Elizabethtown Social Center Presents 

A Day Trip To Broadway At Proctors To See The Water For Elephants Musical

Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Elizabethtown Social Center is excited to offer a special group day trip to Proctors Theatre to see the acclaimed Broadway tour of Water for Elephants.

Hailed by The New York Times as a show where “many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical,” this production brings Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel to life with dazzling stagecraft, memorable characters, and a story that is both thrilling and heartwarming. Audiences follow a young man who, after losing everything he holds dear, jumps aboard a moving circus train and discovers a world full of adventure, friendship, and love. Told through the eyes of his older self, the story is a poignant reminder that it’s never too late for a new beginning.

This all-inclusive trip has been designed to make your Broadway experience effortless and enjoyable. Guests will enjoy round-trip transportation via luxury motor coach from Elizabethtown, providing comfort and convenience from start to finish. Travelers will have free time to stroll and explore the shops, restaurants, and atmosphere of Jay Street before heading to Proctors Theatre for the show. After the performance, the group will gather for a delicious dinner at Augie’s Restaurant in Ballston Spa, offering a perfect opportunity to share highlights from the day and relax with friends.

The trip costs $255 per person. The balance must be paid on or before February 11, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date, and seats are limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Important: Proctors Theatre includes stairs, so accessibility should be considered when registering.
 

For more information or to register, contact the Elizabethtown Social Center at news@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or 518-873-6408.

Saranac Village at Will Rogers Presents

The View Center for the Arts presents

Sweet on You: Chocolate Making & Glass Etching

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6 – 8 pm

Enhance your next gathering or indulge yourself this new year during this two-part workshop that will walk you through the process of making your favorite stuffed chocolates and creating your own etched glassware.

As part of January’s Culinary series, learn to make chocolates just in time for Valentine’s Day! Go through the process of tempering chocolate, making fillings and putting them all together.  

In the second part of this workshop, students will move to the workshop to design and etch a wine glass or beer mug. Each person will be able to layout out vinyl stencils on their glass in anyway they’d like, then use an etching solution to make their design permanent. 

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn some new skills in the new year or anyone who wants to create hand-made gifts for Valentine’s Day.

More info and register HERE.

The View Arts Center, 273 State Route 28, Old Forge

The Indian Lake Theater presents 

Robert Redford Film Festival 

Thursday, January 29 – Sunday, February 1, 2026

Celebrating the extraordinary career of one of America’s most enduring and influential actors, directors, and storytellers, the festival will feature nine iconic films spanning Redford’s remarkable body of work.

The Indian Lake Theater’s film lineup for this festival—from Out of Africa and The Way We Were to The Sting and Jeremiah Johnson—reflects the remarkable depth and breadth of Redford’s work. These films showcase his range as a leading actor, his willingness to explore complex characters and themes, and the enduring resonance of his storytelling. Whether portraying a rugged frontiersman, a political candidate, a con man, or a romantic lead, Redford’s performances helped define generations of American film and left a legacy of artistry that continues to inspire audiences and creators alike.

Designed to bring energy and connection to the heart of winter, the festival invites residents and visitors to enjoy classic cinema while spending time in downtown Indian Lake—dining at local restaurants, shopping at small businesses, and embracing the vibrant community that makes the region special year-round.

Additional info including the schedule of showings are HERE.

Indian Lake Theater, 6311 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake

The Strand Center for the Arts presents

The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8 pm

The country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB’s. No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom’s songs quite like the Breakers.

Unlike the vast amount of Tom Petty tributes who substitute visual mimicry for sound, the Breakers encompass the true unmistakable sound and execution of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

Find out more and get tickets HERE

Strand Center for the Arts, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh

St. Lawrence University’s Brush Art Gallery presents

 In Listening to These Works

Thru Friday, March 20

This exhibition brings together contemporary Mohawk (Kanien’kehá꞉ka) artists whose work is grounded in the living philosophy of the Thanksgiving Address, Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen—“the words that come before all else.” Far from a ceremonial opening alone, the Thanksgiving Address is a sophisticated ecological, ethical, and relational framework that continues to shape Mohawk ways of seeing, making, and being in the world.

Participating artists are Kelly Tsieriwaiens Back and Tyson Karonhiahere Back, Bruce Boots, Katsitsionni Fox, Iakonikonrriosta, Margaret Jacobs,  Niio Perkins, Roger Sosakete Perkins, Nanci Kanieson Ransom, Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders, Kit Thomas, Yvette White, and Wilma Cook Zumpano.

Additional details HERE.

Images: Margaret Jacobs, Old Growth Series: Blueberry I, 2023, steel sculpture. Kit Thomas, Resilience in the Dabs, 2023, mixed media with Bingo cards, collection of Dr. Suzanne Smith, President, SUNY Potsdam.

Lawrenece University, Brush Art Gallery, Griffiths Arts Center, 23 Romoda Dr., Canton