Lyceums flourished in the United States from the mid-19th century and were important in the development of adult education. Lecturers, musicians, singers and readers traveled the "lyceum circuit," going from town to town to entertain, speak, or debate. The current Lyceum Series … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Winter 2014 Lyceum Series
Adirondack Mountains
2013 Adirondack Fall Foliage Season Begins
Leaf peeping is one of the most popular fall pastimes in the Adirondacks. The brilliant and rich myriad of golds, reds, purples, and browns draw the eye of locals and tourists alike. As I write this article more and more leaves are changing color. The 2013 foliage season has … [Read more...] about 2013 Adirondack Fall Foliage Season Begins
Daily Doodle: Essex Landscape
One of the first visitors to stop by our Essex on Lake Champlain table on Downtown Essex Day 2013 quickly drew this landscape on the first page of our sketchbook! The initials on the bottom left look like they may be "TH." To the artist: if you want to claim your doodle leave a … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Landscape
Daily Doodle: Michelle Maron’s Essex Abstract
At our table during Downtown Essex Day this summer we entreated the passing visitors to pick up a pen and draw us doodles. We asked, “What came to mind when thinking of Essex?” We received a wide variety of 'replies,' some easy to decipher and some not. Michelle Maron was one … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Michelle Maron’s Essex Abstract
Sara J. Henry: A Cold And Lonely Place
The following review of Sara J. Henry's A Cold and Lonely Place is published in conjunction with the author's reading and book signing next Thursday, August 1 at 7PM at the Belden Noble Memorial Library in Essex, NY. Would you like to win a free copy of A Cold and Lonely Place or … [Read more...] about Sara J. Henry: A Cold And Lonely Place