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Arts Center Lake Placid presents Improv Stars of Montreal Saturday, October 17, 6 pmSaturday, October 17, 9 pm No script. No safety net. Everything you see is created in the moment, inspired by the audience and performed for the first…

Speakeazy Storytelling Open Mic at Old Soul Taproom Join hosts Alex Clark and Rasheed Trombley and hoist your favorite beverage for the third year of monthly personal storytelling in the cozy comfort of Old Soul Design Shop and Taproom—one of…

Tannery Pond seeks Director of Development The Development Director advances the mission of Tannery Pond Center (TPC) by promoting continued financial stability and growth through targeted fundraising initiatives and grant support.  Duties include seeking financial support through grants, planned giving…

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge presents Bad Penny Pleasuremakers Thursday, October 8, 7 pm Bad Penny Pleasuremakers serve up toe-tapping ragtime, acoustic & country blues, and prewar jazz—deeply rooted in New Orleans swing & soul.  New Orleans-based Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, Matt Bell and…

Adirondack Life presents A Ranger’s Life, with Rob Praczkajlo and Adirondack Life’s Annie Stoltie Wednesdy, October 7, 7 pm Adirondack Life’s Annie Stoltie sits down with newly retired Adirondack forest ranger Rob Praczkajlo to discuss the highs and lows of…

The Whallonsburg Grange Presents Also at the Grange Whallonsburg Grange presents Lyceum’s Regarding Wilderness six-part series From Preacher to Progressive—The Life of Adirondack Murray Tuesday, October 6, 7 pm In the summer of 1869, the Adirondack Mountains were overrun. Thousands…

The Mill presents Standup Comedy Andre Kim Friday, October 2 and Saturday October 3, 7 pm Queens native Andre Kim has razor sharp jokes, a sexy voice, and an Asian face. As a fixture at The Stand in NYC, Andre…

Tahawus Center’s Cloudsplitter Studio  presents  Adult Dance classes Thursdays beginning October 1, 5:15 – 6:30 pm Rebecca Kelly’s Adult Ballet Barre and dance classes start up again this week. Mixed levels. All are welcome to give it a try! Contact…

John Brown Lives! Presents John Brown Lives! will host Americans Who Tell The Truth Outdoor Gallery Walk, a public program that invites community members to learn about individuals who dedicated their lives to ensure equal voting rights in the United…

Cavatina Duo by Matthew Dunne The Cavatina Duo has been described by the New Yorker as ‘the best in the world’ of flute and guitar ensembles and has played in practically every corner of the globe.  Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic…

Saranac Lake ArtWorks presents 2026 Studio Tours Saturday & Sunday September 26 & 27 This free, self-guided event offers art lovers, collectors, and curious minds a rare opportunity to step inside the creative spaces of local artists. From oil paintings…

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge (UJAC) presents Dawn Tyler Wilson Thursday, September 24, 7 pm Don’t miss this chance to see Dawn Tyler Watson on the Lounge stage! Multiple award-winning, Montreal-based Singer/Songwriter Dawn Tyler Watson has earned her…

The Wild Center presents Patrick Sapling, New York State’s First Permanent Thomas Dambo Troll After a summer that brought tens of thousands of visitors to The Wild Center from across the country to meet the giant trolls of TROLLS: Save the…

Adirondack Regional Theatre presents The Guys A Play by Anne Nelson Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 7 pm Sunday, September 20, 2 pm Twenty-five years after the events of September 11, 2001, Adirondack Regional Theatre invites the community…

Tahawus Cultural Center Announces Speaker: Bill Loughrey, author Charles Evans Hughes was one of the most influential, and often overlooked, figures in American history. As Governor of New York, Supreme Court Justice, Chief Justice, and national leader, Hughes fought corruption,…

Bell Fire Arts Collective presents SpeakEazy Wednesday, September 9, 7 pm Join hosts Alex Clark and Rasheed Trombley and hoist your favorite beverage in the cozy comfort of Plattsburgh’s Old Soul Taproom in Downtown Plattsburgh. Get the full details HERE. Old…

The Sembrich and the Adirondack Center for Writing present Mother Wit Saturday, September 12, 7 pm In their second collaborative event, The Adirondack Center for Writing and The Sembrich lure best-selling author of Driving the Green Book, Alvin Hall, and…

A Q&A with Playwright Stephen Sheffer on “Lean-to” Stephen Sheffer’s “Lean-to” runs this weekend at Pendragon Theater in Saranac Lake—the run is largely sold out, though tickets remain for the Saturday matinee. Sheffer spoke with ADK A&E by phone from…

Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) announces Erin Reilly joins ACW as Program Director Erin is a recent graduate of the Creative Writing MFA program at Emerson College, where she specialized in fiction and taught four semesters of First Year Writing….

