of the
MONTH
Jim Appleyard of Glens Falls is a portrait and landscape photographer. His work has been published in Adirondack Life and Adirondac. He is well known in the area for his wedding photographs.
of the
MONTH
Hubbard Hall Projects, situated in a 100 year old opera house in Cambridge hosts and presents a Theatre Company, Dance Company, Classes and Workshops, Music from Salem, Village Co-op, Gallery, and so much more. Every month Hubbard Hall is alive with creative activity.
Shop
open
Mon.-Fri.
10 am-3 pm
Don't forget the LARAC Shop and Lapham Gallery for Wedding, Birthday, or Anniversary gifts.
Also visit LARAC's Cultural Connect to connect with arts in this region for unique and beautiful gifts.
Buy original! Support businesses and artists in your own community!
open
Mon.-Fri.
10 am-3 pm
Summer Exhibition opens July 23 with a wine tasting reception from 5-7 pm
Featuring: Karen Koziol, Jeri McDonald, Vicky Perry, Sandy Stragnell, Shelley Valachovik and
Wine Tasting presented by Valley Wine and Spirits, Queensbury
Postcard designed by Trampoline Designs, Glens Falls
Call for Artists to exhibit in 2005 at the Lapham Gallery: Deadline for application is July 31
Prospectus now available online at www.larac.org/gallery.html or by sending a SASE to LARAC Exhibitions, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Deadline for application is July 31, 2004. Email questions to anne@larac.org
CULTURAL CONNECTION
NEWEST
MEMBERS
Tom Ryan, area watercolor artist has a newly completed website showcasing a dozen pieces of his work. Visit Tom's site
AREA GALLERIES
EXHIBITS
opening
in July
ARTS 220 (Salem)
Michael Williams (July 3-31, Opening: July 3, 4-6 pm)
Crandall Public Library Folklife Gallery (Glens Falls)
Home and Loved Ones (through August 31)
The Gallery at Wesley (Saratoga Springs)
Out of Time ~ Photographs of Ray Palmer (June 29-July 30)
The Hyde Collection
Masterworks: Selections from the New Britain Museum of American Art (through October 3)
Lake George Arts Project (Lake George)
Paintings by Hiroshi Kumagai, Ceramic sculptures by Heeseung Lee, and Paintings by Pamela Marks (July 10-August 27, Opening: July 10, 4-6 pm)
Lakeshore Gallery (Bolton Landing)
Life on the Lake: Marianne Kuhn (July 5-Aug. 15, Opening: July 10, 6-8 pm)
North Creek Depot Museum (North Creek)
Lux Borealis--Light of the North ~ Photographs of Ray Palmer (July 2-September 2)
Old Forge Museum (Old Forge)
Adirondack National Watercolor Exhibition, which includes work of area artist Susan Wiley (July 28-Oct. 3, Artists' Reception: Aug. 27, 5-7 pm)
Tannery Pond Community Center (North Creek)
Susan Schmidt, Potter and Mark Bowie, Photographer (July 1 - 28, Opening July 1, 5-7 pm)
Valley Artisan Market (Cambridge)
Helen Young, Brian Sweetland ~ oil paintings (July 10-July 28)
Richard Dubin ~ encaustic (July 31-August 18)
Gallery exhibits usually change every 4-6 weeks. Treat yourself to work that is beautiful, fun, whimsical, provides historical prospective, makes you think & question.
