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On Saturday, October 8, 2011 the Town of Long Lake and the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts collaborated together for OcktoberPETfest. The event featured a craft fair, a magician, bounce house, a Pet Parade Contest, Pet Agility Course, a Pet Maze and a Punkin’ Chunkin’ Competition.
It was a beautiful fall day and we thank all our vendors and guests for coming out. Special Thanks to the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for their support and great staff and as always enriching our events! Always remember to support your Arts Center so we can keep bringing you great events all year long.
Thank you to our vendors, the Long Lake Artisan’s Cooperative, The Long Lake Lions Club, Flavor, Cybercreek Cafe for providing us with the great yummy food.
Most of all thank you to our Punkin’ Catapult Builders. Brittney Olbert & Trevor with Tamarack Attacks – the ultimate Winners plus The Dominator built by Chris Howe, Thom Ross, Nick Luxford and Jimmy Waite’s “Puppies Love to Fly” (I’ll fact check back at the office) No animals were hurt in the Pet Para On Saturday, October 8, 2011 the Town of Long Lake and the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts collaborated together for OcktoberPETfest. The event featured a craft fair, a magician, bounce house, a Pet Parade Contest, Pet Agility Course, a Pet Maze and a Punkin’ Chunkin’ Competition.
It was a beautiful fall day and we thank all our vendors and guests for coming out. Special Thanks to the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for their support and great staff and as always enriching our events! Always remember to support your Arts Center so we can keep bringing you great events all year long.
Thank you to our vendors, the Long Lake Artisan’s Cooperative, The Long Lake Lions Club, Flavor, Cybercreek Cafe for providing us with the great yummy food.
Most of all thank you to our Punkin’ Catapult Builders. Brittney Olbert & Trevor with Tamarack Attacks – the ultimate Winners plus The Dominator built by Chris Howe, Thom Ross, Nick Luxford and Jimmy Waite’s “Puppies Love to Fly” (I’ll fact check back at the office) No animals were hurt in the Pet Para ... Read more
On Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 7:30pm the Town of Long Lake will be presenting Babik Jazz Group at the Long Lake Town Hall.
Babik (pronounced Bah-Beek) is a progressive Gypsy Jazz band inspired by the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. One of those rare musical ensembles that can truly reach across generational and stylistic lines to create a fan base that is as diverse as their musical influences. At their concerts it is not uncommon to see a white-haired 75 year-old grandmother dancing next to a purple-haired 20-something.
Babik has the ability to bridge passionate jaw-dropping virtuosity, with a rare toe-tapping danceability that keeps its audiences enthusiastically engaged. The group’s ability to connect is evident in the way crowds clamber to clap, dance, and cheer along with nearly every performance. Since forming in 2005, Babik has enjoyed both commercial and artistic success.
All four members (Stuart Fuchs-Lead Guitar, Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry-Violin, Joshua Assad-Rhythm Guitar, Kevin O’Brien-Upright Bass) are full time professional musicians, and the success of their partnership, On Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 7:30pm the Town of Long Lake will be presenting Babik Jazz Group at the Long Lake Town Hall.
Babik (pronounced Bah-Beek) is a progressive Gypsy Jazz band inspired by the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. One of those rare musical ensembles that can truly reach across generational and stylistic lines to create a fan base that is as diverse as their musical influences. At their concerts it is not uncommon to see a white-haired 75 year-old grandmother dancing next to a purple-haired 20-something.
Babik has the ability to bridge passionate jaw-dropping virtuosity, with a rare toe-tapping danceability that keeps its audiences enthusiastically engaged. The group’s ability to connect is evident in the way crowds clamber to clap, dance, and cheer along with nearly every performance. Since forming in 2005, Babik has enjoyed both commercial and artistic success.
All four members (Stuart Fuchs-Lead Guitar, Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry-Violin, Joshua Assad-Rhythm Guitar, Kevin O’Brien-Upright Bass) are full time professional musicians, and the success of their partnership, ... Read more
SATURDAY
Boat Parade Float Contest
4:30pm: Boats meet at the State Boat Launch on Dock Rd.
5pm: Parade to the Long Lake Town Beach
Dress-up your boat! We’ll take ANY boat–pontoon, motor boat, canoe, kayak, sail boat, inflatable raft, as long as it floats! You can get fancy (ala the Raquette Lake Loon Pontoon) or simple (stick a few American flags in your boat and hit the water!)–just join the parade whatever you got! Meet at the state boat launch on Dock Rd. at 4:30pm. We’ll then parade past the beach, through the bridge, loop around near the spillway and come back to the beach for the awards ceremony! Prizes for 1st-3rd overall, wackiest and most Long Lakey.
