Shakespeare in the Adirondack Park
Location: Speculator Ballfield and Pavilion Speculator, NY 12164 (518) 548-4521
Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" set in the early 60's and featuring the music of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. 7pm at the Speculator ballfield, Route 30, Speculator. Free admission. Refreshments. Sponsored by the ALCA and the Adirondacks Speculator Region Chamber of Commerce.
Adirondack Museum Benefit Gala
Location: Adirondack Museum Route 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7311 x119
The Adirondack Museum's premier benefit. A highlight of the summer season in support of exhibits and programs. For complete information or reservations, please call or visit our website.
August 1 SVAN
Summer Concert Series - Sacandaga Valley
Arts Network
Svan Song Sundays at the Northville Waterfront
The Tequila
Mockingbirds
Unique and spicy arrangements of largely
instrumental blues jazz, gypsy swing and
originals. Voted the capital regions Best
Acoustic Duo in the Metroland Magazine
2007-2008. 5-7pm
Monster Motocross at Royal Mountain
Edinburg United Methodist Church
Presents
Thursday Nights Live
Ony Antonucci and Friends
Performing original songs and traditional
music
Entertainment at the Hope Pavilion
Located off
Route 30 next to the fire hall in Hope
Shakespeare in
the park!
This one of a kind touring theater group
features professional
actors and local talent performing the
Shakespearean Musical Comedy called the
Twelfth Night adapted and updated to reflect
the 1960’s. Don’t miss this a rare
performance as the group continues their
cross country tour. Performance: Friday
7-9pm
Harrisburg & Lanfear Rds
Stony Creek, NY 12878
518/696-3575
Music & dancing, children's activities, entertainment, townwide garage sale, crafts, Pig Roast.
Wells Olde Home Days
Location: Town Wide
Route 30 Wells, NY 12190
Enjoy a great parade, food, crafts and more. More details will be forthcoming.
August 7-8
Eagle MillsDog Agility Show Come and see some super talented canines (and their master’s, too) compete in a remarkable dog agility venue. This is a family friendly event, lots of fun…and free admission to the Show!!
FREE ADMISSION TO DOG SHOW, with nominal charge for children's
activities.
The Second Annual Dam Tie Up
August 8 SVAN
Summer Concert Series - Sacandaga Valley
Arts Network
Svan Song Sundays at the Northville Waterfront
Jim Gaudet and the
Railroad Boys
Creating rich, warm, organic sounds “more than
bluegrass!” Musically tight - wonderfully
entertaining! They combine mandolin, bass,
guitar, and fiddle with exceptional vocal
harmonies! 5-7pm
Speculator Craft Fair
Location: Speculator Pavilion & Ballfield Speculator, NY 12164 (518) 548-4521
9am - 4pm at the Speculator ballfield. Sponsored by the Hamilton County TWIGS.
August 12
Edinburg United Methodist Church
Presents
Thursday Nights Live
Wild Mountain
A dynamic trio of sweet harmony and bluegrass
fiddles
7pm Rain or shine
August 14 SVAN
Entertainment at the Hope Pavilion
Located off Route 30
next to the fire hall in Hope
Jazz Train Music
Ensemble
This Jazz
Band consists of 12
young adults who
play contemporary Jazz and old loved
standards which have been tastefully re-mixed. 6
- 8pm
Annual Great Camps Benefit for the Arts
Location: Leonard's Camp on Thatcher's Island Blue Mtn Lake
Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7715
Join the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for an afternoon of history and art at the Leonard camp on Thacker's Island. Enjoy a historic tour of this exclusive camp (circa 1867) followed by music, hors d'oeuvres, silent auctions at the Arts Center.
Adirondack Museum Antiques Show and Sale
Location: Adirondack Museum
Rte 30/28N Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7311
Enjoy a fabulous weekend of antiquing in the Adirondacks. Show features authentic historical furnishings, vintage boats, and everything camp and cottage.
August 15 SVAN
Summer Concert Series - Sacandaga Valley
Arts Network
Svan Song Sundays at the Northville Waterfront
Annie and the
Hedonists -
Acoustic blues, Jazz, Swing Folk you name it!
This 5 piece group earned Metrolands “Best
Acoustic Band of 2008” Annie Rosens vocals are
paired with first class harmonies and
musicianship. Featuring: guitar, bass,clarinet,
mandolin and keyboard! 5-7pm
August 17 Batchellerville Presbyterian Church
Classical
Concerts’ 10th Anniversary Presents:
dedicated to the memory of Bert
Phillips
“Soaring
Strings” Luzerne Music Center Chamber Players withGuest
Artists Paul Roby and Jeffry Kirschen from the
Philadelphia Orchestra
The town of Edinburg and the Sacandaga Valley Arts
Network (SVAN) celebrate their 10th season with two
very special concerts at the Batchellerville
Presbyterian Church, at the bridge in Edinburg.
