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North Country ARTS Opened “Celebration Exhibit”

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 21, 2022. Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts, Local Leads.

On Saturday, November 19th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, North Country ARTS hosted an open house for their ”Celebration Exhibit” in their main gallery at Suite #120 in The Shirt Factory. The atmosphere was festive as patrons, art lovers, artists and community members mingled throughout the gallery.

The day before the event, Artist Colleen Shannon spoke of the two pieces that she was featuring and the process of creating her art. She said, “I love a blank canvas, because the possibilities are endless with a blank canvas.” When filling out her canvas, Colleen sometimes uses word prompts, or simple swatches of color. As she adds to the canvas, the image begins to take form; at that point, the process starts to slow down. There are times during the process that she has to walk away from the piece and give her thoughts time to evolve… She admits that it can be hard to know when a piece is finished, and that she has occasionally taken paintings too far and had to start over. But, when a painting is just right and near completion, she adds texture to it. Colleen is currently exhibiting two of her creations: Never Alone and Wanderlust.

During the opening, artist Paige was a welcoming presence at the wine, cider and apple bar. Paige and partner Prince own and operate Pastel Prince out of the Garden Level of The Shirt Factory. They provided two pieces for the show – Daddy Krumpus and Surreal Celebration. Surreal Celebration is a commentary on modern society’s programming of youth and the evolution of finding one’s own way through life’s challenges.

The exhibit will be open to the public for six weeks, and can be viewed Thursday through Sunday, between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Paintings and ceramics will be on display and for sale through the holiday season. For more information, email Info@northcountryarts.org, or check out the website at NorthCountryArts.org

Successful Opening for Park & Elm

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Food, Local Leads, Workforce.

Park & Elm – the new lunch spot and market – held a successful open house on Saturday, November 19th. This new Glens Falls hotspot features grocery items and a delicatessen. Customers wandered the aisles, appreciating both the offerings and the decor. During the opening, Park & Elm offered a casual look around, the opportunity to order from the deli, and purchase grocery items. There were also samples offered by The Argyle Cheese Farmer! Glens Falls mayor Bill Collins, fifth ward supervisor Ben Driscoll, and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner were among those in attendance for the opening.

This was only the beginning for the location, as a full restaurant will also share the space: Doc’s Restaurant – which closed its doors on that same evening – will be rebranding and filling the restaurant space. Doc’s originally operated across the street out of the Park Theater, but was in need of more space due to rising demand. Park & Elm will be focusing on farm to table ingredients provided by local producers. The market is located at 19 Park Street, and will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The restaurant space was also on display during the opening. The exposed brick walls, dark wooden tables and electric blue accent walls promise to create a perfect dining atmosphere.

The restaurant’s mailing list is focusing on building that excitement in days to come. It will be used to keep customers up to date on when the opening will be taking place, as well as offer opportunities to be among the first to make reservations. The Park & Elm restaurant is expected to open in December. For more information, visit Park-Elm.com.

The Wood Theater Presents School Of Rock: The Musical

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 18, 2022. Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts, Local Leads.

Thursday, November 17th… School of Rock: The Musical opened at The Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls N.Y… And it’s a Hit!

School of Rock: The Musical will run though Sunday, November 20th. Tickets are either $20 or $30, depending on the day of the performance. Theater-goers have raved about the show, noting that they loved the range of emotion that the performance inspired, thanks to the incredibly talented cast! Amanda Rabine of Fort Edward, New York, took her daughter Spencer to the show. She said afterward, “We laughed, we sang, I cried, and we never stopped smiling!”

School of Rock: The Musical is based on the popular 2003 film starring Jack Black. The main character – Dewey Finn – is a washed up rock star wannabe turned substitute teacher by a chance turn of fate; he then seizes the opportunity to teach his students about the power of music! The first adaptation of this movie to the stage was on Broadway in 2015, and its lasting success is a true testament to its quality!

The Wood Theater is located at 207 Glen Street, in the heart of Glens Falls. This theater is a non-profit, year-round event space; nearly 350 events happen at the 300-seat theater every year! The Wood Theater’s mission is to promote cultural and artistic endeavors which help foster economic development, and improve the quality of life in the Glens Falls area. For tickets or more information, visit Woodtheater.org

NYS Volleyball Tournament Returns To The Cool Insuring Arena

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 18, 2022. Posted in Community, Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

The New York State Public High School Girls’ Volleyball Tournament will return to the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th. This is the 16th year that the Cool Insuring Arena has hosted the tournament.

