Culture
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Modern Art Gallery Fosters Creativity
When artist Tiffany Smith moved back to her native Fulton County four years ago, she brought a little piece of city life with her.
The Show Still Goes On
Built in 1914, the Glove Theatre was originally created to showcase opera, vaudeville shows and orchestral concerts.
Land of Lakes
Fulton County’s 44 lakes have been attracting visitors since the 1800s.
Antique Shopping Is Plentiful in Fulton County
Need a special lamp or end table? Fulton County offers some of the best antiquing you will find anywhere.
Glove Industry Once Thrilled in Gloversville
Once known as the “Glove Cities” because of their role as the center of the nation’s leather industry, Gloversville and Johnstown still have active family-owned glove businesses.
Fulton County Has New York’s Oldest Courthouse in Operation
Bang the gavel: Fulton County Courthouse is the oldest courthouse in New York still in daily operation.
Fulton County has a History of Supporting Artists
Quality arts and crafts events, galleries in every community, live theater and music events ranging from folk to jazz and a host of renowned resident artists all combine to illustrate the growing artistic atmosphere within Fulton County.
Fulton County Wife Honors Late Husband with Charity Fundraising Event
When Carol Madeiros husband‚ Larry‚ died of complications from a rare blood disease in 2001‚ she had two choices: to wallow in the depths of despair or to keep a positive attitude.
Sacandaga Valley Arts Network Coordinates Arts Events Year-Round
Frank Casler‚ busy forging a career in business‚ gradually lost track of his love for the arts over the years.
Renowned Glove-Maker Drawn to Historic Gloversville
When renowned “Glovemaker to the Hollywood Stars” Daniel Storto packed his bags and moved from Los Angeles to Gloversville – population 15‚000 – his family and friends thought he was “nuts.”
Historic Depot in Broadalbin Converted to Restaurant, Gift and Coffee Shop
For a hot cup of coffee or a quick lunch‚ head for the old railroad depot in Broadalbin.
Fulton County’s Crossroads Business Park Offers View of Adirondacks
The amenities are many in the Crossroads Business Park‚ but there is one in particular that Bruce Whitcavitch enjoys.
Gloversville’s Glove Theatre Restored, Now Hosts Performances and Events
In its heyday‚ the ornate and elegant Glove Theatre was Gloversvilles entertainment destination – a place where the likes of Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert attended world movie premieres and lines for shows stretched into the bustling streets.
Fulton County Artists Use Native Wood from Adirondack Mountains
Barney Bellinger often starts his day by traipsing around in the woods. There he finds the roots‚ bark‚ twigs and branches he uses in his unique artwork.
