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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.

Glens Falls Symphony Children's Concert 2023

Glens Falls Symphony Presented Lucinda y Las Flores de la Nochebuena to 1500 School Children in the Adirondack Park

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Glens Falls Symphony Children's Concert 2023
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Glens Falls Symphony presented a special performance of Lucinda y Las Flores de la Nochebuena by Evan Mack and Josh McGuire, American composers, librettists, pianists and friends. 

The opera stars of Seagle Festival, in Schroon Lake, NY vocalists Laura Santamaria, Tiffanie Trujillo, Daniel Esteban Lugo, and Dante Mireles along with our fully professional symphony musicians presented this coming of age, Christmas opera based on the Mexican folktale of the poinsettia.

Students from Queensbury, Lake George, Warrensburg, Ticonderoga, Indian Lake and the Kings School attended this school-day concert at the Warrensburg Middle School/ High School Auditorium on Friday, November 17 with three 42 min performances starting at 9:00am.  

Executive Director Jennifer Brink says “Sharing the tremendous range of the orchestra sounds with young people who may never have heard these instruments before is a wondrous thing. We are delighted that after several years of planning, the children in our region can hear the talented musicians of the Glens Falls Symphony in a concert designed just for them. We hope to continue this program with new concerts each year so that the Glens Falls Symphony forms a critical piece of every local child’s cultural education. We feel we have a duty to share this great art with children, and to contribute to building the arts audiences of tomorrow.”

Music Director Charles Peltz shares, “If we ever wonder whether what we do or what we stand for is “real”, if we ever question whether the human spirit responds naturally, genuinely, to great classical music, this past Friday, November 17 is the answer to the question. Children responded to the production with wonder and amazement – you could hear pins drop throughout the performance. They were riveted.  They clapped with great enthusiasm at the ends of arias and laughed at the humorous parts of the story. These were young people in their most natural state, ready to be engaged by something unique and good. We were so proud to produce such meaningful musical experiences.”

Each character in Lucinda was represented in brilliant fusion of the opera with a traditional children’s Mexican story regarding the birth of the poinsettia flowers! This could have been the first and only opera that many Adirondack Park students have ever experienced. This beautiful opera educates children, touches their hearts and illuminates the understanding, and true meaning behind the power of gift giving. One objective of presenting live music by professional musicians in this way is to inspire more young people to take up band and orchestra instruments when the opportunity comes. 

The concert is supported by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. The Charles R. Wood Foundation, and the JM MacDonald Foundation. 

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.

About Seagle Festival 

Seagle Festival is the premiere opera and musical theater producing organization in the Adirondack Region of upstate New York, and the oldest and one of the most distinguished summer vocal training programs in the United States, founded in 1915 by renowned singer and voice teacher Oscar Seagle. Over our 100+ year history, Seagle Festival has transitioned from a successful family-run business to a well-established non-profit organization, run and staffed by leaders in the field of opera and musical theater performances and vocal training, and overseen by a committed and diverse board of directors.

The non-profit corporation Seagle Music Colony, Inc. doing business as Seagle Festival has deep roots in the town of Schroon Lake, New York but serves a much larger community of artists and staff that have participated or worked at Seagle Festival and now live and work across the country and around the world. The mission, vision and values of Seagle Festival include a commitment to the highest quality performances for our devoted audiences and top-notch vocal training for aspiring vocalists of all backgrounds and identities.

About Evan Mack

Believing that opera should be theater grounded in climatic expression that delivers larger-than-life stories and music that harnesses the full athletic thrill of singing, Evan Mack has devoted much of his compositional life to opera and song.  His first major operatic composition, where he served as both composer and librettist, was Angel of the Amazon.  “Angel” premiered in May of 2011 by Encompass New Opera Theatre at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City and was subsequently released on CD worldwide by Albany Records.  Two years later, Fresno State Opera Theater premiered The Secret of Luca. This was the first of several collaborations with librettist Joshua McGuire.  In August 2016, their American grand opera Roscoe premiered at Seagle Music Colony to rave reviews.  Roscoe received its orchestral world premiere with the Albany Symphony starring Metropolitan Opera star Deborah Voigt.  In between the two large scale projects, Mack & McGuire found time to write the first ever opera for Twitter #IsOperaDead – an opera in 5 acts lasting one minute and forty seconds.

