The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) and North Country Public Radio (NCPR) have announced the first five Howl Story Slams of the 2024 season. The first event is set for Wednesday, Mar. 27, at 7 p.m. at Olive Ridley’s in Plattsburgh, NY. Additional story slams are scheduled … [Read more...] about The Howl Story Slam Returns for Its 8th Season
Announcing John Sasso’s History and Legends of the Northern Adirondacks, Volume 1
History and Legends of the Northern Adirondacks, Volume 1 By John Sasso “These mountains have seen things"—from the Introduction Ever since he began hiking the mountains of the Adirondacks, John Sasso has been intrigued with the artifacts he would stumble upon, such as iron … [Read more...] about Announcing John Sasso’s History and Legends of the Northern Adirondacks, Volume 1
The Westport Library Presents Lecture on Anne Hampton Northup on March 19
The Westport Library Presents 12 Years a Widow A lecture with American historian, Connor Williams Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 5:00 PM Solomon Northup’s dozen years surviving slavery is a tragic but increasingly well-known story. A free man from the Adirondacks and upstate New … [Read more...] about The Westport Library Presents Lecture on Anne Hampton Northup on March 19
ACW’s 2024 Kickass Writers Festival Set for June 7-8
The Adirondack Center for Writing is set to host the 2024 Kickass Writers Festival, June 7-8 in Saranac Lake. The Kickass Writers Festival is held biennially and features writers, poets, comedians and other creatives. It takes place across various locations all over Saranac … [Read more...] about ACW’s 2024 Kickass Writers Festival Set for June 7-8
Regional Food Justice Summit Seeks to Give Everyone a Seat at the Table
The 6th annual Food Justice Summit for the Adirondacks will take place on Thursday February 29th at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY. Individuals from all twelve counties of the Adirondack Park will gather at this event to discuss pressing topics related to equitable food … [Read more...] about Regional Food Justice Summit Seeks to Give Everyone a Seat at the Table