Seagle Soars with Songs this Summer

Seagle may once again enchant its audiences with live performances.  The colony has a new name, and brighter days this summer, than when its stage was dark last year because of COVID.  Administrators changed the name from Seagle Music Colony to Seagle Festival, to better reflect the community outreach provided by performances from the emerging artists.

You may see highlights of the new season of Seagle shows on Mountain Lake Journal.  Paul Larson hosts the episode, which also features the story of how a mural in Plattsburgh is finally complete, after it remained unfinished for nearly four years.

Mountain Lake Journal airs Sunday morning at 5:30 and 10 am and Monday at 6 pm on Mountain Lake PBS.

Hosting Mountain Lake Journal this week

Enjoy a special episode of Mountain Lake Journal this week.  I chat with author Kate Messner about her latest book for kids, a colorful biography that may get your little ones excited about a career in science.  We'll also explore an art exhibit from a trio of artists.  One of them, painter Peter Hornbeck, sadly passed away before the exhibit opened.   He is famous in the boating community as the creator of the Hornbeck Boat.  The other two artists, photographers Tom Bessette and Daniel Way, offer their insight into the Adirondack Waters theme of the show, as well as thoughts on their friend's recent passing.

This special episode of Mountain Lake Journal airs this Monday at 5:30 pm.

Mother's Day Read: Dive Deep into Mother Daughter Drama

 

 

Just in time for Mother's Day and summer reading, author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta discusses her mythological story of a mother and daughter's journey through healing and forgiveness, She Never Told me About the Ocean (2021, Paul Dry Books).  Set on a lush island where magic and myth permeate the atmosphere from an ocean breeze, an 18-year-old discovers the darkest, deadliest depths of the sea as she struggles to swim toward the light.

Spotlight producer Paul Larson and McKetta explore the themes of authorship and inspiration in this insightful chat about her first novel. 

McKetta teaches writing for Harvard University and The University of Oxford. She has written books on poetry, writing and a biography of her grandfather, Professor Emeritus John McKetta.

Learn more about books by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta by visiting her website.

 

 

Spotlight is made possible, in part, by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park.  Spotlight is also supported by Hill and Hollow Music.

Photos courtesy of Fiona Montagne and Catherine Fischer.

Soar to musical heights with Il Volo!

 

Take a musical and informative journey with the three amazing singers from Italy!

Mountain Lake PBS has several ways for you to celebrate the Italian trio Il Volo this month.

Enjoy Spotlight producer Paul Larson's exclusive interview with the guys from Place Bell in Laval, Quebec.  The chat happened a year ago, right before "social distancing" became a common term.  Mountain Lake Journal will present the interview Friday, February 5th at 8 pm, Saturday the 6th at 7 pm, Sunday the 7th at 10 am and Monday the 8th at 5:30 pm.

Then experience the concert program Il Volo: 10 Years on Friday, February 12th at 2 pm.  Mountain Lake PBS will present this program as part of our "Learning at Home" initiative, weekday programs that are great for students engaged in hybrid or distance instruction, and for families looking to spend some quality time together.

For educational resources related to Il Volo: 10 Years, you are welcome to explore the music of Il Volo here.

Spotlight is made possible, in part, by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park.  Spotlight is also supported by Hill and Hollow Music.