National Summer Cello Institute presents cellist Mike Block

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Back by popular demand! Mike Block, the cellist from Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble, performs with fellows from the National Summer Cello Institute and Feldenkrais for All Perfomers Workshop. Mike Block is a pioneering cello player, singer, composer, and educator, hailed by Yo-Yo Ma as the "ideal musician of the 21st century." Passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through

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Sherman’s Revival Series: Sawyer Fredericks

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Sawyer Fredericks, the "musical pride" of Glen, New York, who won "The Voice" television singing competition in 2015 when he was 15 years old, will perform at Sherman's Amusement Park on June 8.   Sawyer Fredericks. Image by Holly Tutor. In March, Fredericks, known for his original renditions of well-known folk songs as well as his

Ticketed, Free

Finale Concert: National Summer Cello Institute

Caroga Chapel 106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Featuring twenty five top cellists from across the country in a "cello choir concert," a culmination of two weeks studying with renowned faculty from The Juilliard School, the Eastman School of Music, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Berklee College of Music. Directed by CLMF Assistant Artistic Director Deborah Barrett Price and Uri Vardi, professor of

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Performance, Talk and Film Screening: Chasing Coral

Boathouse of Caroga Lake 2090 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Featuring a recorded discussion with Kyle Price and a Chasing Coral Film Representative followed by showing of the

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Performance, Talk and Film Screening: Ghost Lake

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

At this lake you can’t tell the living from the dead until you’re one of them. The ghosts in this lake can see Rebecca and she can see the ghosts. For reasons locked in mystery, they have risen from their watery graves to kill. She alone can see them and if no one will believe

InterArts Showcase at Nick Stoner Inn, Caroga Lake

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

InterArts Symposium resident artists spend a week devoted to experimenting, collaborating, practicing and performing artistic creative projects, showcasing their finished works at the end of each week.

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InterArts Showcase at Stump City Brewing, Gloversville

Stump City Brewing 521 West Fulton St Ext, Gloversville, NY, United States

InterArts Symposium resident artists spend a week devoted to experimenting, collaborating, practicing and performing artistic creative projects, showcasing their finished works at the end of each week. Come see the finished work while imbibing a pint of freshly made beer! Stump City Brewing is a craft brewery in Gloversville, New York.    

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Concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Little Falls

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 588 Albany St., Little Falls, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - Join us for the opening concert of the CLMF season as we return to Little Falls for an evening concert in the picturesque and historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Listen to your favorite classical works for small and large ensembles during this Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts event.    

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Quartet Performance at Gloversville Library

Gloversville Library 58 East Fulton St, Gloversville, NY, United States

Caroga Lake Music Festival looks forward to returning to the historic Gloversville Public Library to present an hour of quartet favorites. In 2017, the festival performed at a fundraising concert for the library's building renovation. The library building was erected with funds provided by Andrew Carnegie. The cornerstone was laid on August 27, 1904. Albert

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Caroga Chapel Concert

Caroga Chapel 106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.

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Caroga Arts Collective Gala

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Expanding community engagement with Caroga Arts Collective All Gala contributions help support Caroga Arts Collective’s mission to reignite the Caroga Experience through interdisciplinary and inter-arts collaborations among musicians, artists, scholars, and their communities. In the 2018-2019 season, Caroga Arts plans to expand its engagement with the community by presenting a Collective of artists for fall,

$250

Quartet Performance at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market

Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market 30 N Main St, Gloversville, New York, United States

Caroga Lake Music Fesival is excited to present an hour of quartet favorites at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market in Gloversville, NY. Mohawk Harvest Cooperative was started in 2009 as an idea and wish to support local farmers & producers, be part of the revitalization of downtown Gloversville and provide good nutritious food at fair prices

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Sherman’s Revival Series: Cara Samantha

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Pop soul singer from New York City, Cara Samantha, a three-time Caroga veteran (2014, 2015, 2016) will join guitarist Eli Menezes for the first time in Caroga to perform on the opening weekend of Sherman's Revival Series. One of New York City's most active singers, Cara Samantha received the "golden ticket" during Hollywood Week on

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The Barge at Canada Lake Marine

Barge at Canada Lake Marine 103 Old State Rd, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

With musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival. One of Caroga's favorite and most unique venues, The Barge at Canada Lake is framed by true Adirondack lake and mountain scenery. Generously hosted by the Fielding family from Canada Lake Store and Marine.  

