Lake Placid, Keene concerts

Songs at Mirror Lake held Tuesday nights

LAKE PLACID — The Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series presented by Hampton Inn is held at 7 p.m. on seven Tuesdays throughout the summer at Mid’s Park on Main Street, Lake Placid.

These weekly performances, running from June 28 to Aug. 9, feature local, regional and national acts. The series features local and regional emerging artists in a variety of musical genres and provides valuable exposure to these up and coming acts. The concerts are also an opportunity to introduce residents and visitors to a diverse range of musical genres in a scenic and relaxing setting.

In its 16th year, Mirror Lake Music Series is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that is comprised of a volunteer committee with all expenses covered by sponsorship and donations. Concerts are also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts as well as the National Endowment for the Arts. It is truly a community-inspired initiative that has produced a lineup that includes the following upcoming performances: ¯ June 28: Americana Night with Midnight North ¯ July 5: Acoustic Jam Night with Orebolo ¯ July 12: Chilean Pop Night with Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna ¯ July 19: Folk Rock Night with Brett Dennen Trio ¯ July 26: Electric Blues Night with Shemekia Copeland ¯ Aug. 2: Indie Rock Night with Stephen Clair ¯ Aug. 9: Zydeco Night with Terence Simien

Admission to the music series is free, so grab your blanket and head on down to Mid’s Park on Tuesdays for a fabulous time. With our beautiful band shell, performances are rain or shine. If you would like to volunteer to assist with the concerts please contact Bill at bill@songsatmirrorlake.org.

For more information, visit www.songsatmirrorlake.org.

Songs at Mirror Lake concert

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East Branch Friends of the Arts presents bluegrass, Latin guitar

KEENE — East Branch Friends of the Arts sponsors events throughout the year. This summer, two performances stick out, one with Cole Quest and the City Pickers on Aug. 20 and one with guitarist Berta Rojas on Sept. 17.

Cole Quest and the City Pickers hail from New York City. These musicians are connected by friendship and a love of bluegrass. Cole Quest is the grandson of the folk icon Woody Guthrie, and he has brought together a collection of eclectic pickers who have gained recognition on the local scene.

East Branch Friends of the Arts will present Cole Quest and the City Pickers at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church in Keene Valley

Berta Rojas grew up in Asuncion, Paraguay, first picking up a guitar at the age of 7. She would eventually perform in many prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. She blends Latin and classical music, infusing everything she plays with her outstanding warmth, virtuosity and an ability to connect with audiences.

East Branch Friends of the Arts will present Berta Rojas in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church.

For more information, visit www.eastbranchfriendsofthearts.com.

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