Gokey’s Auction: A True North Country Experience

If you are visiting for the summer, passing through or just happen to find yourself with a couple of hours to spare, there’s nothing quite like attending a Gokey’s Auction.

And there's one today at their auction headquarters and store in North Hudson.

Besides seeing history up close and personal, and having the chance to own a piece of yesteryear, there’s the sheer joy in watching auctioneer John Gokey run the show.

He’s an award-winning gabber and he’s earned that title. His fast talking, no-nonsense and deadpan humor makes the event a very enjoyable outing.

Today’s auction is a barn buster: From John :

“A nice selection ofAntiques andCollectibles, Modern, Vintage Furniture andHousehold Furnishings, framed art andmirrors, tray lots of glass andcollectibles, ephemera, buttons,   tools, shop equipment and much more to make up a well rounded sale of 500 plus lots”.

 Besides fine collectables, there are always a series of rock bottom bargains, especially for those looking to fill out there tool collection. 

The preview starts at 9:30 am. The hammer is down at 11 am. Cash or checks will get you a 3 per cent discount on the buyer’s premium (13%). MasterCard and Visa accepted. All items sold without any minimums or reserves Check their website for detailed listing and 100’s of photos of this auction by clicking here.

Schroon Lake: The Arts Capitol Of The North Country

Painting by Sandra Hildreth. All Rights Reserved.

It’s been nothing short of a bonza season at Anthony Ruiz’s Giant Mountain Studio this summer, with an awesome selection of works by Adirondack artists.

The works of several artists who have made Schroon Lake the focus of their art has particularly impressed us.

Saturday night marks the opening reception of Anthony’s latest show, "Texture, Depth and Color (August 13) from6 pm- 8 pm.

From Anthony;

“One of the new paintings delivered by Adirondack Paintings by Sandra Hildreth to Giant Mountain Studio …Sandra has also painted a number of local scenes including the beach at Schroon Lake, Alder Creek, Gull Pond and Spectacle Brook.”

Then there are various pieces by Anne Diggory, including this one, below.

Among the many talented artists featured at Giant Mountain Studios is the work of Leavitt. Merrell is known for her  jewelry and larger sculptural works. On display at  Giant Mountain Studio is a copper owl, a table with copper heron and sterling frog. There's also an outdoor sculpture including a Canada goose.

Check out this  Adirondack Rustic TV Cabinet by Tom Benware. …It regularly gets wows from visitors who see the cabinet open to reveal a hidden television and beautiful drawers and storage space.

Lovin' Lake Life

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Your Friday Night Rodeo Crash Course in Barrel Racin’

Do you and your family a favor and savor the delights of a very fun night out at the Word of Life Rodeo. The ranch on Route 9 in Pottersville opens at 7pm for their Friday Family fin Night! 

That means horse rides,  a Bounce House,  music and food, the General Store, Face Painting and their Fort Playground!

At 8:30 pm it’s the full-fledged rodeo. That’s where you will see events like Barrel Racing.

It’s a contest you will see in every major Rodeo across the U.S. Gents, this is an event for cowgirls only, the riders will take turns running the course in a clover leaf pattern, trying to get as close to the barrels as possible without knocking them over.

There’s more info,  by clicking right here.