Their Christmas opera for children, Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena is quickly becoming a holiday standard with yearly productions by San Francisco Opera, Opera in the Heights and Fresno State Opera, who commissioned the opera.  The one-act opera The Ghosts of Gatsby premiered by Samford Opera in Birmingham, AL in 2019 and won the National Opera Association’s Argento Chamber Opera Competition. Mack & McGuire’s latest, Yeltsin in Texas! premiered in 2020 by TCU and Opera in the Heights. It’s now in development to become a musical comedy!

Evan Mack has proven as deft at song writing as he is in opera.  His song A Little More Perfect is a setting of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s final paragraph of the Marriage Equality Decision by the Supreme Court in 2015.  Premiering at Seagle Music Colony in 2015, it has quickly become a favorite of many baritones including Michael Mayes, Daniel Okulich and Michael Miller to name a few.  The song had its professional premiere at the Glimmerglass Festival in 2016 and the orchestral premiere at the Fort Worth Opera Festival in 2017.  His new cycle If Only Lenny Were Here, which celebrates the life of Leonard Bernstein had its world premiere with the Schenectady Symphony in October of 2018. 

Evan was named “2018 Professional of the Year” by Musical America, was a composing fellow at the John Duffy Composers Institute and a resident artist at Yaddo.  He is currently published with Hal Leonard, Alfred, and Amazon.  Evan is a Teaching Professor at Skidmore College. He lives in Ticonderoga, NY with his wife, Kristin and two sons, Carter and Henry.

About Joshua McGuire 

Joshua has written librettos for The Secret of Luca, (based on the novel by Ignazio Silone) and Roscoe (based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winner William Kennedy) with music by Evan Mack. In October 2016, Roscoe received a full performance by the Albany Symphony featuring soprano Deborah Voigt in the lead role of Veronica. His collaboration with Mack also produced Lucinda y Las Flores de la Nochebuena, a children’s opera commissioned by the Fresno State Opera Theatre. Since premiering in 2016, the opera has played for over 25,000 children, including annual performances by the San Francisco Opera Guild. Mack & McGuire’s one-act opera The Ghosts of Gatsby, based on the life of Zelda Fitzgerald, won the the National Opera Association’s 2019 Dominick Argento Prize for contemporary opera, with subsequent productions by Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory and Opera Las Vegas, among others. 

Yeltsin in Texas! — a comedy about the fall of the U.S.S.R. commissioned and premiered by Opera in the Heights and Texas Christian University in February 2020 — is currently being expanded and developed into a full-length musical theatre piece with The Blueprint Project. McGuire is currently developing A Nearer Mother with Evan Mack (based on the life of AIDS activist Ruth Coker Burks), as well as a multimedia opera entitled Siddhartha (after the novel by Hermann Hesse) with composer Murray Hidary.

In 2015, McGuire was commissioned to write a libretto for Washington National Opera’s American Opera Initiative, and the resulting one-act opera, Alexandra, with music by David Clay Mettens, was premiered at the Kennedy Center. He is also the author of The Secret of Music: a look at the listening life, a book of essays on music and mindfulness. McGuire is the recipient of fellowships from Yaddo, Opera America, and the the American Center for New Works Development.  

McGuire currently teaches at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. He studied at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he pursued Master’s work in both guitar and orchestral conducting, holding assistantships in both areas. As an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University, he took the Bachelor of Music summa cum laude as well as High Honors in English Literature for his thesis on musical structures in the work of James Joyce. He currently resides in Nashville with his wife, pianist and conductor Jennifer McGuire, their son Thomas, and a basset hound.

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)
3-Concert 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.

Ladylily’s Place in Saratoga Springs to Host 2nd Annual Artisans Christmas Pop-Up Market

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Dive into the festive spirit of the season at the 2nd Annual Artisans Christmas Market, proudly presented by Ladylily’s Place. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm, at the enchantingly decorated Ladylily’s Place, 4300 NY-50 Suite 106 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In case of snow, catch the magic on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm.

Saratoga Springs, recently listed as one of the Most Festive Christmas Towns in the USA by House Beautiful sets the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary event. Immerse yourself in a wonderland of creativity as we showcase some of the region’s top artisans, each contributing to the festive atmosphere.

