Mar
21
2:00 PM14:00

Annual Sugaring Off Party

People of all ages are invited to a musical and folk dance celebration of maple sugaring season! This free interactive concert followed by a folk dance will be presented by The Madstop Fiddlers of Potsdam, a multigenerational group of fiddlers, under the direction of North Country Living Traditions Award recipient, Gretchen Koehler. This popular family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, March 21st, 2-3:30pm at The TAUNY Center in Canton.

The Madstop Fiddlers will present a variety of toe-tapping old-time fiddle tunes that have been played in the North County for many generations. Throughout this fun, educational event, listeners will learn to play spoons, hear stories of French Canadian “sugaring off” parties, learn some Ottawa Valley “step dance” moves, as well as traditional folk dances.

Local maple producer Art Hurlbut of Hurlbut’s Maple will also be at the party to make wax-on-snow (a seasonal favorite) to share with guests. This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

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Nov
2
2:30 PM14:30

North Country Folk Orchestra

Kick Up Your Heels with North Country Fiddle Orchestra Nov. 2nd in Potsdam!!!


POTSDAM – The North Country Fiddle Orchestra, led by Gretchen Koehler and Barb Heller,  is holding a TAUNY-sponsored community dance on Sunday, November 2nd.

The family-friendly event takes place from 2:30-3:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church community room, located at 42 Elm Street in Potsdam. No experience is necessary and admission is free.  Listeners and dancers of all ages are welcome!

An hour of beginner-friendly folk dances (square dance, polka, contra dance, waltz) will be taught by caller Gretchen Koehler and accompanied by the North Country Fiddle Orchestra.

The NCFO is a multi-instrumental ensemble of all ages that plays a wide variety of fiddle tunes popular in the north country, including music from the USA, British Isles, and beyond.

This TAUNY program was made possible in part by the Petya Perkins Family Foundation & Corning Incorporated Foundation as well as the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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Sep
13
2:00 PM14:00

Center for the Arts

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We all remember Stephen (Doc) Fleury as a generous musical collaborator who contributed his time and talents to the Brewerton Center for the Arts as a Board Member. Center owners Dee and John Finkenstadt have graciously offered the use of the Center's beautiful performance space on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 2 until 6 PM to hold a musical tribute celebrating the music of that Steve brought to us all. We were each fortunate to collaborate with Steve and share in one or more of his musical projects.

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Aug
2
3:00 PM15:00

TAUNY/ Tribute to Mary Anne McLaughlin

Join us in remembrance of TAUNY artisan and friend Mary Ann McLaughlin, who passed away earlier this month. A reception will take place at The TAUNY Center on Saturday, August 2nd at 3 p.m., and will be a time to reflect upon and celebrate Mary Ann's artistry and impact. The event will feature a musical and film tribute by Gretchen Koehler.

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Jul
27
7:00 PM19:00

The Old Time Fiddle Show!!

The Old Time Fiddle Show will play at the Norwood Village Green on July 27, 2025!!! Program is as follows

Set 1. 7:00-7:55 pm

Set 2. 8:05 pm - 8:50 pm

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 7-9pm • Old Time Fiddle Show— The Norwood Village Green Concert Series celebrates their 52nd season this summer with weekly performances at the Liotta Bandshell on the Green. Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy a variety musical genres. nvgcs.org.

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