- July 2, 6, 8, 10, L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love) (Lake George Opera, Saratoga Springs)
- July 3, 7, 9, 11, Candide (Lake George Opera, Saratoga Springs)
- July 3, 10, 17, By George - Gershwin That Is (The Bridge Theater, Whitehall)
- July 7-17, Stones in His Pockets (Adirondack Theatre Festival, Glens Falls)
- July 9, Marry Me A Little (Seagle Colony sponsored by Our Town Theatre Group, North Creek)
- July 9-11, Much Ado About Nothing (Hudson River Shakespeare Company)
- July 14, Arts Sandwiched In: Mark Rabin performs at the bandstand, City Park, Glens Falls
- July 14-16, Seussical the Musical (Youtheatre, Lake George)
- July 15, 16, 18-25, The Taming of the Shrew (Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall, various locations)
- July 18, Chapman Garden Tour features Queensbury gardens & more, Chapman Museum, Glens Falls
- July 21, Arts Sandwiched In: Kevin Rielly performs at the bandstand, City Park, Glens Falls
- July 21-23, Jekyll & Hyde the Musical (Youtheatre, Lake George)
- July 21-31, Mimi Le Duck (Adirondack Theatre Festival, Glens Falls)
- July 24, 31, Aug. 7, Marriage of True Minds (The Bridge Theater, Whitehall)
- July 24, 31, Aug. 7, Come Blow Your Horn (The Bridge Theater, Whitehall)
- July 26 & 27, Coast to Coast: On the Road Home (Adirondack Theatre Festival, Glens Falls)
- July 28-30, Grease (Youtheatre, Lake George)
- July 14, Arts Sandwiched In: Donna Britton and Bobbi Hogle of "Tattletales" performs at the bandstand, City Park, Glens Falls
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July 30, 31, Aug.1, The Pirates of Penzance (Hubbard Hall, Cambridge)
for children &
adults
- through July 31, dance classes by the hour or the full session, The Dance Center, Glens Falls
- July 3 Grumbling Gryphons Theater Workshop, for children and families, Hubbard Hall, Cambridge
- July 3, 10, 17, 24 Children's Theater Workshops, for ages 6-12, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Glen Falls
- July 4, Glens Falls Symphony performs in Crandall Park, Glens Falls
- Children's Theater: Our Country's Music, The Bridge Theater, Whitehall
- July 5 - 15 Summer Fun Multi-Arts Workshop, for ages 4-6 Explore visual arts, creative movement, music and more, Hubbard Hall
- July 5 - 15 Pre-Ballet and Playdancing for ages 6-7, Hubbard Hall
- July 5 - 21 Dance and Sing for ages 2-3 (and caregiver), Hubbard Hall
- July 5-17, Theater Camp, Lake George Opera Festival, Saratoga Springs
- July 6-23, Summer Arts Camp for ages 7-12, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls
- July 6 - 22 Hip Hop and Jazz Dance for ages 8-12, Hubbard Hall
- July 6 - 22 Mixed Level Jazz Dance for Teens and Adults, Hubbard Hall
- July 7-8 Quilting - 6:30 - 8:30 pm, CIRAC, Arts & Rec. Commission, Whitehall
- July 7 - August 4 Intermediate Level Modern Dance for Teens and Adults, Hubbard Hall
- July 7,21, Aug. 4 Adirondack Fly Tying, CIRAC, Arts & Rec. Commission, Whitehall
- July 8, Glens Falls Symphony performs in Shepard Park, Lake George
- July 8, Aug 11, 25 Sketches From Nature, CIRAC, Arts & Rec. Commission Whitehall
- July 8 - August 12 ( 6weeks) Yoga Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:30 pm, Hubbard Hall
- uly 10 - August 14 Exploring Shakespeare for Performance, for actors of all abilities, Hubbard Hall
- July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14 Let's Dance for ages 3-6, Adirondack Repertory Dance Theatre, Glens Falls
- July 12-16 Guest Artist Master Ballet Classes with members of the NYC Ballet & NYS Summer School of the Arts, Prerequisite: 2 years prior training, Adirondack Repertory Dance Theatre
- July 13 & 27 2-day Workshop, Tatting: The Georgi Museum Shushan
- July 13-15 Three-day watercolor workshop, Susan Wiley Studio, Glens Falls
- July 14, 28, Aug. 18 Wood Carving, $20, CIRAC, Arts and Rec. Commission, Whitehall
