Eleanor Sweeney Exhibit at Adirondack Artists Guild

“Flowers,” an exhibit of recent photographs by Eleanor Sweeney, will be on display at the Adirondack Artists Guild from June 3 through June 27.

Eleanor made most of the works in the show during this past winter. She was inspired by the beautiful bunches of tulips grown at Little Farmhouse Flowers in Jay and available at Nori’s. Starting out as normal looking tulips, some of them expanded into ruffly exotic flowers that she would photograph daily until their petals dropped off.

The show also includes some sunflowers, which Eleanor happened to make in January and early February, never thinking about the significance they would come to have after the invasion of Ukraine.

A few of the photographs will appear more than once, but will be very different from each other because of the ways Eleanor manipulated and printed them.

On Friday, June 3, the gallery will host a reception for “Flowers” from 5 – 7 pm. Because of the current rise in Covid cases there will not be refreshments, and masks will be requested.

The Adirondack Artists Guild is a cooperative retail art gallery representing a diverse group of artists residing and working in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondack Park. The gallery is located at 52 Main St, Saranac Lake, 518 891-2615. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 until 5, and 11-3 on Sundays. The Guild is on Facebook, Instagram, and on the web HERE.

AUTHOR TALK IN WANAKENA

J.E. Irvin, a career educator and the award-winning author of five mystery novels, visits Wanakena at 3 pm Saturday, May 28, 2022, for a book talk about her latest novel – BROKEN – which is set in the hamlet.

Irvin will speak about her writing process as well as the local activities and events that inspired the novel. Hosted by Otto’s Abode, the presentation will take place in the gazebo (weather permitting) or inside the store. Books will be available for purchase and signing, and each attendee will receive a goody bag of book-related items.

Irvin’s stories, poems, and essays have appeared in a variety of print and online publications, including Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Hawaii Pacific Review, FLIGHTS, Literary Mama, and MockTurtleZine. Retired after a long career as a high school teacher, Irvin leads classes on writing the novel and on short stories through the University of Dayton Osher Lifelong Learning Center. Long-time paddlers, she and her husband, their two crazy cats, and their 17-ft. Kevlar canoe reside in southwestern Ohio on the edge of a nature park. Their 1925 Old Town boat is in storage awaiting re-canvassing.

Otto’s Abode, 6 Hamele Street, Wanakena

The Carillon has returned to Fort Ticonderoga!

Boat cruises start this Friday

The 75-minute narrated boat cruises cover some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America while surrounded by breathtaking lake views, commanding mountains, and the majestic fort.

From shipwrecks to a massive bridge that the Americans built in 1776, Lake Champlain holds defining stories of America’s past. Fort Ticonderoga’s layers of history carry right from the land onto the water. Carillon boat tours help ignite visitors’ imaginations as they explore this internationally strategic lake.

Boat tours will run Tuesday-Sunday May 27-mid-October. The 60-foot boat is available for daily tours, field trips, sunset cruises, and private charters. A selection of regional beer and cider, wine, soft drinks, water, and snacks are available for purchase on board. Tickets for the boat cruise are available HERE or can be purchased on-site during a visit on a first-come basis. Boat tours are available rain or shine.

Fort Ticonderoga, 102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga

Back to Blue: Antiques and Uniques Roadshow

May 27th through May 29th, 8 am – 3 pm

The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is excited to announce the first annual “Back to Blue Antiques and Uniques Roadshow!” Celebrate the start of the 2022 Season by checking out the antique vendor fair on opening weekend.

Visitors will have the chance to shop the treasures of local collectors, or present their own unique pieces for sale with an appraisal from our local and traveling experts!

Appointments for appraisals will take place on Saturday, May 28th from 2 to 6 pm inside the ALCA performance space. Walk-ins are welcome. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will also be for sale during the Saturday appraisal event.

Schedule an appraisal HERE. Appraisals are offered at $10 for one item and $20 for three items.
All proceeds from the appraisal fee/donation go towards the Arts Center!

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, 3446 State Route 28, Blue Mountain Lake

Opening May 27, 2022!

The Adirondack Experience is excited to welcome you back for the 2022 season on Friday, May 27, 2022!

Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience. With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into the rich history of this region as you browse the museum, row an authentic guide boat, break up a logjam, climb a classic ADK fire tower, or enjoy a family-friendly hike to Minnow Pond.

We have a full season of programs and events planned for 2022.

Open May 27 – October 10, 2022
Open Every Day, 10 am – 5 pm

Buy ONLINE and SAVE!
Timed ticket reservations are recommended for all museum visitors. Tickets are good for the entire day – 10 am – 5 pm – on the date you select for your ticket(s). We look forward to seeing you this summer! Buy tickets HERE.

Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake,
9097 State Route 30, Blue Mountain Lake

Opening Day at Highlands Vineyard

Saturday, May 28, 4 to 7 pm

Come to the Highland Vineyard’s opening day. Enjoy the beverages, views and music by Keeseville’s own Alice’s Fault—folk/bluegrass/contemporary/roots trio.

Summer is almost here!

Highlands Estate Vineyard is a family owned and operated vineyard in the Adirondacks with breathtaking views of Lake Champlain. Learn more about us HERE.

Highlands Vineyard
1092 Highlands Road
KEESEVILLE