Events

The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” will be on display at the Union Hotel, 401 West Main Street, Sackets Harbor, NY, in May and June as part of the “Museum on Main Street” program. “Voices and Votes” includes historical and contemporary photographs, archival and education videos, engaging interactive displays and historical objects such as campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia and protest materials. The exhibit is adapted from the “American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith” currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of America History. Sackets Harbor is one of just 12 communities hosting this engaging exhibit through January of 2026! This special cultural experience for residents and visitors will be open Mondays through Fridays from 10am to 3pm, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. The exhibit is closed Sundays. 

An additional exhibit known as “Sackets Harbor in the North Country” will additionally be on display to complement the traveling Smithsonian exhibit. Admission for both exhibits is free. For more information, call 315-646-3634.

Union Hotel Building, West Main Street. Free Admission. Open Mondays through Fridays from 10am to 3pm, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. The exhibit is closed Sundays.

“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is presented by the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street project in cooperation with the Museum Association of New York. It examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.”

The Museum Association selected Sackets Harbor as the second venue in the state to host the exhibition, which is traveling the country.

“Voices and Votes” is based on a major exhibition that had been on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The Museum on Main Street adaptation has many of the same dynamic features: historical and contemporary photos, educational and archival video, multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photographs and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia and protest material.

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is presented by the Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street in cooperation with the Museum Association of New York (MANY), the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site, and Hay Memorial Library.

Join us every Friday from 9 AM – 3 PM

Kinney Drug parking lot on Route 12 in Alexandria Bay!

Fresh produce, canned goods and crafts are available for sale all season!

Join us June 1st for 1000 Islands Family Free Day
FREE ADMISSION / Museum Open 10 – 5 / Event Activities 10 – 5

Activities, crafts, and games for kids
$5 boat rides 10 – 5
Light picnic lunch for nominal fee (while supplies last)
Tour ABM galleries and preview new exhibits
Learn about ABM summer educational programs
Local organizations present to promote summer activities including US Coast Guard Auxiliary, TI Arts Center, Clayton Opera House, Save The River, Clayton Fishing Guides Association, New York State Police, Clayton Chamber of Commerce and more!

Eric and Leigh Gibson, The Gibson Brothers, grew up on a dairy farm in northern New York and have since traveled the world, and they can pick, sing and write outstanding country music. They’ve won almost every bluegrass award one can name, and they have released albums on almost every premier Americana label, including Sugar Hill and Rounder. If they had stayed in Nashville, they might possibly be Grand Ole Opry members by now. Their talent level is well-established, having written songs for and worked with Americana artists such as Del McCoury, Jerry Douglas and Alison Krauss. The only producers they have ever worked with are Ricky Skaggs, Dan Auerbach, David Ferguson and Jerry Douglas. The Gibson Brothers continue to be north country audience favorites.

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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A full week of #pride in historic Brockville, Ontario, along the St. Lawrence River. Pride parade, annual drag competition, volleyball tournament and more planned.

Becky Harblin, pastel landscape and plein-air artist, draws her inspiration for this exhibition from the poem To Earthward by Robert Frost. One of his few love poems, Harblin pairs each of her pieces with a line from Frost’s work, depicting all seasons of rural life, from shores to dirt roads.

Art exhibit at the Thousand Islands Arts Center, 314 John St., Clayton

Kieron (Elwood Blues) Lafferty and Wayne (Jake Blues) Catania, were hand-picked by Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi Pisano and original Blues Brothers Musical Director, Paul Shaffer to carry the torch first lit by the iconic duo of Aykroyd and John Belushi. Judy Belushi refers to the duo as anything but an imitation of the original act said, “Kieron and Wayne are not imitators, they live the music and embody the characters. They understand the spirit of The Blues Brothers and revel in the joy of being Jake and Elwood.” Backed by the all star Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Band, The Official Blues Brothers Revue showcase their undeniable talent in songs that comprise a virtual encyclopedia of rock, blues and soul. Audiences of all ages have been on their feet as the duo delivers classics such as “Soul Man,” “Gimme Some Lovin,” “Sweet Home Chicago” and “Shout.”

Tickets are $50/$55/$60 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton, NY

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This three-day festival is a celebration of all things New York food and beverage, featuring vendors from as far away as Buffalo and Long Island, along with live music daily.

