Open House
Saturday- June 7 Noon - 4:00PM
Visit the Arts Center, meet the staff and renew your membership. View the Members Show. Arts and craft show and sale. Refreshments provided. FREE

Annual Auction Benefit
Saturday - July 5- 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Come to our favorite summer fundraiser. Bid on treasures for home or camp.
Preview: Friday July 4, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Flea Market: Sunday July 6 10:00 AM

Great Camps Benefit
Saturday August 9 4:00PM - 7:00PM
This is an extraordinary opportunity to visit Blue Mountain Center, a working artists' and writers' community on Eagle Lake. Join us in the clubhouse of W.W. Durant's historic Eagle Nest Country Club for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction and good company.
$ 40/ $ 50

Town of Indian Lake Sesquicentennial
Blue Mountain Lake Day
Sunday August 10
3:00PM - Catskill Puppet Theater performance of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Suggested donation $5/person or $10/family
Watch for details of other events.

Member Appreciation Day
Friday August 15
A special thank you to members of the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts and the Adirondack Museum. Arts Center members- present your 2008 Arts Center membership card at the Adirondack Museum for free admission on August 15 only.

Museum members- present your 2008 Adirondack Museum membership card at the Arts Center for free admission to the Al Nathan & Blue Streak concert on August 15 at 7:30PM.

Performing Arts

Mark Bowie, Adirondack Photographer- Multimedia Presentation
Saturday - June 14 7:00PM
Adirondack Waters: Spirit of the Mountains This is a visual and sensory spectacle. Images are showcased with Mark's sensitive writings and quotes from Adirondack literature and set to music. Current book, In Stoddard's Footsteps, will be introduced.
FREE

Northeast Dulcimer Symposium Concert
Sunday, June 22 7:30PM
We kick off a week of all things dulcimer (see workshops) with Lance Frodsham on mountain dulcimer, Jody Marshall on hammered dulcimer, Ken Kolodner on fiddle and Ken Lovelett-rhythm & percussion.
$10/ $15

Frank Conti Jazz Quartet-Dinner Dance
Saturday, July 12 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Enjoy an evening of Jazz, dancing and light fare. It will be hard to stay in your seat for this one, so get up and dance!!!
$15 /$ 20

Boréal Tordu
Friday, July 18 7:30PM
Music of Maine's Franco-American heritage, presented in a rhythmic blend of Acadian folk, Cajun swing, maritime ballads, crooked fiddle tunes and foot-stomping French dance music.
$10/$15

Tom Akstens and Neil Rossi
Friday, July 25 7:30PM
Multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters, Tom & Neil provide a mix of old-time string band music, roadhouse tear-jerkers, country ragtime and and back-porch humor.
$10/$15

Tanglefoot
Wednesday, July 30 7:30PM
2007 Canadian Folk Music Awards Winner for Best Vocal Group, Tanglefoot returns to ALCA. The group is described as a 'rampaging mix of energy, musical agility, vocal polish and sheer enthusiasm'. Reserve your tickets early for this concert.
$15 /$ 20

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason
Saturday, August 2 7:30PM
Jay and Molly are one of the most celebrated duos on the American acoustic music scene. Extraordinary musicians, their performance of Jay's haunting composition Ashokan Farewell, the musical hallmark of the PBS series The Civil War earned the couple international acclaim. Reserve your tickets early for this popular duo.
$15 /$20

Catskill Puppet Theater
Sunday, August 10 3:00PM
As part of the town of Indian Lake's Sesquicentennial Blue Mountain Lake Day enjoy a performance of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by the Catskill Puppet Theater. All ages will enjoy this show.
Suggested donation: $5/person or $10/family

Al Nathan & Blue Streak
Friday, August 15 7:30PM
Plan on dancing to the music of Blue Streak. Enjoy the sound of rock/blues/jazz from this group familiar to the Adirondacks.
$10/$15 (Free to Adirondack Museum members)

Music Open Mic Night
Thursday, August 21 7:30PM
This is an opportunity to share your music with an audience in a coffee house setting. Bring your friends and family. Open to musicians of all ages.
Donations Accepted