The event features competition between five classes, and four teams qualify in each class. During pool play, teams will play each other once. Then, the top two teams (determined by the pool play records) will advance to the finals, with tie-breakers used as needed.

Opening ceremonies are set to begin at 7:45 AM on Saturday morning. At 8:30 AM, the morning pool play will begin, and the afternoon pool play is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM. The finals on Sunday will start at 10:00 AM for Class D, 12:00 PM for Class AA and C, and 2:00 PM for Class A and B. The competing teams this session will include Lake George, Shenendehowa, Burnt Hills, and Galway.

The Cool Insuring Arena is not providing ticket services for this event. To purchase tickets, go to https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAA; tickets must be purchased digitally! Prices will come to $11.50 per ticket with all fees included.

You’re Invited…. Park & Elm to Host Open House November 19

Written by Staff Report on November 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Downtown, Featured, Food, Local Leads, News.

Park Street Hospitality invites you to the Park & Elm open house on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 (7am-9pm) in downtown Glens Falls.

Park & Elm Open House

Developed by Park Street Hospitality, the same team that operates Doc’s Restaurant and The Park Theater, Park & Elm is a multi-concept eatery featuring a gourmet food market, delicatessen and fine dining restaurant located in downtown Glens Falls.

The open house will celebrate the initial stage in launching Park & Elm. The market and delicatessen will be fully open to the public with the restaurant opening date to be announced.

This event will feature samples of house-made products, local goods and more. In addition, tours of the bar and dining room will be available, along with a chance to be among the first customers to sign-up for the exclusive restaurant opening next month.

“The team and I are beyond excited to welcome the community into our new space. Whether you are looking for a date night out on the town, a quick sandwich on your lunch break, or all of the fixings to make a gourmet meal at home, I hope that Park & Elm will offer a little something for everyone.” – Ben Miller (Operations Manager, Park Street Hospitality)

A Metropolitan Market in Hometown, USA

The market and delicatessen will feature farm-to-table ingredients, highlighting local produce and dairy products, a deli counter with artisanal meats and cheeses, house-made breads, charcuterie, baked goods and desserts, as well as imported specialty products from across the globe.

There will be an in-house butcher with a focus on premium meats, such as organic and free-range poultry, certified angus beef, heritage breed pork, sustainably caught seafood and more. In addition, basic grocery necessities will be available for purchase.

Fast-casual breakfast and lunch counter service will be available until 4pm, featuring a variety of breakfast items, deli sandwiches, soups, salads and house-made baked goods. There will be a prepared foods section that will include individual entrées and family-style meals to-go.

A New Era of Fine Dining

Building on the reputation established by Doc’s Restaurant, Park & Elm will continue to elevate its high-quality food and beverage programs. Curated by executive chef, Matthew J. Delos, the restaurant will continue to showcase quality local ingredients, featuring the quintessential dishes that everyone knows and loves, while elevating the dining experience with creative flair and flavor combinations.

Park Street Hospitality’s beverage programs have garnered attention throughout the Capital Region. Park & Elm will provide the ideal environment to elevate these programs through continuous innovation and creativity, including a state of the art wine dispensing and preservation system. The dining room will also feature an expanded cocktail menu curated by lead bartender, Ethan McKee.

Further Information

Park & Elm is located at 19 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801. The market will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 7am – 9pm. The restaurant will be opening mid-December and will mark the completion of Park & Elm.

The Strand Welcomes NYC Ballet Company’s Performance of Ragtime and Beatles Ballet

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts, Local Leads.

The Chevalier Ballet Company is a professional ballet touring company that will be performing at The Strand Theater on November 18th and 19th.

On Friday, November 18th at 7:30 PM, the company will present Sara Knight’s original “Beatles Ballet”: this ballet performance will feature Beatles tribute band “Across The Pond”, who will play all your Beatles favorites including A Day in the Life, Eleanor Rigby, Strawberry Fields Forever, I Am a Walrus, Girls, Black Bird, and Something.

The ballet initially premiered in New York City in October of 2018, at Hunter College’s Danny Kaye Theater; The Chevalier Ballet Company first premiered their take on the ballet at The Strand on December 1, 2018.

