Adirondack A&E e-News # 710
Happy June Nineteenth!


Jay Entertainment & Music Society (JEMS) presents
Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir
Saturday, June 20, 7 pm
Immerse yourself in a powerful, joy-filled experience with the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir. This talented and passionate group brings audiences to their feet, singing and swaying to the rich tradition of authentic gospel music.
Made up of SUNY Plattsburgh students and community members, the dynamic ensemble blends education and artistry, offering masterclasses, workshops, and meaningful collaborations that connect campus and community. Their impressive journey has included working with renowned artists like Sheila-Raye Charles, Lyle Lovett, and Daisy Jopling, and earning second place in New York’s first Gospel Choir Competition in 2014.
Every performance is more than a concert—it’s an uplifting, unforgettable experience that brings people together through music. Don’t miss it!
Suggested donation: $10 in support of JEMS’ mission.
Amos & Julia Ward Theatre, 15 Parkside Rd, Jay
East Branch Friends of the Arts Presents
Gabrielle Stravelli
To learn more about Gabrielle, watch some videos, and make a reservation, please visit HERE.


Beginning June 30 and August 4, Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm
Join us for live music, fresh air, and community by the water. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit community organization whose mission is introduce residents and visitors to a diverse range of musical offerings and to provide regional artists with a platform for exposure and experience.

And, celebrate our 20th anniversary on August 15, 2026 at the Lake Placid Lacrosse Fields with a full day of music and fun.
See the full schedule of concerts HERE.
Mid’s Park, 2445 Main St, Lake Placid

Bell Fire Arts Collective presents a Special Event
Speak Eazy Open Mic at Essex Theatre Company
Saturday, June 27, 6:30 pm. List Opens at 6:15
Your hosts Alex Clark and Mac MacDevitt will warmly welcome you to this special Open Mic at the home of the Essex Theatre in the historic Masonic Lodge in Essex.
Free will donation accepted at the door. No tickets needed.
You can check out all the events at the Essex Theater Company HERE.
Learn more about how SpeakEazy works HERE.
Essex Theatre Company, 2756 Essex Road, Essex (Next to the Ferry Dock)
Tri-Lakes Pride Parade and Festival
Parade Down Main Street at 12 pm
Festival to Follow in Riverside Park, Saranac Lake


The Strand Center for the Arts presents
Adam Ezra Group
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 pm
Blending folk/Americana soul, rock ’n’ roll energy, and deeply human songwriting, Adam Ezra Group has built one of the most authentic underground followings in live music today while quickly becoming recognized on a national level. As SPIN recently put it, they are “an independent underground folk band blowing up without selling out,” a rise that has happened entirely outside the traditional industry system, powered by word of mouth, community activism, and a genuine connection between band and audience that often turns first-time listeners into lifelong fans.
Learn more and get tickets HERE.
Strand Center for the Arts, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh

Adirondack Art Association presents
Jim Friday, photographer
Opening reception Friday, June 26, 2026, 5 – 7:30 pm
Learn more about the Adirondack Art Association HERE.
Adirondack Art Association in Essex, 2310 Main St, Essex

The View presents the Meet The Artist Reception
Members’ Showcase Almost a Quitter by Lolli Buran
Friday, June 26, 4 – 6, with an artist talk at 5 pm
The Almost a Quitter Exhibit runs thru July 19, 2026
Members’ Showcase: Almost a Quitter by Lolli Buran, is a photography exhibition that explores themes of perseverance, creative identity, and personal growth through an intimate and reflective body of work. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about her work and process.
Additional info HERE.
The View Arts Center, 3273 NY-28, Old Forge
Pride Drag Show at the Twisted Raven
More information and purchase tickets HERE.

Drag Brunch returns to the Belvedere Restaurant
Sunday, June 20, 9:30 am doors open, 10:30 am show begins
Tickets are HERE.

Reber Rock Farm Presents Farm Food Fridays

