Turkey Contest
May1st - 31

KERRY MENDEZ Is the featured speaker at the SACANDAGA GARDEN CLUB MEETING ON THURSDAY, MAY 2 at 1:00 p.m. Please join us at the Northville Public Library 341 South Third Street, Northville more info

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

Annual Studio Sale... ...Be sure to join us May 3rd, 4th, and 5th for Our 3rd Annual Open Studio, Pottery & ArtSALE! Chick and Hen Baking Company will be at The Orendaga all weekend selling fresh baked goods, freshly squeezed lemondade, and savories on Saturday. Regional artisans will be joining us on Saturday for an ArtSALE to benefit the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network's Art Education Committee. Great Art, excellent food, pottery & weaving demonstrations, art raffles, and lots of gifts for mom... SEE YOU THEN!

Wood Fired Pizza & Seth Warden Trio!

GSLFF Spring Fishing Contest
more Info

As part of Bellwether Studio's annual Open Studio & Art Sale on garage sale weekend in Northville, Artist Judy Olson will be having a clearance sale on many of my most popular prints from the last 10 years. You will be able to obtain 8 X 10 loose prints (not mounted or matted) for the amazing price of just $5.00 each. One day only! When they're gone, they're gone,

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Yummy Buffet or Chef Specials $15 including soup/salad/dessert OPEN MIKE - Hosted by John & Orion Kribs & Dot - ALL WELCOME!

Annual Studio Sale... ...Be sure to join us May 3rd, 4th, and 5th for Our 3rd Annual Open Studio, Pottery & ArtSALE! Chick and Hen Baking Company will be at The Orendaga all weekend selling fresh baked goods, freshly squeezed lemondade, and savories on Saturday. Regional artisans will be joining us on Saturday for an ArtSALE to benefit the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network's Art Education Committee. Great Art, excellent food, pottery & weaving demonstrations, art raffles, and lots of gifts for mom... SEE YOU THEN!

Sing-o de Mayo Party - Food and Drink Specials all day!

Live music outside for cinco de mayo !!! Corona special / margaritas/ food !!! See ya there !!!

Sing-o de Mayo - The Intermountain Trio Spring Concert. Doors open at 2:00. p.m. Please join us before hand for coffee & tea. Complimentary desserts available at intermission. Tickets $25.00 Available on line at www.skyheartstudio.com and at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market 30 North Main Street, Gloversville Questions? Call 725-4441

Sing-o de Wino - Festive Music and Food. Celebrate with handcrafted wines on Cinco de Mayo! Complimpentary Chips & Salsa Wine & Beer Specials $5 Glasses of Whitney's White & Steeplechase

CINCO DE MAYO Celebrate with Mexican Menu @ 4pm STONY CREEK BAND 6:30pm Raffles & Give Aways

Return of the Chimney Swifts Hubbell Chimney
(Bridge & Second), Come and see these migratory birds dive into the Hubbell Memorial Chimney after their Spring return from the Amazon Jungle.

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

Wood Fired Pizza & Music by Ideal Situation

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER - THE STRANGE CASE OF SHEIK YERBUTI Welcome to the Western Sahara and the tiny camel-trading nation of Yerbuti. Tonight, Ambassador Lassiter plans to announce a peace accord between the Yerbuti and their ancient enemies, the Fugari. Hold onto your pith helmet. Rumor has it that Yerbuti might be sitting on a large, untapped deposit of oil and you know what that means. Everyone will be going all out to get their hands on Yerbuti.

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Join us for Mother's Day Grand Buffet!! We will have a carving station with roast beef, turkey with gravy, herb baked haddock, baked Italian chicken, eggplant Parmesan, green beans almondin, tortellini Alfredo, pasta with tomato sauce, wild rice, seafood Newburg, a cold salad station, and dessert table with chocolate fountain, fresh fruit pies and cakes! ( $18.95/person) Our regular menu will also be available ALL DAY!

The Saratoga Winery presents Mother's Day Wine Tasting Luncheon! Catered by Old Daley Inn Sunday, May 12th 2013 12-2pm -Reservations Required- Complimentary Wine Tasting for Moms

THE VONBULOWS celebrate the once a year band for all mothers! Paired with our once a year CHICKEN CHILI RELLENOS!

Family Day Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 1:00pm Mother's Day at the Museum Mother's Day Free museum admission all day for mothers and grandmothers! Children under 12 are always free. Activities and special tours free with regular admission.