18th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival Winners Announced Saranac Lke ArtWork’s 18th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival, held August 17 – 22, 2026, concluded with record-breaking attendance, sales, and artist participation, reaffirming Saranac Lake’s reputation as one of the premier…

The Mill presents A World Of Piano: Charu Suri Saturday, August 29 , 8 pm Charu Suri is a pianist and composer who treads fearlessly between genres, blending several styles and fusing Indian ragas with more traditional jazz.  Born in…

Tupper Arts presents Jillian Post and Julien Feller Thru Tuesday, September 1 Opposites attract in the most beautiful way at Tupper Arts. We’re thrilled to host a collaborative pop-up featuring the Adirondack’s own power-couple of wood sculpture: Jillian Post and Julien Feller. Jillian roots her…

Art in the Forks Festival presents Out Loud Storytelling Saturday, September 5, 12 – 2 pm Join Us for Out Loud Storytelling at the 20 Main Outback Stage  as part of Art in the Forks Festival. The theme is ROSES…

Two Rare Opportunities Hill and Hollow Music Presents Full details HERE. Downtown Artist Cellar presents Acclaimed Poets Linda Adams Blaskey and Andy Fogle  Two special poetry events this week Thursday, August 20, 7 pm. Blaskey and Fogle will be featured at Poetry @ DAC,…

Saranac Lake Free Library presents Art at the Library Part of My Soul, by photographer Chrissy Thomsen Wednesday, August 26 – Saturday, September 26 Chrissy Thomsen moved from Denmark to the US at age four, and although America became her…

East Branch Friends of the Arts Presents Henhouse Prowlers  Wednesday, August 19, 7:30 pm The globe trotting bluegrass group Henhouse Prowlers will make a stop in Keene Valley on August 19, 7:30 pm, for a concert before heading off to…

A Rare Opportunity… Vassily Primakov and Natalia Lavrova Renowned pianists Vassily Primakov and Natalia Lavrova will be in residence at Hill and Hollow Music for two weeks undertaking a project that fewer than 100 pianists have accomplished since 1900!  Vassily…

Saranac Lake ArtWorks presents 18th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival Monday – Saturday,  August 17 – 22, 2026 This year’s Adirondack Plein Air Festival brings together 40 juried artists, including 10 first‑time participants, who will spend six days painting the…

Pendragon Theatre presents the powerful, award-winning musical Violet in a must-see performance A Review by Tim Rowland It can be a tad disconcerting to hash out distressing issues of disfigurement, racial discord and family dysfunction in a musical (I feel so despicable…

Ausable Theater Hosts Julia Gleich & Dancers Friday, August 7, 6:30 pm Julia Gleich & Dancers, the Brooklyn based contemporary ballet company, are back for a week-long residency hosted by Ausable Theater. A free public studio performance will be held…

The View Arts Center presents 45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolor Saturday, August 8 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 Celebrating its 45th year, this major national exhibition showcases outstanding artistic talent, skill, and beauty in a range of…

The Adirondack Experience presents Adirondack Art Festival Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 am – 5 pm Join us for the Adirondack Art Festival, a beloved annual craft fair featuring local artists at ADKX. Spend the day browsing original work and…

Keene Valley Library presents What’s Happening at Arts Center Lake Placid August 7, 2026, 4– 5 pm Hill and Hollow Music presents Meadowmount Ensembles Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7 pm Our Annual Free Concert! Donations gratefully accepted for Meadowmount Scholarship…

The Adirondack Artists Guild presents Here and Away,  watercolor and acrylic paintings by Kathy Ford Month of August Opening reception Wednesday, August 5,  5 – 7 pm Here and Away is about the places that shape us. Some are close to…

