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Guest Informer Summer 2015

“ The Region’s Best Travel Magazine”

In This Issue: SHAKIN UP SHAKESPEARE Outdoor comedy in Congress Park

TAKE A BITE Great food & fun in Glens Falls

FAMOUS ADIRONDACKERS Nelson FOCUS ON: Rockefeller Wilmington

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Welcome Guest, How was traffic on the Northway? Forget about it, right?

Well no worries. You have arrived to the North Country. Oh, and bienvenue Canadiens. Welcome to the South Country... a little Adirondack humor.

Our summer issue, as usual, is packed with helpful information, wonderful stories and event information. Examine our map to plan your itinerary, browse our calendar pages for a complete daily listing of events and read up on some great events.

And, new this summer are restaurant reviews by our newest writer, Alan David Doane.

Interested in attractions? We have a lengthy attractions section, as well as a some recommended Adirondack hikes and swimming holes. While you drive to your destination, stop at a local farmers market or simply enjoy the view. And don’t forget to check out our featured Adirondack town, Wilmington - located in the scenic Mt. Whiteface region of the park.

In the evening, don your dancing clothes and head out to your nearest music venue. Music columnist Michael LaPoint will tell you where to find it!

So welcome to the nature, enjoy your stay and tell our advertisers you found them in the pages of the Adirondack Guest Informer.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS/Sarah Van Rijsewijk

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A listing of regional events for Summer 2015

RESTAURANTS STORIES OF HOME Shakin Up Shakespeare / Kelly Gallagher Take A Bite in Glens Falls / Alan David Doane Nelson Rockefeller / Kelly Gallagher

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ATTRACTIONS

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COUNTRY CORNER Hometown Deli / Miroslav Ivkovic

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FOCUS ON WILMINGTON / Michael LaPoint

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Our Picks for Summer 2015 THE HIGH PEAKS REGION Cascade Mountain (4,098’ moderate) This mountain is the easiest of the High Peaks to climb and offers tremendous 360 degree views of the high peaks region, the Keene Valley, as well as Lake Placid. The trail is a consistent uphill climb but it is not steep. The summit itself is an interesting plateau of rock formations and some dangerous cliffs. Once exiting from the evergreen forest, follow the cairns to the summit. Access the trail from route 73 near the Lower Cascade Lakes. This trail has an elevation gain of over 2,000 and is about 4 hours RT.

ȋͶǡ͸ʹ͹ǯ ϐ cult) This high peak is the closest peak to the Northway and offers amazing 180 degree views at the top. Follow the Roaring Brook Trail to the rocky summit.

From the summit view Schroon Lake, Vermont, Quebec province, the Dix range and the Keene Valley. Be prepared for mud and many steep sections.

This trail is not recommended for children or amateurs as

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there is some Class IV scrambling . A more scenic trail is the Ridge Trail. Hiking time is about the same but this trail is much steeper and much of it is exposed to the weather. Wear a hat and sun glasses if choosing this route. Access from route 73 directly across Chapel Pond.

Both trails are about 7 hours RT. Lower Wolf Jaw (4,175’ difϐ Ȍ Nestled off route 73 in Keene Valley, the trail for this high peak passes near the summit of Rooster Comb (a moderate trail up to this point) and Hedgehog Mountain (3,369’) The views of the Keene Valley as well as the Dix Mountain wilderness are spectacular from this trail which zig zags to Rooster Comb and then gains steady elevation to Hedgehog with some third grade scrambling to reach the summit of Lower Wolf Jaw. Once on the summit, enjoy great views of Gothics, Marcy, Algonquin, and many other high peaks.

Algonquin Peak (5,114’ extreme) This is the second highest mountain in the Adirondacks

and a true adventure in every sense of the word. This trail is for experienced hikers only. See waterfalls, amazing vistas, and hike above timberline but be prepared for winter conditions at any time. From the windy summit views extend to Lake Placid, most of the ADK high peaks, as well as to the cone of Whiteface. From route 73, follow signs for ADK Lodge . About 8 hours RT. ȋ͵ǡͷͷ͸ǯ ϐ Ȍ This is one of the most spectacular 360 degree views in the Adirondacks. Situated near the town of St. Huberts and just across from Round Mountain, Noonmark is a moderate to difϐ ͻͲ Round Pond. The last mile of the trail (also known as the Felix Adler Trail) is a continuous climb into an all pine forest and eventually the rocky summit.

View the Great Range, Dix, Giant and the Ausable River Valley.

Porter Mountain (4,059’ moderate) This is Cascades’ sister peak located only .7 miles from the turnoff trail for Cascade.

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The short trail follows the ridge between the two peaks. View Cascade and Big Slide Mountains from the summit.

