Fourth of July Events
Albany County
July 4
Independence Day at Schuyler Mansion – Enjoy an old-fashioned July 4th celebration on the Schuyler Mansion grounds. Games and music from the 18th century, activities and ice cream. $2 for Mansion tours. 11am-4pm. For more info: 434.0834.
July 4
Price Chopper 4th on the Plaza – One of America’s most dramatic settings for dazzling fireworks and great food, crafts, and entertainment. Empire State Plaza. For more info: 473.0559; www.albany.org.
Columbia County
July 4
Family Fest – Free kiddie rides, pony rides, face painting, climbing wall, hay maze, magic show, food and games. $5, under 3 free; free parking. Gates open at 3pm, fireworks at 9:30pm. For more info: 392.2121; www.columbiafair.com.
July 4
Independence Day Celebration – 18th century music and entertainment, food and the Saugerties fireworks display. $7 per vehicle event fee. Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont; 1pm-10pm. For more info: 537.4240; www.friendsofclermont.org
Greene County
July 4
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks – The event kicks off at 7pm with a parade through Windham that ends at Windham Mountain. The celebration continues with a fantastic outdoor BBQ and fireworks at dusk. Windham Mountain. For more info: 734.3852; www.windhamchamber.org
Montgomery County
July 3
Fort Plain Annual 4th on the 3rd Celebration – Fireworks, food and fun. Village of Fort Plain.
Otsego County
July 4
Independence Day Celebration – Every July 4th, The Farmers' Museum hosts a traditional Independence Day celebration. The event is based on a typical 1845 celebration of our nation's birthday and includes patriotic music, games, dances and orations. Noon-5pm. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. For more info: 607.547.1450; www.thisiscooperstown.com.
July 4
Independence Day Ice Cream Social – Featuring handmade and white elephant items as well as books. Hot dogs, lemonade, ice cream with homemade cakes. Games for children are also on hand. The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St, Cooperstown. For more info: 607.547.8401; www.thisiscooperstown.com
Saratoga County
July 4
Independence Day at Saratoga Battlefield – Morning citizenship ceremony is followed by Park Ranger Joe Craig portraying a 1776 town crier with news of American Independence. Join fellow citizens in toasting the 13 “new” states. Citizenship Ceremony: 10am; Readings of Declaration of Independence: 1pm & 3pm. Saratoga National Historic Park, Stillwater. For more info: 664.9821; www.saratoga.org.
July 4-6
Saratoga’s All-American Celebration – Friday: Revolutionary War Encampment, musicians in the park, fireworks at dusk. 1pm. Congress Park. Saturday: All-American Parade at 10am beginning at the intersection of VanDam/Broadway. Founding Fathers Tour with Hollis Palmer at 2pm. Bands on Broadway 7pm-10pm. Sunday: 11am-2pm. Patriotic Pooch Event on Grove St. Historic Tour with Dave Patterson and Charles Kuntzel. For more info: 587.3550; www.saratogajuly4th.com
Schoharie County
July 4
Independence Day Celebration at Old Stone Fort Museuem – Stone Fort Militia Programs, reading of the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents. 10am-5pm. Old Stone Fort Museum, Schoharie. For more info: 295.7192; www.schohariechamber.com
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uly 4
July 4th Celebration – Main Steet parade at noon in Cobleskill. Concert in Center Park with Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers. Fireworks at the fairgrounds at dark. For more info: 296.8122.
Warren County
July 4
4th of July at Fort Ticonderoga – Fort Ticonderoga is the site of the first victory of the American Revolution. “Best Fourth in the North”, fair and fireworks in Ticonderoga Village. Declaration of Independence readings on Fort grounds throughout the day. For more info: www.fort-ticonderoga.org
July 4
Lake George 4th of July Fireworks – 9:30pm in Lake George Village.
July 5
Independence Day Celebration – Live entertainment, games for all ages and fireworks at dusk. 12pm at Ski Bowl Park, North Creek. For more info: 251.2421.
Fairs
Saratoga County Fair • July 15-20
General Admission (13 and Older) Tuesday-Thursday $7; Friday-Sunday $10; Child ages 6-12 $3; Child under age 6 free; Wednesday, Senior Day, Senior Citizen ages 65 & over until 5pm $4
Hours: Fair: 9am- midnight daily; Midway: noon-midnight daily; Beer Garden: noon-midnight; Concession Buildings: 11am-11pm
Discount Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—$7 Adults
Wednesday $4 Senior (65 & over) Admission until 5pm
All gate fees include free parking in lots when available
For more info: 885.9701
www.saratogacountyfair.org
Washington County Fair • August 18-24
Adults $10; seniors (over 62, Wednesday only) $5; children under 14 free; 7-day pass $30; free parking.
Hours: Monday 5pm-10pm; Tuesday-Sunday 9am-10pm
For more info: 692.2464
www.washingtoncountyfair.com
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair • August 5-10
August 5 – Pony Halter Class Show, 5pm
August 6 – Harness Races at the Grandstand, 12pm
August 7 – Holstein and Brown Swiss Dairy Show, 6:30pm
August 8 – Open Class Wool Breeds Sheep Show, 4pm
August 9 – Western Horse Show, 8:30am
August 10 – Awards Ceremony, 10am
For more info and full event schedule:
234.2123; www.sunshinefair.org
Altamont Fair • August 12-17
August 12-17 – Families can enjoy the Zoppe Circus, petting zoo, karaoke and more every day at the fair along with many other special events.
August 12- Charles Smith Blues Band, 8:30pm
August 13 – Hair of the Dog, 8:30pm
August 14 – 2096, 8:30pm
August 15 – The Refrigerators, 8:30pm
August 16 – The Audiostars, 8:30pm
August 17 – Loose Canon Live, 6:30pm
For more info: 861.6671; www.altamontfair.com
Fonda Fair • August 26-September 1
Adults $8 Monday-Thursday, $10 Friday-Sunday; Senior Citizen Days (65 and up) $5; Parking $2. Hours: Fair 8am-11pm; Midway 11am-11pm; Concession 11am-10pm.
For more info: 853.3313; www.fondafair.com
Schaghticoke Fair • August 27-September 1
$8; children under 13 free. Hours: Opening Day, 12pm-10pm; Thursday-Monday, 10am-10pm.
For more info: 753.4411; www.schaghticokefair.com
Columbia County Fair • August 27- September 1
$10 ($12 on Sundays); children under 12 free; parking free. Hours: Wednesday 5pm-11pm; Thursday-Monday 10am-11pm.
For more info: 392.2121; www.columbiafair.com
Craft Fairs
Albany County
July 12-13
Shaker Summer Craft Fair – many family activities including crafting projects and demonstrations, Children’s activities, guided site tours and on-site farm animals. 10am-4pm. Free. Shaker Heritage Society, 875 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Colonie. For more info: 456.7890.
September 13-14
Fall Harvest Craft Fair – many family activities including crafting projects and demonstrations, Children’s activities, guided site tours and on-site farm animals. 10am-4pm. Free. Shaker Heritage Society, 875 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Colonie. For more info: 456.7890.
Saratoga County
July 29
Summer in Saratoga Arts and Crafts Fair – Benefits the Saratoga Central Catholic High School. 9am-4pm. Canfield Casino in Congress Park, Saratoga. For more info: 587.7070.
August 2-3
Outdoor Art & Craft Show – Crafts and more. 10am-4pm. Free. Lakeside Farm, Ballston Lake. For more info: 899.6138.
August 16-17
Round Lake Arts & Crafts Festival – Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival in historic Round Lake featuring 200 juried crafters and artists. Food available. Benefits Round Lake Library. Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4:30pm. Free. For more info: 899.2285.
August 26
Craft Fair – benefits Saratoga Springs Historical Society. Over 70 exhibitors. 9am-4pm. Congress Park in Saratoga. For more info: 439.8379.
September 6-7
Lakeside Outdoor Art & Craft Show – Craft show and sale. Free. 10am-4pm. Lakeside Farm, Exit 11 off the Northway in Ballston Lake. For more info: 899.6138.
Schenectady County
August 23
Arts and Crafts Festival – The festival will feature the best in local area arts including pottery, wood crafting, folk art, jams, handwovens, floor cloths, candles, jewelry, fine arts, painted furniture, artisan demonstrations, historical boat tours and so much more. Great music and food! 10am-5pm. Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1080 Main Street (Route 5S), Rotterdam. For more info: 887.5073
Warren County
July 4-6
Arts & Crafts Festival – Quilts, ceramics, photographs, woodcrafts, jewelry, over 30 vendors. 10am-4pm, free. Rogers’ Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. For more info: 644.3831.
