Essex on Lake Champlain

Essex Community Church Sunday Service
2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Essex Community Church, 2306 Main Street, Essex, NY, 12936, United States
In the spirit of fellowship and community that defines us, we welcome everyone who wants to celebrate and explore the spirit of Christian life, in word, in song, and in life. Please join us for coffee and refreshments after service.
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Piano by Nature: Resinosa Ensemble - Touch the Hand of Love
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Hand House Parlor, Elizabethtown, NY, 12932, United States
Resinosa Ensemble:Touch the Hand of Love

Bridget Convey, pianoEliza Meyer, celloJoëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano

Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m.

The Resinosa Ensemble features Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano; Bridget Convey, piano; and Eliza Meyer, cello, and combines a love of chamber music with gloriously innovative programming.

For its 2025-2026 season, the Resinosa Ensemble will present the program Touch the Hand of Love, featuring the world premiere of “Three Paintings” by Maine composer Philip Carlsen. Philip selected poems by his wife, Franco-American poet Jeri Theriault, that were inspired by paintings of Marc Chagall, Andrew Wyeth, and Annette Lemieux. This program features a diverse collection of exquisite songs and instrumentals, exploring the depths of human love in its various forms.

The theme of love persists with the sensuous poetry of Tsu Yeh, elegantly set by Paul John Rudoi in “Midnight Songs,” alongside “Losaida, My Love” by 2024 Grammy winner Jessie Montgomery, whose music gracefully intertwines themes of social justice and the human experience.

The program is complemented by compositions from Barabara Strozzi, Chen Yi, Florence Price, Caroline Shaw, Amy Beach, and a delightful arrangement of Blossom Dearie’s “Touch the Hand of Love.” The Resinosa Ensemble’s commitment to showcasing diverse musical styles and composers, particularly those historically excluded, is exemplified in this captivating lineup.

PBN will present two concerts at Elizabethtown’s Hand House — one on Saturday, April 11th at 7 PM and the next on Sunday, April 12th at 3 PM. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performances, and we recommend arriving early to avoid check-in lines. Admission for concerts at Elizabethtown’s Historic Hand House is $20, with a special $5 rate for children 15 and under. We accept cash or checks at the door. Patrons may also make their donations online—look for the PayPal button at the bottom of any page of our website.

Please Note: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited availability of chairs and parking spaces. We would like to also encourage you to ride share when possible, as our parking lot is more limited when there is snow and mud on the ground. You can reserve your spot via email at pianobynature@gmail.com or by phone at 518-962-8899. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Learn more at pianobynature.org.

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Yoga at The Mill
2026-04-12 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-19 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-26 17:00 - 18:15, 2026-04-27 17:00 - 18:15 and 6 more dates | The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport, New York, 12993, United States
Enjoy weekly Yoga classes at The Mill 4x per week. Classes are drop-in and do not require advance registration. Yoga mats and props are available at The Mill for no additional charge, however you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance to settle in, arrange your set up and sign a waiver. Payment is made directly to your instructor at the beginning or end of class.
For more information about the instructors, please visit : https://themilladk.com/yoga
Please contact an instructor directly with questions about their classes.
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Needle Felting Workshop
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | The Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US-9, Elizabethtown, NY, 12932, United States
Get crafty in these Needle Felting Workshops for beginners. Led by Lakeside School (Black Kettle Farm) at the Elizabethtown Social Center. Jan will teach you the steps how to create a bird out of wool.

For teens and adults.
$25 per class – All materials included
Class Dates: Wednesdays on April 15 (spring bird), May 13 (flat scene), June 10 (lady bug), July 1 (butterfly)
Classes start at 6:00 pm
Limited Spots – Register Here!
Questions please call us at 518-873-6408.

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Pleasant Valley Chorale Essex Spring Concert
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Essex Community Church, 2306 Main Street, Essex, NY, 12936, United States
The Pleasant Valley Chorale spring program “Love Songs” features choral pieces about the heartache, comfort, and delight of love. Directed by Nora Nadire with Accompanist Kerry Mero. Admission is free. Donations accepted at the door.
Join us at either (or both!) of two concerts:
Friday, April 17 ~ 7:00 PM
Essex Community Church
2306 Lakeshore Road, Essex
Sunday, April 19 ~ 3:00 PM
United Church of Christ
7580 Court St, Elizabethtown
The Pleasant Valley Chorale is a long-running community choir sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center. If you are interested in joining for the fall session, please contact the Social Center at (518) 873-6408.
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Pleasant Valley Chorale Etown Spring Concert
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown, United States

