Golden Oldies, Doo Wop in Schroon Tonight

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Travel back in time tonight when the a cappella Doo Wop group Flipsydz perform golden oldies at the Boat House.

Flipsydz, (Flipsides) will bring a “a little bit of the Bronx”, to the lake, according to the Schroon Lake Arts Council, who organized the concert. The group, whose members include accomplished operatic singers, choral members and solo artists, will perform some of the best loved rock n roll songs from the 1950s and 1960s.

We are thinking fans of the Jersey Boys, will be right at home tonight. Showtime is at 8 pm in the BoatHouse – not under the street lights. For info call 518-532-9295.

Amped Up Open Mic Night

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Photo: Sharon Piper. The action at last week's jam session

Tonight at Witherbee’s it’s the weekly open mic night. Unlike the acoustic jam sessions at the Boat House each Monday, there’s a PA system ready for you to plug into, courtesy of Mark Piper, co-owner of the Schroon Lake Bed and Breakfast. Of course, acoustic instruments are also welcome.

Come on out tonight. We’ll be there having a frosty cold beverage, after we finish staining the deck!

Grace Hudowalski: Adirondack Trailblazer

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Among those who have contributed to making the Adirondacks what they are today, Grace Hudowalski, stands tall as a spunky, inspirational trailer blazer.

Grace, who kept a camp at Schroon Lake for most of her life, was an avid hiker who summited all 46 Peaks and helped establish the Adirondack 46ers.

Before her passing in 2006, she made sure to reach out to more than 4,500 46ers.  Her great joys were her love of mountains, young people and good writing.

Grace’s legacy is celebrated in the annual writing conmpetition established in her name. The winners of the essay contest, which can be about any Adirondack related subject, will be announced today at the Boat House.  This years contest received 22 entries covering such diverse subjects as Frontier Town, rattle snakes, acid rain and the Seagle Music Colony.

When and Where: Today, Sunday, June 19 at the Schroon Lake Boat House at 3 pm.

Photo: Courtesy Schroon Hudson Historial Society