Artwork
Ongoing
∫ Sacandaga Valley Arts Network Artists’ Gallery Exhibit: Fulton County Visitor Center, Routes 29 and 30, Vail Mills. Free and open to the public. Gallery is open weekends.
∫ Dick Foster — artist of the month: Frothingham Free Library, 28 W. Main St., Fonda. The artwork exhibit can be viewed during library hours through Sunday (June 30). Foster of Mayfield and Florida, is an artist of drawing and painting outdoor scenes. The work of Foster will be on display through June.
∫ Robyn Valentine — “1825 Days of Survival”: Micropolis Gallery, 30 N. Main St., Gloversville. Valentine creates three-dimensional collages of metals, leather, fiber and cement. Paintings, drawings, pastels, photographs, fiber art, batik, mixed media, woodwork, glass, digital art, jewelry, pottery, woodland assemblages and fine art cards by Micropolis artists are also on display. The show, which is free and open to the public, runs through Sunday (June 30) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Car show
Today
∫ The Vintage Brothers — classic rock: 24th annual Vintage Cafe car show, Main Street, Johnstown, 6 to 9 p.m. Rain cancelled event past two weeks.
Concerts/ daytime music
Friday
∫ Vinny Michaels Band: Sport Island Pub and Restaurant, 108 Riverside Blvd., northville, 8 a.m. $10 cover for Breakfast Club.
∫ Durey Creek Bluegrass Band in conjunction with the Farmers Market and North Bush United Methodist Church ice cream social: Sherman’s, Caroga Lake, 3 to 6 p.m.
Saturday
∫ Bill Ackerbauer solo: Farmers Market, Elm Street pavilion, Gloversville, 9 a.m.
Sunday
∫ Hitrick and Brooks — ‘50s to current:Virginia Hosley Free Library summer concert series: Wesleyan Church, 1332 N. Main St., Wells, 3 p.m.
∫ Two Shoes: Sport Island Pub and Restaurant, 108 Riverside Blvd., Northville, 3 p.m. No Cover.
∫ Steve Cowles: Lakeside Tavern and Marina, 306 Woods Hollow Road, Gloversville, 4 p.m. No cover.
Concerts/ family friendly, alcohol free
Friday
∫ Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Carolann Solebello: Dorn Space, 99 N. Main St., Gloversville, 7:30 p.m. $10 admission — cash at door only.
Dances
Wednesday
∫ Free beginner lessons and dancing: Sharp Shooters Billards and Sports Pub, 35 E. Main St., Amsterdam, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. New lessons and open dancing 7:30 to 10 p.m. $5 for those who stay or come in after 7:30 p.m. Sue Kaupelis, instructor.
Library
Today
∫ Creative textile fibers group: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free, drop-in gathering. Participants share ideas, tips, and bring knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, beading, felting, and other individual, fiber-based projects to work on in casual setting. Open to the public. For information, call (518) 993-4646.
∫ Writers at Fort Plain: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, 3 to 5 p.m. The group is made up of writers from varied writing backgrounds, genres, interests, goals and experience levels who work on memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, and more. Facilitated by published writer, Joan Caska. Features constructive feedback in a supportive setting. Free. Open to the public. For information, call (518) 993-4646.
∫ Get stuck on stamps: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The library hosts an informal gathering for stamp lovers of all ages and experience levels. Free, drop-in group. Facilitated by stamp collector and American Philatelic Society member Keith Seeber. Open to the public. For information, call (518) 993-4646.
Movie
Tuesday
∫ “Where Hope Grows”: North Country Bible Fellowship, 132 Elm Lake Road, Speculator, 7 p.m. Free movie, free popcorn, free beverages, free snacks. Everyone is invited. The movie is rated PG-13 — parental guidance — some material may be inappropriate for children under age 13.
Nightlife
Today
∫ Dominic Megna and Pete Jurgensen Duo: Lakeside Tavern and Marina, 306 Woods Hollow Road, Gloversville, 7 p.m. No cover.
∫ Dan Lynaugh: Partner’s Pub & Grill, 21 S. William St., Johnstown, 7 p.m. No cover.
∫ The Remnants: Bleecker Street Church of Christ, 46 Spring St., Gloversville, 7 p.m. Free admission. Free refreshments will be served at intermission and dessert after the performance. Offerings will be taken for The Remnants.
Friday
∫ Doc Orloff Duo: Pines Golf Course, 126 Pine Ave., Northville, 7 p.m. No cover.
Saturday
∫ The Insolent Willies: Stump City Brewing, 521 W. Fulton St. Extension, Gloversville, starting 4 p.m. No cover.
∫ The Grin: Sport Island Pub and Restaurant, 108 Riverside Drive, Northville, 9 p.m. $6 cover.