- July 14, August 11 Dry Flower Basket Arrangements, CIRAC, Arts and Rec. Commission, Whitehall
- July 17 Quilting Workshop: Friendship Star Table Runner, for Advanced beginners, Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake
- July 17, August 14 Canal Photography, CIRAC, Arts & Rec. Commission, Whitehall
- July 19 - August 4 Beginning Ballet Mixed Level 1 and 2 for Preteens - Adult, Hubbard Hall
- July 20-23, 27-30 Choreography Workshop with Bill Otto, Adirondack Repertory Dance Theatre
- July 20 - August 5 Mixed Level Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, Hubbard Hall
- July 20 - August 5 Mixed Level Pointe and Repertory, Hubbard Hall
- July 22, Aug. 12, 26 Chip Carving, CIRAC, Arts & Rec. Commission
- July 23, Gallery Opening Reception (featuring work of Karen Koziol, Jeri MacDonald, Vicky Perry, R. Sanford Stragnell, and Shelley Valachovik) and Wine Tasting (presented by Valley Wine and Spirits)
- July 24 Quilting Workshop: Trip Around the World Lap Quilt $45, for advanced beginners, Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake
- July 26-30 Kids' Drawing and Painting, Susan Wiley Studio, Glens Falls
- July 26-30 Drawing and Painting for Young Adults, Susan Wiley Studio, Glens Falls
- July 26, August 2,9, 16,23,30, Sept. 13 Tai Chi (Yang Style), Hubbard Hall
- July 27,28,29, August 3,4,5 Dance Technique/Dance Making for ages 8-11, Hubbard Hall
- July 31 Photoshop for Photographers One day workshop, Wild Visions, Inc. (Carl Heilman), Brant Lake
- August 1 Street Jazz (Hip Hop), Hubbard Hall
- August, The Hudson River School offers a variety of art classes/workshops/lectures; early registration is recommended
EVENTS
- July2, The Elixir of Love Opera Ball, Lake George Opera Festival, Saratoga Springs
- July 2, 9, 16, Cabaret: Loesser & Some More, The Bridge Theater, Whitehall
- July 3, Opening Reception: Michael Williams, Arts 220 Gallery & Studio, Salem
- July 5, Archaeology Field School, Rogers Island Visitors' Ctr., Fort Edward
- July 5, Concert: Luzerne Chamber Players - "All American", Luzerne Music Festival, Lake Luzerne
- July 5, Lecture: "Playing Indian at Adirondack Children's Camps," Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake
- July 6, Concert, Curragh (Traditional Irish Music), Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
- July 6-11, Soap Making Demonstrations, Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake
- July 7, Highlights of 2004 Shows at Seagle Colony, Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum, Bolton Landing
- July 8, Open Rehearsals with composer Bob Nieske, Music from Salem, Salem
- July 9, 9th Annual Adirondack Water Fest, Rogers Island Visitors' Center, Fort Edward
- July 10, Fort Edward Heritage Day, Washington Co. Historical Society, Old Fort House Museum, Rogers Island Visitors' Center, Fort Edward
- July 10, Concert: Jazz Crossover, Music from Salem at Hubbard Hall, Cambridge
- July 11, Finale Party: "Chili Dogs & Fudge", Lake George Opera Festival, Saratoga Springs
- July 12, Concert,8pm: Luzerne Chamber Players, Luzerne Music Festival, Lake Luzerne
- July 13, Auditions for Measure for Measure, Hudson River Shakespeare Co., Hudson Falls
- July 13, Concert: Robanic Reggae Band, Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
- July 14, Studio Talk: The "Pre-Caruso" Golden Age, M. Sembrich Opera Museum, Bolton Landing
- July 14, Concert: The Croppies, Hillview Lib., Bolton Landing
- July 16-18, Dog Days Dance Festival '04, Hubbard Hall, Cambridge
- July 18, Pig Out at the Stony Creek Inn, Lake George Arts Project, Lake George
- July 18, Young Performers Concert: Chamber Music Focus, Music from Salem
- July 18, Lecture: D. Hyland on the collections of the New Britain Museum of American Art, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls
- July 19, Concert: Luzerne Chamber Players - "Parisian Pulse", Luzerne Music Festival, Lake Luzerne
