Community News Roundup (September 1, 2010)
Saratoga County An attorney in Saratoga Springs admitted to
Love Conquers Paul is not your typical romantic comedy. Yes, there is romance and also comedy, and even a little bit of drama, yet the film doesn’t follow…
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By Juliet Barney A renaissance man if ever there was one, Bernard F. Conners has achieved success on numerous levels—as a novelist, film producer, entrepreneur, athlete, FBI agent and…
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Viewpoints, the current exhibit at the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s (LARAC) Lapham Gallery runs through September 18th and showcases the artwork of five regional artists, whose work…
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By Sarah Cramer Adirondack artist Lynn Benevento’s work has won numerous awards in the region and has hung in the State Museum and The Reagan Presidential Library. She’s…
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By Monica Sirignano and Dave Bower We recently interviewed Paul D’Amato and Marina Re, the stars of the Lake George Dinner Theatre’s hit production, Our Son’s Wedding. The real-life…
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Almost everyone knows the stories of Robert Louis Stevenson. His immortal works—Kidnapped, Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—have been read and enjoyed…
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Sitting along a wooded curve where Beach Road meets State Route 9L, just outside of Lake George Village, is a humble single story log cabin known as The…
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By Jessica Nicosia Hat designer Nancy Matt began her career in millinery design in 1994, and has been making hats for prominent women ever since. Her hats have been…
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By Sarah Cramer Billed as a “fiery, sultry, soulful indie pop rock duo” with “hook drenched songs” that are “infectious and lyrically run the gamut from wildly joyful to…
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In 1963, a group of divers swimming below the cliffs of Pulpit Rock discovered the almost perfectly preserved body of a woman thought to have disappeared nearly 30…
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By Sarah Cramer What happens when you bring three teenagers and a mysterious scientist with a thing for cloning to the Adirondacks and let them loose? Audiences at the…
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George's Picks
A Culinary Tour de Force: Lake George Restaurant Week »
In 1757, French General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm conducted a raid of the British reigned Fort William Henry. The encounter took place on the southernmost part of Lake George, lasting several days and ending…
/ Read More »Pet Owners Mark Your Calendars: Responsible Dog Ownership Day is Almost Here »
Attention all you dog owners! You’ll be happy to know that you’ve received an honorary day for your good standing citizenship as a responsible pet owner. Or rather, an honorary month. All around…
/ Read More »Diversity Through Many Lenses Exhibit at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts »
If you like photography and are looking for something a bit more “diverse,” then you’ll definitely want to check out the Diversity through Many Lenses exhibit at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the…
/ Read More »Get Jigging: The First Bennington Irish Music Festival is Coming to Town »
A healthy dose of Irish music and culture will be making its way to Southern Vermont this Labor Day weekend. The first Bennington Irish Music Festival, which takes place September 4th and 5th…
/ Read More »Soak Your Troubles Away During the Roosevelt Baths Weekend Event »
The Gideon Putnam Resort’s Roosevelt Baths & Spa celebrates 75 years of healthful business this September at the Saratoga Spa State Park. This weekend-long event, running from 12pm to 7pm on Friday, September…
/ Read More »The Fabulous Folk Festival Comes to Bolton Landing »
The 5th Annual Fabulous Folk Festival comes to Bolton Landing on Sunday, September 5th. The festival runs from 11am to 6pm in Rogers Memorial Park. The park, located on Lake George, provides the…
/ Read More »Go Rustic at the Rustic Furniture Fair in Blue Mountain Lake »
It’s now fashionable to “live green,” and use more natural products. But in one upstate NY town, utilizing nature to create upscale furniture has been a popular tradition for a long time. The…
/ Read More »Dare We Say It–Fall is Almost Here, But the Good News is It’s Time for the Festival of Colors »
On September 11th, don’t miss out on the chance to attend the 7th annual Festival of the Colors, an all-day celebration of the beginning of fall! Starting at ten in the morning at the…
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Features
