The Champlain Valley Film Series will present the Academy Award winners and nominees for the best Live-Action Shorts on Saturday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. These 5 short films represent the cream of the crop from around the world. "Full of compassion, courage and imagination" - New York Times Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for those under 18. The Whallonsburg Grange Hall is located at 1610 NYS Route 22 at the intersection with Whallons Bay Road. For more … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Willsboro Drama Club ‘Reaches New Heights’ with Upcoming Minimalist Production “[title of show]” (THE SUN)
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“[title of show]” at Willsboro Central: Performances are March 31 and April 1 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door: $10 for general admission; $8 for seniors and students. Broadway aficionado and self-proclaimed “theatre dork” Derrick Hopkins had no idea what to expect when he walked into a performance hall to see “[title of show],” a minimalist production that tells the story of two struggling writers trying to organize a music theatre festival. The … [Read more...]
Lake Champlain Tugboat Shipwreck to Become Underwater Historic Preserve (Adirondack Almanac)
The 1880 tugboat U.S. La Vallee shipwreck in Lake Champlain will become a Underwater Historic Preserve and will open for divers this summer, thanks to a 2017 Corridor of Commerce Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) plans to use the grant funds to establish the infrastructure that makes it possible for divers to safely visit the wreck site, as well as providing public interpretation of the wreck. The U.S. La Vallee is an … [Read more...]
Team Up for CATS Grand Hike!
Want to have even MORE fun at The Grand Hike to the Essex Inn on May 13? Come with a group of friends! Just ask Melissa Maki and others who came last year as "Team Summit." Round up your friends, create a "theme" for your group and come out and enjoy this year's hike from Wadhams to Essex on CATS Trails and back roads. Sample local treats at the oases along the way. Make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Celebrate at the Block Party and enjoy good food and live music from the Zip City … [Read more...]
Vintage Photos: Kelley’s Restaurant?
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. This time we shared two photographs of the same location in two weeks. Below is the second one: Do you recognize the place? What was it called? Where is it? What can you tell us about it? Who was the owner? Have any stories to share? Along the bottom of the photos I believe it reads: "Kelly's @ Essex - Candy Box - 1946". I am not in any way certain about … [Read more...]
Upcoming Essex Events 3/26-4/2
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Do you know about any public events happening this week or further in the future? Submit your events to the Essex Events Calendar by emailing your information to editor [AT] essexonlakechamplain [DOT] com or ask us for log-in information so you can … [Read more...]
Work Underway on Wadhams Cell Phone Tower (THE SUN)
Verizon subscribers in Wadhams will see markedly better service by this summer. Blasting has commenced on a new cell phone tower on Route 10, just north of the hamlet. [...] “I can tell you that this new site will provide new 4G LTE coverage to the main populated and tourist areas along NY-22, generally from Westport Hamlet and extending north through Wadhams Hamlet and continuing to approximately the Essex town line,” Schamberger said. PROTECT DETAILS The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) … [Read more...]
Another Yoga Wellness Weekend with Todd Norian
It’s the countdown to another Wellness Weekend on March 25-26 with renowned yoga instructor, Todd Norian! Just three spots remain for the full two-day event, with Sunday having more space as a one-day option. All workshops will take place at the spacious CFES Conference Center, with fresh and locally-sourced lunches served across the lawn at the Essex Inn. Todd, the founder of Ashaya Yoga, will lead a program of offerings entitled “The Art of Masterful Living – Embodying the Five Elements … [Read more...]
Melting, Mating, and Moving: Adirondack Life in Early Spring
Perhaps uncharitably, some of us lucky enough to inhabit Adirondack Park year-round refer to early spring as "Mud Season." Mud, slush, and soft ground surely are parts of the winter-to-spring transition here; but so are rushing rivers, running sap, surging freshets, budding trees, and migrating and reproducing animals. Indeed, we could as well call this lustiest time of year "Mating Season" or "Movement Season." For throughout spring, most wild animals are searching for mates, food for their … [Read more...]
Field-to-Fork Meal CSA
Flying Pancakes launched its newest service on March 5, 2017: Field-to-Fork Meal CSA! This CSA offers a changing menu of handcrafted take-home meals made with local farm ingredients that can be pre-ordered. Choose from a weekly menu, order and pay online, then pick up your order the following week at The Hub on the Hill. If you would like to receive Susie's weekly menu, please sign up to be added to the email list at www.flyingpancakescatering.com. No membership or subscription necessary. … [Read more...]
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