Upper Jay Art Center & Recovery Lounge presents

Isaac Newcomb

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8 pm

Isaac Newcomb plays with texture and introspection, groove and self-deprecating humor in his unique flavor of alternative pop. His warm vocals nestle into soundscapes that blend synthesized and environmental sounds: electric pianos morph into burbling creeks; a kick drum is born from a stomp on the Jackrabbit trail. He hopes his songs provide a space to lose yourself, whether in thought or on the dance floor.

Additional info HERE.

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

Arts Center Lake Placid presents

The Art of Flight: Birds of Northern New York

Friday, May 22 – July 3, 2026

Opening reception Friday, May 22, 4 – 6 pm

Northern New York is a haven for birds, where forest, wetland, and mountain habitats converge along major migratory flyways, making the region a vital stopover each year. Its diverse landscapes—many protected through ongoing conservation efforts—support both year-round avian residents and seasonal visitors. The Art of Flight: Birds of Northern New York invitational exhibition brings together artists from the region and beyond to celebrate the vibrant bird life of Northern New York.

Featuring the work of Patricia Bellerose, Terry Brosseau, Sara Budd, Diane Castle Babcock, Betsy Comeau, Sherr Corbin, Maria DeAngelo, Raymond Easton, Tracy Finn, Kathy “Kass” Ford, JJ Galloway, Sandra Grant, Kate Hartley, Becky Johnson, Rachel King, PJ LaBarge, Catherine LaPointe-Vollmer, Janet Millstein, Connie Noftsier, Matthew Paul, Mikayla Ploof, Jillian Post, Ken Raisner, Sara Renzulli, Sarah Suplina, Laura Timmons, Carol Vossler, Spencer Woodcock, Mary Woodcock Johnson, and Sarah Yeoman.

Additional details are HERE.

Image: Quiet Shore Sentinel by Connie Noftsier, hand stitching on photograph printed on fabric, 10″ x 10″ shadow box.

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

In Case You Missed It

“New mural project to transform Au Sable Forks”

Official mural dedication and community celebration to be held June 5

The Sun Community News profiled the public art project in Au Sable Forks as a massive wall is transformed with a mural entitled “Water Wonder.” The project is a partnership between the community and the Essex County Land Bank’s ARTSCAPES program, an offshoot of the Land Bank and the North Country Rural Development Coalition’s (NRDC) successful “Walls Between Waters” festival in 2025.

Read the full article HERE.

Image: Beginning May 17, a massive blank wall on south side of the Ausable Theater will be transformed with a mural entitled “Water Wonder.” The 2,500 square foot mural will be painted by “Miss Teal,” Oregon-based muralist Erika Rosendale. Credit: Photo provided.

Twolined Studio’s Saranac Lake Art & Science Series presents

Zombie Fires (And how to stop them)

Thursday, May 21, 6:30 pm

Part of a three-part event series held in downtown Saranac Lake spotlights artists and scientists who are working across disciplines.

Join us in the Oak Room on the second floor of Hotel Saranac, where you will be transported into the mysterious world of peatlands. Once peatlands catch fire beneath the surface, there is very little we can do to stop them. Dive underground to uncover the story behind zombie fires, and how we can keep these climate-disrupting monsters from awakening.

Next, enjoy interviews with local scientists and artists on a wide range of topics that live in the realms of art and science. Questions will be generated by the audience, and interviews will be hosted by Charlie Reinertsen. 

Conclude the evening with a show from Slough Creek in the Great Hall Bar.

Additional info HERE.

Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St., Saranac Lake

Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) presents

Meet Me In The Woods, Featuring Katie Langford and Noah Bonesteel

Friday, May 22 – Wednesday, June 24

Opening reception Friday, May 22, 5 – 7 pm

Artists’ Talk, Thursday, June 4, 5:30 pm

Noah Bonesteel and Katie Langford are accomplished young contemporary artists and this exhhibit celebrates their work.

Both artists are inspired by the natural world, views, fauna and flora of our Adirondack region, but each interprets this aesthetic with their own unique vision and artistic styling. 

More info on LARAC HERE.

LARAC Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls

Champlain Valley Film Series Presents

The Mill presents 

Summer Music & a World of Piano

The Mill is pleased to present its 2026 summer music series.  

Eight concerts, curated by The Mill’s Creative Director, Taylor Haskins will feature bands and solo artists with the unique thread of innovative ideas through improvisation, composition and unusual instrumentation. Highlights include The Bad Plus “Farewell Tour”— after headlining at the Montreal Jazz Festival, they will stop at The Mill on 6/27 (two sets) and DoYeon Kim described by The NYTimes as “blazing a traditional Korean Zither in Jazz”. 

Six concerts will comprise A World of Piano, a solo piano series curated by GRAMMY®-winning composer and pianist Geoffrey Keezer. Named after Keezer’s favorite album by the great jazz pianist Phineas Newborn, Jr., “A World of Piano” will showcase an extraordinary lineup of emerging voices, marquee performers, and forward-thinking artists who embody the present and future of improvised piano music.

Find out more about The Mill’s music and comedy events HERE.

The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport

Fort Ticonderoga announces

Dr. Joseph Stoltz appointed as Senior Director of Education to Lead National Education Expansion

Fort Ticonderoga, a national leader in historic sites, museums and education, has announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Stoltz as Senior Director of Education. An accomplished historian and educator, Dr. Stoltz joins the leadership team during a transformative era for the historic site as it expands its national reach during 250th-anniversary commemorations.

In this role, Dr. Stoltz will lead a growing department dedicated to creating innovative and engaging content for students, educators, multi-generational audiences, and lifelong learners. He will leverage Fort Ticonderoga’s unparalleled resources—including its extensive museum collection, defining history, and highly acclaimed interpretive programs—to direct an expanded education department engaging learners of all ages.

A recognized scholar of early American military history, Dr. Stoltz is the author of The War of 1812: The Gulf Theater, 1813-1815 (2026) and A Bloodless Victory: The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory (2017). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in History from Texas Christian University, and he has previously held teaching positions at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Read more HERE.