Shop unique, locally-produced and hand-crafted items. One-of-a-kind gifts including cookies, candles, jewelry, leathercraft, and more for everyone on your list. Sip complimentary coffee and cocoa while you shop! Looking for something uniquely special this year? Come to our Christmas market and have your photo taken in our charmingly decorated bakery. Shop while you wait for us to print your photo on a delicious cookie ornament. You can gift it as a keepsake, hang it on your tree or eat it on Christmas Eve. Check out our website for more details: www.ladylilysplace.com.

Join Mrs. Claus for delightful cookies from 2 to 4 pm. Admission is free, making this event accessible to all.

A few featured artisans include:

Ladylily’s Place is still accepting vendor applications. Secure your space by emailing eatcookies@ladylilys.com or calling 518-886-1203.

For more information, please visit our website or Facebook.

Specializing in delectable, cookie-masterpieces, our brand is centered on creating community through cookies. We’re looking forward to bringing local artisans together, providing a place to shop local and support our community this holiday season.

ABOUT LADYLILY’S PLACE

For over three years, we have served businesses and private clients by creating custom-cookie gifts. We take immense pride in our business and the quality of our product. We think baked goods should be delicious, while also being artistic and interesting. We believe there is nothing better than enjoying a freshly baked cookie with your best friend, celebrating an accomplishment, or sharing a laugh. We started this adventure with the goal of crafting magical moments and personalized cookies for you to share with the people you love. Each cookie you taste is a memory… we want them to be great ones!  

Honoring Veterans with a Special Brew: Adirondack Brewery’s DD-214 Blonde IPA

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In a heartwarming tribute to Veterans Day, Adirondack Brewery has crafted something truly special this year. A group of veterans, led by Adirondack Brewery Brewer Bob Shafer, who himself served 6 years in the US Air Force, came together to create a limited-edition beer: DD-214, a blonde IPA.

This unique brewing initiative began in 2020 as Brewer Bob Shafer’s way of honoring fellow veterans. The result is DD-214, a flavorful and distinctive blonde IPA that pays homage to the camaraderie and shared experiences of those who have served.

Behind the scenes, the veterans at Adirondack Brewery poured their dedication and passion into the brewing process. The attached behind-the-scenes photos capture the spirit of collaboration and the artistry involved in crafting this special beverage.

Tomorrow, on November 11th, Adirondack Brewery is extending a heartfelt thank you to veterans by offering them a complimentary pint of DD-214 with the purchase of a food menu item. This gesture is a small token of appreciation for the immense sacrifices and contributions made by our servicemen and women.

For those eager to savor DD-214, the blonde IPA will be available on draft and in cans for take-home enjoyment. Additionally, it will be proudly served at the Lake George American Legion Post 374.

The return of DD-214 on Friday is a celebration of craftsmanship and camaraderie. Adirondack Brewery expresses gratitude to Brewer Bob Shafer and the group of veterans whose collective effort brings this limited edition blonde IPA to life.

For more information, visit Adirondack Brewery at https://adkbrewery.com/, and follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AdkPubBrewery.

Celebrating a Tapestry of Women’s Stories: Pop-Up Exhibition at Crandall Library by Connie Harris Farrington

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GLENS FALLS, NY — Renowned quilter Connie Harris Farrington, with over five decades of quilting expertise, presents a captivating collection of 18 whimsical quilts. These masterpieces, created over the past 30 years, pay homage to women from all walks of life, spanning various eras. They vividly encapsulate the aspirations, achievements, and grievances of these remarkable women. Using a medley of fabric, thread, and ink, Connie Harris Farrington skillfully weaves a thought-provoking narrative that combines vibrant visuals with colorful language.

Connie’s unique and innovative approach to quilting has garnered her over 100 awards and prizes in both national and international competitions. Her creations have been featured in numerous magazines, attesting to her exceptional talent and creativity.

A distinguished alumna of Green Mountain College, Syracuse University, and Yale Divinity School, Connie’s passion for quilting is only rivaled by her love for genealogy and tending to her bountiful organic vegetable garden in Queensbury, NY.

