BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caroga Arts Collective - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caroga Arts Collective X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://carogaarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caroga Arts Collective REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T040250Z UID:17308-1782662400-1782662400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: KASA Quartet at Maverick Concerts DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 28th\, 20264:00 pmMaverick Concert Hall \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nThe KASA Quartet brings its signature blend of precision and passion to the historic Maverick stage. Featuring dynamic repertoire and special guest Anthony Ratinov\, this performance highlights the quartet’s virtuosic range. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\nPresented by Maverick Concerts\, please visit their website for tickets and more details. \n\n\n\n \n \n Tickets and Venue Info\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nKASA Quartet\, First Prize winner of the 2017 Coltman Chamber Music Competition\, was founded in the summer of 2016 by Andy Liang\, Aaron Schwartz\, Stephanie Price-Wong and Kyle Price. KASA utilizes its fluency in multiple styles to curate fresh\, innovative\, genre-defying performances that harken the classical standard repertoire and fuse it with favorites of the jazz\, musical theater\, folk and pop standards. The quartet takes pride in creating and interpreting original arrangements and transcriptions of works by Jacob Collier\, Marvin Hamlisch\, George Gershwin among others. The ensemble has taught and performed as featured artists for the Ravinia Festival\, Saratoga Performing Arts Center\, Austin Chamber Music Center\, Second City Chamber Series\, Miami Music Project\, and Chamber Music Connection in addition to holding a residency each summer at the Caroga Lake Music Festival since its inception. KASA’s shared passion for bringing multiple genres together for their programming has attracted various audiences and presenters from different musical interests together for memorable performances and projects. KASA released its debut album in 2022\, Forever Wild\, Vol. 1 with each track featuring guest collaborations spanning a wide array of genres and styles. URL:https://carogaarts.org/kasa-quartet-at-maverick-concerts/ LOCATION:Maverick Concert Hall\, 120 Maverick Road\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Maverick-On-Tour-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T202911Z UID:17357-1783022400-1783022400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:A Syncopated Life: A Tale for Leroy DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 2nd\, 20268:00 pmSherman’s ParkAn original theater and music production curated by director Kyle Price based around the iconic music of American composer legend\, Leroy Anderson\, featuring Alex Moffat\, Caroline Rau\, Brian Shank along with the Caroga Arts Ensemble and members from Utica Dance. \n\n\n\nTickets:$30 General Admission \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAlex Moffat is an actor and comedian who spent six seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. A breakout performer on the show\, he became known for his impersonations of Joe Biden\, Eric Trump\, Mark Zuckerberg\, Anderson Cooper\, and Joe Scarborough\, as well as his beloved original recurring Weekend Update character\, Guy Who Just Bought a Boat. A Chicago native\, Moffat honed his craft on the city’s famed comedy circuit as a performer at The Second City\, ImprovOlympic\, and Annoyance Theatre before earning his spot on SNL. \n\n\n\nSince leaving SNL in 2022\, Moffat has steadily built an impressive screen and stage career. His film credits include Susie Searches\, Christmas with the Campbells\, and Netflix’s Holidate\, and he can be seen in Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey alongside Vince Vaughn. In 2023\, he made his Broadway debut in The Cottage\, and most recently starred in the new Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot! in early 2026. \n\n\n\nCaroline Rau is a New York-based comedian and the creator and star of The Violet Hour\, a one-woman show in which she plays the character Winifred Coombe. Rau met her husband Alex Moffat at a commercial audition in Chicago in 2012. This show marks a rare opportunity to see the couple share the stage together. \n\n\n\nBrian Shank is a composer\, percussionist\, and musicologist. He writes music for orchestra\, chamber ensembles\, and dance blending American rhythms and characteristics with French Impressionist harmonies. His music has been performed by ensembles across the United States and Europe such as the Rome Opera Choir\, and many others. Brian’s music is part of the permanent collection at the Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XXI Secolo in Rome and he won the prestigious Cone Composition Institute in 2018. As a percussionist\, Shank specializes in performing electroacoustic works. A member of the Caroga Arts Collective since 2018\, he helps facilitate the orchestra’s collaborations with visiting artists as an arranger and versatile percussionist. Brian was a teaching artist with the Bridge Arts Ensemble and performed for 50\,000 students annually in the Adirondacks (NY) for many years. Thoroughly schooled in the French harmonic and contrapuntal tradition of Nadia Boulanger\, his teachers include Philip Lasser\, David Conte\, Daniel Druckman\, Gordon Gottlieb\, and Richard Albagli. He holds degrees from The Juilliard School (B.M. Percussion) and San Francisco Conservatory (M.M. Composition)\, and is completing a PhD in History and Theory of Music at UC Irvine where he engages in curriculum development\, teaching\, and human-centered applications of artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/A-Syncopated-Life LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alex-Moffat-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T202940Z UID:17358-1783105200-1783105200@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:American Mosaic DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 3rd\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$20 General Admission$40 PavilionA Celebration of America’s 250th with David Alan Miller\, conductor\, Kevin Cole\, piano\, Sylvia McNair\, voice\, and Caroga Arts Ensemble. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Mosaic weaves together a vibrant portrait of the nation’s musical identity\, from the patriotic ode towards great anthems and medleys to the wide-open energy of Rodeo to the fresh voice of Viet Cuong. Soprano Sylvia McNair and pianist Kevin Cole bring timeless songs by George Gershwin to life\, culminating in the iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Under the baton of David Alan Miller with the Caroga Arts Ensemble\, this program celebrates the rich diversity and spirit of American music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPianist Kevin Cole is widely regarded as the foremost interpreter of George Gershwin’s compositions. Cole’s performances have garnered accolades from America’s most prominent music critics and multiple return engagements with orchestras and concert series across the country. He is the first pianist to play all four of Gershwin’s works for piano and orchestra in one concert (Albany Symphony). Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune declared: “When Cole sits down at the piano\, you would swear Gershwin himself was at work…Cole stands as the best Gershwin pianist in America today.” From the Hollywood Bowl to Royal Albert Hall\, Cole’s jazz-classical artistry has been presented and lauded at the highest levels. \n\n\n\n\n\nCole’s versatility is seemingly endless. He has collaborated with Marvin Hamlisch\, opened for Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band\, shared a concert evening with Broadway musical legend Barbara Cook\, toured with Grammy-winning soprano Sylvia McNair\, performed at the invitation of the prestigious Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival\, and served as Artistic Director for Ravinia Festival’s Steans Institute Musical Theatre Initiative. His collaborations with other creatives led to the 1996 Gramophone Album of the Year with soprano Dawn Upshaw (Oh\, Kay! on Elektra/Nonesuch) and the smash hit revival of Babes in Arms with Broadway choreographer Randy Skinner (42nd Street) for Goodspeed Opera House.Cole enjoys a history of personal praise from legends Irving Berlin\, Harold Arlen\, E. Y. Harburg\, Hugh Martin\, Burton Lane\, and Stephen Sondheim as well as members of both the Jerome Kern and George/Ira Gershwin families. Edward Jablonski\, author of the Encyclopedia of American Music and renowned Gershwin scholar said\, “Kevin is the best Gershwin pianist since Gershwin himself – no one can touch him.”Cole’s most recent recording is Gershwin’s Concerto in F with the National Orchestra Institute Philharmonic under the baton of David Alan Miller for Naxos (2020) and available on all streaming platforms. A first recording of newly restored editions of Rhapsody in Blue\, Second Rhapsody\, and Cuban Overture with the National Orchestra Institute Philharmonic was recorded in June 2023 and will release in early 2024 (Naxos).Cole is a Steinway Artist and a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy. His many engagements include the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, San Francisco Symphony\, Minnesota Orchestra\, Boston Philharmonic\, Nashville Symphony\, Albany Symphony\, Cincinnati Pops\, Indianapolis Symphony\, Pittsburgh Symphony\, Edmonton Symphony (Canada)\, Philharmonia Orchestra (UK)\, BBC Concert Orchestra (UK)\, Grant Park Symphony\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Utah Symphony and more. Among the conductors he has performed with are Stuart Chafetz\, Robert Franz\, Giancarlo Guerrero\, Keitaro Harada\, Lawrence Loh\, David Alan Miller\, Robert Moody\, Edwin Outwater\, John Morris Russell and Benjamin Zander.A brilliant music director and arranger\, Cole has crafted dazzling orchestral and concert programs that showcase the genius of American composers Marvin Hamlisch\, Cole Porter\, and George Gershwin. Kevin Cole’s extensive repertoire and personal experience with legendary American songbook composers and performers make it possible for him to deliver signature programs for orchestras and concert series with personal anecdotes and original arrangements like no other American pianist performing today.