Event Calendar 

5/3 The Adirondack 46er - the Ultimate Challenge!

Learn about becoming a "46er" with Tony Goodwin, guest speaker and author of Ski and Snowshoe Trail in the Adirondacks, and current editor of the Adirondack Mountain Club's Adirondack Trails High Peak Region. Most recently, Tony wrote the introduction to the 2011 publication, Heaven Up-h'isted-nes The History of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers and the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. For more information on the program visit the Adirondack Musuem website.

5/4 Adirondack Troubadour Dan Berggren at Palmer Street Coffeehouse

Palmer Street is Plattsburgh's original coffeehouse, which operates on the first Friday of each month, October through June. The Coffeehouse is well known for its welcoming atmosphere and fine acoustic music. Doors open at 7:00pm. Admission: $10 per person. For more information visit the NCCCA website.

5/4 Curiouser and Curiouser: Illustrations by Tory & Norman Taber

The collection features both published and a few personal illustrative works, as well as “constructions” of found objects by Norman and personal portraits painted by Tory. The exhibit includes approximately thirty pieces and will be on display in the Arts Center’s Main Gallery starting on Friday, May 4th 2012.  The title for the exhibition was pulled from the pages of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll and references the couples affinity for the “playful, slightly absurd and nonsensical” explains Tory. Their resulting collaboration “Curiouser and Curiouser” will be in the Main Gallery on the first floor of the Arts Center through June 2nd, 2012. For more information visit the NCCCA Arts Center online.

5/5 Gospelfest 2012

Concert of gospel music featuring the 70-voice Plattsburgh Gospel Choir, the Step Team, Praise Dancers and Praise Team. Special guest, the Montreal Gospel Choir. Admission: Advanced: $12 general admission; $5 student. Day of show: $15 general admission; $8 student. Tickets are on sale at the Arts Center front desk. Call 564-2704 for more information or visit the NCCCA website.

5/5 Genealogy 101: Researching your War of 1812 Ancestors

This genealogy workshos will teach participants how to use a variety of local resources to research their family trees.  Particular emphasis will be placed on War of 1812 ancestors. For more information call (518)565-4749. There is a 5.00 admission fee.

5/5 T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register. For more information visit the Paul Smith's College Facebook.

5/5 Earthwood Building School's Spring Open House

One day only. Free one-hour tours include cordwood masonry, earth-sheltered housing, solar power, the masonry stove, bicycle-powered water system, straw bale and cob building, an astronomically-attuned megalithic stone circle and more. Call 518-493-7744 for info and directions. For more information visit the Earthwood Building School's website.

5/5 NCCCA May Classes

Classes will be offered throughout the month of May in visual arts, music and dance and are in addition to ongoing programs such as music lessons, life drawing and the popular, "Mud and Merlot" class for adults. New offerings include "ART for small hands," for young children who are 3-5 years old, "Inspired!" for students who are 8 years old and older, as well as "Homemade Art Supplies," a do-it-yourself workshop for parents and older participants. Other May classes include, "Watercolor with Bryan Briscoe," "A Ballet Experience" and there is a full slate of classes for people of all ages in the Clay Studio.  For more information visit the NCCCA website.

5/5 WQKE Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy Night

Think you're the funniest comic in Plattsburgh? Or maybe just wanna knock doing stand-up off your bucket list? Then make sure you come out to sign up to be a part of WQKE and ROTA's open mic stand-up night!  For more information visit the ROTA Gallery online.
 

5/5 Civil War Weekend Encampment

Yearning to see history in action, relive the renowned battles between the Union blues and the Confederate grays as portrayed by Civil War re-enactors.  Presented by the Clinton County Historical Association and hosted by the 11th NY Battery Light Artillery and Alexandria Battery CSA, the Encampment will bring to life a tragic period of American history as lived by both soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. In addition, there will be activities for all ages, exhibits, camp tours and cannon and rifle demonstrations using reproductions of time period weapons. The camp closes at 5 pm Saturday.  Sunday morning, camps will again open at 9 am and conclude with a battle at 1 pm. The camp will be closed to the public at 2 pm Sunday.  Whether you enjoy history, re-enactments or just have the urge to do something different, all are welcome.  For more information visit the Clinton County Historical Association website.

5/5 Plow and Planting Days with Silent Auction Fundraiser

Fields plowed, tilled and planted with all antique tractors and equipment. A silent auction with many various items for fundraising for the museum. Admission:  13 yrs and up : $6.00, 3 yrs - 12 yrs: $3.00, under 3 yr: Free.  For more information visit the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum online.

