History, Natural History & the Arts
What You Cannot Help Naming
Hiking with children, in a nature park at noon,
the world is sparkling and synth-laden.
Without trying, the sacred ibis of thought is upon them,
as their fingerprints singe burn marks of poetry in the bark of trees.
To them, pine needles are hairbrushes for unicorns.
The St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA) has announced they are accepting photos of historic St. Lawrence County for an amateur photo contest. [Read more…] about St. Lawrence County Historical Structure Photo Contest
The Massena Public Library has announced the opening of the exhibit “I Am A Local Artist,” featuring a diverse range of local art from soap making to cookie decorating to crocheting to custom furniture craftsmanship. [Read more…] about ‘I Am A Local Artist’ Show Opens at Massena Public Library
The Arts District of Glens Falls is making progress with its multifaceted launch of an arts trail stretching from the Chapman Historical Museum to the Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home. Plans include banners, bike racks, sidewalk stamps and public art to connect the 10 arts destinations and 14 arts organizations that comprise the Arts District. [Read more…] about Glens Falls Arts District Making Moves
North Country Community College and its partners have announced North Country Live events exploring and celebrating the art and music scenes in North Country communities, set to begin on September 23rd. [Read more…] about North Country Live Events Focus on Art and Music
On September 11th, 2021, the traditional Last Night of the (BBC) Proms took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Away from the usual and rather bizarre jingoism, this performance was memorable for the “revolutionary” introduction of an accordion on stage.
Latvian virtuosa Ksenija Sidorova was the first accordion soloist ever to be invited to play on such an occasion. Her interpretation of Astor Piazzolla’s 1974 composition “Libertango” brought a packed house to its feet. [Read more…] about Tango Mania: From Brothel to Concert Hall
Anasa D. Sinegal of Little Falls, NY, has been named Diversity and Engagement Leader for Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute and Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN). [Read more…] about Munson-Williams-Proctor Names Diversity Leader
Poets, like Trackers
What is anything like, but something else?
It’s up to us to connect those unseen dots
Whether written on unfolded envelopes
Or vapor signs of skywriting bi-planes
Sometimes animal disturbances in the dew
Mud prints in the beaver pond’s runway
Breath condensed on a windowpane
Audible sighs of a loved-one asleep.
Ayad Akhtar has been named the new State Author and Willie Perdomo the new State Poet, the New York State Writers Institute has announced. [Read more…] about Ayad Akhtar Named New State Author; Willie Perdomo New State Poet
John Brown Lives! and Grand Adirondack Hotel will present the 7th annual Blues at Timbuctoo featuring Jerry Dugger; Karl Schwarz; Split Rock Ramblers; Soul Sky Duo with Mark Emanatian and Jeremy Walz on Sunday, September 19th, from noon to 5 pm. [Read more…] about ‘Blues at Timbuctoo’ Music Event At John Brown Farm Sunday