Ft. Ticonderoga Virtual Author Series Presents

Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty

By Stephen Brumwell

Sunday, April 13, 2 pm, virtual

Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty traces Arnold’s journey from enthusiastic support of American independence to his spectacularly traitorous acts and narrow escape. Stephen Brumwell’s research leads to an unexpected conclusion: Arnold’s mystifying betrayal was driven by a staunch conviction that America’s best interests would be served by halting the bloodshed and reuniting the fractured British Empire. Brumwell joins us less than a month away from the 250th anniversary of Arnold’s and Ethan Allen’s historic capture of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775, to explore Arnold’s contributions to the early years of the American Revolution.

Online pre-registration is required. Register by 5 pm this Friday, April 11.

Find out more and register for link HERE.

Twolined Studio Presents

Saranac Lake Art & Science Series

Thursday, April 17, 6:30 pm

The second of the three planned Art & Science events, topics on April 17 will range from clay to wetlands to photography and poetry, and the evening will include a musical performance from tabla musician Alan Simon.

Speakers will be:

Michele Drozd, the co-founder and executive director of Craigardan, who will weave together the science and art behind ceramics—starting with geological origins, a brief historical “scientific/alchemy” context, and the modern day material science which allows potters to make and fire their work. Michele wants people to be intrigued with clay as a material and an art form so that they give it a try!

Saikat Chakraborty, faculty member at Paul Smith’s College teaching chemistry. When not teaching, he will often be found outdoos with his dog Moose and his camera. As an international transplant in the Adirondacks with a background in scientific education, he is able to experience the natural world in a uniquely delightful way and is passionate about sharing his outpourings with the broader community. To this end, Saikat employs expressive photography and creative writing to tell stories about the environment at the intersection of science and the arts. His images strive to be metaphors for his experiences, not documentary evidence, of being outdoors.

Keeley Jock grew up in Akwesasne, from her strong belief in the Seven Generations philosophy taught to them at a young age, it moved them to obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Science from Paul Smith’s College, with the dream of doing something bigger than herself in this world. With a keen interest in wetland ecology and botany, Keeley wrote their undergraduate thesis on Indigenous Knowledge informing EPA standard wetland assessments to help improve regulations for highly impacted/less pristine wetlands. Keeley’s talk will explore wetlands, indigenous knowledge, and the value of knowledge keepers.

Find out more and purchase tickets HERE.

Hotel Saranac Ballroom, 100 Main St, Saranac Lake

Champlain Valley Film Series

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge Presents

Cloud Baby—A Psychedelic Clown Performance

Saturday, April 19, 2 & 7 pm

Michael Galligan returns to the North Country to share his latest solo comedic performance Cloud Baby. Don’t miss this hilarious and touching performance. Cloud Baby knows weather. He feels all of it. That rainstorm the other day was totally exhausting, right? But he really wants to know: do you feel it, too? He really needs to know. Tell him now. Tell him how you feel. Faster. Cause you don’t wanna see him when he’s angry.

Cloud Baby is a solo clown show created and performed by Michael Galligan and directed by Bailey Nassetta. Their last collaboration, BANANA, performed at Cannonball in 2023. It was called a “comedic tour de force” in a 5-star review by The Interrobang in Edinburgh.

Due to limited seating we suggest purchasing tickets ahead of time or emailing info@upperjayartcenter.org to RSVP..

Details and get tickets HERE.

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge,2198 9N, Upper Jay

Seagle Festival Announces Landmark 110th Season of Performances in 2025

Seagle Festival, the premier opera and musical theater producing organization in the Adirondack region, is thrilled to announce its exciting summer and fall season for 2025, marking its historic 110th year. 

“Our upcoming summer and fall productions offer a diverse range of theatrical experiences, ensuring there’s something to captivate every audience member,” says Seagle Festival Artistic Director Darren K. Woods.

 Unless otherwise specified, all performances will be held at the charming Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater on the Seagle Festival campus. 

Seagle Festival 2025 Schedule of Performances:

Old Friends & New – June 28 at 7:30 PM

The Pirates of Penzance – July 9, 10, 12 at 7:30 PM, July 11 at 2:00 PM

Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers – July 12 at 10:30 AM*

Carmen – July 23, 24, 26 at 7:30 PM, July 25 at 2:00 PM

Seagle 110 – American Composers Concert – August 2, 2:00 PM

Mayo Buckner – August 6, 7, 9 at 7:30 PM, August 8 at 2:00 PM

Anything Goes  – August 20, 21, 23 at 7:30 PM, August 22 at 2:00 PM

Music of the Night  – September 5 at 7:30 PM*

* also on tour, check website for details

More info and tickets are HERE.

Seagle Festival, 999 Charley Hill Road, Schroon Lake

The return of a favorite from past seasons, Tuesdays@ALCA will again feature a wide-ranging lineup of full and part-time resident Adirondack performers.

Come celebrate the diversity and talent of our region, featuring genre-leaping programs by performers from close to home.

These performances will be offered on a donation-only basis, providing entertainment at an affordable price for a fun night out in the middle of the week.

See the full schedule HERE.

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, 8897 State Rte. 30, Blue Mountain Lake

Lake Placid Center for the Arts Presents 

Two High School Exhibitions

Annual High School Juried Art Show

Thru Saturday, May 17

Closing Celebration Friday, May 2, 4 – 6 pm

Lake Placid Center for the Arts presents the Annual High School Juried Art Show to recognize the artistic talents of middle and high school students in the Lake Placid region.

The full list of accepted works is HERE.

24 Hours: High School Photography Exhibition

Thru Saturday, May 17

Closing Celebration Friday, May 2, 4 – 6 pm

Lake Placid Institute for the Arts & Humanities presents 24 Hours: A Photographic Interpretation of Life in the Adirondacks Photography Exhibition.

See the full list of selected works HERE.

LPCA, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid