Potsdam, NY, Dec 02, 2010 — Local tubists will oompah their way through Christmas carols in Potsdam this Sunday. "Merry Tuba Christmas" is an event held in more than 250 communities around the world to celebrate tubas, baritones and low-brass music for the Holidays. Ron Berry is organizing the concert in Potsdam. He told Todd Moe that this year's "Merry Tuba Christmas" will be dedicated to its founder, Harvey Phillips, who passed away in October at the age of 80. Phillips created the annual event 37 years ago as a tribute to the late great tubist William Bell.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 29, 2010 — Whether you cut your own tree in the back 40, or do some judicious trimming of the shrub in the backyard, holiday greens are on the agenda. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy has been making her own wreaths and garlands for years. She shared some tips with Martha Foley.  Go to full article

Canton, NY, Nov 16, 2010 — Christmas-themed shows have opened on Broadway, and just check out the shelves of local retailers and you'll know the Holiday season is here. A time of gift giving, good cheer and music. Chris Kenney grew up in Clayton and studied music and history at St. Lawrence University.

The stories behind those popular Christmas carols and winter songs, like Jingle Bells and White Christmas, are his passion. Todd Moe spoke with Kenney about a lecture/performance he'll present Wednesday at 8 pm in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall at St. Lawrence. He'll trace the history, composer biographies and social implications of many Holiday songs.  Go to full article

Ogdensburg, NY, Oct 15, 2010 — Holiday-themed books will begin filling the shelves at local bookstores this month. A North Country children's author is out with her first fiction novel for adults. Todd Moe talks with Ogdensburg author Barbara Briggs Ward. Her new book, The Reindeer Keeper, is a Christmas story based on her childhood in the North Country. Ward is also the author/illustrator of the children's book series featuring Snarly Sally. Illustrated by Suzanne Langelier-Lebede, The Reindeer Keeper, taps back into that feeling of believing in Santa Claus. Ward says her writing career began with a special Christmas gift from her grandfather.  Go to full article

Ann Arbor, MI, Dec 22, 2009 — It's the holidays... which for some of us means time to deck the halls with boughs of holly and, oh yeah, pick out a Christmas tree. We sent reporter Jennifer Guerra to find out which tree is greener - real or artificial.  Go to full article

Tupper Lake, NY, Nov 27, 2009 — 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.  Go to full article

Dec 24, 2008 — Most cities discourage you from throwing your Christmas tree away. Rebecca Williams takes a look at what you can do with your tree.  Go to full article

Dec 24, 2008 — Every year, the staff and clients at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center in Saranac Lake form a caroling choir. The "St. Joe Singers" tour hospitals and nursing homes. They sang yesterday for patients at the Adirondack Medical Center. Here they are performing "Silent Night."  Go to full article

Dec 23, 2008 — Richard Rubin loves Christmas -- which is a little odd -- because he's Jewish. He doesn't actually celebrate the holiday. But, he says, you don't have to celebrate Christmas to enjoy it. He loves the spirit of the season, and the food and drink, and all the goofy TV specials, even that Mr. Magoo version of "A Christmas Carol." But what he absolutely loves most of all about Christmas are the lights.  Go to full article

Dec 23, 2008 — There are two shopping days left before Christmas, and Saranac Lake merchants are offering an incentive to "buy local". The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is handing out shopper passports to help keep local residents shopping for their holiday gifts at local stores. The idea was prompted by the Community Store last month. Todd Moe talks with Kathy Steinbrook, co-owner of Scotts Florist, about the "buy local" campaign this winter.  Go to full article