5/6 Connect with Nature Family Programs

Bring the family to the Paul Smith's College VIC and spend the morning learning something new about nature. This week at 10 a.m., we will explore the FERDA plots for salamanders. $10/family. For more information visit the Paul Smith's Facebook page.

5/6 Civil War Weekend Encampment

Yearning to see history in action, relive the renowned battles between the Union blues and the Confederate grays as portrayed by Civil War re-enactors.  Presented by the Clinton County Historical Association and hosted by the 11th NY Battery Light Artillery and Alexandria Battery CSA, the Encampment will bring to life a tragic period of American history as lived by both soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. In addition, there will be activities for all ages, exhibits, camp tours and cannon and rifle demonstrations using reproductions of time period weapons. The camp closes at 5 pm Saturday.  Sunday morning, camps will again open at 9 am and conclude with a battle at 1 pm. The camp will be closed to the public at 2 pm Sunday.  Whether you enjoy history, re-enactments or just have the urge to do something different, all are welcome.  For more information visit the Clinton County Historical Association website.

5/6 Plow and Planting Days with Silent Auction Fundraiser

Fields plowed, tilled and planted with all antique tractors and equipment. A silent auction with many various items for fundraising for the museum. Admission:  13 yrs and up : $6.00, 3 yrs - 12 yrs: $3.00, under 3 yr: Free.  For more information visit the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum online.

5/6 Owl Prowl

Join the Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister at 8 p.m. for a night owl prowl. Free for the Paul Smith's College community, $5 for all others. Call the VIC at (518) 327-6241 for more information or visit the Paul Smith's College Facebook page.

5/7 Valcour Island 20th Cenury Camps Presentation

Roger Harwood presents “20th Century Camps of Valcour Island,” a talk featuring many seldom seen images of the little known camps and community that existed during the first half of the last century. Many remember New York State purchasing properties on Valcour Island from the 1960s-80s. Fewer recall the private camps, farms, timber harvests, lighthouse complex, steamship landings, quarries, and large boys camp that previously made the island an active place. Roger Harwood has combined Valcour Island images, culled from CCHA’s photograph and glass plate negative collection, with research he has conducted on today’s landscape at the island to relocate many of the structures that have been lost over the years. The result is a more complete story of the role Valcour Island and its inhabitants have played in the history of Clinton County.  For more information visit the Clinton County Historical Association website.

5/11 All Ages Show at ROTA Gallery

All ages show with entertainment including: Vermont Joy Parade (old timey jams from VT), Bloodroots Barter (DIY Kentucky bluegrass)
Doomfuck (local improv noise and more). $3-$5 sliding scale admission price.  For more information visit the ROTA Gallery online.

5/12 Spring Photography Workshop with Carl Heilman: Lake & Waterfalls

Join Adirondack photographer Carl Heilman as he explores the diversity of spring landscape photography along the beautiful lakes and dramatic waterfalls of the central Adirondacks. The photo locations will include a variety of gentle cascades, waterfalls and spring landscapes. For more information visit The Wild Center online.

5/12 NCCCA May Classes

Classes will be offered throughout the month of May in visual arts, music and dance and are in addition to ongoing programs such as music lessons, life drawing and the popular, "Mud and Merlot" class for adults. New offerings include "ART for small hands," for young children who are 3-5 years old, "Inspired!" for students who are 8 years old and older, as well as "Homemade Art Supplies," a do-it-yourself workshop for parents and older participants. Other May classes include, "Watercolor with Bryan Briscoe," "A Ballet Experience" and there is a full slate of classes for people of all ages in the Clay Studio.  For more information visit the NCCCA website.

5/12 Mother's Day Spring Fling Wine and Cider Tour

Enjoy specials for mom along with wine and cider tastings at six locations! Take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the offerings of five local wineries and one cidery in the Lake Champlain region. The regional commercial wine and cider makers come together a few times a year to provide the public with special days and promotions to encourage everyone to enjoy the unique flavor of the North Country. For the Mother’s Day weekend, six locations will offer wine and cider tastings and specials for mom at each tasting room. Designated drivers are encouraged.
         
The following locations are participating in this special Mother's Day Wine and Cider Tour:
         
Amazing Grace Vineyard and Winery
The Champlain Wine Company
Everett Orchard
Hid-In-Pines Vineyard
Stone House Vineyard
Vesco Ridge Vineyards
 
For more information and a flyer visit the Lake Champlain Wines website or call The Champlain Wine Company at 518-564-0064.