Keene Arts Presents Saturday, July 25, 4 pm 10881 State Hwy 9N, Keene The Adirondack Art Association presents Robert Powell, painter and printmaker Friday, August 7 – Wednesday, August 26 Opening reception Friday, August 7, 2026, 5 – 7 pm…

Lake Flower Landing presents Crackin Foxy concert and dance party Friday, July 24,  7 pm Crackin’ Foxy has been playing around the North Country for the last 15 years plus. Throughout the years the lineup and direction has been a…

Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) announces 31st Annual Preservation Awards The Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Annual Awards Program recognizes exemplary historic preservation work throughout the Adirondack Region, including examples of sensitive restoration, rehabilitation, and demonstrated long-term stewardship. For over 30 years, these…

Renowned singer-songwriter Susan Werner to perform in Keene Valley By Matt Dunne, East Branch Friends of the Arts Susan Werner sometimes has a little trouble containing her musical interests. A prodigious talent with a twenty-five year career touring around the world, she has dabbled…

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…

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…

Bell Fire Arts Collective announces Snowfort SpeakEazy Storytelling Open Mic is taking a summer break We’ve decided to take a summer break after a couple of months of low attendance. There are so many great alternative events and activities to…

Hill and Hollow Music presents Summer Jazz House Party—Jazz Flute Goddess Ali Ryerson and the Larry Ham Quartet Sunday, July 12, 4 pm It’s a swingin’ Summer Jazz House Party! The amazing and renowned jazz flute goddess Ali Ryerson joins…

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…

A note from the editors,  Happy Almost Fourth of July! If you love knowing about arts and entertainment in the ADK, here’s another packed edition of the ADK A&E e-News for you. They’re not always this long, but lately they…

Saranac Lake ArtWorks hosts Saranac Lake ArtMarket Friday, July 3, 1 – 7 pm A full afternoon of art, music, food, and libations! This year’s event features 30 local artists, each presenting original work across a wide range of mediums,…

Pendragon shows off new theater with top-notch farce A Review by Tim Rowland It’s not often the director is the star of the show, but Pendragons Theatre’s Noises Off in Saranac Lake is such a rip-roaring, door-slamming, stair-falling, three-dimensional theatrical cacophony that…

Call for Artist Vendors First Annual Art in the Forks Festival Adirondack Artists Guild presents En Plein Air, Jacqueline Altman Friday, July 3 – Monday, August 3 Opening reception Friday, July 3, 5 – 7 pm Jacqueline has continued the…

Ploughman’s Lunch Presents The View presents the Concerts in the Courtyard Series Ryan Quinn Wednesday, July 1, 5 – 6:30 pm Ryan Quinn, finalist on The Voice, is a brilliant singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He charms with his anecdotes and performs…

On Gabrielle Stravelli… Guest post by Matt Dunne, East Branch Friends of the Arts Vocalist and songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli blends musical traditions with a modern, genre-bending sensibility. Her tremendous swing feel and gift for lyric interpretation have led to a career…

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…

Pendragon Theatre presents Noises Off By Michael Frayn, directed by Sarah Norris Wednesday, June 24 thru Saturday, July 11 Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on…

A Capital Grant News Roundup Historic Saranac Lake has been awarded a grant of $600,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support construction of an accessible entrance at the Saranac Laboratory Museum. This is the final phase…

Adirondack Artists Guild presents Artist Talk with Barry Lobdell Sunday, June 14, 2 pm, free Barry will share stories behind several of the photographs in the featured exhibition, Street Level, discuss how some of the images came to be, and answer…

The Adirondack Explorer presents Adirondack Adventurers: Stories from Outdoor Recreational Experts Thursday, June 18, 5:30 – 7 pm, free Join a panel of outdoor recreation experts for an evening of storytelling and advice on how to plan your summer adventures. Explorer writer Tim Rowland…

The Two Branches Heritage Society presents The American Revolution in the Champlain Valley 1775-1783, with Don Wickman, speaker Monday, June 15, 6:30 pm In time for the 250th anniversary of the world-changing American Revolution, local researcher and historian Don Wickman…

Artist Mac MacDevitti in Partnership with the Town of Essex present Skybeam Sculptures  Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 28 Saturday, June 13, noon, Artist talk and welcome by Supervisor Ken Hughes  Come and enjoy a series of new, original,…

