It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This will be a busy week for most folks, whether you're traveling to family and friends or the one responsible for putting on the big show. If you won't be around your family, for whatever reason, look at the positives: a day off from work, lots of football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on TV.
But wait. There is still a week left to go, so before you head down (or up) the Northway, stick around here for a few non-holiday related activities this weekend. If you're a fan of holiday spirit, don't worry. You have an entire month of Christmas carols on the radio, holiday shopping, wrapping and untangling lights waiting for you.
u If you love to ski, or love Warren Miller's ski movies, don't miss his latest, "Dynasty," showing at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. This film is presented by the West Mountain Educational Foundation and also will be playing at 3, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 798-9663.
u If you were a fan of the movie (the original or the remake), don't miss the stage version of "The Women," which is being performed at 8 p.m. Friday at the Bernhard Theater at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. There will be additional performances at the same time Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 general admission and $8 students and senior citizens. For more information, call 580-5439.
u It's almost time for ski and snowboard season! What better way to prepare than to check out the new products and trends at the Adirondack Sports and Fitness Winter Expo, going on from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs. The Adirondack Sports and Fitness Winter Expo provides consumers with 80 exhibits offering outdoor gear, products and services. Outfitters, retailers, manufacturers, clubs and organizations will be on hand, featuring winter sports such as alpine skiing/snowboarding, snowshoe running and hiking, cross-country skiing, curling and more to kick off the winter recreation season. For more information, call 877-8788.
u Looking for a little Southern flavor? Then don't miss Gumbo Night @ 111 at 8 p.m. Saturday at 111 Main Street Restaurant and Lounge in Greenwich. The evening will feature a performance by Milayne Jackson and The Gumbo Band to go along with a 111 gumbo special. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door or in advance. For tickets or information, call 692-8016.
u Were you around for the original Beatlemania? Or maybe saw the Beatles in person? Either way, any Beatles fan will love Beatlemore Skidmania, taking place at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Filene Recital Hall at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. Students and faculty will perform the music of the Beatles in a salute to the album "Abbey Road" during the free show. Call 580-5320 for more information.
Posted in Lifestyles on Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:25 pm
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