This fun family-friendly festival is the largest of its kind in the area and features more than 70 exhibitors including 30+ wineries from Long Island to Buffalo and the Finger Lakes to the Canadian border. Celebrating quality “Made in New York” food and wine products, festival goers can enjoy candy, cheese, meat, nuts, dips and sauces, herbs and spices, maple products, cookies, fudge, desserts, soda, coffee, jerky, popcorn, wine flour, distilled spirits and, of course, New York State wines.

Cerow Recreation Park Arena • 615 E Line Rd, Clayton, NY 13624
Show Hours: Friday: 3 P.M. – 8 P.M. | Saturday: 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. | Sunday: 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Admission: Adults $20 • Children 13 & up $5 • Under 12 Free

Slay the night away aboard the Island Queen cruise boat during this annual #pride outing of drag, music and dancing! Tickets are on sale now. The Island Queen departs from Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises at 248 Ontario Street in Kingston, Ontario. Buy tickets online here, be sure to arrive by 6 p.m. to ensure you’re boarded for 7 p.m. departure.

Trans-Canada Highwaymen is a supergroup featuring Chris Murphy (Sloan), Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page, Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness) and Craig Northey (Odds). Named after classic country supergroup The Highwaymen, the band originally got together for a Canadian tour where each member played songs they wrote from their individual bands, with the other members providing backup. They’ve played sporadically since, and enjoying each other’s friendship, decided to make an album.
Explosive Hits Vol 1 is an homage to the K-Tel compilations of yore, featuring the band covering Canadian Top 10 Hits 1969-1975, including songs by The Guess Who, Joni Mitchell, Paul Anka, The Poppy Family, April Wine and more.

Tickets are $55/$60/$65 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Watertown, New York, celebrates Pride June 13-16 with a variety of events held throughout the city! The fun starts with a soft kick-off Thursday night with trivia at the Hops Spot restaurant!

The Paddock Club, located in the historic Paddock Arcade in downtown Public Square, starts things off from 3-8pm Friday, June 14, at the official kick-off party! Friday night fun includes Amber Skyy’s Drag Race hitting five Watertown stops including the Paddock Club at 6pm, the Bad Apple Garage at 7pm, Garland City Beer Works at 8pm, Downtown Bistro 108 at 9pm and culminating at the Bad Apple Downtown at 10pm!

Saturday morning bring the Pride Flag Raising at 10am at Watertown City Hall on Washington Street followed by daylong activities just off Public Square on Stone Street and the Paddock Arcade including vendors. Maggies on the River restaurant will host two Amber Skyy drag shows at 7pm and 9:30pm.

Sunday wraps things up with a 2-5pm Tea Dance at Garland City Beer Works. #pride

Two stages with continuous music. Fine artists showing and selling one-of-a-kind works. Free event.

Presented by HarmoNNY Performing Arts Community & North Country Arts Council

Southern California native Karla Bonoff was a songwriter by the age of 15, becoming friends with other singer-songwriters and musicians in the 1960s, creating their own unique sounds and lining up at the legendary Troubadour. From the Monday night Troubadour “hoot,” artists such as Ms. Bonoff went on to great success. She has toured with Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, J.D. Souther, Livingston Taylor and others. In 1990, she wrote three songs for Linda Ronstadt’s album “Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind.” “All My Life,” a duet with Ms. Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, won the Grammy for Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Billboard Magazine has written of Ms. Bonoff: “Long before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.”

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton, NY

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Celebrate Pride from Thursday through Sunday at a variety of events hosted throughout communities along the New York side of the St. Lawrence River and 1000 Islands! Highlighted by a Friday evening sunset cruise, Pride flag raising ceremony on Saturday and a Sunday picnic in the park on Wellesley Island – with boat shuttles to and from mainland Clayton – River Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ pride and this scenic 1000 Islands! #pride

Head to Channel Marker 243 in Cape Vincent for a night of fun to kick-off River Pride 2024. #pride

Reserve your space by 6/18.

Join us on the trails for our monthly full moon hikes! This month we walk beneath the Strawberry Moon. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes, layered
clothing for warmth, and bring your own headlamp and/or flashlight. Following the hike, we’ll
host a bonfire and snacks! Program subject to weather. Please call to register.

As part of River Pride 2024, The Hops Spots in downtown Clayton will host a fun piano bar/karaoke mashup for all! #pride

Join the River Pride celebration aboard a chartered Friday evening cruise aboard Uncle Sam Boat Tours departing from downtown Clayton. Tickets available for purchase ahead of time at 1000islandsriverpride.com. Celebrate #Pride island-style with food, music, drinks and fun!

