Lake Flower Landing presents

Hinterlands

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 4 pm

Hinterlands conjures cinematic soundscapes where tradition meets experimental fire. Violinist Ben Russell and accordionist Matt Schreiber blend Appalachian drones, Balkan rhythms, and avant-garde textures into music that’s both ancient and boldly new. Their performances—spacious, emotional, and thrillingly unpredictable—reveal deep roots and fearless exploration. 

With backgrounds spanning Kronos Quartet to Romani function music, this duo dissolves musical borders, creating a world where improvisation and structure dance together. Hinterlands invites you into a wild, resonant journey through sound and feeling.

More info HERE.

Lake Flower Landing, 421 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake

Tahawus Gallery presents

To the Water

Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, June 27

Opening reception Saturday, May 30, 

4 – 6 pm

In To the Water, 10 artists gather around the elemental presence that shapes the Northern Adirondacks—its rivers, streams, wetlands, and the mutable light and life that moves through them. Spanning photography, painting, sculpture, and quilting, the exhibit explores water as boundary, rhythm, memory, and muse. These works honor the way water anchors rural life in the Northern Adirondacks while reminding us of its constant motion and quiet power.

The exhibit features a wide range of disciplines, including paintings by Tim Fortune, Heidi Gero, Stephen Dicerbo, Sandra Hildreth, and Benoit Tonneau; sculptures and ceramics by Carrie Plumadore and Shannon Rock; photography by R. Kelly; quilting by Jessie Notch-LeBlanc; and mixed media by Ashlee Guiles. 

Following the reception, the gallery will be open for viewing Saturdays, 2 – 4pm and almost anytime by appointment. To schedule a visit, contact TahawusCenter@gmail.com or admin@tahawuscenter.org.

Tahawus Gallery, 2nd Fl. 14234 Rt 9N, Main St., Au Sable Forks

Tannery Pond Seeks Part-time Weekend & Evening Assistant

The primary role of the Assistant is to provide weekend building coverage as well as coverage for other events.  Some weekday work will be required but hours are flexible to best meet the needs of Tannery Pond Center and the employee.

Get the full details HERE.

Tannery Pond Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Side Quest Artist Collective presents

Grand Opening

Saturday, May 30, 2 – 8 pm

Side Quest Artist Collective is officially opening May 30th, 2026! 

We are beyond excited to be Saranac Lake’s creative community basecamp for artists, musicians, and anyone with an open mind. Come by for our ribbon cutting at 2 pm on opening day, and join us for the rest of our jam-packed first weekend! 

Events Include: 

Saturday 5/30 – Ribbon Cutting 2 pm 

Sunday 5/31- Side Quest 

Sunday maker workshops 1 – 6 pm 

Monday 6/1 – Boreal Zine Open Mic 7 – 10 pm 

Tuesday 6/2 – Live Music Event 6:30-9:30 pm 

We are looking forward to unveiling a wide variety of local artists’ works, fun art and craft events, and a special live music event.

More info HERE.

Side Quest Artist Collective, 23 Broadway, Saranac Lake

The Strand Center for the Arts presents

Bookmaking 101

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

This introductory course to the art of bookmaking provides students with a

foundational understanding of the medium as they create a variety of beginner to intermediate-level books, gaining experience with different tools, materials, and binding methods. Whether students are interested in the book’s practical use or as a vehicle for artistic expression, this course gives them the fundamental skills to effectively explore bookmaking as a craft and art form. Teacher: Jason Parent 

Class registration HERE.

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

In Case You Missed It #1

“Art Changes Everything”

The Plein Air Painting Cure for Kamikaze Doomscrolling

James Lancel McElhinney looks at plein air painting in the Adirondacks and beyond in his TRUE PLACES Substack blog. It’s a terrific read!

You can read the full article HERE.

In Case You Missed It #2

“Local author pens new children’s book”

All profits to benefit Hague Historical Society

The Sun Community News‘ Shaundra Bartlett Yaw reports on the new book for children written by local author and Ti Arts Board Co-President Seddon Beaty. The book documents the story of the Lake George Monster—a “true” tale of deception.

Read the full article HERE.

Opportunity for Artists & Craftspeople

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has introduced Adirondacks, USA Market, new online marketplace designed to showcase products from locally based retail businesses and artisans to a broader audience year-round. The online platform offers an opportunity for businesses to reach customers both before and after their Adirondack experience.

Learn more HERE.

Also, ROOST is offering a virtual information session to learn how your business can participate in this exciting new initiative:

June 1, 2026, 5:30  – 6:30 pm. Register for the Zoom meeting HERE..