Round Pond (easy) This is a short .5 mile hike to a lovely round pound situated in the highland notch between Giant Mountain and the Dix Wilderness area. The trail follows a small stream to the highland lake with the trail continuing on an isolated leanto near the summit of Dix. Access the round pound trail from route 73 parking lot only minutes from I-87 exit 30. ȋ ϐ Ȍ This little peak is located directly across Giant Mountain but ϐ the last mile of trail is a true climb with hand use necessary and many steep sections. Half mile past Round Pound bear right and follow signs for Round Mountain summit. The trail will follow many small brooks and includes small section in beautiful mountain gorge. Enjoy views of Giant, Dix, and Noonmark. About 6 hours RT.

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2015 Made in the Adirondacks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Celebration of Treasures Made in the Mountains!

By Sarah Van Rijsewijk If you are visiting the Adirondack region this summer, one place that you should definitely add to your â&#x20AC;&#x153;to seeâ&#x20AC;? list is the Adirondack Museum located on Blue Mountain Lake.

This spot is a perfect representation of all the things that we love about the Adirondacks. Blue Mountain sits in the near distance looking down on the pristine blue waters of the Lake and the museum is situated on the shores.

On Saturday, July 18th 2015, from 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm, The Adirondack Museum is proud to host its 2nd annual Made in the Adirondacks Fair presented along with the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and Traditional Arts of Upstate New York (TAUNY).

The fair is included in the general admission price of a Museum ticket (18.00 for adults, 16.00 for seniors, 13yrs-16yrs are 12.00, 6yrs-12yrs are 6.00 and children under 5yrs are free).

The museum campus will be FULL of different artists, crafters, cooks, vendors, and even performers from all corners of the park.

Expect to see traditional and contemporary artists with their creations for sale to you.

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There will be ongoing demonstrations from Adirondack artists throughout the day. To name a few, Basket Making from the Owls Head Studio by Christine LaRocque; Botanical Art Demonstrations

by Cynthia Rice; Mohawk Fancy Baskets by Carrie Hill and even a demonstration on Adirondack Guideboat Building by Allison Warner.

Expect to see many crafters selling items like jewelry, pottery, wood creations, specialty body products and artisan soaps, jams and jellies, different tasty treats, rustic furniture and home dĂŠcor, wool and knit goods, clothing and many other unique pieces. And of course, all of them hand-made right here in the Adirondacks.

You will also be lucky enough to hear some traditional Adirondack music while you wander around the Fair. Look forward to hearing the Blind Owl Band (an Adirondack Freight Train/Folksy sounding group) in the afternoon, as well as Long Lake native, Alex Smith who specializes as a Folk performer, and Dan Berggren, a folk singer.

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First Annual Plattsburgh Brewfest on the Beach

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On August 1st 2015 the city of Plattsburgh will be hosting the 1st Annual Plattsburgh Brewfest on The Beach, presented by The Adirondack Bank and the Adirondack Cider Company. The event will take place from 2pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm on the Plattsburgh City Beach, behind the Crete Civic Center in Plattsburgh, overlooking the beautiful and historic Bay of Plattsburgh. Not only will you enjoy incredible craft beers from the Adirondack region and beyond, but also a beautiful view of the Green Mountains in VT, the Adirondacks and Valcour Island in Lake Champlain.

The event will host over 30 breweries, 2 different wineries and several cideries as well. There will be well over 100 different beverages for you to taste from companies like The Adirondack Cider Company, Elfs Farm Winery, the Plattsburgh Brew Company, The Ausable Brew Company, Livingoods Restaurant and Brewery out of Peru NY, Valcour Brewery, Lake Placid Brewery, Southern Tier Brewery and many others.

Of course a good craft beer (or wineâ&#x20AC;Śor cider!) must be paired with some awesome foodâ&#x20AC;Ś so the festival is happy to provide food from several different local Plattsburgh restaurants. Among them, The Blue Collar Bistro, Buffalo Wild Wings, Texas Roadhouse, Geoffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub,

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By Sarah Van Rijsewijk

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There will be live music during the course of the afternoon as well.

Local Plattsburgh band, Lucid, will provide some upbeat tunes to set the mood while you enjoy your food, beer and the spectacular views.

They will play the entire event with a few breaks in between.

To attend this event, just go online to www.plattsburghbrewfest. com to snag some tickets. They are $35 per person and include a souvenir mug, 3 Food sample tickets, 15 Beer sample tickets and concert attendance.

They also offer a Designated Driver option for those who are happy with water, that includes 3 Food sample tickets and water to drink for just $10.00.

The event is happy to offer Free Parking, as well as shuttle service from the VT Ferry, the Durkee Street parking area, and several of the local downtown hotels. This option is only 10.00 additional to the admission price. Well worth it!

For more information on the event feel free to visit www.plattsburghbrewfest.com, like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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Sarah van 22nd Annual Inlet Fall Festival – September 19th-20th 2015 By Rijsewijk Inlet is a perfect little Adirondack town… situated quietly along route 28 several miles outside of Old Forge. It boasts a busy main drag lined with shops and eateries that are sure to be buzzing during the Summer and Fall months.