Garland City Beer Works’ downtown Clayton location on Riverside Drive celebrates women as part of River Pride. #pride

Check out the website for full details.

Saturday of River Pride 2024 kicks-off with a Bloody Mary Social at the Lost Navigator in downtown Clayton. #pride

Clayton’s Centennial Park will host a ceremonial Pride Flag raising on 11am as part of River #Pride 2024

The Little Bookstore in downtown Clayton, NY, will present a story hour with face painting as part of River #Pride 2024.

The Boat Yard at French Bay in Clayton, NY, will host a tea dance Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm as part of River #Pride 2024.

DiPrinzio’s Kitchen on the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, NY, will host two seatings of its Drag Brunch as part of River #Pride 2024. Reservations required with DiPrinzio’s here.

River Pride 2024 wraps with a picnic at Thousand Island Park on Wellesley Island! Shuttle boats will ferry attendees to and from Thousand Island Park from downtown Clayton, NY. Closing ceremony of River #Pride 2024 will be at 3pm.

Tickets are $8 & $6 (Balcony Center & everywhere else)

Our band is made up of members that come from all over the North Country. Although many live in Clayton, Watertown or surrounding communities in Jefferson County, some of our musicians travel from St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties. We have a few members from even farther away who spend summers in the Clayton area and we welcome them back to play with us each summer season. We also come from many different walks of life. Some of our performers are life-long musicians either as performers or educators in local schools, some are professionals in other areas, and some have retired from their careers and are just looking for a fun and relaxing way to get involved in the community. Despite our differences we all come together each week to rehearse the music that we love sharing with our dedicated audiences. All members are listed in the programs for each of our concerts.

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Suzanne and her world class band will be presenting the complete Tapestry album, along with many 1960’s hits from the Broadway smash musical ‘Beautiful’. This includes songs recorded by the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, The Shirelles, the Monkees – and the list goes on. We guarantee you’ll be singing along with all these great tunes.

Suzanne has an uncanny likeness to Carole, with her energy, audience interaction, and piano playing effortlessly matching the vibe of Carole King in concert. Her friendly and comedic presence on stage immediately endears her to audiences with ease and warmth. Along with the huge catalogue of hits, Suzanne also brings stories about the songs and the history of Carole’s incredible career.

The Tapestry show has been enjoying sell-out shows and standing ovations all across North America.

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The Antique Boat Museum’s 1000 Islands Concours d’Elegance celebrates the Golden Age of Sports Cars in 2024! Come see beautiful classic cars displayed on the ABM’s waterfront campus, side by side with antique boats. Visitors will vote for their favorites and awards will be presented at 3:30 PM. From 10am-12pm, ABM will host a Cars & Coffee gathering on the south side of campus. Cars & Coffee is open to all cars and visitors, no registration or admission ticket required.  Regular admissions rates apply to visit the Concours.

Join us as we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with music and fireworks at Watertown’s historic Thompson Park.

Come early and claim your viewing space on the hill overlooking the city and enjoy exhibits, food and entertainment beginning at 5 pm.

Grand fireworks at Dusk while the Orchestra of Northern New York performs American patriotic favorites.

Join us for fireworks over Boldt Castle.

“Letters Aloud” has been delighting audiences with thought-provoking, hopeful and humorous stories told through the voices of real people via their personal correspondence. “Letters Aloud – From the Front” honors U.S. servicemen and women by presenting their powerful perspectives and heartfelt thoughts via letters to and from the people they care about. Accounts from the first days of boot camp to the grim realities of the front line will bring the battlefields of the past to life. A minuteman of the Revolutionary War, a medic in Afghanistan giving a firsthand account of a random act of kindness, Sergeant Elvis Aaron Presley’s message to his obsessed fans and a heartbreaking “Dear John” to a soldier in Vietnam offer perspectives about the act of serving and the price of sacrifice.

Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The Syracuse Orchestra pairs some of the most famous classical music selections with popular works from film composers and pieces from Broadway musicals. Travis Newton, conductor, is assistant professor and director of the arts administration program at Le Moyne College, Syracuse, where he also conducts the Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra. Vocalist Katie Weber, mezzo soprano, is a dynamic and moving performer, with a commitment to text, musicality and communication through music.

Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Gananoque, Ontario, along the shore of the St. Lawrence River will host its Pride Festival Saturday, July 13 from Joel Stone Park. Why July?!? Thanks for asking! Gananoque Pride Alliance recognizes the many #pride events in surrounding communities planned for June so Pride is still celebrated in the islands in July!

