Schroon Lake’s Musical Summer

Doo Wop, jazz, folk and country are among the music acts featured in this year’s 2012 Schroon Lake Arts Council line up for the summer.

“We are very excited about this season,” Jack Osborne, one of the organizers told Schroon Laker today.

The SLAC will again sponsor the traditional Monday Night Boat House Acoustic Jam Sessions, and the 23^rd Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival. There are also two free performances for children.

The number of acts is down “ever so slightly” from last year due to a ten per cent budget cut from the town of Schroon. Those cuts impacted several organizations that depend on government grants.

But that has not dampened the enthusiasm of the SLAC to find and bring unique acts to our community.

“We go out of our way to broaden the scope of music we have here,” Jack said.

This season’s lineup reflects that mission statement, while bringing back a couple of favorites.

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This Week At Scroon Lake

You already know about the presentation by the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society this afternnon -- see below -- but Monday isn't over just yet. Don't forget about:

The Monday Night Boat House Jam. This acoustic only jam is a perfect place to spend some time, if you want to play your fiddle or sax, or just sit back and watch. The Boat House @ 7pm.

Kids/Youth Golf @ the Town Course. 6 pm - 7:30 pm.

Co-Ed Basketball @ the Town Courts. Grades 7 and up. 6 - 8 pm.

Tuesday

Kids Yoga 10 - 10:30 am @ True North Yoga. (518) 810-7871.

Schroon Lake Pontoon Boat Tour. Learn all about the history o' The Lake. 11 am. Tickets and reservations @ The Chamber Of Commerce. (518) 532-7675.

The Celtic and folk group Woods Tea Company plays a concert @ The Boat House. 8 pm. (518) 532-9259.

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Folk Fest Update: Rain or Shine - It's All Good

So what if Mother Nature might be a little uncoopertative today -- the 22nd Annual Folk Fest is still a go.

Music events will be moved into the BoatHouse, depending on the weather, an organiser, Sharon Hooper told Schroon Laker.

"Rain or shine, we will be on," Sharon said.

Todays festival -- statring at 12 noon -- features performances by Roy Hurd & Frank Orsini, Chris & Meredith Thompson, Atwater & Donnelly, The Sky Blue Boys and the Michelle Fay Band. Food will be available from the famous  Lions Club Hot Dog and Burger Shack. Fourteen crafts men and women will be selling and demonstrating their work.

Fun, Folk Fest, Fair and Food

Michelle Fay Band

One of Schroon Lake’s premiere festivals  -- the 22^nd Adirondack Folk Art Festivals -- kicks off Sunday at the Town Park and should not be missed.

This free event features a stunning line up of top talent and a highly rated crafts fair, featuring some of the county’s best artisans who call the ‘dacks home.

The fun starts at noon with performances by Roy Hurd & Frank Orsini, Chris & Meredith Thompson, Atwater & Donnelly, The Sky Blue Boys and the Michelle Fay Band. Are you going? tell us in comments.

The fest goes from 12 - 5pm. Town Park. Presented by the Schroon Lake Arts Council.

Double The Fun...

You will be seeing – and hearing double – when Chris and Meredith Thompson take center stage at the Boat House Saturday for what promises to be a an extraordinary show.

The  identical twins  -- Chris on percussive and riff driven guitar, and Meredith on congas and flute -- combine music and stories in their performances to create a bond with audiences. Although this peformance is billed as a kids show, we are sure adults will hav a ton of fun as well.

The sisters who grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, have toured extensively throughout the US and Latin America and have recorded six albums. Check out the video above for a sneak peak.

The Boat House. Saturday 11am . Presented by the Schroon Lake Arts Council.