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Weekender A&E

Lake Placid students perform ‘Matilda’ next week

LAKE PLACID — Since 1988, generations of students have enjoyed “Matilda,” Roald Dahl’s story of a book-loving little girl who develops powers of telekinesis and escapes the clutches of her ignorant family and an evil school headmistress. Next week, at Lake Placid Middle/High School, a ...

‘Luminance’ opens at artists guild next month

SARANAC LAKE — An exhibit of paintings by Georgeanne Gaffney will open on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Adirondack Artists Guild. Gaffney’s pieces span subject matter, size and materials. Gaffney chose the title “Luminance” for this exhibit to express the romantic and dreamy mood of her ...

‘Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk’ to be screened at ACW

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Center for Writing will host a screening of the film, “Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. A talk with the film’s co-producer and co-writer, Julie Canepa, will follow. Admission to the event is ...

Sober Open Minded Mic features Midnight Stargazers

SARANAC LAKE — The Midnight Stargazers cosmic country band are the spotlight artists for the Sober Open Minded Mic night at BluSeed Studios this month. The band was formed in September 2021 by Rocky James, a singer songwriter who moved to the Adirondacks three years ago. The Midnight ...

Interwoven ensemble performs in Saranac Sunday

SARANAC — New York-based intercultural ensemble Interwoven will perform at the Saranac Methodist Church this Sunday at 3 p.m. Interwoven celebrates and integrates traditional Asian and western classical music through performing, commissioning and recording contemporary works. Exploring ...

Three artists to collaborate for ACW event

SARANAC LAKE — Three women will collaborate for a live event at the Adirondack Center for Writing in Saranac Lake on Thursday called “Replaying the Tape.” At 7 p.m., New-York based composer Dr. Jane Boxall, paleontologist Dr. Frankie Dunn and poet Penny Boxall will conjure an imaginary ...