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Opening Evening Workshop May 15 –- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The season at Old Fort Johnson opens with a focus on the costumes and clothing from the collections of the Montgomery County Historical Society. This hands-on workshop will be conducted by Robin Campbell, president of the Costume Society of America. Participants will be able to examine various 19th and early 20th century items from undergarments to a winter cape and everything in between.

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Ice cream social

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

Wood Fired Pizza & Music by Rich Ortiz

2nd Annual Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living
Benefit Concert

Annie and the Hedonists
Torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, labor ballads, early  jazz more info

Second Annual Johnson Jog 5K Run/Walk
The course will take you past Johnstown’s historic sites where re-enactors in period dress will cheer you on. The race will begin with an authentic “blast from the past”. All proceeds will support community programs at Johnson Hall Historic Site

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

STONY CREEK CHAMBER FUNDRAISER to support Chamber Events. 50% Food Receipts to benefit Chamber.

SOULSKY formerly Folding Sky featuring Mark Emanation & Tom Dolan. Hot Licks, R&B, Rocky & Bluesy.

Psychic & Holistic Fair
presented by New Vision Learning Center PO Box 22 Johnstown, NY 12095 518-762-1191 newvison@frontiernet.net

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

Wood Fired Pizza & Music by Skylers Dream Team

Opening Day MAY 24, 2013 Our 2013 season will run from May 24 to mid-October, seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit our Special Events page to learn about all of the fantastic programs and events that we have scheduled for you this season!

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

25thANNIVERSARY OPEN House- Join us for refreshments and special sales. We will Hunting Guide. be celebrating all summer! We will be giving away a $25.00 Gift Certificate every week all b dd. i summer long. Stop in each week to register to win!

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Bread & Beer Saturday, May 25, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us again for this popular daytime program. David Manthey and Harvey Alexander from the reenactment unit 2nd Albany county Militia, will be demonstrating 18th century brewing, and baking in our reproduction outdoor Bread Oven.

25thANNIVERSARY OPEN House- Join us for refreshments and special sales. We will Hunting Guide. be celebrating all summer! We will be giving away a $25.00 Gift Certificate every week all b dd. i summer long. Stop in each week to register to win!

MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC - WILLIE PLAYMORE - Chain Lightning, Joe Mama, Curt Cleveland - By Any Name, the result is the same - DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!

OpeningMemorial Day Featured is an encampment of the Tryon County Militia who realistically portray colonial camp life through historical re-enactment of marching drills andmusketry. View time honoredcolonial skills andcrafts passed down through generations by artisans who will demonstrate early Mohawk Valley crafts. Come and watch the barn frame loombeing" dressed"for the season by members and weaver friends. This is a hands-on demonstration and visitors are invitedto participate.

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

Wood Fired Pizza & Music by Pat Decker

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

BJ Ben
Try some FUN Karaoke or request to play your favorite

Live Music and Wood Fired Pizza

Karaoke with Scott Price

Furry Fridays OFFERED: JUNE 7 — OCTOBER 4, 2013 Enjoy a museum outing with your best friend! Dogs are invited to enjoy the museum's grounds on the first Friday of each month during our open season: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4....

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Throwing, Throwing, Throwing! Throwing, throwing, and more throwing for ALL LEVELS! Focus will be on practicing the basic skills needed to master centering, throwing, and trimming. We will revisit the basic pottery forms (while choosing our own projects) with emphasis on technique and SKILL. We will be given specific exercises to push the limits of our throwing abilities while learning to work with terra cotta clay.

Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners to Hold Plant Sale - Vegetable growers and flower gardeners alike will find quality-stock plants at the annual Master Gardener Plant Sale sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. A wide variety of vegetable bedding plants, including several varieties of tomatoes, annuals and perennial flower plants, and some house plants will be featured in this year’s sale. 

Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival
Celebrating the Birth of the Buddha

"On the day of the Buddha’s birth, thirty-two wonders manifested between heaven and earth, one of which was the miracle that no voice of grief could be heard in this world where all sentient beings were suffused with joy.”

Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Traditional Buddhist Ceremony Ecumenical Prayer

Speakers: Nick Mottern: Retired Journalist speaking on the dangers of the US Drones Environmental Perils of Fracking What is Going on in Fukushima Now?

Music: Sarah Hubbard playing the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin for peace Isla and Olive perform Irish Step Dance

Pot Luck Lunch (Vegetarian Options Preferred)

For information call (518) 658-9301 between 8AM and 5PM

Family Fun Days Join us on the second Saturdays of the month in June and July for some old-fashioned family fun! 10:00 am to 4:00 pm All are welcome to come to the Old Fort for some hands-on activities to learn about colonial life. Each Saturday there will be two different activities to try your hand at. Admission is free. June 8 – Toys and Games and candle making July 13 – Colonial cooking and quill pen writing

Hammer In All blacksmiths are invitedto attend and demonstrate how items were created frommetal in early times. A two day program held in the 1820 Fort Klock blacksmith shop. We offer all blacksmiths a chance to demonstrate making their specialty items. The public enjoys watching this skill that is a rich historical legacy.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER - A WEE BIT O’MURDER Holy St. Patrick on a stick! Someone has stolen the pot of gold and now you and all the other leprechauns of Clover Union Local Number 7 have your little tails in a spin. The president of your local, Jimmy Jack Daniels O'Toole, is demanding that you get your wee bottoms over to the pub as fast as your little feet can go. If the International Fellowship of Little Knickers finds out about this, you'll all be turned into garden gnomes!

Evenings at the Old Fort Admission is $2.00 and members of the Montgomery County Historical Society are free.

“Rescued by Sir William” is the true story of Ezra Trim, a 13 year old living with his family on the New York-Pennsylvania frontier in 1763 when Delaware Indians massacred his family and carried him off. It was thru the efforts of Sir William Johnson that several white prisoners, Ezra among them, were released at Fort Niagara in 1764. Steve Trimm, author and docent at Grant’s Cottage State Historic Site will present the fascinating story of the connection between one of his ancestors and Sir William Johnson.

DOT & JOHNSTOCK ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Benefits Cindy's Cancer Retreat Programs and the SAM Fun (Southern Adirondack Musicians) MUSIC - GIANT SILENT AUCTION - FOOD - RAFFLES New This Year - Benefit T-Shirts!

NEW! Handbuilding: Slab Sculpture. Handbuilding pottery is a stunning alternative, and supplement to, using the potter's wheel. In this class, we will be working with terra cotta clay - using sculpting techniques in combination with slab construction to create large, abstract surfaces perfect for image transfer. This technique allows for strong, simple forms to become a canvas for decoration. Students will be introduced to the image transfer process, as well as new colorful low fire glazing techniques to finish their pieces. 5 students maximum.

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

BJ Ben
Try some FUN Karaoke or request to play your favorite

Live Music and Wood Fired Pizza

Karaoke with Scott Price

Furry Fridays OFFERED: JUNE 7 — OCTOBER 4, 2013 Enjoy a museum outing with your best friend! Dogs are invited to enjoy the museum's grounds on the first Friday of each month during our open season: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4....

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Adirondack tradition and make your own white birch bark frame (5X7 or 8X10) for a photograph or mirror. Apply decorative birch, pinecones, and twigs to white pine frame. All materials provided but participants are encouraged to bring any items collected (cones, bark, seed pods, stones, etc...). A 16oz hammer, pencil, and pruning shears are recommended but not required. This workshop is for families with children ages 10 and up.

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Northville Doins
Fourth of July Weekend Rides, Vendors, Activities, and Fireworks! More info coming Soon!

Independence Day, The Second Tryon County Militia will be present to honor those who fought for freedom. At I pm the Declarationof Independence will be read followed by a militia salute. Add to this a strawberry festival of homemade cakes, ice cream, strawberries, and strawberry shortcake plus refreshments for a small fee.

Northville Doins
Fourth of July Weekend Rides, Vendors, Activities, and Fireworks! More info coming Soon!

Northville Doins
Fourth of July Weekend Rides, Vendors, Activities, and Fireworks! More info coming Soon!

Northville Doins
Fourth of July Weekend Rides, Vendors, Activities, and Fireworks! More info coming Soon!

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Tea in the Garden Our garden teas return! Join us for a relaxing cup of tea while enjoying the gardens and grounds of Old Fort Johnson. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes tea, savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets and fresh fruit. Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 518-843-0300.