An Invitation to Celebrate Dan Seagle Festival Announces 2026 Preseason ‘Opera Shots’ Events Across the Adirondacks Seagle Festival kicks off its summer with five 2026 preseason “Opera Shots” events.  This popular lineup of casual pop-up performances brings elite young singers…

Sad news to share Dan Duggan passes away over the weekend We are very sorry to let our subscribers know that Adirondack folk music great Dan Duggan succumbed to a stroke this past weekend, according to his family. Most recently,…

Tahawus Gallery presents To the Water  Saturday, May 30 – Saturday, June 27 Opening Reception Saturday, May 30, 4 – 6 pm Join us for a Meet and Greet with the 11 artists in the To the Water show at Tahawus. Info:…

Adirondack Center for Writing announces Position open: Program Director ACW’s Program Director will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Communications Manager to present quality and meaningful programs to help fulfill ACW’s mission to inspire a love of writing,…

Honoring Memorial Day Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory presents the Cygnus Virtual Lecture Series Protecting Our Night Skies for People, Wildlife, and Nature, presented by Jim Webster Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7 pm, virtual via Zoom im Webster, an amateur astronomer and…

Lake Flower Landing presents Hinterlands Sunday, May 31, 2026, 4 pm Hinterlands conjures cinematic soundscapes where tradition meets experimental fire. Violinist Ben Russell and accordionist Matt Schreiber blend Appalachian drones, Balkan rhythms, and avant-garde textures into music that’s both ancient…

Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) presents PoemVillage Open Mic 2026 Wednesday, May 27, 7 pm, free Come share and listen to poets read their poems from PoemVillage 2026!  This open mic is open to anyone who wrote a poem for…

Lake Placid Sinfonietta, in partnership with the Adirondack Center for Writing present An Evening of Chamber Music Featuring Sinfonietta violinist Vlad Hontila and cellist Georgia Reine Bourderionnet Experience an intimate evening of chamber music in the beautiful St. Agnes Church…

Upper Jay Art Center & Recovery Lounge presents Isaac Newcomb Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8 pm Isaac Newcomb plays with texture and introspection, groove and self-deprecating humor in his unique flavor of alternative pop. His warm vocals nestle into soundscapes…

Arts Center Lake Placid presents The Comedy Zone: Andy Woodhull Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7 pm Andy has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Conan, Live at Gotham and The Half Hour on Comedy Central. He was the first comedian to make his network…

From the editors A cute story…. We (Beth and Tim) were attending an event last autumn, Scott Ferris’ wonderful talk on Rockwell Kent in Au Sable Forks, when we met a wonderful “mature” couple who told us how much they…

The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) and the 125th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s “Night Ride to the Presidency” Committee present Taps & Trivia at Timber & Thyme, Special Edition Thursday, May 14, 2026,  6 – 8 pm  This fun and engaging evening…

A message from the publishers … “A rising tide lifts all boats.” That’s a favorite saying around here and we use it a lot when talking about our goals for what ADK A&E can do for the arts and entertainment…

Adirondack Pastel Society Call for Entries Call for Art for 12th Annual National Pastel Exhibition  July 3 – August 5, 2026Deadline to Enter: Monday, May 11, 2026 Full details including prospectus and how to submit HERE Larac’s Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham…

The Wild Center Reopening Today, May 1 To mark our 20th anniversary, The Wild Center has reunited the original creative team behind our beloved signature film to bring you a breathtaking new version of The Wild Adirondacks.  Featuring four times the…

The Adirondack Experience’s In the Adirondack Library Series presents Heading Out, by Terence Young Monday, May 4, 2026, 7 – 8 pm, virtual What is it that has drawn generations of Americans to pack up their families, leave behind the…

Lake Placid Institute For The Arts & Humanities presents Great Adirondack Young People’s Poetry Showcase, Words from the Woods Each year, hundreds of poems are received from students in Grades 1-12 in public, private, and home schools in and around the…

Upper Jay Art Center & Recovery Lounge announces Lucinda Williams Project Saturday, April 25 HOLY SMOKES!  We’re overjoyed and overwhelmed with the support for this special concert.  Unfortunately, we are beyond sold out and we’ll be meeting our capacity for the…