To showcase this extraordinary collection, the Crandall Public Library presents the “Two-Sided Quilts” Pop-Up Exhibition, which coincides with the Folklife Center’s 30th anniversary. The exhibition will be held from November 16th to 18th, 2023, with a special reception on Thursday, November 16th from 5-8pm. Informal gallery talks will be conducted at 10am and 2pm each day.

Event Details:

  • Pop-Up Exhibition: November 16-18, 2023
  • Reception: Thursday, November 16, 5-8pm
  • Informal Gallery Talks: 10am and 2pm each day
  • Location: Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

“Two-Sided Quilts” is proudly presented by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, an institution renowned for its innovative programs, gallery exhibitions, and research special collections. It is committed to showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of the upper Hudson valley and southern Adirondacks of upstate New York. This event is made possible in part by funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, supported by the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature.

For more information about the exhibition, please visit www.crandallparklibrary.org or call 518-792-6508.

About Crandall Public Library: Crandall Public Library is a hub for community engagement, offering a wide range of programs, exhibitions, and research collections. It is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of the upper Hudson valley and southern Adirondacks of upstate New York. The library’s mission is supported by funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the generous support of the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature.

Alltown Fresh® Announces Thanksgiving Kit: From Our Table to Yours

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Alltown Fresh® convenience marketplace and kitchen announces its delicious new Thanksgiving Fixings Kit. Their teams of chefs are serving up a holiday feast straight from their kitchen and onto your table, right in your neighborhood. The chefs will do all the cooking and you get to decide what’s on the menu. This is what Alltown Fresh® hospitality is all about – fresh and delicious convenience.  

A New England hospitality brand that is successfully expanding throughout the East Coast, Alltown Fresh® is celebrating Thanksgiving with all the fixings: from beautiful Roast Turkey Breast, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce to Mushroom Stuffing, Mashed Yukon Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo, Green Bean Almondine and more… you get to select the holiday menu and Alltown Fresh® chefs will prepare it all for you in advance. All you need to do is order it in advance and arrange a pick-up time convenient for you.  

To learn more about all your tasty options for the Alltown Fresh® Thanksgiving Fixings, please visit:  https://alltownfresh.com/thanksgiving/ .  Orders for the Thanksgiving Main Dish (Turkey breast, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce) must be placed by Monday, November 20 and will be available for pick-up during the week of Thanksgiving. Orders of Thanksgiving Sides must be placed 48 hours in advance and can be picked up prior to Thanksgiving week. Let the Alltown Fresh® chefs make your Thanksgiving Feast both delicious and convenient!

ALLTOWN FRESH® THANKSGIVING FIXINGS KIT FEATURES:

  • Main Dish (serves 4-6 people):
    • Turkey breast, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce
  • Sides (choose one or many):
    • Mushroom Stuffing 
    • Mashed Yukon Potatoes 
    • Mashed Sweet Potatoes 
    • Roasted Brussel Sprouts w/ Chorizo 
    • Dressing
    • Herb Roasted Carrots 
    • Green Bean Almondine 
    • Apple-Walnut Salad w/ Citrus Vin

ABOUT ALLTOWN FRESH®:

As part of Global Partners LP family of brands, the team behind Alltown Fresh® believes people shouldn’t have to sacrifice better, fresh food choices when they’re on-the-go heading to friends for the holidays, or just too busy to cook at home. Therefore, the concept provides better-for-you options with the highest of standards and flavor – so you can feel good about what you’re putting in your body, no matter your busy schedule. The team of chefs at Alltown Fresh® works to create innovative, fresh, and delicious meals for their guests during the holidays and every day. The concept also provides a warm sense of community, a space to gather and unmatched hospitality. For the complete Alltown Fresh® menus, please visit alltownfresh.com.

