Adirondack A&E e-News # 653

Saranac Lake ArtWorks presents
Artist’s Night at the Palace
Monday, February 9, 6:30 – 9 pm
Join other Adirondack artists as Plein Air paint or draw the Ice Palace at night during the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival! This unique event invites artists of all levels to capture the magic of the illuminated Ice Palace under the winter sky.
Please bring your own art supplies, or join us to watch the artists!
Ice Palace, 22 River St, Saranac Lake

The Knock at The Milll presents
Valentine’s Day with Andriana Chobot
Saturday, February 14, 6 pm
This Valentine evening’s performance will be supper club style. Enjoy a Valentine’s dinner menu and special Knocktails, while Chobot serenades with a repertoire of Love Songs. Winebow (HERE) will be offering complimentary wine tastings throughout the evening.
More info and tickets HERE.
The Knock, 6679 Main Street, Westport

The View Arts Center presents
19th Annual Chili Bowl Luncheon
Saturday, February 14, 11 am – 3 pm
Do you love Chili? What about some incredibly beautiful hand made ceramic pottery? Come see us on February 14th from 11am to 3pm to warm up at the 19th Annual Chili Bowl Luncheon!
Pottery sale starts at 10:30 am. Choose a hand-crafted bowl (or two!) made by our fabulous local and regional potters (mostly made in our own pottery studio) and try chilis and soups donated by a number of area chefs and restaurants. We will also be hosting a 50/50 raffle. Cast your vote for your favorite chili and a local restaurant will win the “People’s Choice Award”. An honor which includes the coveted Chili Pepper traveling trophy.
The artist-made ceramic bowls range from $15-$45 and include the opportunity to taste the chili. To taste chili without the purchase of a ceramic bowl will cost $10. Delectable desserts are included and made by talented local volunteer bakers!
Additional details HERE.
View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge
Saranac Lake Young Arts Association Presents

Champlain Valley Film Series

Wells Memorial Library Presents


Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7 pm
TheBanff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, the most prestigious mountain film festivals in the world, will return for its twenty-fifth year to Lake Placid.
This year’s selection of six films from four countries showcases over 2 hours of magnificent cinematography telling powerful stories that reflect a wide range of mountain experiences and portraits from mountain sports, culture and mountain environment to adventure.
Selected from over 400 entries, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films with stops in 600 locations in 40 countries in all seven continents.
Tickets and more info HERE.
The Conference Center at Lake Placid, 2634 Main St, Lake Placid

Tannery Pond Center presents Winter Coffeehouse Concert
The Duck and The Crane
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3 pm
The Duck and The Crane is an eclectic group that explores the Great American Songbook and beyond. All four band members are classically trained musicians that have branched over to the other side, playing jazz, country, pop, Irish music, and whatever else comes their way. They love to share the joy of music with people and give them a memorable experience exploring great songs.
Details and purchase tickets HERE.
Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Tannery Pond Center presents Winter Coffeehouse Concert
The Duck and The Crane
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3 pm
The Duck and The Crane is an eclectic group that explores the Great American Songbook and beyond. All four band members are classically trained musicians that have branched over to the other side, playing jazz, country, pop, Irish music, and whatever else comes their way. They love to share the joy of music with people and give them a memorable experience exploring great songs.
Details and purchase tickets HERE.
Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

The Strand Center for the Arts presents
Deviations, solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist James Antonson
Friday, February 13, – Saturday, March 28
Opening reception Friday, Feb. 13, 5 – 8 pm
James Antonson will have a collection of work that he appropriately calls “painting collages” as the main focus of his solo exhibition. This is a newer endeavor that James has begun in his art career and it is a process that he has evolved since he began.
Additional info HERE.
The Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh

Glens Falls Symphony presents
Silent Movie Valentine’s Day Concert
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1 pm
Music director Charles Peltz collaborates with the Glens Falls Symphony Woodwind Quintet through fun performances with silent films, presented just as one would have heard in 1920. Triple-threat actor/dancer/singer/ musician John Benware will make a surprise appearance.
This performance at the historic Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls will be full of fun activities for all ages, plus treats available in the lobby starting at noon. COSTUME CONTEST! Call out to all audience members to dress up in black and/or white and/or red, for a chance to win the best costume!
Details HERE.
Historic Strand Theater, 210 Main St, Hudson Falls

Piano by Nature presents
Bill & Brenda McColgen with Jennifer Moore in “Stories of America Through Songs of the Stage”
Saturday, February 14, 7 pm
Sunday, February 15, 3 pm
Those of you who have seen Bill and Brenda McColgen before know that their performances always promise to put a smile on your face, a spring in your step, and many songs in your heart. And those of you who are new to them- well, have you got a treat coming! And then add the brilliant North Country pianist Jennifer Moore to the mix and we promise to have a a truly special and mesmerizing experience.
Find out more HERE.
The Hand House, River St, Elizabethtown
