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Proceeds
from the following fund-raising events help support the Lake George Arts
Project's many programs. These programs are presented free to the public and
include the Summer Concert Series in
Shepard
Park,
the Lake George Jazz Weekend, various workshops and presentations, and the
Courthouse Gallery exhibition series.
Bands 'n Beans
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2009 Chili Cook Winners |
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| Ramblin Jug Stompers |
Tequila
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Chris Ballini |
Bands 'n Beans:
the Lake George Arts Project celebrated its 18th annual festival of chili and music
at Roaring Brook Ranch on Sunday, March 8, 2009.
Approximately 50 restaurants and individuals made chili for the event, over
1000 people attended, with live music by Chris Ballini, Rich Ortiz, Tequila
Mockingbirds, No Outlet, Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys, Stony Creek Band,
Alan Payette Band, Ramblin Jug Stompers, and Dirt Cheap.
Chili Award Winners for 2009:
Individual Cooks
1st place: Tony DeStratis and Rex Patt, defending champs
2nd place: Matt Legault
3 rd place: Ryan Williams
President's Choice Award: Brett Lange
Hot Stuff Award: Mark Carpenter
Restaurants
1st place: Bentley's Restaurant, Malta
2nd place: Centerplate at Gore Mountain, North Creek
3rd place: Melba Mae's Riverview Inn, Hadley
President's Choice: The Georgian Resort,
Lake George
Hot Stuff Award: Vic's Tavern, Northville
Spring Roast at the
Adirondack Brew Pub: Sunday, April 19, 3 - 7 pm.
Roast Pork dinner served from 4 - 6 pm. Music by "No Outlet". Tickets
$20, $15 if purchased by April 17. Call 668-2616 for tickets and info.
Solstice
Cruise
Summer Solstice Cruise,
June 21, 2009.
Come celebrate the Father's Day and the longest day of the year aboard Lake George’s luxury cruise boat,
The Adirondac! This
event includes a cruise along the lake, finger foods from area
restaurants,
live music, raffle prizes, and a silent auction with items and
certificates from local businesses. Boarding at 4 pm, cruise from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Reservations required: Tickets $30, or $25 if purchased by Friday, June 19.
Call 668-2616 for tickets/info.
Lake
George Arts Project Golf Tournament
Lake George Arts Project Golf Tournament:
At the magnificent Top Of The World Golf Course. The food and spirit
of the event is always exceptional. September 30, shotgun noon start. (518)
668-2616 for more details.
Black Velvet Art Party
The Black Velvet Art Party:
The 21st annual Black Velvet Art Party
will take place on Saturday, November 7th, 2009, at Roaring Brook Ranch, Lake
George, NY. The fundraiser is a celebration of black velvet art. Artists
donate new, original works of art for the party’s silent
auction. This funky formal features awards for original black velvet art
and attire, live music, dancing, games, psychic readings, and more! All
proceeds from the event support the Courthouse Gallery exhibition series.
2008 Black Velvet
Awards:
Fashion Awards:
The Joan Reid Award (most inappropriate
attire) – Joan Reid
Tres Tacky –
Julie Delphs
Velviagra –
Brian Burr
Svelte –
Jennifer Whitaker
King BVAP 18th -
Val Baez
Queen Velveteen -
Mary Fasset
Art Awards:
Best of Black Velvet –
Tom Myott
Velveluminous (the brightest) –
Bruno LaVerdiere
Velvelicious (delicious)–
Pat Babe
Velveeta (the cheesiest) –
Bruce Lewis
Velveluptuous (the sexiest) –
Leanna Lenhart
The Velvet Underground –
Greg Worbel
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