Events Calendar
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Day Trip with Brown Coach
''The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World'' was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. In May of 2019, Lady Liberty's legacy expanded with the opening of the Statue of Liberty Museum. Housed within the Statue of Liberty Museum are three interactive galleries that tell the statue's history in thought-provoking ways. ***You will only have access to the grounds at the Statue of Liberty. It is a lottery to enter the Statue of Liberty! You will have to apply on your own on the Statie City Cruises or 877-523-9849*** MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE. Package includes: Round Trip Transportation Museum Admissions Statue Cruises Ferry from Liberty State Park to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty Pick-up Locations & Times (Pickup - Return) Fonda - Brown Transportation Garage 6:00 AM - 10:45 PM Johnstown - McDonalds 6:15 AM - 10:30 PM Amsterdam - Trailways Bus Shelter 6:35 AM - 10:10 PM Schenectady - Home Depot, Watt Street 7:00 AM - 9:50 PM Albany - Crossgates Commons (Walmart) 7:20 AM - 9:30 PM Ticket Prices: Adult: 120.00 Child (12 & Under): 110.00 Senior: 105.00 Transportation Only: 80.00
Dragon Boat Festival with To Life!
🚣‍♀SAVE THE DATE! Join us for an unforgettable day at the Dragon Boat Festival! Celebrate strength, teamwork, and community as survivors, supporters, and paddlers come together on the water. 💖 Fun for the whole family!
Sacandaga Jams with Sacandaga Valley Arts Network
Every Saturday in July and August 10am in the Northville Waterfront Park Gazebo. Bring your instruments, your voices, your songs or just your enthusiasm and make music in the park. Hosted by Mike Eisenberg
Big Bands for Little Kids with Caroga Arts Collective
The Kyle Athayde Dance Party is a powerhouse big band dedicated to creating and performing fun, exciting, and original music. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Athayde, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources?video games, internet memes, jazz and classical masterworks, nature, Japanese anime, and an eclectic mix of Swing, Latin, Hip-Hop, and Rock grooves. Whether performing original compositions or Kyle?s inventive arrangements of popular songs, the Dance Party delivers high-energy performances that captivate audiences. Beyond the stage, the band is deeply committed to education, conducting outreach clinics, performances, and festivals across the country to inspire the next generation of musicians. ?Kids Carousel Concerts? is a FREE family-friendly event series that takes place throughout the summer. Come for the show and join for a free carousel ride afterwards!
Mohawk Valley Music Fest with Varin Enterprises - Day 2
Soak up the sun, feel the rhythm, and create lasting memories with friends & family! Mohawk Valley Music Fest brings together talented performers and passionate music fans. Enjoy a night of fun Friday with Skeeter Creek, then join us all day Saturday for a high energy music fest featuring multiple bands like Maddhaus. A truck & motorcycle show. Multiple food trucks, vendors, awards and more. A day full of exciting sounds, creative performances, and unforgettable memories. Enjoy live music, check out custom rides, and soak up the good vibes all day long! 7/31 Friday night 6pm-10:30pm 8/1 Saturday noon - 10:30pm $30 per person $15 kids 12 & under One ticket covers entry for both days!!! Call for more info 518-848-3231 or 518-774-0182
Teen Nights at Fulton County YMCA
Teen Nights will consist of an orientation in the wellness center. Pickleball and basketball will be held in the gymnasium, and open swim/water volleyball in the pool.
