Patchouli: The Inside Story

The Boat House Theatre's acoustics will get a work-out Tuesday night when the dueling guitars of Patchouli take center stage. The nationally known and award winning songwriter Julie Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel perform as part of the Schroon Lake Arts Council's Summer concert series. Watch one of the group's videos in our 2014 Summer Music and Arts Scene section, here.

From The Arts Council :

"Patchouli light up the air with sparkling acoustic sounds and their powerful contagious chemistry. Famous for that smiling voice that instantly turns a bad day into a good one, Patchouli’s down-to-earth, hopeful songwriting is “New American Folk” blending elements of folk, pop, flamenco and jazz with world beat rhythms. Patchouli’s sound has been described as “the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel meet the guitar brilliance of the Gipsy Kings. Fourteen years of non-stop touring has honed this classically trained duo into legendary performers, dubbed “the hardest working folk duo in America”. Having just released their 15th CD Terra Guitarra, Dragonfly in winter of 2012 and a new Patchouli Cd releasing Jan 2013, Patchouli is as busy in the studio as they are on the road, with 12 albums featuring their very own brand of original modern folk music and 4 CD’s under the name Terra Guitarra for their all instrumental Spanish style guitar project, including a holiday music CD Winter Solstice".
 

The Beauty Of Schroon Lake

The Beauty Of Schroon Lake

If ever there was a beauty pageant for lakes, we’re pretty darn sure that Schroon Lake would be a perennial winner.

And if you’ve ever wondered how Schroon Lake continues to be as attractive as she is, you can find out all about it, this Friday night. 

It’s the annual  Schroon Lake Association General Meeting  (August 8 at 8 pm)  at the Boathouse on Dock Street in Schroon Lake Village. President Mark Granger sends us this preview:

“Schroon Town Supervisor Mike Marnell will report to the audience. Supervisors for Horicon and Chester are also invited. This will be followed by presentations and a panel discussion by our local experts on the watershed. Lake Manager Steve La Mere will lead off, followed by milfoil harvester Andrew Lewis of AIM, Bob Bombard and Jim Lieberum of Warren County Soil and Water and David Reckhan of Essex County Soil and Water. These gentlemen are leading the fight to protect Schroon Lake from invasives and pollution."

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Monday Farmer's Market: Get Your Farm Fresh Goodies

The summer veggies are at their peak and Schroon's Monday's Farmers Market has a great selection. Besides veggies, there's cheese, honey, maple syrup, yummy sweet treats  and a whole lot more. But hurry up, the market closes up shop at around 1pm. 

Where and When: The Schroon Lake Farmer's Market. Town Hall Parking area, Leland Ave, Schroon. 9am -  1pm!