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Veterans and Active Military Personnel to be Honored with Free Admission to Magical Evening at Lake George

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On January 25, 2024, Winter’s Dream Welcomes Those Who Have Served and Those Who Are Serving Our Country!

LAKE GEORGE, NY — Lake George Winter’s Dream is proud to announce Military Appreciation Evening,  a special event to honor veterans and active military service members. On Thursday, January 25, 2024, the Lake George Winter’s Dream experience will be free for all active military and veterans. In addition, their guests will enjoy 20% off ticket prices. Attendees are required to show a valid form of military identification upon entry. Acceptable forms of ID include a Military ID, DD-214 with valid Driver’s License, Veteran’s ID Card or Veteran’s status on Driver’s license or Government-Issued ID Card.

Lake George Winter’s Dream draws on the rich emotions, sensations, and magic of the winter season in a series of multimedia installations that create an immersive, dreamlike experience. Located in the courtyard and on the bastions of the Fort William Henry Historic Fortress, Lake George Winter’s Dream takes place in a location with significant military history. The experience includes original music, lights and multimedia as visitors are immersed in six installations: First Snow, Winter Woods, Frozen Lake, Full Moons, Dreamscapes and Cabin of Dreams. Winter’s Dream is fully accessible to persons of all abilities.

Lake George Winter’s Dream is not just an attraction; it’s an exploration of the winter spirit, creating memories that last a lifetime. By offering free admission to active military and veterans on January 25, 2024, the Warren County Coalition aims to express gratitude for their service and provide an opportunity for these heroes to enjoy the magic of Winter’s Dream with their loved ones.

“We wanted to show our deep appreciation for the many sacrifices made by our military personnel and their loved ones.  Lake George Winter’s Dream is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of winter, and we are thrilled to share this experience with those who have served our country,” said Vincent Crocitto II, Chairman of the Warren County Coalition.

Complete details and a link to secure tickets for Military Appreciation Evening can be found at LakeGeorgeWintersDream.com/events. Each ticket to Lake George Winter’s Dream comes with a discount savings passport that unlocks special deals and pricing at attractions, lodging, restaurants, and retailers. Discounts range from 10-20 percent as well as buy one get one offers and more. Early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates and times.

Lake George Winter’s Dream received financial support from Warren County as part of the public-private effort to foster year-round tourism and local employment. This attraction is supported by Warren County Tourism/Lake George Area and the Warren County Coalition.

Lake George Winter’s Dream is created and produced by the award-winning multidisciplinary studio Moment Factory. Headquartered in Montreal, the studio also has other locations in Paris, Tokyo, New York City and Singapore. Since its inception in 2001, Moment Factory has created more than 500 unique projects worldwide, including the Lumina Night Walk and the AURA series. In collaboration with renowned artists, brands, museums, theme parks and cities, its productions span the globe and include such clients as the NBA, Changi Airport, Disney, Sony, Boston Museum of Science, Universal Studios, AT&T, the Reims Cathedral and Billie Eilish.

The Hyde Collection Receives Highest National Recognition From the American Alliance of Museums

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Glens Falls, NY—The Hyde Collection recently received reaccreditation from the American Alliance of
Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community. Of the
nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, 1,106 are currently accredited.

Recognized as the field’s gold standard for museum excellence for fifty years, AAM accreditation
signifies a museum’s quality and credibility to the entire museum community, governments and outside
agencies, and the museum-going public. The Accreditation Program helps to ensure the integrity and
accessibility of museum collections, reinforce the educational and public service roles of museums, and
promote good governance practices and ethical behavior.

Through a rigorous process of self-assessment and review by their peers, accredited museums
demonstrate they meet the museum community’s standards of best practices and are educational entities that are appropriate stewards of the collections and resources they hold in the public trust.
“We are very proud that The Hyde has received reaccreditation from AAM and are honored to be among a peer group of museums that share the Hyde’s commitment to professional excellence in all aspects of
museum operations,” said John Lefner, President and CEO of The Hyde Collection.