Writers' Open Mic Night
Thursday, August 28 7:30PM
Writers, professional or amateur, now it's your turn to share your prose or poetry with an attentive audience of fellow wordsmiths.
Donations Accepted

Rick Rourke & Lost Wages
Saturday, September 6 7:30PM
After a day at the Adirondack Museum's Rustic Fair, come to the Arts Center for an evening of music. Rick Rourke & Lost Wages 'delivers an energetic and unique perspective on American roots music flavored by blues, country, jazz and soul'.
$10 /$15

Kate Blain
Saturday, September 20 7:30PM
Spend the day at the Antique Show at the Adirondack Museum, then come to the Arts Center for a concert of mellow acoustic folk music performed by singer songwriter Kate Blain. Kate's beautiful soprano voice and guitar playing are a pleasure to hear.
$10 /$ 15

Galleries

Members' Exhibit
May 6 - June 18
Works in various media by Arts Center members
Gallery Reception during our Open House June 7 noon -4:00PM

Arts Council for the Northern Adirondack Cover Art Show
May 16 - June 18
Various works by Adirondack artists as part of an annual competition.

Stuff to Move You by Stu Eichel
Portraits of vehicles tucked in landscapes June 20 - July 31
Gallery Reception: July 12 2:00-4:00PM

Mountain Mist by Jeanne Dupre
Watercolor paintings June 27 - July 31
*See workshop 6/28
Gallery Reception: July 12 2:00-4:00PM

Sunlight and Shadows by Gary Shankman
Oil Paintings July 11 - August 16
Gallery Reception: July 12 2:00 - 4:00PM

24 Hours- A Photographic Interpretation of Life in the Adirondacks
Photos and Essays July 11 - August 6
Award winning photographs by high school students who participated in a juried show sponsored by the Lake Placid Institute for Arts and Humanities. ALCA is one of three venues in the Adirondacks to exhibit these works.
Gallery Reception: July 11 4:00 - 6:00PM

Reflections by Leslie Miller
Original works of art created with intricately cut paper August 2 - September 2
*see workshop 8/4
Gallery Reception August 2 5:00 - 7:00PM

Gallery Talk - Cut Paper -Leslie Miller
Sunday August 3 2:00PM
Enjoy an informative talk about the use of cut paper to create works of art around the world. View the works of artist, Leslie Miller on display in our front gallery.
Refreshments FREE
*see workshop 8/4

Metaphorical Still Lifes and Animate Landscapes by Don Wynn
Oil & Acrylic Paintings, ink & watercolor drawings, woodcut prints August 2 - September 12
Gallery Reception August 2 5:00 - 7:00PM

From My Garden To Yours by Susan Wiley
Watercolor paintings August 19 -September 16
*see workshop 8/19 & 8/20
Gallery Reception August 19 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Workshops

NE Dulcimer Symposium Workshops
Monday - Friday June 23 - June 27
A variety of workshops will be offered that are open to the public. Instrumental classes include: Fiddle, Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer and Percussion.
Call for prices and details.

Watercolor Techniques - Jeanne Dupre
Adult & teen
Saturday June 28 10:00AM - 4:00 PM
Learn basic watercolor techniques. Subjects may be taken from your own photographs.
$20 /$25 call for materials list

Kids Workshop - Jennifer Zahray
Ages 7-12
Tuesday, July 8 10AM - Noon
'Scrimshaw' pendants. Engrave your own designs in pendants created of plaster.
$10

Paddler Pack Basket -Patty Farrell
teen & adult
Wednesday, July 9 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Create a pack basket useful for those canoe trips with master basket weaver, Patty Farrell. All supplies provided. Bring Lunch
$30 /$35 plus $30 for materials

Pottery - Deb Evans
Adult
Thursdays, July 10 - August 14 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Hand Building and throwing for beginner to intermediate students. Make bowls, plates, mugs, teapots or a unique piece of your own. Learn glazing and firing techniques. Open studio time is included in tuition
$ 20 / $25 or $100 /$125 for all six

Watercolor Techniques - Laura Walsh Neadle
Adult
Fridays, July 11 - August 15 9:00AM - noon
Learn the technique of mixing colors, creating washes and controlling pigments to compose works of art. Call for materials list.
$20 /$25 or $100 /$125 for all 6

