Keene Valley Library Presents

Soft Sucession 

A Presentation by Tim Rowland

East Branch Friends of the Arts Presents

We Are Instrumental Awarded $50,000 

We Are Instrumental (WAI) has been awarded a $50,000 Sharing In The Groove Grant from the Zankel Music Fund, distributed over the next three years, to support the procurement of new and refurbished musical instruments for students throughout Northern New York.

The investment will help WAI continue addressing one of the region’s greatest barriers to music education: access to reliable, high-quality instruments. Through partnerships with school districts across the Adirondacks and North Country, WAI will purchase, refurbish, and place instruments directly into the hands of students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to participate in their school music programs.

Since its founding, We Are Instrumental has worked to strengthen music education by providing instruments, free private lessons, enrichment opportunities, and professional development for music educators. To date, 

WAI has provided more than 750 new and refurbished instruments to schools across Northern New York, representing over $700,000 in restored musical assets and helping hundreds of students participate in school music programs.

For more information about We Are Instrumental or to support its mission, 

visitHEREor contact Evan Mack at Evan@weareinstrumentalny.org.

Vendor Call for Art in the Forks Festival

September 5, 2026, 10 – 4

For more info, contact artintheforks@gmail.com.

Adirondack Rail Trail Named to Outside Magazine’s 2026 U.S. Bucket List Adventures

The Adirondack Rail Trail has been selected by Outside Magazine as one of its 2026 U.S. Bucket List Adventures, placing the trail among the nation’s premier outdoor destinations and experiences.

The recognition highlights the Adirondack Rail Trail’s rapid emergence as one of New York State’s most popular outdoor recreation assets. Stretching 34 miles between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake, the multi-use trail offers year-round opportunities for walking, biking, running, birding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing while connecting communities and showcasing the beauty of the Adirondack Park.

The feature introduces the trail to Outside Magazine’s extensive audience, which includes approximately 6.8 million readers and 28 million social media followers. “Being selected as one of Outside Magazine’s 2026 U.S. Bucket List Adventures is an incredible honor,” said Julia Goren, Executive Director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA). “This recognition affirms what our communities, volunteers, partners, and trail users have known all along—that the Adirondack Rail Trail offers a truly unique outdoor experience. The selection comes as trail use continues to grow. Since July 13, 2025, trail counters installed along the Adirondack Rail Trail have recorded more than 182,600 passes, demonstrating the trail’s popularity among residents and visitors alike.

Recognition also underscores the trail’s economic impact on surrounding communities. Businesses throughout Lake Placid, Ray Brook, Saranac Lake, Lake Clear, and Tupper Lake are benefiting from increased visitation as trail users explore local restaurants, lodging establishments, retail shops, and attractions.

Learn more HERE.

Artists Spotlight

Immersive Worlds 

Tahawus Art Gallery, Au Sable Forks

The View presents

The Jake Lozo Trio

Wednesday, July 22, 5 – 6:30 pm

The Jake Lozo Trio play and sing their own brand of Blues, featuring a fresh, soulful sound with a modern twist. Jake’s guitar work is as fiery as it is expressive, weaving together the rich tradition of Blues with his own youthful, dynamic style.

More info HERE.

View Arts Center, 3273 NY-28, Old Forge

Ti Arts Presents

More info HERE.

Westport Library Presents

A Mostly American Music Sampler

Wednesday, July 22, 7 pm

Tupper Arts presents 2026 Summer Sunset Series 

All Night Boogie Band

Wednesday, July 22, 7 pm, free

All Night Boogie Band is an award-winning blues, rock and soul-inspired band that formed in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Since 2021, the experienced quintet (and occasionally octet, with horns) has loudly expressed unique sound full of originality, vigor, and dedication to the resonance of great American music.

With three albums of original music, the semi-finalists of the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis have added a 2023 New England Music Award as a “Rising Star”, a 2025 New England Music Award nomination for “Best Blues Act”,  and a 2025 Seven Daysies Award for “Best Blues Group” to their name. Their dynamic and high-energy live shows have been said to be “things of legend” where you’ll find it hard to stand still.

Their 3rd album, “Shut Your Eyes and See”, was released July 3, 2026.

Find out more HERE.

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

Old Forge Library presents

Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Thursday, July 23, at 1:30 pm

This high-energy performance blends Australian music, culture, comedy, storytelling, character-building, and audience participation into an interactive experience for all ages. Guests will discover the fascinating sounds of the didgeridoo, an instrument played by Aboriginal Australians for more than 1,500 years, while exploring the Australian Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. The program also features authentic Aboriginal artwork and artifacts, introduces iconic animals such as kangaroos and koalas, and encourages everyone to move to the rhythmic sounds of the didgeridoo and world percussion instruments.

The adventure is led by performer Rob Thomas, who has been performing with and crafting didgeridoos for nearly 30 years. He has recorded several albums, composed music for films, and presents educational performances at schools and venues across the country. Thomas lives in Linville Falls, North Carolina, and is pleased to bring this unique program to the Old Forge Library.

For more information, contact the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008 or visit HERE.

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge