Ti Arts Presents

Stitched in Time Curator Talk

With Maureen Folk, Curator of Collections

Wednesday, August 21, 7 pm

Maureen will delve into our current exhibition, “Stitched in Time: 1850-1950 Quilts,” exploring the fascinating evolution of quilting from 1850-1950. She’ll also share insights into the process of curating the exhibition and offer a closer look at the treasures in the Chapman’s textile collection.

This program is free but requires registration. To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

2024 Jay Day is this weekend!

Saranac Lake ArtWorks Presents

2024 Adirondack Plein Festival

Forty Plein Air artists, from 12 states, Quebec, and the Faroe islands had a great week of painting at the 2024 Adirondack Plein Air Festival. The Friday night Preview Party and Saturday’Show and Sale drew 100’s of visitors to the huge exhibit in the Town Hall.

Check out many of the winners below and watch for more coverage later this week.

All photos by Mark Kurtz, Saranac Lake NY.

The winners. From left to right: George Van Hook, Peter Seward, Oleg Shvets, Chantal Julien, Kari Ruiz, Jim Laurino, Patricia Bellerose, Patrick McPhee, and Fred Jackson.

Kari Ruiz, NY, Paul Smith’s VIC Award

Patricia Bellerose, Quebec, Adirondack Rail Trail Association Award

Fred Jackson, 3rd Place

Chantal Julien, Quebec. Adirondack Daily Enterprise Award

George Van Hook, NY, 2nd Place

Oleg Shvets, MD, Nocturne Contest winner sponsored by Tri-Lakes Federal Credit Union

Patrick McPhee, NY, Bookstore Plus Award

Peter Seward, NY, Traverse Lodge Award

Jim Laurino, CT, 1st Place

Not pictured:
Kari Ruiz, Artists Choice, Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Award
Jim Laurino, Quick Draw, Adirondack Health Award
Robin Roberts, People’s Choice, Adirondack Life Magazine Award

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

A new opera film by composer Gordon Getty

Monday, August 26, doors open at 7:30, movie at 8 pm

Join us at The Strand Schroon Lake and enjoy this entertaining film of a new opera by American Composer Gordon Getty. 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Seagle Festival.

Tickets at the door: $10 Adults, $8 seniors and children under 12.

The Strand at Schroon Lake, 1102 US-9, Schroon Lake

Cirque Kikasse

A breathtaking, open-air acrobatic circus show … on a food truck!

Friday, August 23, 2024, 7 pm
Food truck opens at 5 pm. Performance at 7 pm. More food available afterwards

Cirque Kikasse presents SANTÉ!, a dynamic circus show with high-level acrobatics, contagious energy and breathtaking balances, all on an extraordinary food truck offering craft beers and delectable grilled cheese!

Watch a trailer HERE.

Purchase Tickets HERE.

Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid

In Case You Missed It

“Theremin player evokes the spirit world and outer space”

Thereminist Rob Schwimme was interviewed by Paul Larson, host of Spotlight on Mountain Lake PBS.

Don’t know what a “thereminist” is? Here’s a hint: what musical instrument is played without being touched by human hands?

Listen to their conversation HERE to hear the answer.