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January 19, 2012

ArtsExpress: Jan. 19, 2012

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PLATTSBURGH —

Sweet Adelines holding Open House at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25

The Champlain Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines is inviting women who like to sing to an Open House at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the North Country Alliance Church, 7 Northern Ave.

More than 500 Sweet Adelines choruses around the globe meet regularly to practice, socialize, perform and sing a cappella harmony, barbershop style.

For more information, call Phil at 563-6151.

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