The arts
Concerts
Alexandria Bay
DealMaker Auto Group summer concert series:Presented by the Alexandria Township Historical Society, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays, through Aug. 27,Scenic View Pavilion. Free.July 16:Buskers, traditional street musicians, roots music.July 23:Country Stompers, old-time country, rounds and squares.July 30:Sam Hopkins, jazz, blues, rhythm and blues.Aug. 6:Fred and the Eds, classic rock.Aug. 13:Norwood Brass Firemen.Aug. 20:David Allyn, country.Aug. 27:Sam and Sissy, music from the 1940s to today. Information: chamber of commerce, 1 (800) 541-2110 or www.alexbay.org.
Cape Vincent
Concerts on the Green:5 p.m.Saturdays,Village Green, East Broadway. Free.July 19:Aaron and Claudia Karppala.July 26:North County Jazz Preservation Band.Aug. 2:Woods Tea Company.Aug. 9:Urgent Message.Aug. 16:Dave Parker. Rain location, fire hall. Information: Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce, 654-2481.
Carthage
Concerts on the Green:Presented by Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce, 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays,New Village Green, State Street.July 16:Tug Hill Jazz Ensemble.July 23:Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band.July 30:River Rat Rhythm Project. Bring lawn chairs. Rain location: Farmer's Market Pavilion, Canal Street. Information: 493-3590.
Canton
The St'ates:Husband-wife team from Salina, Kan., 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, July 18,Blackbird Cafe, upstairs at Yoga Loft. Free.
Clayton
Sunday Series:Presented by the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund. Regional artists perform at 4 p.m. unless otherwise indicatedSundays,Clayton Opera House.July 20:The Buskers.July 27:River Rat Rhythm Project.Aug. 3:Maria Argyos.Aug. 10:Two or More.Aug. 17:Trillium Music Center.Aug. 24:Diamond Someday.Aug. 31:Rick Bates and Chip Lamson.Sept. 7:Hymns and Hers Antique Gospel. Tickets: $5. Information: opera house box office, 686-2200, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Cornerstone Series:Presented by the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund, all at Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Drive. Tickets, information: opera house box office, 686-2200, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Rowan and Rice Quartet — 7 p.m.Thursday, July 17.Bluegrass music by Peter Rowan and Tony Rice.
Capitol Steps — 5 and 8 p.m.Friday, Aug. 1.Witty, political satire.
Broadway and Beyond — 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 15.Kathryn Ingerson, Rick Badour, Tom Anzalone and Chris Hyde-Hall perform Broadway standards.
Quartetto Gelato — 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 22.Classical in intent, eclectic by design, the group performs with six instruments as well as an operatic tenor.
Sam Iraci and Sissy Zon:"The King and Queen of Swing," 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 16,Clayton Opera House. Sponsored by Riverside Theater. Tickets: reserved, $15; at the door, $10. Information, ticket reservations: 482-6529 or 686-3112.
Clayton Community Band:7 p.m.Tuesday, July 22,Clayton Opera House. Tickets: $5; children, free. Tickets, information: opera house box office, 686-2200, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Waterfront concert series:6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 28,Frink Park. Information: www.1000islands-clayton.com, or 686-3771.
Cranberry Lake
35th Parallel duo:Performing music from the 35th parallel, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, July 19,Cranberry Lake Fire Hall.
Edwards
Racquette River Rounders retirement concert:7 p.m.Saturday, July 19,Edwards Opera House, second floor, 161 Main St. Tickets: $8, at the door. Information: the opera house, 562-8213, or www.edwardsoperahouse.org.
Gouverneur
Blues concert:Featuring Conrad Story Blues Band, 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, July 25,Gouverneur Country Club. Suggested donation, $7. Benefit Gouverneur Library. Refreshments, 50-50 raffle. Information: Charlotte Garfalo, 287-0191.
Hammond
Performances:7 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, Hammond Museum. Free.
