Lawn Concert – Seagle Festival Children’s Opera & Contra Dance with ADK 2-Step

JULY CONCERTS ON THE CENTER LAWN – It’s officially lawn concert time at the Elizabethtown Social Center and we have a wonderful line up of fantastic performances this July. Since 2015, our FREE lawn concerts have been an annual tradition in Elizabethtown on Tuesdays in July. The concerts are a great way to enjoy a night out with the kids. Special performances for kids start at 6pm followed by bands for grown-ups at 7pm.

Tuesday, July 28th – The Seagle Festival Children’s Opera is a perpetual favorite at our lawn concerts – for both children and adults. This year the Adirondack-based theater will perform their unique take on the classical fairy-tale “Little Red Riding Hood”. More than just a story, this performance is a masterclass in discovery, teaching students the importance of trusting your instincts, staying the course, and finding your voice. It’s the story you know, told in an unforgettable way that explores vital lessons in decision-making and emotional well-being.

At 7pm, join us for a spirited Contra Dance with the Adirondack 2-Step band, featuring caller Lausanne Allen. If you’re not up for dancing, just bring your lawn chair and simply enjoy a concert of Old-Time, Americana, and Celtic tunes with beautiful harmonies. They have a very interesting mix of instruments, including hammered dulcimer, fiddle, concertina, guitar and bass, and various types of percussion.

Think of us when you want to get out, meet people and enjoy the arts without breaking the bank. It’s easy to forget how great it is to be part of a “village” – to see old friends and make new ones.

We extend a HUGE thank you to the J.M. McDonald Foundation, NYSCA, Essex County Arts Council and the Town of Elizabethtown for their grants, which make our lawn concerts possible!

Our concerts are held outside in our courtyard weather permitting. Please bring blankets & lawn chairs to enjoy. If the weather doesn’t cooperate we will be inside with A/C.

We hope to see you at the Center for our On the Lawn Concert series!

Save the Dates:
July 7 – 6p The Storycrafters | 7p Meadowmount School of Music (held indoors)
July 14 – 6p Magic Show by Alyx Hilshey | 7p Thistle Tulla Carson “The Jazz Singer” with Andy Tompkins
Friday July 24 – 6p Shakespeare in the Courtyard “As You Like It” – an ART production
July 28 – 6p Seagle Festival Children’s Opera “Little Red Riding Hood” | 7p Old-time concert & Contra Dance with Adirondack 2-Step band ft caller Lausanne Allen

Please contact us at 518-873-6408 or news@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org with any questions.

Hosted on the Elizabethtown Social Center Lawn (7626 US-9, Elizabethtown, NY)