5/12 Tour of Chazy with Bob Cheeseman

The tour includes the Miner Schoolhouse, Museum at Heart's Delight Farm, Riverview Cemetery with its Chapel and Mausoleum, Sacred Heart Cemetery and other very old cemeteries down by the lake. Bob Cheeseman will also host the tour group at the Office of the Chazy Historian and share local treasures from his collection. Join us for a fun day of touring in a lovely community with a gracious host. For more information on this event visit the Clinton County Historical Association website.   Preregistration is required, call 518.561.0340.

5/13 Community Free Day

Don't miss out on this great family day!  Join a naturalist for a guided walk, get up close with one of our animals during an Animal Encounter, watch the otters cavort or play in the Naturalists Cabinet or The Pines.  All events are open to the public, free of charge. For more information visit The Wild Center online.

5/18 Seventeenth Annual War College of the Seven Years' War

Since 1996, the War College has become a top venue for historians on subjects relating to the French & Indian War, drawing speakers and participants from across North America. An enthusiastic audience of nearly 200 people represents all levels of interest, from general lovers of history to scholars. The War College offers a unique, informal setting that promotes interaction between speakers and attendees. Our speakers include both established and new scholars studying the French & Indian War in North America. Visit Fort Ticonderoga for details.

5/18 "No Quarter" Re-enactment

In this weekend-long recreation visitors will experience “America’s First Victory.” Throughout the weekend, visitors will explore this dramatic story from the perspectives of both the British garrison and the Green Mountain Boys and come face-to-face with the historical characters including Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and Captain Noah Phelps, Connecticut Militia Captain and patriot spy! For more information on the reenactment visit Fort Ticonderoga online.

5/18 Fort Ticonderoga Opening Day

Immerse yourself in nearly 2000 acres of exquisite landscape at Fort Ticonderoga.Experience the story of how the blood spilled to create an empire in the French & Indian War resulted in the struggle for America's independence a generation later. Relive the defining moments in America's history when nations fought to control a continent. Located within the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains and overlooking Vermont's picturesque Green Mountains, Fort Ticonderoga guards the historic portage between Lake Champlain and Lake George.  For more information visit the Fort Ticonderoga website.

5/18 All Ages Show at ROTA Gallery

Friday, May 18th $3-$5 sliding scale admission price. All ages show including entertainment from: This Renaissance (experimental rock from Albany), All The Rage (local deathcore), Heather Grey (local acoustic pop punk) and Tire Fire (local grunge rockers).

Saturday, May 19th $3-$5 sliding scale admission price.  All ages show including entertainment from Die Pretty (hard and catchy alt rock from Brooklyn), Avernus Ortus (local death metal maniacs), Terraform (local melodic metal), T.F.O. (noise rockers) and Long Cat (the rebel menace). For more information visit the ROTA Gallery online.

5/19 Pre-Season Plant Sale

Dig to order perennials, plus annuals and vegetables, including heirloom tomatoes.  See the first flowers of the season and learn about volunteer opportunities in the King's Garden. For more information visit Fort Ticonderoga online.

5/19 All Ages Show at ROTA Gallery

Friday, May 18th $3-$5 sliding scale admission price. All ages show including entertainment from: This Renaissance (experimental rock from Albany), All The Rage (local deathcore), Heather Grey (local acoustic pop punk) and Tire Fire (local grunge rockers).

Saturday, May 19th $3-$5 sliding scale admission price.  All ages show including entertainment from Die Pretty (hard and catchy alt rock from Brooklyn), Avernus Ortus (local death metal maniacs), Terraform (local melodic metal), T.F.O. (noise rockers) and Long Cat (the rebel menace). For more information visit the ROTA Gallery online.

5/19 NCCCA May Classes

Classes will be offered throughout the month of May in visual arts, music and dance and are in addition to ongoing programs such as music lessons, life drawing and the popular, "Mud and Merlot" class for adults. New offerings include "ART for small hands," for young children who are 3-5 years old, "Inspired!" for students who are 8 years old and older, as well as "Homemade Art Supplies," a do-it-yourself workshop for parents and older participants. Other May classes include, "Watercolor with Bryan Briscoe," "A Ballet Experience" and there is a full slate of classes for people of all ages in the Clay Studio.  For more information visit the NCCCA website.

