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Artwork of the Day
"Stalking Egret," photograph, Artist: Burdette Parks. This painting will be on display through June 7 in the "Bird Art Invitational" exhibit at the Paul Smith's College VIC.
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
CONCERT: "We'll Meet Again: The Songs of Kate Smith"
(May 21, 2013, 07:30 pm) As seen on PBS's "Live from Lincoln Center," a concert featuring Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano, and Craig Terry, piano, will be held tonight in Snell Theater. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 for faculty, staff, and students. SUNY Potsdam: Sara Snell Music Theater, 44 Pierrepont Avenue,Potsdam,NY More info
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Creative Tuesdays Program for Kids
(May 21, 2013, 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm) Use your imagination to be creative with recycled materials. Free. All ages, but under 10 with an adult helper, please. No preregistration needed. May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 3-5pm. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street,Burlington,VT More info
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Jazz Jam - Presented by the North Country Arts Council
(Every Third Tuesday of the month, 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm) The North Country Arts Councils presents a bi-weekly Jazz Jam the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights at 7 pm at Musicology on State Street. Bring your horns, your friends and desire to learn more about jazz! Open to musicians and vocalists of all abilities. Watertown, NY More info
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MISS CALEDONIA playing in the NAC Studio
(May 21 to May 24, 08:00 pm) Melody A. Johnson, accompanied by Alison Porter on fiddle, recounts the journey of a rural girl in search of the title in a local beauty pageant, the first step in her quest to become a movie star. National Arts Centre (NAC), 53 Elgin Street,Ottawa,ON More info
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Arts & Culture
May 21, 2013 — J.J. Abrams isn't the first guy to bait Star Trek fans by messing with the brand.
May 20, 2013 — Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.
May 21, 2013 — On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into the Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.
May 21, 2013 — Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career.
May 21, 2013 — Read an exclusive excerpt of Lionel Shriver's latest, Big Brother. Shriver is no stranger to controversial topics, from school massacres to the American health care system. Big Brother is a comedic take on obesity and its effect on an Iowa family.
Live From The Adirondack Music Camp
Sep 16, 2002 — Hafiz Shabazz is a music professor at Dartmouth College and heads the World Music Percussion Ensemble. He performed this piece recently at the Adirondack Music Camp in Schroon Lake. Go to full article
A Summer Camp Where The Play Is Music
Sep 16, 2002 — Summer camp season is over for another year. Thousands of kids visited the north country, learning about the outdoors--about literature--about computers. At the Adirondack Music Camp, in Schroon Lake, the focus was classical music. Teenagers from all over the world gathered around their passion for sound and rhythm. Brian Mann sends this audio postcard. Go to full article
Come and Get Me and Mayday performed by Josh and Jeremiah Cramoy
Sep 12, 2002 — Josh and Jeremiah Cramoy from Lake Placid recorded some of their songs in sessions at the NCPR studio during September 2002. Both are students at the Northwood School. Josh (18) is the lead singer / songwriter / guitarist. Jeremiah (16) accompanies him on bass. The duo can be heard live at the Wobbly Moose in Ausable Forks and at The Cabin in the Northwoods Inn, Lake Placid. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Wingfield on Ice at 1000 Islands Playhouse
Sep 10, 2002 — The one-man show Wingfield on Ice is currently delighting audiences at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. Performances run through October 6. Resident theatre... Go to full article
Preview: Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration
Sep 10, 2002 — A series of events in Plattsburgh this week will honor victims and survivors of last September's terrorist attacks, and those of an 1814 battle along the Canadian border. ... Go to full article
Books: Burning Marguerite
Sep 06, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with Liz Inness-Brown, North Country native, St. Lawrence university graduate and professor at St. Michael's College in Vermont, about her new novel,... Go to full article
Preview: Adirondack Storytelling Festival
Sep 04, 2002 — The McCauley Mountain Chalet in Old Forge hosts the Adirondack Storytelling Festival this Sunday, September 8th. It's a day of tall tales, true stories, music and Adirondack... Go to full article
Theatre Review: Snoopy at St. Lawrence Stage in Brockville
Aug 27, 2002 — A colorful production of Snoopy is the final offering of the season at St. Lawrence Stage Company in Brockville. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended the... Go to full article
Theatre Review: Carousel at Depot Theatre in Westport
Aug 21, 2002 — A tuneful and lively production of Carousel is currently playing at the Depot Theatre in Westport. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent matinee and has... Go to full article
Theatre Review: Jasper Station
Aug 09, 2002 — JASPER STATION, a new musical running through September 1, is packing the house at the 1000 Islands Playhouse. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent matinee and... Go to full article
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