Schroon Lake Arts Council

08/19/2024

Unfortunately we've just learned that the Annie & the Hedonists concert tomorrow night (Aug 20) is cancelled - the band has tested positive for Covid. We'll look forward to seeing them hopefully next year!

08/15/2024

Porch Fest returns, with NINE locations this year! Be sure to click on the image for all the details - flyers and maps are available at the Chamber.

08/13/2024

It's a little bittersweet...tomorrow brings the Chamber of Commerce's final "Twilight Dance & Music" of the 2024 summer season. They're wrapping up with a great band and caller, good food, and a blowout t-shirt sale. Be sure not to miss the fun!

08/11/2024

The 34th Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival is just an hour away from starting! Fantastic FREE music all afternoon, food trucks High Noon, Bab-a-Dew's Wood-fired Pizza, and Buena Comida right on Dock Street. Don't miss the fun!

08/05/2024

Tomorrow evening in the Boathouse Theater, the Schroon Lake Arts Council once again continues the tradition of bringing an incredible Chamber Music concert to Schroon Lake, a rare opportunity not to be missed!

07/31/2024

Be sure not to miss the final Schroon Lake Arts Council event of the season! This year, in celebration of bringing 50 years of live music to Schroon Lake, we honor the Roots of Adirondack Music, featuring a stellar lineup that includes icons Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan and Dan Berggren, Indie-Celtic Music, Indigenous Performers, French-Canadian Music & Clogging, Classic Bluegrass, and Adirondack Style Music & Dancing. Click on the image below for all the details!

07/29/2024

Only three more "Schroon Lake Live!!" concerts remaining before the Folk Music Festival...don't miss tomorrow's show with Marsh Lights. Celebrating 50 Years of Live Music brought to you every summer by the Schroon Lake Arts Council!

07/22/2024

Looking forward to Pete and Maura Kennedy, tomorrow night 7/23, featuring great vocals, songs and fabulous guitar work. They have a great connection to Schroon- don’t miss em- probably in the Boathouse theatre due to rain- 7-9 pm. Sponsored by Schroon Lake Arts Council and all FREE FREE FREE!

07/16/2024

Due to concerns about possible thunderstorms rolling in late this afternoon, tonight's amazing "Schroon Lake Live!!" concert featuring ANNIE & THE HEDONISTS will be held in the Boathouse Theater - still great music, still FREE!

07/14/2024

Tomorrow Night!

06/30/2024

08/24/2023

Some great live music is happening in Town this Saturday as Schroon Lake celebrates "Play Music on the Porch Day"!

08/15/2023

We couldn't have hoped for more from the 33rd Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival - what a day! Thank you to all our incredible performers: Dave Insull from the Monday night Jam Sessions; Moira and Pete Kennedy; Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, & Dan Duggan from Jamcrackers; Livia & Bill Vanaver and their musicians & dancers; Cole Quest and his band the City Pickers; and Tony Trischka, the Father of Modern Bluegrass. Thanks also to everyone behind the scenes: our sound man Russ; the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce & director Sue Palisano; Tents of Champlain; Robert of mobilestageman.com; all our volunteers; and the Town of Schroon. Finally, thanks to all who attended...we'll see you next year!

08/10/2023

This Saturday at The Lodge at Schroon Lake, the long-overdue return of "Patchouli" to Schroon Lake!

08/08/2023

Tonight's "Schroon Lake Live!!" concert - Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter - will be held INDOORS at the Boathouse Theater. FREE admission, concert starts at 7pm. Sara and her band were one of the breakout stars of last year's Folk Festival, so be sure to arrive early to get a seat!

08/06/2023

The best week of live FREE music in the Adirondacks is coming up!

Monday - Open Jam Session at the Boathouse from 7-10pm

Tuesday - "Schroon Lake Live!!" Concert with one of last year's breakout favorite groups: Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter. 7pm at the Bandstand weather permitting or inside at the Boathouse.

Wednesday - Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce's "Twilight Dance & Music" series continues with the Whippersnappers & Fern Bradley, caller. Square Dancing starts at 7pm on Dock Street.

Saturday - We're bringing back a Schroon Lake favorite! "Patchouli" will be here for a special "Schroon Lake Live!!" concert, 7pm at the Lodge at Schroon Lake.

Sunday - the 33rd Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival is happening.

08/05/2023

The 2023 Adirondack Folk Music Festival features an INCREDIBLE lineup of performers paying tribute to American folk music icons Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, and their legacy in the Schroon Lake area!

08/01/2023

Back by popular demand tonight at the Boathouse. This special FREE performance is a preview concert of the Lake George Music Festival. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early.

07/26/2023

As if tonight's Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce's "Twilight Dance & Music" wasn't already going to be a great time, there's a last minute change in Quickstep's band makeup and we'll now be joined by the incomparable DAN BERGGREN on guitar! Be sure to come on down, Trish Miller will be calling the Square Dances and Papa Duke's will be serving up the BBQ!

07/25/2023

Another fabulous FREE Schroon Lake Live!! concert on tap tonight at 7pm the Bandstand - "Heard" is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create vibrant sound that incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond.

07/18/2023

Welcome to the Adirondacks! Same fantastic concert tonight, moved indoors to the Boathouse. Let's come out to support Mazel Tov Cocktail, who were already setting up for an outdoor show and had to scramble!

07/18/2023

The rain threat for this evening is diminished, and it looks like the Schroon Lake Live!! concert will be outdoors at the Bandstand as planned. Come on down at 7pm to see Mazel Tov Cocktail's high energy show, featuring David Krakauer, widely considered to be one of the greatest clarinetists on the planet!

07/16/2023

Tuesday's Arts Council "Schroon Lake Live!!" concert is a show you won't want to miss - this international touring group has something for everyone!

08/27/2022

What a beautiful day for more live music! Today is "Play Music on the Porch Day Worldwide" and we're celebrating here in Schroon Lake with PORCHFEST 2022. Check out the full schedule and locations below!

08/18/2022

08/17/2022

Missed the ADK Folk Fest last Sunday? Here are some pix! Don’t miss next year: August 13, 2023!!

08/15/2022

WHAT A DAY! 32nd ADK Folk Festival had amazing weather, 5 spectacular groups, more than 600 happy music lovers, a terrific food truck and EVERYONE enjoying the power of live music overlooking our gorgeous lake. Congrats to all the Volunteers, Chamber of Commerce, Town of Schroon, Ian Hamelin (our Sound GURU!!), all the amazing musicians, and the staff of the Schroon lake Arts Council for the best 5 hours of music in the Adirondacks this summer!! Encore next year: August 13, 2023!!!!😃

08/11/2022

This Sunday...the culmination of a GREAT 2022 season of music in Schroon Lake!

08/11/2022

Great show on Tuesday night! Cold chocolate duo played a wonderful set to a terrific audience that appreciates the cool Adirondack weather! Last of 8 Schroon Lake Live concerts— all FREE! Will have even more next summer! BUT DONT MISS THE 32 ADK FOLK FESTIVAL this Sunday, 8/14- noon to 5 outdoors at the Bandstand! Bring a chair, blanket and friends- food truck too! Sponsored by Schroon lake Arts and all FREE!