The Lake Champlain International Film Festival (LCIFF) is happening again at the STRAND Theatre in Plattsburgh on November 13-15. Stop by for one block of screenings or attend them all if you can! For its second year, LCIFF promises to present "new films and filmmakers … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain International Film Festival Nov. 13-15
Paul Larson
Adirondack Artist: Bill Amadon
Producer Paul Larson created "Art Express" as a celebration of the visual and performing arts. In the video installment in that series above we learn about local Adirondack artist Bill Amadon of Essex, New York. Amadon usually begins his craft by exploring nature, and most of … [Read more...] about Adirondack Artist: Bill Amadon
Native American Basketmaking
"Basketmaking keeps Native American artist in touch with ancestors," an interview by Paul Larson from Borderless North this past January 18, 2013, gives insight into a contemporary artist using old techniques to create traditional yet innovative … [Read more...] about Native American Basketmaking
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
Kay Olan, Mohawk Storyteller Connects Two Worlds
Mohawk storyteller Kay Olan (Ionataiewas) shares traditional Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) stories to challenge stereotypes about Native Americans by exposing children and adults to her culture. "We are proud of our identity," Olan explains. She describes herself as "living in two … [Read more...] about Kay Olan, Mohawk Storyteller Connects Two Worlds