This year, September 19th and 20th the town is proud to host its 22nd annual Fall Festival loaded with 50 plus vendors with many different goods for sale. There will also be several different food vendors set up selling Gyros, Hamburgers and Fries, baked goods, and even Pulled Pork sandwiches and different smoked meat products.

The festival will also have plenty of activities to offer for kids! The Kid Zone area will have different fun options like pumpkin painting, games to win a goldfish, hermit crabs for sale, gem mining, sand and spin art just to name a few. The Inlet Youth Commission will be holding their Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop where little ones can pick an unstuffed animal to create, give their new friend a “rainbow star” heart and sew him up.

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performances throughout the day on Saturday.

Also to be seen on Saturday is “Juggling Josh” who is capable of entertaining anyone with his daring and exciting stunts, uni-cycling acts, juggling and balancing tricks and hilarious comedic skits. You don’t want to miss him!

On Sunday, the kids will be excited for free face painting by Bumble Dee and performances by Victor the Clown who will entertain them with balloon art and mime performances.

Also on Sunday, visitors will be lucky to hear the sounds of The Sunset Bluegrass group who specialize in Folk, Bluegrass and American tunes, throughout the day.

This event has been going on for many years and promises to bring the family a full day of fun in the quaint little town of Inlet. The serene setting of Fern Park combined with the comfortable late September temperature, awesome vendors, food and entertainment are the perfect combination for a weekend full of Adirondack fun.

The event is Free everything as well, free parking, free admission, free entertainment and even free shuttle service. www.ADKGuestInformer.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want everyone to come hungry and leave happy,â&#x20AC;? says the owner of Black Bear Restaurant, on Main Street in Lake Placid, and he is so committed to that idea that he printed it right on the front of the menu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the main goal of our menu, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the main goal of our business.â&#x20AC;?

Occupying a prime spot in downtown Lake Placid, with a spectacular view out back of pristine Mirror Lake (plans are in the works to place an outside deck right on the water), Black Bear Restaurant is not the same Black Bear visitors to the Adirondacks may remember from decades past, but rather a fairly new establishment now entering its third summer in Lake Placid, known the world over for hosting the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Black Bear Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chef/owner came to the United States from Montenegro 23 years ago, taking his first job in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher. He says he â&#x20AC;&#x153;passed the test,â&#x20AC;? going on to become first a line cook and then a chef. Being both the chef and the owner is a key component in the success of Black Bear, he says, because â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have a love of cooking, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have patience,â&#x20AC;? and he says â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose to be in the restaurant business, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my experience, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my future.â&#x20AC;?

There are no compromises and no shortcuts at the Black Bear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing frozen, and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t microwave our food,â&#x20AC;? says the chef. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to make a meal I would want to eat myself.â&#x20AC;? To ensure the only highest quality food leaves the kitchen, he is there for every lunch and dinner service.

Asked why he chose Lake Placid for his restaurant, the chef says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good community. A lot of tourists come from all over the world.â&#x20AC;?

Many Lake Placid businesses are seasonal, but the vision for Black Bear is of a destination restaurant open and welcoming families whenever they chose to visit the region. The emphasis on family is important to the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission, and parents should know their kids are always welcome, and will find lots of fun in addition to great food. A dedicated TV is set up for kids in the dining room, kids can pose with the beautifully carved wooden bears that greet customers at the door, and kids have been known from time to time to leave after their visit with a free Black Bear Restaurant t-shirt as a souvenir of their visit.

Visitors will find Black Bear features a friendly staff serving the freshest hand-cut steaks and seafood in a spotlessly clean Adirondackstyle dining room. When they say fresh, they mean it. The owner says â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like using frozen or already-cut steaks.â&#x20AC;? Hand-cutting the steaks (they use only IBP choice select cuts of beef) at Black Bear means the maximum flavor and freshness is served up to every customer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is to make every visit an experience to remember,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get fresh fish and seafood delivered four times each week. Trout, clams, scallops, lobster, mussels, salmon, all fresh.â&#x20AC;? The salmon is delivered whole and hand-filleted by the chef. St. Francis Scallops are much in demand, a dish made with pan-seared scallops prosciutto and mushrooms in a light cream champagne sauce, served over pappardelle pasta.

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One of the signature items on the menu is the Black Bear Steak, a fourteen-ounce hand-cut steak chopped with mushrooms, onion, chopped bacon, light mozzarella and cheddar cheese. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you plan to have a good steak at the Black Bear,â&#x20AC;? warns the chef, â&#x20AC;&#x153;be sure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat before. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge.â&#x20AC;? He says he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t weigh the steaks when he cuts them, so you might end up with more than fourteen ounces on your plate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes people complain about how big the steak is,â&#x20AC;? he says with a hint of laughter in his voice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are well-known for steak, for seafood, for fish. And homemade bread. Homemade bread is very important,â&#x20AC;? he emphasizes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make our homemade bread fresh every day, and we never charge if the customer would like more bread. We want them to be happy. Everybody loves fresh bread, both adults and kids.â&#x20AC;?

