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BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich reopened in May following an extensive historic preservation project that provided critical updates to the treasured facility. The project included a new roof, improved lighting, complete rewiring of the building, HVAC replacement, restoration of historic light fixtures, and more. The newly improved facility will host several performances in The Sembrich’s 2022 Summer Festival “Reimagining the Classics,” as well as new museum exhibits.
“We are thrilled to welcome visitors back into our historic building to experience the magic of music and history in a delightful lakeside setting,” said Executive Director Suzanna M. Bernd. “The Sembrich Studio will be 100 years old in 2024. Thanks to the work completed in this project, we look forward to sharing the beauty of The Sembrich for another 100 years.”
The 2022 Summer Festival “Reimagining the Classics” will explore reinvention — from transcriptions and arrangements of beloved classics, to rhapsodies and variations on themes of popular composers. Some events will return to the intimacy of the historic Sembrich Studio and others will be held under a lakeside performance tent. Events begin in June and run through early September.
Highlights of the summer festival include:
Reimagining The Classics: Breaking Operatic Traditions - Michael Capasso, New York City Opera General Director, shares his insights on favorite works by Verdi and Puccini, exploring a variety of productions and performance practices from the past 150 years. Soprano Kristin Sampson illuminates the afternoon with famous arias.
Promenade Series: This new outdoor series, modeled on the famous Proms of London, features a wide range of musical styles including classical, light classics, and jazz. This year’s Promenade Series performers are the cutting-edge trio Empire Wild, the comedically virtuosic Bridge & Wolak Music & Comedy Duo, and celebrated trumpeter Chris Coletti.
Spectacular Stradivarius: Elizabeth Pitcairn and The Red Violin — Celebrated violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn and her legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius join her Luzerne Music Center colleagues for an evening of violin showpieces and chamber music! This event will be a fundraiser to help support The Sembrich’s Studio Centennial Campaign.
Touba Family Foundation World Music Wednesday Concerts: This popular lakeside series, now in its 12th season, explores musical traditions from around the globe. This year’s concerts will feature lively music from French Canada by dynamic ensemble .T.., exotic strains of flamenco, jazz, Balkan, classical, bluegrass, and North and East African
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The Bridge & Wolak Duo
Announcing an Adirondack Outreach Program
Third Annual Childwold Chamber Music Series
Live Music Amid the Pines
Childwold Memorial Presbyterian Church
104 Bancroft Road, Childwold, NY
Watch for signs on Route 3
FREE CONCERTS
Seating is Limited – First Come, First Served More info: onny.org/Childwold Sat. 7/9 2 pm ICE CREAM SOCIAL with GRETCHEN KOEHLER
(Hall of Fame fiddler) and BARB HELLER (NCPR host of String Fever, guitar and vocals) performing great bluegrass and folk music
Thurs. 7/14 7 pm ADIRONDACK PRO MUSICA
Outstanding quartet (flute, violin, viola, and cello) presenting popular classical music
Thurs. 8/4 7 pm SEBASTIAN BUHTS
Magnificent musician entertains on marimba
Thurs. 8/18 7 pm THE DOTYS
Liesl Schoenberger Doty (violin) and Karl Doty (bass), a blended-genre husband and wife musical duo
Thurs. 9/1 7 pm ADIRONDACK PRO MUSICA
Outstanding quartet (flute, violin, viola, and cello) presenting popular classical music
ONNY is supported in part by NYSCA, a state agency, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature. An Adirondack Outreach Program of The Orchestra of Northern New York sponsored, in part, by a generous donation from The Secret Sits Pro Musica Ensembles, Inc., Gull Pond, NY & Athens, GA.
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¯ Play: “Red” — Raw and provocative, “RED” is a moving and compelling account of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, whose struggle to accept his growing riches and praise became his ultimate undoing. Performances July 22 through Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Depot Theatre, Westport, $25 preview on July 21. More information and tickets can be found online at DepotTheatre.org or by calling 518-962-4449. ¯ Yogapalooza — At Lake Placid Center for the Arts, in partnership with Ironman Lake Placid. More information, registration and ticketing can be found at lakeplacidarts.org or by calling 518-5232512.
