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Artwork of the Day
"Wood and Tree," charcoal drawing. Artist: Isack Azaev. Azaev will teach a charcoal drawing class at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council in Potsdam, Thursday May 30 and June 6 at 7:30 pm. Register by May 25 to attend.
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
Performance: Hamlet Cha Cha Cha
(May 17 to May 18, 08:00 pm - 11:00 pm) Totally insane. And totally hilarious. You all know the story of Hamlet--but never has a plot line been followed by such gleefully drunken footsteps, singing all the way! If you think you know the way the story turns out--you don't. The Central New York Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd. E.,Syracuse,NY More info
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Belle of Amherst
(May 18, 2013, 07:00 pm - 09:30 pm) One-woman show depicting the life of American poet Emily Dickinson. Award-winning writer William Luce uses Dickinson's poems to help further the story of her own life. Kathleen Recchia performs at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts. NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff Street,Plattsburgh,NY More info
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Book Signing: Karen Johnson-Weiner
(May 18, 2013, 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm) Karen Johnson-Weiner co-author of The Amish, will available to sign copies of The Amish; the companion book to the PBS series the American Experience. Richly illustrated, this is the definitive portrayal of the Amish in the twenty-first century. St. Lawrence University Brewer Bookstore, 92 Park Street,Canton,NY More info
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Burlington Chamber Orchestra concert
(May 18, 2013, 08:00 pm) Come hear a world premiere by Vermont composer Tim Woos plus a performance by the 2013 winner of BCO's Young Artist Solo Competition under the direction of Guest Conductor Ronald Feldman. Haydn's Symphony #74 will also be featured. McCarthy Arts Center at St. Michael's College, Colchester,VT More info
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The Modern Grass Quintet in Concert!
(May 18, 2013, 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm) The Modern Grass Quintet will perform their trademark blend of contemporary, progressive and traditional bluegrass & Americana music at The Nutshell in Marshfield, VT. $10-$15 suggested donations; info: (802) 426-3955. More info
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Indian Lake Musuem Trip
(May 18, 2013, 01:00 pm) The Historical Society of Lake Pleasant & Speculator invites all who wish to join them on this trip to the Indian Lake Musuem. Meet around 1pm at the Speculator Chamber of Commerce, located at the four corners of Speculator. Speculator, NY More info
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MISS CALEDONIA playing in the NAC Studio
(May 18, 2013, 02:00 pm - 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. Two performances today at 2PM & 8PM. National Arts Centre (NAC), 53 Elgin Street,Ottawa,ON More info
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Rookery Ramble
(May 18, 2013, 09:00 am - 01:00 pm) Visit our Gull Bay Preserve at the height of its rookery activity! Watch the returning great blue herons as they take care of their hatchlings. Moderately easy trails, one steep, rocky section. 2.5 miles round-trip. Registration required. Free. Gull Bay Preserve, Sagamore Road,Putnam Station,NY More info
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AN ILIAD playing at Syracuse Stage
(May 18, 2013, 03:00 pm - 08:00 pm) In this powerful adaptation of Homer's account of the Trojan War, a lone poet weaves contemporary speech with evocative poetry to create an encounter with this resonant chronicle of a distant event. Two performances today at 3PM & 8PM. Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee Street,Syracuse,NY More info
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Variety Show
(May 18, 2013, 07:00 pm - 09:30 pm) Variety Show Fundraiser for Ekrub Players Children Performance Arts troupe, which provides workshops, programs and events. A variety of acts through out the evening: Music- Josee Allard, Dance- Veils of the Nile Belly Dancers, Drew Crew Cloggers. Chateaugay Town Hall Theater, 191 East Main Street,Chateaugay,NY More info
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Arts & Culture
May 18, 2013 — Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
May 18, 2013 — Dan Brown, author of the blockbuster The Da Vinci Code, is back with his first novel in four years. Inferno follows academic hero Robert Langdon on a chase through Italy as he attempts to avert a biological catastrophe.
May 18, 2013 — Colin Broderick's new memoir, That's That, chronicles his childhood in Northern Ireland during the modern-day "Troubles." Broderick says growing up in what was essentially a war zone seemed normal to him at the time.
May 17, 2013 — Designer Katie Shelly's upcoming cookbook offers 50 illustrated recipe "blueprints" for basic meals — from simple snacks to more hefty dishes like eggplant Parmesan. She hopes they'll inspire any level of cook to improvise in the kitchen.
May 18, 2013 — We've invited the heavy metal rocker to answer three questions about Mike, a chicken in the 1940s who lost his head and still went on to achieve fame and fortune.
Theatre Review: Twelfth Night at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Dec 13, 2001 — Shakespeare's Twelfth Night has opened for a holiday season run at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was there and has this review. Go to full article
Not Your Father's Shakespeare: Shenandoah Shakespeare Express
Dec 12, 2001 — We revisit the Shenandoah Shakespeare Express--members of the troupe joined Todd Moe in the studio for a fresh approach to the works of William Shakespeare. Go to full article
Book Review: John and Tom
Dec 10, 2001 — Jill Breit has a review of the children's picture book, John and Tom, published by the Vermont Folklife Center. She calls it an uplifting story of loyalty and trust. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Oliver at Syracuse Stage
Dec 05, 2001 — Oliver, now running at Syracuse Stage, is a good choice for a family holiday outing. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng drove down for a Sunday matinee and has this... Go to full article
Concert: Crane 2001 Candlelight Concert
Dec 02, 2001 — Featuring the Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Gordon & Christopher Lanz. This concert of holiday music was recorded during rehearsal and live... Go to full article
Theatre Review: The Drawer Boy at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Nov 19, 2001 — The Drawer Boy, currently running at the National Arts Centre, is a "must see" production. Resident theatre critic was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Pengragon Theatre in Saranac Lake
Nov 16, 2001 — Cat on a Hot Tin Roof opened at Pendragon Theatre Wednesday night. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was there and has this review. Go to full article
Crane Opera Ensemble Adapts Mozart's The Magic Flute
Nov 16, 2001 — The Crane Opera Ensemble presents its adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute this weekend. It's called Eine Kleine Magic Flute--A Little Magic Flute. Go to full article
Winners of TAUNY's 3rd Annual Borderland Fiddling Festival
Nov 10, 2001 — Fiddling contest judge Tim Woodbridge explains how the contest works and demonstrates a variety of fiddling and song styles. He is followed by the winning contestants in... Go to full article
Third Borderland Fiddling Festival Saturday in Canton
Nov 09, 2001 — TAUNY's annual Borderland Fiddling Festival takes place tomorrow at St. Lawrence University. This year's event includes workshops, a fiddling contest and a concert with... Go to full article
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