The Essex County Arts Council (ECAC) announces

Casey Galligan is new ECAC Arts Administrator

The ECAC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Casey Galligan has joined ECAC as its new Arts Administrator.

While we are sad to see the wonderful Susan Hughes, our former Arts Administrator, leave the Adirondacks to be with family, we will not forget her contributions over the past five years. She provided wise and thoughtful support and networking to our many Essex County artists and arts organizations over the past years. 

Casey  is a long-time advocate for the creative community in the Adirondacks. A former Board Chair of the Upper Jay Art Center, she brings deep experience in arts administration. With a strong background in organizational leadership, grant administration, and community collaboration she will make a meaningful contribution to the work of the Essex County Arts Council.

Casey says, “I am deeply committed to supporting and promoting the arts 

throughout Essex County and am honored to bring my experience and enthusiasm to the Essex County Arts Council.”

Casey can be reached at admin@essexcountyarts.org.

Learn more about the Essex County Arts Council HERE.

Lake Flower Landing Presents

Tannery Pond Center’s Widlund Gallery presents

Watercolor: Masters & Students

Tuesday, November 25 – Saturday, January 3
Reception Friday, December 12, 4 – 6  pm

Local Watercolor Instructors – Jan Palmer, Kate Hartley, Diane Swanson and Sarah Yeoman – will exhibit alongside their adult students’ paintings, at Tannery Pond Community Center’s Widlund Gallery. Over 50 local artists will be represented. Viewers will have a chance to experience watercolor techniques and styles, from beginners to masters. Many of the works will be for sale.

Tannery Pond Center, 228 Main St, North Creek

Elizabethtown Social Center presents

Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop  

Monday, November 24, 4 – 5:30 pm

Kick off the holiday season with a splash of color and creativity with a hands-on floral workshop led by Sarah of Boquet Valley Blooms. Learn how to design your very own Thanksgiving floral cube centerpiece. Perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday table.

$75 to enjoy the workshop & to bring home a beautiful arrangement! All materials are provided, including a special gold floral cube vase and a carefully selected mix of seasonal flowers. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or a fresh, colorful addition to your thanksgiving table, this workshop offers a creative and relaxing way to spend an evening.
 

The event is open to all ages, making it a wonderful opportunity for family members or friends to create together.

Space is limited. Don’t miss this chance to learn a new skill, meet fellow flower enthusiasts, and take home a stunning floral creation perfect for your thanksgiving table and celebration!

To register & for more information visit HERE. Contact us at 518-873-6408 or news@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org with any questions!

Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US Route 9, Elizabethtown

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming!

Locally, November 26, various times (see schedule)

Mark your calendars and polish those jingle bells, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will soon be on its way to Upstate New York.

Each year, this dazzling, brightly lit train rolls across the rails spreading holiday cheer and helping fight food insecurity. The train travels along the historic Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways, bringing with it twinkling lights, live music, and a powerful message of giving.

In addition to other stops, the Holiday Trail will be coming to these towns in ADK A&E’s readership areas: Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh, and Rouses Point Junction, New York/Quebec.

More informational, the music line-ups, and the full schedule are HERE.

Watch a video of the 2024 Holiday TrainHERE.

North Country Community College (NCCC) presents

Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, November 23, 10 am – 3:30 pm

The event features homemade crafts, holiday gifts, home décor, food, and more.

Sparks Athletic Complex, 23 Santanoni Ave, Saranac Lake