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October 8, 2008

ArtsExpress: Oct. 9, 2008

'êPeter Pan' auditions set for Oct. 16, 17, 18
PERU — Auditions for the Adirondack Regional Theatre production of the award-winning musical "Peter Pan" will be held at Peru Central School's high-school auditorium Thursday, Oct. 16, and Friday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 18.

"Peter Pan" will be the inaugural production of Adirondack Regional Theatre at Peru Music Theatre. J.M. Barrie's story of the boy who never wants to grow up has parts for actors of all ages. Children wishing to audition must be in at least third grade.

Auditioners will be asked to sing a song a cappella, perform a monologue or tell a story and learn a simple dance step.

This open audition will be casting for all parts. For more information, call 572-2020 or e-mail adirondackregionaltheatre@hotmail.com.

Members meeting scheduled
WILLSBORO — The Essex Theatre Company will hold its annual members meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, following a board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Both meetings will be held at the Willsboro Visitors Center on Route 22 in Willsboro. The public is invited to attend.

Rustic Riders release debut CD
SARANAC LAKE — The Rustic Riders will celebrate the release of their debut CD, "Hearing Hearts," with a performance at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St., Saranac Lake.

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Dan Duggan will join Lisa Meissner, Klaus Meissner and Bill Chamberlain for the event. The Rustic Riders play original music by Lisa that is infused with a traditional sensibility. Admission to the concert is $10, and CDs will be available for sale.

"Hearing Hearts" was produced and recorded by Dan Duggan at his studio Esperance Productions in Red Creek.

The Rustic Riders have entertained audiences around the North Country at venues that include the Clayton Opera House, the Russell Opera House and Palmer Street Coffee House in Plattsburgh.

For more information, contact Lisa Meissner at lisa@rusticriders.com or call 359-2623.

Wal-Mart gives grant to museum
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — The Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake has received a donation from Wal-Mart Inc. of $1,000.

Museum Educator Christine Campeau said in a press release that the funds will be used to purchase teaching objects for use in school presentations such as reproduction period clothing, animal puppets and camping gear, as well as art supplies and storage containers.

The Wal-Mart Foundation supports local, state and national organizations, providing opportunities for individuals and families to live better, the release said. The Foundation's four areas of focus include education, health, job skills and sustainability.

The museum's season ends Oct. 19. For information about all that the museum has to offer, call 352-7311 or visit www.adirondackmuseum.org.

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Briefs
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    City hydrant flushing continues.

    May 30, 2012

  • Health Notes: May 29, 2012 Parkinson's support group to meet; Open house planned at Wilmington practice; Blood drives set; Grants available for area health programs; Patient-controlled epidurals new option for moms at AMC.

    May 29, 2012

  • Book Briefs: May 27, 2012

    Author on hand for book signing June 9; Sherman Free Library planning June sales.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 27, 2012

    DWI crackdown continues through holiday; Hydrant training set in Dannemora; Peru Council continues handbook review.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 26, 2012 Pfizer facility auction expected to be pre-empted; City Public Works adjust hours for holiday; Hydrant flushing to resume on Tuesday; LPCS to discuss administrator.

    May 26, 2012

  • Family Fare: May 26, 2012 Frankie Garrow Fun Run June 2; Hospice planning memorial service; Support group for widows meets May 30; BOPA poster-contest winner announced; Early Intervention council meets May 30; Event allows public to play with technology; Junie B. to make stop in Lake Placid.

    May 26, 2012

  • Faith Briefs: May 26, 2012

    Seton raises $2,600 for Mission of Hope project; Spring Ring May 31 at Lake Placid church.

    May 25, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 24, 2012 Barney Downs Road open again; City hydrant flushing continues; St. Regis Mohawk election coming up.

    May 24, 2012

  • Arts Express: May 24, 2012

    Wilder Homestead opens Saturday; Museum offering free admission; Underground Railroad Museum opens Saturday; Essex Community Fund accepting grant applications.

    May 24, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 23, 2012

    PSU rummage sale to benefit needy; Section of Barney Downs Road in Peru closed today; Village dissolution study ready for reaction; City hydrant flushing continues; City Schools to present amended budget; Emergency work on Lower Locks today in Saranac Lake; Ti seeks input on town's needs; Franklin Co. Solid Waste Authority to consider buying land; Moriah Central sets special meeting; Matching funds available to libraries for technology; Keeseville to wrap up fiscal year.

    May 23, 2012