SUNDAY
The Yod Squad Performs on the W.W. Durant in Raquette Lake
9:30pm
Get your friends and family together and drive on over the RL for a moonlight cruise on the W.W. Durant and a concert by local band, The Yod Squad! Tickets are $7, which includes your chance to win a dinner cruise! Visit http://www.raquettelakenavigation.com/cruisesMOONLIGHT for more info!
MONDAY: THE FOURTH!
Games on the Ball Field
10am
Treasure Hunt f SATURDAY
Boat Parade Float Contest
4:30pm: Boats meet at the State Boat Launch on Dock Rd.
5pm: Parade to the Long Lake Town Beach
Dress-up your boat! We’ll take ANY boat–pontoon, motor boat, canoe, kayak, sail boat, inflatable raft, as long as it floats! You can get fancy (ala the Raquette Lake Loon Pontoon) or simple (stick a few American flags in your boat and hit the water!)–just join the parade whatever you got! Meet at the state boat launch on Dock Rd. at 4:30pm. We’ll then parade past the beach, through the bridge, loop around near the spillway and come back to the beach for the awards ceremony! Prizes for 1st-3rd overall, wackiest and most Long Lakey.
SUNDAY
The Yod Squad Performs on the W.W. Durant in Raquette Lake
9:30pm
Get your friends and family together and drive on over the RL for a moonlight cruise on the W.W. Durant and a concert by local band, The Yod Squad! Tickets are $7, which includes your chance to win a dinner cruise! Visit http://www.raquettelakenavigation.com/cruisesMOONLIGHT for more info!
MONDAY: THE FOURTH!
Games on the Ball Field
10am
Treasure Hunt f ... Read more
Critically acclaimed Martin Sexton will be playing Mt. Sabattis Pavilion in Long Lake, NY on Saturday, July 23, 2011, doors open at 5pm. Tickets are on sale now at Click here.
Some folks say… wow that’s a big show for Long Lake and it is! We are so excited to bring Martin Sexton to Long Lake and we hope you join us.
For more information about the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion – scroll down to the bottom.
Check out this video interview:
Martin Sexton with Brian Williams
Martin Sexton – what a year! From performances at Bonnaroo to opening for Dave Matthews Band, Martin Sexton seems to have found the elusive Fountain of Youth. 2010 might be Martin’s most exciting yet with a new album, a renewed fan-base, sold out shows, and a business model that other musicians are copying.
Critically acclaimed Sexton is a musician’s musician and prolific recording artist. His songs are intricate and spirited covering the American musical landscape distilling soul, gospel, R&B, country and blues. His performances are dynamic and bursting with depth and have earned him a devoted follow Critically acclaimed Martin Sexton will be playing Mt. Sabattis Pavilion in Long Lake, NY on Saturday, July 23, 2011, doors open at 5pm. Tickets are on sale now at Click here.
Some folks say… wow that’s a big show for Long Lake and it is! We are so excited to bring Martin Sexton to Long Lake and we hope you join us.
For more information about the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion – scroll down to the bottom.
Check out this video interview:
Martin Sexton with Brian Williams
Martin Sexton – what a year! From performances at Bonnaroo to opening for Dave Matthews Band, Martin Sexton seems to have found the elusive Fountain of Youth. 2010 might be Martin’s most exciting yet with a new album, a renewed fan-base, sold out shows, and a business model that other musicians are copying.
Critically acclaimed Sexton is a musician’s musician and prolific recording artist. His songs are intricate and spirited covering the American musical landscape distilling soul, gospel, R&B, country and blues. His performances are dynamic and bursting with depth and have earned him a devoted follow ... Read more
On May 1, 2011 at the Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street, Long Lake NY, Frank Orsini and The Whippersnappers will join Donnie Perkins and the Family Band for the 20th Annual Spring Blossom Fiddle Jamboree in Long Lake, NY.
The Whippernappers, Peter Davis, George Wilson and Frank Orsini have played the Albany Region folk-music scene for decades. Davis plays guitar, piano, and clarinet; Wilson is a traditional fiddler and banjoist who regularly performs at regional folk festivals; and fiddler-mandolinist-guitarist Frank Orsini has played with bluegrass greats Bill Keith and Frank Wakefield.