Hair of The Dog Concert presented by Sacandaga Valley Arts Network
Sponsored by: The Flower Barn Together since 1993, Hair Of The Dog is one of the world?s foremost Celtic bands. They?ve released 10 CDs Based in Upstate New York, Hair Of The Dog is Rick Bedrosian (guitar and vocals), Larry Packer (fiddle), Dan Samson (bass and vocals) and Gene Garone (drums and vocals). The band members boast extensive resumes: Founder Rick Bedrosian has performed and/or recorded with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Marshall Crenshaw, Gene Clark of The Byrds, John Stewart of The Kingston Trio, Garth Hudson (The Band), Marshall Chapman, Eddie Angel (Los Straitjackets), Bert Sommer (1969 Woodstock Festival Performer), Blackhawk and the Outlaws. Rick?s also an accomplished music producer, award winning filmmaker, international tour guide and photographer. His photo of Paul McCartney landed on the cover of the Spring, 2010 issue of Classic Drummer magazine and in 2024, his 2016 images of Vin Scully were archived by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. In addition, Rick Bedrosian is the writer, co-director and host of a globally popular Web/TV Series called, ?I Could Eat?. ?I Could Eat? has been Officially Selected for screening at more than 65 film festivals in cities that include Los Angeles/Hollywood, New York, Simi Valley, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Toronto, London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Tokyo and Darjeeling, and has won Best Web Series/TV Pilot/Travel Pilot/Audience Favorite/Feel Good awards, dozens of times. From 2012-2019, Rick was ?George Harrison? in Hey Jude, a successful Beatlemania stage show. Fiddler Larry Packer was lead guitarist of Sha Na Na (as seen in the concert documentary, ?Festival Express?), had a top ten hit (Good Old Rock and Roll) with a Jimi Hendrix produced band called Cat Mother and the All Night News Boys and appeared with The Band in Martin Scorsese?s ?The Last Waltz?. Larry also guested on NBC?s Saturday Night Live?s third episode which originally aired October 25th, 1975. Packer?s name appears on albums and playbills with countless other major acts including The Band (?The Last Waltz?, ?Islands? & ?High on the Hog?), Hall and Oates (?Abandoned Luncheonette?), Lou Reed, Jeffrey Gaines, Phoebe Snow, Jerry Jeff Walker, Peter Rowan, Harry Belafonte, David Bromberg, Maria Muldaur and the New York Rock Ensemble. Larry was inducted into the New York State Blues Hall of Fame in 2016. On bass and vocals is Dan Samson. Dan Samson studied at the Crane School of Music and has played bass in numerous bands throughout New York?s Capital Region for more than 40 years- most notably, performing with New York State Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Willie Pierce Blues Band and the Grammy nominated Joey Thomas Big Band. In addition, Dan has also recorded with Loni Richards, Willie Pierce and the Joey Thomas bands. He?s also performed with Phil Guy and toured with Big Bill Morganfield. Dan currently sings with the Mendelssohn Club of Albany, NY and is the Music Director for the Journey UCC Church. Drummer/ vocalist Gene Garone has spent 52 years loving music, acquiring knowledge and playing with the energy of a 22 year old. Gene has been ubiquitous in the Northeast, beating a savage tattoo with dozens of bands including Doc Scanlon?s Rhythm Boys, Brass-O-Mania, Mother Goose Jazz Band, Joey Thomas Big Band, The Roasters, CD3, Cole Broderick Quartet, Hair Of The Dog (since 2017) and more, performing at many big venues such as Proctor?s Theater, Cohoes Music Hall and the Palace Theater. Geno has been involved in more than 30 CD recordings and documented more than 12,000 gigs in his career. When asked, his wife said she?s very proud of him as long as he remembers the garbage is put out THURSDAY night for FRIDAY morning pickup! Band Links: https://rickbedrosian.com/hair-of-the-dog/
Swing Dance Night with Caroga Arts Collective
Get on your feet for a night of swing with the Kyle Athayde Dance Party. This high-energy event invites audiences to dance, groove, and celebrate the golden era of big band music. Swing lessons will precede the live band performance with swing dancing. Free general admission for students 17 and under! Caroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman?s. The Kyle Athayde Dance Party is a powerhouse big band dedicated to creating and performing fun, exciting, and original music. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Athayde, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources?video games, internet memes, jazz and classical masterworks, nature, Japanese anime, and an eclectic mix of Swing, Latin, Hip-Hop, and Rock grooves. Whether performing original compositions or Kyle?s inventive arrangements of popular songs, the Dance Party delivers high-energy performances that captivate audiences. Beyond the stage, the band is deeply committed to education, conducting outreach clinics, performances, and festivals across the country to inspire the next generation of musicians.