ALLTOWN FRESH® LOCATIONS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD & THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND:

  • Alltown Fresh® Ayer, 28 Harvard Road, Ayer, MA 01432
  • Alltown Fresh® Easton, 491 Foundry Street, Easton, MA  02334
  • Alltown Fresh® Hopkinton, 92 W. Main Street, Hopkinton MA  01748
  • Alltown Fresh® Hudson, 240 Washington Street, Hudson MA 01749
  • Alltown Fresh® Marlboro, 656 Boston Post Road, Marlboro MA 01752
  • Alltown Fresh® Plymouth, 22 Long Pond Road, Plymouth MA 02360
  • Alltown Fresh® Bolton, 129 Boston Turnpike, Bolton CT 06043
  • Alltown Fresh® Hamden, 1941 Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT 06514
  • Alltown Fresh® Middlebury, 504-520 Middlebury Road, Middlebury CT 06762
  • Alltown Fresh® Waterbury, 71 Homer Street, Waterbury CT  06704
  • Alltown Fresh® Manchester, 2391 Brown Ave., Manchester, NH 03103
  • Alltown Fresh® Nashua, 242 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH  03063
  • Alltown Fresh® Nashua, 43 E. Hollis Street, Nashua NH  03060
  • Alltown Fresh® Fort Edward, 1401 Saratoga Road, Fort Edward, NY 12828
  • Alltown Fresh® Livingston, US Rte. 9H & 23, Livingston NY 12534
  • Alltown Fresh® Schenectady, 1410-1424 Erie Blvd., Schenectady NY 12305

Glens Falls Symphony 40th Anniversary Season continues November 12 with Concert of International Music

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The Glens Falls Symphony continues its 40th anniversary season with a concert of music from around the world entitled, “International Colors” on Sunday November 12, 2023 at 4pm. Performing at the Glens Falls High School auditorium, the ensemble of musicians from all over the Northeast will present a concert of pieces from Argentina, France, and Italy. First on the program is a delicate portion of music from renowned Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla. Mr. Piazzolla, whose compositions and performances on the traditional accordion-like instrument associated with tango music, the bandoneon, made him a singularly popular figure in Argentina for how he elevated and expanded tango music, wrote his own version of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” for violin and orchestra. Called “Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas” (known in English as “The Four Season of Buenos Aires”), the Glens Falls Symphony’s Concertmaster (Principal First Violin) Michael Emery will perform as soloist in the “Autumn” movement.

Photo provided by Glens Falls Symphony.

The program also features a work from the French composer Maurice Ravel about the early French composer Couperin. In honor of this performance of music by a French Baroque-era composer, the Symphony will also be presenting a free screening of the award-winning 1991 film “Tous les Matins du Monde” about the French Baroque composer Marin Marais. This free screening takes place on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:30pm at Crandall Library Community Room. Ravel’s work, “Le Tombeau de Couperin” explores the many different sounds and colors of the orchestra. This second concert of the 40th season concludes with cheerful music by Felix Mendelssohn’s with the Symphony No. 4, known as the “Italian.” This vibrant work brings the lively sounds of the Italian countryside to life with rhythmic and cheerful melodies.

About Concertmaster Michael Emery, Violin

Mr. Emery blends performance with teaching to create an active musical career. He has collaborated in chamber music with many international artists, including Ruggiero Ricci, Elizabeth Pitcairn, André-Michel Schub, and Emanuel Ax. Michael is a concertmaster and frequent soloist with orchestras in New York and California and has performed as a soloist and concertmaster in Asia, as well as several major European cities. Mr. Emery has performed in collaboration with many contemporary composers, including Gunther Schuller, Jennifer Higdon, Joan Tower, Ezra Laderman, Lowell Liebermann, Tommie Haglund, Richard Danielpour, and John Corigliano. Mr. Emery earned his MM in Performance from the Manhattan School of Music as a scholarship student with Erick Friedman and Raphael Bronstein and served as concertmaster of the Manhattan Symphony.

Events

  • Wednesday, November 8 at 2:30pm, Crandall Public Library Community Room
    “Sound+Film” series, featuring free screening of “Tous Les Matins du Monde”
  • Sunday, November 12 at 3pm, Glens Falls High School Auditorium
    Pre-Concert Talk, free, with Charles Peltz
  • Sunday, November 12 at 4pm, Glens Falls High School Auditorium
    “International Colors” Concert of Astor Piazzolla “Autumn”, Maurice Ravel “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, “Italian”

Tickets

4-Concert Season Tickets: Tier 1: $140/ Tier 2: $120/ Tier 3: $96
NEW! Family Season Ticket: Two Adults and Two Children: $220 for all four concerts.
Single Tickets to one concert: Adult: $30/$33/$26
Single Student Ticket: $12
Location: Glens Falls High School Auditorium, 10 Quade St, Glens Falls, NY 12801

For more information, contact Jennifer Brink at (518) 793-1348 or exdir@gfso.org
www.theglensfallssymphony.org
Glens Falls Symphony Office (518) 793-1348
Located upstairs in the LARAC Gallery building: 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About Glens Falls Symphony

The Glens Falls Symphony, begun as a community amateur orchestra in 1977 at the then-named Adirondack Community College. Celebrating 40 years this season, the symphony successfully moves into its fourth decade of music-making as a professional orchestra since its incorporation in 1983. 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.

Police Arrest Glens Falls Man for Theft of Multiple Vehicles

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On Tuesday, October, 16th, Glens Falls resident, Dakotah R. McNabb, age 19, was taken into custody and charged with grand larceny in the third degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree.

McNabb reportedly stole a vehicle in Glens Falls and drove it to a business on Route 9 in Moreau. He left that stolen vehicle, and then stole a tow truck from the business.

McNabb was located in Glens Falls by the Glens Falls Police Department. He was arraigned at Moreau Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. The vehicles were returned to their owners.

McNabb was previously arrested last year for allegedly stealing a car from a business in Kingsbury. He was later found with the car in the town of Wilton. McNabb was charged with grand larceny and unauthorized use of a vehicle in that case.

8 Behavioral Cues That May Indicate Your Child Needs Help

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As a boy growing up in Canada, all I ever wanted to do was play hockey. I never gave things like jobs and careers much thought, I never figured out what I wanted to be when I “grew up”, and I certainly did not purposefully set out to become a teacher.

I struggled in school, especially math, and never seemed to find my way. I rarely did my homework, and studying was like a foreign concept. That being said, there was one aspect of school I did love, and that was writing. I was even entered into a Young Writer’s Conference in Grade 5 with some influential Canadian authors, but unfortunately some rather poor experiences in high school English, with a rather unsupportive teacher, extinguished my desire to write. Needless to say, had you asked me at the end of high school if I would become a teacher, you probably would have been laughed at. Despite my own struggles with academics growing up, I have been an educator for the past eleven years or so, in four countries, and have loved every minute of it. 

if there is something that teaching in four countries, with four different curriculums has taught me; it is that they are all pretty much the same. Apart from subtle little differences, Math is Math, and English is English.

Some children excel in school and some children struggle. There is no one perfect curriculum that caters to the specific educational needs of each and every child, and inevitably, there will come a time when all parents, will be faced with the same questions: How do I know if my child is doing well, and how will I know if my child needs help?

While no two children have the same needs, if you recognize any of the following behavioral cues in your child it may be time to reach out for help. 

1. Homework Blues:

Homework is an important part of a child’s education. It is meant to consolidate learning that occurs in the classroom, encourages independent learning, time management, and a host of other factors. However, if homework struggles have become a nightly ritual, and if tantrums, a poor attitude, procrastination, screaming, and kicking all sound familiar, then this may be your child’s way of asking for help.

2. Avoiding School:

This one is classic.“Moooom. I don’t feel well. I don’t want to go to school today. Cough. Cough.” Let’s be honest – we all tried this at one point or another, usually with a very low success rate. Generally speaking, it is usually very obvious when a child is too ill to attend school, and while it is perfectly normal for most children to want the odd day off, if this type of behavior starts to happen on a regular basis, it could be a warning.

3. Lacks Motivation Or Carelessness:

Everyone can relate to this one. There are times in life when you really don’t want to complete a task, you don’t put forth very much effort, and simply do the minimum to get by. However, children typically have a natural tendency to want to please the adults in their life, whether parent or teacher. If your child is regularly unmotivated by school and shows no interest whatsoever, it’s time to find out why. There is always a reason. Perhaps they are not being challenged enough, or perhaps the work is too challenging. Either scenario can manifest in disinterest and a child who is unmotivated by school. 

4. Poor Grades/Test Results:

Tests are no fun. Ever. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or when you take them. And while I usually caution about reading too much into test scores, like it or not, they are an important part of every child’s education, and when used in the right ways, they can also be an accurate indication of how well your child is progressing at school. If their test scores are consistently low, or do not seem to be in line with their normal school achievement, then it could be time to find out why.