Wednesday, July 30:St. John's Jazz Band. Music from the 1900s through the 1950s.
Wednesday, Aug. 6:Dale Streeter and the Adirondack Playboys. Old-time and modern country music.
Wednesday, Aug. 20:St. Lawrence Chorus of the Sweet Adelines.
Annual fiddlers fling:1 to 5 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 21,Hammond Fire Hall. Refreshments and food sale. Raffle drawing for a blanket chest.
Harrisville
Concert:Featuring Harrisville native Trina Collette Larter, 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,Town of Diana Historical Museum, Depot Street.
Lake Placid
Pops series in the park:Lake Placid Sinfonietta performs at Mid's Park, downtown.The Orchestra Sings, 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 16.Broadway Bound, 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 23.Rain site: St. Agnes Church, Saranac Avenue. Information: Sinfonietta office, 1 (518) 523-2051 or www.lakeplacidsinfonietta.org.
Lake Placid Sinfonietta:7:30 p.m.Sundays, through Aug. 10,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $22; students 18 and younger, free. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
July 20:Wagner's "Traume" featuring Timothy Fain, violin; works by Britten and opera selections.
July 27:Works by Washburn and Walker, solos by violinist Daniel Szasz and cellist Ann Alton.
Aug. 3:Soprano Halley Gilbert sings Barber's "Knoxville Summer 1915" and opera arias; Tchaikovsky's "Mozartiana Suite" and orchestral works inspired by dance.
Aug. 10:Beethoven's 2nd Symphony; violinist Dorothy Happel in Wieniawski's Concerto No. 2, and Haydn's "Farewell."
Community matinee:Featuring the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, 2 p.m.Friday, July 25,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. General admission: $5. Information: Sinfonietta office, 1 (518) 523-2051 or www.lakeplacidsinfonietta.org.
Pops concert:"Dancing Around the World," presented by Lake Placid Sinfonietta, with soprano Halley Gilbert, 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 30,St. Agnes Church. Suggested donation: $10. Information: Sinfonietta office, 1 (518) 523-2051 or www.lakeplacidsinfonietta.org.
Pops and picnic:Featuring the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 6,Lake Placid Horseshow Grounds. Prizes awarded for creative cuisine. Suggested donation: $10. Information: Sinfonietta office, 1 (518) 523-2051 or www.lakeplacidsinfonietta.org.
The Glengarry Bhoys:Outdoor concert and picnic sponsored in part by Lake Placid Pub and Brewery, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 27,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $12; children 12 and younger, $8. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Long Lake
Summer Concert Series:Presented by Long Lake Friends of Music and Long Lake United Methodist Church. Concerts at 7:30 p.m. selectedThursdaysin the church sanctuary, next to the town hall. Donations accepted. Information: 1 (518) 624-2056.
July 24:The Cabaret Strings, a five-piece string band playing music from the gay '90s, riverboat songs and bluegrass.
Aug. 7:North Country Artists, community participation concert.
Aug. 14:Danielle and Arielle Rabinowitz, piano four hands.
Aug. 21:Cantors Tami Gorman and Jerry Krasnow, duets of sacred and secular concert.
Massena
Concerts in the Park series:6 to 8 p.m. on selectedThursdays,Springs Street and Andrew Street parks.
July 17:Performers to be determined, Andrews Street Park.
July 24:Echoes in Black, Springs Street Park.
July 31:Too Human, Springs Street Park.
Aug. 14 and 21:Performers to be determined, Springs and Andrew street Parks.
Aug. 28:North Bound, Springs Street Park.
Massena
Blues for Books:To benefit First Book of St. Lawrence County. Performances by Conrad Story Blues Band, 5 to 7 p.m.Friday, July 18,at Coach's Corner. Tickets available in advance at each venue. Suggested donation: $5.
