The Adirondack Artists Guild presents

Winter Light, by Sandra Hildreth

Monday, December , 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026

Opening reception Friday, December 12,  5 – 7 pm

What is “Winter Light”? It’s when the snow-covered mountains turn magenta with the last rays of the setting sun. It’s when the dark forest is suddenly bright as beams of light cut through the bare trees and reflect off the snow. It’s when the pink and gold of a brilliant sunrise pours color onto ice, snow, and open water. And it is on the crisp, frigid, bright  days when intense blue shadows rake across the blanketed ground.

The oil paintings in Winter Light are by longtime member Sandra Hildreth. 

Spending much of the year outdoors doing plein air paintings, which often capture the passage of time over the course of the hours it takes to complete a painting, Hildreth completed most of the paintings in this exhibit in her studio. This allowed her more time to study and focus on the unique qualities of light in the Adirondack winter. The paintings also illustrate the many different colors of snow other than brilliant white (and NOT dirty brown!).

Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main St., Saranac Lake

Above: McKenzie in Winter, oil, 9” x 12″, plein air, 3/11/25

Below: Saranac Twilight, oil, 12” x 12″

And, in case you missed it …

The Sun Community News covered Sandra HIldreth’s Winter Light exhibit in, 

“Sandra Hildreth catches ‘Winter Light’ in ADK Artists Guild solo show. Painter understands the subtle color nuances of an Adirondack winter”

You can read the full article HERE.

Adirondack Voters for Change presents

Broken Circles, by Mac MacDevitt

Thru December 31, 2025

The Project is centered on the large scale (6 ft high x 8 ft long) Broken Circle sculpture which envisions the trusted rights and processes supporting our constitutional democracy as connected in a reinforcing circle. The Broken Circle sculpture is built with eight connectors starting with the Preamble to the Constitution and featuring 14 rights and processes—each with a warning label suggesting their special need for protection. 

The brokenness of the circle and the text on the connectors outline the artist’s concerns that our constitutional democracy is vulnerable to assault and threatened with destruction in today’s political climate.

The interactive sculpture will be on display at the Hub in Saranac Lake until the end of the year for visitors to view and to add their own personal statements to the sculpture.

Additional details HERE.

AVfC Community Hub, 28 Broadway Saranac Lake

Celebrating the Talents of Our Local Community

The Nutcracker Ballet

Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and 30, 1 pm, AuSable Valley HS

Saturday, December 6, 1 pm & 6 pm,  Lake Placid HS

Sunday, December 7, 1 pm, Lake Placid HS

The holiday spirit leaps to life in this treasured family tradition. 

Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker—the classic story of a girl and her beloved nutcracker doll that comes to life! 

It’s Christmas Eve, and Clara is thrilled to receive an intriguing present from her godfather – a nutcracker. Just as Clara’s nutcracker comes alive and transforms her night into a grand adventure that she will never forget, dancers from all over the North Country bring Clara’s vivid dreamscape to life on stage. You will be transported on an enchanted journey – from a joyous holiday party at The Stahlbaum’s, into an epic midnight battle between mice and toy soldiers, to the Kingdom of Snow, and finally through the Land of Sweets. Along the way you’ll meet iconic characters including Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Godfather Drosselmeyer, the evil Mouse King, Mother Ginger and her Gingersnaps, and of course the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier! 

Additional info and purchase tickets HERE.

AuSable Valley High School, 1490 State Route 9N, Clintonville

Lake Placid High School, 34 School St, Lake Placid

Tupper Arts presents

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday

Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29 

We are offering 10% off all Tupper Arts merchandise on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, making it the perfect opportunity to shop for unique, locally made gifts. In addition, our popular gift-bag candles are available for $20, beautifully packaged and ready for holiday giving.

Stop by, shop small, and make Tupper Arts part of your holiday tradition while supporting the artists and community that make Tupper Lake special.

Tupper Arts, 106 Park Street, Tupper Lake

The Adirondack Experience presents

The Nature of the Place by Edward Kanz

Monday, December 1, 7 – 8 pm, virtual (via Zoom)

The Nature of the Place is storied Adirondack nature writer Edward Kanze’s invitation to slow down, smell the roses, and get to know fellow creatures with more longstanding claims to this landscape than we have.

Ed will provide a brief overview of his work, followed by an insightful interview with Mitch Teich of North Country Public Radio. The program will conclude with a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to engage directly with Ed!

Register HERE.

Also at the Adirondack Experience …

Mark your calendars! The ADKX Store will be open Fridays and Saturdays from November 28 through December 20, 10 am to 4 pm.

Or, if you can’t make it to the store, shop online HERE.

Adirondack Experience, 9097 State Route 30, Blue Mountain Lake

The View presents

Christmas Centerpieces

Tuesday, December 2, 2025,

Celebrate the season with a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll design your very own Christmas centerpiece!  View’s Amelia Yoder will teach you how to arrange fresh pine, pinecones, and decorate your centerpiece with festive ribbon, cranberries, and candles. 

Learn more and register HERE.

The View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

The Bookstore Plus presents

Book Signing with Sue Steinhardt and Phil the Dog

Saturday November 29, 2025, 1 – 3 pm

Come meet author, Sue Steinhardt and Phil the Dog, to check out her picture book series! They will be in front of the store 

From Phil:

If you’re ever feeling down or starting to wonder what this journey is all about, read my stories.

I promise to bring you all the happiness and joy I can pack into my giant puppy body.

I won’t let you down because

I’m perfect…I’mPerfect…imperfect.

Imperfect…Just like you.

In book one you will learn how I came to be known as ImperfectPhil.

The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St., Lake Placid

Caroga Arts Collective announces

2025 CLMF WinterFest Resident Artists

We’re so excited to announce the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF) Resident Artistswho will be joining us in Caroga for the 2025 CLMF WinterFest! 

They will perform a series of public concerts from December 1-7 as well as work with local students through the Caroga Arts SPACE program. This year’s repertoire includes beloved holiday classics like Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and other works perfect for the winter season.

Meet the Resident Artists HERE.

View the upcoming concerts HERE. 

The Champlain Valley Film Series Presents

Two Holiday Events at the Chapman Museum

Christmas Past, with Sue McLean

Tuesday, December 2, 7 pm

Step back in time and kick off the holiday season with a festive journey through history!

Join Sue McLean, the Victorian Lady, as she unveils the fascinating stories and traditions behind midwinter celebrations, from ancient customs to the charm of the Victorian Age. Discover how our favorite holiday traditions came to be and get inspired by the elegance of holidays past.

Find out more and register HERE.

And, 

Family Craft Program: Holiday Ornaments

Wednesday, December 3, 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Get into the holiday spirit at our December Family Craft Program! Join us for a fun, hands-on ornament-making workshop where you can create your own festive decorations using stencils, colorful materials, and plenty of creativity. Make a few to hang on your tree or share as gifts!

Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required.

This program is free but requires registration.

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

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls