The Aviator's Wife Soars in Schroon

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This month’s Schroon Lake Public Library Book Discussion Group’s pick is the The Aviator’s Wife, By Melanie Benjamin, A New York Times Best Seller

The back story:

When Anne Morrow, a shy college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States. But despite this and other major achievements, she is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness.

The group will meet at the Library at 1pm on Tuesday, August 19th. There are copies of the book available at the library now.

ADK Shakes 2014: Really Shaking Things Up

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The Adirondacks Shakespeare Company is charging ahead with its most ambitious season yet:  five uncut plays by Shakespeare, an original children's show  -- David and Goliath -- that features a nine and a half foot tall puppet, with performances all over the North Country.

Tonight is the opening of Richard II, described as one of Shakespeare’s most lyrically beautiful written plays. Richard II traces the tragic downfall of a king blinded by power. When rebellion topples Richard from the throne, England is plunged into strife for generations to come. That's tonight at 7:30pm at the Schroon Lake Strand Theater. We recently caught up with ADK Shakes’ co-founder Patrick Siler, to talk about the huge challenge ahead, how the company prepares and  that puppet. Read our story in our 2014 Music & Arts Scene Section.

Schroon Laker.com is a proud sponsor of the ADK Shakespeare Company. For more information about the season, the actors and purchasing tickets, click here.

 

Music in Schroon: Now 7 Days A Week

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If you love music – then we are happy to report that it’s a 7 day a week deal in Schroon as of now. From Karaoke, to an Open Mic Night, rock and roll and an Acoustic Music Jam, greater Schroon is the place to be.

Tonight’s action takes place with Vinnie Leddick at Sticks and Stones and  Mark Piper’s Open Mic Night at Witherbee’s Restaurant. Here’s the run down:

Monday: Acoustic Jam at the Boat House 7pm – 10pm. Sponsored by The Schroon Lake Arts Council

Tuesday: Featured concerts at the Boathouse, details here, presented by The Schroon Lake Arts Council. Next Up Patchouli (August 5)

Wednesday: Jay Kline 6pm – 9 pm  @ Sticks & Stones and a band of fiddles at the Square Dance in the Town Park!

Thursday: Mark Piper’s Open Mic Night at Witherbee’s Restaurant

Friday: The Lawn Concert series @ Sticks & Stones. This week: Collette and the Mudcats, Witherbee’s features The Curt Cleveland Trio.

Saturday:  Witherbee’s features Curtis Becraft and Carla Lynne Hall with special guest Mark Piper. The Timberwolf  features Karaoke!!!

Sunday:  Witherbee’s features  Dylan Joseph