AREA STUDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN FESTIVAL OF THEATRE ARTS

The Willsboro Central School Drama Club, in partnership the Depot Theatre Academy, will host a one-day Festival of Theatre Arts on May 14, 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm.

The Festival is free and open to all students in grades 7-12 from any school, and offers the opportunity for participation in workshops in singing, acting, dance, and behind-the-scenes technology with Depot Theatre teaching artists from Broadway and beyond.

“We’re pleased to offer this full, fun day of all things theatre,” said Jennifer Moore, Festival organizer, teacher, musician and member of the Depot Theatre Advisory Council. “It’s a terrific opportunity for students to learn practical skills directly from professional artists, and even to explore theatre-related careers!”

Registration is open and should be submitted by May 10. More information and the registration form are available HERE. For more information, contact Jennifer Moore at jmoore@willsborocsd.org.

Photo: Broadway alum Alisa Endsley leading a voice workshop for the Depot Theatre Academy.

POEMVILLAGE 2022

We’ve installed 200+ poems by North Country writers in shop windows all over the village of Saranac Lake, and we’ve got each one available to view on our website HERE.

It’s been heartening to see passersby, mail carriers, students, dogwalkers, and whole families stopping by to peruse poems along the streets of Saranac Lake. Follow us on Instagram HERE to see more photos of the project.

FRIDAY AT UJAC – PLAY READING!

LIFESPAN OF A FACT
Friday, 7:30 pm

Jim Fingal is a fresh out of Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy- an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts vs. truth.

Cast: Noel Carmichael, Michael Galligan, Scott Renderer

Register HERE.

Upper Jay Arts Center & Recovery Lounge, 12198 Old Rte 9N, Upper Jay

I LOVE MY PARK DAY

Crown Point State Historic Site
Saturday, May 7th

8 am: Guided Bird Hike (limited to 12, registration required)

10 am-1pm: Shoreline and Campground Clean Up

1:30 to 4pm: Landscape Drawing Class (limited to 12)

2 pm: Ruff Roundup – meet the pets of Crown Point. Four-legged snacks and bandanas for all!

Join us for a few hours or for the day – either way, show us the love. And we will show it right back!

Please register to volunteer by calling 518-597-3666 or email kris.jarrett@parks.ny.gov

More information (and more events!) are HERE.

JAMCRACKERS SING FOR PLAY ADK

Saturday, May 7, 7 pm

Jamcrackers presents a public concert supporting Play ADK, the new children’s museum.

Jamcrackers, the renowned Adirondack folk trio, Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, and Dan Duggan, are good friends and accomplished musicians. Their diverse blend of original and traditional folk and blues, ballads, gospel, and dance tunes sparks a rare chemistry and a guaranteed good time.

The entire family will enjoy this lively concert. More info and tickets are HERE.

Play ADK is transforming an historic warehouse in Saranac Lake into a state of the art children’s museum and family resource center. Its mission is To Help Children Grow Through Play.

Learn more about Play ADK HERE.

Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid

“PARTY ON THE PATIO” RETURNS FOR ITS 14TH SEASON

Hosted by the Waterhole Music Lounge, the signature concert series “Party on the Patio” (POP) is a free musical event that takes place outdoors, every Thursday night 6-10 pm beginning April 28th thru October 6th.

This beloved concert series commissions 24 accomplished bands spanning multiple states including Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri; yet the musical lineup places an impressive focus on top-notch touring bands of the North-East.

Genres are diverse and cover everything from ragtime to indie folk rock, funky sonic soul, roots & blues, dance punk, twang, snarky pop, and even Latin dance!

Be sure to give the “Party on the Patio at the Waterhole 2022” Spotify playlist a listen so you can familiarize yourself with the incoming bands!

The Waterhole Music Lounge is the premier live music venue of the Adirondacks; boasting 2 bars, 3 stories, extensive outdoor patio space, and a diverse drink menu. It is a spot where locals & tourists alike kick back with good company, great music, and tasty libations at its prime location, 48 Main Street in Downtown Saranac Lake.

More information is HERE.