Downtown Artist Cellar sets schedule

MALONE — With two newly renovated galleries, the Downtown Artist Cellar is ready to welcome artists and art lovers alike, hoping to continue inspiring curiosity, courageous creativity and community connection. The Downtown Artist Cellar has announced six exhibitions and events scheduled this season:

May 26 — Grand reopening of DAC’s new Galleries and kick-off for “A Collective,” with works by Jeanne Danforth, Noreen Sadue, Eleanor Sweeney and Diane Leifheit. When four dynamic regional artists are brought together, it becomes “A Collective.” This leading exhibit runs through July 8.

June 30 — Gallery B will feature DAC’s member artists throughout the summer with a surprise Pop-Up exhibit opening at the end of June.

July13 - Aug. 14 — Works by Montreal artists Holly Friesen and Peter Aitkens will be on display in “From Montreal, The Practice Of The Wild.”

Aug. 18 - Sept. 16 — Featured artist, musician and author Dave Korbenski has traveled extensively in West Africa to study tradition- al music with master musicians, including Famoudou Konat, Sayon Camara, Nansady Keita and more. As an artist, Dave conveys his love for culture and diversity in his vivid portrait drawings and rich watercolor paintings. Dave’s work seeks to preserve cultural wisdom, promote cultural diversity and celebrate the sacred nature of all beings. His paintings can be seen in “Drawing On Culture: Paintings And Drawings From West Africa”

Sept. 13-16 — The Downtown Artist Cellar is excited to establish the first Salmon River Valley Plein Air Festival. With rolling hills, farmland, sparkling streams and friendly locals, the community event will showcase the scenic opportunities of the greater Malone region.

Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 — DAC is hosting its annual Art on East Main Juried Art Exhibit, with more details to come.

The Downtown Artist Cellar is located at 410 East Main St., open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, or by appointment. Visit DowntownArtistCellar.com or call 518-651-5172 for more information about exhibitions, workshops and other events.

¯ Sidewalk Signing — See website for details, www.thebookstoreplus.com. The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St., Lake Placid.

¯ Live music: Moment’s Notice — 5 to 8 p.m., Raquette River Brewing, 11 Balsam St., Tupper Lake, free.

¯ Live music: Josee Allard Trio — 6 p.m., P-2’s Irish Pub, 31 Main St., Tupper Lake, free.

¯ Live music: Stephanie & Saar — Part of the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Weekend Series, 7 p.m. at the arts center, 3446 state Route 28, Blue Mountain Lake. More info and tickets: www.adirondackarts.org.

¯ Play: “Our Town” — 7 to 9 p.m., Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., Saranac Lake, $25-30 advance, 518-891-1854.

¯ Seagle Music Festival: “Fiddler on the Roof” — 7:30 p.m., Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre, Schroon Lake. More info and tickets: 518-532-7875 or seaglefestival.org.

Sunday, Aug. 20

¯ Play: “Our Town” — 2-4 p.m., Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., Saranac Lake, $25-30 advance, 518891-1854.

Monday, Aug. 21

¯ Monday Morning Storytime — 10 a.m., The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St., Lake Placid. More info: www.thebookstoreplus.com.

¯ Live music: The Bob Stump Band — Blues, Appalachian folk, bluegrass, country, jazz standards, and rock, 7 p.m., Flanders Park, Tupper Lake, free.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

¯ Play: “Our Town” — 7 to 9 p.m., Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., Saranac Lake, $25-30 advance, 518891-1854.

¯ Open Mic — 8 p.m. every Tuesday, The Rusty Nail, 83 Broadway, Saranac Lake.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

¯ Live music: Ryan Quinn — Free concert at View, the Center for Arts & Culture, Old Forge. 5 to 6:30 p.m. More info: ViewArts.org or 315-369-6411.

¯ Live music: Genghis Barbie — Part of The Sembrich Trailblazers Summer Festival, 7 p.m., 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. More info and tickets: thesembrich.org/festival.

¯ Live music: Larry Ham Quartet — Jazz, 7 p.m., Flanders Park, Tupper Lake, free.

¯ Play: “Our Town” — 7 to 9 p.m., Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., Saranac Lake, $25-30 advance, 518891-1854.

Thursday, Aug. 24

¯ Plein Air Paint Out —

Three days of painting and activities in Old Forge, culminating in a fundraising live auction fundraiser for View, the Center for Arts & Culture on Saturday evening. More info: ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411.

¯ Live music: Kiel Love — 6 p.m., P-2’s Irish Pub, 31 Main St., Tupper Lake, free.

¯ Play: “Our Town” — 7 to 9 p.m., Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., Sara- nac Lake, $25-30 advance, 518891-1854.

Friday, Aug. 25

¯ Plein Air Paint Out — Three days of painting and activities in Old Forge, culminating in a fundraising live auction fundraiser for View, the Center for Arts & Culture on Saturday evening. More info: ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411.

¯ Live music: Big Boss Sausage — 6 p.m., P-2’s Irish Pub, 31 Main St., Tupper Lake, free.

¯ Play: “Our Town” — 7 to 9 p.m., Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., Saranac Lake, $25-30 advance, 518891-1854.

Saturday, Aug. 26

¯ Plein Air Paint Out —

Three days of painting and activities in Old Forge, culminating in a fundraising live auction fundraiser for View, the Center for Arts & Culture on Saturday evening. More info: ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411.

¯ Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show — Presented by the

St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club at the Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St., Canton, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults $4, kids 12 and under free. More info: stlawrencecountymineralclub.org.

¯ Lake City Arts Festival — Located in Trinity Park, City Hall and MacDonough Monument Park in Plattsburgh. Live music, beer garden (21+), food truck court, art demonstrations, Art Market, Mural Walk and Kids Art Zone. Visit www.lakecityartsfest.com for full list of activities, events and music line up.

¯ Sidewalk Signing — See website for details, www.thebookstoreplus.com. The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St., Lake Placid.

¯ Live music: Far Trio — 5 to 8 p.m., Raquette River Brewing, 11 Balsam St., Tupper Lake, free.

¯ GALA: Leonardo Sanchez

Mi México Querido — Part of The Sembrich Trailblazers Summer Festival, 6 p.m., 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. More info and tickets: thesembrich.org/festival.

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