Caroga Arts Bulletin #3 – Festival Week 1

July 15-22, 2018

Join us in Little Falls, Gloversville and Caroga Lake for a varied assortment of classical, contemporary, jazz and pop music!

With musicians Graeme Steele Johnson, Clarinet; Andy Liang, Violin; Aaron Schwartz, Violin; David Wong, Violin; Adam Dorn, Violin; Meredith Peacock, Violin; Sophia Cho, Violin; Vinicius Sant’Ana, Violin; Nicole Sauder, Violin; Deborah Price, Viola; Stephanie Price-Wong, Viola; Jebat Kee, Viola; Amber Archibald, Viola; Ken Kubota, Cello; Julian Muller, Cello; Kyle Price, Cello; Daniel Lim, Cello; Ryan Louie, Cello; and Nathan Chan, Cello.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 7:00 PM:
Concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Little Falls
7:00 pm
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 588 Albany St., Little Falls, NY
Free
https://carogaarts.org/event/concert-at-emmanuel-episcopal-church-little-falls/

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1:30 – 2:30 PM:
Quartet Performance at Gloversville Library
Gloversville Library, 34 West Fulton St. (interim location)
Free
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 Randolph Ross, an architect with the New York firm of McKim, Mead and White, designed this masterpiece of Beaux Arts style, which, since 1976, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
This concert will take place in its temporary location at 34 West Fulton Street in Gloversville, NY.
https://carogaarts.org/event/quartet-gloversville-library/

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 7:00 PM:
Caroga Chapel Concert
106 Chapel Road, Caroga Lake
Free
Where it all began in 2012! Caroga Chapel Concerts feature a variety of our musicians in small chamber groups as well as large orchestra.
https://carogaarts.org/event/caroga-chapel/

FRIDAY, JULY 20, 5:30-9:00 PM:
Caroga Arts Collective Gala
Sherman’s Amusement Park, W. Caroga Lake Shore Road
Caroga Lake, NY
Enjoy a memorable night full of music at Sherman’s Amusement Park on July 20, featuring cocktails, dinner, and live music with Caroga Lake musicians and featuring pop soul singer Cara Samantha with her guitarist, guitarist Eli Menezes.

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, winter and spring residencies and continue to develop its new home on the MyHil Property.
https://carogaarts.org/event/caroga-arts-collective-gala/

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM:
Quartet Performance at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market
Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, 30 N Main St., Gloversville
Free
An hour of quartet favorites with Caroga Lake musicians.
https://carogaarts.org/event/quartet-mohawk-coop/

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 7:00 PM:
Sherman’s Revival Series: Cara Samantha
Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake</span
Free
This concert to be held in memory of Ruth Abdella

Pop soul singer from New York City, Cara Samantha, a three-time Caroga veteran (2014, 2015, 2016) will join guitarist Eli Menezes 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 American Idol, Season 12, and performs as lead singer on the popular “Key of Awesome Parody” videos that have attracted millions of viewers.
Watch: Cara Samantha

The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return of Sherman’s Amusement Park to its former glory as a lakeside summer destination for fun, frolic, and events. Join us at Sherman’s this summer for seven special events!
https://carogaarts.org/event/shermans-revival-series-cara-samantha/

SUNDAY, JULY 22, 6:00 PM:
The Barge at Canada Lake Marine
Barge at Canada Lake Marine, 103 Old State Rd, Caroga Lake
Free
Generously hosted by the Fielding family from Canada Lake Store and Marine.

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.
https://carogaarts.org/event/barge-canada-lake/

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018

Tickets Now Available for Sawyer Fredericks in Concert June 8 at Sherman’s

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 in Caroga Lake on June 8, kicking off the 7th season of the Caroga Lake Music Festival.

Concert admission is free; however, tickets are required. Pick up your tickets now at participating stores and restaurants- see list below.

Sherman’s is located at West Caroga Lake Shore Road, Caroga Lake, New York. (Look for the Ferris wheel!)

Support music and arts in the southern Adirondacks- Purchase a VIP pass to Sawyer Fredericks! See details below.

The concert will start at 7:00 PM, and the park will open for admission at 5:00 PM.

In March, Fredericks, known for his original renditions of well-known folk songs as well as his own songwriting, released his third album, “Hide Your Ghost,” a mostly-analog recording made at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, New York.

Fredericks’s first-place “The Voice” prize was $100,000 and a recording contract. Before that, however, he was known as a local musician, playing at local farmers’ markets, open mics, and iconic New York venues like Caffe Lena, the Towne Crier Cafe and The Bitter End. On reality TV, he quickly won over broad audiences with his genuine delivery and unique arrangements of classic songs. Fredericks then released his debut album, A Good Storm, with Republic Records, a blend of soulful folk, blues, and rock, entirely written or cowritten by Sawyer. His 2016 A Good Storm tour included 62 shows across the US.

