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A Holiday Tradition: Stars on Ice Kicks Off its Tour in Lake Placid, Review

Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman
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Stars on Ice, Lake Placid, Review
Stars on Ice Begins its Tour in Lake Placid
Since its inception in 1986, the Stars on Ice show has been a Thanksgiving tradition in Lake Placid. This year, the show was held a month later, in December.
“We had experienced some scheduling conflicts during the month of November and decided to [...]

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A Reunion (and a Show): Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Pendragon Theatre

Joe Guzman and Ginger Lee McDermott in Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake
On Wednesday, July 27, the curtain went up at the Pendragon Theatre on Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a dark play by Christopher Hampton set in 18th Century France and based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Originally produced by England’s Royal Shakespeare Company  in 1985, [...]

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Have Another Glass…Wine Lovers: The Musical Comes to Saratoga

Wine Lovers: The Musical
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Wine Lovers: The Musical, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR REVIEW OF WINE LOVERS, THE MUSICAL.
Now here’s a show that will definitely get you into the spirit. Wine Lovers: The Musical will be coming to Saratoga Springs this August. Wine Lovers: The Musical is not only a show, it’s also the world’s [...]

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A Weekend of History: The French and Indian War Encampment in Crown Point

French and Indian War Encampment, Crown Point
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French and Indian War Encampment at the Crown Point Historic Site in Crown Point, NY
If you’ve never been to an encampment, the French and Indian War Encampment in Crown Point on August 13-14, 2011, may just be the perfect one to make your first. Hosted at the Crown Point State Historic Site for over 15 [...]

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The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama in Lake George Puts a New Twist on an Old Classic

The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama
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The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama, Wild West Ranch, Lake George
The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama returns to the Lake George region for its second year on July 29, 2011. If you saw last year’s production, you might notice some changes this time around, including that the company has more than doubled their [...]

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A Small Theatre with a Big Punch: Sweeney Todd at the Pendragon Theatre, Review

The Free George is the online magazine and visitors’ guide of Upstate NY, covering things from Albany to Lake Placid, including Saratoga, the Lake George region and the Adirondacks. Check out our new City Blogs section for our extended coverage areas as well.
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Sweeney Todd, Pendragon Theatre, Review
On Friday night, I was fortunate to see Pendragon Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I wasn’t disappointed.
This dark yet comical story of a barber who murders his clients has several layers of backstory, as well as witty dialogue and catchy songs. Based on Christopher Bond’s [...]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Social Dancing (Plus Where to Do It from the Capital Region to the Adirondacks)

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Social Dancing & Where to Do It (Capital Region to the Adirondacks)
Social dancing is a little-known secret to adding pleasure to your life—it’s a great way to relax, meet new people, and burn off those extra calories. If you’ve always wanted to try it, this little guide will help get you on your way.
Before you [...]

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ARTS Abound in Washington County

Salem Art Works
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Washington County, Things to Do, Theatre, Music & Art
From Whitehall to Cambridge to Fort Edward, you’ll find world-class chamber music, Cabaret and Musical Theater with performers that include Tony nominees, Broadway and TV talents, original productions with local performers, and a chorale with over 100 beautiful voices that will truly move you. The rural landscape [...]

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Puttin’ on the Ritz: Young Frankenstein (that’s Fronk-in-steen) at Proctors

Young Frankenstein
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Beloved for his satirical and somewhat randy humor, Mel Brooks is one of our beloved comic minds. Known for creating the TV series “Get Smart” and for directing such classic, borderline offensive films as The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Silent Movie and Spaceballs, he has made the transition from TV to the Cinema [...]

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Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Puppet-Style, at LARAC’s Lapham Gallery

The Puppet People, The Firebird
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A puppet-based performance of Stravinksy’s The Firebird will be making its way to Lapham Gallery in Glens Falls this Saturday, October 16th. The fifty-five minute show, presented by the Puppet People in conjunction with LARAC, promises a morally-filled day of fun for children and adults alike. Expect some spectacular and unique handmade marionettes, along with [...]

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