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"Raurri at the Sandbanks," acrylic. Artist: Denny Morreale. This piece is included in the Members Juried Exhibit going on throughout the summer at the Fredrick Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
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Spring Haiku Challenge

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Today's Arts Events

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Jun 17, 2013 — There was a time — a time long, long ago — when MySpace dominated the teen social-media world. Not anymore. NPR's Sami Yenigun looks at how teenagers use various social platforms in today's increasingly segmented online universe.
Jun 17, 2013 — Neil Gaiman's latest, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, is the story of an artist who returns to his childhood home and recalls a magical struggle he was involved in as a young boy. Reviewer Annalee Newitz says the book balances "frenetic action with wistful self-knowledge."
Jun 17, 2013 — What do you expect when you ask a terrible question in a ridiculous setting?
Jun 17, 2013 — If any story screams out for a multimedia e-book treatment, it's the tale of The Rock Bottom Remainders, a small band of best-selling authors — including Amy Tan, Dave Barry and Stephen King — who yowled out rock standards. Hard Listening is a digital scrapbook about their years as musicians.
Jun 17, 2013 — For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try "The T-Rex Burger," a nine-patty monster that, until this week, had been on the menu of a renegade Canadian Wendy's franchise.

Champlain Valley Folk Festival This Weekend

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

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 recorded at a Bog Trodders rehearsal. The Bog Trodders are (l. to r.) Mark Seymour, Mike Hartigan, Ross Davison, and Leslie Schwartz.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Little Shop of Horrors at St. Lawrence Stage in Brockville

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 there and has this review.  Go to full article

People: Henry Chapin, Square Dance Caller

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

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

Theatre Review: Swingtime Canteen at Depot Theatre in Westport

The lively musical Swingtime Canteen is currently running at the Depot Theatre in Westport. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng drove down for last Sunday's...  Go to full article

Repercussion Theatre plays Twelfth Night in Potsdam

It's Shakespeare on the air! Todd Moe talks with members of the Repercussion Theatre of Montreal. They're in Potsdam for a performance of Twelfth Night in Ives Park...  Go to full article

Seagle Music Colony Presents Dialogues of the Carmelites

Seagle Music Colony presents an opera by Francis Poulenc next Wednesday, July 25: Dialogues of the Carmelites. Todd Moe talks with Stage Director Eric Dillner.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Don't Dress for Dinner at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg

The farce Don't Dress for Dinner is currently running at Upper Canada Playhouse. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng took in a recent performance and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Dads! The Musical at St. Lawrence Stage in Brockville

Dads! The Musical, now playing at the St. Lawrence Stage Company in Brockville, is great fun. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng giggled her way through last...  Go to full article

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