First of all, let me apologize for not posting more often recently, there has been an election, a world series on Fox and the flu hitting the station.
Before I bring up weekend events, let me mention a great event that I attended last week. I was a guest judge at a great USO event called Battle of the Brigades on Fort Drum. Over the autumn the brigades competed in talent contest and audiences voted on them and the best two acts from each Brigade moved onto the finals, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the USO club on Fort Drum. The event was sponsored by Americu Credit Union, who gave out the prizes. As a judge, I must say it was difficult selecting the top five spots.
All contestants should be commended for coming out and competing. Here are some pictures from this fun event.
Weekend of November 6-8
The premiere event this weekend is up in St. Lawrence County – check out the 22nd Annual Artists’ Tour in St. Lawrence. This great event is sponsored by the fantastic and fun St. Lawrence County Arts Council. Check out the poster!
Theatre:
Over the Tavern continues at Trinity Church Tonight, Thursday, November 5th at 7:30 stage show only tonight, doors open at 7:00pm $10 only.
Dinner Theater continues Friday and Saturday, November 6th and November 7th. Reservations 782-6218.
Choice of pork, chicken or Fish Fry by Chef David Boucher
$30 includes dinner, tip, tax and show!
And the food is quite good!
This play is a warm and hilarious look at life for a family living alone above a bar in the 1950’s. With four teenagers, a drunken grandfather, and a nun who is determined to recruit “soldiers for Christ,” Ellen and Chet Pazinski have their hands full.
Also two great classic comedies are playing at local high schools this weekend.
Arsenic and Old Lace is thrilling the stage at Carthage Central School at 7:30 Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium. Tickets only $3.
This infamous comedy about two elderly sisters that serve more than elderberry wine to unsuspecting elderly lonely gentlemen Stars Brooke Justice, Josh Miller, Lexi Hills and Toni Kelly.
Over at IHC another great classic is the Pulitzer Prize winning, “You Can’t Take it With You.” This play is written by my favorite playwriting team, Kaufman and Hart. Curtain time is 7pm, Friday and Saturday nights, November 7th and 8th. Tickets available at the door only, $7.
LE MOYNE COLLEGE PRESENTS
SHAKESPEARE’S “AS YOU LIKE IT” AT THE
W. CARROLL COYNE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Department of Theater Arts, in conjunction with the Boot and Buskin Theatre Group of Le Moyne College will present As You Like It by William Shakespeare. Performance schedule is as follows:
Thursday, November 5 8:00pm
Friday, November 6 8:00pm
Saturday, November 7 8:00pm
As You Like It follows the lively exploits of banished Rosalind and her quest for true love amid the schemes of two warring brothers. In the idyllic Forest of Arden, Rosalind, disguised as a gentleman farmer, stumbles upon an extraordinary assemblage of characters, including a fool, a malcontent traveler, her own exiled father, and the cast out young man she loves. Astutely funny, As You Like It runs the gamut of the comedic canon, combining cross-dressing and slapstick with gentle satire and sparkling, witty conversation.
With the added twist of a modern day setting, the Le Moyne College production of As You Like It will be under the direction of Steven Braddock. Scenery and lights will be designed by Karel Blakeley and costumes designed by Meggan Camp.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $4 for students and the Le Moyne community. For additional information and ticket reservations, please call the W. Carroll Coyne Center for the Performing Arts
at (315) 445-4523 or visit www.lemoyne.edu/vpa.
Concerts and Music:
“Stan Rogers meets Van Halen” is how one fan described them, and Tanglefoot is indeed a mix of sweeping Canadiana and rampaging enthusiasm, but the count down is on with the last nine US shows begin in West Virginia with the final show ending a run of 20 + wonderful years of music and song with what is sure to be a blow out performance in Lowville, New York at The Lewis County Historical Society on Thursday November 5th.
They've played everywhere from the Fernie Arts Station in the Rocky Mountains to Lincoln Center in New York; they played in front of the Vimy Monument in France and trod the boards of the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, England; they sang in the Endicott Performing Arts Center when it first opened in 1999, and in Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire 900 years after it was built and 5 years ago were introduced to Lewis County.
But for everything there is a season, and 2009 will be the last for the iconic Canadian folk/roots band with the huge sound, the head-snapping harmonies and stunning vocal blend. Winner of "Best Vocal Group" at the 2007 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Tanglefoot has become an institution over their two-plus decades.
For information on ticket availability call 315-376-8957. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door if any remain the evening of the performance. Doors for the event will open at 7:40 with the performance beginning at 8 PM. Lewis County Historical Society is located at 7552 South State Street in historic downtown Lowville, New York.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
This performance will be ASL-inerpreted.
Sponsored in part by Cappello Linden & Ladouceur Attorneys at Law, the Corning Foundation, WalMart, Brambles Inn and Gardens, and Great Northern Printing and Embroidery with additional support from The SUNY Potsdam Center for Diversity, 1844 House, Willow Tree Florist and Landscaping.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Pre-concert Talk with Paul Siskind at 6:30 pm
Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam
Sweet Honey returns to Potsdam, having turned 35 last year. This internationally renowned a cappella ensemble, a vital and innovative presence in the music culture of Washington, D.C. and in communities of conscience around the world, invites audience members to open their minds and hearts and think about who we are and how we treat each other and the planet itself.
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Zion Episcopal Church’s the third annual Fall into Fall Coffee House Series continues on Friday, November 6th with a return engagement of Scott Shipley. The program begins at 7 pm and will be held in the undercroft of Zion Episcopal Church. Zion Church is located on Main Street across from Hepburn Library.There is no admission charge but donations are accepted for the food panty. Refreshments will be served after the performances for continued fellowship.
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Marvelous Miscellanea
Friends of the LibraryBook Sale
• November 5th to 8th
• Thursday 5 —8 pm
• Thursday 1/2 price for FOL members - Quilt Auction 7pm
• Friday 9am to 6 pm
• Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
• Sunday Bag Sale 1 to 5
at the Ogdensbug Community Library
Meanwhile at in Jefferson County:
Also don’t forget the great Flower Memorial Library Sale continues in Watertown. Books, Books and more Books.
Fall Bazaar
The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church, 34 Grove Street, Gouverneur, will be hosting their annual fall Harvest Bazaar on Thursday, November 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM with dessert and coffee available.
Friday, November 6 the hours are 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM with lunch served from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM; the luncheon will feature beef vegetable soup, sandwiches, beverage and strawberry shortcake. Soup is available for take out at $4 a quart. Look for baked goods, homemade candies, Christmas ornaments, handicrafts in sewing and wood, knit and crocheted items, potted plants and flowers, and much more.
For more information call 315-287-2440.
On Friday, November 6, 2009 Dionne-Rumble Post 7227 and its Ladies Auxiliary are having a dinner in honor of the Department of New York State President, Barbara Hodges. Social hour is from 6:00 to 7:00 with dinner at 7:00. The dinner is turkey and gravy on biscuits, vegetable and dessert. Cost is $7.00. All are welcome. Make your reservations by November 4, 2009 by calling Jane Reape at 493-2360.
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging presents “A Day in the Life of a Caregiver”. This is a one day conference dedicated to providing practical information, advice and support for those caring for loved ones. The conference is designed to help attendees receive hands-on advice for their caregiving challenges, and will take you through situations a caregiver would encounter in a typical day, and teach you how to handle each situation with ease. Activities to be included are: Transferring Techniques, Adaptive Technologies, Caring for someone with Dementia: Simplifying Daily Activities, Isolation & Socialization, Meal Preparation, Medical Document Organization, Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment or MOLST, Elder Abuse, Journaling and Guided Imagery Relaxation. Snacks and a Luncheon will be provided. The Conference will be held at the Senior Center in Akwesasne on Saturday, November 7th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. There is no cost to attend, however you must register by Friday, October 30th by calling the center at 518-358-2963. The Office for the Aging is part of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Helping Build a Better Tomorrow.
JCC Women’s Organization Annual Craft Fair November 7th
The Jefferson Community College (JCC) Women’s Organization will be holding its 24th annual craft fair on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the McVean Student Center, Building 4, at JCC. More than 100 vendors will have a variety of handcrafted items for sale including art, candles, ceramics, flora, food, jewelry, and many different woodcraft.
Admission is $2.00 per person and includes the chance to receive one of twelve $10 gift certificates good for the purchase of any items from any vendor the day of the craft fair.
Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Community College Women’s Organization which awards up to ten $500 scholarships annually.
For more information, please contact Melody Brenon of JCC at 315-786-2200.
