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.
∫ Linda Hinkle — artist of the month: Frothingham Free Library, 28 W. Main St., Fonda. The artwork exhibit can be viewed during library hours. The work will be on display through August.
∫ Janene Bouck — Sacandaga Valley Arts Network Gallery photography exhibit: Northville Library, 341 S. Third St., Northville. The exhibit will be on display through the end of August.
∫ Kevin Kuhne featured artist: Micropolis Gallery, 30 N. Main St., Gloversville. Kuhne works in watercolor as the main medium and mixed media constructions. 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 August from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
∫2019 New York State Summer Art Show: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, 2736 Route 30, Gloversville. The fourth annual state Summer Art Show, celebrating the work of artists from across the state through Oct. 23. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Open to the public. Free will donations accepted. Call (518) 661-9932 for more information.
Concerts/ daytime music
Saturday
∫ Linda Lee and the Fox Creek Band: Pawling Hall, 86 N. Pawling St., Hagaman, 4 p.m. $10 cover. All are welcome.
Concerts/ family-friendly, alcohol free
Friday
∫ The Ethan Ullman Comedy Show with special host Justin K. Rivers: Dorn Space, 99 N. Main St., Gloversville, 7 p.m. $10 cash at door. A show featuring John McCarthy, Jason Kelts and the Electric City Puppets. Justin K. Rivers will be filling in for Ethan Ullman as guest host.
Saturday
∫ Color Splash Fun Run & Walk: Paul Nigra Center for the Creative Arts, 2736 Route 30, Gloversville. Registration 9 a.m.. Run begins at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Arts Center. The entry fee is $25 per person (advance registration) and $30 in person the day of the event. Children 5 and younger are admitted free (no shirt provided). Throughout the family fun course, runners and walkers will be splashed with washable color dust. The dust is non-toxic and washable. The race will not be timed. Participants will be able to purchase fun items the day of the event such as sunglasses, socks, rainbow wigs and tutus. Water will be available on site. There will also be food for sale and music during our Color Splash Party. Call the Nigra Arts Center at (518) 661-9932 to register or for more information.
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.
Fairs
Today
∫ 2019 Mayfield Bannertown Fair: N. School St., Mayfield, 6 to 11 p.m. Head on down to the Bannertown Fair for great food, rides and music. Also this year, expect more crafters and vendors.
Friday
∫ 2019 Mayfield Bannertown Fair: N. School St., Mayfield, 6 to 11 p.m. Head on down to the Bannertown Fair for great food, rides and music. Also this year, expect more crafters and vendors.
Saturday
∫ 2019 Mayfield Bannertown Fair: N. School St., Mayfield, noon to 11 p.m. Head on down to the Bannertown Fair for great food, rides and music. Also this year, expect more crafters and vendors.
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.
∫ Woodstock at 50, a short documentary by Greg Hitchcock, veteran filmmaker and journalist: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St., Gloversville, 5:30 p.m. Celebrate August 1969 with a music festival that defined a generation.
Tuesday
∫ Pop-up Zumba class: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St., Gloversville, 5:30 p.m.
Movie
Tuesday
∫ “Finding Normal”: 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 not rated.
Nightlife
Today
∫ J. Marco: 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.
Friday
∫ The Doc Orloff Duo: Pines Bar and Grill at Sacandaga Golf Course, 126 Pine Ave., Northville, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
∫ Third Rail: Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.. No cover.
Saturday
∫ Third Rail: Sport Island Pub, 108 Riverside Blvd., Northville, 9 p.m. Cover charge.
Tours
Monday
∫ Renovated building tour: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St., 4 p.m. Tours take approximately one hour and will be conducted by Christine Pesses, board of trustees member. Attendees meet Pesses in the main lobby under the dome.
