The Whallonsburg Grange Winter Lyceum presents

The “Long War” of the American Revolution, 1754-1815

Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm

The American Revolution was part of a series of global wars that began in the middle of the eighteenth century with the Seven Years War and ended with a peace treaty between the United States and United Kingdom in 1815. The battlefields stretched from Europe to North America to the Indian subcontinent as the major powers fought to redivide the world to their own advantage.

This presentation by historian Andy Buchanan will examine the War of American Independence in this context and discuss how the territorial ambitions and international alliances of the various world powers came together with an anti-colonial and civil war that was fought on American soil. The outcomes of this period ushered in an “Age of Revolution” and fundamentally reshaped the world order.

Andy Buchanan is a Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Vermont. He teaches global and American history and is the author of numerous books and articles on World War II. His most recent books include The Greater Second World War: Global Perspectives (with Ruth Lawlor) and From World War to Postwar: Revolution, Cold War, Decolonization, and the Rise of American Hegemony, 1943-1958.

Additional info HERE.

Whallonsbug Grange, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg

The Sembrich presents

Brava! Celebrating Women in Music

Sumer season, June to September 2026

Brava! Celebrating Women in Music recognizes excellence across the centuries: trailblazers from the past such as Marian Anderson and Marcella Sembrich, unsung figures including Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn, and today’s finest concert and creative artists.

See the full music fesitval upcoming events HERE.

The Sembrich Museum & Grounds, 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing

The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) and Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) present

Annual Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival & Fireworks

Saturday, March 7, events all day and evening

This family-friendly celebration is packed with fun, laughter, and winter adventures for all ages, including indoor carnival games, interactive performances, food, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display to close out the day.

New for 2026: Enjoy the Winter Farmers Market, offering local goods and seasonal favorites. Enjoy listening to a DJ & a new performance at the armory. Plus, winter lovers can take part in on-your-own activities, weather permitting, such as ice skating at the Ticonderoga Ice Rink or sledding in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park.

See the full schedule of activities HERE.

Arts Center Lake Placid presents

Foundations: Back to Basics Fine Art Skills with Ingrid Van Slyke

March 8, 2026, 10 am – 2 pm

This class is designed to strengthen core painting skills and build confidence through a return to fundamental principles. Students will review essential drawing and composition concepts that support successful paintings. Instruction will include understanding value contrast, selecting and using photo references that translate well into paintings, and exploring a variety of paint-mixing techniques. The class will also cover different painting applications and approaches to surface handling.

Find out more and register HERE.

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

In Case You Missed It

“We Are Instrumental moves in to new home”

“Montcalm Street headquarters will offer lessons, repair workshops, and welcome guest artists”

The Sun Community News’ Shaundra Bartlett Yaw covers We Are Instrumental (WAI)’s move to 94 Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, marking the first official home base for the organization, as well as a new chapter for the rapidly growing non-profit. 

Read the full article HERE.

Image:  The infectiously enthusiastic energy both WAI’s President and Director of Music at Ticonderoga Central Schools,’ Mike Iturrino and WAI’s Executive Director and founder, Evan Mack, emit is undeniable. Both attended New York Fine Arts Leadership Training on WAI’s behalf, and now comfortably inside their new headquarters, the gentlemen are expecting the non-profit to continue growing. “By having a physical space here in the North Country, it makes things easier,” Mack observed. “Not just here in Ti, but our ability to impact the entire Southern Adirondack area.” Credit: Photo by Shaundra Bartlett Yaw.