Hill and Hollow Music Presents

ARKAI & Martin Shamoonpour

Sunday, November 3, 3 pm

Electroacoustic duo ARKAI has been creating a tsunami of enthusiasm in the North Country and Vermont with electrifying live performances that fuse classical virtuosity with the electricity of rock and the spontaneity of jazz. Juilliard-trained artists Jonathan Miron and Philip Sheegog transform the beautiful tones of violin and cello into epic soundscapes. With “Crossroads,” their debut album of originals, they have charted a new course in music for the 21st century. The November 3rd show at the historic Strand Theater in Plattsburgh is the capstone event of their “Crossroads” tour and they are pulling out ALL the stops with an extravagant light show and video projections. Further artist info and videos HERE.

A special opening act by Assyrian artist Martin Shamoonpour— another favorite with Hill and Hollow Music audiences—will be “icing on the cake.” A virtuoso on the daf and flutes, jaw harp and more, Martin will introduce his latest super-cool music project with bassist Kenny Vymislicky, blending Middle Eastern folk with electronic and ambient sounds. Martin has performed widely with Journey West, the Dara Anissi Ensemble, and David Krakauer’s “Good Vibes Explosion.” 

Tickets for ARKAI and Martin & Kenny are available in person at the Strand Center for the Arts box office or HERE.

Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh

Adult Ballet Barre & Flow Class

Fall Ballet Barre and Flow class taught by choreographer, Rebecca Kelly, at the Cloudsplitter Studio at Tahawus Center, in Au Sable Forks. 

Designed for mixed experience levels–from exploring “brave and curious beginner” to “I used to dance.” Enjoy a beginner’s / returnee–level fitness class that uses elements of ballet to strengthen, stabilize, and stretch. This 5-week series begins Wed. Nov 6, 5-6pm through Dec 11. Find out more. Bring a buddy! RKBallet@gmail.com. Reserve your place today!

Tahawus Center, 4234 Rt 9N, Main Street, Au Sable Forks

Downtown Artist Cellar Call for Artists

Art on East Main Street Exhibit

Friday, November 29 to Tuesday, December 31 

Opening Reception Friday, November 29,  5 to 7 pm

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, Art on East Main Street, open to all living artists—both emerging and professional—aged 18 and older. Please note that DAC members are not eligible to participate.

Artwork will be juried based on gallery standards and space limitations. Notification of the juried results will be available on DAC’s website on November 23rd. Awards will be announced at the opening reception, and award winners will have the opportunity to be showcased in DAC’s Member Gallery in 2025.

See the full prospectus HERE.

Downtown Artist Cellar, 410 East Main Street, Malone

Image:Outside Pouring Light Studios by Jackie Ta

Belden Noble Memorial Library Presents

How to Photograph a Political Convention and Keep Smiling

Saturday, November 2,  7 – 8 pm

Photojournalist Barry Goldstein has covered the events of 9/11 in NYC, Katrina in New Orleans, and embedded with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. But nothing quite compares with covering a national political convention. 

This past summer, Barry attended both the Republican and Democratic conventions, photographing for New England Public Media. His work includes portraits of, and interviews with, convention goers. Barry will show images from the conventions, play interview excerpts, and talk about the highs and lows of this type of journalism, and how people can always surprise you. Barry Goldstein is the author of Being There: Medical Student Morgue Volunteers following 9/11 ( Master Scholars Press, 2004) and Gray Land. Soldiers on War (W.W. Norton, 2010). His coverage of the 2020 Presidential Inauguration received a 2022 Communicator Award for New England Public Media.

Photo: Patti Jette/NEPM

Belden Noble Memorial Library, 2759 Essex Rd., Essex

River of Mountains

Monday, November 4, 7 – 8 pm, FREE
This is a virtual program

In River of Mountains, author Peter Lourie combines the Hudson’s rich history and descriptions of some of the region’s most impressive landscapes with the residents of its mill towns, the loggers, commercial anglers, and barge pilots — all of whom are proof that the river is still a thriving, vital waterway. Join Peter Lourie as he talks about his canoe adventures on one of the country’s greatest rivers.

Learn more and register HERE.

Duck for President

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 2 pm, free

Join us for a special Election Day Storytime! We’ll be reading Duck for President by Doreen Cronin, a humorous story about a duck who decides to take on the world of politics and run for office! After the story, participants will create campaign posters for Duck.

This program is intended for children ages 5-9 but is open to all. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required.

This program is free and does not require registration.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

The Waterhole Presents

Jimkata, with special guests Strange Cereal

Saturday, November 2, 7:30 pm

Jimkata’s music blurs the line between organic and electronic. Think swirling synthesizers and anthemic hooks meets bold and intoxicating arrangements. Opening up the night is local band, Strange Cereal with their blend of ethereal
funk and rock music. 

Tickets HERE.

The Waterhole, 48 Main St, Saranac Lake