Donnie Perkins and the Family Band are seasoned vets of the Long Lake Fiddle Jam and return having performed on the Long Lake stage for many years. Over the years, Don’s playing has evolved to include more modern styles such as bluegrass and country-western. All the while, though, he has continued to carry the torch for the old-time fiddle music he grew up with. Now based in Plattsburgh , Don Perkins has won numerous fiddle contests, recorded several LPs and CD’s and published at least one book on fidd On May 1, 2011 at the Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street, Long Lake NY, Frank Orsini and The Whippersnappers will join Donnie Perkins and the Family Band for the 20th Annual Spring Blossom Fiddle Jamboree in Long Lake, NY.
The Whippernappers, Peter Davis, George Wilson and Frank Orsini have played the Albany Region folk-music scene for decades. Davis plays guitar, piano, and clarinet; Wilson is a traditional fiddler and banjoist who regularly performs at regional folk festivals; and fiddler-mandolinist-guitarist Frank Orsini has played with bluegrass greats Bill Keith and Frank Wakefield.
Donnie Perkins and the Family Band are seasoned vets of the Long Lake Fiddle Jam and return having performed on the Long Lake stage for many years. Over the years, Don’s playing has evolved to include more modern styles such as bluegrass and country-western. All the while, though, he has continued to carry the torch for the old-time fiddle music he grew up with. Now based in Plattsburgh , Don Perkins has won numerous fiddle contests, recorded several LPs and CD’s and published at least one book on fidd ... Read more
Float night is on Friday, July 16th at 5pm on the Long Lake Town Beach. What is float night? An opportunity to hop on your forbidden inflatable beach toys and swim at the town beach while red-cross certified lifeguards watch.
Enjoy live music by The Yod Squad and Eric Peter with Live Bait starting at 5pm.
There will be games and fun activities and the much anticipated “Cardboard Box” Race. Long Lake never found a cardboard box it didn’t like. Whether it’s in the middle of snowmobile season for Winter Carnival or in the middle of summer.
Long Lake will provide teams duct tape and cardboard and members can build a boat on site. The race goal, to sink the other teams while being the first one to cross the finish line. Get creative and make your own and bring it along. If you have paddles, we suggest you bring those too, and please bring your lifevests!
We always love a good competition in Long Lake and Friday night will be no exception.
Now if it rains… all bets are off. So please, have your weather machine charged and ready. No rain! If raining the music will be
Float night is on Friday, July 16th at 5pm on the Long Lake Town Beach. What is float night? An opportunity to hop on your forbidden inflatable beach toys and swim at the town beach while red-cross certified lifeguards watch.
Enjoy live music by The Yod Squad and Eric Peter with Live Bait starting at 5pm.
There will be games and fun activities and the much anticipated “Cardboard Box” Race. Long Lake never found a cardboard box it didn’t like. Whether it’s in the middle of snowmobile season for Winter Carnival or in the middle of summer.
Long Lake will provide teams duct tape and cardboard and members can build a boat on site. The race goal, to sink the other teams while being the first one to cross the finish line. Get creative and make your own and bring it along. If you have paddles, we suggest you bring those too, and please bring your lifevests!
We always love a good competition in Long Lake and Friday night will be no exception.
Now if it rains… all bets are off. So please, have your weather machine charged and ready. No rain! If raining the music will be ... Read more
Kids Games at 11am on Sunday, July 4
Bust out your boat, fill up the cooler and head down to the LL Town Ballfield on Sunday, July 4th at 11am. Games for all ages kicks off with a scavenger hunt and pinata game for the littles and we morph into timeless classics including sack races, hula hoops, egg toss and much much more. Winners of the games visit our exclusive prize booth.
6pm Bed Races WILL GO ON… in a new location, on School Street. We have trophies and prizes and judges to help with the return of Long Lake’s signature 4th of July Event. It may not be on the main drag, the runners may have to push up hill, but come on out to see what we have in store for you.
The Beach will be busy with Penelope the Clown, the Fire Department BBQ, and 4i Band rockin’ out until dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty until 9pm.
Bring your lawn chair, get there early, stay late and remember why we are celebrating. Please pay homage to the Independence of our Country and think of our service men and women overseas who cannot be at home to celebrate with us.
