The Autumn Splendor Oct. 10-12

Okay, let’s face facts.  The Economy is Dismal.  The Presidential election is vicious. And Winter is around the corner.  But the most beautiful of all seasons is upon us.  And the weekend is going to be sunny and warm.  So let’s try to enjoy it.  After all, joy comes from the moment, certainly not fretting about the future.

Fall Outdoorsy Stuff

30th Annual Autumn Festival

Minna Anthony Nature Center at Wellesley Island State Park.

If you haven’t been to Wellesly Island State Park in a while, this is most glorious time of year to go.  I often hike the trails in autumn.  You get close up views of the Magnificent St. Lawrence River, as you take in the sights (bold leaf color), sounds (birds, leaf ruffling) and smells (the woods-better than your Renuzit in your bathroom).  All the while, getting exercise, necessary to beat the stress of the stock market crash.

Events include: Crafts, games, demonstrations, scarecrow making, live animals, tree walk and Birds of Prey Interpretive Show.  Music will be on hand and lunch is available.  This is good to know because, after all you are on “this island” and can’t pop over to a McDonalds.

SATURDAY 10am-3PM

THIS IS A GREAT BARGAIN EVENT FOR KIDS AND FAMILY.

For More Information: 482-2479

Eighth Annual Scenic Road Race

In Old Forge

Saturday on the Streets of Old Forge and Thendara

Okay, the Adirondacks on a Sunny Autumn Day?  A Fantastic Thought.

A lot going on here. Be a spectator or race yourself.  Oh by the way it is a foot race.  5 and 10K walk and runs.

Call the Old Forge Visitor Center for more Information - 369-6983

OPERA

Okay how can I have a separate category for Opera? Simple two events to talk about.

In my on- air element on Fox I spoke already about what is happening at the Clayton Opera House.

Here is Jeff Shannon’s original report:

The Clayton Opera House gets to live up to it’s name this week, as the Syracuse Opera brings its Resident Artists Program to the North Country.

On Saturday night at 7 PM, there will be a community performance at the Opera House of Barrio Boheme, featuring members of the Syracuse Opera and several local students.

Barrio Boheme is an urban retelling of the third act of Puccini’s La Boheme . This new 40-minute, fully staged and costumed presentation is set in multi-lingual 1960’s Spanish Harlem, as four star-crossed lovers work through issues of jealousy, betrayal and true love.

The performance is the culmination of a three day residence at the Opera House for the Syracuse Opera. On Thursday, the company will offer field trip performances to students from area high schools. On Friday, the program continues with a master class for area students. It is these students from Thousand Islands, General Brown, and Lowville High schools that will participate in Saturday night’s performance.

Syracuse Opera’s resident ensemble consists of four singers including soprano Laura Bohn, mezzo- soprano Shirin Eskandani, tenor Nathaniel Peake, and baritone Carlos Aguirre,as well as pianist Eric Andries.

This program is supported by The Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund as part of its year-round programming at the Clayton Opera House. The Syracuse Opera Program is the second such program selected to support and supplement the arts curriculum of area school districts. This program has been generously supported by the John Ben Snow Foundation, a foundation which supports educational and humanitarian organizations.

Don’t miss this chance to see an actual opera at the Clayton Opera House, Saturday Night at 7 PM!

Here is the Website for The Clayton Opera House

Here is More Information about the Syracuse Opera Residence Artist Program

THE MET LIVE IN POTSDAM

The Metropolitan Opera Performances continue at the Roxy Theater.  Presented by SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.  Watch a live performance of Salome at 1pm from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.  Using state of the art HD cameras it is almost like being there.  Saves scores of dollars as you can see this event for $18 (discounts for seniors and students) compared to well over a hundred in Manhattan.  More information call 267-2277.

Saturday at 1pm.

THEATER

There will be Murderers at the Black River Vally Club Friday and Saturday night, Sunday afternoon. This is a revival of the hit that played earlier this summer at the Clayton Opera House. Dinner theater $27.50. Information at reservations.  788-8079. Presented by the Little Theater of Watertown.

AND

at the THOUSAND ISLANDS PLAYHOUSE

“Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad”

A romantic comedy set in a hockey rink.  Before Sarah Palin appeared on the scene there was this show.

Check out fantastic professional theater on the River.  A Great Fall outing.

Gananoque, Ontario.

Friday 8pm

Saturday 2:30 and 8pm

Sunday 2:30 pm

Call 866-382-7020 or 613-382-7020

CHICAGO

The big bang musical that inspired the Oscar winning Film.  Ogdensburg Command Performances 7:45pm Monday October 13th.  One night only.

For more information call 393-2625

MUSIC

Sit and relax at the Black River Valley Club, but get dinner first.

Dinner 5pm-7pm

Concert 8pm

Friday October 10th

The Syracuse Symphony

Delicious, classy, relaxing.

Call 788-2300

Festival News

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Out, Out with 2008, in with 2009.  Last minute New Year’s Eve choices.

Weekend for December 12-14

You want Christmas Spririt? We got Christmas Spirit comin’ out our freakin’ ears!

Dickens Christmas Festival at the Hawn Library

Bah Humbug and God Bless Us Everyone - Dickens’ Spirit is going to haunt Clayton this weekend.  An event like no other in the North Country.

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.”