July 12-13
25th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival – Homemade items, arts, crafts, and food. Main Street, Warrensburg. 9am-5pm. For more info: 623.2161.
July 19
Riverview Arts and Crafts Festival – Handmade items by local & regional crafters & artisans, book sale, refreshments. 9am-3pm. Pavilion Park, Route 9N, Lake Shore Drive, Lake Luzerne. For more info: 696.3423.
Downstate
August 30-September 1
Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Craft Fair – 300 spaces, arts and crafts, handcrafted food, demos, wild life show, handcrafted musical instruments. Admission: $4.50-$8. Ulster Co. Fairgrounds, New Paltz. For more info: 845.679.8087.
Farmers’ Markets
Albany County
Capital District Regional Market
Season: July- September
Saturday, 7am-1pm
Broadway (Route 32) & Route 378, Menands
For more info: 465.1023
Cohoes Farmers Market
Season: Mid June-October
Friday, 4pm-7pm
Municipal Parking Lot, Remsen St., Cohoes
For more info: 238.2118
Delaware Area Neighborhood Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Tuesday, 4pm-7pm
St. James Church, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany
For more info: 463.7605
Downtown Albany Farmers Market
Season: July- October
Thursday, 11am-2pm
SUNY Plaza, Administration Building Lawn, State St. & Broadway, Albany
For more info: 732.2991
Empire State Plaza Farmers Market
Season: July- October
Wednesday & Friday, 11am-2pm
North end of Empire State Plaza, Albany
For more info: 474.5986
First United Methodist Church Farmers Market
Season: July-mid November
Tuesday, 2:30pm-6pm
428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar
For more info: 732.2991
State Campus Farmers Market
Season: July- October
Thursday, 11am-2pm
Harriman State Office Campus, Building 8 & 8A, off Western Ave., Albany
For more info: 474.5986
Watervliet Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Tuesday, 2pm-5pm
Hudson Shores Park, 23rd St. and Lower Hudson, Watervliet
For more info: contact Christopher Davis, 270.3811
Columbia County
Chatham Farmers Market
Season: July- August
Friday, 4pm-7pm
15 Church St, Columbia
For more info: 392.3353
Hudson Farmers Market
Season: May-mid November
Saturday, 9am-1pm
DMV Parking lot at N. 6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson
For more info: 828.7217
Kinderhook Farmers Market
Season: July-mid October
Saturday, 8am-12:30pm
Village Green along Hudson St., Kinderhook
For more info: 758.1232
Fulton County
Johnstown Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Tuesday, 3pm-6pm
Old Johnstown Hotel, 55 East Main St., Johnstown
For more info: 843.6539
Greene County
Catskill Region Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Saturday, 9:30am-2:30pm
Historic Catskill Point, foot of Main St., Catskills
For more info: 622.9820
Montgomery County
Amsterdam Downtown Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Thursday, 9am-1pm
Roosevelt Apartment, Division St., Amsterdam
For more info: 843.6539
Amsterdam Uptown Farmers Market
Season: July- October
Thursday, 3pm-6pm
Amsterdam Memorial Hospital 4988 NYS Rt. 30, Amsterdam
For more info: 843.6539
Canajoharie Farmers Market
Season: May 10-October 31
Saturday 10am-2pm
Parking lot of Arkell Museum, Canajoharie
For more info: 673.5715
Fort Plain Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Thursday & Saturday, 9am-1pm
Willet St. next to True Value, Fort Plain
For more info: 993.4806
Otsego County
Cooperstown Farmers Market
Season: May-mid December
Saturday, 9am-2pm
Pioneer Alley, 101 Main St., behind Key Bank, Cooperstown
For more info: 607.547.6195
Rensselaer County
Hoosick Falls Farmers Market
Season: July-August
Wednesdays, 4pm-7pm
Wood Memorial Park, Main St., Hoosick Falls
For more info: 686.4573
Rensselaer County Farmers Market
Season: July-mid October
Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Twin Town Little League Field, Williams Rd
For more info: 283.5187
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
Season: May-October
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Hedley Park Place, 433 River St. north of Green Island Bridge
For more info: 321.5749
Troy Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Wednesday, 10am-2pm
Broadway between 3rd & 4th Sts., Troy
For more info: 686.5545
Saratoga County
Ballston Spa Farmers Market
Season: June 12-September 25
Thursday, 3pm-6pm Ballston Spa Business &
Professional Association
Dollar General Plaza
Season: May-October 25
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Dollar General Plaza parking lot, Route 50
For more info: 884.2909
Town of Ballston
Season: May-October 30
Wednesday, 4pm-7pm
Wiswall Park
Season: June 14-September 27
Saturday, 9am-noon
Wiswall Park, Front St.