Norwood
Norwood Village Green concert series:35th anniversary season. Concerts at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at Norwood Village Green. Freewill donations accepted. Information: 353-2437; joe@norwoodvillagegreenconcertseries.org or www.norwoodvillagegreenconcertseries.org.
Thursday, July 17:World on a String — World music with influences of jazz, Brazilian and Latin music.
Sunday, July 20:The Lime Hollow Boys, Ball and Chain — 5 to 9 p.m., Americana and Canadiana including Cajun, country, swing and traditional music.
Thursday, July 24:The Brass Firemen — Annual hometown concert.
Sunday, July 27:The Tanglewood Marionettes — "The Dragon King."
Thursday, July 31:David Gonzalez and the Lisa Sokolov Duo — "Aesop Bops! Funky Family Fun" and jazz.
Sunday, Aug. 3:David Gonzalez and the Poetic License Band — Afro-Cuban music and modern jazz with poetry from the "now-moment" of contemporary American Latin culture.
Thursday, Aug. 7:The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band
Family Sunset Series:Family art workshops at 5 p.m. and concerts at 6 p.m. at the Norwood Village Green.Sunday, Aug. 10:Merry-Go-Round Playhouse — "The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon."Sunday, Aug. 17:Stringfolks — Stories, songs, sing-alongs.Sunday, Aug. 24:The River Ramblers — Historical stories and songs about the Hudson River Valley. Funded by the Village of Norwood and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. Information: 353-2437.
Osceola
Free fiddle concerts:Hosted by the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, 2 to 5 p.m.Sundaysat the museum, 1121 Comins Road. Information, directions, brochures: Jessie Gotham, 245-0042.
July 20:Central Chapter of the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers Association.
Aug. 3:No concert. Museum closed.
Aug. 10:Laura Dennis, Brantingham.
Aug. 17:Hall of Famer Jesse Hastings, Carthage.
Aug. 24:Fiddlin's Fun Chapter of the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers Association.
Aug. 31:Hall of Famer Randy Kerr, Greig.
Sept. 7:Tom Vaadi, LaFargeville.
Sept. 14:Sheena Sullivan Britton, Camden.
Sept. 21:Association of North Country Fiddlers, St. Lawrence County. French Canadian and northeastern style.
Sept. 28:Roger Thesier House Party — Noon to 5 p.m., starting with potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share and table service. Open mike follows.
Oxbow
Concerts in the Park:6:30 p.m. selectedThursdays,Oxbow Park.
July 24:Adirondack Mountain Boys, bluegrass and country band, music from the 1950s through the 1970s.
July 31:Sugar and Spice, old-time and new songs.
Potsdam
Concert:Featuring the quartet Cantilena, 3 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Potsdam Public Museum. Refreshments served. Free. Information: the museum, 265-6910.
Echoes in Black:Dick and Jackie Brabant perform classic country music, 6 p.m.Saturdays, Aug. 2 and 16, and Fridays, Sept. 5-19,Ives Park. Freewill donations accepted for the Wounded Warrior Project, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum.
Richville
Antwerp Drum and Bugle Corps:Historical and patriotic music, 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,Richville Playground, School Street.
Sackets Harbor
Concerts on the Waterfront:Presented by Sackets Harbor Historical Society, 3 to 5 p.m.Sundays,Battlefield State Historic Site. Rain site: United Presbyterian Church, Main and Broad streets. Information: Sackets Harbor Visitors' Center, 646- 2321.
July 20:Tanglefoot — Irish-Canadian roots music. Held in conjunction with Can-Am Weekend.
July 27:Atlas — Big city party music, swing, pop and classic rock.
Aug. 3:Folk duo Jay Unger and Molly Mason — Early America times. Held in conjunction with War of 1812 Weekend.
Aug. 10:Ronnie Leigh's Jazz Quintet — Held in conjunction with jazz weekend.
Aug. 17:Kenya Hora Klezmer Band — Authentic Yiddish folk musicians performing traditional tunes.
Aug. 24:RPO Marimba Band — Latin American Music performed by percussionists from the Rochester Philharmonic.
Aug. 31:Mario De Santis Orchestra — Big band music.
Concerts
Saranac Lake
35th Parallel duo performs:7 p.m.Friday, July 18,Riverside Park. Free. Rain location: Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St. Information: 1 (518) 891-1990.
Tupper Lake
Lake Placid Sinfonietta:Sponsored by the Wild Center and Tupper Lake Arts Council, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, July 31,at the Wild Center. Tickets: $20, $17, $5. Call to inquire about a 7 p.m. program and free student-with-paid-adult bonus, 1 (518) 359-7800.
Wanakena
Irisheer:Performs a concert of Irish music, 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 1,Wanakena Town Green.
Watertown
Box Lunch Revue concert series:11 a.m. to 1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated,Fridays through Aug. 15,front lawn, Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington St. Free.
July 18:North Country Swing Quartet.
July 25:Dave and Sarah Parker.
Aug. 1:Transform, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the Original Yanks, 6:45 p.m.
Aug. 8:Trillium Music Center student performers.
Aug. 15:River Rat Rhythm Project steel drum band, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; For Heaven's Sake, 5:30 p.m.
Doodlebops:Part of the DealMaker/Disabled Persons Action Organization summer concert series, 1 and 4 p.m.Saturday, July 26,municipal arena, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Tickets: reserved, $28; general admission, $20. Operation Yellow Ribbon tickets, $16, for military personnel. Tickets available by calling DPAO, 782-0044 or 1 (800) 533-2859 or visiting www.DPAO.org.
"Suessical Jr.":Presented by Watertown Lyric Theater's Musical U program, 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9,Dulles State Office Building. Tickets: $7; senior citizens, children 11 and younger, $4. Tickets available at Sherwood Florist and at the door. Musical U workshop for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday, July 28-Thursday, Aug. 7,$150 per student, with lunch included. Free Musical Tech program for ninth grade and older. Information: www.watertownlyrictheater.org or Rodger Carr, 788-0926.
Huey Lewis and the News:Part of the DealMaker/DPAO Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 23,municipal arena, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Tickets: reserved, $54 and $48; general admission, $44. Operation Yellow Ribbon tickets, $40, for military personnel. Tickets available by calling DPAO, 782-0044 or 1 (800) 533-2859 or visiting www.DPAO.org.
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra 2008-09 series:All shows at Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St. Brahms' Double Concerto, 8 p.m.Friday, Oct. 10.Beethoven's 5th Symphony, 3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 23.Holiday pops, 8 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 17."Forbidden Broadway," 3 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 8."When Swing Is King," 8 p.m.Monday, March 16.Beethoven's "Eroica," 3 p.m.Sunday, April 26.Information, ticket package subscriptions: SSO, 424-8200, 1 (800) 724-3810 or www.SyracuseSymphony.org.
Throughout the area
"Our Town, Now and Then":Concert, discussion, sing-along and jam session by Stringfolks.
Wednesday, July 16:7 p.m., Harrisville Museum.
Saturday, July 19:7 p.m., Russell Town Hall.
Sunday, July 20:4 p.m., Gouverneur Recreation Park.
Wednesday, July 30:7 p.m., Brownville United Methodist Church.
Exhibits
Cape Vincent
Breakwater Gallery:Open, 3 to 7 p.m.Thursdays and Fridays,11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturdays,and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sundays.Information: 654-4750.
Clayton
Annual Along the River's Edge art show and sale:Continuesthrough Tuesday, Sept. 2,the museum.Information: the museum, 686-4123 or www.hm-ac.org.