The Black Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emphasis on families and making their children feel welcome is clearly a priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some places that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow kids, but they are very welcome at the Black Bear,â&#x20AC;? says the owner, the father of four kids.

Asked what his favorite dish on the menu is, the Black Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chef/ owner cites the zuppa la gusta, featuring a half-lobster, clams, scallops and mussels served over pasta with your choice of red or white sauce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favorite,â&#x20AC;? he says, and notes that it is also one of the bestselling dishes at the Black Bear. Wine lovers will appreciate the over fifty different well-known wines available, starting at just $22.00 per bottle.

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Tandoori Grill - An Authentic Taste of Pakistan in Lake George %\ $ODQ 'DYLG 'RDQH Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a longtime fan of Pakastani/Indian food, or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying it for the first time, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love at Tandoori Grill, on Route 9 in Lake George. Chef Haroon Khan and his wife Humaira previously operated Tandoori Grill in Albany, an hour to the south. But a few years ago they decided to move their familyoperated restaurant north, and they now offer up their wide selection of flavor-packed Pa-kastani and Indian dishes to both seasonal visitors and year-round residents of the Lake George/Glens Falls/Warren County area.

Entering the restaurant, with its evocative decor and bold colors, you are swept into a lush atmosphere very different from other restaurants in the region. The softly playing music suggests you are about to enjoy an authentic meal with origins thousands of miles away, cuisine informed by Chef Haroonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences growing up in Lahore, Pakistan. The menu is diverse and tempting, with helpful descriptions of each entreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ingredients, and Humaira is happy to provide suggestions for newwcomers. She says â&#x20AC;&#x153;For first-timers we always recommend chicken tikka masala and of our Tandoori breads I usually recom-mend garlic nan; this combination is the best one. The customers always love it.â&#x20AC;? The hot, fresh butter-glazed flatbread is an ideal accompaniment for the richness of the tikka masala, providing a deeply satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Many stuffed flatbreads are available with a variety of flavor combinations, like nan stuffed with cheese, onions or ground chicken, or for more daring palates, the bullet nan features a spicy combination of green chilies, cilantro and onion.

A 2014 winner of TripAdvisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certificate of Excellence, the quality of the food keeps people coming back to Tandoori Grill again and again, and customers new and old also like that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fam-ily-run restaurant. Humaira says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see our kids around, and Haroon and I working here, some remember when our kids were really little and now they are in college. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re custom-ers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re family.â&#x20AC;?

Humaira says cooking is Chef Haroonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifelong passion, and she loves seeing him doing what he loves: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be beside him,

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whatever he wants to do,â&#x20AC;? and speaks enthusiastically of being able to work together as a couple, calling it â&#x20AC;&#x153;an amazing experience.â&#x20AC;?

They both obviously love operating Tandoori Grill, and that love is reflected in the food they offer up to their guests. Humaira says â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are here to provide our guests with the most authentic food. Haroon comes from Lahore [in Pakistan], he was raised over there. Whatever heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authentic.â&#x20AC;?

Asked what her favorite dishes on the menu are, Humaira says she likes kabobs and karahi (a ginger/garlic/tomato sauce that pairs well with chicken or lamb). Noting that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perception that Indian and Pakastani food can be very spicy, Humaira says all the entrees at Tandoori Grill will be prepared to your taste, with just the amount of heat you desire. She says â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a heat scale of one to ten for every dish, so anything you want, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get the flavors, because all of the rest of the spices will be there, but the heat will be [the way you like it].â&#x20AC;? She says a heat level request of seven to eight is not unusual, but that some adventurous guests will ask for â&#x20AC;&#x153;fifteen out of ten,â&#x20AC;? like a frequent visitor whose favorite dish is the lamb korma, a specialty made with yogurt and cashew paste, and in this particular guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, many, many fresh chili peppers. She laughs and says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even I cannot eat ten out of ten!â&#x20AC;?

Humaira also notes that many items including the nan bread and meats are baked in the Tandoori oven for those interested in health-ier fare, and there are also many different vegetarian selections to choose from. Seafood choices include shrimp and tilapia dishes perfectly cooked and flavored exactly to your specifications.

Tandoori Grill provides authentic Pakastani and Indian food yearround, seven days a week from noon to 10 PM. You can eat in, or the entire menu is available for takeout as well. On weekends, Tandoori Grill features an expansive buffet with many different dishes to choose from for just $12.95 per person. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re located just minutes north of the Outlets and the Great Escape, off I-87 on Route 9 in Lake George. $ODQ 'DYLG 'RDQH LV D ZULWHU EORJJHU DQG IRUPHU EURDGFDVWHU OLYLQJ ZLWK KLV ZLIH /RUD LQ *OHQV )DOOV 1HZ <RUN

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Shakin’ Up Shakespeare

Ragtime tunes and Shakespearean wordplay don’t typically go hand-in-hand. But this summer the two will seamlessly blend together during the Saratoga Shakespeare Company’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, in which the play’s traditional sixteenth-century European setting will be swapped out in favor of the sights and sounds of Saratoga during the ragtime era. Period costumes, as well era-appropriate music, dancing and lawn games (such as croquet and badminton) will all be incorporated into the show.

