Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public Radio present

Howl Story Slam at Ausable Brewing

Tuesday, July 14 @ 6 – 8 pm

The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season!

This year, we’ll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! 

What’s your Line? Sign up and take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score the stories, and at the end of the night, a winner is announced. All winners are invited to our annual Grand Slam at the end of the year.

See all of our upcoming slams HERE.

Ausable Brewing Co., 765 Mace Chasm Rd, Keeseville

Tannery Pond Center presents the Summer Concert Series

Sugar Apple

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 pm

Sugar Apple is a unique and eclectic band known for their exquisite music, incredible energy, charisma, and stage presence, showcasing a variety of musical styles. Formed in 2020 by lead singer and entertainer Nalia Muriel on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, the band aims to bring back forgotten classics with a distinctive twist.

Indeed, Sugar Apple has managed to craft their own signature sound through the incredible versatility of its top-tier musicians. Sugar Apple’s diverse repertoire includes legendary songs in nine languages and intertwines genres such as jazz, classic rock ‘n’ roll, chanson française, Italian canzones, Latin American and Caribbean rhythms, drawing inspiration from iconic hits across the globe.

Additional details and purchase Tickets HERE.

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Snowfort Books presents

Rachel Carson: Writer, Scientist, and Philosopher

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 4 pm

Join us for an informal talk and discussion with Zak Breckenridge, exploring the life, work, and enduring influence of Rachel Carson.

Drawing on his research at Yale University’s Beinecke Library, home to the world’s largest collection of Rachel Carson archival materials, Zak will share new insights into Carson as a writer, scientist, and philosopher. The presentation will reflect on his recent discoveries and current thinking while remaining accessible to anyone interested in literature, environmental thought, or Carson’s legacy. No advance reading is required. The talk will be followed by audience discussion.

Zak Breckenridge grew up in Essex and is now a teacher, scholar, and writer based in Long Beach, California. He is a doctoral candidate in English at the University of Southern California, where he researches the intertwined histories of ecological science, literary experimentation, and environmental consciousness.

More information is HERE.

Snowfort Books, 6592 Main St, Westport

Adirondack Regional Theatre announces

2026 Shakespeare in the Park Tour Featuring As You Like It

Designed to make live theatre accessible to everyone, Shakespeare in the Park continues ART’s commitment to providing high-quality performing arts experiences free of charge in parks and public spaces throughout the region.

This year’s abridged production of As You Like It invites audiences into the enchanting Forest of Arden, where romance, mistaken identities, witty humor, and unforgettable characters come together in one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedies. After Duke Frederick banishes her father, Rosalind escapes into the forest alongside her cousin Celia. Disguised as a young man, Rosalind encounters the lovesick Orlando, leading to a joyful journey of love, laughter, and self-discovery.

All performances begin at 6 pm, and audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a relaxed evening of outdoor theatre suitable for all ages.

2026 Tour Schedule

Thursday, July 16 – 6 pm – Recreation Park, Cadyville

Friday, July 17 – 6 pm – Heyworth-Mason Park, Peru

Saturday, July 18 – 6 pm – City Beach, Plattsburgh

Thursday, July 23 – 6 pm – Village Green, Jay

Friday, July 24 – 6 pm – Social Center, Elizabethtown

Saturday, July 25 – 6 pm – Bill Earl Park, Champlain

A tour map is available online to help audience members locate each performance.

Admission is free at every location.

Warren County Historical Society presents

The American Revolution: What They Didn’t Tell You in High School, with historian and author Glenn Pearsall

Monday, July 20, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Free.

Glenn will pull back the curtain on some of the Revolution’s lesser-known facts, figures, and turning points—guiding his audience toward a broader, more accurate understanding of the real causes and impacts of America’s war for independence. Expect to leave with a few surprises, a fresh perspective, and maybe a new favorite chapter of history.

Glenn Pearsall is no stranger to uncovering the stories hiding in plain sight. A Johnsburg native and author of three acclaimed books on Adirondack history—Echoes in These Mountains (2008), When Men and Mountains Meet (2013), and Leaves Torn Asunder (2016)—Glenn has spent decades bringing forgotten corners of our region’s past back to life. His research on Civil War photographer Mathew Brady’s boyhood home drew coverage from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. 

