Yes, it really is Adirondack A&E e-News # 500!

Today marks the 500^th issue of the ADK A&E e-News. Wow—we are thrilled about that, and we hope you are too!

From the inaugural issue on December 1, 2021, we’ve worked to cover the vibrant arts and entertainment community inside and just outside the Blue Line. Through these fun and, yes, ‘entertaining’ years, we have appreciated all the kind words about what ADK A&E has come to mean to you.

So to help us celebrate, you can help us grow! 

If you know someone who would like to receive Adirondack A & E’s e-News, please forward this message to them and point out the button at the bottom of this message that says, “Subscribe to the Newsletter.”

If you’re a really good friend (!) you could also point out the event calendar and directory on the website at https://adirondackaande.com/.

There’s no charge for any of this—though donations are gratefully accepted to help offset our costs. See the box below for details on how.

Lastly, as we said back in ADK A&E e-News # 1: please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have suggestions or thoughts on Adirondack A & E—we’d love to hear from you!

Beth & Tim Rowland, Editors
Adirondack A & E (ADK A&E)

Adirondack Center for Writing to Host 

Semifinals of the National Poetry Out Loud Competition

Thursday, February 20, 5:30 pm

ACW will host the regional semifinals of the National Poetry Out Loud competition. This national program gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to perform poetry on stage and compete for scholarships and other prizes.

In the North Country semifinals, teens from around the region will recite poems by some of the country’s most renowned poets and will be judged on accuracy and performance. The winner will advance to the New York State competition in March. This event is free; anyone interested in attending can learn more and RSVP HERE. 

ACW, 15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

Hiring: Executive Director, Lake Placid Sinfonietta

The Lake Placid Sinfonietta seeks a visionary Executive Director to build on the orchestra’s rich history and deep community ties to shape its future as the premier performing arts organization in the Adirondacks. The Executive Director mobilizes the resources, personnel, and operational
capacity to deliver a world-class summer orchestra festival that meaningfully engages the local community and also draws people from across the region and beyond.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the Sinfonietta’s chief executive with overall responsibility for development, administrative, and financial operations, and is an integral partner to the board in crafting the strategic vision for the Sinfonietta.

Visit HERE for more information.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to EDsearch@lakeplacidsinfonietta.org.

Old Forge Library presents

Poetry Reading with Jessica Cuello

Tuesday, February 20, 6 pm

The Old Forge Library is pleased to host a Poetry Reading with award-winning poet and author Jessica Cuello.

Jessica is the Poetry Editor at Tahoma Literary Review and teaches French in Central New York. Her most recent book Liar, selected by Dorianne Laux for The 2020 Barrow Street Book Prize, was honored with The Eugene Nassar Prize, The CNY Book Award, a finalist nod for The Housatonic Book Award, and a longlist mention for The Julie Suk Award. Cuello was awarded The 2022 Nina Riggs Poetry Prize, two CNY Book Awards, and the 2016 Washington Prize among others. In addition, Cuello has published three chapbooks: My Father’s Bargain (2015), By Fire (2013), and Curie (2011).  In 2014 she was awarded The Decker Award from Hollins University for outstanding secondary teaching.

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., Old Forge

Tannery Pond Center Widlund Gallery presents

Adirondack Wildlife: Paintings & Gourd Sculptures by Timothy Sauter

Tuesday, February 18 – Saturday, March 29

Opening reception Friday, February 21, 5 – 7 pm 

Artist Statement: I confess that my whimsical drawings started as doodles. Everyone likes to doodle while on the phone, at the beach, trouble sleeping, event in school, right? But I guess I got carried away. With the introduction of a wide variety of new markers, my creative juices flourished. Hence, my doodles became finished colorful master pieces.

Learn more HERE.

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society Presents

Save the Date!

SLC Arts Council presents

Kindred Spirits: Murder Mystery Dinner

Saturday, February 22, 5: 30 doors open

Join us for an unforgettable evening of suspense, intrigue, and delicious cuisine at Kindred Spirits, an immersive murder mystery dinner event hosted by SLC Arts and brought to life by the talented Grasse River Players. 

Enjoy a night of captivating performances, interactive storytelling, and perhaps a visit from Otto himself! Eat a delectable dinner crafted by Big Spoon Kitchen and a cash bar will also be available throughout the evening to keep the drinks flowing as you work to uncover the truth.

Grab your detective hat, bring your best sleuthing skills, and prepare for an evening full of mystery, drama, and delicious food. Will you be able to unravel the secrets of Kindred Spirits? Or will you be left in the dark with the killer among you?

Get your tickets HERE.

The Creative Spirit Community Center, 6-8 Raymond Street, Potsdam

Chapman Museum presents 

Storytime at the Museum

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

Tuesday, February 18, 10 am

Celebrate Black History Month with a special Storytime at the Museum! We’ll be reading Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly and Winifred Conkling. This inspiring story shines a light on the remarkable achievements of four brilliant Black women whose work at NASA transformed the space race and changed history forever.

After the story, children are invited to get creative by coloring images of these trailblazing women.

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