The reimagined script will certainly make for a unique performance—but why choose the ragtime era?

“We wanted to acknowledge Saratoga’s centennial,” explains Barbara Opitz, executive director of Saratoga Shakespeare Company.

The Spa City was incorporated in 1915, at the height of ragtime, when one might walk down the street to find the men wearing bowler hats and the women carrying parasols.

The performance will take place in Saratoga’s historic Congress Park, on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage. This year marks Saratoga Shakespeare Company’s fifteenth year of bringing professional theater performances to the Spa City. Many have made the company’s Congress Park performances an annual family tradition. Some even pack picnics.

Love’s Labour’s Lost presents commentary on the nature of the human heart, couched in absurdity: a princess and her three lady companions challenge their suitors, (including a king, Ferdinand) to isolate themselves from the world to prove their love. The men vow to devote themselves to study, restrict their diets, deprive themselves of adequate sleep and not interact with any women for three years.

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However, a wrench is thrown in their plans when four beautiful ladies appear on a diplomatic mission, causing the men’s oaths to quickly crumble.

“It’s a wonderful romantic comedy, perfect for a park performance,” says the play’s director, Lary Opitz.

“There are lots of opportunities for physical humor.”

The performance atmosphere can be described as very casual and mallard ducks have occasionally waddled through the audience in years past. People walk their dogs near the set, and children can be heard playing in the distance. But despite the relaxed ambience, the attendees can expect nothing less than a stellar performance from members of the Actor’s Equity Association, America’s oldest professional theatrical union.

Performances will take place from July 21 to August 2, Tuesday through Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Performances run about 90 minutes. Blankets or lawn chairs are recommended, and there will be chairs available to rent. Show up early to stake out a spot on the grass!

Later this summer, the Saratoga Shakespeare Company will present A Comedy of Errors, directed by Holly Derr. Performances will take place outdoors at Skidmore College’s Suzanne Corbet Thomas Amphitheater, Wednesday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8 at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Kelly Gallagher is a freelance writer originally from Troy, NY. She currently lives is Scotia, NY with her husband Alan and their baby boy, Hudson.

will have face painting and maybe some magic…[and] Uncle Sam playing the sax on July 1st to help us get ready for Independence Day. We It’s going to be a very tasty summer in downtown Glens Falls with will also have a ten-piece Klezmer band as well.”

Take A Bite happening July 1st through August 19th every Wednesday If you’re interested in shopping and browsing the work of local evening from 5PM to 7PM. Over the course of Take A Bite’s eight artists, this year’s Take A Bite should be better than ever. Whann says weeks, everyone is invited to explore downtown and enjoy great food, “The last couple years we have had complaints that we just do not have shopping and live entertainment. enough retail stores in Glens Falls during our Take A Bite event. So I Take A Bite is a family-friendly event that began with a few volunthought, why not create a Pop Up Retail during our event. We went to teers from the Glens Falls Business Improvement District (BID). The the City and got permission to close Exchange Street and thought we original idea was for eateries downtown to offer tapas-style small plates would start a bazaar-type street fair. This is the first year and we hope it as an introduction to the many great places to eat in Glens Falls. This grows to have a feel of an Artesian Fair.” is the third year the Glens Falls Collaborative has been presenting the Asked what her personal favorite part of Take A Bite might be, Patti event with sponsorship from the BID. The Collaborative’s Patty Gray Gray Whann says “I love the small plates where I can taste everything.

Whann says the group is “a grass roots membership group that just I love the way the businesses come together to help and support each signed up its 100th member. We see as our mission to continue to supother. We believe Glens Falls is such a special place with its Main Street port and develop events to bring folks downtown.”

U.S.A. feel. The architecture is so beautiful, and City Park is so welcomMany popular downtown restaurants and cafes are taking part this ing and having the bandstand being used and having folks put out a year, including the Bullpen, Gourmet Café, Davidson Brothers, Homeblanket and just enjoy our city every Wednesday just helps everyone’s town Smoothies, Superior Cantina, The Queensbury Hotel, Spot Coffee, spirits as we all work together to help Glens Falls be the best it can be.”

Spector Coffee, Rock Hill Café, Samantha’s Café and Catering, Thai Come find out what downtown Glens Falls is all about with Take A Sushi Aroy Dee, Rare Earth, Siam Thai Sushi, Cheesecake Like No Other Bite, July 1st through August 19th every Wednesday evening from 5PM and more, so there’s sure to be something for every taste and interest. to 7PM. Live music is a big part of the success of Take A Bite, and this year Alan David Doane is a writer, blogger and former you’ll be able to enjoy performances on both Glen Street and Exchange broadcaster living with his wife Lora in Glens Falls, Street, and possibly in the City Park Bandstand as well. Whann says “We New York.