5/19 Living History Weekend: No Quarter, The 1775 Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Re-enactment

See Captain William Delaplace’s small garrison at Fort Ticonderoga, the British Fort rebuilt by General Amherst over a decade earlier. Watch as the Green mountain boys lead by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold march down from Shoreham, VT to Hand’s cove, crossing Lake Champlain for a night assault on this fort as they did in the wee hours of May 10th 1775.   Saturday May 19th evening re-enactment:  $15 entrance fee – Friends of Fort Ticonderoga, residents of Ticonderoga and children four and under are free of charge. For more information visit Fort Ticonderoga online. 

5/19 Seventeenth Annual War College of the Seven Years' War

Since 1996, the War College has become a top venue for historians on subjects relating to the French & Indian War, drawing speakers and participants from across North America. An enthusiastic audience of nearly 200 people represents all levels of interest, from general lovers of history to scholars. The War College offers a unique, informal setting that promotes interaction between speakers and attendees. Our speakers include both established and new scholars studying the French & Indian War in North America. Visit Fort Ticonderoga for details.

5/19 T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register. For more information visit the Paul Smith's College Facebook.

5/19 Town of Schuyler Falls Heritage Day

Join the Town of Schuyler Falls as they celebrate Heritage Day.  Local authors will be on hand to share their stories and books about the North Country.  Explore the history of Schuyler Falls via pictures and displays.  Meet your neighbors, town officials and learn more about the town.  Historic postcards and booklets from the 150th Anniversary Celebration will be available, as well as beverages and snacks.  For more information visit the Town of Schuyler Falls online.

5/19 Town of Plattsburgh Heritage Day

Join the Town of Plattsburgh on Heritage Day to celebrate the events and personalities that have changed our town over the past 227 years.  Historical displays and an oustanding cast of local historians to share fascinating stories of town events and people.  Come share stories your ancestors told and artifacts or old photos of the town.  For more information visit the Town of Plattsburgh online.

5/19 "No Quarter" Re-enactment

In this weekend-long recreation visitors will experience “America’s First Victory.” Throughout the weekend, visitors will explore this dramatic story from the perspectives of both the British garrison and the Green Mountain Boys and come face-to-face with the historical characters including Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and Captain Noah Phelps, Connecticut Militia Captain and patriot spy! For more information on the reenactment visit Fort Ticonderoga online.

5/20 New Moon Art Opening

Artists Edith Urban, Lee Ann Sporn and Ron Pederson will be on hand at 5 p.m. to discuss their work, which will be on display through June 18. For more information visit the Paul Smith's College Facebook page.

5/20 "No Quarter" Re-enactment

In this weekend-long recreation visitors will experience “America’s First Victory.” Throughout the weekend, visitors will explore this dramatic story from the perspectives of both the British garrison and the Green Mountain Boys and come face-to-face with the historical characters including Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and Captain Noah Phelps, Connecticut Militia Captain and patriot spy! For more information on the reenactment visit Fort Ticonderoga online.

5/20 Living History Weekend: No Quarter, The 1775 Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Re-enactment

See Captain William Delaplace’s small garrison at Fort Ticonderoga, the British Fort rebuilt by General Amherst over a decade earlier. Watch as the Green mountain boys lead by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold march down from Shoreham, VT to Hand’s cove, crossing Lake Champlain for a night assault on this fort as they did in the wee hours of May 10th 1775.   Saturday May 19th evening re-enactment:  $15 entrance fee – Friends of Fort Ticonderoga, residents of Ticonderoga and children four and under are free of charge. For more information visit Fort Ticonderoga online.

5/20 Seventeenth Annual War College of the Seven Years' War

Since 1996, the War College has become a top venue for historians on subjects relating to the French & Indian War, drawing speakers and participants from across North America. An enthusiastic audience of nearly 200 people represents all levels of interest, from general lovers of history to scholars. The War College offers a unique, informal setting that promotes interaction between speakers and attendees. Our speakers include both established and new scholars studying the French & Indian War in North America. Visit Fort Ticonderoga for details.

5/23 A Visual Tour of the Catholic Summer School of America at Cliff Haven: An Illustrated Talk with Roger Black

This event includes many photos recently uncovered in the glass negative archives of the Clinton County Historical Association. Speaker Roger Black will discuss how the CSSA came about and how Cliff Haven was chosen to be its home. The highlight of the evening will be a visual “walking tour” of the grounds including photos and postcard images of the many grand “cottages,” the beach and cove, auditorium, chapel, dining hall and the fabulous Champlain Club. Many of the photos illustrating the CSSA buildings and the social activities that took place there between 1896 and 1941 are rare and have only recently become available to the viewing public. Seating is limited, for reservations call 846.7336 or director@minermuseum.org.  For more information visit the Alice T. Miner Museum website.
 