Next, on Saturday, November 19th at 1:30 PM, the company will present another of Sara Knight’s originals: “Ballet Meets Joplin”. This performance will feature Jonathan Newell playing the music of Scott Joplin; the original “King of Ragtime” who wrote over 40 ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas that took the world by storm in the early 1900s. The ballet features an on-stage piano as its central piece, which the dancers revolve around.

Additionally, the Chevalier Ballet Company was recently granted non-profit status; they perform not only in traditional theatrical settings, but also in outreach settings such as retirement homes, schools, and hospitals.

Tickets for these two performances are $15.00 each, and can be purchased at The Strand Box Office by calling (518) 832-3438, or on location at 210 Main Street, in Hudson Falls, New York. For more information about the show, visit Chevalier!

Small Steps To Lower Your Environmental Impact This Holiday Season

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 17, 2022. Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food, Home & Garden.

The environment and humanity’s impact on it has been a hot topic for decades now. Here are some simple tips to reduce your impact on the environment this holiday season and beyond…

Photo: Crandall Pond Crandall Park Glens Falls

One of the things that people look forward to during the holidays is seeing friends and family, but that quality time can potentially be spent with a lower impact on the environment. The key word? Carpooling! With so many people moving about during the holiday season, there can be concerns about traffic; Carpooling effectively reduces the number of cars on the road, to improve your own experience as well as those of other families. Another potential option is public transportation. If you take the time to research the public transportation options that are available during the holiday in your community, you may find it to be a safe and efficient way to travel during the holidays, which also reduces your carbon footprint.

Small substitutions on the holiday menu can also have a positive impact on the environment: adding a vegetarian or vegan option to your usual menu can lower the carbon emissions associated with your food. A great place to get vegetables for the holiday season is a local farmers’ market; this will help support your community, lower your carbon emissions, and make a high quality meal this holiday season. Supporting a local farmers’ market can also add a fun and festive outing with family and friends to your holiday calendar!

If the dessert course is more your speed, consider making a “no-bake” dessert this season; some excellent and delicious options in this category include peanut butter bars, puddings of all sorts, and candied (or caramel) apples!

Plan on controlling your recipe’s output to minimize food waste. If you do have leftovers, store them in a reusable container: try to avoid using single use plastic bags, plastic wrap and tin foil.

Another good option is to remember to lower your thermostat before you leave your house for the holidays. This – in addition to unplugging your devices, turning off lights (or putting them on timers) and making sure your windows are all firmly closed – can not only reduce your environmental impact this season, but lower your electric and heating bills too!

Finally, when stringing up those festive holiday lights, consider using LED bulbs to save energy and reduce emissions. Also, consider using a timer so that the lights are only on when you want them to be.

Whatever your choices this holiday season, keep the environment in mind; you’ll find that your options are just as festive and fun, and can have a positive impact, too!

Doc’s Restaurant is Moving to Park & Elm

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured, Food, Local Leads.

Doc’s Restaurant – which is currently located in the historic Park Theater – will soon be moving across the street, with their last night of service on Saturday, November 19th. This move is part of a rebranding of Doc’s Restaurant, which will be called “Park & Elm”. At their current location, the kitchen can serve up to 60-65 people and the dining room could hold up to 50 guests; however, due to special events and high demand, Doc’s needed a larger kitchen and more space… When Doc’s would have a special event with 50 people or more, the restaurant would have to close because the original facility could not support both the event and regular dining.

Elizabeth and Ben Miller are the power behind the revitalization of this section of downtown Glens Falls. The mother and son team have invested in this area to fill a void in the community, and so Park & Elm will be a restaurant and specialty market. The specialty market and deli will feature local products as well as craft beer, in addition to specialty meats and cheeses as well as more common grocery items. The Millers crafted this concept with the neighborhood in mind; Glens Falls Hospital is within walking distance of Park & Elm. This creates a built-in customer base of hospital employees and visitors alike!

The market and deli will have an open house on Saturday, November 19th from 7am-9pm; this will also the final night of service across the street at Doc’s. The market and deli will be fully open to the public, with the restaurant’s opening date still to be announced; the move will be conducted over the next few weeks. Gift certificates that were purchased at Doc’s will be honored at the new restaurant.

