Bernadette Sunderlin named as View’s new Executive Director

Steve Sayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bernadette Sunderlin as the new Executive Director of View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. 

“Bernie” is well-known to the Old Forge community, having served as a leader at View for 11 years. Over that time, her roles have included Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Associate Executive Director and, most recently, the Interim Executive Director after the retirement of Catherine Underhill  this past June. 

“Bernie Sunderlin was selected to lead View into the future due to her extensive success as CFO in building a strong financial position for View,” says Sayer. “She is well known and respected by View’s community of members, volunteers, donors, and visitors. She brings impressive management skills for hiring and developing a strong staff of professionals who bring View’s extensive year-round calendar of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and events to the Adirondack region. The View Board sees an exciting future for View under Bernie’s leadership.”

View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

The Grange Lyceum Series presents

The Light and the Living: An Illustrated Talk by Bill McDowell

Tuesday, October 7, 7 pm

Over the years Bill McDowell has established a contemplative practice in taking photographs. He’s interested in exploring the photograph as a poetic document, both in the single image and sequentially across many photographs. 

In this illustrated talk, Bill will discuss the trajectory of his photographic work, as well as photographs he’s made in the past year while on a sabbatical. 

Tarot cards and Roxham Road. Ashes and the night sky. Killed negatives and spiritualism. Lake Champlain and the unabashed joy of photographing nature.

Additional details HERE.

Whallonsburg Grange, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg

Bell Fire Arts Collective presents

Speakeazy Storytelling Open Mic at Old Soul Taproom

Wednesday, October 8, 7 pm

Hoist your favorite beverage in the cozy comfort of PlattsburgH’s Old Soul Taproom with host Alex Clark for an evening of storytelling. Sign Up list opens at 6:45 (if you want to tell a story). 

Come and share your story or just listen as community members and visitors from all walks of life, backgrounds and orientations come together and connect through the sharing of personal stories in a safe, supportive environment free from pressure or judgment. No experience necessary.

Any story is perfect: from your life story to what you saw in town last week. Family stories, funny stories, heartbreaking stories – anything you want to share. You are welcome to tell from the head and heart or to read your story.
When your name is called, the stage is yours for seven minutes.

Tellers and would-be tellers learn more HERE. 

Old Soul Design Shop, 124 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh

Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory presents

Blinded by Science

Presented by Jeffrey Miller, Adirondack Sky Center Board Member and St. Lawrence University Professor

Cygnus Virtual Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7 pm, virtual event, via Zoom

Radio astronomers have long had to deal with human-created sources of interference when scanning the heavens: radio transmissions, microwave ovens, Wi-Fi routers, cell phones. As technology advances it creates more problems for astronomers trying to understand the nature of the Universe. Satellites in orbit around the Earth have frequently caused streaks on photographs taken through large visible-light telescopes, but with the increase of large “satellite constellations” we are now also seeing interference at radio wavelengths. St. Lawrence University astronomer Jeffrey Miller will talk about some of these sources of radio telescope interference, and the measures that astronomers are undertaking to protect the darkness of the night.

Register HERE.

The Bookstore Plus and The Innovation Hub at Northwood School present

Book signing and conversation with Joan O’Leary, local author of A Killer Wedding

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6 – 8 pm

Join us at The Innovation Hub for a book signing and to discuss Joan O’Leary’s novel, A Killer Wedding.

A Killer Wedding is an escapist mystery that proves you’ll never forget your wedding day…especially if it starts with a murder. Set against the dazzling backdrop of ultimate luxury and an endless reveal of surprises, A Killer Wedding is a fast-paced, humorous mystery the pulls back the curtain on toxic family dynamics hidden beneath the surface of billionaire-level wealth.
 

Joan O’Leary was lucky to grow up in the village of Lake Placid New York, a wonderful community that continues to champion and nurture artists and storytellers.

The Innovation Hub at Northwood School (next door to The Bookstore Plus), 2495 Main Street, Lake Placid

Kori Albrecht Officially Named as LARAC Outreach & Grant Director

LARAC (Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council) is delighted to announce that Kori Albrecht will officially take on the permanent role of Outreach & Grant Director as of September 24, after serving as Interim since July 1, 2025. LARAC’s Community Outreach & Grant Director plays a key role in managing and promoting the Statewide Community Regrant Program (SCR) in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). In addition, the Outreach & Grant Director oversees membership management and marketing and promoting of LARAC activities to the community and beyond.

Find out more HERE.

Fort Ticonderoga  with Mountain Lake PBS will host

The American Revolution, special preview screening event for the new PBS series 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:30 pm

Fort Ticonderoga in partnership with Mountain Lake PBS will host a special preview screening event for the new PBS series The American Revolution. 

Guests will enjoy scenes from the upcoming series, a Q&A with historians from Fort Ticonderoga, and a guided tour of Fort Ticonderoga’s newest exhibit “Revolutionary Anthology: Subjects, Citizens, Service.”

Admission is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, RSVP HERE. 

Fort Ticonderoga,  102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga

Conversations with the Past

How the Bicycle Changed the World, presented by John Strough, Queensbury Town Supervisor

Wednesday, October 8, 7 pm

Did you know that a local man once held the title of the fastest cyclist in the world? Or that the bicycle played a key role in advancing gender equality?

Join us for a special presentation with John Strough as he explores the fascinating history of the bicycle, and how this simple invention transformed daily life, society, and culture as the world pedaled into the twentieth century.

This program is free for Chapman Members or $10 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited.

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

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

Sponsored by Bluebird Collective Wellness & Studio

Full Moon Witches, Warlocks, & Cryptids Paddle

Monday, October 6, 4:30 pm

Share a cauldron beverage and head out on the water from Ives Park boat launch!. A limited number of watercraft will be available to rent from the Ives Park boathouse. Paddlers are encouraged to wear their finest witch/warlock/cryptid attire.

Donations will  support SLC Arts and Potsdam Pride.

Additional info HERE.

Ives Park, 3 Riverview Drive, Potsdam

In Case You Missed It

Stalking Tranquility

James Lancel McElhinney profiles photgrapher Russ Hartung, whose work is on exhibition at Whitcomb’s Community Space gallery through October 25. 

Hartung’s work is also the subject of a new book—Adirondack Solitude: Peace and Stillness in the Adirondack Wilderness.

Read McElhinney’s piece Stalking Tranquility HERE.

Historic Saranac Lake presents

Remembering Matty: A Special Presentation

Tuesday, October 7, 6 – 7 pm

Remembering the great baseball pitcher, Christy Mathewson, on the 100th Anniversary of his death in Saranac Lake. Featuring stories, artifacts, and a video interview with Eddie Frierson, star of the play, “Matty.”

Register HERE.

Historic Saranac Lake,89 Church St., Suite 2, Saranac Lake

Sponsored by the Warren County Commission for the 250^th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Colonial Dinner at Seasoned

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Last day for reservations Thursday, October 9 

The Warren County 250^th Commission for the Anniversary of the American Revolution is excited to once again partner with Chefs Bolton and Mariano of the SUNY Adirondack Culinary School at Seasoned Restaurant for a colonial dinner featuring 18th century dishes, served in a buffet style setting. Cost is $60 per person.  Menu details and reservations can be made through the Warren County Historical Society at secretary@wcnyhs.org or at 518-743-0734.

Additional details are HERE.

Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave, Glens Falls