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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.
Readers & Writers: Winter Reading Call-in
Jan 04, 2001 — Time to recommend your favorite fireside reading. Host Ellen Rocco is joined by literary omnivore Rick Hunter to pick though the best new titles and old favorites, and to take your calls in our annual winter reading show. Go to full article
Theme Music Composed for the Morning New Hour
Jan 01, 2001 — Paul Siskind made a truly unique contribution to North Country Public Radio, composing the theme music used during our morning news hour and arranging it in many styles for different types of ensembles. Paul teaches composition and music theory at The Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Joel Hurd reports. Go to full article
Two Tuvan songs performed by Ional Sam
Dec 01, 2000 — Sixteen-year old Tuvan throat singer Ional Sam toured the Adirondacks in December 2000 as part of a visiting Russian delegation. Brian Mann recorded him in Ray Brook. Go to full article
Looking for the North Country: Are we what we make? Call-in #4
Oct 23, 2000 — We continue our series of five radio call-in conversations about the place, the people, the history and the local culture we call North Country. Tonight we explore the... Go to full article
Song: Early in the Morning by the King-Tones
Sep 26, 2000 — The King-Tones performing "Early in the Morning," live on The Blue Note. Recorded in the NCPR studio, September 26, 2000. Go to full article
How Hermit Thrush Got His Song
Jun 19, 2000 — Ray Fadden (Tehanetorens), Mohawk Elder and educator of Onchiota NY, tells the traditional story "How Hermit Thrush Got His Song." Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Ray Fadden, Mohawk Elder, Onchiota
Jun 19, 2000 — In the 1940s, Ray Fadden [Tehanetorens] began to teach young Mohawks about their own culture. With a group of young men from the reservation, he traveled to collect... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Beaver Camp Auction, Mennonite Traditions, Lowville
Jun 12, 2000 — Each June since 1973, The Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association has presented the Beaver Camp Auction at the Lewis County fairgrounds, featuring traditional quilts made by... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Norwood Brass Firemen, Community Brass Band
Norwood, NY, Jun 05, 2000 — The Volunteer Fire Department Band of Norwood (more familiar to many as the Norwood Brass Firemen) dates back to the late nineteenth century. Varying over the years from... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Bea Reynolds, Grand Champion Cook
Burke, NY, May 29, 2000 — Bea Reynolds of Burke has always been well known to her family, church, and community as a special home maker. Helping feed a big family, she learned early from her mother.... Go to full article
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