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Performance, Talk and Film Screening: The Red Violin with Elizabeth Pitcairn and CLMF Orchestra

Pine Lake Pavilion Timberline Lane, Caroga Lake, United States

Hear the 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius instrument, formerly owned by composer Felix Mendelssohn's family, that inspired the film, The Red Violin, with world-class violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing The Red Violin Suite with the CLMF Orchestra. Stay an extra hour to watch the film and participate in a talk. Music from The Red Violin was composed

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Caroga Chapel Concert

Caroga Chapel 106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.

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Encore! Jazz Sessions: Kittel & Co. Whorls Tour

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Jeremy Kittel is an American fiddler, violinist, and composer. Fluent in multiple musical genres, his original music draws from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, Classical, electronic, and more. Previously of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, Jeremy Kittel has been a composer-arranger-collaborator for such diverse artists as My Morning Jacket, Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble,

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Musical Storytelling: A Kids Concert at Sherman’s!

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Inviting children of all ages and their families to join us for an exciting musical storytelling concert featuring the Caroga Lake Music Festival artists at Sherman's Amusement Park! This unique concert for kids will be created and directed by CLMF artist and cellist Julian Muller. The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return

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Sherman’s Revival Series: MARO

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

MARO, a Portuguese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recent graduate of Boston's Berklee College, is known widely through her home country of Portugal for her incredibly unique voice and originals. As the director of the "Berklee People" series, MARO has garnered a national reputation through her collaborations. CLMF artists will join her at the conclusion of her

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Concert at Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Mayfield

Mayfield Presbyterian Church 22 N Main St, Mayfield, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - Caroga Lake Music Festival is thrilled to return to Mayfield Presbyterian Church for a performance as part of a classical concert series presented by Sacandaga Valley Arts Network (SVAN). Enjoy a collection of small and large chamber ensemble pieces performed by our artists in residence. $12 Adults $10 SVAN Members Kids free

$10 – $12

KASA Quartet + Callisto Quartet at Luzerne Music Center

Luzerne Music Center 203 Lake Tour Rd, Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Each week, Luzerne Music Center presents two chamber music concerts featuring the faculty and world-renowned guest artists as part of the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival, a six-concert series curated by President and Artistic Director Elizabeth Pitcairn. In 2018, the Music Center will feature two string quartets from the Caroga Lake Music Festival, plus clarinetist Graeme

$5 – $35

Concert at Pine Lake Lodge, Caroga Lake

Pine Lake Lodge 1050 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - One of the few tavern concerts of the season, audiences and artists get to experience an intimate, fun and engaging show that features classical, jazz, crossover and pop selections. Come get a sneak-peek inside live "jam sessions" of CLMF musicians.

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Concert at the Glove Theatre, Gloversville

Glove Theatre 40 N Main St, Gloversville, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - CLMF makes its debut in the historic 1914 Glove Theatre. After saving the building from becoming a parking lot in 1995, a group of dedicated individuals set out to restore it as a theater. The news of the Glove's rebirth generated a burst of community enthusiasm. Money was raised to

Finale Concert – Paul Nigra Center Summer Music Celebration Camp

Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts 2736 New York 30, Gloversville, NY, United States

The Summer Music Celebration Camp is a four-day long workshop and educational/performance program for musicians of all ages and abilities. The program is hosted at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and is directed by Kyle Barrett Price and faculty from the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF). Through the week, attendees will play music

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Caroga Chapel Concerts

Caroga Chapel 106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.

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Encore! Jazz Sessions: Matthew Whitaker Trio

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Young Jazz Keyboard Sensation Coming to Caroga! An intimate jazz night with Matthew Whitaker on acoustic piano with his trio.   On Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, New York City teen piano/Hammond organ powerhouse Matthew Whitaker will bring his unique gift to the stages of Nick Stoner Inn and Sherman’s Amusement Park. “If

Sherman’s Revival Series: Matthew Whitaker Quartet

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Young Jazz Keyboard Sensation Coming to Caroga! On Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, New York City teen piano/Hammond organ powerhouse Matthew Whitaker will bring his unique gift to the stages of Nick Stoner Inn and Sherman’s Amusement Park. The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return of Sherman's Amusement Park to

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The Barge at Canada Lake

Barge at Canada Lake Marine 103 Old State Rd, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

With musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival. One of Caroga's favorite and most unique venues, The Barge at Canada Lake is framed by true Adirondack lake and mountain scenery. Generously hosted by the Fielding family from Canada Lake Store and Marine.