40th annual decoy and wildlife art show:9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Clayton Recreation Park Arena, East Line Road. Admission: $5; students, $3. Silent auction each day. Blanchard's summer decoy auction, 4 p.m.Friday; Ken Harris gunning rig and Jack Sweet memorial gunning pairs contests, 10 a.m.Saturday,the pond; Art Knapp decoy contest, 1 p.m.Saturday,the pavilion. Information: Thousand Islands Museum, 686-5794, or info@timuseum.org.
Henderson Harbor
Art in the Park show and sale: Hosted by Henderson Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, noon to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 19,recreation park, Route 178. Free admission. Art show, works for sale, demonstrations, wine tasting, classical music and picnic lunches. Space available for artists, $20 a table. Information: chamber of commerce, 938-5568.
Fineview
Summer art shows:Minna Anthony Common Nature Center at Wellesy Island State Park hosts various artists throughout the summer. Information: Nature Center, 482-2479. Melanie and Andrew Hertzog,through Wednesday, July 23;Linda Toomey,Thursday, July 24-Wednesday, Aug. 6;Bill Christopherson,Thursday, Aug. 7-Wednesday, Aug. 20;Rollie Hanson,Thursday, Aug. 21-Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Lake Placid
Lake Placid Center for the Arts:Fine Arts Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m.Saturdays andSundays, through Aug. 31,and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdaysstarting Sept. 2,North Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free admission to both. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
"Nature's Spirit: Transformation" — Works by Walter Jakubowski and Renaud Bruna,Friday, July 18-Saturday, Aug. 16,Fine Arts Gallery. Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m.July 18.
"A Point of View in Panorama" — Photography by Rolf Schulte,Friday, July 18-Saturday, Aug. 16,North Gallery.
Adirondack Art Chairs — Featuring 38 chairs lent the creativity of regional artists,Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Sept. 13,Fine Arts Gallery.
"10 Orchids" — Works by Alice Wand,Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Sept. 21,North Gallery.
Adirondack Juried Art Show — A showcase of regional artists,Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Nov. 1,Fine Arts Gallery. Opening reception and awards, 5 to 7 p.m.Sept. 26.
Natural Bridge
Featured artists:Watercolorist, Jeanne Lampson, and jewelry maker, Laura Atkinson,throughout the summer,North Country Artisans gallery, Route 3. Information: the gallery, 644-4641.
Old Forge
Arts Center/Old Forge:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays through Saturdaysand noon to 4 p.m.Sundays,3260 Route 28. Information: the arts center, 369-6411 or www.artscenteroldforge.org.
Potsdam
"Ghosts from the Machine" art exhibit:Photorealist and surrealist paintings on display throughSaturday, July 19.Information: the center, 265-3949, www.spiritofcreativity.com or creative_spirit_art_center@yahoo.com.
Sackets Harbor
Seventh annual plien air art derby:Presented by Arts Association of Northern New York,Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19,the association, Sackets Harbor. Entry fee: $25. Artists must complete two works on location during daytime Friday and Saturday. Artists may use watercolor, oil, acrylic, pen and pencil, charcoal and pastel. Cash award for first and second place. Information, application: Bill Christopherson, 785-6850, or wchrist769@aol.com.
Artists of the Month reception:Showcasing art by Lynn Newman and Donna Strejlau, 1 to 4 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Arts Association of Northern New York, 119 W. Main St.
Eighth annual art show:Works by area artists on view fromThursday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 17,Arts Association of Northern New York, 119 W. Maint St. Free.
Saranac Lake
Exhibit:Works by artist Carol Marie Vossler, on display throughThursday, July 24,Saranac Lake Free Library.Information: 1 (518) 891-1839.
"Paint!":Recent paintings by Meg Bernstein, on viewthrough Tuesday, July 29,at Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main St. Reception, 5 to 7 p.m.Friday, July 11.
Festivals
Alexandria Bay
North Coast Carnival Caribbean musical festival:Presented by Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, set forFriday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26,throughout downtown Alexandria Bay. Information: the chamber, 1 (800) 541-2110.
