The end of August is sneaking up on us, so let’s soak up the rest of this hometown summer, shall we? Here are a few things that look good this weekend:
The Arts: Lots happening with the arts this weekend! LARAC has two shows opening this Friday: Running Towards A Place, featuring Gary Zack and Christopher Smith, which opens at 5pm at Lapham Gallery, and Oakroom Artists, featuring works by the Oakroom Artists, which opens at 6pm at Mountain Gallery. Details on those here. And that’s not all folks! North Country Arts has their Small Works Show Exhibition Opening on Saturday at 5pm - those details are here!
Fort Fest: Head to Slickfin Brewing Company in Fort Edward this weekend from 12pm - 10pm for - you guessed it - Fort Fest! Bands, beer, food, and memories - need we ask for more? There is more actually! Evergreen Bicycle Works is hosting a slow social bike ride through Downtown Fort Edward and the Champlain Canalway Trail / Empire State Trail at 10am! Details on those events here.
Sunset Limited: All aboard the Sunset Limited Beer & Wine Train! Hop on a train ride through the Southern Adirondacks in an open air car as the sun dips below the mountains, complete with live music, wine from Fossil Stone Vineyards, beer from Northway Brewing, and drink specials featuring Springbrook Hollow Distilling! A pretty sweet date night pick, if we do say so ourselves! Grab the details and tickets from the Saratoga, Corinth, and Hudson Railroad here.
Lucky Puppy Open House: Looking to add a pup to your family? Head out to the Lucky Puppy adoption center in Argyle this Sunday from 11am-2pm for their August Open House. Submit your application, pet the adoptable pups, meet your new best friend! Details here.
Jurassic Park + The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2023 residency at SPAC wraps up on Saturday! Jurassic Park lovers - you won’t want to miss Saturday’s show - you’ll get to experience Jurassic Park projected in HD alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Scoop up your tickets here!
Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom
