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The war on (the war on) Christmas

It’s that time of year again, when Christmas cheer clashes mightily and noisily with the debate over the “war against Christmas.” I am, and this probably won’t come as any surprise, a skeptic. Not about the value and beauty...

Finding the Fireworks

Nothing says summer like the Oooh! and Ahh! of a great fireworks display. Here’s where and when you can see the “rockets red glare” throughout the area. If we’ve missed your town’s holiday blast-off, please add it in in...

Black (and blue) Friday for Walmart shoppers

Brian Mann blogged earlier about all the attention Saranac Lake’s community store is getting…now here’s another, altogether weirder, retail story: Today’s Black Friday, the day when businesses across the country look to break...

Looking Ahead…

Before I launch into my post, a quick introduction…I’m Shelly Pike, announcer and on-air operations “helper-outer.” A college internship back in 1996 at NCPR lead to some part-time announcing here that summer, and full-time...

News stories tagged with "holiday"

Commentary: Paul Willcott's Thanks

by Commentary

Nov 27, 2003 — Around many of today's holiday tables, we'll take turns saying what we're grateful for. Commentator Paul Willcott names an unusual blessing that is his. Go to full article

Taxco's Templo de Santa Prisca

Audio Postcard: Christmas Eve in Taxco, Mexico

by Brian Mann

Dec 23, 2002 — Last Christmas eve, Brian Mann found himself in the highland town of Taxco, in central Mexico. The city is famous for its hilltop architecture and its fantastic baroque cathedral, built in the 1700s. Brian went out with his microphone to gather sounds of the holiday season and brought back this audio postcard. Go to full article

Preview: Potsdam Food Co-op Holiday Baking Contest

by Todd Moe

Dec 04, 2002 — 'Tis the season for baking, and the Potsdam Food Co-op is sponsoring its annual Holiday Baking Contest this Sunday. Co-op General Manager Scott Miller tells Todd Moe, the contest and Silent Auction of baked goods, will benefit the Potsdam Neighborhood Center. Go to full article

Theatre Preview: Holiday Performances

by Connie Meng

Dec 02, 2002 — NCPR theatre critic Connie Meng previews some holiday performances coming in December: Angel Square at the NAC in Ottawa, Really Rosie at Syracuse Stage, and A Christmas Carol at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. Go to full article

Celebrating Kwanzaa

by Todd Moe

Dec 27, 2001 — Todd Moe talks with North Country resident LeMoyne Robinson about this unique celebration of traditional African values of family, community and responsibility. Go to full article

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