Location: Inman Center Dates of Operation:

Stop by and visit to check out the selection of fresh produce. Lettuce, greens and radishes are available now, as well as strawberries, with other berries coming soon. This market also features flowers, both annual and perennial, as well as a wide selection of herb plants. You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Family Fun Days Join us on the second Saturdays of the month in June and July for some old-fashioned family fun! 10:00 am to 4:00 pm All are welcome to come to the Old Fort for some hands-on activities to learn about colonial life. Each Saturday there will be two different activities to try your hand at. Admission is free. June 8 – Toys and Games and candle making July 13 – Colonial cooking and quill pen writing

NEW! Tile & Handbuilding: Terra Cotta Tile. This very special class offering will be taught by Summer Artist-in-Residence, Jenny Clay. Jenny will be bringing her experience and knowledge of terra cotta clay, the tile-making and mold-making process to the projects at hand. Make your own tiles, create molds, and learn how to use slips to create a unique collage of tile art for simple wall hangings or to install. The class will cover handbuilding techniques, design, and the bisq and glaze firing processes. 5 students maximum.

Introduction to Pottery: Centering & Throwing. Learning how to throw on the potter's wheel is one thing on everyone's "bucket list." This is your chance! This class guides the beginner through basic ceramics, working with clay, the centering process, pulling cylinders, and creating functional ware on the wheel. We will be looking at historic & contemporary pottery, sketching ideas, learning basic glaze techniques, and discussing the bisq and glaze firing processes. This class is a prerequisite beginner/refresher course for more advanced classes.

Evenings at the Old Fort Admission is $2.00 and members of the Montgomery County Historical Society are free.

Travels with Gene” Join us as we step back in time to the 1950’s with an old-fashioned slide show of historic sites of the Mohawk Valley taken by the late Gene Valk. We’ll visit many of the sites you know today and get a glimpse of how much or how little they have changed in the past 60 years. We hope you’ll join us for this nostalgic trip narrated by Scott G. Haefner.

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Location: Inman Center Dates of Operation:

Stop by and visit to check out the selection of fresh produce. Lettuce, greens and radishes are available now, as well as strawberries, with other berries coming soon. This market also features flowers, both annual and perennial, as well as a wide selection of herb plants. You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Stories and Performance: It's Your Turn to Shine! Workshop JULY 19, 2013 10:00am — 2:00pm $50/person $5.00 discount for members - log in as a member on museum store website to receive discount! The art of weaving interesting and funny stories into your performance is taught in this 4 hour workshop with Chris giving one-on-one direction to hone your skills and find your voice as a performer. Whether you're a regular in your local music scene or just getting started, this is the workshop to give you the tools to take your craft to the next level!

WOODWORKING & FINE ARTS WEEKEND
July 20 (9-5) & 21 (10-3) Meet The Artists Event July 19 (5:30-8:30) The Bradt Municipal Building
More info coming Soon!

Songwriting: Adirondack Style! Workshop JULY 20, 2013 10:00am — 2:00pm $50/person $5.00 discount for members— log in as a member on museum store website to receive discount! Bring your guitar, a legal pad, pencils and erasers as we tumble headlong into a half day writing session. ...

Aqua Fest JULY 20, 2013 Located on the headwaters of the Raquette River, the Adirondack Museum is keenly aware of the importance of waterways to the region's history, culture, and vitality. On Saturday, July 20, 2013, the Adirondack Museum will highlight a quintessential component of the region— our waters. Aqua Fest will celebrate work and play on our rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds and explores some of the threats facing the region's waterways in the 21st century....

WOODWORKING & FINE ARTS WEEKEND
July 20 (9-5) & 21 (10-3) Meet The Artists Event July 19 (5:30-8:30) The Bradt Municipal Building
More info coming Soon!

Campfire Guitar Boot Camp I JULY 21, 2013 10:00am— 2:00pm $50/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! A 4 hour Intermediate level* workshop on tricks, licks, and the fast lane to playing in some amazing tunings! Bring your guitar, capo, questions, and problem spots and we'll figure them out together, and even send you home with some classic Adirondack songs to share around YOUR campfire. We provide handouts covering all areas covered in the session, lyrics, and a chord chart of the Adirondack tunes....

Tea in the Garden Our garden teas return! Join us for a relaxing cup of tea while enjoying the gardens and grounds of Old Fort Johnson. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes tea, savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets and fresh fruit. Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 518-843-0300.

