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Adirondack Lakes Center Summer Theater Festival

Godspell
Join us for the unforgettable musical experience based on the gospel according to St. Matthew featuring the sparkling score of Wicked’s Stephen Schwartz. (Rated PG)

The Arts Center July 10th 8pm
$22 / $15 for members

Metamorpheses – SOLD OUT
This Broadway gem, based on Ovid’s transformation myths, will be enacted in and around a large pool of water in the historic Blue Mountain Center Boathouse. Before the show, join us for champagne and conversation. Seats are extremely limited-reserve your tickets early!  (Rated PG)

Blue Mountain Center
July 16/17th Reception 6pm
Performance 7pm
$65 / $50 for members

Twelfth Night
The classic jazz songs of the 1950s keep the beat for this tuneful, topsy-turvy tale of mistaken identities and foiled lovers. When the Rat Pack meets the Bard, it’s very funny, very romantic, and way cool. (Rated G)

Location: Town Beach
Rain Location: The Arts Center
July 29th 2pm FREE

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Six young people in the throes of puberty learn that winning isn’t everything in this Tony Award winning musical by William Finn. Join us for an evening of laugh out loud lyrics and equally beautiful music as we end the inaugural season of ALSTF with this hysterical musical comedy. (Rated PG-13)

The Arts Center
August 21st 8pm
$22 / $15 for members

Concerts at the AC

Winston Jazz Band, Live at the AC
These talented young jazz musicians from the Baltimore City Public
School initiative have played alongside Lionel Hampton and Stevie
Wonder and performed for President Clinton.

The Arts Center
July 24th 8pm $20 / $10 for members

The Staves Live!
A mischievous blend of rock, pop and chamber music, don’t miss your
chance to see the latest new talent from the New York City indie-rock
scene ”…consistently give me goosebumps.”

The Arts Center
18th August 8pm $20 / $10 for members

Workshops

The AC Kids Experience Age 7-12
Wednesday at the Arts Center, Blue Mountain Lake

Morning Session: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Or stay for the day and bring your own lunch 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Students can come for individual classes or stay for the day and attend both classes.
Remember to bring a smock or large t-shirt to protect clothes for art classes and clothes you can move comfortably in for theater classes. CLASS LIMIT: 12 so reserve your spot.

Individual Classes $20 / $10 members
Stay for the Day $25 / $15 members

July 7th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake
Sketchy Class
10:30am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Drawing.
Learn the basics of how to look at an object and draw it as a 3D form.

Singing for the Stage
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Introduction to Singing.
Learn the basics of how to perform songs on stage. Learn singing and acting techniques to put you on the road to being a star!

July 14th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake
What is Negative is Positive?
10:30am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Printmaking.
Explore concepts of positive and negative space, creating a print using Styrofoam and simple tools.

Commercials
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Get ready for your close-up!
Learn the basics of acting for the camera and use your new skills to film your very own commercial.

July 21th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake Bouncing Ball…..
10:30am – 12:30pm
Dynamic Drawing.
Create a flipbook, making a simple object move across the page.

Broadway Dance
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Dust off your dancing shoes and come learn the basics of Broadway dance styles.

July 28th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake

Painting Like A Master
10:30am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Painting.
Paint a still life and learn basic techniques of acrylic painting, on canvas. Finish a painting to bring home.

Stage Combat
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn the basics of stage fighting. Learn techniques of unarmed stage combat and use them to produce your own combat scene.

August 4th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake
Walk Around Art?
10:30am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Sculpture.
Create a fun 3-D sculpture of wood!

Stage Acting
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn the basics of stage acting and how it differs from film. Use your new skills to star in short scenes.

August 11th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake
Color-Wash, Not Your Clothes
10:30am – 12:30pm
Explore techniques of watercolor. Learn basic concepts and perspectives, Michelangelo used it, so why can’t you!

Clowning Around
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Create your own zany clown character and learn the art of clowning.

August 18th – The AC, Blue Mountain Lake
Make Your Own Journal
10:30am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Bookbinding. Learn concepts of how books are made and you can go home with your own book to put all your ideas and sketches in.

Behind the Scenes
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn what goes into making a production happen by helping to create props and costumes for our children’s theater production. Explore the ropes of backstage theater

EXTRAS
Sat. July 17th: Duct Tape Wallets
1:00pm – 4:00pm Kids and Teen Workshop
You really can do anything with duct tape! Make your own
unique wallet out of this miracle product.
$15 / $10 members

Sat. August 7th: Water-Powered Cars
1:00pm – 4:00pm Kids and Teen Workshop
Design and build your own miniature car powered by water!
$15 / $10 members

Children’s Theater Workshop
Mon. August 16th – Fri. August 20th:
1:00 – 3:00pm Age 7 – 12
A week-long theatre experience learning basic
stage acting and movement ending with Alice in
Wonderland at 3:00pm on Friday, August 20th.
$60 / $50 members