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FAMOUS ADIRONDACKERS

Pen Strokes and Paddle Strokes:

Nelson Rockefeller and the Adirondacks

Nelson Rockefeller, who served as governor of New York State from 1959 to 1973, wielded considerable influence over the Adirondacks during his tenure in office—and he did it with mere strokes of his pen. The laws written and the programs and committees formed during Rockefeller’s administration did much to help protect the Adirondack Park from potential environmental devastation and had a profound effect on the economies of the mountain towns. The results of Rockefeller’s efforts remain evident today, but the roots of his association with the Adirondacks stretch all the way back to the turn of the last century.

Long before the start of his political career, when he was a still a small child, a young Nelson Rockefeller spent a lot of time vacationing in the Adirondacks with his family. On one occasion, during a trip to Saranac Inn, five-year-old Nelson became acquainted with another young boy, Clarence. As a token of friendship, Nelson gave Clarence a small toy canoe made of birch bark. More than half a century later in 1968, during his governorship, Rockefeller created the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks following an unsuccessful attempt to create an Adirondack National Park. And who would assist in these efforts but a professional conservationist and forest ranger—none other than Clarence, all grown up.

And yes—Clarence still could count Rockefeller’s small birch canoe among his possessions.

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The Adirondacks, it seems, made a lasting impression on the young lads.

Rockefeller’s Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks was in charge of investigating land-use issues that would impact the Adirondack Park. Areas to be studied included wildlife, forests, water, minerals, air, transportation, economy, recreation and local governments. Their findings led Rockefeller to create the Adirondack Park Agency, which was tasked with protecting the park from encroaching development on public and private lands.

Rockefeller also introduced a separate program to end water pollution, created the Department of Environmental Conservation and oversaw the opening of parts of the Adirondack Northway, a road which made it easier for tourists to access the Adirondacks—tourists who brought with them a stream of income that played a vital role in the Adirondack economy. The legislation Rockefeller cast upon the Adirondacks hasn’t always been popular—as could be expected in the tumultuous world of politics—but it is certain that the Adirondack region remains the treasure that it is today thanks in part to Rockefeller, who helped shield it from sprawl, pollution and other threats.

Anyone who has ever experienced the beauty of the Adirondacks should have no trouble imagining what young Nelson Rockefeller saw and felt during his formative years spent in the mountains.

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Swimming Holes of the Adirondacks Of the thirty eight official New York state swimming holes, the Adirondack Park is home to ten and they are scattered throughout the region. My favorites are all located in the high peak area of the park.

KEENE VALLEY: Heading towards Lake Placid on route 73, drive past Chapel Pond and then proceed down the hill toward the valley.

Look for the trail sign â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roaring Brook Fallsâ&#x20AC;?. park your car here and the waterfall is only a short hike. The fun here is standing underneath the falls.

AUSABLE FORKS: just south of Plattsburgh is the city of Ausable Forks. Here people swim in a famous swimming hole known locally as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the damâ&#x20AC;?. Drive south on route 9N, turn west on Mill Road. The hole is located just before Murphy Road.

NORTH HUDSON: This is my favorite. Take exit 29 on the Northway heading towards Newcomb. Look for the waterfalls on your left about a mile past the Adirondack Buffallo Company. There is a large parking lot and a small trail to Blue Ridge Falls.

JAY: Look for the covered bridge. There is plenty of room to sit and sun on the many flat rocks littering the area above the falls. The swimming hole has plenty of deep water and those brave enough can actually slide down the falls.

WILMINGTON: This swimming hole is an all day affair. The waterfalls are very high, there is plenty of deep water and two cliffs from which to jump into the water. This area is called Wilmington Gorge and is located on route 86, just outside Wilmington.

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HOMETOWN DELI & BAKERY - Great food and fresh baked goods in a small Adirondack Town

By Miroslav Ivkovic

The only deli and bakery in the sleepy Adirondack town of Ausable Forks, NY also happens to be a very popular stop for many travelers from Quebec and Vermont making their way to the Lake Placid Region. The Hometown Deli and bakery is that popular stop.

First opened in March of 2004, the little country store was previously a convenience store and gas station. Owner Jim Seguin was working at Howard Johnson’s in Lake Placid at the time. He also worked part time at the Post Office. “The location had been vacant for some time and even though I said I would never go back to the restaurant business, I decide to go for it”, says Jim. The store suffered a fire I 2006 and closed for renovations for over a year. Shortly after re-opening for business, Hurricane Irene devastated the town and flooded the store with 10 inches of water.

This time, friends and neighbors quickly came to the rescue and the store was quickly reopened. Unfortunately, the town is still

recovering from the effects of Irene.