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-time GRAMMY Award winner and regional Emmy Award winner\, Sylvia McNair lays claim to a stellar career in the musical realms of opera\, oratorio\, art song\, jazz\, cabaret\, and musical theater. She is recognized as one of the most sought-after American artists of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Her journey has taken her from the Metropolitan Opera to the Salzburg Festival\, from the New York Philharmonic to the Rainbow Room\, from the Ravinia Festival to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir\, from the pages of The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to the London Times and the cover of Cabaret Scenes. Having appeared as a soloist multiple times\, sometimes more than once per season\, with nearly every major opera company and symphony orchestra in the world\, this songbird eventually flew the classical coop and successfully retraced her star route with Gershwin\, Porter\, Hamlisch\, Bernstein\, and Sondheim.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSylvia has recorded for every major classical record label\, garnering two GRAMMY awards and six GRAMMY nominations. Her recording\, ROMANCE\, a disc of Latin American jazz standards was released to a rave review from Fanfare Magazine: “… here the record is\, and it’s fabulous. In fact\, it’s the biggest surprise of its kind I’ve encountered since Diana Ross’s live album of Billie Holiday standards.” A review of her performance with Marvin Hamlisch and the Milwaukee Symphony exclaimed: “…she is that rare opera type who really gets the popular song. She reined in the vibrato and played to the microphone perfectly. Her matchless enunciation not only delivered the words and their sentiments\, but also helped to etch the rhythms. Her wonderfully pure Summertime\, purged of all diva carrying-on\, is among the best I’ve ever heard.” (Third Coast Digest) After her opening at the famed Oak Room of the Algonquin\, critic Rex Reed swooned\, “I could get used to this kind of ecstasy.”Outside of music\, Sylvia says she is doing the most important work of her life teaching ENL (formerly known as ESL) and adult literacy through a program called VITAL\, Volunteers In Tutoring Adult Learners. She volunteers with the Mobile Food Pantry\, part of the Area 10 Agency on Aging’s outreach in her community. And she works for the Refugee Support Network in Bloomington\, Indiana\, where she encounters some of the bravest people she’s ever met and considers it an honor to work alongside them. A proud Buckeye from Mansfield\, Ohio\, Sylvia earned a master’s degree with distinction from the Indiana University School of Music\, she received honorary doctorates from Westminster College (1997) and Indiana University (1998)\, the Ohio Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Entertainment (1999)\, the Indiana Governor’s Arts Award (2011). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-time Grammy Award winning conductor David Alan Miller has established a reputation as one of the leading American conductors of his generation. As music director of the Albany Symphony since 1992\, Mr. Miller has proven himself a creative and compelling orchestra builder. Through exploration of unusual repertoire\, educational programming\, community outreach\, and recording initiatives\, he has reaffirmed the Albany Symphony’s reputation as the nation’s leading champion of American symphonic music and one of its most innovative orchestras. \n\n\n\n\n\nHe and the orchestra have twice appeared at “Spring For Music\,” an annual festival of America’s most creative orchestras at New York City’s Carnegie Hall\, and at the SHIFT Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C. Other accolades include Columbia University’s 2003 Ditson Conductor’s Award\, the oldest award honoring conductors for their commitment to American music\, the 2001 ASCAP Morton Gould Award for Innovative Programming\, and\, in 1999\, ASCAP’s first-ever Leonard Bernstein Award for Outstanding Educational Programming. Frequently in demand as a guest conductor\, Mr. Miller has worked with most of America’s major orchestras\, including the orchestras of Baltimore\, Chicago\, Cleveland\, Detroit\, Houston\, Indianapolis\, Los Angeles\, New York\, Philadelphia\, Pittsburgh\, and San Francisco\, as well as the New World Symphony\, the Boston Pops\, and the New York City Ballet. In addition\, he has appeared frequently throughout Europe\, the UK\, Australia\, and the Far East as guest conductor.  Since 2019\, Mr. Miller has served as Artistic Advisor to the Little Orchestra Society in New York City\, and\, from 2006 to 2012\, served as Artistic Director of “New Paths in Music\,” a festival of new music from around the world\, also in New York City. Mr. Miller received his most recent Grammy Award in 2021 for his recording of Christopher Theofanidis’ Viola Concerto\, with Richard O’Neill and the Albany Symphony\, and his first Grammy in 2014 for his Naxos recording of John Corigliano’s “Conjurer\,” with the Albany Symphony and Dame Evelyn Glennie. His extensive discography also includes recordings of the works of Todd Levin with the London Symphony Orchestra for Deutsche Grammophon\, as well as music by Michael Daugherty\, Kamran Ince\, Michael Torke (London/Decca)\, Luis Tinoco\, and Christopher Rouse (Naxos). His recordings with the Albany Symphony include discs devoted to the music of John Harbison\, Roy Harris\, Morton Gould\, Don Gillis\, Aaron J. Kernis\, Peter Mennin\, and Vincent Persichetti on the Albany Records label.  He has also conducted  the National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic in three acclaimed recordings on Naxos. A native of Los Angeles\, David Alan Miller holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California\, Berkeley and a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from The Juilliard School. Prior to his appointment in Albany\, Mr. Miller was associate conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. From 1982 to 1988\, he was music director of the New York Youth Symphony\, earning considerable acclaim for his work with that ensemble. Mr. Miller lives in Slingerlands\, New York\, a rural suburb of Albany.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/american-mosaic/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/American-Mosiac-2-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260329T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T202957Z UID:15676-1783796400-1783796400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Seven Wonders DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11th\, 20267:00pmSherman’s Park\, Pavilion Stage \n\n\n\n\nA tribute to Fleetwood Mac\, with rock power trio Super 400 kicking off the night \n\n\n\nConcert Sponsor: ADK Realty \n\n\n\nTickets*:$15 General Admission – On sale April 16\, 2026*The July 11th concert will be included as part of the Season Passes\, which will be available for sale starting April 16. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the Fleetwood Mac song “Seven Wonders”\, the band’s collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes. They authentically recreate all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac\, including Dreams\, Go Your Own Way\, Rhiannon\, Edge of Seventeen\, Landslide\, Gypsy\, and more. The Seven Wonders’ onstage passion reconnects fans with the music they love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a Troy warehouse in 1996\, three musicians plugged in and changed the weather of their small corner of New York. Super 400 is the meeting of three distinct forces: Joe Daley on drums\, Kenny Hohman on guitar and voice\, and Lori Friday on electric bass and keyboards. From the beginning\, they carried the spirit of the 60s and 70s—heavy\, soulful\, and loud—yet bent it toward the present with sharp hooks and a melodic sense all their own. Their name spread from room to room\, tape to tape. Early tours across the U.S. and overseas sparked a trail of bootlegs\, passed hand to hand until they circled the globe. By their most recent European run\, the myth had caught up with them: more than twenty shows sold out\, strangers singing along as if they’d grown up with the band. At home\, Troy claimed them as its own. In 2006\, Mayor Harry Tutunjian marked the bond in writing\, declaring February 25 “Super 400 Day in Troy\,” ten years after that first warehouse jam. In 2024\, Mayor Carmen Mantello added a second honor\, naming January 19 another ‘Super 400 Day’ and confirming what the city already felt—that this band was part of its story. In 2022\, the band was honored to be inducted into the Capital Region Eddies Music Hall of Fame\, and honored as Pop/Rock Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2023\, then Rock Artist of the Year in 2025. Yet for Super 400\, the true reward is simpler: three friends in a room\, chasing a new song. Their mission to keep creating is renewed each time they plug in\, driven by their love for one another and for the music that will come. Now\, as February 2026 brings their 30th anniversary\, Super 400 stands in a rare place: still together\, still evolving\, playing and writing at the height of their powers. Their new full-length\, Spirit in the Sound\, gathers three decades of shared experience into some of their strongest songs—melodies seasoned by the road\, arrangements that know exactly when to burn and when to breathe. Super 400 will celebrate 30 years together\, and the release of Spirit in the Sound\, at the majestic Cohoes Music Hall on February 28 – a room that they love\, and the perfect venue to host a rollicking rock and roll show for the hometown crowd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/seven-wonders/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Seven-Wonders-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203026Z UID:17359-1784145600-1784145600@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Sentimental Gentlemen DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 15th\, 20268:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$25 General AdmissionStraight out of East Nashville\, The Sentimental Gentlemen blend traditional bluegrass with a modern edge\, backed by years of touring and studio experience. When they’re not backing up the iconic Sierra Ferrell\, they’re lighting up stages with electrifying musicianship and undeniable chemistry. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nHailing from the heart of East Nashville’s thriving music scene\, The Sentimental Gentlemen are a powerhouse collective that seamlessly blend deep-rooted traditional bluegrass with fresh\, contemporary influences. When they’re not on the road backing the West Virginia songbird\, Sierra Ferrell\, the band’s members are busy crafting a sound that is as diverse as it is electrifying\, drawing on years of professional stage and studio experience. \n\n\n\nAs full-time touring and studio musicians\, they’ve graced stages across the globe\, playing with an impressive roster of artists including Sierra Hull\, Mark O’Connor\, Western Centuries\, and Lindsay Lou. The Sentimental Gentlemen are Joshua Rilko (mandolin & vocals)\, Oliver Bates Craven (fiddle\, guitar\, vocals)\, and Geoff Saunders (bass\, vocals)\, with rotating banjo and guitar buddies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/sentimental-gentlemen/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sentimental-Gentlemen-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T042112Z UID:17343-1784228400-1784228400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Arkell Museum DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 16th\, 20267:00 pmArkell Museum \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nCaroga Arts hits the road with a chamber program at the Arkell Museum. Featuring KASA Quartet giving the New York premiere of “Bartok Meets Monk” the second string quartet by Charles Washington. This performance pairs exceptional music with a beautiful setting. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/arkell-2026/ LOCATION:Arkell Museum\, 2 Erie Blvd\, Canajoharie\, NY\, 13317\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Arkell-On-Tour-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T040339Z UID:17311-1784314800-1784314800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Caroga Chapel DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 17th\, 20267:00 pmCaroga Chapel \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nSet within the serene Caroga Chapel\, this intimate concert brings the festival back to its roots showcasing KASA Quartet and guest composer Charles Washington. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/kasa-caroga-chapel-2026 LOCATION:Caroga Chapel\, 106 Chapel Road\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KASA-chapel-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260413T151216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132020Z UID:17403-1784394000-1784394000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:2026 Caroga Arts Gala DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18th\, 20265:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nOur 2026 Caroga Arts Gala\, celebrates the iconic music and culture of the 60’s. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Beatles hits\, flower power\, and the community support that keeps our music alive. After all\, all we need is love! \n\n\n\nFeatured performance by Strawberry Fields \n\n\n\nPlease visit the Caroga Arts Gala page for tickets and more details. Individual Tickets On Sale May 1st\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n \n Tickets & More Info URL:https://carogaarts.org/2026-caroga-arts-gala/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26_Gala_Save-the-Date_v3-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T183000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T043121Z UID:17312-1784485800-1784485800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Canada Lake Barge DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 19th\, 20266:30 pmCanada Lake Barge \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nA one-of-a-kind floating concert experience on Canada Lake. Featuring Jeff Picker\, Eddie Barbash\, and Mark Raudabaugh\, this performance combines scenic beauty with adventurous\, genre-crossing music. Lawn chairs encourage – minimal seating provided. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Picker is an in-demand double bassist\, bass guitarist\, composer\, and bandleader in Nashville\, TN. Hailed as the “designated bassist to the stars\,” (The Willamette Week) Jeff is a touring member of platinum-selling\, genre-bending bluegrass band Nickel Creek (Chris Thile\, Sara Watkins\, Sean Watkins). He spent 5 years as a member of Grand Ole Opry star Ricky Skaggs’ band Kentucky Thunder. He appears frequently with artists and as a member of the staff band at the Grand Ole Opry. \n\n\n\n\n\nJeff has also appeared on over 50 records in styles ranging from bluegrass to country to jazz to Americana. He has performed or recorded with dozens of artists including East Nash Grass\, Sarah Jarosz\, Skip Ewing\, The Infamous Stringdusters\, Mark O’Connor\, John Jorgensen\, Tim O’Brien\, and Jordan Tice. \n\n\n\nIn 2020\, Jeff ventured into the role of composer and bandleader with his first solo album\, “With the Bass in Mind\,” which debuted at #13 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. Hailed as “remarkable\,” (Bluegrass Today) this collection of original compositions deftly weaves together Jeff’s formative training in jazz within his adopted home format of the bluegrass string band. His follow-up 2022 release\, “Liquid Architecture\,” co-produced by Viktor Krauss (Lyle Lovett)\, takes these sounds one step further\, utilizing unique instrumentations and offering cinematic arrangements of soulful\, genre-less melodies. \n\n\n\nWhen not on tour\, Jeff works extensively in and around Nashville\, TN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHailed by Jon Batiste as “one of the world’s most important saxophonists\,” Eddie Barbash was a founding member of the house band for the Late Show With Stephen Colbert and currently tours the world with Cory Wong and the Wongnotes. His unmistakable sound is featured on the Oscar and Grammy-winning soundtrack of Soul. He has performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden to the Village Vanguard and has headlined both the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival\, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. Barbash’s versatile sound has led him to collaborate with musicians in many styles. At 18 he joined the sextet of legendary jazz drummer Chico Hamilton and the quintet of emerging jazz star Jon Batiste. In his 20’s he fell in love with American traditional music and began touring with bluegrass phenom Sierra Hull. He’s a frequent guest with funk band Vulfpeck and indie rocker Sam Evian. In 2016 he performed a duet on national TV with Yo-Yo Ma and in 2024 he performed the world premier of “Songs Of Nature\,” a concerto for saxophone and choir by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Paul Moravec. