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Artwork of the Day
"Lament for the Lost," watercolor. Artist: Sandra Hildreth, Saranac Lake. 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 20, 2013 — The screenwriter, producer, director and actor, whose name has become synonymous with American comedy, talks about his penchant for spoofs and his decades-long friendship with Carl Reiner. Brooks, who is among a handful of people who've won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, is the subject of a new documentary on PBS.
May 20, 2013 — On Sundays, it can seem like we're a nation of critics. But we're not.
May 20, 2013 — In softcover nonfiction, Jenny Rosenstrach examines dinnertime, Kate Summerscale recounts a scandalous Victorian trial, and John Dramani Mahama looks back on his childhood in Ghana. In fiction, Victor Davis Hanson reimagines an ancient battle, and Marie NDiaye follows three women from Senegal to Europe.
May 20, 2013 — Quidditch was invented "in a small hotel in Manchester after a row with my then boyfriend," writes the Harry Potter creator. Other book news: Ireland puts an entire short story on a postage stamp; Daniel Handler on Midwestern literature; and the best books coming out this week.
May 20, 2013 — A giant lot of Captain Kangaroo memorabilia goes on the auction block this week in Los Angeles. Among the items up for auction are several of the captain's signature jackets, Mr. Green Jeans' famous jeans and the life-sized costume worn by Dancing Bear.
Theatre Review: Dracula at 1000 Islands
Aug 13, 2001 — A new production of Dracula, the Victorian classic, is currently playing at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a performance last week and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at Pengragon Theatre in Saranac Lake
Aug 06, 2001 — Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is the third play in repertory at Pendragon Theatre. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng drove up to see it last week and has this review. Go to full article
Sandra Weber, author of Mt Marcy: The High Peak of New York
Aug 06, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with author Sandra Weber about her book on Mount Marcy, New York's highest peak. Go to full article
Theatre Review: The Long Weekend at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg
Aug 01, 2001 — Norm Foster's comedy The Long Weekend is currently running at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at last Sunday's matinee. Go to full article
Grasse River Players presents The Bells
Aug 01, 2001 — The Grasse River Players presents The Bells tonight at 7 p.m. at the Colton Library, tomorrow at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Banford Elementary in Canton. Todd Moe talks with... Go to full article
Champlain Valley Folk Festival This Weekend
Jul 31, 2001 — Todd Moe talks with Joanne Hanson, a spokesperson for the Champlain Valley Folk Festival coming up this weekend in Burlington. Go to full article
Montreal Waltz and Dark Isle performed by the Bog Trodders
Jul 30, 2001 — Ross Davison of the Bog Trodders (Potsdam, NY) sent us this home recording of The Montreal Waltz (Ross Davison & Mike Hartigan) and a version of Dark Isle... Go to full article
Theatre Review: Little Shop of Horrors at St. Lawrence Stage in Brockville
Jul 26, 2001 — A good time was had by all at the opening night of Little Shop of Horrors at the St. Lawrence Stage Company in Brockville. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was... Go to full article
People: Henry Chapin, Square Dance Caller
Jul 26, 2001 — We hear from square dance caller Henry Chapin, who leads a community dance tomorrow night in Star Lake. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
Connie Meng on the Stratford Festival
Jul 20, 2001 — Resident theatre critic Connie Meng got her fill of Shakespeare at the Stratford Festival of Canada. She'll give us the scoop on what to see and do at this year's Festival. Go to full article
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