WILMINGTON — Bill Hummel likes to use a particular word when talking about the Whiteface Oktoberfest — “Gemutlichkeit.” It’s a German word describing a feeling of cheer, warmth and togetherness. As guests made their way into the festival, they were greeted by Hummel and his two ...

TUPPER LAKE — OkTupperfest is back after a year’s hiatus, Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Although event organizers say it is not going to be the same event as when it was held at the Big Tupper Ski Area, there are many new reasons to head over to the Municipal Park this ...

SARANAC LAKE — If you go in David Sommerstein’s car, you’re going to find albums from the New Orleans brass ensemble Soul Rebels, a copy of Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” and a phone connected to perpetually endless music streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora. The options are ...

SARANC — Since its formation in 2015, the Vera Quartet has quickly established itself as an exciting ensemble of its generation. Grand Prize winners of the 2017 Plowman and 2017 Yellow Springs chamber music competitions, the Vera Quartet currently holds the position of String ...

LAKE PLACID — Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death nationally, with close to 47,000 Americans taking their lives each year, according to the Center for Disease and Control Pervention. National Suicide Prevention Week has been recognized since 1975, with events focused on awareness and ...