North Creek Depot Museum presents

125th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s “Night Ride to the Presidency”

We are delighted to open our doors for another exciting season of exhibits, programs, and special events celebrating the rich history of our region. This season promises to be one of our most memorable as we commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s “Night Ride to the Presidency.”

To mark this historic milestone, we are proud to unveil our newly redesigned Theodore Roosevelt Gallery, which serves as the centerpiece of this year’s anniversary celebration. The gallery explores the dramatic events of September 1901, when then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt received word while hiking on Mount Marcy that President William McKinley was gravely ill in Buffalo. Roosevelt’s harrowing night ride to the North Creek Depot in the early morning hours of September 14th, followed by his train journey to Buffalo, marked the beginning of one of the most significant chapters in American history.

Through historic photographs, maps and interpretive displays, visitors will discover the remarkable story of Roosevelt’s “Night Ride” and the pivotal role North Creek played in his unexpected ascent to the presidency.

Throughout the summer, we will present a wide variety of lectures, exhibitions, community events, and educational programs that further explore Roosevelt’s remarkable journey to the presidency and his enduring connection to the Adirondacks. 

First up in the Author Series The Many Lives of Theodore Roosevelt is

If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love, with Mary Calvi, Author and Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Co-anchor at WCBS-TV

Wednesday, July 8, 7 pm

For additional information and a complete calendar of anniversary events, please visit HERE.

Talk will be held at Tannery Pond Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

North Creek Depot Museum, 5 Railroad Place, North Creek 

The Mill presents

Taylor Haskins

Saturday, July 11, 8 pm

It was Taylor who stood in the carcass of a former grain mill with a trumpet night after night to hone in on the acoustic treatments that make The Mill an exceptional listening space. It is his vision that transformed an abandoned agricultural facility into a place for the emergence and growth of culture in rural New York.

First and foremost a musician, Taylor has toured the world since the age of 19, performing in over 40 countries and nearly 400 cities with the likes of Dave Holland, Richard Bona, Maynard Ferguson, and many others including his own eponymous band. For this evening, Taylor will take the stage to sonically transform the space and transport the audience into an immersive auditory experience.

Additional details and purchase tickets HERE.

The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport

Caroga Arts breaks ground on the Stagehouse at Sherman’s Park

A Vision Taking Shape

On a beautiful day filled with excitement and gratitude, Caroga Arts officially broke ground on the first phase of our new amphitheater (Stagehouse)—an important milestone in a vision that has been years in the making.

More than just a construction project, this phase represents the next chapter in our ongoing effort to create a world-class arts and community campus in Caroga Lake. This investment honors the rich cultural history of this special place while expanding opportunities for artistic excellence, education, and community gathering for generations to come.

As we stood together for the groundbreaking ceremony, we were reminded that projects of this magnitude are never accomplished by one person alone. They are built through the collective vision, generosity, and dedication of countless individuals who believe in the future of our community.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the donors, supporters, community partners, elected officials, volunteers, and friends who have helped make this moment possible. We are especially thankful to New York State Council on the Arts, Empire State Development, and everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and share in the excitement of what lies ahead.

While the ceremonial shovels have now touched the ground, this is only the beginning. The amphitheater is part of a larger vision for a vibrant campus where arts and community life can thrive together. We look forward to sharing updates as construction progresses and welcoming you back to witness this exciting transformation firsthand.

Together, we are building more than an amphitheater—we are building a legacy that will enrich the Caroga community for generations to come.

You can stay up to date on the Stagehouse construction HERE.

Image: Artistic & Executive Director, Kyle Price, with Groundbreaking Ceremony attendees

The Westport Library Presents

Annual Production of the Arthur Dodge Memorial Concert

Featuring Meadowmount School of Music

Tuesday July 14, 2026, 7 pm, free

Westport Library Association, 6 Harris Lane, Westport

Sacandaga Valley Arts Network (SVAN) presents

Pairings, with Madeline Marrow and Kael Von

Through Monday, July 27

Pairings is a thoughtful exhibit of the works by two still life painters: Madeline Marrow and Kael Von.

SVAN Gallery and Gift Shop, 303 South Main Street, Northville

Adirondack History Museum Presents

Tupper Arts presents 2026 Summer Sunset Series 

The New Horizons Swing Ambassadors

Monday, July 13, 7 pm, free

The New Horizons Swing Ambassadors is part of the New Horizons Bands of Northern New York.

New Horizons Bands of NNY provides entry points to music-making for adults, including those with no musical experience and those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long time. 

Swing Ambassadors meets weekly in Potsdam and is directed by Paul Buell. The band performs popular swing, Latin, big band, rock, and jazz tunes. Bring your dancing shoes, or simply sit back and relax; you’re sure to have a great time!

Find out more HERE.

Tupper Lake Bandshell (Flanders Park), 7 Martin St, Tupper Lake

The Adirondack Museum presents

Triangle Lantern Making with Carol Marie Vossler

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Carol Marie Vossler, an artist and papermaker, will lead you through making a triangle lantern out of handmade paper and stencils. You’ll be cutting and folding as part of the process. Using stencils, you can cut shapes with either an Xacto knife or a pin tool, each offering unique effects, before assembling your lantern. The session also offers a brief look at the historical and contemporary importance of lanterns.

All materials (except light) and tools will be provided.

→Participants are welcome to bring drinks and snacks for the day.

→Museum admission is not included but can be added to the workshop fee at a reduced rate.

→Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Workshop is for participants 12 years old and older. Participants 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Save by registering for two!

More info and register HERE.

Carol will also be demonstrating and selling her works at ADKX July 10-12.

Adirondack Experience, 9097 NY-30, Blue Mountain Lake

North Country Rural Development Coalition presents

Artist Talks,  Walls Between Waters Phase Two

Tuesday, July 14, 6 – 7:30 pm

Although the festival weekend has passed, Walls Between Waters continues through new murals, community engagement, and public art installations. This Phase Two Artist Talk Series is an opportunity to meet the artists behind the work and learn how public art can help strengthen community pride, identity, and connection.

Ti Arts Gallery, 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga

Old Forge Library’s Music in the Gazebo Series presents

Mad Agnes

Tuesday, July 14, 4 pm

Hailing from Connecticut, Mad Agnes features Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones, and Mark Saunders. Their music blends contemporary folk with touches of Celtic tradition, storytelling, vocal improvisation, and rich acoustic instrumentation. Performing around a single microphone in the style of early radio shows, the trio creates an intimate, engaging atmosphere that quickly draws audiences in. Their performances are filled with warmth, humor, spontaneity, and the kind of musical chemistry that can only come from years of performing together.

With guitars, mandolin, ukulele, piano, melodica, and tightly woven three-part harmonies, Mad Agnes delivers a concert experience that feels both polished and personal. The group has performed internationally at festivals, theaters, listening rooms, and folk venues throughout the United States and England, earning praise for performances that are both emotionally moving and genuinely fun.

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge