Weekend August 22-24

You can feel the autumn in the air these days, this is of course because it has been unseasonably cold and not necessarily because it is the end of the summer, but the fact of the matter is we are approaching the end of the eighth month of the year and there are fewer events happening around the North Country.

Because of this I am featuring some events in Watertown, which will usually feature more prominently in the other three seasons.

WATERTOWN

DOWNTOWN 08 SUMMERFEST

ONE DAY ONLY AUGUST 23rd 10:00 am to 6 pm.

LOCALE: Public Square, Watertown, NY: Arcade Street, Paddock Arcade and American Corner.

American Downtowns have been beaten down by malls and outskirt shopping centers for decades. Come support our unique and historical downtown.

Be part of the revitalization.

There will be enough to keep you busy. Including over 50 Area craft vendors a Petting Zoo, Kang-Duk-Won demonstrations, Dime Toss and Ring Toss. There is live acoustics by Nick Rich and Company

and Great Old Fashioned rock n roll by the awesome local rock band YIKES- which will perform 2:30-6pm.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

FREE PARKING AT JB WISE PLAZA and COMMUNITY BANK.

FRAGILE WILDERNESS 2008

Locations: JCC and New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

 

• August 22- Guest Lecturer Tim Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief, Cornell Lab or Ornithology will be speaking at JCC discussing his part in rediscovering the ivory billed woodpecker. Wine and cheese reception 6-7pm, talk 7-8 pm, book signing immediately following.
  • $4 for members, $5 for non-members

 

• August 23 - The exhibitor expo on Zoo grounds focusing on encouraging our community members to become more involved in local and regional conservation efforts, to explore the wealth of natural areas in the region and to lead more sustainable lives. Activities are provided for individuals of all ages. 10 am to 5 pm
  • Adults- $4 for members, $6 for non-members
  • Kids- 1 free child with paying adult- all others $2 for members, $4 for non-members

BLACKWATER CHALLENGE

 

This great outdoors event takes place along the treacherous yet picturesque Black River near the intersection of Huntington Street and Eastern Boulevard.

The swirling, roaring section of the river affectionately known as the “Route 3 Wave” attracts kayakers from all over this country and our neighbor to the north, Canada.

Challenge is the appropriate word as they take on the river in this infamous spot. This is a three day event which opens at 6:00pm on Friday August 22nd.

The weather is supposed to cooperate this weekend, so pop over and watch the competition.

ARTS

The St. Lawrence County Arts Council presents “Quilts and Paintings” a gallery exhibit featuring quilts by Susan Thacher and oil paintings by Eric Thacher. This exhibit continues through September 27th.

There will be a reception for the artists on Saturday August 23rd from 4pm-6pm.

At the SLC Arts Council Gallery in downtown Potsdam at 51 Market Street. Call 315-265-6860 or visit their website here.

Quilt by Susan Thacher, painting by Eric Thacher

 

 

Festival News

Calling Artists, Entertainers, Patrons of the Arts, Organizers

Craig is looking for you.  An open call for information to post on Craig’s To Do List!  Your Arts.  Your Entertainment Events.  Your Festivals.

The Autumn Splendor Oct. 10-12

Okay, let’s be honest.  We are in a major crisis here, and it may be hard to have fun.  But let’s all try a little Escape this weekend, you can put your worrry face back on Monday morning.

Autumn in Full Swing Oct. 3-5

GET OUT AND ENJOY THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SMELLS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASON.

September 19-21 WEEKEND

Lots to do, see, read, eat, ride, buy and listen to this weekend

Like cream cheese.  Want to see the largest cheesecake in the world?  Or milk a cow?  Head over to Lowville…

Weekend September 5-7

 Warning:  This is coming.  Get out and enjoy the warmth. 

                         

Weekend August 22-24

The Summer isn’t over yet.  And this weekend Watertown is the place to be! The county seat hosts three major events that cater to kids and adults of all ages.

Weekend of August 8-10

Two Big River Festivals Highlight the weekend. Let’s hope the Weather holds up for “Gananoque’s Festival of the Islands” and “Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days.”

Fun at the Renaissance Festival

There were an estimated 10,000 people at the Renaissance Festival, yesterday Sunday July 27th, and I was one of them. It was a perfect day to visit, free of the wild weather that wracked havoc on Saturday.

June 26-June 29 Guy’s Weekend

June 26-29, Bikes and Planes, a Guy’s Weekend.

FORT HENRY SUNSET CEREMONY

If you are in beautiful Kingston, this week, check out this unique event!!!