Adirondack Artists Guild Presents

Thin Places  

Watercolor paintings by Suzanne Langelier-Lebeda 

Friday, November 1 through Tuesday, December 3

Opening reception Friday, November 1,  5 – 7

The November featured exhibit at the Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery,

Thin Places refers to beliefs by early Celtic and other Indigenous civilizations that the landscape, its mountains and rivers, are sacred, spiritual places.

This is a very personal show for Suzanne, inspired by memories of her dad driving her 11-year-old self and little sister, 7, to see her mother at The Ray Brook Tuberculosis Hospital week after week for months on end until her mom was cured and could come home. That hour of travel from Norwood to Ray Brook in those formative years shaped her love of the Adirondacks as she watched the mists unveil the mountains from the car window.

Those road trips opened her awareness of Thin Places, later reinforced by the words of John O’Donohue, the late Irish poet, who described them as thresholds: ‘…spaces where time and eternity embrace.’ These are places where one experiences emotions and an awareness of that mist, lifting and revealing a timelessness where we become part of something greater than ourselves.

Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main St, Saranac Lake

Top: Memory #1, Lower, Storm Memory #1.

SLC Arts Presents

Studio Tour 

Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3, 10 am – 4 pm

Join the St. Lawrence County Arts Council for the upcoming 37th Annual Studio Tour, a unique opportunity to explore the creative spaces of local artists and artisans! This event invites you to witness firsthand the inspiration and techniques that drive their work. By participating, you’ll not only gain insight into the artistic process but also support your community’s vibrant art scene.

Meet the artists, ask questions, and even purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the creators. Don’t miss this chance to engage with art in a personal way and discover the stories behind the masterpieces!

See the full program HERE.

Piano by Nature Presents 

Back Road Blues

Acoustic Bluesman Andy Cohen with William Lee Ellis & Eleanor Ellis

Saturday, November 2, 7 pm

Sunday, November 3, 3 pm

There has been a plethora of wonderful reviews and commentary written about all three of our upcoming artists. Each musician brings a great deal of historical knowledge and immense talent to the stage while honoring the musical traditions they laud, delighting in the creation of something novel and fresh for audiences of today. We urge you to delve into their fascinating and very special musical worlds in preparation for their visit to the Adirondacks. Each brings a lifetime of experience and their own unique views into every phrase they play, keeping this music of the past not just alive, but alive and kicking!

Piano by Nature is looking forward to presenting both concerts at the beautiful Hand House and warmly invites you to join us for a memorable evening of music, refreshments, and post-concert conversation with our amazing artists.

Learn more and reserve your ticket HERE.

Hand House, 8273 River St, Elizabethtown

Halloween Night 

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 7 – 10 pm, free

Tannery Pond Center & the Town of Johnsburg Library present  Halloween Movie Night for Kids & Teens.

RSVP: no reservations required, we will fill our auditorium of 158 but cannot overfill

Refreshments will be served!

Costumes are welcomed and encouraged!

Find our more HERE.

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Trick or Treat at the Museum

Thursday, October 31, 10 am – 4 pm

Stop by the Museum lobby in costume on Halloween for a spooktacular treat!

 Whether you’re dressed as a ghost, goblin, or your favorite character, we’ve got a little surprise waiting for you. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Fall

Ausable Theater and JEMS Present

Crystal Lake Slays

Halloween Dance Party

Thursday, October 31, 8 pm to midnight

Halloween just got scarier…

Dance til you death-drop and lip sync for your life! Ausable Theater brings on DJ’d lip sync for those brave enough to try! We double-dare you!

Amos & Julia Ward Theater, 15 Parkside Dr., Jay

Whitcomb’s Presents

Adirondack Center for Writing Presents

Comics 101 Seminar with Sumit Kumar

Saturday, November 2, 12 pm – 3 pm

Learn the basics of cartooning and storytelling with graphic novelist Sumit Kumar, owner of Bakarmax animation studio. 

Kumar will help reduce your fear of drawing with simple exercises, varied approaches to illustration, and his personal tips and tricks. Students will explore how comics tell stories using a sequence of images as they craft their own 2-panel comic. Kumar will also share about his process for drafting stories and take students through the essential elements of his studio. Finally, resources and methods will be shared to inspire students to continue drawing long after the workshop ends. 

This seminar is open to adults and young writers and artists, perfect for amateurs and those who have never made a drawing.

Details and register HERE.

ACW, 15 Broadway, Saranac Lake