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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

2010 Award Winners

 

Hot chili and hot music was celebrated at the 19th annual Bands 'n Beans at Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George on Sunday, March 7, 2010.. Over 50 restaurants and individuals competed in a chili cooking contest. Each of the 1000 or so attendees voted for their favorite chili in both the restaurant and individual categories.  Bands 'n Beans has become the biggest party of the year in the north country, a sign of winter’s end and the beginning of spring. The music lineup for 2010 included Chris Ballini, Rich Ortiz & Friends, Tequila Mockingbirds, Stony Creek Band, Alan Payette Band, Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys, Chain Lightning, Folding Sky, Phil Camp, and Big Medicine.

 
2010 Chili Chef Award Winners:
 
Individual Cooks
1st place: Dave Decker
2nd place: Bob Jackson & Marilyn Hedrick
3 rd place: Sandy Dekleine
President's Choice Award: Kathy Garrow
Hot Stuff Award: Roy Gorton

Restaurants
1st place: Bentley's Restaurant, Malta
2nd place: East Cove, Lake George
3rd place: Melba Mae's Riverview Inn, Hadley
President's Choice: The The Inn at Erlowest, Lake George
Hot Stuff Award: Centerplate at Gore Mountain, North Creek

 

Spring Fling!
Spring Fling at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery in Lake George on Sunday, April 25, from 3 to 7 PM. The menu will feature roast pork prepared by chef Ed Pagnotta of the Barnsider Restaurant. Live Music by Tequila Mockingbirds. The 1st 100 attendees will receive a special commemorative pint beer glass!  Tickets: $20,or $15 if purchased by April 21.  Adirondack Pub & Brewery is located on 33 Canada Street in Lake George. To purchase tickets call LGAP at (518) 668-2616.

 

 

 

 

Summer Sunset Cruise

Summer Sunset Cruise, June 17, 2010. Come celebrate the solstice season 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 6:30 pm, cruise from 7 to 9 pm.  Reservations required: Tickets $30, or $25 if purchased by Monday, June 14.

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.  Click here for registration form.  Call (518) 668-2616 for more details.


 

Black Velvet Art Party
2009 Theme: "FLY"
 

 
The Black Velvet Art Party: The 21st annual Black Velvet Art Party took place on  Saturday, November 7th, 2009, at  Roaring Brook Ranch, Lake George, NY.   The fundraiser is a celebration of  black velvet art. Artists donated new, original works of art for the party’s silent auction. The Theme for 2009 was "FLY"...
This funky formal featured awards for original black velvet art and attire, live music by Pop Rock Circus, dancing, games, psychic readings, and more! All proceeds from the event support the Courthouse Gallery exhibition series.
The date, location and theme for 2010 TBA.
 
2009 Black Velvet Awards:
 
Fashion Awards: 
The Joan Reid Award (most inappropriate attire): Laurie Pozefsky
Tres Tacky: The Biker Stewardess
Velviagra: The Man in The Red Robe
Svelte:  Heidi Maxwell
King BVAP 21st: Gary McCoola
Queen Velveteen: The Queen Bee
 
Art Awards:
Best of Black Velvet: Gary McCoola
Velveluminous (the brightest):  Karen Koziol
Velvelicious (delicious):   Mike Parwana
Velveeta (the cheesiest): Hannah Chorman
Velveluptuous (the sexiest): Leanna Lenhart
The Velvet Underground:  Laurie Pozefsky

 


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