Dr. Evan P. Sullivan, assistant professor of history at SUNY Adirondack, will present the journey behind his new book, Constructing Disability after the Great War: Blind Veterans in the Progressive Era.

In this relaxed discussion, Dr. Sullivan will share the challenges and discoveries of his research, as well as the emotional insights that shaped his writing. He will also reflect on how his research led him to reconsider his own perceptions of blindness.

In Constructing Disability after the Great War: Blind Veterans in the Progressive Era, Dr. Sullivan investigates the rich lives of blind soldiers and veterans from the First World War and their families to reveal how they confronted barriers, gained an education, earned a living, and managed their self-image while continually exposed to the public’s scrutiny of their success and failures.

This program is free but requires a reservation. Space is limited. To register, call (518) 793-2826.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

Join us Saturday, March 1, 3 – 4 pm

RSVP by February 24 at admin@essexcountyarts.org

Champlain Valley Film Series Presents

Joe Newberry & Scott Hopkins

Sunday, February 23, 3 pm

Joe Newberry & Scott Hopkins are joining forces for the “Banjo Heartbeat Tour” in late February to showcase their love of the banjo and great tunes. Featuring Joe’s infectious clawhammer banjo playing and his unforgettable songs along with Scott’s unique 3-finger banjo playing, the show will be an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, music and songs. The duo will double on other instruments, do a few solo numbers and throw in a barnburner here and there!

Ticket info and more details HERE.

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Oscar Nominated Shorts

Sunday, February 23, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm

The world’s very best in short film. In one day.

View the Academy Award-nominated short films in the Animation, Live Action, and Documentary categories and see if your favorites win when the 97th Oscars are presented on Sunday, March 2, 2025!

Presented by ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures for the 20th consecutive year, this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts.

11 am Animation
2 pm Live Action
5 pm Documentary

Full details and ticket info HERE.

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

Whitcomb’s Arts Presents

Dance Jam at Whitcomb’s

Tuesday, February 25, 6-7 pm

Dance Jam is an opportunity to participate in a casual, informal, freeform dance experience.  We will let loose to a playlist of mostly contemporary music that will take us on a journey for about 45-60 minutes.  No experience is required, just dress comfy and bring your dancing shoes!

More info HERE.

Whitcomb’s Arts, 1598 NYS Rt 22, Essex