WADDINGTON — The Waddington Historical Association continues to bring new life into the oldest church building north of the Mohawk Valley. Read More ⇒Historic Waddington church site of new concert series
MASSENA — Because of continuing capital project work in the Massena Central High School auditorium, the theater department won’t be able to present its annual spring musical. Read More ⇒Massena Central High School theater department staging ‘Musical Revue 2023’
HARRISVILLE — The long-awaited production of “Disney’s Frozen JR.” will take to the Harrisville Central School stage at the end of the month. Read More ⇒‘Frozen JR.’ Coming to Harrisville stage
CLAYTON — The village’s annual Spring Boat Show takes place this weekend, and it’s expected to bring thousands of visitors to the area. Read More ⇒Clayton boat show gears up for weekend
WATERTOWN — Becky Leon knew she had to do something when her basement became full of merchandise on pallets that she acquired through online liquidation auctions. Read More ⇒Discount store The Pallet Place opens in downtown Watertown
CLAYTON — The Cerow Recreation Park Arena was the place to be Saturday as the 33rd Annual White’s Lumber Home Show took center stage. Read More ⇒Annual home show boasts something for everyone
ALBANY — State legislators are considering a new tax on streaming entertainment to support mass transit infrastructure, as well as a 25-cent package delivery fee and a surcharge on ride-hailing services. Read More ⇒Assembly Republicans oppose new state tax on streaming services, ride sharing, online deliveries
OSWEGO COUNTY - In honor of National Nutrition Month, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) will hold its first informational event of 2023 for the public to learn more about the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This event will be held at 2 p.m. on… Read More ⇒“March” into spring with EFNEP
OSWEGO - The city of Oswego, Oswego City County Youth Bureau, PJC Contracting, Tuts Hair Pyramid, and Lou Anne Rucynski-Coleman will host an Easter Bunny drive along on Saturday, April 1. The Easter Bunny will be escorted through various streets in the city of Oswego for kids to see and get … Read More ⇒Easter Bunny Drive Along on Saturday, April 1
OSWEGO - The Oswego Players, Inc. are accepting one-act scripts for the Donald J. McCann Memorial Playwriting Contest until Thursday, June 15. Read More ⇒Submit scripts to playwriting contest
SYRACUSE — Monster Jam, featuring drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks in competitions of speed and skill, returns to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, April 8. Read More ⇒Monster (truck) Jam returning to Syracuse on April 8
WATERTOWN — The comic relief on display at Watertown High School as students rehearse for their annual musical has been greeted with enthusiasm. Read More ⇒Macabre musical brings sense of fun to WHS stage for 4 shows
Something just feels right about Kiefer Sutherland being in the center of a tense hourlong TV drama series. Read More ⇒‘Rabbit Hole’ benefits from Kiefer Sutherland, but series is uneven
OSWEGO COUNTY - Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway brings the “Deeper Than The Skin” musical presentation, in song and story, to the Music Hall main stage, McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Prior to the concert, the public is invited to a “Meet &… Read More ⇒Oswego Music Hall welcomes Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway to the main stage March 25
DEFERIET — A former Catholic church in the village is being resurrected with the hope of bringing businesses to the community. Read More ⇒Woodworker opening shop in former St. Rita’s church in Deferiet
LOWVILLE — The town of Lowville will not allow the annual Snirt Run slated for April 22 to include its roads. Read More ⇒Town of Lowville questions Snirt Run insurance, blocks road use
New York state residents may soon be required to pay more for streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Spotify and Audible. Read More ⇒N.Y. lawmakers propose tax on streaming services like Netflix, Spotify
WATERTOWN — The notion that everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day rang true throughout the weekend with the 35th North Country Goes Green Irish Festival. Read More ⇒That’s a wrap – Irish Festival concludes
It’s maple season in the north country and sugar shanties welcomed visitors to observe the syrup making process first hand over the weekend. Events will continue next weekend as well. Admission is free. Read More ⇒Visitors tap into Maple Weekend fun
WATERTOWN — The St. Lawrence Seaway opens for its 65th navigation season on Wednesday and soon the sights of ocean-going vessels and “lakers” cruising up and down the river will be routine scenes and welcome for many winter-weary eyes. Read More ⇒‘Seaway Queens’ book explores classic ships and waves of the future
MASSENA — The digital brand manager for Explore Massena has some ideas for annual events, but they’re going to take some time and money to implement. Read More ⇒Plans drawn up for possible annual events in Massena
The annual Irish Festival was back in Watertown on Friday night after a three-year hiatus. Festivities continue all weekend at the Dulles State Office Building on Washington Street and include a parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Read More ⇒Irish Festival is back in Watertown this weekend
OGDENSBURG — A remodeled Franklin Street manor, once a Catholic rectory and convent that is believed by its current owners to be haunted, will be featured on the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” in May. Read More ⇒‘Ghost Hunters’ film episode at Ogdensburg’s Claire House
The north country celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Friday. Read More ⇒Irish joy, festive day at area adult centers
WATERTOWN — Three years ago this month, the North Country Goes Green Irish Festival became one of the first events to fall as COVID-19 continued its early spread across the country, a portent of future shutdowns that left uncertainty about when people could ever safely gather again. Read More ⇒Absence of four key contributors felt as Watertown’s Irish fest returns
CHAUMONT — North country musicians are invited to take the stage at the Spring JAM-boree on Sunday, March 26 sponsored by the Lyme Performing Arts Council. Read More ⇒Lyme Performing Arts Council hosting 3rd JAM-boree on March 26
PAUL SMITHS — The cut-throat world of Wall Street has come to Paul Smiths this week as film crews with the Showtime-produced show “Billions” are filming its seventh season around the snow-covered town, at the White Pine Camp and on the Paul Smith’s College campus. Read More ⇒‘Billions’ show being filmed at White Pine Camp, Paul Smith’s College