- July 19, Hyde Summer Luncheon, The Hyde Collection to be held in Lake George
- July 20, Concert: Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew, Crandall Public Lib., Glens Falls
- July 21, Silver Bay Chamber Ensemble, M. Sembrich Opera Museum, Bolton Landing
- July 22, Open Rehearsal with composer Gernot Wolfgang, Music from Salem
- July 22, Concert: Locks To Ties, Arts & Recreation Commission, Whitehall
- July 23, 30, Cabaret: Potpourri for Two, The Bridge Theater, Whitehall
- July 23-25, Films: The Irish in America: Long Journey Home, (Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4) Slate Valley Museum, Granville
- July 23, Summer Arts Camp Finale, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls
- July 24, Concert: Jazz Crossover, Music from Salem
- July 24, Mettowee River Theatre Co.: The Escapades of Karagiozis, Guerney Lane, Queensbury
- July 25, Performance: Cheryl Pesdan, soprano, with Richard Woltach, piano, M. Sembrich Opera Museum, Bolton Landing
- July 25, Activity: The Family Time Machine, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls
- July 26, Concert: Biava String Quartet, Luzerne Music Festival, Lake Luzerne
- July 27, Concert, Alex Torres, Los Reyes Latinos, Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
- July 28, Piano Recital, Stephen Wogaman, M. Sembrich Opera Museum, Bolton Landing
- July 30, 31 & Aug.1, Underground Railroad Conference in Greenwich
- July 30, Magic Flute, Opera for Children, M. Sembrich Opera Museum, Bolton Landing
- July 30-Aut. 1, Steal Away to Freedom Conference featuring Cemetery Tour, art exhibit, dance presentation, lectures, musical dramatization, walking tour of historic underground railroad sites
- July 30, Dance Performance: Interpreting Slave Narratives, Greenwich Library, Greenwich
- July 31, Al Fresco Dinner Fundraiser, Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Assoc., Salem
- Community Concerts: Lake Luzerne Chamber of Commerce (Tuesday evenings ), Town of Stony Creek (Tuesday evenings), Village of Granville (Thursday evenings), (North Warren Chamber of Commerce (Thursday evenings), Village of Whitehall (Friday evenings)
Opportunities open for part-time positions
1. Gallery Administrator: to handle The Lapham Gallery annual exhibitions
2. Clerical Assistant (should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher)
Send cover letter outlining your experience and resume to Patricia Joyce, LARAC, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801. No phone calls please.
Seeking Exhibitors
Cayuga County Arts Council seeks artists and crafters for its 4th annual Art in the Park exhibit at Emerson Park on Sat. August 7. Artists and crafters can reserve a 12 x 12’ display space on the grass or a 6’ table space under cover. There is also a juried group exhibition featuring cash awards for two-dimensional artists. For information and application contact Tom Hussey at 253-5288 or thussey@localnet.com. A limited number of Featured Demonstrators will also highlight the event. Artists and crafters who wish to be Featured Demonstrators should contact Grace Ellegate at 315-253-0731 or dogoneit@localnet.com
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The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council
is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 arts service organization, founded in 1972,
which
serves Warren, Washington, and
northern Saratoga Counties. LARAC’s mission is to lead
in the improvement of the
quality of life in the lower
Adirondack region by supporting arts and culture.
Its goal is to coordinate,
develop, sponsor, improve,
encourage, and provide arts-related activities in the above-defined region.
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518-798-1144, ext. 6, Fax: 518-798-9122
www.LARAC.org
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