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNashville based drummer\, Mark Raudabaugh\, is a versatile and skilled musician who stays busy touring and recording. Mark has worked with Sierra Hull\, Donna the Buffalo\, Jim Lauderdale\, Peter Rowan\, Bernard Purdie\, Jeff Coffin\, Marcus King\, Oliver Wood\, Lee Fields\, Nigel Hall\, Lindsay Lou\, Eddie Barbash\, John Mailander\, Seth Walker\, Grant Green Jr.\, Kevin Scott\, Kristina Train\, Roosevelt Collier\, Jimmy Hall\, Jennifer Hartswick\, Charles Walker and The Dynamites\, Papa Mali\, Bobby Lee Rodgers and The CodeTalkers\, and many more. \n\n\n\n\n\n​​​He has also had the honor to sit in with Bela Fleck and The Flecktones\, Zac Brown\, Robert Randolph\, Sam Bush\, Keller Williams\, Anders Osborne\, Ketch Secor (Old Crown Medicine Show)\, Steve Kimock\, Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon)\, and many more. Mark began playing drums while living in England during the early 90’s. After moving back to the States\, he attended Gainesville High School in Gainesville\, FL where he was involved in both the marching and jazz bands.​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​ \n\n\n\n​He later received a jazz scholarship to Florida State University where he studied under Leon Anderson Jr. During that time\, he had the opportunity to perform with Wyclef Gordon\, Ellis Marsalis\, and Manuel Valera to name a few. ​​​​Since graduating from FSU\, Mark has toured throughout the US\, Europe\, Canada\, Japan\, and Bangladesh. ​When not on the road\, Mark stays busy gigging/recording throughout the Southeast area. URL:https://carogaarts.org/canada-lake-barge/ LOCATION:Barge at Canada Lake Marine\, 103 Old State Rd\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Barge-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T154516Z UID:17313-1784660400-1784660400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Cooperstown Summer Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 21st\, 20267:00 pmFenimore Farm \n\n\n\nSaxophonist Eddie Barbash and the KASA Quartet unite to breathe new life into the timeless tradition of jazz with strings. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\nPresented by Cooperstown Summer Music Festival\, please visit their website for more details. \n\n\n\n \n \n Tickets and Venue Info\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe joyous improvisation and swing of Eddie’s jazz quartet combine with the lush sound of the KASA Quartet to bring you the best of both worlds: an octet that may make you shout with joy or bring you to tears. From soulful American roots music to the vibrant rhythms of Mexico\, France\, and Brazil\, this dynamic double quartet highlights the works of iconic composers such as Duke Ellington\, Claude Debussy\, and Roy Orbison\, all united by a simple shared theme of timeless melody. \n\n\n\nHailed by Jon Batiste as “one of the world’s most important saxophonists\,” Eddie Barbash was a founding member of the house band for the Late Show With Stephen Colbert and currently tours the world with Cory Wong and the Wongnotes. His unmistakable sound is featured on the Oscar and Grammy-winning soundtrack of Soul. He has performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden to the Village Vanguard and has headlined both the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival\, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. Barbash’s versatile sound has led him to collaborate with musicians in many styles. At 18 he joined the sextet of legendary jazz drummer Chico Hamilton and the quintet of emerging jazz star Jon Batiste. In his 20’s he fell in love with American traditional music and began touring with bluegrass phenom Sierra Hull. He’s a frequent guest with funk band Vulfpeck and indie rocker Sam Evian. In 2016 he performed a duet on national TV with Yo-Yo Ma and in 2024 he performed the world premier of “Songs Of Nature\,” a concerto for saxophone and choir by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Paul Moravec.​Eddie has released 4 albums: “For Murray and Lillian”\, a collection of crooning melodies dedicated to his late grandparents\, arranged by Kyle Athayde for an octet of four strings and jazz quartet; “Eddie Barbash Live Parts 1-4”\, a selection of the best performances of 6 years of leading bands in NYC; “Live With Jim\, Joe\, and Dave”\, a snapshot of one night of improvised music in Brooklyn\, recorded directly to tape in one of the borough’s hippest local haunts; and most recently “Larkspur”\, an album of classic fiddle tunes for solo saxophone.​Eddie was born in West Islip\, NY and was raised in Oaxaca\, Mexico\, Atlanta\, and Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. He lives in Nashville. \n\n\n\nKASA Quartet\, First Prize winner of the 2017 Coltman Chamber Music Competition\, was founded in the summer of 2016 by Andy Liang\, Aaron Schwartz\, Stephanie Price-Wong and Kyle Price. KASA utilizes its fluency in multiple styles to curate fresh\, innovative\, genre-defying performances that harken the classical standard repertoire and fuse it with favorites of the jazz\, musical theater\, folk and pop standards. The quartet takes pride in creating and interpreting original arrangements and transcriptions of works by Jacob Collier\, Marvin Hamlisch\, George Gershwin among others. The ensemble has taught and performed as featured artists for the Ravinia Festival\, Saratoga Performing Arts Center\, Austin Chamber Music Center\, Second City Chamber Series\, Miami Music Project\, and Chamber Music Connection in addition to holding a residency each summer at the Caroga Lake Music Festival since its inception. KASA’s shared passion for bringing multiple genres together for their programming has attracted various audiences and presenters from different musical interests together for memorable performances and projects. KASA released its debut album in 2022\, Forever Wild\, Vol. 1 with each track featuring guest collaborations spanning a wide array of genres and styles.  URL:https://carogaarts.org/cooperstown-summer-music-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Fenimore Farm\, 5775 NY-80\, Cooperstown\, New York\, 13326\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cooperstown-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203114Z UID:17360-1784746800-1784746800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Sarah Jarosz DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 22nd\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park\, Pavilion \n\n\n\nTickets:$20 General Admission$40 PavilionGrammy-winning artist Sarah Jarosz is joined by fellow Nashville icon Jeff Picker\, as she brings her soulful blend of folk\, bluegrass\, and Americana to Caroga. Eddie Barbash and KASA Quartet will open the concert\, promising heartfelt melodies and luminous musicianship. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nOriginally from Wimberley\, Texas\, Sarah Jarosz is a six-time GRAMMY Award winning singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since her recorded debut in 2009\, she has released seven solo albums and two albums with I’m With Her\, her band with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan. In addition to her multiple GRAMMY\, Americana Music Association\, and Folk Alliance awards\, her work has received widespread critical praise from publications including Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, and USA Today. Jarosz has appeared three times on PBS’s legendary Austin City Limits television show and numerous times on A Prairie Home Companion\, Live From Here\, and the Grand Ole Opry. She is currently based in Nashville\, Tennessee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/sarah-jarosz/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sarah-Jarosz-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T040359Z UID:17314-1784831400-1784831400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Old Ft. Johnson DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 23rd\, 20266:30 pmOld Ft. Johnson \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nSet at the historic Old Fort Johnson\, this concert celebrates fiddle and folk with new twists. Eddie Barbash and Duncan Wickel team up for a memorable evening of music with KASA Quartet to open. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nHailed by Jon Batiste as “one of the world’s most important saxophonists\,” Eddie Barbash was a founding member of the house band for the Late Show With Stephen Colbert and currently tours the world with Cory Wong and the Wongnotes. His unmistakable sound is featured on the Oscar and Grammy-winning soundtrack of Soul. He has performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden to the Village Vanguard and has headlined both the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival\, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. Barbash’s versatile sound has led him to collaborate with musicians in many styles. At 18 he joined the sextet of legendary jazz drummer Chico Hamilton and the quintet of emerging jazz star Jon Batiste. In his 20’s he fell in love with American traditional music and began touring with bluegrass phenom Sierra Hull. He’s a frequent guest with funk band Vulfpeck and indie rocker Sam Evian. In 2016 he performed a duet on national TV with Yo-Yo Ma and in 2024 he performed the world premier of “Songs Of Nature\,” a concerto for saxophone and choir by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Paul Moravec.