5/25 Adirondack Museum Opening Day

Adirondack Museum celebrates a new season with great new exhibits and exciting events.  Visit Adirondack Museum today.

5/25 All Ages Show at the ROTA Gallery

All ages show including entertainment from Cutthroat Logic (local fast metal/punk), Long Cat (the rebel menace), Vicious Intent (death metal rippers) and Ground Zero (melodic hardcore, first ROTA show). $3-$5 sliding scale admission price.  For more information visit the ROTA Gallery online.

5/26 Quick Start to Kayaking

Quick Start is an 1.5 hour class that introduces you to the sport of paddling.  Coaches will teach you basic paddle strokes, controlling your boat, bracing, wet exit, and self-rescue (how to fall out of your boats and learn how to get back in). You will journey down the AuSable River to Lake Champlain.  Cost $40 for more information visit the Kayak Shack website.  Reservations required 518-566-0505 or info@kayak-shack.com.   

5/26 Opening Reception for Fantastic Dreams: Searching for the Art of Bazinga!

Come and enjoy various styles and sources of inspiration from four promising teenage artists from the Champlain, NY region. Medieval, amime, and still life drawings are sure to capture the audiences imagination. For more information visit the ROTA Gallery online.

5/26 Youth Intro to Paddleboard

Progress through the basics of Stand Up Paddleboarding. While you explore, our coaches will teach you basic paddle strokes, controlling your board, bracing, tracking straight, turning, going fast and some light wave surfing. Once the basic strokes are developed we will focus on improving paddling skills while we journey down the AuSable River to Lake Champlain. The main focus is for every student to have a fun time learning to paddle on our beautiful waters on the Adirondack Coast! Cost $45 minimum age 7 for more information visit the Kayak Shack website. Reservations required 518-566-0505 or info@kayak-shack.com.

5/26 Jenkins Mountain Scramble

Paul Smith's College will host the second annual Jenkins Mountain Scramble. The trail run, which is part of a Trophy Series of races sponsored by Trail Runner magazine, will take place on the network of wooded trails at the Paul Smith's College VIC. The half-marathon starts at 9:30 a.m. and the 10k starts at 10:30 a.m. Please visit Paul Smith's College website for more information.

5/26 T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register. For more information visit the Paul Smith's College Facebook.

5/26 Youth Intro to Kayaking

Students will progress through the basics of kayaking. While you explore, the coaches will teach you basic paddle strokes, controlling your boat, bracing, wet exit, and self-rescue (how to fall out of your boats and learn how to get back in). Once the basic strokes are developed we will focus on improving paddling skills while we journey down the AuSable River to Lake Champlain. The main focus is for every student to have a fun time learning to paddle on our beautiful waters on the Adirondack Coast! Cost $45 Minimum age 7, for more information visit the Kayak Shack website.  Reservation required 518-566-0505 or info@kayak-shack.com.

5/27 Bluff Point Lighthouse Tours

Placed in service in 1874, the Bluff Point Lighthouse was one of the last lighthouses to be manned on Lake Champlain. It guided ships through the narrow passageway between the island and the New York shore for almost 60 years. Let the Kayak Shack guides lead you to the Bluff Point Light house on Valcour Island for a fascinating self tour and then enjoy some paddling near Valcour Island.  This is an unique opportunity as the lighthouse is only accessible by water and is only open on Sundays during the summer.  For more information visit the Kayack Shack website.  Reservations required 518-566-0505 or info@kayack-shack.com.

5/28 Memorial Day Remembrance of the American Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

Fort Ticonderoga honors and remembers those who died while serving their country, looking all the way back to the country’s first veterans. On this holiday of remembrance Fort Ticonderoga presents the life and dangers of service in the new nation’s army for independence, specifically those soldiers who defended this frontier post.  For more information visit Fort Ticonderoga online.

5/29 Family Fun Night

Designed with a family of 4 who wants to try the fun sport of paddling without spending a fortune.  Not sure if the kids will like it? Then try our one hour lesson with one of our talented coaches and then enjoy another hour to explore on your own. Call for price for families larger than 4. Cost: $95.00 includes 4 people, all gear, 1 hour lesson plus 1 hour rental.  For more information visit the Kayak Shack website.  Reservations required call 518-566-0505 or info@kayak-shack.com.