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Rock for the River, July 4, Clayton Opera House, 7 pm. Organized by Save the River, program features Jay Nash, Joe Purdy, Joey Ryan, Garrison Starr, Althea Jean, Monica Behan and Meiko. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. More information.
The Glens Falls Symphony Summer Pops concerts, featuring the Richard Rodgers songbook, with vocalist Laura Roth: Saturday, July 4 at 8 pm at Crandall Park in Glens Falls, and Thursday, July 9 at 8 pm at Shephard Park in Lake George. Fireworks to follow each performance. More information.
Adirondack Theatre Festival, in Glens Falls, July 7-11. Features include: Goat Show: An Odyssey Behind Barn Doors, written and performed by Jennifer Fawcett. And late night showings of I Will Make You Orphans, written and performed by Sean Lewis. More information.

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