The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) and the 125th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s “Night Ride to the Presidency” Committee present

Taps & Trivia at Timber & Thyme, Special Edition

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 

6 – 8 pm
 

This fun and engaging evening will feature a mix of Adirondack-themed categories alongside questions inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s life, legacy, and deep connection to the Adirondacks.

No prior knowledge of Theodore Roosevelt is required—questions will be multiple choice, making the event accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from casual players to seasoned trivia fans. Gather your friends, form a team, and put your knowledge to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Come join us for a great night of trivia, community, and Adirondack history!

Timber & Thyme at the Station, 50 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek

The Sacandaga Valley Arts Network Presents

Local author Martin Seelye takes you on a journey through his life as a proud 13th generation descendant of the Seelye family in the scenic Adirondacks.

In his heartfelt autobiography, Martin shares not only his personal experiences but also the rich tapestry of his family’s history.

Limited copies of Martin’s book will be available for purchase.This program is free for Chapman Members or $10 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

Adirondack Art Association announces

Summer Job Position Open

The Adirondack Art Association in Essex is actively seeking an assistant director for this summer. We are looking for someone to staff the gallery for three days a week (approximately 18 hrs.) and is skilled at marketing the gallery, i.e., able to put out a weekly news letter, competent at computer graphics, interviewing artists etc. 

Interested? Please contact Todd August at taugust@sbcglobal.net.

Learn more about the Adirondack Art Association HERE.

Adirondack Art Association Gallery, 2310 Main St, Essex

The Old Forge Library presents

Upstate New York in Paintings by Robert Coppen

Friday, May 15 – Saturday, June 20

OPening reception Friday, May 15, 

5 – 7 pm

This exhibit showcases a diverse collection of Robert Coppen’s work across multiple media, including acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and mixed media. Each piece reflects his deep appreciation for the natural world and his dedication to capturing the beauty and character of the region he calls home.

A self-taught artist, Coppen draws inspiration from a lifelong connection to the outdoors. Raised in Central New York, he developed an early love of nature while exploring the landscape with his father, an influence that continues to shape his artistic vision. He describes himself as a “landscape hunter,” seeking out compelling natural scenes and immersing himself in their details rather than focusing on traditional subjects. As he puts it, “You paint what you love, and I love the natural world around me.”

Through his work, Coppen hopes to inspire viewers to connect more deeply with nature, encouraging exploration, appreciation, and preservation of these landscapes for future generations. All are invited on Friday, May 15, from 5 -7 pm for a free public reception featuring light refreshments, an opportunity to view the artwork, and a chance to meet the artist.

Coppen’s full portfolio is available HERE.

Image: The Cabin and the Crow

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., Old Forge

The Mill presents

Rebecca Foon

Saturday, May 16, 8 pm

After a sold out performance with Richard Reed Parry and Sarah Neufeld last fall, Montreal/NYC-based cellist and composer Rebecca Foon returns to The Mill on May 16th to present new music from her most recent album, Black Butterflies. Foon’s album blends post-rock, modern classical, and ambient elements into deeply immersive soundscapes that radiate both intimacy and strength. Foon will perform the album live with her band, featuring her sister Aliayta Foon-Dancoes {violin) and Gladstone Deluxe(electronics & percussion), bringing the record’s layered, cinematic world to the stage.

Additional info and tickets HERE.

The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport

Seagle Festival presents

Happy End

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:30

Seagle Festival, the Adirondack Region’s premier destination for opera and musical theater, is proud to announce its participation in a landmark collaborative touring production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s Happy End.

In a groundbreaking partnership, Seagle Festival joins The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, and Finger Lakes Opera to bring this jazz-infused musical satire to audiences across New York and Western Massachusetts. The tour marks a significant milestone in Seagle’s 111-year history, reinforcing its role as a vital pillar in the New York State cultural ecosystem.

The tour will make a highly anticipated stop in the Adirondacks this spring

at Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek. This performance offers local audiences a rare opportunity to experience a high caliber production before the traditional summer season begins.

More info and tickets HERE.

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Upper Jay Art Center presents

The Exterminating Poet 

Theatre/Puppetry

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7 pm

Join guest artist Vinny Mraz for this work-in-progress sharing as the culmination of a New Work in the North Country residency at the Lounge where he is continuing development of his solo performance, The Exterminating Poet.

Jack manages the office of an exterminator. Although surrounded by reminders of mortality (including his own) he searches for beauty in a world driven by longing and greed. He writes his poems and stares out the window of his car in the Lincoln Tunnel looking for some kind of light.

The Exterminating Poet is an assemblage of the poems of Jack Wiler. The poems, a collage of work from later in his career, reflect his imminent death as well as the hope to find love, meaning and truth in an otherwise materialistic world. Inspired by Spalding Gray and incorporating puppetry, pastiche and a reimagining of Jack’s work, The Exterminating Poet is a solo performance and a collaboration between two artists who never met but are connected through a desire to wrestle with the promises of a bitter and beautiful world.

Additional details and tickets HERE.

Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 State Hwy 9N, Upper Jay