Reflections on Nature: Wings, Water, and Wilderness

Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on the works of a talented local artist while also supporting the programs and projects of Tupper Arts. Linda Riordan’s stunning landscapes and endearing wildlife images will become treasured memories to sparkle on your wall all year long. These iconic Adirondack oil paintings invoke the magic of the natural world we all treasure.

All proceeds from the sales of the artwork will go directly to Tupper Arts.

$15.00/Ticket

Tickets at the door

Join us when we present three hilarious classic comedies starring Charlie Chaplin, with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model.  Before establishing his infamous and beloved “little tramp” screen person, Chaplin made a few dozen slapstick shorts that set his antics in different workplaces and social situations. Our program features some of the best from his 1916-17 series for the Mutual Company. In THE RINK (1916), Charlie is a waiter who makes a mess of his orders and a wild roller-skating party, in THE IMMIGRANT (1917) he "comes across" looking for a better life in America, and Charlie is tailor's assistant who impersonates a nobleman at a society party in THE COUNT (1916). Renowned silent film accompanist-historian Ben Model will introduce the films and will accompany them with his own scores on piano. Model will also be selling and signing copies of his new book The Silent Film Universe.

Ben Model is one of the nation’s leading silent film accompanists, performing on both piano and theatre organ. Over the past 44 years, he has created and performed thousands of live scores for silent films at universities, museums, and historic theaters, and is one of the few exponents of this craft who is working at it full-time. Ben is a resident film accompanist at the Museum of Modern Art (NY) and at the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus Theatre, and he accompanies silents at classic film festivals around the USA and internationally.

FREE ADMISSION

Presale: $25.00

At The Door: $30.00

21+ Event

Jimmy McCartney is an Adirondack native stand up comedian, and the McCartney's are Tupper natives. Jimmy wants you to see the absurdity of what we all do on a daily basis. Jimmy rants like George Carlin, and tells stories like a Navy sailor back from port. Currently based in Florida, Jimmy went viral several times on social media; amassing over 34 million views. Jimmy now tours the United States headlining at comedy clubs, performance halls, colleges, local venues, and military bases. If you want to laugh at the misfortune of being human while relating to your own struggles, then Jimmy McCartney is the comedian you need to check out; especially if you want some laughs about life in the Adirondacks. Come on out for the return of Plattsburgh's own Jimmy McCartney. 

Join Annoel Krider and Judy Scammell at Tupper Arts for Shapeshifters, an art show that celebrates the transformative power of nature and the creatures that inhabit it. Krider’s mixed-media paintings, inspired by her love of texture and form, combine elements of her diverse artistic journey. Scammell’s works, deeply rooted in her Adirondack upbringing and the wild landscapes of Montana and Wyoming, capture the spirit and personality of animals and birds. Together, they invite viewers to explore the ever-changing beauty of the natural world.

Join Tarryl Gabel at Tupper Arts for Seeking Beauty from Behind the Brush, an exhibit showcasing her captivating wildlife, landscape, and still-life paintings. Born and raised on a cattle ranch in North Dakota, Gabel’s work is deeply influenced by her roots and her love for plein air painting. A five-time Best Artist winner from Hudson Valley Magazine, her award-winning oil paintings are known for their serene, peaceful qualities. Gabel’s work is a celebration of the natural world, capturing light, mood, and the quiet beauty that surrounds us.

The 2025 Plein Air Festival in Tupper Lake, hosted by Tupper Arts, brings together talented artists to paint the breathtaking landscapes of the Adirondacks. Over the course of the event, artists will set up their easels in scenic locations around Tupper Lake, capturing the essence of the region’s natural beauty.

The festival also offers opportunities for visitors to watch live demonstrations, interact with the artists and experience the creative process up close. The event culminates in a reception where artists and community members come together for a judging, mingling and celebrating the incredible artwork created throughout the festival.