Free

Fulton & Montgomery Counties Summer String Project Concert: Arkell Museum

Arkell Museum 2 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - The Summer String Project will provide local music students from Fulton and Montgomery Counties the opportunity to experience, learn and share music with the Caroga Lake Music Festival artists for five days leading up to the finale performance at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie. Students will join at the end

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Schoharie County Summer String Project Concert: St. Vincent de Paul, Cobleskill

St.Vincent de Paul, Cobleskill 138 Washington Ave, Cobleskill, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - As part of the Summer String Project, local music students from Schoharie County will have the opportunity to experience, learn and share music with the Caroga Lake Music Festival artists for five days leading up to the finale performance at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cobleskill. Students will

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Caroga Chapel Concert

Caroga Chapel 106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.

Free

Encore! Jazz Sessions: J-Music Pocket Band

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Back by popular demand! J-Music Pocket Band is an innovative jazz ensemble performing arrangements of Japanese pop and video game music. Patrick Bartley, Jr. is the founder of J-Music Pocket Band and a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.  Batley is a musician with experience in a wide range of situations, most notably for appearing on

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Quartet Performance at Cooperstown Farmers’ Market

Cooperstown Farmers' Market 101 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, United States

Come visit the Cooperstown Farmers' Market to experience the agricultural bounty of the region.  Thirty vendors, all from within a 50 mile radius, bring a wide range of products including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, honey, maple syrup, jams, bread, baked goods, wines and spirits. Also available is artisan craftwork,

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Sherman’s Revival Series: Gypsy Jazz with Rhythm Future Quartet

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

"Jazz without borders” with the abundantly gifted violinist and mandolin player Jason Anick and his Rhythm Future Quartet from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. With Olli Soikkeli, guitar; Max O’Rourke, guitar; and Greg Loughman, bass. The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return of Sherman's Amusement Park to its former glory

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Concert at Peck’s Lake Marina

Peck Lake Marina 180 Peck Lake Rd, Gloversville, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - Musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival debut in neighboring Peck's Lake for an late afternoon concert on the water at the popular Peck's Lake Marina.

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Concert & Ice Cream at Caroga Museum

Caroga Museum 145 Co Rd 111, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - One of the most popular indoor-outdoor venues of the festival, the Caroga Museum concert brings a story of Caroga's past and present together in a fun and picturesque setting that will transport the audience to past times in Caroga. Ice cream social to follow the concert! The Caroga Museum in

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Dinner & Music at Origins Cafe, Cooperstown

Origins Cafe 558 Beaver Meadow Rd, Cooperstown, NY, United States

Artist in Residence Concert - Musicians of the Caroga Lake Music Festival debut in the charming baseball town of Cooperstown at Origins Cafe.  $35 buys a seasonal, locally-sourced dinner buffet and concert! To reserve your dinner and seat, please call Origins Cafe at 607-437-2862.

Caroga Chapel Concert

Caroga Chapel 106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of CLMF resident artists in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra. You'll hear a mixture of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Only at the Caroga Chapel will you experience five+ standing ovations in a row.

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Encore! Jazz Sessions: Glenn Zaleski Trio

Nick Stoner Inn 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Jazz piano trio with New York City's Glenn Zaleski, a semi-finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and a finalist for the 2011 APA Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz. Glenn Zaleski, piano; Rick Rosato, bass; Daniel Dor, drums "Glenn Zaleski has quickly become one of the most important pianists of his generation

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Sherman’s Revival Series: SAUNDERS FEST

Sherman's Park W Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, NY, United States

Don't miss the biggest event of the season! The multi-musical Saunders family, bluegrass virtuosos and Canada Lake residents, will perform an all-day bluegrass festival featuring Grammy-Award winning bassist, vocalist and banjo player Geoff Saunders from the Mark O’Connor Band and mandolin and banjo player Rob Saunders, among other family members. They’ll be joined by Crooked

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