$12 each ($10 for SVAN members) or $20 for the series ($16 for SVAN members). School-age children accompanied by a paying parent are FREE. 7pm
Glimmerglass Opera Performance
Location: Adirondack Museum
Rte 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 128120 518/352-7311 x119
Opera in the Adirondacks: an incomparable evening of music. A performance by the Glimmerglass Opera Company of Cooperstown, N.Y. on the beautiful grounds of the Adirondack Museum. For ticket options, time, or reservations, please call the museum.
August 19
Edinburg United Methodist Church
Presents
Thursday Nights Live
Cabin Fever
The amazing and always entertaining bluegrass
stars are back
7pm Rain or shine
American Mountain Men
Location: Adirondack Museum
Rte 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7311
The grounds of the Adirondack Museum will become a lively 19th century tent city with an encampment of American Mountain Men interpreting the fur trade and a variety of survival skills.
August 22 SVAN
Summer Concert Series - Sacandaga Valley
Arts Network
Svan Song Sundays at the Northville Waterfront
Family Fun Day at the park
with “open Mic” from 3-5pm Enjoyment for all
ages! Followed at 5pm by a special concert by
the internationally know Zucchini
Brothers! Often referred to as “The
Beatles of Kids’ Music” - these threeBrothers
put on a show that you won’t forget! “Words of
Wisdom set to Foot-tapping Music” 100%
healthy…100% FUN! Their Keyboards, drums and
vocals bridge the musical gap between young and
old. Winners of the “NAPPA Gold Award and
“Parents Choice Gold Award”. Concert Sunday
5-7pm
August 25-26
Eagle Mills 2010 Arts and Crafts Show II
This show is an upstate NY tradition, with 140+ juried crafters featuring woodwork, quilts, baskets, florals, candles, clothing, painting, nature photos, jewelry and a whole lot more!
August 26
Edinburg United Methodist Church
Presents
Thursday Nights Live
Lake Talents
The grand finale with our gifted home town
favorites
September 11
9th Annual Fall Fishing Contest sponsored by the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation. $1,800.00 in total prize money paid back for largest Walleye, Pike, Bass and Trout.
Rustic Furniture Fair
Location: Adirondack Museum
Rte 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7311
The Fair combines quality craftmanship and an interpretation of "rustic" that is sought after by enthusiasts worldwide. This festival of rustic art will feature furniture, furnishings, and fine art.
September 18 - 19
Eagle Mills Art & Craft Show. 120+ juried crafters
featuring woodwork, quilts, baskets, florals,
candles, clothing, painting, nature photos, jewelry
and more.
The cider mill, bakery, ice cream/fudge shop, gem mine and dino dig are in full swing, too! Clowns, face painting and all kinds of fun…with lots of great food in a rustic country atmosphere. FREE ADMISSION, $5.00 per car parking fee (partial proceeds donated to local charity) with lots of room to park on premises, including handicapped parking. 10am - 5pm
Adirondack Mountain Antiques Weekend
Location: Town Wide
Rte 28 Indian Lake, NY 12842 518/648-5828
Enjoy a weekend of antiquing in Indian Lake, with 80 + vendors lining the streets.
September 25 - 26
Eagle Mills Art & Craft Show. 120+ juried crafters
featuring woodwork, quilts, baskets, florals,
candles, clothing, painting, nature photos, jewelry
and more.
The cider mill, bakery, ice cream/fudge shop, gem mine and dino dig are in full swing, too! Clowns, face painting and all kinds of fun…with lots of great food in a rustic country atmosphere. FREE ADMISSION, $5.00 per car parking fee (partial proceeds donated to local charity) with lots of room to park on premises, including handicapped parking. 10am - 5pm
Fiber and Fabric Arts Festival
Location: The Adirondack Museum
Rte 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7311
A host of talented North Country fiber and fabric artisans celebrate traditional and contemporary fiber arts. The day includes demonstrations, music, vendors, and hands-on activities.
Adirondack Harvest Festival
Location: Adirondack Museum
Rte 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 518/352-7311
Celebrate traditional fall festivities and spectacular foliage. A great day for the whole family with wagon rides, cider pressing, pumpkin painting, and more!
October 3
Eagle Mills Corvette Cruise In
Check out some super cars as we host our seventh
CORVETTE CRUISE IN in conjunction with Vettes In
Perfection. A show that is open for all Corvette
owners, and public viewing. Live entertainment,
great food and children's activities will be
open, too. Cider Mill in operation. FREE
ADMISSION, with nominal charge for children's
activities/food.
Breakfast Buffet served 8 to Noon ($7.95 Adult,
$4.50 children 12 and under) and a BBQ Lunch
(ala carte) from Noon until 3 p.m.!! (Corvette
car entry fee charged by V.I.P. club) Rain date
for Corvette Cruise In is Sunday, October 10.
Best time to view the Corvettes is between 10
a.m. and 2 p.m. Last year we had over 100
Corvettes in attendance. 10am - 5pm