​Eddie has released 4 albums: “For Murray and Lillian”\, a collection of crooning melodies dedicated to his late grandparents\, arranged by Kyle Athayde for an octet of four strings and jazz quartet; “Eddie Barbash Live Parts 1-4”\, a selection of the best performances of 6 years of leading bands in NYC; “Live With Jim\, Joe\, and Dave”\, a snapshot of one night of improvised music in Brooklyn\, recorded directly to tape in one of the borough’s hippest local haunts; and most recently “Larkspur”\, an album of classic fiddle tunes for solo saxophone.​Eddie was born in West Islip\, NY and was raised in Oaxaca\, Mexico\, Atlanta\, and Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. He lives in Nashville. \n\n\n\nAward-winning bowed-string instrumentalist\, world class musician\, singer\, writer\, and inventor\, Duncan Wickel is “A considerable talent…as persuasive in a traditional ballad as he is country fiddling or ripping through cascading classical flourishes or atonal double stops” (The Boston Globe) \n\n\n\nIn 2016 Duncan performed as a member of the Stay Human Band on two consecutive episodes of CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, including a taping of “Flashlight” with founding members of Parliament Funkadelic. Along with his band\, Rising Appalachia\, he was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. He has toured with major folk artists including IBMA guitarist of the year Molly Tuttle\, Grammy nominees The Duhks\, The Wood Brothers\, Irish music greats John Doyle and Karan Casey\, Ruth Moody\, The Stash! Band\, and many others. \n\n\n\n​Known for his chameleon-like qualities on the fiddle\, cello\, and other stringed instruments\, The Boston Phoenix said “with bowing\, plucking\, rubbing\, and tickling\, he could turn the violin into a whole orchestra.” Duncan has performed at Carnegie Hall\, The Lincoln and Kennedy Centers\, The Grand Ol’ Opry\, and the famed Biblioteca Alexandria in Egypt. He has performed and taught in over 22 countries spanning every continent on earth that is normally inhabited by humans (sorry\, Antarctica). URL:https://carogaarts.org/old-ft-johnson-2026/ LOCATION:Old Fort Johnson\, 2 Mergner Rd\, Fort Johnson\, New York\, 12070\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Old-Ft.-Johnson-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203138Z UID:17364-1784919600-1784919600@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:When You Wish: The Vintage Walt Songbook DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 24th\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$25 General AdmissionA nostalgic journey through the golden age of Walt’s creations. This program features vintage beloved classics reimagined by KASA Quartet\, Kyle Athayde and special guests\, this concert delights audiences of all ages. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nKASA Quartet\, First Prize winner of the 2017 Coltman Chamber Music Competition\, was founded in the summer of 2016 by Andy Liang\, Aaron Schwartz\, Stephanie Price-Wong and Kyle Price. KASA utilizes its fluency in multiple styles to curate fresh\, innovative\, genre-defying performances that harken the classical standard repertoire and fuse it with favorites of the jazz\, musical theater\, folk and pop standards. The quartet takes pride in creating and interpreting original arrangements and transcriptions of works by Jacob Collier\, Marvin Hamlisch\, George Gershwin among others. The ensemble has taught and performed as featured artists for the Ravinia Festival\, Saratoga Performing Arts Center\, Austin Chamber Music Center\, Second City Chamber Series\, Miami Music Project\, and Chamber Music Connection in addition to holding a residency each summer at the Caroga Lake Music Festival since its inception. KASA’s shared passion for bringing multiple genres together for their programming has attracted various audiences and presenters from different musical interests together for memorable performances and projects. KASA released its debut album in 2022\, Forever Wild\, Vol. 1 with each track featuring guest collaborations spanning a wide array of genres and styles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/when-you-wish-the-vintage-walt-songbook/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KASA-Shermans-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203156Z UID:17366-1785006000-1785006000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Stella Cole DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25th\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$20 General Admission$40 PavilionVocalist sensation Stella Cole shines at Sherman’s Park in an evening of timeless standards and vintage charm. Her captivating voice brings new life to the American songbook repertoire. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLooking at the career of Stella Cole — whose third release\, It’s Magic\, is just about to be released by Universal Music — from a distance\, you might perceive a kind of disconnect\, as Marshall McLuhan would say\, between the medium and her message. McLuhan\, who died in 1980\, had never heard of the internet\, YouTube\, streaming music platforms — and neither did the vast majority of songwriters whose work she champions\, like Frank Loesser\, Meredith Willson\, Ray Noble\, Sammy Cahn\, or Jimmy Van Heusen. \n\n\n\nLikewise\, none of the great artists whose legacy she honors\, like Judy Garland\, Frank Sinatra\, Nat “King” Cole\, or Rosemary Clooney\, would know what it meant to “go viral.” As it happens\, this is how Stella Cole first got noticed by the music industry and\, more importantly\, the larger world beyond: by performing her own interpretations of classic American popular standards and using the internet to share them. \n\n\n\nHowever\, a closer look reveals that these iconic artists were no less keen to embrace new media: long-playing recordings\, television\, stereophonic sound — these were all new technologies in the 1940s and ’50s. The idea of bringing classic American songs to new platforms hardly begins with the young Stella\, yet she has accomplished that more resoundingly successfully than virtually any other artist working today. \n\n\n\nStella\, who was born in a small town in Illinois in 1999\, comes naturally to her repertoire — the material chose her just as much as she chose it. “I grew up on old movie musicals\,” she remembers. “When I was two years old\, my parents sat me down in front of the TV and turned on the VHS of The Wizard of Oz. I loved it so much that after that\, I asked them if I could watch it every single day for over a year. I’ve just been obsessed with that movie my whole life\, and because of it\, I started singing before I could even talk.” \n\n\n\nFrom there\, the youngster gradually absorbed the entire canon of classic Hollywood musicals: Singin’ in the Rain\, Meet Me in St. Louis\, Mary Poppins\, The Sound of Music and others. “Those are all my very favorite movies ever. So I just grew up on this music. And I think my parents accidentally sheltered me culturally\, in a way. We watched all these films and we listened to all the soundtrack albums — and occasionally some James Taylor and maybe Norah Jones. And we didn’t have cable TV or anything. So that was kind of it. I thought this was what everybody was listening to\,” she continues. “I didn’t realize anything different until I was in high school.” She enrolled at Northwestern University — not formally studying music or singing\, but taking on a double major of theater and international relations. \n\n\n\nAs an artist\, Stella found a way of thriving — and launching a musical career — at a moment when most performers were struggling. At the height of the pandemic\, in 2020 and 2021\, she began posting videos of herself singing on YouTube\, TikTok\, and other social platforms. Lots of other singers of all ages were already doing that\, but Stella was virtually the only one to parlay viral video views into a real opportunity. Her performance of “Everybody Says Don’t” (from Stephen Sondheim’s lesser-known Anyone Can Whistle) hit 40\,000 views right out of the gate; James Taylor championed and reposted her video of the beloved standard\, “Moon River.” \n\n\n\nAfter graduation and the end of the lockdown\, she moved to New York\, where her career really went up a notch. She began working live all over the city\, and was soon seen at Birdland\, the Café Carlyle\, and even Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden. In 2023\, she worked with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox\, with whom she toured the entire country\, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Her interpretations of Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” and Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” added over ten million more views and streams to her list of accomplishments. \n\n\n\nStella went into high gear not long after arriving in New York when she met the veteran\, Grammy-winning producer Matt Pierson. So far\, the team of Stella and Matt have completed two projects\, both released independently. Her first album\, known simply as Stella Cole\, was a mixture of familiar ballads with strings and winds interlaced with a few uptempo numbers and a couple of obscure tunes that amounted to Easter eggs for music buffs\, like Frank Sinatra’s very obscure “Walking in the Sunshine.” Stella Cole also includes one highly original take on a recent work\, Billie Eilish’s “My Future.” Their second offering was a seven-song EP collection of holiday songs titled\, simply\, Snow!