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Artwork of the Day
"David Byrne and St. Vincent," portrait. Artist: Andreas Laszlo Konrath. David Byrne and St. Vincent will perform on The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, VT on Saturday, June 22, at 8 pm. Tickets available via Higher Ground
Spring Haiku Challenge
The kanji character "haru" means spring. It's time again for the annual NCPR Spring Haiku challenge. Join the hundreds who have sniffed out the season of new growth and put it all into a very few wordsToday's Arts Events
1000 Islands Jazz & Blues Festival 2013
(June 15 to June 22, All Day) The first event will be a free concert on June 15 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. during the Brockville Farmers' Market, Market Square at the Waterfront. Brockville, ON More info
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LIKE WOLVES playing at GCTC
(June 18 to June 21, 08:00 pm) Her husband's unexpected illness during their 45th anniversary celebration forces Vera to take a closer look at her life. This is a dramatic black comedy about marriage, dreams, choices and finally letting go. Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC), 1233 Wellington Street West,Ottawa,ON
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Historic Tour of Former Sanitorium
(June 19, 2013, 10:30 am - 11:30 am) Historic Saranac Lake offers a tour of the history-laden former Trudeau Sanatorium, now AMA. $5/person; children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free. Saranac Lake, NY More info
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Musical SUDS season opener at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
(June 19, 2013, 02:30 pm - 08:00 pm) This rock and roll fairy tale is filled with characters and songs from the 60s like "These Boots Are Made For Walking," "Walk On By" and Secret Agent Man. Two performances today at 2:30PM & 8PM. 1000 Islands Playhouse (Springer Theatre/Firehall Theatre), 185 South Street,Gananoque,ON
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF playing at Saint Michael's Playhouse
(June 19 to June 21, 08:00 pm) This Tony Award-winning musical features such wonderful songs as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Tradition." The story of Tevye and his daughters is filled with both humor and powerful emotion. St. Michael's Playhouse (Saint Michael's College), 1 Winooski Park,Colchester,VT
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Arts & Culture
Jun 19, 2013 — The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.
Jun 19, 2013 — Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5.
Jun 19, 2013 — How did we get all the way to World War Z?
Jun 19, 2013 — Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.
Jun 19, 2013 — Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Instructions for a Heatwave, follows a troubled Irish Catholic family in London over the course of four scorching July days in 1976. Reviewer Heller McAlpin says Heatwave is a beautiful book about "the importance of forgiving those you love."
Kellylee Evans. Photo courtesy kellyleeevans.com
Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans takes the stage in Norwood
Jun 19, 2013 — The Juno Award-winning singer is very popular in Canada and France, but not too well known (yet) in the U.S. She'll be bringing her unique blend of jazz and soul to the Norwood Village Green Concert Series June 20 at 7 pm. Joel Hurd tells us more. Go to full article
"Soup-er" book includes recipes from Lake Placid
Jun 18, 2013 — The author of a new book of soup recipes from sixty ski resort towns around the country will be in Lake Placid for a book party on Thursday. Jennie Iverson's Ski Town Soups includes a chili recipe from The Cottage Cafe and a tomato/basil soup recipe from Simply Gourmet market and deli in Lake Placid.
Iverson will sign copies of her book at the Cottage Cafe on Thursday at 3 pm. She told Todd Moe that she has a passion for making soups, and hopes the book appeals to skiers and foodies, alike. Iverson wanted to include as many regional favorites as possible. Go to full article
Iverson will sign copies of her book at the Cottage Cafe on Thursday at 3 pm. She told Todd Moe that she has a passion for making soups, and hopes the book appeals to skiers and foodies, alike. Iverson wanted to include as many regional favorites as possible. Go to full article
Book Review: The Purchase
Jun 18, 2013 — Each year Canada's Council for the Arts awards the Governor General's Literary Awards to the best books of the year. The winning novel for 2012, The Purchase, chronicles what happens when a Quaker man in Virginia "accidentally" buys a slave. The author, Linda Spalding, born and raised in Kansas, has lived in Canada for 30 years. Our book reviewer, Betsy Kepes has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Dirty Blonde" at Pendragon Theatre
Jun 17, 2013 — "Dirty Blonde" is running in rep at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake through August 31. Go to full article
Books: "Strong Deaf"
Jun 14, 2013 — Novelist Lynn McElfresh says her favorite place to write is in the Thousand Islands, at her family cottage on Grennell Island. Two sisters share the pages in her new book... Go to full article
Books: "Adirondack Civilian Conservation Corps Camps"
Jun 12, 2013 — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Created by President Roosevelt during the Depression, millions of young men provided manual labor... Go to full article
Battaglia's photographs frame Lake Placid, Adirondacks
Jun 10, 2013 — For thirty-five years, Lake Placid photographer Nancie Battaglia has been one of the most prolific freelance photojournalists in America.
Her images in Sports... Go to full article
Her images in Sports... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Like Wolves" at GCTC
Ottawa, ON, Jun 10, 2013 — The black comedy "Like Wolves" runs at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through June 23. Go to full article
Colton remembers World War II with stories, music
Colton, NY, Jun 07, 2013 — The Colton Museum will remember World War II history tonight with an evening of music and stories from the 1940's. Local historians collected remembrances from Colton... Go to full article
Preview: Quartetto Gelato in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY, Jun 06, 2013 — Violinist and tenor Peter De Sotto is one of the founding members of Quartetto Gelato, now celebrating their 20th anniversary and touring in support of a new recording... Go to full article