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Location: Inman Center Dates of Operation:

Stop by and visit to check out the selection of fresh produce. Lettuce, greens and radishes are available now, as well as strawberries, with other berries coming soon. This market also features flowers, both annual and perennial, as well as a wide selection of herb plants. You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

"StoneSoup", This group is a rich and versatile partnership of local musicians who play a variety of folk songs, Irish tunes, and original pieces. Featured are Suzanne Bladek onguitar, JosephSinchak on Mandolin, Nick Priers on guitar, Peter Liljeberg on bass, and David Bladek. This toe tapping musical concert is held in the Fort Klock Dutch barn, andis a fun way to enjoy a summer evening. Please bring a lawn chair for your comfort. Donations are always appreciated and accepted.

Sense of Place: A Writing Workshop JULY 26, 2013 10:00am — 2:30pm $65/person $5.00 discount for members - log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! Discover your "sense of place" stories, unlock your creative voice, and learn Erica Wheeler's three-part writing process, which connects your inner and outer landscapes. Gain fresh writing and ideas for use in your professional and personal work. Prompts supportive discussion and support for developing ideas further....

Alice Peck Author signing her book, Peck's Lake in the Adirondacks. Alice's second book, Sacandaga Park: The Gem of the Adirondacks, is due out this summer. If not ready by the date, the book may be pre-ordered and signed.

Sense of Place: A Writing Workshop JULY 26, 2013 10:00am — 2:30pm $65/person $5.00 discount for members - log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! Discover your "sense of place" stories, unlock your creative voice, and learn Erica Wheeler's three-part writing process, which connects your inner and outer landscapes. Gain fresh writing and ideas for use in your professional and personal work. Prompts supportive discussion and support for developing ideas further....

Benefit Gala & HKH Award JULY 27, 2013 Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, cocktails, and silent & live auctions. This year's Gala will include the presentation of the Harold K. Hochschild Award to 2013 recipient, Joan K. Davidson. For tickets, please call (518) 352-7311 ext. 119.

Pack Basket Workshop JULY 27, 2013 9:00am — 5:00pm $100/person (An optional solid wood base is available for an additional $20.) $5.00 discount for members — log in as member on the museum store website to receive discount! Create your own traditional Adirondack pack basket at this one day class. Adirondack guides carried trapping supplies and animal pelts in these baskets; today they can be used as an alternative to a back pack on hiking and camping trips, as a ....

Inspired by Wilderness: Stained Glass Workshop JULY 30, 2013 10:00am — 3:00pm $65/person $5.00 discount for members— log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! Create your own work of stained glass art inspired by the Adirondack wilderness. Learn how to cut, grind, and solder glass together to create a unique stained glass hanging for your home or camp.

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: Inman Center Dates of Operation:

Stop by and visit to check out the selection of fresh produce. Lettuce, greens and radishes are available now, as well as strawberries, with other berries coming soon. This market also features flowers, both annual and perennial, as well as a wide selection of herb plants. You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

BJ Ben
Try some FUN Karaoke or request to play your favorite

Live Music and Wood Fired Pizza

Karaoke with Scott Price

Furry Fridays OFFERED: JUNE 7 — OCTOBER 4, 2013 Enjoy a museum outing with your best friend! Dogs are invited to enjoy the museum's grounds on the first Friday of each month during our open season: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4....

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

The Light of Midnight Night Photography Seminar AUGUST 2, 2013 1:00pm — 11:00pm $100/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on museum store website to receive discount! Night shooting expert Mark Bowie, author of The Light of Midnight: Photographing the Landscape at Night, will lead a seminar that includes an indoor instructional session and a night photography field session.

Quilting Workshop: Curved Machine Piercing AUGUST 3, 2013 10:00am — 4:00pm $50/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! Create a "modern" double wedding ring wall hanging. This pattern is often a great source of stress for quilters. ....

Pam Ackerknecht - Pam will be painting and personalizing her hand­ painted Christmas ornaments.

Throwing, Throwing, Throwing! Throwing, throwing, and more throwing for ALL LEVELS! Focus will be on practicing the basic skills needed to master centering, throwing, and trimming. We will revisit the basic pottery forms (while choosing our own projects) with emphasis on technique and SKILL. We will be given specific exercises to push the limits of our throwing abilities while learning to work with terra cotta clay.

Young Pioneer Progrnm, August 6, 7, & 8. All children between the ages of 9 & 13 are invitedto this educational program held from 9 am to 3:30 pm. At Fort Klock they will experience frontier life andcolonial lifestyles through educational hands on activities while having a fun time. Please phone Fort Klock (518) 568-7779 to enroll. A small fee is charged.

Pack Basket Workshop AUGUST 7, 2013 9:00am — 5:00pm $100/person (An optional solid wood base is available for an additional $20.) $5.00 discount for members — log in as member on the museum store website to receive discount! Create your own traditional Adirondack pack basket at this one day class. Adirondack guides carried trapping supplies and animal pelts in these baskets; today they can be used as an alternative to a back pack on hiking and camping trips, as a laundry basket, or for storing blankets and towels at home. The base of the adult size pack basket is 9" by 12½" and finished ...

Young Pioneer Progrnm, August 6, 7, & 8. All children between the ages of 9 & 13 are invitedto this educational program held from 9 am to 3:30 pm. At Fort Klock they will experience frontier life andcolonial lifestyles through educational hands on activities while having a fun time. Please phone Fort Klock (518) 568-7779 to enroll. A small fee is charged.

Young Pioneer Progrnm, August 6, 7, & 8. All children between the ages of 9 & 13 are invitedto this educational program held from 9 am to 3:30 pm. At Fort Klock they will experience frontier life andcolonial lifestyles through educational hands on activities while having a fun time. Please phone Fort Klock (518) 568-7779 to enroll. A small fee is charged.

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Antiques Show & Sale AUGUST 10-11, 2013 Browse & shop! Dealers in quality antiques and art from across the U.S. feature antiques at home in the Adirondacks. You will see camp, cottage, and Mission furniture, historical fine art, militaria, folk art, vintage boats, taxidermy, quilts, oriental rugs, and Native American jewelry and artifacts. There will be an Antiques Show Preview on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are required. Please check back for more information. Due to the Preview, the show will open to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Tea in the Garden Our garden teas return! Join us for a relaxing cup of tea while enjoying the gardens and grounds of Old Fort Johnson. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes tea, savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets and fresh fruit. Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 518-843-0300.

Braided Wool Chair Pad Workshop AUGUST 14, 2013 9:00am — 3:30pm, with 45 minute lunch break $65/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! Start a braided chair pad for your home in this six-hour class. All materials will be provided and you'll learn the basics of rug braiding: beginning, braiding, lacing, and ending techniques. These skills will enable you to your finish chair pad and to create more pads, rugs, and baskets in the future.

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

American Mountain Men Encampment AUGUST 16-17, 2013 The fur trade comes to life at the Adirondack Museum on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17. Join the museum and educational interpreters in period dress as they showcase a variety of survival skills at the annual American Mountain Men Encampment.

Quilting Workshop: Paper Piecing AUGUST 17, 2013 10:00am — 4:00pm $50/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on museum store website to receive discount! This program will take all of the mystery out of paper piecing. Students will be thrilled by the precision of their finished piece. We will make a small wall hanging encompassing many of the intricacies of mastering technique. ....

Evenings at the Old Fort Admission is $2.00 and members of the Montgomery County Historical Society are free.

“Heirloom Apples” Mr. L.D. Douglas Davidson will present a program on his heirloom apple orchard and other interesting facts about heirloom apples here in New York. For instance, did you know that the Amsterdam Sweet was an apple grown on a farm in Amsterdam and has been "extinct" for more than 100 years?

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Peter Schoonmaker - Outdoor author and photographer of Successful Muzzleloader Hunting and Seasonal Drift will be signing his newest book, Adirondack Hunting Guide.

Movie Night at the Old Fort The Broken Chain starring Pierce Brosnan as Sir William Johnson and Eric Schweig as Joseph Brant. This 1993 made-for-TV movie is about the difficult decisions made by the Iroquois during the late 18th century as white settlers expanded into the New York frontier. Bring a lawn chair and bug spray and enjoy watching the movie in the great outdoors. This event is free and open to all. The movie will begin approximately 8:00 p.m. preceded by a brief introduction. Typical movie refreshments will be available.

Rustic Slab Bench/Table Family Workshop AUGUST 27, 2013 10:00am — 3:00pm $100/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on museum store website to receive discount! Celebrate an Adirondack tradition and build your own rustic slab bench (can also be used as a table). Create a bench with soft wood slab and hard wood legs — a rustic treasure to hand down to generations to come. ...

Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop - Celebrate an Traditional Paddle Making Workshop JULY 5, 2013 Make your own traditional cherry paddle in this one-day workshop. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own paddle. Choose from a single or double blade cherry paddle. Participants will leave with a shaped paddle; finishing to be completed at home. Please note this is a physically demanding workshop.

Quilting Workshop: Fiber Art AUGUST 31, 2013 10:00am — 4:00pm $50/person $5.00 discount for members — log in as a member on the museum store website to receive discount! An art quilt is an original work of art done in fabric, layered with batting, backed, and machine quilted; just like a traditional bed quilt. ,,,

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: Sanford Farms complex Route 30 (across from the hospital) You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

Wing Night - featuring 30¢ wings and live acoustic music!

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: Inman Center Dates of Operation:

Stop by and visit to check out the selection of fresh produce. Lettuce, greens and radishes are available now, as well as strawberries, with other berries coming soon. This market also features flowers, both annual and perennial, as well as a wide selection of herb plants. You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!

The Pink Chicken - is alive with young people (grades 8-12) and a lot of adult volunteer staff. It is a time to "hang out" playing sports, video games or visiting with friends. Free food and activities- skating, dodge ball, the announcements and message.

BJ Ben
Try some FUN Karaoke or request to play your favorite

Live Music and Wood Fired Pizza

Karaoke with Scott Price

Furry Fridays OFFERED: JUNE 7 — OCTOBER 4, 2013 Enjoy a museum outing with your best friend! Dogs are invited to enjoy the museum's grounds on the first Friday of each month during our open season: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4....

Furry Fridays OFFERED: JUNE 7 — OCTOBER 4, 2013 Enjoy a museum outing with your best friend! Dogs are invited to enjoy the museum's grounds on the first Friday of each month during our open season: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4....

Saratoga farmer's Market
Outdoors at High Rock Park 

Location: The new Elm Street Pavilion between Spring and Church Streets (behind Bleeker Square) Dates of On most market days there is live entertainment at the market, Remember, rain or shine, tons of things to do.... don't miss us! You could be supporting your neighbor, isn't that nice to know?

Two Day Giant Craft Fair, September 7 & 8. *Free admission and free parking.* Well over 100 talented crofters and artisans will offer their creations. This event is one of the best craft fairs in the Northeast, and features crofters fromseveral states. Friends of Fort Klock will have homemade foods and desserts for sale on Saturday. A food wagon with fries, hot dogs, hamburgers, andrefreshments is available on both days. Please phone (518) 568-7779 to register or formore information.

Two Day Giant Craft Fair, September 7 & 8. Saturday, IO am - 5pm. Sunday IOam - 4pm. *Free admission and free parking.* Well over 100 talented crofters and artisans will offer their creations. This event is one of the best craft fairs in the Northeast, and features crofters fromseveral states. Friends of Fort Klock will have homemade foods and desserts for sale on Saturday. A food wagon with fries, hot dogs, hamburgers, andrefreshments is available on both days. Please phone (518) 568-7779 to register or formore information.

Rustic Furniture Fair SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2013 Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Rustic Furniture Fair! An exceptional festival of rustic arts featuring handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings. Are you looking for the perfect piece of furniture for your home or camp? Look no further than the Rustic Furniture Fair at the Adirondack Museum. Renowned craftsman from all over the United States will showcase and sell their one-of-a-kind creations. Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions about their work, or discuss custom made pieces.

A Taste of History Returning after a two year hiatus, our popular fall fundraiser features a variety of homemade soups/stews or chowders, breads and pies made by local cooks. Adult admission is $20.00 - Child admission is $10.00, and both include a commemorative souvenir mug along with all the soup, bread and pie you care to eat. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 518-843-0300 to purchase your ticket.

Rustic Furniture Fair SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2013 Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Rustic Furniture Fair! An exceptional festival of rustic arts featuring handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings. Are you looking for the perfect piece of furniture for your home or camp? Look no further than the Rustic Furniture Fair at the Adirondack Museum. Renowned craftsman from all over the United States will showcase and sell their one-of-a-kind creations. Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions about their work, or discuss custom made pieces.

Waterfront Park, Tuesdays and Fridays - 2:00 to 5:00pm, July through September

Location: In the city park on W. Main Street. Plenty of color and farm fresh products available every week at the market Plenty of parking in the city lot, or along W. Main Street! You can now conveniently use your EBT cards at this market!