Daffest set to start this weekend
Daffest will kick off this weekend, highlighted by the annual Daffest Derby, a competition of soapbox derby cars that runs on the LaPan Highway hill from the site of the overpass to the Harrietstown Town Hall.
Alexandra Harris named Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts managing director
Alexandria Harris, of Long Lake, has been named managing director for the Adirondack Lakes Center For The Arts.
Local theaters unite to raise funds for digital equipment
The Adirondack North Country Association and local theaters are hosting a kickoff event for the “Go Digital or Go Dark” fundraising campaign Friday, April 26, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid.
Casino forum to feature gaming expert
For years, controversy has surrounded the concept of hosting a casino in Lake George. In an effort to explore the initiative, Village Mayor Robert Blais has invited a gaming industry executive to speak at an upcoming public forum on the issue.
Bingo set to benefit Depot
On Saturday, April 20, the Depot Theatre will host Bingo for the Depot at the Westport Heritage House from 5 to 7 p.m. The Depot has been honoring its 35th Year Anniversary with the fundraiser hearkening back to its founder, Carol Buchanan.
Rouses Point says goodbye to winter this weekend
Steve Merchant is sick of winter. To prove it, he’s organized a “Say Goodbye to Winter” bash at Bowl Mart Lanes in Champlain on Saturday, April 20.
Lake George Community Band to perform
The Lake George Community Band has entertained audiences for a decade with their mix of show tunes, march music, plus popular jazz and blues favorites. The ensemble will be performing Saturday April 20 for their first presentation of 2013.
Kathy Naftaly of Lake George named Crandall Library’s new director
A Lake George woman who's a lifelong advocate of public libraries, has been named permanent director of Crandall Public Library.
‘Pixel Project’ video fest set for Sunday
Creativity reigns in the premier area art-video festival- the People's Pixel Project, a competition conducted by the Lake George Arts Project.
April events at Paul Smith’s VIC
The Northern New York Maple Project continues at the Paul Smith's College VIC with maple sap collecting and boiling in the sugarhouse through Monday, April 8.
Spring Open Community Show at ROTA Gallery brings out artists
Forty works of art are on display at ROTA Gallery's Spring Open Community Show.
Plattsburgh will come together to Rock Against Rape
Fundraiser will help raise awareness for local counseling services
Plattsburgh music lovers and supporters of victims of sexual assault can Rock Against Rape at the annual Planned Parenthood fundraiser on Saturday, April 6.
Adirondack Icons to show different facet in show at BluSeed
Kenny and Fortune, will merge their art for a show “Icons” - Lunacy & Scribblings at the BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar Street. The show will feature photographs and one painting by Fortune and Kenny will be exhibiting a group of intuitive “scribbles” based off his poetry.
Smith at BluSeed
Visiting artist Robynn Smith will preview a new, easier way for print makers to create their artforms in a class introducing silk cut linoleom.