AAM accreditation recognizes a museum’s commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional
standards, and continued institutional improvement. Developed and sustained by museum professionals
for 50 years, the AAM’s museum accreditation program is the field’s primary vehicle for quality
assurance, self-regulation, and public accountability. It strengthens the museum profession by promoting practices that enable leaders to make informed decisions, allocate resources wisely, and remain financially and ethically accountable to provide the best possible service to the public.
The Hyde Collection is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

About The Hyde Collection

The Hyde is one of the Northeast’s exceptional small art museums with distinguished European and
American art collections. The core collection, acquired by Museum founders Charlotte and Louis Hyde,
includes works by such artists as Sandro Botticelli, Tintoretto, El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens,
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georges Seurat, and Pablo Picasso and American artists Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, James McNeill Whistler, and Anna Hyatt Huntington. The Museum’s Modern and Contemporary art collection features works by artists including Josef Albers, Dorothy Dehner, Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Robert Motherwell, Ben Nicholson, Robert Rauschenberg, and Bridget Riley. Today, The
Hyde offers significant national and international exhibitions and a packed schedule of events that help
visitors experience art in new ways. Visit www.hydecollection.org

Throughout the years, the Museum has expanded considerably from the historic Hyde home. It includes a modern museum complex with an auditorium, classroom, five galleries, and a state-of-the-art storage
facility.

The Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance is delighted to announce a special event, "Step Back in Time: Canal Life - Fun, Facts & Folklore," featuring an illustrated talk by Pattie Simone, the Executive Director.

Step Back in Time: Canal Life – Fun, Facts & Folklore

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The Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance is delighted to announce a special event, "Step Back in Time: Canal Life - Fun, Facts & Folklore," featuring an illustrated talk by Pattie Simone, the Executive Director.
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Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance Celebrates 35 Years with an Illustrated Talk

GLENS FALLS, NY – The Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance is delighted to announce a special event, “Step Back in Time: Canal Life – Fun, Facts & Folklore,” featuring an illustrated talk by Pattie Simone, the Executive Director. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Join us in commemorating 35 years of the Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance as we delve into the rich history of the 200-year-old Feeder Canal and Towpath Trail. This waterway has played a crucial role in shaping Glens Falls and other Adirondack communities. The evening promises to be an engaging experience for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating past through vintage photos, captivating stories of the individuals who lived and worked along the canal, and the exciting plans for trail and canal improvements. The Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance envisions enhancing this 4-season recreational gem for the benefit of the community.

This event is free of charge and will be hosted by the Folklife Center. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early. For more information and to stay updated, please visit www.crandalllibrary.org.

The Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, supported by the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 46: Advocating for the Trades – AGC NYS

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Brendan Manning, the Vice President of Education & Environment at AGC New York!

The AGC (Associated General Contractors) specializes in discovering and solving the problems caused by federal and state legislation that pertain to the trades, and informing and working with local tradespeople based on that information. Whether it’s by focusing on the legal side, directly training local business owners, or partnering with local organizations, the AGC is a fantastic Blue Collar advocate! Listen to this episode to learn more about their important mission!

Listen to the episode HERE!

Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 45: Revolutionizing Workforce Development with BoomNation

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Brent Flavin and David Johnson, co-founder & CEO, and Sales VP respectively of BoomNation! Finding workers and finding work – that’s the biggest challenge the trades are facing. BoomNation breaks through the drawbacks of job boards, combining effective professional services with a fun and personal user experience. If you breathe Blue and want to work Blue, BoomNation is your solution!

Listen to the episode HERE!

Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 44: Fabricating the Future

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Terrence Musto and Robert Manasier – the creator of Fabbro Industries, and the business mentor that helped him do it! From a humble start building custom bikes to running his own professional fabrication shop, Terrence’s business is a stunning example of the kind of value a business mentor like Robert can provide. Want to learn how to take that idea of yours to the next level? Listen to this episode to get a few clues!

Listen to the episode HERE!

Join WWAARC’s at their Winter Wonderland Holiday Tree Competition on Dec. 14!

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QUEENSBURY, NY — Embrace the spirit of the season with our Winter Wonderland Tree Competition, an enchanting event set to spread joy and festive cheer. Join us on Thursday, December 14, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 436 Quaker Rd, Queensbury, for a magical evening filled with music, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa Claus!

Highlights of the Event

  • Festive Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you stroll through our two locations, adorned with more than 45 beautifully decorated holiday trees.
  • Hot Cocoa Delight: Sip on complimentary hot chocolate as you wander through the Winter Wonderland. Warm up your heart and hands while enjoying the delightful decorations.
  • Sweet Treats: Indulge in candy canes, adding a touch of sweetness to your winter evening.
  • Musical Magic: Let the sounds of holiday tunes serenade you throughout the event, creating a harmonious backdrop to the festive festivities.

Vote for Your Favorite Tree Online

Don’t just be a spectator; become a part of the magic by voting for your favorite tree online. Your voice will contribute to the excitement as we crown the Winter Wonderland Tree Champion!