The executive chef – Matthew J. Delos – will have the same role at Park & Elm. To sum up: Park & Elm will be substantially bigger than Doc’s Restaurant. The dining room will be able to seat 85 guests inside, and 60 additional guests on the patio. For more information, please visit park&elm.com

Glens Falls Farmers Market Winters in Aviation Mall

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Food, Local Leads.

The Glens Falls Farmers Market finished up its outdoor market on October 29, 2022. The indoor market runs on Saturdays from November 5, 2022- April 29, 2023. It is located in the food court area of the Aviation Mall. The indoor farmers market creates a relaxed ambiance with festive music. The food court fades away and the environment is welcoming and jovial.

The Glens Falls Farmers Market Association has been bringing locally grown, produced and crafted products to communities around Glens Falls since 1976. The Glens Falls Market is a “Producers Only” Market. This means that the people who are selling the goods have also grown or produced these items.

Alleged Farm has a stand at the Farmers Market. Their offerings include eclectic vegetables. Some of these vegetables, like quince, are popular in Europe but can be grown in our local climate. Alleged Farm features asian greens and likes to highlight different flavors and textures.

Alleged Farm is located in Easton, New York. The fields have been farmed since 1788. Stewardship of the land is very important. This stewardship includes sustainable practices. Crop rotation, reduced tillage, and the use of cover crops and compost are tools that are used to maintain healthy soil.

Alleged Farm participates in community supported agriculture known as CSA. Community supported agriculture is a crop sharing system that connects producers with consumers. The consumer subscribes to the farm. This arrangement creates several rewards for both the consumer and the farmer. The advantage for farmers is that they get to start marketing their food before the 16 hour days in the fields begin. They receive payment early in the season which helps with cash flow, and they build relationships with the people that eat their food.

The advantages for consumers is that they are getting ultra fresh food. They are exposed to new vegetables and ways of preparing them. Kids in the family are more open to trying new vegetables if they know the farm that the vegetables came from. Consumers can also feel good about helping to support a local farm.

As the concept of community supported agriculture has taken shape and expanded variations of the idea have been introduced. The “Mix and Match” or “Market Style” CSA have become popular. This allows the consumer to create their own box or bag of veggies. There are sometimes limitations, like only allowing one box of strawberries per family. CSA’s have branched out. Some farmers offer eggs, homemade bread, meat, cheese and flowers.

Community supported agriculture is not just a transaction, it is a shared risk model. The consumer pays up front for the entire season and the farmer tries to create an abundant box each week. However, if the harvest is light, the consumer will not be reimbursed. This idea of shared risk helps to create a sense of community. When things go wrong the community commiserates together and when things go well they celebrate together. Thomas Christenfeld is the Alleged Farmer and has CSA shares available. To learn more visit the website Theallegedfarmer, or call (518) 692-9065. You can also visit their farm stand at the Glens Falls Farmers Market.

Aldi Stores Offering 2019 Thanksgiving Price Rewind

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Food, Local Leads.

Aldi is a local favorite around the Glens Falls area. Aldi is known for having low prices and this store knows their shoppers. This year inflation rates have soared. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicated that the inflation rate for food increased 11% in September alone. Shoppers are spending more and getting less. This prompted Aldi to feature a Thanksgiving Rewind to 2019 prices. Items that are often purchased for Thanksgiving will be offered at 2019 prices. Aldi’s Price Rewind will translate to a savings of up to 30% on some Thanksgiving favorites. The Thanksgiving Price Rewind started on November 2, 2022.

Aldi operates under a no-frills principle. This concept and selling private label items helps Aldi keep its prices down. One of the unique systems that Aldi features is a cart rental system. The shopper rents the shopping cart for a quarter. When they are done with their shopping they return the cart and the quarter is returned. This rental system saves the company labor costs. It eliminates the time and labor to retrieve abandoned shopping carts. Aldi’s popularity has soared and it is on track to be the third largest grocery chain store behind Walmart and Kroger.

Dave Rinaldo is the President of Aldi US. He said in a press release, “Providing amazing products at the absolute lowest prices is what we’ve always done, and we know right now that’s more important than ever. We expect to welcome tens of millions of customers in our stores this Thanksgiving season, and we want them to know they can count on us. So why not attempt that additional side dish this year, or invite over a few more friends or family members? You can rest easy knowing Aldi has your back this Thanksgiving, and beyond.”

The Thanksgiving Price Rewind will be available in US locations nationwide in-store and online between November 2nd – November 29th 2022. Visit aldi.com for more information.