Open Mic Storytelling

Every Story is perfect!

The stage is yours for 7 minutes. No Themes. No Judging. Notes are ok! Join Essex Theatre Co for their speakeazy storytelling open mic on July 12th at 7pm. 

ETC will join with Bellfire Arts/Speakeasy to bring you their 'Curated' Storytelling Show on September 6, at 7:00 pm at the Masonic Lodge in Essex, NY. Enjoy the art of some master storytellers!

Express Yourself Performance Workshop

Essex Theatre presents: Express Yourself Performance Workshop

Celeste Krenz, Liz Barnez, and Rebecca Folsom will lead the five-hour "Express Yourself" Performance Workshop from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 6, at the Masonic Lodge in Essex, NY. Lunch is included. It is for anyone interested in enhancing their performance skills in singing, on the guitar, or in some other medium.

Purchase tickets here!

Opening Reception: Spirit of Place Art Exhibit and Sale

Meet the Artists Opening Reception: Spirit of Place Art Exhibit and Sale 

Don't miss this opportunity to meet and converse with the artists who are represented in the 2025 Spirit of Place Art Exhibit! Free food and beverages will be provided as you meet new people, see friends and learn about the creation of art pieces (and go home with your favorites!) July 10, 5-7pm, at the Westport Heritage House.
Exhibit HOURS ARE Monday-Saturday 10am-3pm,
Sunday 1pm-3pm
Tuesday closed.

Nashville Unplugged - Three Songwriters... One Stage

Essex Theatre Company presents Nashville Unplugged

Celeste Krenz, Liz Barnez, and Rebecca Folsom will again weave musical magic with their singing and guitars in Nashville Unplugged - Three Songwriters... One Stage at 7:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5, at the Masonic Lodge in Essex, NY. This is after their wildly popular "Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert" in ETC's 2024 season.

All three women are staples of the American music scene, hailing from diverse backgrounds and performing their own music and that of others in numerous festivals nationwide. 

Sail Adirondacks LLC

Set sail in the heart of the Adirondacks! Sail Adirondacks is the region's only crewed sailing experience on a fleet of classic sailboats. With locations in Saranac Lake and Port Henry, Lake Champlain, you will have an opportunity to sail in the...

The Northern Department 250th Anniversary Celebration

Northern Department 250th Anniversary Celebration

In June of 1775, the Continental Congress established the Northern Department, a military department of the Continental Army charged with administering most of northern New York State and the surrounding region. Today’s Northern Department links Revolutionary historic sites and museums in New York, Vermont, and Québec that formed the historic department, to introduce new generations to the remarkable legacy of one of North America’s most concentrated historic regions.

Safe Harbor Marina

Safe Harbor Willsboro Bay

Nestled at the southern end of the tranquil Willsboro Bay, Safe Harbor Willsboro Bay’s deep-water harbor is surrounded by the natural beauty and rich historic sites of Lake Champlain. Spend a picturesque summer afternoon sailing among the breathtaking Adirondacks. Head back to home port and cap your day with gorgeous twilight views of the bay. Seasonal and Weekly dock space available. Visit their website for details! 

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