2018 Adirondack Nationals car show rolls into town
In 1988, Albany Rods & Kustoms car club held its first Adirondack Nationals car show with 268 vehicles. Three decades later, more than 1,500 classic … Read more
Gillian Burdett
Lake George Fall 2018 Restaurant Week: 15 menus, 3 courses, 1 price
Sweet potato and bourbon bisque, parmesan encrusted tilapia, peach trifle — it must be Restaurant Week! The fall Lake George Restaurant Week begins Sunday, Sept. … Read more
A stroll along the Lake George Lakefront Walkway
300 years ago, the Southern end of Lake George was a swamp. The sloping, forested lands along the Eastern and Western shore made lake access … Read more
Will Kempe’s Players bring Shakespeare comedy to Shepard Park
A lovesick Duke, a grieving Countess, misunderstandings and mistaken identities made for side-splitting comedy at the Shepard Park Amphitheatre Saturday afternoon. The Troy-based troupe Will … Read more
Instruments come to life at Lake George Music Festival Children’s Concert
What is music, what is sound, and how does a conductor keep an orchestra of boisterous instruments under control? These questions were answered Saturday evening … Read more
‘One hell of a Chinese restaurant’ comes to Lake George
One of Lake George’s newest restaurants celebrated its Grand Opening Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, Village … Read more
Fall of Fort William Henry to be remembered with ceremony, encampment, cookout and film
Aug. 9, 2018, marks the 261st anniversary of the surrender of Fort William Henry. The Fort, raised in 1755 by William Johnson, fell after a … Read more
Photos: Festival for the Lake with Skeeter Creek
True story: Country band Skeeter Creek (guitars, bass, keyboard, drums) packed the dance floor last night at the Shepard Park amphitheater performing “Country Girl (Shake it … Read more
It’s a dog-eat-cake world at the Lake George Dog Park birthday party
Overcast skies and passing rain showers didn’t dampen spirits at the Lake George Dog Park’s first-anniversary celebration held Friday morning, Aug. 3, at the Transfer … Read more
Festival to fight invasive species returns to Shepard Park
The S.A.V.E. the Lake Festival will fill Shepard Park with live music, arts and crafts and bounce houses this Friday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. … Read more
‘Pawty’ planned to celebrate Lake George Dog Park anniversary
Pepper and Finn didn’t hesitate. The moment their leashes were unclipped, they bounded across the ground in a high-speed chase, air-borne at times, rolling and … Read more
Adventure tour operator establishes Adirondack base
Dave Skibinski ticks of the components of an adventure tour, “Transportation, lodging, meals, gear…” Adventure is the backbone of everyone’s bucket list, but logistics keep … Read more
Jamie Lee Thurston headlines ‘It’s a Free Country Day’ at the American Music Fest
If country singer Jamie Lee Thurston thought he could escape the summer heat of his Nashville home by picking up a gig in the Adirondacks … Read more
Lake George 4th of July fireworks: What you need to know
Lake George Village is known for its spectacular Independence Day fireworks. The display is shot off from two barges positioned on the lake, and the … Read more
LG Fire Department to barbecue chicken in the park
The Lake George Volunteer Fire Department is holding its 2nd Annual Chicken BBQ Friday, July 6 in Shepard Park, 4 – 7 p.m. The cost … Read more
American Music Fest to usher in Lake George 4th of July holiday
After a one-year hiatus, the American Music Festival is returning to Lake George this Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1. The festival traditionally … Read more
Much more than wine: Adirondack Wine & Food Fest entertains
Yes, many people were swirling samples of wine in their souvenir glasses at this year’s Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. The annual festival, held this … Read more
Memorial service honors fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Between the rumble of traffic on Canada Street and the lapping of Lake George against her shores, the somber notes of a lone piper drifted … Read more