An annual juried art exhibition starts tomorrow, an egg hunt has been announced for Crandall Park, and two inaugural festivals are scheduled in Lake George for this summer. Check out the details on these happenings and more in the Glens Falls region below!
Glens Falls Area News Tidbits & Event Announcements
Catch the Latest Exhilarating Exhibition at LARAC
North Country ARTS has announced their Expressions 2021 juried art exhibition, running February 26 to March 31 at LARAC (the event typically takes place at the North Country ARTS Gallery at The Shirt Factory). This annual exhibition promotes artists within a 150-mile radius of Glens Falls and accepts works of sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, digital art, pottery, and more mediums. So you never know what you might see!
There will be an opening and awards show held tomorrow, February 26, that will be capped to 25 people. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm, with extended hours on Thursdays until 6pm.
An Easter Egg Hunt Scheduled for Glens Falls
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 at Crandall Park! COVID guidelines will be in place and the event will be split up into four “hunts.”
Two Festivals Are Slated for This Summer in Lake George
Two festivals have been announced for Lake George this summer! Both will take place in Charles R. Wood Park.
The Lake George Art, Craft, Food & Music Festival is slated for July 30 to August 1 and guests can expect high quality arts and crafts, food trucks, and live music. And, the Lake George BBQ Festival is scheduled for August 13 to 15 and will include barbecue food vendors, craft beers, and live entertainment.
Enjoy a Captivating Classical Music Performance From Home
The Glens Falls Symphony recently performed together at the Park Theater – COVID-style, of course. The tantalizing performance will start streaming on February 28. You don’t have to get dressed up fancy for this symphony event, but you can if you want to!
The video will be available through March 28, and you can sign up for a free subscription to their 2020/2021 season of virtual concerts at their website.
Drive-Thru Food Pantry Extended
The Salvation Army of Glens Falls hosted another drive-thru food pantry at The Great Escape last Monday; they have now extended this event to Mondays through March 22. The next one is on March 1.
American Eagle Outfitters Is Coming to Lake George
The clothing store is adding a new location at The Outlets at Lake George near Adidas, expected to open sometime this summer.
In the meantime, the Outlets are open with individual store hours varying. You can check out a variety of major brands like Coach, Vera Bradley, Michael Kors, and Old Navy.
Public Input Welcome on Identifying Vacant Buildings
There is a new vacant building registration law now in effect, and Code Enforcement officer Kris W. Vanderzee told The Chronicle that the public is welcome to submit complaints or bring attention to a possibly vacant building in Glens Falls.
In fact, the department is short staffed, and would very much appreciate the assistance. When a building is brought to their attention, they investigate to see if it meets the appropriate criteria and then take it from there. You can find contact info for the Building & Codes Department here: https://www.cityofglensfalls.com/113/Building-Codes
Check Out Upcoming & Ongoing Events in the Area
Here’s what else is happening:
- Virtual BOW in the Snow Workshop – Ice Fishing: February 25
- Ice Sculptures at The Hyde: through February 26
- Jazz Night at The Queensbury: February 26
- Hague Fish & Game Fishing Tournament: February 27 & 28
- Saturday Snowshoe at Up Yonda Farm: February 27
- Berry Pond Loop Snowshoe Hike: February 28
- Seasonal Home Sign Class at Walker’s: February 28
- Table Top Knitting Class at Walker’s: February 28
- Lake George Area Winterfest: through February 28
- Warren County Ice Fishing Challenge: through February 28
Find more things to do at the events calendar >>
Sources:
- The Chronicle (print edition): Public’s helps invited in identifying vacant buildings in Glens Falls
- Times Union: American Eagle Outfitters coming to Lake George