5. Suffers From Low Self-Esteem Or Anxiety:

Anxiety can be quite natural at times. However, the type of anxiety I am talking about here is extreme. Does your child seem stressed out, become physically ill, extremely fearful, or worry constantly about schoolwork?This type of behavior can be worrisome in children, and if left unchecked, can present as low self-esteem; severely limiting confidence and the ability to succeed academically.

6. Dishonesty:

If engaged and interested in school, most children will want to talk about the exciting things they have been learning. There is nothing quite like a child who has learned something new and had a “light bulb moment”. They want to share their newfound knowledge with anyone who will listen. Consider the alternative for a moment.

How often have you heard these lines?

Parent: “What did you learn at school today?” Child: “Nothing.”

“Do you have any homework tonight?” “No.”

“Do you have any studying to do?”“No.”

This will resonate to anyone who has teenagers in the house. However, if you are consistently hearing these responses from your child it should be a red flag, especially for children in upper grades.

7. Poor Time Management Skills Or Independence:

A very important skill, that a lot of schools and curriculums are trying to instill, is for children to be independent learners and take ownership of their education. Try telling this to a ten year old who just wants to play video games or watch television. But, if it seems that homework takes way too long to complete, there is non-stop nagging to get it completed, or always finding out about assignments at the last minute, then your child could benefit from receiving some extra help.

8. Hopelessness:

Have you or your child given up hope completely? Does it seem like you have tried every possible solution, but nothing seems to work?Unfortunately, this is a very common occurrence in a lot of households.  Most parents are very supportive of their children. They try helping with homework, only to be met with tears, tantrums, and resistance. Parents try showing alternative methods for solving problems, only to be told, “My teacher won’t let us do it that way.”

If it seems that all you are doing is pulling out your hair and nothing works, then it may be time to seek outside help to get your child (and your own sanity) back on track.

Before I wrap this up, let me tell you one last short story. I remember trying to learn my times tables as a child. I vividly recall my mother making flashcards and setting the timer on the microwave. Ten minutes practice after dinner, every night. What I remember next is not the actual practice, and not even the fact that I eventually managed to learn my times tables. No, I remember the floods of tears that accompanied that practice each and every night.

Why is this important you may ask? Well, as an adult who is getting closer and closer to his fourth decade, I can tell you that I still remember those struggles growing up. They are ingrained into my memory, and something I constantly assess as a teacher. My goal as a teacher has always been to make sure every student I come across has a better time in school than I did, and looks back at their time with fonder memories than I do.

I am not naïve enough to think that children under my tutelage have never struggled with any of the issues above, in fact quite the contrary, I’m sure many of them have. The simple point I am trying to make, is that if you wonder about any of the behavioral cues or signs above, then ask for help. You are not alone. Your child’s teacher can provide a wealth of knowledge and insight into the fascinating little creature that is your son or daughter. Alternatively, hiring the services of a professional in-home tutor can pay for itself over and over again, by addressing all these needs and more.

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Stolen Fuel Truck Recovered… Ran Out Of Fuel

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On Monday, October 16th at 5:45 AM, a fuel truck was stolen from Rutland Fuel Company in Rutland, Vermont… The fuel truck was recovered later the same day in Glens Falls, after the truck seemingly ran out of fuel. The 2023 Frieghtliner, owned by Scot Sullivan, was carrying 800 gallons of fuel. No arrests have been made.  

 The truck was located at 1:35 PM in Glens Falls,and reported to police by Kelsey Duprey of Glens Falls: “I was pretty shocked to see the truck where I am right now just because of how far away it is,” Duprey said. 

The truck had been seen early in the morning being operated in an unsafe manner. The concerned citizen called the Rutland Fuel Company and left a message regarding the vehicle being driven recklessly. 

Owner, Scot Sullivan posted on Facebook for help. There was a sighting reported by a woman from Ticonderoga who spotted the truck and posted a video of the alleged thief wearing a hardhat and vest. She called the police.

Sullivan credits the use of social media for helping to recover the truck: “I think it helped law enforcement, and it certainly helped us track where he was. People of all walks of life were sharing it and we were getting reports of the truck in Pittsford, in Brandon, in Middlebury, in Vergennes,” Sullivan said.