The Children’s Arts Corner at the AC
Grand Opening July 10th, 2010
Open Weekends all summer!
Sat. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sun. 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A self-guided activity center for children and their families to explore the Arts. (children must be accompanied by adults.)
Admission Free for members,
$5 for non-members
$5 material charge for certain projects

ARTS from the START
Early Learning at the Arts Center

Ages 3 – 6

Fri. July 9th: Dance
10:00am – 11:00am Ages
3 – 6 (Parents welcome)
Join choreographer Caitlin Geier for a fun morning of dancing.
$10 / $5 members

Fri. July 23rd: Stained Glass
10:00am – 11:00am Ages 3 – 6 (Parents welcome)
Come create unique “stained glass windows” with crayons, wax paper and your imagination!
$10 / $5 members

Fri. August 6th: Storytelling
10:00am – 11:00am Ages 3 – 6 (Parents welcome)
Join us for a morning of storytelling. Students will create and act out their own original story.
$10 / $5 members
$5 material charge for certain projects

Fri. August 13th: Tie-Dye
10:00am – 11:00am Ages 3 – 6 (Parents welcome)
Make your clothes unique! Bring a t-shirt, bandana, or anything else you want to brighten up with tie-dye colors.
$10 / $5 members

Teen and Adult Classes at the AC

Community Living

Wed. July 7th: German Cooking
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Teen and Adult
Learn to make a German inspired feast with gourmet cook NDavid Williams. Dishes will include schnitzel, red cabbage with apples, sauerkraut pancakes, knodle, and rhubarb tart. Enjoy a wonderful meal and great conversation with this culinary artist. *Space is limited so reserve early.
$30 / $20 members plus a $15 materials fee.

Wed. Aug 11th: Tour of Asian Cooking
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Teen and Adult
Learn to create variety of dishes Asian inspired dishes with gourmet cook NDavid Williams. Dishes will include Korean fried chicken, Indian gobi manchurian, Japanese peanut sobi noodles, Thai pad thai, and sticky rice with coconut and mangoes for desert.*Space is limited so reserve early.
$30 / $20 members plus a $15 materials fee.

SUMMER DANCE SERIES
Wednesdays 5:00pm – 7:00pm Teen and Adult
Join us on Wednesdays this summer for intensive classes in all different styles of dance with professional guest instructors coming in from around the country!
$15 / $10 members
Wed. July 7th: Hip Hop
Wed. July 14th: Disco
Wed. July 21st: Contemporary
Wed. August 4th: Ballroom
Wed. August 11th: Broadway

Looking for Private Lessons?
Contact the AC at 518.352.7715 for private lessons in Dance, Voice, Yoga, Painting, Instuments, Computer Help, Creative Writing, and so much more!!!!
If the AC can’t provide it, we can help find someone who can! Rates vary.

TUESDAYS AT THE AC
Sponsored by Bookman Rustic Furniture, Borealis Color, T.C. Murphy Lumber Co.

July 6th – August 24th Tuesdays at the AC at 8:00 pm
Tuesdays at the AC marks an eclectic summer season of music, dance,
and theater at the Arts Center!!

July 6th: The Downing College Choir
Students from the University of Cambridge, kicks off Tuesdays at the AC!
Join us for a reception following the performance!
8:00 pm, $20 / $10 members

July 13th: The Spirit of West Africa in Music, Poetry and Dance
An evening of unique entertainment featuring Wulaba, a West African
drumming group and Somabeats Dance Tribe from Lake Placid, NY.
Wanna move? Join in afterwards at the community dance.
8:00 pm, $20 / $10 members

July 20th: 60’s Mania Premiere
60’s Rock & Roll comes alive performed by the cast of the
Adirondack Lakes Summer Theatre Festival.
8:00 pm, $20 / $10 members

July 27th: Record Your Own Demo Night
A unique twist on the open mic night tradition. Make a “live” recording of
your own music, poetry, or musings.
(Limited to 2 recordings per group. Cannot exceed 10 minutes.)
8:00 pm, $20 / $10 members

August 3rd: Line and Contra Dancing
Dust off those dancing shoes and spend the night learning to line and
contra dance like the best of them. Need a refresher course? Join us
for a special line dancing workshop prior to the main event.
Workshop at 7:00 pm / Dance at 8:00 pm
$35 / $20 members Line Dance plus workshop
$20 / $10 members Line Dance only

August 10th: Ryan Leddick: One Man Show
Indian Lake's own Ryan Leddick presents the world premiere of his
one-man show about finding strength and hope in times of tragedy.
Join us for this intimate muscial event!
8:00 pm, $20 / $10 members

August 17th: Glimmerglass Opera at the Adirondack Museum
Visit www.adkmuseum.org for more information

August 24th: The Fat River Kings
A homegrown Adirondack band playing a blend of original, traditional and modern roots music. They are known for their quirky Adirondack originals and diverse array of folk, bluegrass, blues and reggae covers.
Sponsored by the Tom Fagan Memorial Fund.
8pm. $20 / $10 members