Two artists across time and space come together in one remarkable show! Changes in Latitudes will feature the impressionistic work of New York native Larry Tack (1897-1981) alongside Tasmanian acrylic landscape artist, Nathaniel Hiller.

314 John St., Clayton

A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED, GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter!

Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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56th Annual Decoy Show. Decoys, flat art. carving wood & tools, demonstrations, contest, live auction and silent auction and many different styles of artwork.

After 15 years and at the top of their game, members of Irish folk band The High Kings – Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and Paul O’ Brien – sell out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. The High Kings have set the bar extremely high for Irish folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. The High King’s most recent recording is “Home from Home,” featuring the band in live performances.

Tickets are $50/$55/$60 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Clayton, New York, brings back a hot air balloon festival to the 1000 Islands in 2024! Zenda Farm Preserve just outside the village of Clayton will host five balloons offering tethered rides, private and shared rides, a balloon glow display at night and more.

BALLOON GLOW • TETHERED RIDES • SHARED & PRIVATE RIDES
ADDITIONAL DETAILS COMING SOON!

Zenda Farm Preserve

38973 Zenda Road Clayton, NY 13624

Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, The Bacon Brothers have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound “Forosoco” – a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate – and it’s taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnagie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.

The Bacon Brothers turn a new page with their eleventh release, Erato, whose five songs showcase the duo at their diverse peak. It’s an EP of dynamic contrasts: quiet moments and big payoffs, organic instrumentation and electronic textures, self-penned songs and high-profile collaborations. For Michael and Kevin Bacon, it’s also the continuation of a story that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the two siblings were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul singers and classic rock bands.

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The North Country Music Project presents an evening of music and tributes to honor our rock & roll pioneers: Ed Wool, Claudia Wool, the Kissell Brothers (Bob and Dick), Al Bouchard, Joe Bouchard and the late Ray John. Featuring as music director Mark Prentice, Watertown native and Nashville-based Grammy winning producer, along with featured musicians and some very special guests. We will celebrate the foundational talent and bands that rocked the North Country in the 1960s and ‘70s, a time and place that produced extraordinary musicians whose impact reverberated far beyond the region. The music was amazing, the moment was magic, the legacy lives on.

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Jim Messina’s musical legacy spans five decades, and he helped to create, define and refine the musical genre known as “country rock.” He was a member of three bands, Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins, before venturing out on a solo career. His latest release, “In the Groove,” includes selected hits from all three of his previous bands, including a new take on the infectious Loggins and Messina hit “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” as well as several of his solo works.

Tickets are $55/$50/$45 (Side/Center/Balcony)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performances and received multiple accolades. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy and Tony award nominations.

Tickets are $55/$60/$65 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Alexandria Bay is the proud home of the Famous “Bill Johnstons Pirate Days. Get out your Pirate gear and join us in Bay.

Tophouse is a Montana-raised Americana/Folk band made up of Jesse Davis, Joe Larson, Will Cook and Andy LaFave. Created in 2015, the band began as a duo when two Music Composition majors at the University of Montana, guitarist/songwriter Jesse Davis and violinist William Cook, realized they loved playing music together and wanted to start – immediately. Lacking both a drummer and a singer, the first iteration of Tophouse was a virtuosity ‘Celtic folk’ instrumental duo with next-to-no connections. Joseph Larson, a singer, songwriter and guitar/banjo player joined the band in 2016. They moved to Nashville in October 2019. In 2022, Andy LaFave the pianist joined the group.

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Northern New York’s largest ComiCon event! Cosplay as your favorite characters and enjoy a variety of vendors, gaming opportunities, guests stars, panels and fun for all ages! Find a full list of vendors and guest stars announced throughout 2024. AnchorCon includes a Cosplay Cruise on the St. Lawrence River! It all happens at Cerow Recreation Park Arena in Clayton, New York.

Tickets are $8 & $6 (Balcony Center & everywhere else)

Our band is made up of members that come from all over the North Country. Although many live in Clayton, Watertown or surrounding communities in Jefferson County, some of our musicians travel from St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties. We have a few members from even farther away who spend summers in the Clayton area and we welcome them back to play with us each summer season. We also come from many different walks of life. Some of our performers are life-long musicians either as performers or educators in local schools, some are professionals in other areas, and some have retired from their careers and are just looking for a fun and relaxing way to get involved in the community. Despite our differences we all come together each week to rehearse the music that we love sharing with our dedicated audiences. All members are listed in the programs for each of our concerts.