Donations Welcome

In the spirit of giving, we welcome any donations to support and enhance this community event. Your generosity will help make future celebrations even more magical.

Free Family-Friendly Community Event

This Winter Wonderland Tree Competition is a free, family-friendly event open to all. Bring your loved ones and share in the joy of the holiday season.

For more information, please visit: https://wwaarc.org/ww-trees-2023/

Buying Local – Episode 49: Building Better Culture with Tom Schin

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Buying Local Glens Falls

Episode 49: Building Better Culture with Tom Schin

Welcome to Buying Local!

Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County have no shortage of fantastic goods and services to offer! In this podcast, our host Mike Nelson will clue you in on the amazing gems hidden in your very own community!

Building Better Culture with Tom Schin

Episode 49

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Tom Schin, the man behind the important consulting business of Build Better Culture! Every organization thinks they have a great workplace culture – but not all of them actually do! Tom knows the secrets to employee satisfaction and retention… But you might be surprised by how inherent they are! Listen to this episode to find out more!

00:21 – What Do You Do? Nothing, I Just Got Fired Today!

02:10 – The Masks They Wear

03:44 – The Show Starts Proper

04:25 – 20% Scary: Starting Your Own Business

05:50 – A Brief History of Tom Schin

10:58 – Build Better Culture: Show That You Care!

13:36 – Don’t Just Be a Manager: Be a Leader!

16:10 – Tom Can Help… If You’re Willing to Change!

17:34 – Storytime with Tom Schin

18:06 – Target Markets, and Balancing Priorities

24:15 – The Five Towers Culture

27:20 – Do You Want to Be a Leader?

28:23 – Taking the Tension Out of Retention: The Power of Stay-Interviews

32:20 – What Does the Future Hold?

33:30 – Annual Reviews? NO! Talk Regularly!

34:56 – Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce Today!

36:10 – How to Get in Touch

36:47 – Shoutout to Brandi Tyler at Unbroken Athletics!

38:50 – Closing Remarks

PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY Business Report, or Five Towers Media.

Details

  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Tom Schin

  • Runtime

    39 min, 32 sec

  • Air Date

    December 11th, 2023

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Temple Beth El’s Latke Fest Set for  Sunday, December 10, 2023

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Please join Temple Beth El on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm for their Annual Latke Fest! It’s time for another year of food, music and fun! Now in its thirteenth year, Latke Fest continues to be a Glens Falls community celebration with  music, contests, latkes and more. Cooks and eaters of all ages, faiths and cooking abilities are welcome.

If you would like more information, or to join the cooking competition, please contact the Latke Fest organizers at latkefest@glensfallstemple.com.  The deadline for cooks is December 4, 2023, but spots are going fast. Join teams from Glens Falls community organizations and businesses, as well as aspiring cooks of all ages, faiths and cooking experience. The winning team earns the coveted title of “Golden Latke” along with prizes and bragging rights for the year. Awards also go to the best condiment. Cooks are encouraged to get creative with their tasty toppings.

In addition, the organizers are always seeking volunteers for the day of the event, along with sponsors at all levels for both monetary and in-kind donations. You don’t have to be a member of Temple Beth El, or Jewish, to participate. It’s time to come together and celebrate our community and the spirit of the holiday season. All are welcome!

Tickets are available at the door and tables can be reserved by calling the Temple office.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 5-11, and $200 for a reserved table (includes 8 tickets plus goodies). All proceeds go to support Temple Beth El and the Glens Falls Jewish community. Cash, check, PayPal or credit card accepted.

For more information, please contact latkefest@glensfallstemple.com or call the Temple Beth El office at 518-792-4364.

Latkes and Hanukkah

Hanukkah means “re-dedication.” The holiday is an eight-day celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Fried foods such as latkes and donuts are traditionally eaten on Hanukkah in commemoration of the day’s worth of oil that miraculously burned for eight days. This custom of eating fried foods on Hanukkah is at least nine hundred years old.

About Temple Beth El

Founded in 1924, Temple Beth El invites all traditional, inter-married, and non-traditional Jewish families and singles in our community and neighboring communities to join in our congregation. The mission of the congregation is to worship God in accordance with the faith of Judaism; to cultivate a love and understanding of Jewish heritage; to stimulate fellowship in the Jewish community and to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere; to practice the principles of righteousness, justice and unity in society at large; and to follow and further the teachings of Reform Judaism.

