East Branch Friends of the Arts Presents 

Diane Fanning

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 3 pm

More info HERE.

Keene Valley Congregational Church,  1791 NY-73  Keene Valley

Calling All Arts Lovers & Creatives!  

The Essex County Arts Council is looking for panelists to review grant applications!

This is your chance to: 

Get a finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the arts across Essex County. 

Discover innovative local programming .

Support fellow creatives. 

Give back in a meaningful (and low-stakes!) way.

No heavy lift—just thoughtful review and a passion for the arts. Help shape the future of arts funding in our community!  

Interested? Reach out to Casey: admin@essexcountyarts.org

Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) announces

Wild Words 2026 Submissions Open

Deadline: Friday, March 13

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. 

Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of 2026. A public book launch will be held on Saturday, May 16, at Harrietstown Town Hall in Saranac Lake where copies will be available for a small donation.

“Wild Words is an incredible opportunity for young writers to share their stories, connect with each other, and make their voices heard,” said Obi Taswell, ACW’s program manager. “This anthology celebrates around seventy of the most urgent youth voices in the North Country.”
 

Interested teens can learn more and submit their poetry, short stories, short memoirs and personal essays HERE.

Tahawus Gallery Presents

Seagle Festival Announces 

111th Anniversary Season for 2026 

Featuring Beloved Classics and Modern Masterpieces

Seagle Festival, the premier opera and musical theater producing organization in the Adirondack region and the oldest summer vocal training program in the United States, is proud to announce its 111th anniversary season for the summer of 2026. 

This season features a diverse lineup ranging from the wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the profound emotional depth of modern American opera, concluding with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. “We are thrilled to celebrate 111 years of bringing world-class music to the Adirondacks,” said Seagle Festival Artistic Director Darren K. Woods. “Our coming season will showcase our incredibly talented crop of 2026 Emerging Artists through a selection of works that offer something for every theater-goer—from hilarious comedy and timeless romance to powerful, thought-provoking drama. Be sure to purchase your tickets early for your favorite seats, and experience our talented artists here in Schroon Lake before they become big stars, like so many of our alumni.” 

Get the full details and purchase tickets HERE.

Seafle Festival, 999 Charley Hill Rd, Schroon Lake

Arts Center Lake Placid presents

Elementary School Art Show

Friday, February 20 – Friday, March 6, 2026

Opening celebration Friday, February 20, 4 – 6 pm

The Annual Elementary School Art Show features a wide variety of student pieces selected for display at the Arts Center!

The public is invited to tour the Gallery to view and appreciate the diverse arts curriculum offered in our area. Showcased among the student submitted pieces is a range of work done in a variety of mediums.

The Annex, Arts Center Lake Placid, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid

Dramatic Improv Workshop

I’m gathering a small group of improv folks who want to have some fun stretching into more grounded, dramatic work while helping develop a feature film. Think Drinking Buddies energy. Loose, human, character-first scenes where listening matters more than jokes.

This is for performers who want to play, experiment, take risks, and spend a few Saturdays doing the kind of improv that feels more like real life. You will get space to dig into character, follow emotional threads, try things that flop, and build scenes together without pressure to be “on.”

A little about me: My name is Alyssa Carroll. I trained through The Second City directing program, have directed for iO Comedy digital sketch teams, and work professionally as a TV and film editor.

The workshop basics:
• Unpaid
• Four-week workshop
• Saturdays, three hours
• Plattsburgh, NY

Please fill out the form HERE if you’re interested!

Home: Songs, Sounds & Stories

Thursday, February 19, 3:30 pm, Wells Memorial Library

Saturday, February 21, 2 pm

Through newly created songs, recorded sounds gathered at home and remembered stories, Martha Gallagher shares explorations around the concepts—and places—of “home”: global, local, communal and personal.

Harper, singer and songwriter, Martha draws together the questions of what does “home” mean, look like, sound like—and what are some of the stories that emerge from home? Shared as an uplifting time of music, musings, memories and more, the program is free and open to all. Most suitable for adults and teens; approx. 60 min. in length.

Wells Memorial Library, 12230 NYS Rte 9, Upper Jay

Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St., Keeseville

Whiteface Club & Resort presents

Valentine’s Dinner

Saturday, February 14, 6 pm

Love Is In The Air!
Indulge in a specially curated Valentine’s menu crafted by our culinary team, featuring seasonal ingredients, inspired flavors, and artfully prepared dishes designed to delight the senses. From decadent starters to exquisite entrées and indulgent desserts, each course is thoughtfully paired to create a romantic dining experience.

More details HERE.

Please call 518.523.2551 to make your reservations today. Reservations are required!

Whiteface Club & Resort, 73 Whiteface Inn Ln, Lake Placid

Great Camp Sagamore announces

Joseph Maiurano Named Executive Director

The Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks at Great Camp Sagamore has appointed Joseph Maiurano as executive director, effective February 1, 2026. Maiurano succeeds Emily Martz, who led the organization through a period of enhanced stability, growth and expanded public engagement.

Maiurano brings decades of leadership experience at the intersection of historic preservation, hospitality and education in immersive natural settings. Most recently, he served for more than ten years as general manager of The Point in Saranac Lake, one of the Adirondacks’ historic great camps. In that role, he worked closely with ownership to balance preservation with innovation, oversaw major capital improvements, and elevated operations to a Forbes Five-Star standard.

Visit HERE to learn more.

Great Camp Sagamore, 1105 Sagamore Road, Raquette Lake

A fun-filled fundraiser benefiting the Indian Lake Theater and the Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Steet Meat Raffle Joins 2026 Snocade Festival Line-Up in Indian Lake

Friday, February 20, 2026, 7 pm

Snocade Festival weekend in Indian Lake is even more exciting with the addition of a brand-new event Indian Lake Theater and the Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

The Steet Meat Raffle is a lively, social fundraising event where attendees can enjoy food, drinks, and plenty of chances to win high-quality meat and food baskets.

Get the full details HERE.

Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 6128 NY-28, Indian Lake

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

“Adirondack Performing Arts Center expected to break ground

in late spring”

The Sun Community News‘ Shaundra Bartlett Yaw takes a look at the new Adirondack Performing Arts Center coming to Ticonderoga and the search for  APAC’s first Artistic Director.

Read the full article HERE.

Image: The draft rendering of the exterior of the K of C transformed into the new Adirondack Performing Arts Center. Credit: Image courtesy of NRDC.