Love Conquers Paul, DVD Review: Filmed on Location in Glens Falls »
Love Conquers Paul is not your typical romantic comedy. Yes, there is romance and also comedy, and even a…
/ Read More »Author Bernard F. Conners on His Novel Dancehall »
By Juliet Barney A renaissance man if ever there was one, Bernard F. Conners has achieved success on numerous levels—as…
/ Read More »Viewpoints Exhibit: Review, LARAC’s Lapham Gallery »
Viewpoints, the current exhibit at the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s (LARAC) Lapham Gallery runs through September 18th and…
/ Read More »Artist Lynn Benevento Talks about Art and Her Creative Process »
By Sarah Cramer Adirondack artist Lynn Benevento’s work has won numerous awards in the region and has hung in…
/ Read More »An Interview with Actors Paul D’Amato & Marina Re from LGDT’s Our Son’s Wedding »
By Monica Sirignano and Dave Bower We recently interviewed Paul D’Amato and Marina Re, the stars of the Lake George…
/ Read More »Robert Louis Stevenson & His Time in Saranac Lake »
Almost everyone knows the stories of Robert Louis Stevenson. His immortal works—Kidnapped, Treasure Island and The Strange Case of…
/ Read More »East Cove Restaurant: Scrumptious Seafood in an Inviting Adirondack Atmosphere »
Sitting along a wooded curve where Beach Road meets State Route 9L, just outside of Lake George Village, is…
/ Read More »Milliner Nancy Matt Talks Hats »
By Jessica Nicosia Hat designer Nancy Matt began her career in millinery design in 1994, and has been making hats…
/ Read More »On the Road: An Interview with Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti of SIRSY »
By Sarah Cramer Billed as a “fiery, sultry, soulful indie pop rock duo” with “hook drenched songs” that are “infectious…
/ Read More »Murder and Foul Play Take the Stage in a New Film Being Shot in Lake Placid »
In 1963, a group of divers swimming below the cliffs of Pulpit Rock discovered the almost perfectly preserved body…
/ Read More »Filmmaker Gregory Orr Talks about Filming in Tupper Lake & His Film Recreator »
By Sarah Cramer What happens when you bring three teenagers and a mysterious scientist with a thing for cloning to…
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks and Beyond
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
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Into the Eyes of Nature: Snapshots of the Adirondacks
Diversity Through Many Lenses Exhibit at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts »
If you like photography and are looking for something a bit more “diverse,” then you’ll definitely want to check out the Diversity through Many Lenses exhibit at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. The center, which is located in Blue Mountain Lake, has teamed up with the Adirondack Photography Institute of Lake Placid for…
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Love Conquers Paul, DVD Review: Filmed on Location in Glens Falls »
Love Conquers Paul is not your typical romantic comedy. Yes, there is romance and also comedy, and even a little bit of drama, yet the film doesn’t follow the stock Hollywood romantic comedy plotline. Written and directed by Glens Falls native Colin Bannon, Love Conquers Paul tells the story of Paul (played by Brendan Bradley),…
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Review of SIRSY’s August 28th Show at Saratoga’s Putnam Den »
Putnam Den in Saratoga has a kind of warehouse chic vibe going on—concrete floor, modern art, couches, pool tables and blown-up black and white pictures of old Saratoga. On Saturday August 28th, SIRSY, a two-person DIY band from Albany, NY, descended on this trendy but laid back venue and rocked the house. The energy and…
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Author Bernard F. Conners on His Novel Dancehall »
By Juliet Barney A renaissance man if ever there was one, Bernard F. Conners has achieved success on numerous levels—as a novelist, film producer, entrepreneur, athlete, FBI agent and former lieutenant in the US Army. As a teen, he prominently mastered athleticism throughout his high school and college years, which led to an offer to play…
/ Read More » An Interview with Actors Paul D’Amato & Marina Re from LGDT’s Our Son’s Wedding »
By Monica Sirignano and Dave Bower We recently interviewed Paul D’Amato and Marina Re, the stars of the Lake George Dinner Theatre’s hit production, Our Son’s Wedding. The real-life couple play Angelo (D’Amato) and Mary (Re) in the four person cast of what has undoubtedly become this summer’s biggest area hit. The play is the first of…
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Summer Shows Just Got Better: A Look into “Persons Unknown” »
Summer television series are usually looked at as the afternoon bag of chips meant to hold you over before dinner of roast leg of lamb and garnished mashed potatoes. They carry the stigma of mediocre quality – a gimmick to keep you watching TV, but not really worth your time. However, I’m anticipating the next…
