Art & Music in Lake George this Month!

 Check out the many art and music events happening in and around the Lake George area this fall! Groove to the sounds of smooth jazz from the lawn of the Shepard Park Amphitheatre or peruse artwork and chat with artists in Saratoga Springs. This area has plenty of events to satisfy anyone’s cultural fancy.

Lake George Jazz Festival, Shepard Park Amphitheatre, Sept. 16 & 17

Every year, talented jazz musicians from all over take to the stage at the Shepard Park Amphitheatre for the Lake George Jazz Festival. This year’s annual festival takes place September 16-17. This is a free event that showcases a diverse mix of jazz musicians’ playing styles, and instruments from every era of the last century. It’s truly a “tribute to jazz innovation” and is not to be missed.

Festival goers can take in the stunning, sonic sounds of jazz by listening on the lawn in front of the Shepard Park Amphitheatre with a perfect view of the beloved Lake George in the background. Picnics are encouraged as there is no better way than to sip a beverage and eat fancy cheeses while listening to jazz. Own a boat? You can enjoy the festival by floating right up behind the stage where the music is just as audible.

For more information visit lakegeorge.com/news/jazz-festival.cfm.

 

Art in the Park, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, Sept 16

 

Saratoga Springs is a vibrant, upstate New York town about a 30-40 minute drive from the Lake George Escape Campground along I-87S. Saratoga Springs has a long history as a hub for artists, musicians, and art appreciators. Art in the Park takes place every year in Congress Park and is a one-day art show hosted by Saratoga Arts to showcase and celebrate the work of local artisans. Art in the Park also features local food vendors and musicians. Artists will be on-site to chat about their work which includes drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and other mediums.

Saratoga Arts is a local organization that encourages public access to art and culture for the community of Saratoga Springs.

For more information visit saratoga-arts.org/exhibitions/artinthepark.

Wild Adriatic’s The Summit, Queensbury Hotel, Saratoga Springs, Sept 29 -30

The Summit is an inaugural music festival put on by local Saratoga Springs rock band, Wild Adriatic. According to the website, festival guests can look forward to “… two sets from Wild Adriatic and some of today’s hottest rising live acts including Aqueous, Madaila, Girl Blue, Let’s Be Leonard, and more…” There will be two stages of music plus special events for VIP ticket holders. Get ready to celebrate and appreciate all of the music and art that comes from the Adirondack region.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit brownpapertickets.com/event/3041842.

Make Lake George Escape your home base for fun art and music weekends in the fall!