Waterhole Music Lounge presents Party on the Patio 2026 The Waterhole Music Lounge is thrilled to announce the 2026 lineup of its signature series—Party on the Patio—an outdoor concert series that brings together the best in live music & community…

Whitcomb’s Arts presents Blood Hill Strings Friday, April 24, 6:30 pm An intimate acoustic show withBlood Hill Strings, the duo of Lewis residents Doug Furman and Paul Buehler, in the listening space at Whitcomb’s. Come hear their great instrumental and vocal blend!…

Historic Saranac Lake presents Book Presentation and Interview: Author David Gibson and ADK Explorer Editor Melissa Hart Thursday, April 23, 6 – 7 pm Join us for an interview and discussion centered on the legacy of Paul Schaefer, a highly…

SUNY Plattsburgh, Center for Earth and Environmental Science Presents Natural Successions  Exploring interconnectedness and resiliency in a changing environment Friday, April 17, 6 pm Fienberg Library, 2 Draper Ave., Plattsburgh Whallonsburg Grange presents Paper Wings Saturday, April 18, 7:30 pm…

The Westport Library Association presents Celebrating the Nation: A Season of Heritage & Hope Produced by artists, musicians, and scholars for children and adults, the series will celebrate the experiences of people living in the Champlain Valley in 1776 and…

Arts Center Lake Placid presents The Self-Portrait Friday, April 10 – Friday, May 15, 2026 Opening reception Friday, April 10, 4 – 6 pm Self-portraiture has a long history rooted in antiquity. From the painted masterpieces of the Renaissance to…

Twolined Studio presents Saranac Lake Art & Science Series Hilary Hawk Band & “On Gossamer Wings” Thursday, April 16 The Schedule: Artwalk, 5:00-6:30 pm, Hotel Saranac LobbyScience & Art Talks, 6:30-8 pm, Oak Room: Monarch Butterfly Migration + interview with Hilary Hawke…

From the Adirondack Explorer New report: How the arts are driving growth in the North Country A new report shows how arts are driving economic vitality, including employment and tourism spending, in the North Country A new report shows that the arts have been an…

The Strand Center for the Arts presents Holding Space  A collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN (Behavioral Health Services North) Friday, April 10 – Saturday, May 30 Opening reception Friday, April 10, 5 – 8…

Hotel Saranac presents Moment’s Notice Friday, April 3, 7 – 10 pm Join us for a night of good music, community and dance—we bring well rehearsed blues, Jazz classics, Latin and more to the stage. Hope to see you there!…

Nathan Farb Obituary information may be found HERE. The Warren County Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution ad Fort William Henry present Gala 250  Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5 – 8 pm The evening celebration will commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary…

Hill and Hollow Music presents Kiran Ahluwalia  With her six-piece band led by the virtuoso guitarist Razz Abbasi  Sunday, April 12, 3 pm Two-time JUNO (Canadian Grammy) winner Kiran Ahluwalia’s open-hearted vocals have established her as one of global music’s…

Juried Show awards announced at Adirondack Artists Guild A total of 67 artworks were chosen for the show by juror Caroline Welsh, from 149 entries submitted by 63 artists.  The First Prize award of $500, given by the Artists Guild,…

Note Date Correction The Adirondack Garden Club Presents Gardening Expert Charlie Nardozzi Saturday, March 28, 10:30 am – noon The Adirondack Garden Club will host gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi for a talk at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Copies of Nardozzi’s…

The Grange Winter Lyceum presents Soft Secession: How the Adirondacks Can Thrive Without Albany, by Tim Rowland Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7 – 8:30 pm The Adirondack Park began as a great experiment determined to prove that humans and nature…

SpeakEazy Storytelling Open Mic Wednesday, Marcy 25, 7 pm Hosts Loree Burns and Mac MacDevitt are looking forward to welcoming all our storytelling friends to SpeakEazy Open Mic’s new home at Snowfort Books in Westport on the FOURTH WEDNESDAY. We…

Snowfort Books presents Reporting Place: The Craft of Narrative Journalism, with Dan Wakin and Stephen Kurczy Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2 pm Journalists and authors Stephen Kurczy and Dan Wakin will join us to discuss their nonfiction books and the…

