Adirondack Landscape and Fine Art Photography, a solo exhibit featuring the work of award-winning artist Carolynn McCann, is currently on display at the Old Forge Library.
An Opening Exhibit Reception will be held on Friday, August 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. with acoustic music by Dan Vellone.
The public is invited to stop by for light refreshments, meet and visit with the artist and view her beautiful work. Continue reading
Colleen Cleveland will perform a musical program, From Ireland to the Adirod-acks: 5 Generations of Songs and Ballads, at the Old Forge Library on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Colleen is a descendant of Scottish and Irish settlers to the Brant Lake area of the Adirondacks. Her grandmother, Sara Cleveland, was a nationally recognized ballad singer in the 1960s. Colleen grew up going to festivals and learning the songs in the oral tradition. Continue reading
The Old Forge Library’s Adirondack Storytelling and Music Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 26 from 12 to 2 p.m. under the tent on the Forge Motel Knoll.
Award-winning musician, storyteller and author Joe Bruchac will host the event and will be joined by his son Jesse Bruchac, folksinger/songwriter Peggy Lynn and Adirondack Storyteller Bill Smith. Continue reading
Richard Mulvihill and Suzanne Firsching. Photo by Albert Worthen
by Marianne Christy
A sculpture, the 100 Plus Celebration Tree, donated by longtime Old Forge Library patrons, the Mulvihill family was unveiled at a ceremony held at the library on Friday, July 17.
The sculpture honors the library as it enters its second century of serving the community and provides an opportunity to acknowledge and memorialize individuals or businesses who support the library.
Mounted on the wall, the tree was crafted of metal by artist Richard Mulvihill and designed by Suzanne Mulvihill Firsching. Continue reading
Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno of the duo, Too Human, will perform jazz standards from the Great American Songbook at the Old Forge Library on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Described as entertaining, full of energy and uplifting, these composer/songwriters were once on the staff of Warner/Chappell Music in Los Angeles where they wrote songs for recording artists that included Nancy Wilson, Cher, and Pat Benatar before returning to their roots in New York state.
The concert is free and open to the public, and funded by New York State Council on the Arts: the Presenting Program with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature.
For more information call the library at (315) 369-6008 or visit: oldforgelibrary.org.
Cincinnati Creek
Old Forge Library invites all to enjoy live music on the library grounds on Friday, July 24 featuring bluegrass band, Cincinnati Creek.
Cincinnati Creek features seasoned musicians who have performed in New York state for many years.
In 2008, Lori Thompson, Chris Pepe, and Gary Dygert formed this new configuration, along with Cathy Martin, to carry on their tradition of great music.
Based in the Adirondack foothills, they took their name from the creek that runs through the area. Continue reading
The Summer Writer’s Workshops at the Old Forge Library will feature four-week sessions for both adults and young adults. The sessions will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from July 15 through August 5. Young adults will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and adults will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The director of the workshops is Katharyn Howd Machan, a professor of writing at Ithaca College with additional active roles in the Women’s Studies Program and the Gerontology Institute. Continue reading