Holiday Pops! Concert Glens Falls Symphony

The Glens Falls Symphony Joins High School Choruses for Holiday Pops! Concert on December 10

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Holiday Pops! Concert Glens Falls Symphony
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‘Tis the season to immerse yourself in the festive melodies of the Glens Falls Symphony at their Holiday Pops! Concert. They will be performing their long-time holiday favorites on December 10 at 4pm. Joining the musicians and Music Director Charles Peltz on stage will be NewsChannel 13’s Mark Mulholland, who will be reading “’Twas the night Before Christmas”. Musical magic will unfold with timeless pieces by Johannes Brahms (“Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”), the classic J.S. Bach composition “Wachet Auf,” and crowd-pleasers such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

Music Director Charles Peltz has invited his director colleagues who lead the choruses of Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and Queensbury High Schools to bring their top voices to join in the music-making. Each high school chorus will sing a work with the orchestra alone, and then they will join together for the finale.

The Symphony is also reviving a much-beloved holiday tradition of inviting local celebrities to campaign for the baton to conduct the orchestra. This year, after a 4-year hiatus from the silly fun of this event, the conductor candidates who have put their hat in the ring are: Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, GF Hospital VP and Musician Ray Agnew, and Glens Falls School District Superintendent Dr. Krislynn Dengler. Each one has already begun vying for the baton by posting on social media and attracting “voters” at the fall Symphony concerts. Each vote costs $10, and all proceeds go to the Glens Falls Symphony educational and performance programs. 

In celebration of the Symphony’s 40th anniversary season, the holiday concert will be joining forces with the WAIT House, which serves runaway and homeless youth in upstate NY. Families and any audience members who come to the concert are encouraged to bring items that the center can use, such as: dish soap, laundry detergent, tall and small garbage bags, batteries, light bulbs, cereal, canned soups, rice, tortilla shells & taco seasoning packets, pasta sauce and tomato sauce, peanut butter, jelly, salsa, canned tuna, or canned fruit/vegetables/beans. 

Executive Director Jennifer Brink shares, “This holiday concert is a favorite tradition for so many people in our region and beyond. We are especially delighted this year to be joining forces with the choral students from the three high schools to bring musical joy to so many people. This year, tickets are selling sooner than they ever have, so we encourage people to get their preferred seats soon. We invite people in the community to bring new items to donate for the homeless youth in our region, and in this way, we can all celebrate the spirit of giving at this special time of year.”

Concert Sponsor: Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company 

Program

  • Christmas Fantasy                              
  • A Holst Christmas – with Glens Falls High School Chorus- Meredith Reed, Director
  • Lo, how a rose e’er blooming Johannes Brahms
  • Night Before Christmas – with Narration by News13 Anchor Mark Mulholland
  • Homeward Bound – with Queensbury High School Chorus-Matt Gaulin, Director
  • Wachet Auf, ruft uns die stimme

Intermission

  • Christmas Eve 
  • There’s Christmas in the Air              
  • The First Noel – with Hudson Falls High School Chorus- Diane Havern, Director
  • All I Want for Christmas is You!
  • Sleigh Ride – with Conductor’s Contestants: Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, GF Hospital VP and Musician Ray Agnew, Glens Falls School District Superintendent Dr. Krislynn Dengler vying for the chance to conduct Leroy Anderson’s beloved “Sleigh Ride”
  • O Come, All ye Faithful        
  • Christmas Festival                  
  • We Wish you a Merry Christmas     

About Glens Falls Symphony 

Since Maestro Charles Peltz’ arrival in 2000, the fully professional Glens Falls Symphony has performed a dynamic repertoire, regularly including musical premieres and world-renowned guest artists while expanding musical offerings to include family concerts, summer pops programs and more. Cited as “one of the great orchestras of our country” by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner, the orchestra comprises professional musicians who come from all over the Northeast to perform.

Glens Falls Symphony 
2023-24 Season
All concerts on Sunday at 4pm
Glens Falls High School Auditorium
Free Pre-Concert Talk at 3pm (FREE with price of Ticket) 

TICKETS 

Season and single tickets are priced in three tiers: (Tier 3/2/1)

  • Season Tickets: $105/$90/$72
  • Adult: $26/$33/$39
  • Student: $10 
  • NEW! Family Season Ticket: Two Adults and Two Children: $165 for all Three Remaining Concerts.

Location: Glens Falls High School Auditorium, 10 Quade St, Glens Falls, NY 12801

For information regarding ticket pricing and seating for season, visit www.theglensfallssymphony.org, call the Symphony office at (518) 793-1348 or stop by the office, upstairs in the LARAC Gallery building: 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.