WATERTOWN — Comedian “Moody” McCarthy, the headliner for Saturday night’s comedy show at the North Country Goes Green Irish festival, is no stranger to Watertown, although his last visit here was quite a while ago — but also quite funny. Read More ⇒Headliner comedian Moody McCarthy in the mood for North Country Goes Green fest
NORWOOD — Fifty years after it began, the music is still exciting the crowds as part of the Norwood Village Green Concert Series. Read More ⇒Norwood Village Green Concert Series celebrating 50th anniversary
Artwork by Annabelle Orton, age 11, of Carthage. Read More ⇒Young Carthage artist shares her paintings
PHILADELPHIA — The spring musical at Indian River Central School District involves punk and a pilot. Read More ⇒‘Punks’ performing pilot will rock Indian River stage for school’s spring musical
WATERTOWN — Assemblyman Scott A. Gray recommends that the group that proposed an $80 million events center should continue to “aggressively pursue” state funding to help finance the project that would be built in the town of Watertown. Read More ⇒Group still seeking state funding for $80 million events center on Route 3
LOWVILLE — The Lowville Public Library will be the latest location to host the traveling Venerable Folks of Tug Hill display through March 16. Read More ⇒Venerable Folks Display in Lowville
ALEXANDRIA BAY — Students in grades 7-12 at Alexandria Central School will present “Disney’s High School Musical” at 7 tonight and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Read More ⇒Alexandria Central staging ‘Disney’s High School Musical’
ALEXANDRIA BAY — The “Big and Tall Comedy Tour” will perform a fundraiser at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 1 at the American Legion Post 904, 9 Rock St., to benefit the post and Be the One organization. Read More ⇒WHS grad ramps up comedy gigs, including April 1 benefit show at Legion Post 904
WATERTOWN — For years, the North Country Goes Green festival always kicked off with the raising of the Irish flag in front of the Dulles State Office Building. Read More ⇒Watertown’s Irish festival returning after three years
OGDENSBURG — The Friday, March 10 stage presentation in Ogdensburg honoring legendary soul and gospel singer Aretha Franklin is billed as the ultimate tribute concert showcasing the music icon’s life of love, tragedy, and triumph, according to the marketing director associated with the natio… Read More ⇒Celebrate the life and music of Aretha Franklin at OCP show
LOWVILLE — Black River Valley Concert Series to benefit Lewis County Historical Society concludes this month with two concerts — The Nelson Brothers on the 11th and Loren and LJ Barrigar in Concert on the 25th. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Blue Room at the historical society, 7552… Read More ⇒Two concerts remain in Black River Valley Concert Series
COPENHAGEN — Students from Copenhagen Central School Middle and High School will offer an amusingly different way to think about some favorite fairy tale characters through their production of “Into the Woods JR.” Read More ⇒Copenhagen presents ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ March 10 and 11
CROGHAN — Following in the tradition of Blessing Boxes and Little Libraries, a local artist has erected a Tiny Art Gallery at her George Street home. Read More ⇒Croghan resident opens Tiny Art Gallery for creative exchanges
WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Watertown Sunrise Rotary Foundation Taste of the Town grant as the one-day community event returns to Jefferson Community College on Saturday, April 22. Read More ⇒Taste of the Town returns
FULTON – Fulton’s CNY Community Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., is set to raise a section of its theater stage and make other building improvements as part of a $600,000 Downtown Revitalization Initiative, (DRI), project, it was announced by Bonnie McClellan, CNY Arts interim executive director. Read More ⇒CNY Arts Center ready to ‘Raise The Roof’ over stage with $600,000 DRI project
AMBOY - The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present a variety of nature programs for the month of March. At 6 p.m. on Friday, March 10, go on a guided moonlit hike through the center’s woods learning about nature and ecology at night. Participants should bring flashlights or he… Read More ⇒March programming at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
The Mountain Warriors sled hockey tournament continues through the weekend with games at Maxcy Hall in Potsdam on Saturday and the championship game Sunday at the Canton Pavilion. Read More ⇒Sled hockey tournament slides into NNY this weekend
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 50th anniversary season of Crane Youth Music. The popular summer camp will welcome young musicians from ages 12 to 18, from Sunday, June 25, to Saturday, July 1. Read More ⇒Crane School of Music announces return of Crane Youth Music Camp for summer 2023
OSWEGO - The second production of the Oswego Players 85th season is Scenes of Crime. This production is a showcase that features the two standout one-act plays that placed in the 2022 Don McCann Memorial Playwriting Contest. Read More ⇒Don Crowe and Nicholas Gentile direct the Oswego Players’ Scenes of Crime
Batten down the hatches! The Yellow Wellie Gang is going on an adventure! “River and the Amazing Yellow Wellie Adventure” (Rising River Press LLC), written by Emily Dreeling and illustrated by Misha Javanovic, take us on a moonlight trek where four pairs of boots will have to take a signific… Read More ⇒Join a young explorer — and four pairs of Wellies — on the adventure of a lifetime
OSWEGO - SUNY Oswego’s I Am Oz Diversity Speaker Series will host Chase Strangio, deputy director for transgender justice for the ACLU’s LGBTQ and HIV Project, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium. Read More ⇒I Am Oz series to feature leader in transgender rights litigation and advocacy
OSWEGO - The award-winning Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana will share a repertoire reflecting traditional and contemporary cultures at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in SUNY Oswego’s Waterman Theatre. Read More ⇒Award-winning Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana to perform March 8
WATERTOWN — The North Country Goes Green Festival is back following a two-year hiatus. Read More ⇒North Country Goes Green Festival returns for its 35th year