Schroon Foodie and Wine Alert: Vine and Barley Party!

Folks, the wait is over! Schroon's premiere gastro wine bar and pub opens for the season this Friday! Proprietor Patti Mehm has pulled out all stops for a grand opening party Friday (June 10) with a meet the wine maker and food event.

For two Hamilton’s you will get to taste a sampling if wine and a buffet featuring Shelby Davis' amazing smoked salmon, as well as V&B's meat and cheese platters, soup and salad.

For those new to the area -- or out for an adventure -- Vine and Barley is located above Schroon's Towne Store.

The bash runs from 6 pm to 8 pm. Call 518-532 9954 for reservations, or turn up on the night! Will we see you there?

It's Baaaack: Monday Night Boat House Jam Session

With our long, warmish winter now over -- and the wait to summer shorter than the line to get a Stewart's ice cream on a hot night -- another annual Schroon fixture emerges from hybernation.

Guitar strum please: Monday, june 13, marks the first night of many  summertime acoustic Jams, sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council.

So for all of you -- who have missed the sounds of fiddles, strings and the dulcimer -- head directly to the Boat House Theatre, Dock Street,  7pm - 10pm.

Schroon Lake Arts Council 2016 Line Up

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming schedule of  the Schroon Lake Arts Council's summer concert series.

Their season kicks off on July 19 with a Johnny Cash Memorial Concert for the late Dan Riggins. Dan was a huge supporter of the arts in Schroon, and an Arts Council Board Member -- among many philanthropic hats he wore.

Other highlights include the annual Adirondack Folk Arts Festival on August 14th and a kid’s production by the Hampstead Stage Company on July 23. Both of those events are free.

See the full schedule below. We will be featuring all of the artists in a series of stories right here on SchroonLaker.com.

American Pickers Looking in The North Country

Schroon Lakers -- got really cool, funky, retro and unique (rusty) stuff? Then the producers of the History Channel's American Pickers series want to talk to you.  The stars of the show  -- Mike and Frank, who call themselves modern day archeologists, are looking for personal collections in garages, basements, lofts and barns -- what they don't want are established businesses like stores, restaurants or antique shops. What do you collect? Tell us in comments!