Snowfort Books presents

Jude Brothers, with Hamilton Belk 

Thursday, October 16, 7 pm

Join us in the stacks at Snowfort Books for a night of live music featuring touring musicians Jude Brothers and Hamilton Belk. Suggested donation: $10–$15.

About Jude Brothers: A folk-derived singer-songwriter from Arkansas, Jude Brothers blends whimsy and tender-heartedness in a distinctive writing style marked by congenial contrasts—passionate & playful, calculated & relaxed, approachable & quirky.

About Hamilton Belk: Multi-instrumentalist and producer Hamilton Belk hails from the depths of Maine by way of the Carolinas. In 2013, Belk “picked up the sad machine and a tig welder and took a deep dive into the world of steel.”

Snowfort Books, 6592 Main Street. Westport

Trillium Chamber Music Players 

Saturday Oct. 18 at 7 pm, Hand House, Elizabethtown
Sunday Oct . 19 at 2 pm, St. Eustace Church, Lake Placid

There is so much contrast in this program of short delights, we had to design two different flyers. On the one hand are several unusual works including Tarantula for solo viola; Disturbed Nights by John Hawkins, a set of variations inspired by a “mildly disturbing picture;” and an oboe-viola duet entitled Brief Encounters. On the other hand is a lighthearted trio by Pucihar; selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs for voice and piano; and Schoenfield’s heartfelt prayer, Achat Sha’alti for flute and piano.

Hand House, 8289 River Street, Elizabethtown

St. Eustace Church, 2450 Main St, Lake Placid

North Country Children’s Museum Presents

North Country Children’s Museum, 10 Raymond St, Potsdam

Learn more HERE.

Tupper Arts presents

Russ Hartung lecture and book signing

Saturday, October 18, 5 pm

Join photographer Russ Hartung  for a special lecture and book signing of Photographic Composition—Beyond the Rule of Thirds. Discover how better composition can add drama and depth to your photos—no matter what kind of camera you use.  

Don’t miss this inspiring evening with one of the region’s most insightful photographers!

Image: Solitude

Tupper Arts, 106 Park St., Tupper Lake

Downtown Artist Cellar presents

Poetry @ DAC: An Evening of Words and Connection

Thursday, October 16, 7 pm

Downtown Artist Cellar invites the community to an inspiring evening of poetry featuring Craig Milewski and Gianna Montagno. The evening will include featured readings, an open mic to follow, and light refreshments.

Craig Milewski, a poet, painter, and retired professor, resides in the northern Adirondacks. After twenty years teaching at Paul Smith’s College, he now dedicates his time to creative pursuits. His courses ranged from ecology and restoration to creative writing and the humanities, exploring how wilderness and reflection shape an ecological conscience. A graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program, his poems have appeared in Blueline and The Midwest Review. His forthcoming poetry collection, Deliver This Way, will be released by Bee Monk Press of New Hampshire.

Gianna Montagno is a music educator, clarinetist, and arts advocate originally from Delmar, New York. She earned her B.S. in Music Education with a minor in Spanish Translation from The College of Saint Rose (2022) and a Master’s in Clarinet Performance from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music (2023). Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Music Education, she teaches private lessons and actively advocates for the importance of music and arts education in schools. This event marks the debut of her first book of poetry.

For more information, visit HERE or follow @downtownartistcellar on social media.

Downtown Artist Cellar, 410 East Main Street, Malone

PB&J: Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz presents

Dawn Tyler Watson & the Ben Racine Band (Montreal)

Friday, October 17, doors open at 6:30 pm, music  7 to 9:30 pm

Canada’s queen of soulful blues returns to Plattsburgh! Dawn Tyler Watson, JUNO winner, International Blues Challenge winner, and Blues Blast winner, brings her powerhouse voice, gospel-soaked soul, and high-energy stage show to Retro Live for one unforgettable night! Backed by the Ben Racine Band, expect deep grooves, lots of fiery horns (and mouth trumpets), and songs that lift the spirit and move the feet. 

We transform Retro Live into a true music club, two stories, a large stage, high-topped tables, and a roomy dance floor.

Details HERE.

Retro Live, 14 Margaret St, Plattsburgh

Champlain Valley Film Series Presents

Upper Jay Art Center Presents

Raising Daughters and Robby Hecht

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8 pm

Don’t miss this dynamic double-bill show, featuring two acts straight from Nashville! Raising Daughters and Robby Hecht each bring their unique take on progressive country folk.

Raising Daughters ain’t for the weak. The country folk duo, led by Josette Axne and Hallie Riddick, interrogates the ever changing role of a daughter. Grounded in sound that is “reminiscent of The Staves and Indigo Girls with lots of harmony and humor” (Laura Shine, Louisville public media), the Daughters strive to bring perspective to conversations of girlhood, coming of age, and legacy. Hallie, a Kentucky native, and Jo, a Coloradoan born and raised, melded their musical backgrounds and histories to create a nostalgic and rooted sound.

Robby Hecht has been captivating audiences as a touring singer-songwriter for over two decades, combining quietly impactful songwriting reminiscent of Tom Waits or Jim Croce with the graceful vocal resonance of James Taylor. With a remarkable blend of insightful lyricism, memorable melodies, and a voice that carries both strength and tenderness, his music resonates with audiences from all walks of life.

Additional info HERE.

Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 State Hwy 9N, Upper Jay