Twolined Studio presents Art & Science Series This three-part event series held in downtown Saranac Lake spotlights artists and scientists who are working across disciplines.  Learn more HERE. Third Thursdays in March, April & May First up:   The Big Night Thursday,…

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) presents One-On-One Manuscript Consultation Register at the RARE BOOK or HARDCOVER level of our Kickass Writers Festival June 5 and 6 and you’ll get a one-on-one manuscript consultation with one of our agents or editors below. Every registrant at those levels…

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts announces The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7, 2026 Application window now open! Apply by Thursday, April 16, at 5 pm. Artists of all disciplines based in the…

Old Forge Library presents Annual Community Poetry and Art Contest and Exhibit Thru Friday, April 24 Reception and awards presentation Thursday, March 12, 5:30 pm The 2026 theme, “Liberty,” inspired poets and artists of all ages from across the region…

Ploughman’s Lunch The Wild Center Announces Do you play well with otters? Join our team! The Wild Center is hiring for: • AmeriCorps Community Educator • Culinary Technician • Facilities Technician• Visitor Services Attendant View the full job descriptions and apply HERE….

The Whallonsburg Grange Winter Lyceum presents The “Long War” of the American Revolution, 1754-1815 Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm The American Revolution was part of a series of global wars that began in the middle of the eighteenth century with…

Hill and Hollow Music presents Tapestry Vocal Ensemble: Postcards from France  Sunday, March 8, 3 pm  Crisscrossing France from Auvergne to Provence, Brittany to Paris and beyond, Tapestry and friends bring together a rich blend of Impressionism, folk roots, and a…

Waterhole Music Lounge presents Gubbulidis Thursday, March 5, 7:30 Gubbulidis, the dynamic duo featuring Mihali Savoulidis and Zdenek Gubb fof beloved jam band Twiddle, will perform at the Waterhole Music Lounge! While this marks Gubbulidis’ first appearance at the venue under this name, the night carries special significance as it has been 13 years since Twiddle…

The Adirondack Experience’s In the Adirondack Library Series & NCPR present Calculated Risk, by Jennifer Denny Monday, March 2, 2026, 7 – 8 pm, virtual, free Navigate by map and compass. Splint a broken bone. Start a fire in a…

SLC Arts presents Lovely Workplace Training: Murder Mystery Dinner  Saturday, February 28, Snow date Sunday, March 1, Cocktail hour: 5:30–6:45 pm. Dinner: 6:45 pm Purchase tickets by Tuesday, February 24 The clock is ticking… The deadline to purchase tickets for…

Adirondack Life Announces Photography Contest Winners Adirondack Life magazine recently named the winners of its annual photography contest, which will appear in the publication’s first issue entirely dedicated to regional wildlife.  To honor the theme, this year’s contest spotlighted the Wildlife category—with…

The Wallonsburg Grange Presents John Brown Lives! presents Snowshoe with Maud Saturday, February 21, 1 – 3 pm Join John Brown Lives! for a silent snowshoe in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed on February 23, 2020 while out for a…

East Branch Friends of the Arts Presents  Diane Fanning Saturday, February 21, 2026, 3 pm More info HERE. Keene Valley Congregational Church,  1791 NY-73  Keene Valley Calling All Arts Lovers & Creatives!   The Essex County Arts Council is looking for panelists to review…

The Wild Center presents Winter Week Friday, February 13 – Sunday, February 22, 10 – 5 The Wild Center will be open every day from February 13 to February 22 for Winter Week. Come enjoy our trails with free snowshoe…

Twolined Studio presents Hoot Show: Songwriter Spotlight with headliner Emily Barnes Monday, February 16, 6:30 pm A night of Writer’s Rounds featuring local songwriters, capped by a performance from contemporary folk singer-songwriter Emily Barnes! Emily Barnes will be the headlining…

Saranac Lake ArtWorks presents Artist’s Night at the Palace Monday, February 9, 6:30 – 9 pm Join other Adirondack artists as Plein Air paint or draw the Ice Palace at night during the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival! This unique event…

Pendragon Theatre announces Our 2026 season at our new home downtown! New building address: 56 Woodruff Street, Saranac Lake Learn more HERE. The Waterhole Music Lounge Presents  Winter Carnival 2026: 15 Bands in 8 Nights  Friday, February 6 – Sunday, February…