For more info: 885.6693
Clifton Park Farmers Market
Season: July 3-October 30
Thursday, 2pm-5pm
St. George’s Church, Route 146, Clifton Park
For more info: 638.5530
Corinth Merchants Association
Season: July-October
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Arthur White & Son True Value Store Parking Lot
Gansevoort Farmers Market
Season: June 5-October 30
Thursday, 3pm-6pm
Village Park, Spring St., South Glens Falls
For more info: 792.0198
Saratoga Farmers Market
Season: May 5-October 27
Saturday, 9am-1pm
High Rock Park, High Rock Park Ave., Saratoga Spring
South Glens Falls Farmers Market
Season: June 2-October 27
Monday, 10am-1pm
Village Park, Spring St., South Glens Falls
For more info: 792.0198
Waterford Harbor Farmers Market
Season: June 1-October 26
Sunday, 9am-2pm (No market September 7)
Waterford Harbor Promenade
For more info: 665.8344
Schenectady County
Niskayuna Farmers Market
Season: July- October
Tuesday, 3pm-7pm
Niskayuna Reformed Church, Route 7
For more info: 399.6704
Schenectady Downtown Farmers Market
Season: May-October
Thursday, 9am-1pm
City Hall, Franklin & Jay Sts, Schenectady
For more info: 386.2225
Schenectady State Street Farmers Market
Season: June-October
Tuesday, 9am-1pm
St. Luke's Church, 1216 State St., Schenectady
For more info: 386.2225
Schenectady Union Street Farmers Market
Season: July-October
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Upper Union Street, behind Trustco Bank, Schenectady
For more info: 399.6704
Schoharie County
Country Music Festival Farmers Market
July 15-October 28
Saturday, 10am-2pm, Wednesday, 3pm-5pm, July 19-September 27
Rua & Sons Lot, Rt. 7, Cobleskill
For more info: 284.2609
Renaissance Market
Season: July-October
Thursday, 3pm-6pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
Corner of Union and Main Sts., Cobleskill
For more info: 234.7558
Warren County
Glens Falls Farmers Market
Season: May-mid November
Saturday, 8am-12pm
South Street Market Pavilion, Downtown Glens Falls
For more info: 792.0438
Queensbury Farmers Market
Season: May-October
Monday, 3pm-6pm
Elks Club lot, Cronin Rd, Queensbury
For more info: 792.0438
Summer concerts and special events
Guilderland Performing Arts Center Summer Concert Series
Tawasentha Park, Rte. 146, Guilderland
All shows begin at 7:30pm
For more info: 456.3150
July 3
The Zucchini Brothers
July 10
Rick Rourke and the Lost Wages
July 24
Livingston Taylor
July 31
Groove Syndicate
August 14
Leo Russo Jazz Quartet
August 21
Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers
August 28
Albany Pro Musica
Monday Nights in the Park Concert Series
Washington Park Lakehouse, Albany
All shows 6pm-9pm
For more info: 434.3861; www.larkstreet.org
July 14
Featuring: The Dollyrots; Openers: Sirsy, Ophelia Smiles
July 21
Featuring: Odetta; Opener: Mother Judge
July 28
Featuring: Aimee Mann; Opener: Ashley Pond
August 4
Featuring: Lez Zeppelin; Opener: Ten Year Vamp
August 11
Featuring: Searson; Opener: Eileen McSweeney and friend
August 18
Featuring: Marcia Ball; Opener: Sarah Pedinotti
Riverlink Park
Route 5, Amsterdam
July 12
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra – 7:30pm-9pm
July 26
Doc Marshalls – 7pm-9pm
Park Playhouse
Washington Park, Albany
For more info: 434.2035; www.parkplayhouse.com
July 8- August 17
West Side Story – Tuesday-Sunday, 8pm
Park Playhouse 2
July 29- August 10
Guys and Dolls – Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30pm
Saratoga Performing
Arts Center
108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
All performances in amphitheater.