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Events
A Culinary Tour de Force: Lake George Restaurant Week »
In 1757, French General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm conducted a raid of the British reigned Fort William Henry. The encounter took place on the southernmost part of Lake George, lasting several…
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Pet Owners Mark Your Calendars: Responsible Dog Ownership Day is Almost Here »
Attention all you dog owners! You’ll be happy to know that you’ve received an honorary day for your good standing citizenship as a responsible pet owner. Or rather, an honorary…
/ Read More »Diversity Through Many Lenses Exhibit at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts »
If you like photography and are looking for something a bit more “diverse,” then you’ll definitely want to check out the Diversity…
/ Read More »The 2010 Adirondack Nationals Car Show Comes To Lake George »
For the 22nd consecutive year, hundreds of Hot Rods, classic cars, customs and muscle cars, along with thousands of spectators will converge…
/ Read More »Get Jigging: The First Bennington Irish Music Festival is Coming to Town »
A healthy dose of Irish music and culture will be making its way to Southern Vermont this Labor Day weekend. The first…
/ Read More »Food/Drink
Go Organic in Hamilton County: Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market »
With cooler nights and rainy days, fall’s footsteps are being heard throughout the Adirondack Region. So if you haven’t checked out the…
/ Read More »East Cove Restaurant: Scrumptious Seafood in an Inviting Adirondack Atmosphere »
Sitting along a wooded curve where Beach Road meets State Route 9L, just outside of Lake George Village, is a humble single…
/ Read More »Oh, You Rutabaga: The 3rd Annual Rutabaga Festival in Keene »
That’s right, rutabaga season is now upon us. This splendiferous vegetable is native to the Northeast and able to withstand long bouts…
/ Read More »Go Organic in Essex County: Visit your Local Farmers’ Market »
One way to support your local economy is by purchasing foods from local Farmers’ Markets. Here you can find delicious, healthy food…
/ Read More » A Culinary Tour de Force: Lake George Restaurant Week »
In 1757, French General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm conducted a raid of the British reigned Fort William Henry. The encounter took place on the southernmost part of Lake George, lasting several…
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We’ve Got the Goods on Garlic »
Have you ever eaten something containing Allium Sativum? Being that Americans consume more than 250 million pounds of this herb annually, I bet you have. More commonly known as garlic,…
/ Read More »Get Your Paddles Pumping, the Adirondack Canoe Classic is Coming to Town »
Canoe and kayak enthusiasts of the Adirondack region are gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year. The weekend of September 10th, 250 boats will paddle (and carry) their way from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The event, the Adirondack Canoe Classic, covers 90 miles of waterways over the course of three…
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Like Antiques? »
On August 14th and 15th, the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake will be hosting their third annual Antiques Show and Sale. Each year more than 60 top quality dealers from around the world participate. It’s easy to understand why, considering the top-notch lineup that the show offers, including Baker & Co. from Soquel, California,…
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Get Your Week in Review of the Saratoga Races (Week Ending 9/3) »
Let’s start with the good news from the Saratoga Race Track: Travers Day on Saturday had a cloudless sky with comfortable temperatures, and throngs of people in attendance. With the crowd numbering at 45,764, the day measured in at nearly a 35% increase over 2009’s numbers of 34,221. Eleven horses were in the field for…
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Invasion of the Vlogs »
Ok, so let me preface this by saying that I am NOT a “YouTuber.” I do not stay up into the wee hours of the morning watching babies giggle (as cute as they may be) or watch puppies chase their tails (adorable as well). I am proud to say that I, unlike so many others,…
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Weekly World News (August 30, 2010)
Former President Carter and Released American Return Home BOSTON–
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Congressman Scott Murphy (D) and Chris Gibson (R) Debate for the 20th Congressional District Seat on 8/26 at the Hyde Museum, Full Video Coverage
Yesterday evening, Democratic Congressman Scott Murphy and his
