Orange’s Nick Lyesiuk ready to tackle grueling canoe marathon in Michigan >Published: 7/21/2021 6:25:00 PM
Orange’s Nick Lyesiuk knows all about the challenges of the Consumers Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon.
The race which takes place annually in Grayling, Michigan is 120 miles with no stops, thus its distinction as the toughest canoe race in North America. It typically takes 12-19 hours to compete, with racers competing throughout the night to finish.
For Lyesiuk, that’s no new challenge. This Saturday will mark the 10th time the soon-to-be 78-year-old is competing in the race, having completed it all nine times prior.
Dance Institute rises up with annual show
New Hampshire Dance Institute staff at Keene State College’s Redfern Arts Center. From left are Residency Director Lisa Cook, Teaching Artist Tracy Croteau, Teaching Artist Jessica Lamoureux, Artistic Director Kristen Leach and Teaching Artist Linda Estabrook. Courtesy of Lisa Scoville
The oldest resident organization at Keene State College’s Redfern Arts Center is coming home.
Now in its 35th year, the N.H. Dance Institute recently began preparing for its “Event of the Year,” an annual performance that typically follows nearly eight months of rehearsals but has been heavily adapted for the COVID-19 pandemic.