Watercolor Landscape Painting - Laura Walsh Neadle
Adult
Fridays, July 11 - August 15 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Paint landscapes considering value, color harmony, composition, color mixing and glazing. Call for materials list. $20 /$25 or $100 /$ 125 for all 6

Kids Workshop - Jennifer Zahray
Ages 7-12
Tuesday, July 15 10AM - Noon
Stepping Stones - Create stepping-stones embedded with glass marbles, colored stones and other found objects. These make a great addition to the garden.
$10

Experimental Printmaking - Roger Hyndman
Teen
Thursday July 17 and Friday July 18, Noon - 4:00PM
Several different forms of printmaking will be explored, including Solarplate, relief, found object and monotype. You will use these techniques to produce creative artwork. The workshop will conclude with a class exhibit, critique and celebration.
$ 15 /$20 plus materials fee. Call for details

Kids Workshop - Kenda Butterfield
Ages 7-12
Tuesday July 22 10AM - Noon
Bracelets from natural materials
Use natural findings, wooden beads, cord or tigertail with clasp toggles to create bracelets. Appropriate for boys and girls.
$10

Oil Painting Demonstration-Wilson Bickford
Tuesday, July 22 7:00PM
Painter, Wilson Bickford will demonstrate oil painting techniques using the Alexander method. Sign up for the painting workshop to be held Thursday, July 24 noon - 4:00PM.
FREE

Oil Painting -Wilson Bickford
Teen & Adult
Thursday July 24, Noon to 4:00PM
All skill levels are welcome including beginners. Leave the workshop with a completed painting. Workshop fee includes all materials.
$50 per student

Kids Workshop - Kenda Butterfield
Ages 7-12
Tuesday July 29 10AM - Noon
Gods Eye Wall Hanging
Use yarn, glue, wooden sticks to create these wall hangings. Children may bring pictures and fun findings to add to the eyes.
$10

Children's Theater Workshop -Karen Butters
Ages 5 - 12
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10:00AM - Noon; August 4,6,8,11,13 & 15 with performance Friday August 15 at 1:00
This year's production will be a musical, The Unity Tree by Teresa Jennings.
Come for as many sessions as you can.
$10 /$50 for all 6

Paper Cuts- Leslie Miller
Adult & Teen
Monday August 4 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Learn to create cut paper works of art from an expert. You will be amazed at the possibilities.
$ 25 /$30 Plus $5 for materials

Kids Workshop
Ages 7-12
Tuesday August 5 10AM - Noon
Nature Craft. Call for details
$10

Kids Workshop - Brenda Voorhees
Ages 7-12
Tuesday August 12 10AM - Noon
Recycled creations Look at what we throw away in a new way. Paper, cardboard, plastic will be used to create something new.
$10

Canvas Floor Cloth - Susan Wiley
Adult
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 19 & 20 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Create a decorative floor cloth for your home or camp from preparation to completion during this two- day workshop. Call for materials list.
$40/$45 plus $20 materials fee

Hearth Basket with Fancy Handle - Patty Farrell
Teen and Adult
Wednesday August 20 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Learn from a master basket maker. Create a basket to use by the hearth or anywhere you choose. All supplies provided. Bring a lunch.
$30/$35 plus $30 for materials

***RAINY DAY OR ANY DAY ART TIME FOR PARENT AND CHILD*** -Come to the Arts Center for creative time with your child.
Materials fee. Call for details.

Looking Ahead

Galleries

Clay Expressions
Works in clay by members of a cooperative studio in Central New York.
September 4 - October 17
Gallery Reception: Saturday, October 11 2:00 - 4:00PM

Nature's Views by Ed Wyant
Digital photography September 18 - October 31
Gallery Reception: Saturday, October 11 2:00 - 4:00PM

An Adirondack Reflection By Peter Johngren
Photography September 20 - November 3
Gallery Reception: Saturday, October 11 2:00 - 4:00PM

Performances

Cody Michaels - Piano Concert- Autumn Suite and other selections
Saturday October 4 5:30PM
At the Arts Center following the Adirondack Museum's Harvest Festival, enjoy original compositions of Cody Michaels.
Reception to follow concert. Refreshments will be served.
$10 /$15