News stories tagged with "blue-mountain-lake"

(11/24/11) The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts continues a Holiday tradition with live theater this season. Cinderella opens Friday night at the Indian Lake Theater and continues at various towns in the Adirondacks over the next few weeks. Todd Moe talks with two of the young actors in the cast: Colleen Pine as Cinderella and Lucas Greer as Prince Christopher.

(09/14/11) In the old days, when it was still safe to drink from rivers and lakes, travelers used burl wood belt or canoe cups. Most were exquisitely hand-carved wooden "travel" cups. For today's "Adirondack Attic", Andy Flynn tells us about one such canoe cup in the collection at the Adirondack Museum.

(08/23/11) We continue our series, the Adirondack Attic, with Andy Flynn. You may know Andy from his series of "Adirondack Attic" books on local history. He uses the objects people make, use and leave behind to tell stories about the life and times of the region. NCPR is collaborating with Andy and his sources at the Adirondack Museum and other historical associations and museums in the region to bring these stories to air. Today, Andy visits the Adirondack Museum to climb the Whiteface Mountain fire tower.

(08/04/11) Eight months after the Adirondack Museum's last permanent director, Caroline Welsh, stepped aside, the institution in Blue Mountain Lake has named a new leader.

Board president Kevin Arquit made the announcement on Wednesday, calling the hire of David Kahn "an exciting time for the Adirondack Museum."

The museum, founded in 1957, is one of the region's leading cultural institutions. Martha Foley has details. more

(03/18/11) This morning the Adirondack Park Agency will vote on a developer's plan to build four new homes along the shore of Utowana Lake in Hamilton County.

The project has drawn fierce opposition because the land in question involves a traditional portage trail known as the Marion River Carry.

The trail over private land has been used by paddlers and other travelers for more than a century.

As Brian Mann reports, critics say that traditional route could be threatened. more

(05/28/10) How would you define food in the Adirondack region -- Wild blackberries? Fresh trout? Milk from a local dairy farm? The Adirondack Museum is celebrating food, drink and the pleasures of eating in a new exhibit, Let's Eat! Adirondack Food Traditions. The exhibit, which opens today, includes culinary stories and customs from Native American foods, cooking around the campfire and today's farmer's markets. Todd Moe has more.

(05/27/10) Businesses, museums and attractions are preparing for the busy summer season that starts this weekend. Store aisles are being swept, shelves restocked and final touches are being added to exhibits. The Adirondack Museum opens its 53rd season tomorrow. Something new this year is a three-quarter size log structure, surrounded by rhubarb, strawberry and herb gardens, and a stunning view of Blue Mountain Lake. Chief Curator Laura Rice gave Todd Moe a tour of the museum's newest structure.

(04/23/10) We introduce a new series this morning - The Adirondack Attic, with Andy Flynn.

You may know Andy from his series of "Adirondack Attic" books on local history. He uses the objects people make, use, and leave behind to tell stories about the life and times of the region.

Now, NCPR is collaborating with Andy and his sources at the Adirondack Museum and other historical associations and museums in the region to bring these stories to air.

(03/03/10) The Director of the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts says 2009 was a great year, despite the economic downturn, and he's looking forward to another one. Stephen Svoboda grew up in Tupper Lake and taught theater arts in Miami before returning to the Adirondacks last year. Todd Moe spoke with him about his first year in Blue Mountain Lake, and looking ahead to more Shakespeare, music and making connections throughout the park.

(11/27/09) A Dickens classic has been given an Adirondack twist. Set in and around Indian Lake, "An Adirondack Christmas Carol", follows the story of Scrooge as he travels through Adirondack history and the future to learn about the true spirit of generosity and family. The show opens in Indian Lake. Todd Moe spoke with actor Dan King who plays Scrooge. King's an artist who moved to Tupper Lake three years ago from Tampa Bay.