\, on which the title song\, from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas\, was a duet with Glee TV and current Broadway star Darren Criss — and a major highlight. \n\n\n\nFor their third collaboration\, Stella and Matt have once again teamed up with the highly accomplished New Zealand-born arranger\, conductor\, composer\, and pianist Alan Broadbent\, one of the great music men of our time. It’s Magic is a more focused work than their previous efforts: it’s all vintage love songs — the newest is the 1966 theme from the classic British comedy Alfie\, set against the backdrop of the most lush and romantic string backdrop imaginable. \n\n\n\nThe vision for It’s Magic was to take on songs that were familiar\, but somewhat unconventional\, including “Stairway to the Stars\,” “My Ideal\,” and “Fools Rush In\,” all of which utilize the more intimate backing of a string quartet\, as opposed to the full 24-part string orchestra. The package varies from classic show tunes\, like “Till There Was You” from The Music Man\, to iconic film themes\, like “As Time Goes By\,” a Stella favorite from Casablanca\, Doris Day’s 1948 hit “It’s Magic” from Romance on the High Seas\, and Burt Bacharach’s main title theme from Alfie (1966). Above all\, there are jazz and songbook standards\, like “Say It” and “The Touch of Your Lips.” \n\n\n\n“When I was younger\, I always thought of performing — singing or acting — as kind of an ego-driven\, self-centered kind of career\,” says Stella\, “that people who did it were all totally focused on themselves.” But\, she reports\, “During the lockdown\, thousands of people were sending me messages saying\, ‘You don’t know how much you’ve helped me\,’ and ‘your music is the one thing cheering me up right now.’ And so I was sort of shocked by that because I hadn’t realized that music had that kind of power to help people. It’s amazing to think that my music can be a bit of a salve or a balm for people’s stress and anxiety. Don’t forget\, these songs and this music helped people get through the Great Depression and World War II.” She concludes\, “That’s the most gratifying thing of all\, experiencing how this music can actually help people.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/stella-cole/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Stella-Cole-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T042455Z UID:17315-1785078000-1785078000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: SVAN DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 26th\, 20263:00 pmMayfield Presbyterian Church \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nA nostalgic journey through the golden age of Walt’s creations. This program features vintage beloved classics reimagined by KASA Quartet\, Kyle Athayde and special guests\, this concert delights audiences of all ages. \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\nPresented by Sacandaga Valley Arts Network\, please visit their website for tickets and more details. \n\n\n\n \n \n Tickets & Venue Info\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nKASA Quartet\, First Prize winner of the 2017 Coltman Chamber Music Competition\, was founded in the summer of 2016 by Andy Liang\, Aaron Schwartz\, Stephanie Price-Wong and Kyle Price. KASA utilizes its fluency in multiple styles to curate fresh\, innovative\, genre-defying performances that harken the classical standard repertoire and fuse it with favorites of the jazz\, musical theater\, folk and pop standards. The quartet takes pride in creating and interpreting original arrangements and transcriptions of works by Jacob Collier\, Marvin Hamlisch\, George Gershwin among others. The ensemble has taught and performed as featured artists for the Ravinia Festival\, Saratoga Performing Arts Center\, Austin Chamber Music Center\, Second City Chamber Series\, Miami Music Project\, and Chamber Music Connection in addition to holding a residency each summer at the Caroga Lake Music Festival since its inception. KASA’s shared passion for bringing multiple genres together for their programming has attracted various audiences and presenters from different musical interests together for memorable performances and projects. KASA released its debut album in 2022\, Forever Wild\, Vol. 1 with each track featuring guest collaborations spanning a wide array of genres and styles. URL:https://carogaarts.org/svan-2026/ LOCATION:Mayfield Presbyterian Church\, 22 N Main St\, Mayfield\, 12117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SVAN-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203219Z UID:17367-1785355200-1785355200@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Kishi Bashi DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 29th\, 20268:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$20 General Admission$40 PavilionGenre-defying artist Kishi Bashi collaborates with the Caroga Arts Ensemble for a cinematic\, orchestral experience. Expect lush textures\, looping violin\, and immersive soundscapes. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nKishi Bashi is the pseudonym of Emmy-nominated singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in Seattle\, Washington\, and raised in Norfolk\, Virginia\, Ishibashi is a virtuoso violinist and a Berklee College of Music alumnus. He is renowned for his groundbreaking collaborations with symphonies across the U.S.\, such as the National Symphony Orchestra (Kennedy Center)\, Chicago Philharmonic\, Seattle Symphony\, and Oregon Symphony. His orchestral work has expanded his reach\, blending classical and pop influences in performances that continue to captivate audiences worldwide. \n\n\n\nAs a violinist\, Kishi Bashi has recorded and toured internationally with artists like Regina Spektor\, Sondre Lerche\, and indie band of Montreal\, and has made appearances on major late-night TV shows including SNL\, David Letterman\, Conan\, and Jimmy Fallon. His original music has been featured in commercials for major brands like Microsoft\, Samsung\, American Express\, Target\, and Apple. His debut album 151a (2012) received high praise from NPR’s Bob Boilen\, who called it “a radiant\, uplifting soundscape.” This launched Kishi Bashi onto major festival stages such as SXSW and Austin City Limits and began his journey as a critically acclaimed solo artist. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his solo career\, Kishi Bashi was the founding member of the electronic rock outfit Jupiter One. In 2011\, he began recording and performing solo\, opening for artists like the Sondre Lerche and Alexi Murdoch\, before embarking on his own U.S. tours. He gained further recognition in 2014 for his coffee line Royal Daark Blend\, which included exclusive song downloads with each purchase. His 2016 album Sonderlust was released live on NPR’s All Songs Considered\, adding to his ever-growing legacy. \n\n\n\nHis 2019 album Omoiyari (a Japanese word meaning compassion for others) and its accompanying documentary explored themes of minority identity and the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film\, after four years of work and over $100\,000 in funding from global backers\, premiered at SXSW 2022. Kishi Bashi also scored the soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Stillwater (2020)\, a collection of uplifting orchestral tracks he co-composed with Toby Chu. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Kishi Bashi released Emigrant EP\, a companion piece to Omoiyari\, further exploring the themes of his documentary. In 2022\, he re-issued his debut album 151a in celebration of its 10th anniversary\, with a double LP featuring demo versions of the original tracks. His documentary A Song Film By Kishi Bashi: Omoiyari was acquired by MTV Documentaries and will be available on Paramount+ in the fall of 2023. The soundtrack\, Music from the Song Film: Omoiyari\, is also available. \n\n\n\n2024 saw the release of his fifth studio album Kantos (August 23)\, a kaleidoscopic journey inspired by sci-fi\, philosophy\, and ancient ruins. The album blends everything from Brazilian jazz and ‘70s funk to orchestral rock and city pop\, influenced by the cult-classic sci-fi novel series Hyperion Cantos\, the writings of 18th-century Enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant\, and Kishi Bashi’s revelatory trip to ancient ruins on the island of Crete. \n\n\n\nWith an ever-evolving sound and a passion for cinematic storytelling\, Kishi Bashi continues to break new ground as a storyteller and performer\, captivating audiences with his unique blend of classical and popular music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/kishi-bashi/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kishi-Bashi-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T040643Z UID:17347-1785438000-1785438000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Our Lady of Grace Church DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 30th\, 20267:00 pmOur Lady of Grace Church \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/our-lady-of-grace-2026 LOCATION:Our Lady of Grace Church\, 73 Midline Rd.