Essex will host its annual town-wide market day on Saturday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Downtown Essex Day was started 35 years ago by a handful of residents who wanted to spice up the last month of summer. Back then, folks made pies, cookies, and ice cream. … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day to be Held on August 2
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Lake Placid Center for the Arts
The North Country is a haven for the outdoorsman (and woman!), but we are also lucky to have organizations present in the area that are dedicated to the spread of culture! The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is one such beacon of the arts committed to educating and sharing a … [Read more...] about Lake Placid Center for the Arts
The Boobie Sisters Battle Breast Cancer with Laughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuprPLzF3bY "Boobie Sisters Prove that Laughter is the Best Medicine" is a special interview by Paul Larson from October 24, 2011. The Boobie Sisters are living proof that laughter is the best medicine. These performers sing funny songs to … [Read more...] about The Boobie Sisters Battle Breast Cancer with Laughter
The Wannabes Sing for Change
Last Thursday, the Belden Noble Library in Essex, hosted a presentation in words and song by Mary-Nell Bockman and The Wannabes entitled, Singing for Change: "Protest" Music in American History. If you missed this event at Whallonsburg Grange Hall last summer, then you had … [Read more...] about The Wannabes Sing for Change
“Protest” Music in American History
Singing for Change: "Protest" Music in American History a presentation in words and song by Mary-Nell Bockman & The Wannabes From the Revolutionary War to the 1960's and beyond, music has been an integral part of social struggles in this country. Using videos, slides, … [Read more...] about “Protest” Music in American History