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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With countless tunes the audience will know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs they can count on, and a whole lot of energy,

BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original frontman –

songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Kurt Neumann – the band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as

“Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho” and “Closer To Free,” just to name a few. The band reflects the soul and spirit of the
modern American experience on its 14th full-length offering, “4 The Last Time.”

Tickets are $35/$40/$50 (Side/Center/Premium)

Do you remember the days of 8 tracks & cassette tapes? Come to Alexandria Bay and remember those days with Rockin’ the Bay!

This is a classic rock & classic car weekend. Free Live music 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Art exhibit to celebrate the beauty and artistic talent found in the 1000 Islands.

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important humorist in the classic tradition.” Purveyor of urban cool, Lebowitz is a cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker.

She can also be seen in various documentary films including the American Experience series on New York City, as well as Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016), Regarding Susan Sontag (2014), and Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990), among others. In 2010 Martin Scorsese directed a documentary about Lebowitz for HBO titled Public Speaking. A limited documentary series, Pretend It’s a City, also directed by Martin Scorsese, premiered on Netflix in 2021, and was nominated for the 2021 Emmys in the Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series category. In 2021 she was given the Forte dei Marmi Festival della Satira Lifetime Achievement Award and was a 2021 Foreign Press Honorary Awardee – an award given by the Foreign Press Correspondents Association & Club USA.

Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Annual Blues in the Bay Festival during Labor Day weekend.

Wrap up your summer with this annual event. The fabulous four-day music festival features spectacular waterfront views, a pleasurable atmosphere, and fantastic blues music.

On February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973.

Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator, co- producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC.

Henry’s one hour Comedy Central Special, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” Was also on Netflix. Henry can also be heard daily on Sirius, XM, Blue Collar Radio and Pandora.

Some of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field; and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna.

Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The Annual Rollin’ Street Thunder weekend will take place September 8, 2024, downtown Alexandria Bay. Sunday, classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts …

Love Taylor Swift? Come Shake It Off with us at the Clayton Opera House on the 28th night of September! DJ Swiftie is showing up at our party to bring you two whole hours of Taylor, so make the friendship bracelets and dress to the nines in the Style of your favorite era, ‘cause we’ll be dancing like we’re 22 all night long!

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (General Admission/Side Balcony/Center Balcony)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The Brighton Beat is thrilled to be returning to their favorite venue; The Clayton Opera House! We will be celebrating the end of an annual week of clinics in local schools and working with music students all around the Northern New York Area.
No opening act, just 100% The Brighton Beat – but featuring some surprise guests!

$30 Center/$20 Side Tickets
FREE ENTRY for all students 18 years old and under! – make sure to reserve online to guarantee seat your seat!

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Our band is made up of members that come from all over the North Country. Although many live in Clayton, Watertown or surrounding communities in Jefferson County, some of our musicians travel from St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties. We have a few members from even farther away who spend summers in the Clayton area and we welcome them back to play with us each summer season. We also come from many different walks of life. Some of our performers are life-long musicians either as performers or educators in local schools, some are professionals in other areas, and some have retired from their careers and are just looking for a fun and relaxing way to get involved in the community. Despite our differences we all come together each week to rehearse the music that we love sharing with our dedicated audiences. All members are listed in the programs for each of our concerts.

Tickets are $8 & $6 (Balcony Center & everywhere else)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

boxoffice@claytonoperahouse.com

Chilling, True Tales from the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal
Are you ready to uncover the chilling true stories behind the world’s most haunted objects? Join Greg and Dana Newkirk (Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, Amazon Prime’s Hellier) for an interactive presentation that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

As two of the world’s only full-time paranormal investigators, the Newkirks have spent their lives collecting and caring for cursed artifacts, possessed dolls, and other creepy artifacts said to exhibit supernatural activity. Now you can experience their spine-tingling true tales yourself!

During this presentation, the Newkirks will take you on a journey through history, folklore, and true-life accounts of supernatural encounters with objects that seem to possess a life of their own. Learn the untold truth about famous paranormal cases like The Amityville Horror, discover why the infamous Dybbuk Box is scarier than the demon it’s rumored to imprison, and tag along as Greg & Dana reveal how they broke the curse of the Catskills Crone, as featured in their highly anticipated new film The Unbinding! You’ll
even have the opportunity to help the Newkirks create a haunted artifact, live and in person, with just the power of your mind!

