Events around the Adirondack this week include arts, music and spring fundraisers, among other things.
“Fiddleheads and Ferns” exhibit at Adirondack Artists Guild
Opening reception 5-7 p.m. on May 1 in Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Artists Guild will present a members’ group exhibit celebrating the return of greenery to the Adirondacks in the form of “Fiddleheads & Ferns.” Each of the 15 guild members will contribute one or two pieces, including painting, photography, ceramics, woodcarving and mixed media.
All are invited to attend an opening reception at the gallery on Friday, May 1. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spring for the Arts fundraising dinner
5:30-10 p.m. on May 2 at Garnet Hill Lodge in North River
Join Tannery Pond Center for its Spring for the Arts fundraising dinner. Featuring food and drinks, a DJ, dancing, trivia and more, the fundraiser will raise money to ensure that the arts remain a vibrant, affordable and welcoming presence in the community.
For more information, visit tannerypond.org.
Earth Care Coffeehouse: Pete Seeger tribute
7 p.m. on May 2 at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Saranac Lake
More than 50 years ago, musician Pete Seeger, and his wife, Toshi, spearheaded an effort to build the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. They hoped if people had intimate knowledge of the pollution on the Hudson and could feel the wind and the water, they would be inspired to solve big problems, one song at a time.
The Clearwater project’s efforts helped to pass the Clean Water Act in 1972. The Clearwater continues to be a leader in ensuring clean water for all people. Pete stated, “I guess I’ve learned more from the Clearwater than anything else. All I did was help plant a seed.”
The event is free, though donations to Clearwater are welcome.
Great Adirondack Young People’s Poetry Showcase at the Arts Center Lake Placid
12 p.m. on May 2 in Lake Placid
Each year, hundreds of poems are received from students in grades 1-12 in public, private and home schools in and around the Adirondack Park. Poems selected for their special merit are published in the annual booklet, “Words from the Woods” and presented at the in-person gathering/poetry reading. Since this year’s poems come from communities all over the greater Adirondacks—from Alexandria Bay to Albany—this year’s showcase will welcome both in-person poets and pre-recorded video readings of poets reading their work.
For more information, visit lakeplacidarts.org.
Tannery Talk: History, Heroes & Bipartisanship
2-4 p.m. on May 3 at Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek
In 2021 and 2022, Adirondack resident Connor Williams worked for Congress as lead historian on their bipartisan “Naming Commission,” tasked with finding real American military heroes to replace Confederate commemorations—ones so inspiring that they could secure unanimous support from the three Republicans, one Democrat and four retired flag officers who served as commissioners. Williams and the commissioners were successful in their work, finishing on-time, under budget, and with broad bipartisan support. All of their recommendations were accepted and enacted.
Williams will reflect on his experiences achieving bipartisan successes in our recent past, detail the new namesakes that the Commission selected, and explain what it all says about the power of the past to inspire faith in the future.
Suggested donations are $10.
Wednesday night crafts at Old Forge Library
5 p.m. on May 6 in Old Forge
These free weekly programs are relaxed, welcoming and open to all ages and skill levels. No experience needed. Whether attending with friends, family or on your own, participants can enjoy a casual and friendly atmosphere where creativity matters more than perfection.
This Wednesday’s craft: Mother’s Day Tulips.
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