Twolined Studio presents Winter Carnival Battle-of-the-Hoot Monday, February 9, 6:30 pm The first-ever Battle-of-the-Hoot will take place during Winter Carnival! This free live show showcases musicians competing for an opening act slot in the Songwriter Spotlight held on February 16. (Watch…

Cordâme Concerts Canceled! Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31 and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber…

Adirondack Artists Guild presents Carnival: A Community Canvas Friday, February 6 – Wednesday, March 10 Opening reception Friday, February 6, 5 – 7 pm In February the Adirondack Artists Guild will feature a members’ group show in honor of Winter…

Hill and Hollow Music presents Cordâme Sunday, February 1, 3 pm  Montreal-based ensemble Cordâme will present a program of reimagined works by Ravel, Debussey and Satie with the works of founder Jean Félix Mailoux. Cordâme formed in 2004 and led…

Postponed! Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control,  this show must be rescheduled. No show this Saturday! We’re so sorry to have to postpone the first show of our season! We will reschedule this very soon and will get information out…

Elizabethtown Social Center Presents  A Day Trip To Broadway At Proctors To See The Water For Elephants Musical Sunday, April 12, 2026 The Elizabethtown Social Center is excited to offer a special group day trip to Proctors Theatre to see the acclaimed…

Saranac Lake ArtWorks Presents Carnival Chronicles: Winter Carnival Through the Ages Monday, January 26 – Sunday, March 22 Opening reception Friday, February 6, 5 – 7 pm Saranac Lake ArtWorks is proud to announce the opening of Carnival Chronicles: Winter Carnival…

The Whallonsburg Grange Presents The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge Scratch Night at the Lounge Friday, January 23, 7 pm  Join us for SCRATCH NIGHT. What is a scratch night you ask? It’s…

Downtown Artist Cellar (DAC), in partnership with the St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLC Arts) announce Anna Warfield Brings Soft Sculpture and Poetry to Malone and Potsdam Friday, January 16 – Thursday, March 5, 2026 Opening reception, Potsdam, Thursday, January…

The Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society presents 2026 Winter Speaker Series More info HERE. The Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society,  242 Station Street. Lake Placid Tannery Pond Center presents the Winter Coffeehouse Concert  E.R.I.E. Sunday, January 18,…

Twolined Studio presents The Second-Ever “Hoot Show” January 19, 6:30 – 9 pm We celebrated two years of the Hootenanny with a sold-out ticketed show on November 10. Ticket sales go directly to supporting this event throughout the year so…

Ti Arts Call for Entry Ti Arts Downtown Gallery, 119 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga Bell Fire Arts Collective presents Speakeazy Storytelling Open Mic At Old Soul  Wednesday, January 4, 7 pm  Join hosts Alex Clark and Rasheed Trombley and hoist your favorite…

The Essex County Arts Council announces 2026 Cultural Assistance Program Grants Available The application for the 2026 cycle of Cultural Assistance Program Grants through the Essex County Arts Council is now available.  Each year, the Essex County Board of Supervisors allocates…

Whitcomb’s Gallery presents Harvest: The Art of Local Farmers Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Saturday, March 21, 2026 Opening Reception Friday, January 9, 5 – 7 pm The Champlain Valley is home to many small, diversified farms and to a…

Here’s to us all in 2026—let’s make it a great year for arts and entertainment in the ADK! Beth & Tim Rowland Bell Fire Arts Collective presents Speakeazy Storytelling Open Mic at Snowfort Books Wednesday, Janary 7, 7 pm Hosts…

The Hoot Guide to Winter 2026:  The Masterclass Series This winter we have three masterclasses:  Berlin-based guitarist Basil Wahn will explore fingerstyle guitar methods (January 5) Flatpicking phenom Jake Eddy will unveil his technique for reinventing traditional songs by cross-referencing…

Eleanor Sweeney to  be remembered at Adirondack Artists Guild in January Memorial Service Sunday, January 4, 1:30 – 4 pm, Grand Ballroom, Hotel Saranac Reception, 4 – 5 pm, Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery In January the Adirondack Artists Guild will…