Friday:Dance contest and talent show, afternoon, James Street Stage; North Country Public Radio's "The Beat Authority" with David Sommerstein broadcasting live, 3 to 5 p.m., Skiffs; steel pan jam session, after hours, Skiff's.
Saturday:Villagewide treasure hunt, all day; Paddle For Betterment, 9 a.m., Scenic View Park; Mass Steel Band rehearsal, 9:30 a.m., pavilion; children's steel drum program, 11 a.m., pavilion; River Rat Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band, Binghamton High School Band, Steel Alchemy Band, noon, pavilion; children's performance, Mass Steel Band and Tracy Thornton, 4 p.m., pavilion; George Wesley, 6 p.m., James Street Stage, and 10 p.m. Skiffs; Latin dance lessons with Piquant! and Todd Moe, 7 p.m., TBA; Slow Natives, 7:30 p.m., James Street Stage, and 10 p.m., Riverboat; Grupo Pagan, 9 p.m., James Street Stage, and 10 p.m. Dancing Dog.
Blues in the Bay:Set forThursday, Aug. 28-Monday, Sept. 1,upper James Street, downtown. Free concerts. Information: Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, 482-9531, or www.alexbay.org.
Oceola
Annual fiddlers picnic:7 p.m.Thursday, July 24,through 5 p.m.Sunday, July 27,North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, 1121 Comins Road. Features guest artists Hal Casey and Don Woodcock throughout the weekend.July 24:Jam session, 7 p.m., free.July 26:Free morning workshops for all levels of experience; induction and show, 7:30 p.m.; round and square dance, 9 p.m. Concert admission: $5 per dayJuly 26 and 27.Information, directions, brochures: Jessie Gotham, 245-0042.
Films
Lake Placid
Award-winning film series:All films at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, Lake Placid Center for the Arts. General admission: $6.Thursday, July 24:"Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037," a documentary.Thursday, Aug. 7:"Becoming Jane" (PG).Thursday, Aug. 28:"The Savages" (R).Friday, Sept. 12:"There Will Be Blood" (R). Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Oxbow
Saturday night movies:7 p.m.Saturdays,Oxbow Presbyterian Church. Free.
Literature
Cape Vincent
Poets and Writers, Ink:7 p.m.Mondays,Breakwater Gallery, East Broadway.
Chaumont
Book talk:7 p.m. the thirdTuesdayof the month, Lyme Free Library."Run" by Ann Patchett.Aug. 19:"Pudd'nhead Wilson" by Mark Twain. Information: the library, 649-5454, or Sandy Branski, 649-5761.
Dexter
Dexter Free Library Book Club:1 p.m. the fourthTuesdayof the month at the library. Information: 639-6785.
Music
Colton
Colton Gazebo events:Storyteller and singer Bill Smith and north country fiddler Donnie Woodcock, 7 p.m.Thursday, July 17,Colton Gazebo; sing-a-long and dessert, 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,Colton Gazebo. Free. Bring lawn chairs. Information: Cyndy, 262-2524.
DeKalb Junction
Karaoke with Larry:8 p.m. to midnightFridays,Amvets Post 11, 4348 Route 11. Information: the post, 347-3099.
Jam session:Open to all musicians, 2 to 4 p.m.Sundays,Amvets Post 11, at 4348 Route 11. Free. Information: the post, 344-3099.
LaFargeville
Open mike night:7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,American Legion, Route 180. Bluegrass, country and gospel. Information: Cliff Hulbert, 642-0034, or Georgia Weathers, 482-4005.
Plessis
Open mike night:7 p.m.Thursdays,Plessis Church House, Route 26. Bluegrass, country and gospel. Information: Carol Parker, 482-7449, or Georgia Weathers, 482-4005.
Watertown
Open mike, talent night:7 p.m.Fridays,Different Drummer Internet Cafe, Paddock Arcade. Free. Information: 782-0595 or www.differentdrummercafe.org.