The store is open seven days a year with the exception of Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving, which Jim says are family days. “Employees have families and I have a family but they also know that they must work on Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day”, says Jim. The store, in addition to Jim’s wife is staffed by six employees, and during the summer Jim hires an additional three people. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served every day and there is a comfortable seating area. Jim offers specials every day including Saturday and Sunday but Wednesday is the busiest day because Michigans are 99 cents on Wednesday and the store sells over 200 on any given Wednesday. Jim and his wife also cater for wedding, birthdays, private parties, and increasingly funerals.

In addition to being a small restaurant, the store has a bakery, deli, small gift shop, camping equipment and fishing equipment.

Most of the customers come from Canada and stay in Wilmington, Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. For this reason, Jim accepts Canadian dollars on par with the American dollar. Jim is very grateful to his wife for all her hard work and dedication to making the store a success. “I am looking to open a banquet facility in town.

Only thing is, it has to be away from the flood zone”, exclaims Jim. If passing through Ausable Forks, stop by, grab some fresh baked goods a soup or a sandwich and see what the little country store has to offer.

Miroslav Ivkovic is publisher and co-owner of Adirondack Guest Informer. His work with this Magazine leads him to travel extensively around our region meeting with fascinating people whereever he goes.

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Wilmington, New York almost needs no introduction. While smaller than its famous neighbor Lake Placid, it’s still the place “where the action is,” its most notable feature being Whiteface Mountain (whiteface.com) where the 1980 Olympic apline skiing events actually took place and where world class skiing still goes on today. The other main feature you’ll notice is the West Branch of the AuSable River that runs right through the middle of both the town and the hamlet of Wilmington and it’s known for some of the best fishing in New York State.

Together these two features are just the beginning of a perfect yearround Adirondack getaway.

There are many ways to get to Wilmington, but using the Northway, or Interstate 87, coming from the south, you take Exit 30 through Keene Valley across Route 73 and then up Route 9N in Keene to connect in Jay with Route 86 (also part of The Olympic Trail) on which the hamlet of Wilmington is basically laid out. Or from the north, take Exit 34 at AuSable Forks and follow Route 9N south to where it connects with Route 86 in Jay then west to Wilmington. Check out a map and make your own route coming from whatever direction you want. What will be consistent is that it will be a scenic ride whichever way you take.

A good place to start your exploration of the region is a stop into the Whiteface Visitors Bureau adjacent to Wilmington Heritage Park on Route 86. You can’t miss the standing wooden bear and cub next to the clock. And it’s right near the bridge where the AuSable River flows beneath Route 86. Another good place to start is their website www.ADKGuestInformer.com

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at whitefaceregion.com or call them at either 888-WHITEFACE or locally at 518-946-2255. I spoke with Michelle Preston, Operations Manager at the Visitor’s Center, and she told me that the current construction on the aforementioned bridge and on the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway along with a “face lift” to the area signage should be all completed by the time this article is published.

There are so many ways to enjoy the Wilmington/Whiteface Region that I’m only going to be able to give you a sampling. But the Adirondacks are made for discovery and you’re going to want to find your own way anyway.

To sum up, what makes the area unique are the many ways man and nature are working together to provide and promote outdoor recreation.

There’s skiing at Whiteface in the winter and mountain biking and gondola rides in the summer and an amazingly scenic highway up the 5th highest peak in New York (at 4,867 feet) along the Veterans Memorial Highway. Along the AuSable River, there are not only a plethora of pull-offs for fishermen, there are unique features in places like High Falls Gorge (highfallsgorge.com), The Flume (a very narrow fast moving gorge and waterfall with hiking trails to access it) and swimming and picnicking at Lake Everest (a widening of the river) where the Wilmington Town Beach is.

And because of all that symbiosis of man and nature, there are plenty of places to stay from campgrounds to motels and even resorts like The Hungry Trout as well as places to eat, including an authentic A&W Restaurant right on Route 86. For supplies, there’s a small store called The Little Supermarket just up the road from the Visitors Center. Wilmington is also famous for hosting the first theme park in the United States: Santa’s Workshop at North Pole, NY (northpoleny.com).

And for an inspiring experience of man working FOR nature, check out the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center (adirondackwildlife.org), a non-profit organization devoted to rescuing and rehabilitating wounded or orphaned animals. For an Olympic sized vacation, check out Wilmington, New York.

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The Mountains Abound With Music While the Adirondacks are known worldwide for their wildlife and wilderness, there’s another kind of “wild life” that goes on here during the summer inspired by music. The warm weather brings music out into the open air and festivals abound throughout the region.

Below are some examples of what you can find during a mountain summer. Check the “Adirondack Nightlife” page here in the Guest Informer for some indoor venues to escape those occasional hot, humid days and the rainy ones that keep the mountains green.

Mid’s Park concerts “A FREE seven week summer concert series in Lake Placid, New York that includes local, regional and national acts.”

WHERE: Mid’s Park - Main Street, Lake Placid Rain Site is: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts WHEN: 7:00 PM Tuesday nights July and August, 2015 MORE INFO: songsatmirrorlake.com for schedule, click on ‘Gigs’ on the above page Shepard Park concerts The Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concerts featuring various performers in a beautiful outdoor theater overlooking Lake George.

