It's Bands and Beans Time in the North Country!

The Lake George Arts Project will be hosting their fun-loving, "bean and burn" contest this coming Sunday, March 7th at the Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George, NY. The event, officially called "Band's N' Beans" is one of the Arts Projects major fundraising events. The afternoon is filled with a myriad of live music bands playing while hundreds and hundreds of "food critics" a.k.a. the public who attends plys their way to dozens of "chili chefs" who have brought their secret formulas to tempt tastebuds and perk palates. For Ticket info call 518-668-5755 and our chamber staff will be glad to help with more info. We even have our own Sandy from our office entering in the Chili Contest this year!! Its a great event, lots of fun and a perfect thing to do on a winter Sunday in the North Country. come and join in the fun!!

Wrightstage Productions is presenting Brian Clark’s drama, Whose Life is it Anyway? at The Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY on Friday, February 19 and Saturday, Februrary 20 at 7:30pm each evening.

Read more and purchase tickets online at www.Wrightstage.net

Wrightstage is a two-year old, local theatre company run by Neil Akins. Get your tickets ($15-$17) from The Wood box office (874-0800)

Whose Life is it Anyway? This drama about a young teacher/sculptor who becomes paralyzed from the neck down as the result of an automobile accident, features Nicholas Baroudi whom many of you saw in A Few Good Men, A Walk in the Woods and Our Town. The dramatic conflict revolves around his desire to be discharged from the hospital so he can die on his own terms and the hospital’s refusal to allow that to happen. The “right to die” issue is explored with great thoroughness and yes, even humor.

Please support this show!

Snowshoe Tours at Natural Stone Bridge and Caves!

Grand Opening

Stone Bridge & CAVES
Snowshoeing Adventure Tours.
On Thursday January 14, 2010, for the first time in its 55 year history, the Stone Bridge and surrounding property is open to the public during the winter.
Over 4 miles of trails (6.4 miles with roundtrips) highlighting views of Trout Brook, Sinkholes, Huge Glacial Erratic Boulders, & Vertical Ledges are currently available. See the Stone Bridge, the LARGEST marble CAVE ENTRANCE in the East. Constantly changing, everyday is a new experience at Natural Stone Bridge & Caves.
DAY PASSES for self-guided tours are available from Thursday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm (closed M, T & W)

EVENING MOONLIGHT TOURS are offered on Saturdays, 5pm-9pm. The walk begins with a 40min guided tour of the Stone Bridge Cave (lighted) followed by self-guided tour of the additional trails. A warm campfire and marshmallows await you after the hike.

Also included with either the Day or Evening Pass purchase is FREE use of our 9 “hole” Disc (Frisbee) Golf Course. Bring your own disc or we will provide you with a free rental disc. Playing in the snow is a blast!

SNOWSHOE RENTALS are available for use on site. Please call ahead to reserve (518-494-2283). Group Rates (10+) are available with prior arrangement only.

Located just 2.5 miles off of I-87, exit 26 at the end of Stone Bridge Rd, this location is a short trip from the Lake George or Lake Placid regions. Upon arrival, proceed to the lower parking area to the log lodge building and enter through the green double doors to the small heated gift shop. Hot drinks, snacks and souvenirs are available.
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If you would like more info about this topic, directions or, please call Greg or Dee Beckler at 518-494-2283, e-mail Greg at stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net or visit our website at http://www.stonebridgeandcaves.com/, with links to updated pictures on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.

They are at it again!!! This time with Warm, Spiced Cider!!

Event Name:
Adirondack Winery’s “Spice Up Your Winter” FREE Wine Tasting Event

Details:
Catch a break from the bitter cold of the New Year by enjoying this FREE wine tasting event at Adirondack Winery; featuring a number of warm, spiced mulled wines paired with yummy home-baked treats.

When:
Saturday, January 16 11:30am – 5:30pm
AND
Sunday January 17 11:30am – 3:30pm

Winter things are happening!

Mother Nature took just a little longer to show up this year than last year, but after yesterday's 8-11 inches of the "white stuff" and temperatures cold enough for snow making at our three ski resorts the Lake George Region should be in full "hummmmmm" for the coming weekend and weeks!!

According to a new update our chamber regularly receives from our members, The South Warren Snowmobile Association, " We will be fully opening all trails on Monday, December 14--most in part due to the fact it is still hunting season (through this weekend)." The club has 100 gates to open and they will be putting the grooming machines out to work and clear any deadfall trees, etc. this weekend. Our chamber will be notified as soon as the trails are opened for snowmobilers--and we will notify YOU!

New this year is a snowmobile trail link to West Mountain Ski Area. Mike Barbone, owner of the property noted in a recent news article that their onsite restaurant also broadens the selection of where snowmobilers can find places to eat right on the trail. He also noted that their mountain has set aside special parking areas for snowmobilers in front of their Northwest triple chair lift and hopes to also add the amenity of being able to sell gasoline to snowmobilers onsite. Finding gas stations along the 100-miles of carefully groomed snowmobile trails can sometimes be a challenge. The Cumberland Farms in Lake Luzerne and the Stewart's on RT 9 in Lake George are two of the only "easy to access" locations in the trail network it seems. So kudo's to Barbone for seeing an opportunity and trying to make it work for everyone! Our chamber has several hotels and motels with direct access to the Warren County Snowmobile trails. Please check our website or call our office 518-668-5755 for this info. Our experienced staff is always happy to help! (Please mention you read our blog!)

For some great info on snowmobiling in our area including conditions updates, trail maps, itinerary ideas and more please visit our member's The South Warren Snowmobile Club at their website.

Our Lake George Regional Chamber website has great information about all types of events and activities that can be done in our beautiful region during the winter. Visit our special winter pages directly from our home page and then click to find great WINTER GETAWAY SPECIALS being offered by our lodging and retail partners!

Adirondack Winery's "Warm Up to the Holidays" FREE Wine Tasting Event & Big 2-Day Store-Wide Sale!
Warm up to the Holidays with this FREE wine tasting event at Adirondack Winery featuring 5 new wines made for the holiday season; plus your personal favorite wines and free fine tastings, too!

Plus, get a jumpstart on your holiday gift shopping with our 2-day sale: EVERYTHING is 15% Off for these 2 days only (only valid in-store, not online) – including wine, unique gifts, fine foods, gourmet cheese, delectable chocolates, and more! Pre-shop or browse on our website

When: Saturday Nov. 21 11:30am – 6pm and Sunday Nov. 22 11:30am – 4pm

Where: Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, 285 Canada Street , Lake George , NY 12845

Facebook link for it: http://www.facebook.com/adirondack.winery#/event.php?eid=208469084971&ref=mf

Lake George Region Hosts 3rd Annual Restaurant Week

The 3rd Annual Lake George Area Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday, September 13th and runs through Saturday, September 19th. This year a record number of the region's restaurants are participating--19 in all! Each restaurant, in addition to their regular menus, will also be featuring a Fixed Price 3-Course Menu full of delectable offerings. The 3-Course meals include appetizers, main course and dessert all for the low price of $17.57 !

For complete listings, menus and links to participating restaurants please check out the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce's Website at: http://lakegeorgechamber.com/ and follow the soldier link to info.

The event week gets its hallmark "$17.57" price tag to commemorate one of the most famous seige battles of the French & Indian War. It was, in 1757 that the French Army, under the General Montcalm came down from Canada using the lakes of Champlain and Lake George to lay siege for 7 days to Fort William Henry which was then controlled by the British Army. The British fought a good fight but in the end were defeated and driven back to their southern stronghold of Fort Edward 12 miles to the south. This major point in history was later used as the basis for the internationally known novel, The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper.

This weeklong event is a great way to visit restaurants you have never been to before, or to get a great deal at one of your favorites in the region. The event receives funding support from the Warren County Tourism Occupancy Tax Fund as well as from area sponsors including: Glens Falls National Bank & Trust, National Grid, The Town of Lake George and The Village of Lake George. The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce has been serving the visitors, residents and businesses of the Lake George Region for over 57 years! For additional information you may also call 518-668-5755 or 1-800-705-0059.