Exciting News from WAI

We Are Instrumental sending 10 students to Crane Youth Music Camp this summer

As apart of We Are Instrumental’s Golden Opportunity Initiative, ten talented students from the North Country have received full scholarships to attend the Crane Youth Music (CYM) camp this summer.

CYM is the  elite, immersive program hosted at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

WAI’s Golden Opportunity Initiative removes barriers for students in rural and under-resourced districts, opening doors to world-class training and artistic growth.

Later this summer, the Golden Opportunity CYM cohort will reunite  for a celebratory concert showcasing all they’ve learned at CYM—details to follow.

The selected students are:

Mikaela Aby Chretien Bugtong, NCCS

Evan Jacques, Peru Middle School

Sophia West, Franklin Academy

Tristan McIntyre, Schroon Lake Central School

Hannah Botto, Brushton Moira Central School

Emily Gardner, Fort Edward UFSD

Treyce Elethorp, Ticonderoga high school

Jorge Sotomayor. Tupper lake middle high school

Cetta Sexton, Saranac Middle School

Olivia Burgin, Beekmantown High School

Find out more about We Are Instrumental HERE.

The Mill Presents

Find out more HERE.

The Mill, 6679 Main St, Westport

Guide Boat Art Show

Picnic on the Farm

Reber Rock Farm details HERE.

Essex Farm details HERE.

Caroga Arts Collective presents

Symphonic Sparks 

Thursday, July 3,  7:30 pm 

Celebrate Independence Day with an unforgettable evening of music under the stars!

The Caroga Arts Ensemble will light up the stage with patriotic favorites like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture (arr. Josh Henderson), Stars and Stripes, and more festive favorites. Joining us for the evening are two special guests: Eddie Barbash, saxophonist, and Alex Moffatt, comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member.

Find out more and get tickets HERE.

Sherman’s Park, Pavilion Stage, , 114 East Shore Road West, Caroga Lake

The Wild Center presents

Get Outside Festival

Thursday – Sunday, July 3 – 6

Unplug and reconnect with the natural world at the Get Outside Festival—a four-day celebration of outdoor adventure, creativity, and hands-on exploration. 

Festival highlights include live glassblowing demonstrations from the Corning Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop, the You Otter Run 5K, guided canoe trips on the Raquette River, fly fishing, nature journaling, and building stick forts. Guests can also tap into their creative side with outdoor art projects, nature-inspired crafts, and guided painting sessions.

See the full schedule and get tickets HERE.

The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake

Saranac Lake ArtWorks presents

ArtMarket at Berkeley Green

Thursday, July 3, 3 – 7 pm

Members of Saranac Lake ArtWorks will be selling their handcrafted creations in Downtown Saranac Lake at Berkeley Green. Discover and purchase unique, one-of-a-kind pieces—from handmade jewelry, paintings, glasswork, books, wood and more.

As you wander through, take time to explore the local shops, galleries, and restaurants that make Saranac Lake so special. It’s an afternoon of art, creativity, and community you won’t want to miss!  The backup location in case of inclement weather is Hotel Saranac.

More about Saranac Lake ArtWorks  HERE.

Tannery Pond presents

Kids’ Art at the North Creek Farmers Market

Weekly on Thursday’s, July 3 through August 28, 2 – 4 pm,  at the North Creek Farmers Market

All are welcomed. Bring children of all ages to paint, color, decorate, design, and be creative. This event is Free!

For more information call (518) 251-2505 or email: director@tannerypondcenter.org

North Creek Farmers Market, Railroad Pl, North Creek

The Bookstore Plus presents

Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, July 1, – Sunday,  July 27,  9 am – 8 pm

Where’s Waldo? In LAKE PLACID, of course!

Join the scavenger hunt to find the iconic children’s book character, with his red-and-white-striped shirt and black glasses, hidden in twenty-five local businesses, including Origin Coffee Co., USA Hockey, Gallery 46, and more! Find Waldo Local is a wonderful way to support the Shop Local movement by increasing foot traffic to a variety of stores.

To join in the fun, people can simply pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Lake Placid!” stamp card at any of the participating stores. With each miniature Waldo they spot, searchers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Waldo’s special 2025 red and white-striped magnifying glass in The Bookstore Plus! Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes, donated from local businesses. 

All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at The Bookstore Plus on Sunday, July 27 at 4 pm.

The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street, Lake Placid

Essex Theatre Company presents

Nashville Unplugged

Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 7 pm

Celeste Krenz, Liz Barnez, and Rebecca Folsom will again weave musical magic with their singing and guitars in Nashville Unplugged. This is after their wildly popular “Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert” in ETC’s 2024 season. All three women are staples of the American music scene, hailing from diverse backgrounds and performing their own music, as well as that of others, in numerous festivals nationwide.

Get tickets HERE.

The Essex Theatre Company, Masonic Lodge, 2756 Essex Road, Essex

The Sembrich presents World Music Wednesdays

Cécilia: Celtic & Quebecois Tunes

Wednesday, July 2,  2 pm

Cécilia is a blend of Traditional Celtic and Quebecois music created by three of Canada’s finest musicians—Timi Turmel on accordion, Louis Schryer on fiddle and Erin Leahy on piano. While honoring their heritage as Cécilia, their music-making has an undeniably fresh and high-spirited sound that sets them apart. 

Find out more and get tickets HERE.

The Sembrich (Outdoors), 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing

Snowfort Books presents

Stories And…

Thursdays, June 26 until August 14, 3 – 5 pm

Stories and … is  weekly event for kids (ages 3–10ish). Guest presenters will read wonderful books and then lead a fun activity.

See the full schedule HERE.

Snowfort Books, 6592 Main Street, Westport