WHERE: Shepard Park, Lake George WHEN: 7:30 PM Wednesdays in July and August Rain or shine: Call (518) 668-2616 for rain venue.

MORE INFO: lakegeorgearts.org/summer-concerts.htm Free Concerts on the Old Forge Lakefront Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy these varied performances from 7:00-9:00 PM WHERE: Old Forge Lakefront (Near the intersection of Lake View Ave. and Rt. 28) WHEN: Sundays at 7:00 PM - June 28 - September 6, 2015 MORE INFO: oldforgeny.com/events.html or call 1-877-OLDFORGE (653-3674) Lake George Music Festival Enjoy classical music when “world class musicians and rising young stars present a full week of open rehearsals, live concerts, and interactive workshops to the seasonal and year round residents of Lake George free of charge.”

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WHERE: various venues around Lake Geroge, NY WHEN: August 17-27, 2015 MORE INFO: lakegeorgemusicfestival.com or call (518) 791-5089 Lake George Jazz Weekend Enjoy a weekend of jazz in an open air theater overlooking Lake George. Bring a chair or blanket and relax.

WHERE: Shepard Park, Lake George, NY WHEN: starting at 1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 2015 MORE INFO: lakegeorgearts.org/lakegeorge-jazz.htm 19th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival The 19th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival features more than 25 acts, dance and a Celtic Kids area. On Saturday, Sept. 18, Irish 2000 opens at 10 a.m. and continues until midnight, with three stages of non-stop music and a fourth stage where Irish dance takes the center.

WHERE: Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, NY WHEN: September 18-19, 2015 - Friday 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM COST: check website for current information on tickets and schedule MORE INFO: irish2000fest.com and here’s one indoor venue/ongoing event you might want to check out: Adirondack Theatre Festival from their mission statement: “a six week season of theatre for an audience of more than 6,000 using professional artists from New York City and across the country ... A typical six week summer season includes three mainstage productions, a new play/musical workshop and a late night slot for cabaret and more adventurous productions ...

The plays and musicals presented on ATF’s stage are never older than five years old.”

WHERE: Charles Wood Theater, Glen Steet, Glens Falls, NY WHEN: ongoing throughout the summer MORE INFO: atfestival.org Mike LaPoint’s life has been about music. He has made a living playing in multibands and as a solo act. His current CD “the Return Home” is available where he plays.

The Adirondack Guest Informer is published quarterly by ADKGI a partnership company. Reproduction of this magazine, in part or whole, is prohibited without written permission from ADKGI we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all published information.

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World Cup and you can reserve the place for any kind of private party you can think of.

They don’t have their own parking lot, but they’re steps away from village parking, and are connected to the Golden Arrow Resort, so if you’re staying there, you can “sneak in through the back door” by the indoor pool.

I spoke with current owner Robert Mullarney and he explained his history at the club: he started out as a bouncer, then became a bartender then moved up to bar manager, working those positions for Jack Irbin, the guy who made Roomers the Lake Placid institution it is. Finally, in 2003, he became the bar owner. So you know he has a personal commitment to the club and that means he’s going to make sure you have a good time. But he wants you to know that it’s his dedicated crew that’s really responsible for the party atmosphere at Roomers.

That good time includes nightly specials, like Sunday Shenanigans, Manic Mondays, Twisted Tuesdays, Wicked Wednesdays, all which start with $2 domestic beers and $4 drafts and add additional drink specials each night like $5 well pints and then Thirsty Thursdays with 2 for 1 drinks all night. Fridays and Saturdays include a late night Happy Hour with 2 for 1 drinks 8-10pm. Those specials, along with a fun-loving staff, make for a memorable night out. And there’s never a cover charge except on New Year’s Eve. Roomers...spread the word.

If you’re looking for an authentic nightclub and not just a restaurant that put in a dance floor, then Roomers in Lake Placid is the place for you. The entrance is a little deceptive because it’s a dual doorway sandwiched between two other places, making the nightclub look like a very narrow venue. But once you walk down the stairs, the place opens into a good sized room. There’s a large inviting bar stocked with everything you can think of, including options from local breweries, with tables lining the walls around a large dance floor complete with a dance club light show. And though it just got a recent spring cleaning, it’s still got a comfortable feel like a well worn pair of jeans.

If you’re not strictly a dancer but like the nightclub scene, there are two pool tables with one in a back room where it’s a little quieter if that’s what you’re looking for. There’s also an electronic dart board, a Big Buck Hunter video game and several large screen TV’s always tuned to sports so you can watch the dancers as you keep tabs on the game. Or vice versa.

The music is provided by a jukebox, or on weekends, a DJ who will cater the music to the audience and through a connection to the Internet can access any song you want to hear. And speaking of catering, while Roomers doesn’t serve food, they do offer catered private or open parties and have had many over their history like college alumni parties, Red Bull sponsored events, a Night Train Bobsled

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