Kids Games at 11am on Sunday, July 4
Bust out your boat, fill up the cooler and head down to the LL Town Ballfield on Sunday, July 4th at 11am. Games for all ages kicks off with a scavenger hunt and pinata game for the littles and we morph into timeless classics including sack races, hula hoops, egg toss and much much more. Winners of the games visit our exclusive prize booth.
6pm Bed Races WILL GO ON… in a new location, on School Street. We have trophies and prizes and judges to help with the return of Long Lake’s signature 4th of July Event. It may not be on the main drag, the runners may have to push up hill, but come on out to see what we have in store for you.
The Beach will be busy with Penelope the Clown, the Fire Department BBQ, and 4i Band rockin’ out until dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty until 9pm.
Bring your lawn chair, get there early, stay late and remember why we are celebrating. Please pay homage to the Independence of our Country and think of our service men and women overseas who cannot be at home to celebrate with us.
... Read more
Bed Races in Long Lake from the 80's
The Long Lake Bed Races have been absent since 1992, at least the only evidence is a rather large trophy issued to winners “The Lakeside.” that will be given out to the first place winner. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Best in Show. Costumes, themes will be judged by Long Lake Secret Judges to be hand selected very very carefully. These judges will be so secret, they may not even know whom the other judges are, they may not even know they are judges until the final judging.
Other 4th of July activities include 11am games on the Ball Field, Fire Dept BBQ on the beach, Penelope the Clown, North Country Kettle Corn and keep your fingers crossed for Strawberry Shortcake sale (I know I am keeping my fingers crossed)
On July 4, 2010, the 4th of July bed races return to Long Lake at 6pm. Expect traffic delays.
Look for music by the 4i Band on the Town Beach starting at 5pm.
Bed Races in Long Lake from the 80's
The Long Lake Bed Races have been absent since 1992, at least the only evidence is a rather large trophy issued to winners “The Lakeside.” that will be given out to the first place winner. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Best in Show. Costumes, themes will be judged by Long Lake Secret Judges to be hand selected very very carefully. These judges will be so secret, they may not even know whom the other judges are, they may not even know they are judges until the final judging.
Other 4th of July activities include 11am games on the Ball Field, Fire Dept BBQ on the beach, Penelope the Clown, North Country Kettle Corn and keep your fingers crossed for Strawberry Shortcake sale (I know I am keeping my fingers crossed)
On July 4, 2010, the 4th of July bed races return to Long Lake at 6pm. Expect traffic delays.
Look for music by the 4i Band on the Town Beach starting at 5pm.
... Read more
Donnie Perkins and Dick Pierce Featured Fiddle Jam Acts
Long Lake will host the 19th Annual Fiddle Jam on Sunday, April 25 at the Long Lake Town Hall starting at 1pm. This year it will morph into a weekend long event complete with free Fiddle workshops on Saturday with George Harriger Sr and George Harriger Jr.
George and George will coach students to play, all levels of fiddlers are welcome to participate. Workshops start at 1pm at the town hall and run until 4pm. That evening there will be an informal jam at the Town Hall and anyone interested in auditioning for Saturday’s show is to welcome to try out. Six people will be selected to compete in Saturday’s jam for cash prizes of $125, $100 & $75 for Audience Choice.
In the past Long Lake has prided itself on it being a relaxed casual fiddle jam atmosphere, but this year changes were made to amp up the performances on Sunday and award higher cash prizes.
Come on out, stay the weekend, make Long Lake the Fiddle Destination. The Spring Blossom Fiddle Jamboree is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Donnie Perkins and Dick Pierce Featured Fiddle Jam Acts
Long Lake will host the 19th Annual Fiddle Jam on Sunday, April 25 at the Long Lake Town Hall starting at 1pm. This year it will morph into a weekend long event complete with free Fiddle workshops on Saturday with George Harriger Sr and George Harriger Jr.
George and George will coach students to play, all levels of fiddlers are welcome to participate. Workshops start at 1pm at the town hall and run until 4pm. That evening there will be an informal jam at the Town Hall and anyone interested in auditioning for Saturday’s show is to welcome to try out. Six people will be selected to compete in Saturday’s jam for cash prizes of $125, $100 & $75 for Audience Choice.
In the past Long Lake has prided itself on it being a relaxed casual fiddle jam atmosphere, but this year changes were made to amp up the performances on Sunday and award higher cash prizes.
Come on out, stay the weekend, make Long Lake the Fiddle Destination. The Spring Blossom Fiddle Jamboree is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts ... Read more