Our Summer Walking Tours are back for 2025!

Summer is the perfect time to explore the rich history and vibrant stories of Glens Falls!

Join us for our exciting Summer Walking Tour series, where each tour offers a unique glimpse into the events, locations, and figures that have shaped the city. 

This summer we’re offering five different tours, each beginning at 11 a.m. and running for 1-1.5 hours.

Downtown Glens Falls Tour- June 6, July 18, & August 29

This tour explores the major historical events and figures that shaped Glens Falls, from the signing of the original land patent to becoming one of the most prosperous cities in New York. Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street.

Warren Street Tour- June 13 & July 25

From St. Mary’s Church to the Hyde Collection, this tour runs up and down Warren Street with a look at the important figures who lived here and their many contributions to the success of the greater Glens Falls region. Participants can park behind St. Mary’s Church in the designated church parking lot. Please meet in front of St. Mary’s Church, where the tour will begin.

More of Glens Falls Tour- June 20 & August 1

This tour looks at more of the historic buildings, businesses, and people that shaped Glens Falls! This time we’ll visit locations on Bacon Street, Sherman Avenue, Union Street, and more! Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street. Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street.

The HER-Story of Glens Falls- June 27 & August 15

New for 2025! This tour showcases remarkable women and their connections to Glens Falls. Some were born and raised here, while others only passed through, but each of their stories plays a vital role in shaping the history of the area. Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street.

Behind the Business- July 11 & August 22

This tour highlights some of the lesser-known Glens Falls businesses on the west side of the downtown business district from the 1860s to the 1950s. Participants can park at the Chapman Museum in the lot behind the Museum off Bacon Street.

Tours are $15/person or $10 for Chapman members. Payment is required at the time of registration.

A minimum of four participants are required for tours to run, and no more than 15 participants per tour. 

To register for June tours, please call (518)793-2826.

Line Dancing Fun Comes to Elizabethtown with Nancy Dow

Saturday, June 7, 6 – 9 pm

No experience needed—just bring your boots and a smile!

Get ready to kick up your heels at the Elizabethtown Social Center as the community comes together for an evening of line dancing led by the talented Nancy Dow. This lively and family-friendly event promises an exciting blend of music, movement, and community spirit.

Designed for all ages and skill levels, the event will feature an introductory line dancing class with easy-to-follow choreography set to a mix of classic and contemporary music. 

The event will take place outdoors, weather permitting, making it the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening with friends, family, and neighbors. Free to attend but donations are appreciated to support the Social Center’s Teen Rec programs, which fund trips and events for local teens.
 

For more information visit HERE.Contact us at 518-873-6408 or news@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US Route 9, Elizabethtown

The View Arts Center Presents

Pages in Focus: Álvaro Alejandro López & Rhoda Rosenberg

Thru Sunday, July 20, 2025

Pages in Focus: Álvaro Alejandro López & Rhoda Rosenberg features the work of two artists who, while distinct in their artistic mediums and themes, share a profound connection through their exploration of narrative, memory, and the interplay between physical objects and human experience.

Álvaro Alejandro López’s work delves into the intimate relationship between people and books. His images capture the textures, forms, and signs of use that transform books into vessels of personal and collective memory. López’s art often invites viewers to reflect on the stories embedded in everyday objects, creating a dialogue between the tangible and the abstract.

Rhoda Rosenberg, on the other hand, is a printmaker and book maker whose works often incorporate themes of personal history and identity. Her pieces use objects and imagery to evoke familial connections and cultural heritage. Her exploration of artist books and installations further emphasizes the narrative potential of physical forms.

Both artists use their chosen mediums to transform ordinary objects into profound storytelling tools. Their works resonate with a shared sensitivity to the layers of meaning that objects can carry, whether through the tactile experience of a book or the symbolic weight of personal artifacts.

Additional details HERE.

The  View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

In Case You Missed It

“Map mural: Local artists paint new downtown mural in Saranac Lake”

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise‘s Aaron Marbone profiled the newest mural in Saranac Lake, created by Michael Burpoe, with help from friends and family.

Read the full article HERE.

Image: Michael Burpoe leads a toast of his friends, family and fellow artists at the completion of the mural they all worked on at the corner of Broadway and Bloomingdale Avenue in Saranac Lake on Monday. (Enterprise photo — Aaron Marbone)

The Sembrich Presents the Sembrich Summer Festival

20th Annual Young Performers Showcase

Sunday, June 8, 2025, 2 pm

Celebrate our region’s most promising young artists with an afternoon of vocal and instrumental music, in both classical and popular styles.

The Sembrich has been a venue for young artists to learn and perform since 1924, where Madame Sembrich trained singers from The Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. Join us for this annual season opener which recalls a time when young voices echoed from the lakeside teaching studio a century ago.

Purchase tickets HERE.

The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing

Lake George Arts Project Presents

Airwaves: Painting and Sculpture by Adria Arch

Thru Saturday, June 14, 2025

This space altering installation challenges traditional expectations of color, material, and form.

Learn more, including the artist’s statements, HERE.

Image:Shape of Things, 2025, Acrylic on polystyrene.

Lake George Arts Project Courthouse Galley, 1 Amherst St, Lake George