Save The Date: A Benefit For Frank The Bear Man

The news about the health of Schroon Lake sculptor Frank Cavoli, continues to get better. After an excruciating brush with death in a chain saw accident last month,  Frankie continues to make solid progress on his road to recovery.

But there are still those pesky medical bills to take care of and another round of plastic surgery. So save the date: this Saturday, November 21, 2015,  for a benefit at the Chestertown Conservation Club, Knapp Hill Rd, Chestertown.

There are going to be a ton of raffles -- including many of Frank's signature bears, as well as gift certificates. Donations for basket and raffle items are being collected by Brina Zaina Lynn Wolfe, who you can contact

Good luck, mate!

Opening Night At Giant Mountain Studio: It's Wild!

Proving that the Fall is the best time to visit the ‘Dacks, Anthony Ruiz has chosen this blessed autumn day to open his latest show at Giant Mountain Studio.

From Anthony:

“A fun and casual event celebrating art, artists and the opening of a new group exhibition called From Our Wilds at the art gallery at Giant Mountain Studio in Schroon Lake, NY. Join us for an evening enjoying the experience of fine art and the company of fine people. It's also our 2nd year anniversary!

The new From Our Wilds group exhibition will feature art inspired by and/or made from materials from the Adirondack Park. 
 

Varied media featuring oil paintings and watercolors but also including acrylics, encaustic, pencil, photography, digital artwork, sculpture, rustic furniture, woodwork, carved stone, handmade baskets, stained glass, pottery and more. 

Sandra Hildreth will be our featured artist showcasing a mix of her paintings including Adirondack wildlife and landscapes.

New works from Carol Law Conklin, Barry Gregson, Denise Leavitt, Jonathan Swartwout, Shelley Valachovic, Stephen Di Cerbo and more. Call  518-351-5043 for details."

You can check out the Studio’s Facebook page, right here. Their regular, open-to-public, Late Fall and Winter hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10 am-6 pm. 

Yo, Taco Stick & Stones

Every Thursday is now like Cinco de Mayo at Schroon’s own Sticks and Stones. Steve and Gary are shaking it up with some zest in their  new Thursday night only menu, created by Eduardo! Check out the menu above and add a lime to that Corona. Make a night of it by watching NY’s own division rivals, the Bills and the Jets, on the S&S Big Screens on CBS.

RIP: MARTHA DOWNS 1918 – 2015

Family photo

We are saddened to report the passing of Martha M. Downs. Martha died peacefully at the Adirondack Tri County Nursing Home in North Creek, on Friday, November. 6, 2015.

She was 97. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November. 10, at Mountainside Bible Church. Interment followed at Schroon Lake Community Cemetery.

To express condolences click here. For more of Martha’s official obit from the Post-Star, click here.