This interactive presentation is a must-see event for anyone interested in the paranormal, history, or just looking for a good scare!

Tickets are $20/$25/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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Comedian Ben Bailey drove the smash hit series “Cash Cab” (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes, earning multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Prior to becoming “the Cash Cab guy,” he performed at The Comedy Store in LA, in clubs across NYC and at major comedy festivals around the world. Bailey starred in two specials for Comedy Central. He released “Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology” in 2011; and “Ben Bailey: Live and Uncensored” in 2016.

Bailey has appeared on “”The Tonight Show,” ”The Today Show,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Rachel Ray” and virtually every major morning show (TV and radio) in the country. He’s has appeared in numerous TV shows including “MADtv,” “Tough Call with Colin Quinn,” “30 Rock,” “Blue Bloods,” “Parenthood,” “Law and Order SVU,” “Perpetual Grace,” “Unforgettable,” “Hope & Faith,” “The Knights of Prosperity” and “One life to Live,” as well as several films including “Bad Parents,” “Don’t Shoot the Pharmacist” and “Bad Meat.”

Bailey currently tours the country as a national headliner. You can see him live at a comedy club in your area (cities and dates: https://therealbenbailey.com) or watch his stand-up on his YouTube channel, “Ben Bailey Comedy.”

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin” tells the story of a miller’s daughter who is locked in a room filled with straw and a spinning wheel. The king demands that she spin the straw into gold by morning, threatening her life if she fails. A mysterious imp-like man appears and spins the straw into gold in exchange for her necklace and later her ring. When the king insists on more gold, the girl agrees to give up her firstborn child to the imp. However, she discovers his name, Rumpelstiltskin, and saves her child by revealing it. The imp loses his temper and leaves empty-handed.

Tickets are $20/$25/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

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The Strictly Hip performs The Tragically Hip’s music with passion, reverence, respect, accuracy and fun. Originally conceived in 1995 in St. Catharines, Ont., Canada, The Strictly Hip is now based in Buffalo, performing to sold-out venues across North America. The band provides a nostalgic adventure through The Tragically Hip’s catalog of favorites. The Strictly Hip will bring the soundtrack of a million campfires, road trips and backyard parties to the concert stage.

Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (General Admission/Side Balcony/Center Balcony)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

boxoffice@claytonoperahouse.com

Our band is made up of members that come from all over the North Country. Although many live in Clayton, Watertown or surrounding communities in Jefferson County, some of our musicians travel from St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties. We have a few members from even farther away who spend summers in the Clayton area and we welcome them back to play with us each summer season. We also come from many different walks of life. Some of our performers are life-long musicians either as performers or educators in local schools, some are professionals in other areas, and some have retired from their careers and are just looking for a fun and relaxing way to get involved in the community. Despite our differences we all come together each week to rehearse the music that we love sharing with our dedicated audiences. All members are listed in the programs for each of our concerts.

Tickets are $8 & $6 (Balcony Center & everywhere else)

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton

boxoffice@claytonoperahouse.com

Join us for our Inaugural River Santa Festival!

There will be activities all day long including wagon rides!

Stick around for a special visit from Santa Claus!!

1000 Islands River Santa will take place December 14, 2024, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Upper James Street in Alexandria Bay!
Every child deserves to believe in Santa and to have a real Christmas. Our goal this year is to reach out to every child along the river and/or every child in need from anywhere in Northern New York. When Santa arrives at the village dock in Alexandria Bay by boat with a United States Coast Guard escort, he will be bringing gifts purchased with your donations and sponsorship. This committee is 100% volunteers and every dollar raised will go directly toward the purchase of gifts and the Backpack Program.
This money fed so many children in need through this wonderful program and the schools were beyond grateful for this additional help. This year with your help, we hope to put gifts in the hands of all the children again and to hopefully continue feeding as many children in need as possible through the Backpack Programs. We are also going to donate to three non-profit organizations in the area with the extra donation.
Take a look at the video of the link listed below and you will get an idea of what we accomplished in just four days the first year. This year will again be a festival with food and drink and music on a closed Upper James Street. Hay wagon rides will be offered as well. Many merchants will be open for shopping and eating.

Join us as we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with music and fireworks at Watertown’s historic Thompson Park.

Come early and claim your viewing space on the hill overlooking the city and enjoy exhibits, food and entertainment beginning at 5 pm.

Grand fireworks at Dusk while the Orchestra of Northern New York performs American patriotic favorites.