\, Ballston Lake\, New York\, 12019\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Our-Lady-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203241Z UID:17372-1785524400-1785524400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:American Expression DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 31st\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$25 General AdmissionA program exploring American voices across generations\, featuring works by Samuel Barber and others. With cellist Mike Block\, clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson\, and the Caroga Arts Ensemble\, this concert highlights lyrical beauty and bold expression. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMike Block is a multi-style cello player\, composer\, singer\, and educator\, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest\, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene” (Gramophone)\, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”\, and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by Salt Lake City Desert News. In addition to solo performances\, Mike’s touring bands include Biribá Union\, Mike Block Trio\, duo with Indian tabla player Sandeep Das\, and Djékady\, a West-African fusion band with Balla Kouyaté. Since 2005\, Mike has been a member of the Silk Road Ensemble\, founded by Yo-Yo Ma\, with which he earned a 2017 Grammy® Award. \n\n\n\nAs an innovator\, Mike is among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap to stand and move while performing using his own patented design\, The Block Strap\, and is the Musical Instrument Consultant for Forte3D\, the world’s first 3D-Printed carbon fiber cello. In 2020\, Mike founded Play For The Vote\, which organizes musical performances at polling locations across the country on Election Days with the goal of creating a more positive voting experience.  \n\n\n\nAs an educator\, Mike is dedicated to creating transformative experiences\, and is the Founder/Director of the Mike Block String Camp in Vero Beach\, FL\, Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop in Boston\, MA\, and Hangzhou\, China\, and teaches over 400 cello students online through his Multi-Style Cello School at ArtistWorks.com. Since 2018\, he has been on faculty at the New England Conservatory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraised as “technically and interpretively impeccable and passionately communicative” (Boston Musical Intelligencer)\, Graeme Steele Johnson is an artist of uncommon imagination and versatility. The clarinetist\, curator and “musical detective” (New York Classical Review) recently garnered international attention for his rediscovery and reconstruction of a 125-year-old Octet by Charles Martin Loeffler\, profiled in a full-page spread by The Washington Post. Released on his debut album Forgotten Sounds\, Johnson’s world-premiere recording of the work was named one of The New York Times’ Best Classical Music Albums of 2024\, nominated for a Gramophone Classical Music Award\, and awarded BBC Music Magazine’s Chamber Choice. As Artistic Director of the Loeffler Octet touring ensemble\, Johnson led the Octet’s first present-day performances at the Library of Congress\, Morgan Library\, Harvard Musical Association\, Phoenix Chamber Music Festival\, Emerald City Music\, Chamber Music Northwest and many more. \n\n\n\nWidely in demand as a chamber musician\, Johnson has also performed recently at Ravinia\, La Jolla Music Society and the Bridgehampton\, Rockport\, Moab\, Cooperstown and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festivals\, and in recital at The Kennedy Center and Chicago’s Dame Myra Hess series. He appears regularly as a core artist at the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival\, Archipelago Collective Chamber Music Festival\, Charles Ives Music Festival and Caroga Lake Music Festival. As a concerto soloist\, he has performed with the Vienna International Orchestra\, Springfield Symphony Orchestra\, Caroga Arts Ensemble\, Vermont Mozart Festival Orchestra and the CME Chamber Orchestra. \n\n\n\nSince 2022 Johnson has served as the clarinetist of the award-winning quintet WindSync\, “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas). Johnson has also collaborated with such distinguished artists as Jon Kimura Parker\, David Shifrin\, Ida and Ani Kavafian\, Peter Wiley and Bridget Kibbey\, as well as the Miró\, Balourdet\, Aeolus\, Callisto and KASA Quartets\, Imani Winds\, New York New Music Ensemble\, Copland House Ensemble\, Twelfth Night Ensemble and NEXUS Chamber Music. \n\n\n\nAdmired for his creative curation and engaging communication\, Johnson has presented a TEDx talk comparing Mozart and Seinfeld\, and serves as Artistic Director of the Onstage Offstage Chamber Music Festival in Houston. Driven by his interest in shedding fresh perspective on familiar music\, he is known for providing incisive commentary from the stage and in writing\, in essays and program notes published widely in journals\, concert programs and album booklets. He has also authored numerous chamber arrangements that have been heard around the world\, including performances by the Boston Symphony Chamber Players\, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Australia)\, Moscow Conservatory\, La Jolla Music Society and Krzyżowa Chamber Music Festival (Poland). \n\n\n\nJohnson is the winner of the Hellam Young Artists’ Competition and the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition; other recent accolades include the Saint Botolph Club Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award and the inaugural Lee Memorial Scholarship from the Center for Musical Excellence. He holds an exclusive recording contract with Delos/Outhere Music\, and has previously recorded for Hyperion Records\, Azica Records\, MSR Classics and Musica Solis Productions. \n\n\n\nUnder the tutelage of Charles Neidich and Kofi Agawu\, Johnson earned a doctoral degree from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York\, where his research won the Elebash Dissertation Award. Previously\, he earned two master’s degrees from the Yale School of Music\, where he studied with David Shifrin and Ricardo Morales\, and completed undergraduate study at The University of Texas at Austin with Nathan Williams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/american-expression/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/American-Expression-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203255Z UID:17350-1785582000-1785582000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Big Bands for Little Kids DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1st\, 202611:00 amSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nFree event\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nKyle Athayde Dance Party \n\n\n\n“Kids Carousel Concerts” is a FREE family-friendly event series that takes place throughout the summer. Come for the show and join for a free carousel ride afterwards! \n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Kyle Athayde Dance Party is a powerhouse big band dedicated to creating and performing fun\, exciting\, and original music. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Athayde\, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—video games\, internet memes\, jazz and classical masterworks\, nature\, Japanese anime\, and an eclectic mix of Swing\, Latin\, Hip-Hop\, and Rock grooves. Whether performing original compositions or Kyle’s inventive arrangements of popular songs\, the Dance Party delivers high-energy performances that captivate audiences. Beyond the stage\, the band is deeply committed to education\, conducting outreach clinics\, performances\, and festivals across the country to inspire the next generation of musicians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/big-bands-for-little-kids/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KDAP-red-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203309Z UID:17373-1785610800-1785610800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Swing Dance Night DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1st\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$25 General AdmissionGet on your feet for a night of swing with the Kyle Athayde Dance Party. This high-energy event invites audiences to dance\, groove\, and celebrate the golden era of big band music. Swing lessons will precede the live band performance with swing dancing. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Kyle Athayde Dance Party is a powerhouse big band dedicated to creating and performing fun\, exciting\, and original music. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Athayde\, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—video games\, internet memes\, jazz and classical masterworks\, nature\, Japanese anime\, and an eclectic mix of Swing\, Latin\, Hip-Hop\, and Rock grooves. Whether performing original compositions or Kyle’s inventive arrangements of popular songs\, the Dance Party delivers high-energy performances that captivate audiences. Beyond the stage\, the band is deeply committed to education\, conducting outreach clinics\, performances\, and festivals across the country to inspire the next generation of musicians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/swing-dance-night/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KADP-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T042632Z UID:17317-1785682800-1785682800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Glen Conservancy Hall DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 2nd\, 20263:00 pmGlen Conservancy Hall \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\nPresented by Glen Conservancy Hall\, please visit their website for tickets and more details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tickets & Venue Info URL:https://carogaarts.org/glen-conservancy-hall-2026/ LOCATION:Glen Conservancy Hall\, 1538 Mill Point Road (State Route 161)\, Glen\, New York\, 12072\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Glen-2-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203327Z UID:17374-1785960000-1785960000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:The Bean Tones DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 5th\, 20268:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$20 General Admission$40 Pavilion \n\n\n\nFresh off a wave of viral success\, The Bean Tones are redefining vocal jazz for a new generation. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing comparisons to legendary harmony groups like The Hi-Lo’s and The Four Freshmen\, this dynamic ensemble has captivated global audiences with their inventive arrangements\, flawless blend\, and infectious energy. With roots deeply planted in tradition and eyes fixed firmly on the future\, The Bean Tones are fast becoming the face of a major jazz renaissance. Their music appeals to die-hard jazz aficionados\, casual listeners\, and anyone who craves an experience that is as musically sophisticated as it is wildly fun. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to catch The Bean Tones at Caroga Lake Music Festival live with an orchestra for the first time ever! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/the-bean-tones/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bean-Tones-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T041139Z UID:17318-1786042800-1786042800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Church of Our Lady of Lourdes DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6th\, 20267:00 pmChurch of Our Lady of Lourdes \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/church-of-our-lady-of-lourdes-2026/ LOCATION:Church of Our Lady of Lourdes\, 2222 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13502\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Church-of-Our-Lady-of-Lourdes-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T041201Z UID:17319-1786129200-1786129200@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Caroga Chapel DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 7th\, 20267:00 pmCaroga Chapel \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/caroga-chapel-2026/ LOCATION:Caroga Chapel\, 106 Chapel Road\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chapel-2-Lizzy-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203349Z UID:17355-1786183200-1786183200@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Peter and the Wolf with Utica Dance DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8th\, 202610:00 amSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nFree event\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nSergei Prokofiev’s beloved tale comes to life with live music and dance. Featuring Utica Dance and the Caroga Arts Ensemble\, this family-friendly performance is both enchanting and educational. \n\n\n\n“Kids Carousel Concerts” is a FREE family-friendly event series that takes place throughout the summer. Come for the show and join for a carousel ride afterwards! \n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nUtica Dance has been providing high quality dance instruction in Downtown Utica for over forty-five years. Formerly known as the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Dance Program\, the independently owned studio offers classes in ballet\, jazz\, tap\, modern\, contemporary\, hip hop\, and yoga for dancers of all ages and experience levels. Students have the opportunity to perform in professional caliber productions ranging from classic ballets to original contemporary works\, including the studio’s beloved annual Nutcracker at Mohawk Valley Community College. Find them at 324 Genesee Street in Utica. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/peter-and-the-wolf-with-utica-dance/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Wolf-Red-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203408Z UID:17376-1786215600-1786215600@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:Dvorak's New World DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8th\, 20267:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$25 General AdmissionExperience a unique arrangement of Antonín Dvořák’s iconic Symphony No. 9 conductorless! Inspired by American landscapes and spirituals\, this powerful work remains a cornerstone of orchestral repertoire. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/dvoraks-new-world/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dvorak-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T090000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T041251Z UID:17405-1786266000-1786266000@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:2026 Charity Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 9th\, 20269:00 am shotgun startNick Stoner Municipal Golf CourseJoin us for a wonderful day of golf\, fun\, prizes\, and community. Every round played helps bring music and the arts to the Adirondacks and beyond. \n\n\n\n$500 per Foursome / $125 per player \n\n\n\nPlayer entry fee includes: Green fee\, cart\, mulligan\, sleeve of golf balls\, goody items\, drinks and food on the course \n\n\n\n \n \n More Info & Register URL:https://carogaarts.org/2026-charity-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Home-Page-Slider-Graphics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T042726Z UID:17414-1786298400-1786298400@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Caroga Museum DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 9th\, 20266:00 pmCaroga Museum \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/clmf-on-tour-caroga-museum-2026/ LOCATION:Caroga Museum\, 145 Co Rd 111\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Caroga-Museum-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203427Z UID:17377-1786564800-1786564800@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:PROJECT Trio DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 12th\, 20268:00 pmSherman’s Park \n\n\n\nTickets:$25 General AdmissionThe genre-bending PROJECT Trio joins forces with the Caroga Arts Ensemble. Blending classical\, jazz\, and pop influences\, this collaboration delivers a bold and electrifying performance. \n\n\n\nFree general admission for students 17 and under!Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman’s. \n\n\n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPROJECT Trio is a dynamic and innovative ensemble known for their genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence. Based in NYC\, the trio pushes the boundaries of traditional chamber music with their unique fusion of classical\, jazz\, hip-hop\, and world music influences. PROJECT Trio is acclaimed by the press as “packed with musicianship\, joy and surprise” and “exciting a new generation of listeners about the joys of classical and jazz music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroga Arts Collective is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. We’re grateful to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Season Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames and Anita McMartin LongJames and Genia MeinholdDoug and Nancy PurcellChris and Judy SimonSteve and Lynn Smith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of April 15th\, 2026 URL:https://carogaarts.org/project-trio/ LOCATION:Sherman’s Park\, 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake\, Caroga Lake\, NY\, 12032\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Project-Trio-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T144417 CREATED:20260416T034152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T041405Z UID:17321-1786647600-1786647600@carogaarts.org SUMMARY:CLMF On Tour: Johnstown Midsummer Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 13th\, 20267:00 pmCharles Jenner Memorial Band Shell \n\n\n\nFree admission\, donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nCLMF On Tour takes Caroga Lake Music Festival beyond Sherman’s Park\, bringing performances to communities across the region. Featuring CLMF Resident Artists\, these concerts bring live music to unique spaces throughout Fulton County and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Support Our Free Concerts URL:https://carogaarts.org/johnstown-midsummer-concert-series-2026/ LOCATION:Charles Jenner Memorial Park\, West Main St\, Johnstown\, NY\, 12095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carogaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Johnstown-Midsummer-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR