (oil), Ann Larsen (oil), photographer Gary Larsen, sculptor Ronn Mattia, painters Jill Murphy (oil), Pamela Stendardi (watercolor and ink), and Diane Swanson (watercolor) .

LARAC Mountain Gallery, 21 Bay Street, Glens Falls

SLC Arts Presents Poetry with a Purpose

Imagining the Animal, Imagining Ourselves

With Sarah Barber

February 27, 2024, 6 – 7:30 pm

Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St #1, Potsdam

Whallonsburg Grange Winter Lyceum series, Author! Author!

The Whallonsburg Grange Winter Lyceum series, Author! Author!, will feature presentations by a rich selection of writers discussing their new work, published and in-progress. They will talk about their research, tell interesting anecdotes, discuss mistakes they made and what they left out, and explain what they learned in the process of writing and from discussing their books with live audiences. The series provides a closer look at these books and an opportunity to exchange ideas with the authors.

The Lyceum series, now in its fifteenth year, takes place at the Whallonsburg Grange, 1610 NYS Route 22 in Essex, NY. $5 suggested donation. More information is HERE.

Discounted tickets for Bluegrass in Heaven available until February 29!

September 13 – 15, 2024

Silver Bay YMCA is pleased to announce the return of its premier family-friendly musical festival, Bluegrass in Heaven.

Bluegrass in Heaven is a family friendly music festival like no other. This multi-night event offers globally renowned headliner bands, multiple regional bands, music instruction opportunities, and more.

Find out more HERE.

Silver Bay YMCA , 87 Silver Bay Rd, Silver Bay