¯ Seagle Festival: “Suor Angelica” and
“Gianni Schicchi” — Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Two of the “Il trittico” trio of one-act operas by beloved composer Giacomo Puccini, of “La bohme” and “Madame Butterfly” fame, these operas are full of gorgeous arias and ensembles. “Suor Angelica” is an uplifting tale of religious redemption, while “Gianni Schicchi” is a hilarious farce full of greed and conniving. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Friday, at Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre, 999 Charley Hill Road, Schroon Lake. More details at seaglefestival.org or call 518-532-7875.
Saturday, July 23
¯ Gallery: Catherine Hartung and
Damon Hartman — Featuring Catherine Hartung and Damon Hartman during the month of July. Located at 85 Main St., Saranac Lake. For hours and more info, visit www.northwindfineartsgallery.com.
¯ 47th Annual Central ADK Antiques
& Vintage Show and Sale — $6 per person for both days. Proceeds will benefit View Center for Arts and Culture. Held at the George T. Hildebrandt Recreation Center in Old Forge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. This annual show consists of dozens of skilled Dealers and features an assortment of Antiques and Vintage goods. Items include oriental rugs, jewelry, antique and vintage furniture, camp decor, china, books, fine art, sporting goods, coins, steins and taxidermy. For more information, visit ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411. ¯ Live Music: Daurov/Myer Duo — Cellopiano duo, classical music program. 7 p.m., Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, 3446 State Route 28, Blue Mountain Lake. For more information and links to tickets, visit AdirondackArts.org.
¯ Seagle Festival: “Suor Angelica” and
“Gianni Schicchi” — Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Two of the “Il trittico” trio of one-act operas by beloved composer Giacomo Puccini, of “La bohme” and “Madame Butterfly” fame, these operas are full of gorgeous arias and ensembles. “Suor Angelica” is an uplifting tale of religious redemption, while “Gianni Schicchi” is a hilarious farce full of greed and conniving. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Friday, at Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre, 999 Charley Hill Road, Schroon Lake. More details at seaglefestival.org or call 518-532-7875. ¯ Meadowmount in the Valley — Hosted by East Branch Friends of the Arts, 8 p.m. at Keene Valley Congregational Church. Students and faculty from the Meadowmount summer string program come to Keene Valley for a concert. Visit www.eastbranchfriendsofthearts.com for more information.
Sunday, July 24
¯ Symphony Series: Lake Placid Sinfo-
nietta — 7:30 p.m. at Lake Placid Center for the Arts. More information, registration and ticketing can be found at lakeplacidarts. org or by calling 518-523-2512.
Monday, July 25
¯ Summer Sunset Series: TBA — 7 p.m., Tupper Lake Sunset Stage, Flanders Park, Tupper Lake.
Tuesday, July 26
¯ Musical: “Frozen Jr.” — 2 p.m. $15/ Adults $13.50/students $8/Children - Children under 5 free with purchase of adult ticket at View. The enchanting live modern classic brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Princesses Anna and Elsa. Produced by Camp Pendragon. For more information, visit ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411.
¯ Songs at Mirror Lake: Electric Blues
Night with Shemekia Copeland — 7 p.m., Mid’s Park on Main Street, Lake Placid, free
Wednesday, July 27
¯ Young & Fun: Puppet People’s The
Wizard of Oz — 10:30 a.m. at Lake Placid Center for the Arts. More information, registration and ticketing can be found at lakeplacidarts.org or by calling 518-523-2512. ¯ Music on the Porch — Hosted by East Branch Friends of the Arts, 6:30 p.m. at Holt House, Marcy Field. Presented by the Keene Valley Library and town of Keene. Visit www.eastbranchfriendsofthearts.com for more information.
¯ Summer Sunset Series: Claire &
Mickey — 7 p.m., Tupper Lake Sunset Stage, Flanders Park, Tupper Lake.
Friday, July 29
¯ Little Loggers Kids Series: Sylvia
Fletcher — Renowned Puppeteer and Come-
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