For more info: 587.3330; www.spac.org.
New York City Ballet
July 8, 15, 19, 22, 26 – All Robbins, 8pm
July 9 – All Balanchine, 8pm
July 12 – All Balanchine, 2pm
July 10, 24, 26 – Founding Choreographers, 2pm
July 10, 12, 18, 24 – Founding Choreographers, 8pm
July 11, 17, 23, 25 – Mixed Rep, 8pm
July 16 – Four Voices, 8pm
July 17, 19 – Four Voices, 2p
The Philadelphia Orchestra
August 6 – Opening Night, “Fabulous Firsts”
August 7 – Emerald City Night
August 8 – The Extraordinary Martha Argerich
August 9 – Bartok, Beethoven, and Brahms
August 13 – The Magic of Marin Aslop
August 14 – Alpine Symphony Night
August 15 – European Extravaganza
August 16- Tchaikovsky Spectacular
August 20 – Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 21 – Repin Returns
August 22 – The Planets Night
August 23 – The Grande Finale
Concerts
July 3 – Chicago and The Doobie Brothers, 7:30pm
July 5 – Rush, 8pm
July 13 – Brad Paisley, 7:30pm
July 20 – 3 Doors Down, 6:30pm
July 27 – Channel 103.1’s Big Day Out, featuring Godsmack, 3:30pm
July 31 – Sheryl Crow, 7pm
August 1 – The Police with Elvis Costello and the Imposters, 7:30pm
August 2 – The Jonas Brothers, 7pm
August 10 – O.A.R., 7:30pm
August 12 – Maroon 5 and Counting Crows, 7pm
August 17 – Saratoga Folk Festival featuring Bob Dylan, 2:30pm
August 19 – The Allman Brothers Band, 7pm
August 24 – Journey, 7pm
August 25 – John Mayer, 7:30pm
August 29 – Cruefest starring Motley Crue, 5pm
Lake George Opera
All performances in the Little Theater
July 3, 12 – Pirates of Penzance – 7:30pm
July 5, 11 – La Traviata – 7:30pm
July 6, 9 – Pirates of Penzance, 2pm
July 8, 13 – La Traviata, 2pm
July 10 – Gianni Schicchi with Buoso’s Ghost, 7:30pm
July 12 – Gianni Schicchi with Buoso’s Ghost, 1pm
Summer Eve Concert Series
Schaghticoke Town Hall, Northline Drive
Food Vendors Available – Bring your chairs. 50/50 Raffle Prizes. No Alcohol Permitted. Free Concert. 6:30-8:30pm
July 3 – Vehicle
July 10 – North 40
July 17 – WYLDER
July 24 – Renee Lussier & Branchwater
July 31 – Al Bruno
August 7 – Not Rightt
August 14 – Don Romines as Elvis
August 21 – Soul Provider followed by Grand Prize giveaway and Alonzo’s fireworks
Times Union Center
51 S. Pearl Street, Albany
487.2000; www.timesunioncenter-albany.com
July 18
Conquest vs. Manchester – 7pm
July 25
Conquest Home Finale – 7pm
August 6
American Idols Live – 7pm
August 20
Neil Diamond – 8pm
September 4
Jeff Dunham – 7:30pm
2008 Concerts in the Barn at the Pruyn House
207 Old Niskayuna Road, Newtonville
Adults $5; children 8-13 $2
For more info: 783.1435
July 9
Polish Night with the Rymanowski Bros. Orchestra. 6:30pm-9pm; food at 5pm.
July 16
Italian Night with The Good Times Band. 6:30pm-9pm. Food at 5pm.
July 23
The Golden Age of Rock and Roll with The Lost Faculties. Sing and dance along to the hits of the 50s and 60s performed by this group of Shaker High teachers. 7pm-9pm.
July 30
German Fest with the Bavarian Barons. 6pm-9pm. Beer Garden at 4:30pm.
August 6
Hair of the Dog. 7pm-9pm. Free shuttle bus from Firehouse at 144 Old Niskayuna Road.
Powers Park Summer Concert Series
Powers Park, 110th St. & Second Ave. Troy
For more info: 270.4493
All shows 6pm-8:30pm unless otherwise noted
July 12 – Bluz House Rockers
July 19 – Al Bruno/ Oldies Weekend
July 26 – Vehicle
August 2 – The Heaters with Laura Patterson
August 9 – Decedent Royals – Rolling Stones Tribute Show
August 16 – Renee Lussier & Branchwater – Country Night
August 23 – Tom Healey Blues Band and The Foy Brothers, 3pm-8pm
Tri City Valley Cats
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Troy
Home game schedule, all games begin at 7pm
For more info: 629.2287; www.tcvalleycats.com
July 1 – vs. Vermont
July 2 – vs. Jamestown
July 3 – vs. Jamestown
July 4 – vs. Jamestown
July 9 – vs. Williamsport
July 10 – vs. Williamsport
July 11 – vs. Williamsport
July 12 – vs. Staten Island
July 13 – vs. Staten Island @ 5pm
July 14 – vs. Staten Island
July 19 – vs. Lowell
July 20 – vs. Lowell @ 5pm
July 21 – vs. Lowell @ 11am
July 28 – vs. Oneonta
July 29 – vs. Hudson Valley
July 30 – vs. Hudson Valley
July 31 – vs. Hudson Valley
Collar City Live
Riverfront Park, Troy
For more info: 273.0834
All shows at 6pm unless otherwise noted
July 13
Storm Front- Billy Joel Tribute
July 20
The Greyhounds
July 27
The Reverberators
August 3
Johnny Rabb & the Jailhouse Rockers
August 10
Wylder
August 17
Aged in the Hills
August 24
Take Me to the River Blues Fest 2008, 2pm
For the Kids, all shows at 12pm
July 16
Peter, Paul, and George
July 23
TrioGLOBAL/ Brian Melick
July 30
The Emeralds of July
August 6
Tales ‘n Tunes
August 13
Al Spain
August 20
Stuck on Stupid
At the Park Lunchtime Concert Series
Ten Eyck Courtyard, N. Pearl Street, Albany
For more info: 465.2143; www.dowtownalbany.org
All shows 11:30am-1:30pm
July 1
George Kilby Jr.
July 8
Happy Balky & the Good Livin’
July 15
Jump Daddies
July 22
Annie & the Hedonists
July 31
RumDummies
August 5
Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys
August 12
The Reverberators
August 19
Mojo Magic
August 26
The Royals
September 2
The Barefoot Boys
September 9
Rick Rourke and the Lost Wages
September 16
Byrds of Prey
Alive at Five 2008 Concert Series
Albany Riverfront Park
Opening bands begin at 5pm. Headline bands begin at 6:30pm.
For more info: 434.2032; www.albanyevents.org
July 10
Featuring: Bo Bice; Opening Band: Sirsy
July 17
Featuring: Kathy Sledge; Opening Band: The Trammps
July 24
Featuring: Terrance Simien; Opening Band: Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers
July 31
Featuring: WAR; Opening Band: Solid Smoke
August 7
Featuring: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra; Opening Band: Sensamaya
August 14
Featuring: The Prodigals; Opening Band: Brother
Local art
Cat-n-Around Catskill
This 2008 festival of the feline will be celebrated all summer long in Catskill. There are 62 fiber glass cats along Main Street and West Bridge Street in historic downtown in the Village of Catskill. Each cat was hand-painted by a local artist and is sponsored by the businesses of Catskill. The festival comes to an end in September when the cats are auctioned off at the Cat’s Meow Auction and Gala. A few of the whimsical sculptures to look for are “Americat”, “Caddy Cat”, “Cinematic Cat” and “Cat Tales”. Take a walk through the village, bring your camera and see if you can spot all 62! This is the second year the Heart of Catskill Association has done the exhibit after the positive response from last year’s sculptures.
Horses, Saratoga Style
If some of the fiber glass horses you see scattered around Saratoga and Schuylerville this summer look familiar, you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you. After being carefully stored away for the winter, the horses from the 2007 show are back for public viewing. Seven of the 34 will be missing, however, because they are being showcased outside of Manhattan’s Museum of Natural History as part of their exhibit “The Horse”.
Sculpture in the Streets
While in the downtown Albany this summer, make sure to look for the 18 new original and abstract works of art on display. These large pieces can be found in the area’s business and entertainment districts and will remain there until April 2009. Fourteen different artists constructed the sculptures out of steel, plywood, iron, stainless steel, fiber optic lights and wood.