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Artisans hide out in our hills – painters like George Searing and
Anne Rohe, rustic furniture craftsmen like Al Rohe. Add to the mix
silversmiths, weavers, authors, beadmakers and quilters. An annual
fall show displays the fine handiwork of the quilt-makers.
Special events throughout the year attract visitors to Thurman:
Maple Days, Martin’s Lumber Woods Walk, Nettle Meadow’s
Cheese and Spirits Pairing, Fall Farm Tour, Country Christmas
Bazaar, and the annual Townwide Sale.
Summer is celebrated with an open air concert series at Veterans’
Memorial Field, next to the town hall. Each Monday evening
in July and August, rain or shine, music resounds from the surrounding
hills, entertaining guests under the town pavilion and
tent, and the younger set playing on the adjacent playground. Local
organizations take turns manning a concession stand, serving
summer comfort food dished up with a side order of banter. The
menu of music is varied, ranging from bluegrass to blues, ’60s
surf tunes and ’50s rockabilly to American
roots. The blacktop “dance floor”
will showcase concer-goers cutting the
rug with the lindy, the twist, waltzes,
square dances and contra dances. Each
group of performers will add to their
playlist a special tune or two to engage
children in the audience. Kids also are
invited to access library books during
some concerts. The final concert of
the summer will be concluded with a
fireworks display. The concert series
is made possible, in part, with
grants from the New York State
Council on the Arts and Warren
County occupancy tax money
granted by Thurman.
July and August also offer visitors
and locals alike the chance
to take a leisurely round-trip ride
from Thurman to North Creek
aboard the North End Local, offered
by the Saratoga and North
Creek Railway twice a day each Friday through Monday through
Labor Day. Enjoy the gentle rocking of the train as it glides along
the Hudson, and savor a cup of coffee or glass of wine as you travel.
To the uninformed, Thurman might seem to be a quiet residential
community with not much to offer and little to do, but don’t be
fooled. Look harder. Skilled men and women
offer a multitude of products and services,
and community organizations create
varied activities for young and old. Find out
what Thurman has to offer you. Event and
concert details can be found at Thurman-
NYEvents.com, and if you need the skills
or products of our artisans, home improvement
folks, loggers or food producers, just
request information from our local business
group, ThurmanStation.org.
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