Arts Center Lake Placid presents

The Self-Portrait

Friday, April 10 – Friday, May 15, 2026

Opening reception Friday, April 10, 4 – 6 pm

Self-portraiture has a long history rooted in antiquity. From the painted masterpieces of the Renaissance to today’s ubiquitous “selfie,” artists have long turned the lens, brush, or pen on themselves.

In this show, artists were invited to explore the timeless tradition of self-portraiture in this themed juried exhibition.

Additional details, including the list of acepted works and artists,  HERE.

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

The Strand Center for the Arts presents

Printmaking: Reduction Print

Thursdays, April 16 – May 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

Looking for a challenging but fun project to broaden your artistic portfolio? In this class students will design and execute a personal printmaking project with help and guidance from the instructor. The class will explore the reduction cut process to create beautiful prints with multiple colors and layers. Bring your ideas and sketches to the first class so we can jump into designing, carving, and printing! 

Learn more and register HERE.

Strand Center for the Arts, Printmaking Studio (Basement), 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh

Arts in the Schools

ADK Painting Project at Northville High School

High school painting students in grades 10-12, under the direction of Sue Sedon and Emily Jackson, were prompted to create a painting on the theme of the Adirondack Park. Students researched appropriate wildlife, activities, and landscapes before sketching their ideas. The wooden cutouts were created by the CNC classes under the direction of Mike Valovic. Students transferred their sketches to the wooden pieces and began painting by layering their colors, practicing color blending,   experimenting with brush techniques, and adding textures and details. 

View a video of the project HERE.

Upper Jay Art Center & Recovery Lounge presents

A Public Reading of an Unpublished Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, by Lucas Hnath

Thursday, April 16, 7 pm, Pay-What-You-Wish

Join us on  for a reading of the play A Public Reading of an Unpublished Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, by Lucas Hnath. 

This black comedy dives into the strange history of the man who created the “happiest place on Earth”… Tonight, Walt is going to read you a screenplay he wrote. It’s about his last days on earth. It’s about a city he’s going to build that’s going to change the world. And it’s about his brother. It’s about everyone who loves him so much, and it’s about how sad they’re going to be when he’s gone. Right?

Performed by: Peter Beuf, Jordan Hornstein, LeAnn Yelton, and Christian Eggleston. Directed by: Gabrielle Schutz.

More info and tickets HERE.

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge, 12198 Rte 9N, Upper Jay

The Pleasant Valley Chorale presents

Love Songs

Friday, April 17, 7 pm, Essex Community Church
Sunday, April 19, 3 pm, United Church of Christ, Elizabethtown

Admission is free. Donations accepted at the door.

The Pleasant Valley Chorale spring program Love Songs features choral pieces about the heartache, comfort, and delight of love. Directed by Nora Nadire with Accompanist Kerry Mero.
 

The Pleasant Valley Chorale is a long-running community choir sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center. If you are interested in joining for the fall session, please contact the Social Center at (518) 873-6408.

Essex Community Church, 2306 Lakeshore Road, Essex

United Church of Christ, 7580 Court St, Elizabethtown

Missed our Annual Scavenger Hunt in January? We’ve got you covered!

During this one-hour challenge, participants will explore both the Historic DeLong House and the Museum galleries in search of hidden items. Those who complete the entire list will win a prize!

This program is open to all ages. There will be a children’s version of the scavenger hunt, as well as a teen/adult version. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required for those under the age of 18.

This program is free and does not require registration. 

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

The Mill presents

Comedian Isabel Hagen

Friday, April 17 and Saturday ,April 18, 7 pm

Isabel Hagen is bringing her dry-wit stand-up to The Mill on April 17th & April 18th at 7PM. A professional violist turned comedian, Isabel has quickly become one of the most unique and in-demand voices in comedy.

You’ve seen her on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Don’t Tell Comedy. Blending classical music and unexpected punchlines, she’s built a style that’s completely her own.

Stand Up / Mature audiences only, 18+

More info and tickets HERE.

The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport

Fort Ticonderoga presents

Fourteenth Annual Garden & Landscape Symposium 

Saturday, April 18, 9 am – 4 pm

 This is a hybrid event. In-person will be held in the Mars Education Center at Fort Ticonderoga; virtual will be presented on Zoom.

The King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga presents the Fourteenth Annual Garden & Landscape Symposium. This program features practical strategies for expanding and improving your garden and landscape. We invite you to join us, whether you are an experienced gardener or you are just getting started, for helpful insights from garden experts who live and garden in northern climates.

Details and register HERE.

Glens Falls Symphony’s de Blasiis Chamber Music Series presents

Jazz at the de Blasiis

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3 pm

The de Blasiis Chamber Series presents the Glens Falls Symphony’s own percussionist Alyssa Falk Verheyn, multi-instrumentally talented jazz musician, collaborating with world renowned composer David Restivo, piano, Danica Rebudiao, bass, and special guest Christine Jensen, saxophone.

Get the full details and ticketing info HERE.

Helen Froehlich Auditorium, the Hyde Collection,  161 Warren Street, Glens Falls

Keene Valley Library Presents

Peru Free Library Presents

Storytelling with Art Workshop