Adirondack A&E e-News # 549

Opening Tonight!
Peru Free Library Presents
Living Landscape: Paintings and Prints by Noah Bonesteel
Friday, June 6 – Friday, August 29
Opening Reception tonight, Friday ,June 6 , 5-7 pm
An exhibition exploring the interconnectedness of life and human relationship with nature.
Peru Free Library, 3024 N. Main Street, Peru

Whitcomb’s Arts Hosts
Boquet Valley Arts Invitational Exhibition
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Opening Reception Wednesday, June 11, 5 – 7 pm
This exhibition will showcase art from students in grades K-12 within the Boquet Valley Central School District. Student’s artwork will be selected from all grades based on creativity and originality. There will be pieces from multiple artistic mediums, from sculpture and ceramics to drawing and painting.
If you have a student in the district or are just interested in student artwork in the area, please come see the talent and creativity of young people in our community. This area has some extremely imaginative students who are excited to show off their artwork! Don’t miss this opportunity to see students’ artwork on display in this awesome space!
Additional details HERE.
Whitcomb’s Arts, 1598 NYS Rt 22, Essex

Old Forge Library Presents
2025 Local Art Exhibit
Submissions due June 21
Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, August 9
Opening reception Thursday, July 3, 5 – 7 pm
The Old Forge Library is now accepting submissions for its 2025 Local Art Exhibit, an annual showcase that celebrates creativity in our community. The deadline to submit artwork is June 21, 2025.
This open, non-juried exhibit features two-dimensional works in a wide range of media. Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to participate. Accepted media include photography, oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, printmaking, quilting, and drawing.
Submission guidelines can be found HERE or in printed form at the library.
Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge
Moore Bros. Jazz
Keene Arts, 10881 NYS RT 73, Keene


Downtown Artists Cellar Presents
Pastel Perspectives: Adirondack Pastel Society
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Saturday, July 26, 2025
Reception: Friday, June 13, 5 – 7 pm
The Downtown Artist Cellar (DAC) and the Adirondack Pastel Society (APS) are pleased to present a collaborative member exhibition, showcasing the diverse talents of APS artists.
This exhibition serves as both a celebration of pastel artistry and an opportunity for the community to engage with the medium. APS is dedicated to providing education on pastel techniques and fostering opportunities for artists to share and learn.
This year’s exhibition honors Becky Harblin, a longtime member of both DAC and APS, recognizing her artistry, contributions, and dedication to the arts community.
Learn more about DAC HERE.
Image: “Today is Looking Up” by Catherine LaPointe Vollmer
Downtown Artist Cellar, Main Gallery, 410 East Main Street, Malone

Adirondack Center for Writing Presents
Retro Dance Party ACW Fundraiser
Friday, June 13, 2025, 7 pm
Get ready to boogie! Kick off the summer with ACW’s Retro Dance Party fundraiser at Mt. Pisgah. Everyone knows we can throw a great party so dust off your dancing shoes and your favorite outfit from the 60s, 70s, or 80s, and why not, the 90s too—the best outfit from each decade will win a prize! (Dressing up isn’t required, of course.)
The night will also include a cash bar, retro snacks, a live auction, and music and joy by ECHO of The Station.
All proceeds support your favorite ACW programs and events.
Get tickets HERE.
Mt. Pisgah, 92 Mt Pisgah Ln, Saranac Lake

Ice Cream Social
Friday, June 13, 2025, 1 – 4 pm
Celebrate the start of summer! Tannery Pond Center will serve up ice cream on the porch—come an enjoy a scoop or two! Ice cream sodas, ice cream Sundae’s or just plain ice cream.
Details HERE.
Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Mountain Lake PBS Presents
Beyond the Peaks Film Fest 2025 Awards Showcase
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 7 pm
Join us on the red carpet as we recognize the exceptional achievements of our local student filmmakers! Arrive early to walk the red carpet, enjoy a selection of student films up on the big screen and celebrate our young filmmakers as they accept their well-deserved trophies on stage.
Tickets are free, but please RSVP HERE.
Strand Center Theatre, 25 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh
