Even if you’re not an artist yourself, at some point you’ve probably dabbled in making crafts. Your finest creations are probably hiding out in some storage place in a remote corner of your basement right now. We can’t all be Picassos, but if you enjoy collecting handmade crafts, or finding that perfectly unique piece of [...]
Despite changes to the schedule, the first seven days of racing was a success. The New York Racing Association, which runs the three flat tracks in the state of New York, moved the start date for the Saratoga meet up four days to make up for low attendance at Belmont Park in 2009.
The total attendance [...]
If a hot tub time machine did exist, I would use it to go back in time and rent a better movie. Better yet, I’d go back in time and advise Craig Robinson and Rob Corddry to stay away from making this film; the actors are just too funny to be in such a lackluster [...]
One of the very best things about summertime is the availability of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at your local grocery store and farmer’s market. There are even online shops such as Heldeberg Market (www.heldebergmarket.com/) that provide farm bios and extensive product descriptions while allowing you to have your purchases sent to any location in Albany [...]
[ August 5, 2010; ; ] The Discovery Bus of Wonders (9am-3pm)
Queensbury Town Activity Center back parking area (742 Bay Road)
Climb aboard and set off for new and fascinating adventures in not-so-faraway places! Discover and explore things of the past, present, and future along the journey! Today’s journey takes explorers to The Adirondack Museum! Cost: Resident: $15/person, Non-Resident: $20/person. For more [...]
[ August 4, 2010; ; ] Pastels in the Adirondacks (9am-12pm)
The Adirondack Folk School
4 consecutive Wednesday mornings. Learn the techniques of applying this medium, the use of hue, value and chroma to create a compelling portrait of this magnificent landscapeFee: $300. When students register, they will have provided with a list of materials to purchase. For more information call 518-696-2400 or [...]
[ August 3, 2010; ; ] Drawing the Adirondacks in Charcoal (9am)
The Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne
4 consecutive Tuesday mornings. Learn to observe and control the values of light to compose a gripping portrayal of the brilliant wonders of nature using the medium of charcoal on paper. Fee: $300. When students register they will be provided with a list of [...]
[ August 2, 2010; ; ] Farmers Market (9am–1pm)
Schroon Lake
Purchase fresh produce and goods from local farmers, located in the Schroon Lake Town Hall parking lot. Call Sam Hendren at 518-834-7306 for more info.
Through Thursday, August 5, 2010
Girl Energy Workshops and Yoga/Zumba (9:30am–11:30am)
Queensbury High School Library
Cost: Resident $65/Session Non-Resident $70/Session
Through Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Book Signing: The Untold [...]
Latino workers are a vital part of the economy in Saratoga County, yet their everyday work in the region’s restaurants, farms, and world-famous racetrack goes largely unnoticed. But on Tuesday, August 10th, a photography project by the Latino Community Advocacy Program (LCAP) will shed some light on the local Latino community.
The exhibit, entitled “VISION: A [...]
On August 6–7, 2010, the Ballston Spa Film Festival (BSFF) will return for its third year to the quaint Victorian village of Ballston Spa. The festival features a wide variety of short films from around the globe, created by student and professional filmmakers. All of the screenings are free and open to the public. The [...]
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