Tickets are available from the following restaurants and retailers:

The Boathouse of Caroga Lake, 2090 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Camper’s Corner Store, 3044 NY-29A, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Canada Lake Store, 103 Old State Rd, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Culligan Water Conditioning, 74 Union St, Fultonville, NY 12072
Nick Stoner Inn & 19th Hole, 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Pine Lake Lodge, 1050 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Pleasant Lake Inn, 5083 State Hwy 29 A, Stratford, NY 13470
Reel Seafood Company, 195 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Vrooman’s Hotel, 2040 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032

Support live music and art in Caroga Lake – and meet Sawyer Fredericks!
Buy a VIP pass for $75, and receive:
— Reserved seats in front rows
— Reserved parking
— Meet Sawyer Fredericks in person
–Exclusive invitation to his pre-show soundcheck

All proceeds and donations support Caroga Arts’ free programming to help revitalizing life, culture and business in Caroga Lake through concerts, educational outreaches and events for the community.

Email info@carogaarts.org to reserve your VIP passes now! Limited availability. First-come, first-serve.

Please note: Glass containers are not allowed at Sherman’s. And please leave your pooch at home!

Since 2012, Caroga Lake Music Festival has brought the charms of live classical, jazz and pop music to the southern Adirondacks. Now organized as the non-profit Caroga Arts Collective, the festival offers a rich and varied menu of live music, film screenings, and educational music and art gatherings at venues in Caroga Lake and beyond. Most festival events are offered for free, supported generously by area businesses, foundations and private individuals.

Finale Concert – Paul Nigra Center Summer Music Celebration Camp

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 with fellow participants in small and large groups organized to age and ability level. The camp will include lessons, classes and personal instruction by CLMF musicians. The camp will conclude with a final celebration concert featuring ensembles along with a collaboration between participants and CLMF musicians. We urge musicians and music lovers of all ages and experiences to join us for this camp celebration of music. Explore your passion for music and develop connections with fellow music enthusiasts this summer in an experience you will never forget!

Paul Nigra Center Summer Music Celebration Camp
July 31–August 3
9:30AM–12:30PM
All ages welcome
Cost*: $150
Click here to register.

*Members receive a 20% discount. Don’t forget to enter the code at checkout.

Sherman’s Revival Series: Sawyer Fredericks

Sawyer Fredericks. Image by Holly Tutor.

Fredericks’s first-place “The Voice” prize was $100,000 and a recording contract. Before that, however, he was known as a local musician, playing at local farmers’ markets, open mics, and iconic New York venues like Caffe Lena, the Towne Crier Cafe and The Bitter End. On reality TV, he quickly won over broad audiences with his genuine delivery and unique arrangements of classic songs. Fredericks then released his debut album, A Good Storm, with Republic Records, a blend of soulful folk, blues, and rock, entirely written or cowritten by Sawyer. His 2016 A Good Storm tour included 62 shows across the US.

Read a March, 2018 story about Sawyer Fredericks in the Leader-Herald.

TICKET DETAILS

This event is free, however, tickets are required for admission. Get your tickets before they run out!

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite OR for pick up from sponsoring locations. Limited to 4 tickets per person.

Tickets are available at:

The Boathouse of Caroga Lake, 2090 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Campers Corner Store, 3044 NY-29A, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Canada Lake Store, 103 Old State Rd, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Culligan Water Conditioning, 74 Union St, Fultonville, NY 12072
Nick Stoner Inn and 19th Hole, 1810 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Pine Lake Lodge, 1050 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Pleasant Lake Inn, 5083 State Hwy 29 A, Stratford, NY 13470
Reel Seafood Company, 195 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Vrooman’s Hotel, 2040 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032

Reserve Tickets on Eventbrite

*Tickets are not required for those attending by boat, however, please note that there may be limited visibility of the stage from the lake depending on the angle.

VIP Packages

Support live music in Caroga Lake and meet Sawyer Fredericks! All proceeds and donations support Caroga Arts’ free programming to help revitalize life, culture and business in Caroga Lake through concerts, educational outreaches and events for the community.

**ORDERS FOR VIP PASSES WILL BE CLOSING AT 7:00PM EST ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7**

VIP1 – Contribute $75 for a VIP1 pass and receive:
— Reserved seats in front rows
— Reserved parking
— Meet Sawyer Fredericks in person
–Exclusive invitation to his pre-show soundcheck

NEW! VIP2 – Contribute $40 for a VIP2 pass and receive:
— Reserved parking
— Reserved seats in front sections

Email info@carogaarts.org to reserve your VIP pass now! Limited availability. First-come, first-serve.

Doors open at 5:00pm
Concert starts at 7:00pm
Pre-concert music from 6:00pm by Flame and National Summer Cello Institute

Free parking is available near park grounds – look for a parking attendant to help guide you to the best available spot.

Please note: Glass containers are not allowed at Sherman’s. And please leave your pooch at home!

The Caroga Arts Collective is proud to promote the return of Sherman’s Amusement Park to its former glory as a lakeside summer destination for fun, frolic, and events. Join us at Sherman’s this summer for seven special events!