On stage
Canton
"Beauty & the Beast":Presented by Grasse River Players,Thursday, July 17-Sunday, July 20,Hugh C. Williams High School, State Street.Information: Barbara Burdick, 386-4648 or bburdick@twcny.rr.com, or Elaine Kuracina, 265-0864 or chickenflesh@hotmail.com.
Clayton
Little Theatre of Watertown summer comedies:"Murderers" by Jeffrey Hatcher, 7 p.m.Thursday, July 24-Saturday, July 26,Clayton Opera House, Riverside Drive. Directed by Kris Rusho. Tickets: $10 at door. "Right Bed, Wrong Husband, 7 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 28-Saturday, Aug. 30,Clayton Opera House. Directed by Jane Bowman Jenkins. Tickets: $10 at door.
Lake Placid
Mirror Lake Inn "Young and Fun" arts series:10:30 a.m. selectedWednesdays and Fridays,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Free, unless otherwise indicated. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
July 16:"Hansel and Gretel," a shortened version of the opera, presented by Seagle Music Colony.
July 23:LoonWorks Clowns Around! Scott Eichholz, HooDeeDoo.
July 25:Rebecca Kelly Ballet.
July 30:Songs and tales, Susan Trump, guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer and handcrafted toys.
Aug. 1:Onstage Dance, $10, children 7 and younger, free.
Aug. 13:Songs and stories, Roy Hurd, Adirondack folk singer.
Aug. 27:Salute to the Arts Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a variety of artists and activities.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown":Presented by Seagle Music Colony, 8 p.m.Thursday, July 17-Saturday, July 19,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $15; seniors and students, $12; children 12 and younger, $10. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Rebecca Kelly Ballet:8 p.m.Thursday, July 31,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $20; seniors and students, $17; children younger than 10, $12. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
John Mulvaney and Friends:Adult comedy including Kumail Nanjiani, 8 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $17. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
"Robin Hood":Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre, noon and 3 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 9,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $6; children, $4. Auditions: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4. Theater camp and workshops available; visit www.mctinc.org. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Ailey II:Co-sponsored by Paul Smith's College, 8 p.m.Friday, Aug. 15,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: patron, $50, includes reception; select center and side aisles, $28; sides, $25. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
"Five Guys Named Moe":8 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 20,2 and 8 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 21,8 p.m.Friday, Aug. 22, and Saturday, Aug. 23,and 7 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 24,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: 8 p.m. shows, $18; seniors and students, $16. Aug. 21 matinee: $12. Aug. 24 show: $15. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Lowville
Summer theater program:For Lewis County high school students, 6 to 9 p.m.through Wednesday, July 25,Lowville Academy auditorium. Musical "Into the Woods Jr." a conglomeration of fairy tales. Information, audition: Penny Jay, 376-7644.
Potsdam
Rebecca Kelly Ballet camp performance:7 p.m.Friday, July 18,Dunn Dance Theatre, SUNY Potsdam. Tickets: $5, $7, $10. Information: Community Performance Series, 267-2277 or www.cpspotsdam.org.
"My Fair Lady": 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 29-Saturday, Aug. 2,and 2 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Snell Theater, SUNY Potsdam. Special guest director Vic DiMonda of New York City. Tickets: $5 to $20. Information: Community Performance Series, 267-2277 or www.cpspotsdam.org.
"Robin Hood":Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre. 3 and 7 p.m.Saturday,Aug. 16,Snell Theater, SUNY Potsdam. Tickets: $5, $7, $10. Information: Community Performance Series, 267-2277 or www.cpspotsdam.org.
Sackets Harbor
"Forever Plaid" musical:Dinner, 5:15 p.m., show begins, 6:15 p.m.,Saturday, July 19, Sunday, July 20, Friday, July 25, Saturday, July 26, and Thursday-Saturday, July 31 through Aug. 2;matinee, brunch, noon, show, 1 p.m.Sundays, July 27, and Aug. 3,Lake Ontario Playhouse, 103 W. Main St.Cost: dinner and show, $32; brunch and show, $25; show only, $15. Reservations: the playhouse, 646-2305. Show only tickets available at Sherwood Florist, 785-9996. Information: director Terpsie Toon, 646-2311.
Youth theatre production:Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre presents "The Emperor's New Clothes," 2 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Bandstand, Market Square Park. Free. Information: 646-2228.
Saranac Lake
Pendragon Theatre:Repertory performances throughout the summer, 15 Brandy Brook Ave."Night Must Fall," now playing. "Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter" opensTuesday, July 22."Anthony Newley in Song,"Sunday, July 27, and Monday, July 28.Tickets: $20; senior citizens and students, $16; children 17 and younger, $10. Matinees: $12. Tickets for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland": $10; children 15 and younger, $8. Information, ticket reservations: the theater, 1 (518) 891-1854 or www.pendragontheatre.org.
Rehearsals
Antwerp
Original Yanks Drum and Bugle Corps:6 to 9 p.m.Sundays,American Legion Post 916. Uniforms and instruments provided, but not boots. Information: Jeff Wood, corps director, 788-5228, or www.originalyanks.com.
Canton
Canton Goldenaires Barbershop Chorus:7:15 p.m.Mondays,Partridge Knoll Retirement Community dining room. Information: Donald Blount, 386-4821, Richard Todd, 386-4013, or Jack Bruyere, 393-1321.
St. Lawrence Chorus of Sweet Adelines:7 p.m.Tuesdays,Canton Central School's high school library, State Street. Seeking new members. Open to women who enjoy singing and can carry a tune. Female group sings four-part harmony in barbershop style. Repertoire includes show tunes, modern music and favorites from the past. Information: Michelle, 212-3630, or Rebecca, 262-2057.
St. Lawrence University Gospel Choir:Seeking new members from the campus and community. Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m.Fridays,Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Performances for progressive Christian worship service, 5 p.m.Sundaysin the chapel. To join the choir: the Rev. Shaun Whitehead, 229-5062, or Barry Torres, 229-5171.
Clayton
Clayton Community Band:7 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesdays,stage of Clayton Opera House, Riverside Drive. Open to anyone who enjoys performing in a concert band setting.
Ogdensburg
Seaway Valley Community Band:6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Mondays,band room, Ogdensburg Free Academy. Those joining must provide their own instrument and pay a $10 fee. Information: Lea Barrett, 393-0951.
Potsdam
Community band:Conducted by Potsdam State University College/Community Band, a new performance ensemble for liberal art students, college faculty and staff members and area residents who play wind and percussion instruments, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.Tuesdays,Room C107, Bishop Hall, Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Information: Michael Schaff, 267-3231 or schaffmp@potsdam.edu.
Saranac Lake
Adirondack Singers:7:30 to 9:15 p.m.Tuesdays,St. Bernard's Church. Information: Linda Warner, 1 (518) 523-2238; Beryl Szwed, 1 (518) 891-5008, or Valerie Abraham, 1 (518) 523-9788.
Watertown
Northern Blend Chorus:7 p.m.Mondays,Emmanuel Congregational Church, 119 S. Hamilton St. An a cappella group for women who like to sing. Experience helpful but not necessary. Information: Katie, 681-3242.
Islander Barbershop Chorus:7 to 9:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Salvation Army, 723 State St. Open to men who like to sing. Information: Ken, 646-3020.
Exhibitions
Waddington
Fourth annual art exhibition:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Waddington "Old School". Non-juried art show. Artwork must be framed and ready to by hung. Limit to three pieces. Drop off art, 1 to 5 p.m.Wednesday, July 30,the school. Pick up art,Monday, Aug. 4,9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the school. Information: Robert Ritter, 388-5644.
