Severe Drought Across Farm Country
In a striking about-face from spring’s weather, farmers across the South and Midwest now contend with, in many cases, record-breaking hot and dry weather. An exceptionally damp, cool spring brought persistent rains that stalled planting across the Corn Belt, especially in Indiana and Ohio. Now that crops are behind schedule, they’re [...]
African-American Family Day at Empire State Plaza
Featuring the theme of “A Family Reunion,” the annual African-American Family Day sponsored by McDonald’s will be held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Saturday, August 6 from 12pm-7pm. The event is dedicated to embodying the five Community Principles of family, love, peace, unity and respect.
There [...]
Wedded Perfection at the Munson-Williams Proctor Art Institute
Prepare to plan your dream wedding dress. Or at least be grateful that this century has a lot more options when it comes to gown design.
The Munson-Williams Proctor Art Institute is currently hosting an exhibit dedicated to Wedded Perfection. Featured in the Museum of Art, this exhibit includes [...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2: Film Review
After thirteen years of seven novels and 8 films, not to mention various incarnations in other media; the Harry Potter franchise has had its (seemingly) last hurrah with the release of Deathly Hallows Pt. 2. How should I feel about this? This is a difficult question [...]
Skin Deep at the Lake George Dinner Theatre, Review
Outrageously funny one-liners and a refreshingly human and topical subject matter make the Lake George Dinner Theatre’s current production of Skin Deep one of this summer’s biggest hits. A charming comedy that looks at serious issues, without resorting to being overly preachy, Skin Deep uses the set [...]
How to Stay Cool this Summer in the Catskills
Things have heated up the past few weeks and not just on reality shows. With the heat of mid-July reaching the surface temperature of the sun, some of us have hidden inside, clicking our heels three times incanting “there’s no time like fall.”
We’re going to explore the [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in CT July 26- August 9, 2011
From musicals and movies to jazz and food, Connecticut has plenty of ways to either hide from the heat or get out in it well into the month of August. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Things to Do in CT July 26-August [...]
Author Jean Craighead George, Guest of Honor at the Rensselaerville Festival of Writers
By Aubree Cutkomp
Jean Craighead George is the author of over one hundred books for young adults, including the Bildungsromans My Side of the Mountain (Newbery Honor Book, 1960) and Julie of the Wolves (Newbery Award Winner, 1973). All of her books touch [...]
Grassroots Festival 2011 Review
This year’s Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance was held at the height of a hot, withering drought in the Finger Lakes, and people were feeling thirsty. I know because I earned my ticket by volunteering for 14 hours as a filler and re-filler of collectible Grassroots mugs. A fresh mug came [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Saratoga, Week of July 25-31, 2011
Now that the races have officially begun, it’s all about the equine in Saratoga, including lectures, luncheons, auctions, polo, and of course racing for those who flock to the course during the summer. But if races aren’t your thing, a slew of other fun [...]
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