This is the kind of evening that reminds us why history matters—and why it’s never quite what we think we know.

Warren County Historical Society, 50 Gurney Lane, Queensbury

Adirondack History Museum Events

Anderson Falls Historical Society Presents

Why History Matters: 1776, Independence, and Valcour Island

Wednesday, July 22, 

7 – 8:30 pm

The American War for Independence was undertaken by thousands of individual men and women, each with a story to tell. From Concord’s North Bridge, to Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, to Valcour Island in our own backyard, this stirring presentation will share the stories of some of the remarkable figures that changed the history of the world. By seeing how earlier Americans have lived and struggled in their daily lives, we can recognize them as people like us and gain a pride of place and an increased appreciation of our society and our heritage.

John Krueger is a long-time heritage advocate, having started as a guide at Fort Ticonderoga in 1970. He is a prolific writer & gifted storyteller whose animated talks have sparked a deeper appreciation for the Lake Champlain Basin region’s cultural heritage.

More info HERE.

Keeseville Fire Department, 8 Pleasant Street. Keeseville

A New North Creek Arts District

A coalition of arts organizations, businesses, and individual artists has launched the North Creek Arts District in the Town of Johnsburg, earning official recognition from the Town Board on June 3. The board approved a resolution supporting the community-led initiative for its contributions to the town’s cultural, economic, and civic vitality. 

The Town of Johnsburg Occupancy Tax Committee also awarded funding for a district logo and promotion of its inaugural event, the North Creek Arts Fest, on Aug. 8. The festival will span Main Street and Riverfront Park with artist booths, live music, performances, food, family activities, demonstrations, and exhibits. 

The district stretches from Tannery Pond Center to the North Creek Depot Museum and Adirondack Glassblowing Studio. Tannery Pond Center will serve as the group’s fiscal agent during its first year as it works toward nonprofit status. 

Organizers hope the district will eventually include artists, businesses, and nonprofits from all six Johnsburg hamlets, strengthening the local economy and enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors through the arts.

Find out more HERE.

Image: The North Creek Mosaic. one of the largest pieces of public art in the Adirondacks.

The Bookstore Plus Presents

Monday Morning Storytime & book signing with local author Amy Guglielmo

Monday, July 20, 10 am

Our storyteller, local author Amy Guglielmo, will read her book Like A Rainbow: The Colorful Story Of Cyndi Lauper. For our craft, Amy will lead our young readers in making friendship bracelets.

Storytime is geared towards children ages 3 and up, but all children are welcome!

Book signing to follow from 11 am – 12 pm!

The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street, Lake Placid

The Orchestra of Northern New York (ONNY) presents

The Great American Songbook

Wednesday, July 15,  7 pm. Adirondack Presbyterian Church, Lake Clear

Thursday, July 16, 7 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh

Friday, July 17, 7 pm, Wanakena Presbyterian Church, Wanakena

Four talented musicians—Paul Meyers, Matt Dunne, Tim Sullivan and Tim Savage—will perform classic works from the Great American Songbook. These memorable tunes, coming from many sources—Broadway shows, Hollywood movies, jazz music—have become unforgettable standards over time. Songs by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Henry Mancini and more will be featured on the program, with special arrangements by the artists.

Get the full details including event locations HERE.

Old Forge Library’s Music in the Gazebo Series presents

Hungrytown

Tuesday, July 21, 4 pm

Hungrytown is the musical partnership of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson. Their original songs blend contemporary folk with traditional influences, featuring close harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and thoughtful songwriting. After years of touring throughout the United States and Europe, the duo has built a loyal following for performances that are intimate, engaging, and deeply rooted in the folk tradition.

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge

Tupper Arts presents 2026 Summer Sunset Series 

Fenimore Blues

Moday, July 20, 7 pm, free

Fenimore Blues, based in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., performs an eclectic mix of blues, Rock and Pop. The powerful vocals of Sherian Nolan are backed by musicians on guitar, keyboards, saxophone, bass, and drums, with one band member doubling on accordion. This combination enables the group to perform a range of styles and a varied repertoire, drawing on music notables from Bonnie Raitt to Aretha Franklin, the Neville Brothers to the Allman Brothers, Linda Ronstadt to Etta James, Santana to Tedeschi Trucks.

Find out more HERE.

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