SPEAKEAZY STORYTELLING OPEN MIC AT SNOWFORT BOOKS
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Snowfort Books, 6592 Main Street, Westport, 12933, United States
Hosts Loree Burns and Mac MacDevitt are looking forward to welcoming all our storytelling friends to SpeakEazy Open Mic’s new home at Snowfort Books in Westport on the FOURTH WEDNESDAY every month at 7pm. We are collaborating with owners Adam and Amy Robinson in their warm, friendly bookstore and community space in the old Adams Hardware building. Come and join us, check out the books and settle in with your friends and neighbors for a night of sharing or just listening to true, personal stories.
How SpeakEazy works.
The Sign Up list opens at 6:45 (if you want to tell a story). Or add your name to the list at anytime during the event.
Come and tell a story or just listen as friends, neighbors and visitors from all walks of life and backgrounds come together and share personal stories in a relaxed and fun event free from pressure or judgment.
No experience necessary.
No Theme. No Critique. No scoring.
You don’t need to prepare. Any story is perfect – Stories you tell to family or friends or at your favorite watering hole. From your life story to what you saw in town last week.
No theme required. Family stories, funny stories, heartbreaking stories – anything you want to share. You are welcome to tell from the head and heart, or to bring paper up with you if you want to.
When your name is called, the stage is yours for seven minutes.
All the details at BellFireArts.org
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The Mill Local Spotlight: William Lee Ellis
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport, New York, 12993, United States
Acclaimed roots music artist William Lee Ellis is a fingerpicking guitarist and songwriter who has been hailed a “wizard on steel strings” (Blues Revue) and “one of our finest contemporary songwriters” (Living Blues).

His latest album, the Yellow Dog release Ghost Hymns, was a Blues Music Awards nominee for Acoustic Blues Album of the Year and proclaimed one of 2023’s best records by DownBeat,Blues Music magazine, and others. The son of banjo/fiddle composer Tony Ellis, William holds a PhD in ethnomusicology, has played Mountain Stage, MerleFest, and the Kennedy Center among many venues, and is a guitar-instructing alum of Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch and Augusta Blues Week.
William Lee Ellis will join us for a three week residency at The Mill: Thursday April 9th, April 16th and April 23rd. He will be accompanied by Steve Feinbloom (bass) & Ralph Lane (guitar).

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Paper Marbling Kids Workshop
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US-9, Elizabethtown, NY, 12932, United States
Come make art that moves! In this fun workshop, kids will splash colors onto water, swirl them around, and press paper on top to reveal awesome patterns with BVSD art teacher and one of our board members at ESC, Harry Caldwell!
It’s like a surprise every time – bright, wavy, and totally unique!
Get ready to mix, swirl, and create your own magical masterpieces to take home!
This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.

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Trillium String Quartet
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport, New York, 12993, United States
Comprised of violinists Sommer Altier and Judith Kim, violist Sydney Link and cellist Amelia Smerz, the Trillium String Quartet formed in 2024 out of a love for chamber music, collaboration and connection.
Trillium is passionate about performing music in their communities, valuing education and outreach as a foundation for increasing access to the arts. Throughout the east coast, the quartet organizes masterclasses, free concerts and presentations through its connection with local high schools, private studios and outreach organizations. Trillium has appeared in concert alongside Grammy winning Attacca Quartet and Béla Fleck and worked closely with composers Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and Jake Runestead. The quartet was named as a semi-finalist of The Plowman Chamber Music Competition in the spring of 2025 and has attended and performed at festivals including the Calidore String Quartet Seminar, Texas Chamber Music Institute, Daponte String Quartet Institute, and Stretto Festival. The quartet has played in masterclasses and coachings for renowned musicians such as the Calidore String Quartet, Paul Watkins, Philip Setzer, Nina Lee and Ron Copes.
Cumulatively, the group holds degrees from Cleveland Institute of Music, Mannes School of Music, Bard College, DePauw University, McGill University, and Montclair State University.

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Heritage Potluck at Elizabethtown Social Center
2026-05-03 16:30 - 19:00 | The Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US-9, Elizabethtown, NY, 12932, United States
From Family Recipes to Funky Favorites: Community Potluck Celebrates Food and History at the Elizabethtown Social Center with Live Music by Russ Cook.
We invite you to gather for a delightfully unpredictable mix of food, great live music and a bit of storytelling at our Community Potluck on Sunday, May 3, from 4:30 to 7PM at the Elizabethtown Social Center. Dinner at 5.
Guests are encouraged to bring a small dish that tells a story – a favorite childhood meal, a cherished family dish, a reflection of cultural heritage or a recipe from history.
Alongside the food and music, there will be activities to keep all ages happy, including pool, foosball, crafts and more!
Please contact us at 518-873-6408 or news@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org with any questions!
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Love's A Joke
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | The Mill, 6679 Main Street, Westport, New York, 12993, United States
Love’s a Joke is a raucous and not-to-miss comedy tour as America’s funniest entertainers and comedy couples take the stage to dish on marriage, sex, divorce, parenthood, fighting, weddings, and who (or what) they fantasize about when their spouse isn’t looking. They got married so you don’t have to!

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