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The Beacon Sloop Club’s 2024 Lecture Series presents, Searching for New York’s Rare Fireflies w/ Katie Hietala-Henschell and Matt Schlesinger, presenting preliminary findings from the New York Natural Heritage Program’s survey of at-risk species. This program is free – learn more at beaconsloopclub.org.
Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus on Saturday, March 22 for their March Coffeehouse, monthly gatherings featuring performances by folk musicians. Before the featured performance, audience members are invited to join the chorus in song. March’s featured musical act is Seamus Kennedy. Doors open at 6:30pm, followed by the Sing-a-Long/Teachabout at 6:45pm, followed by the featured performance at 7:30pm.
About Seamus Kennedy
In his thirty years of professional performing, Seamus Kennedy has taken his music from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California, and a host of stops in between, playing everything from the pubs to the concert halls. As a result, he is a master showman with exceptional musical skills and an unmatched repartee.
Seamus has released eleven CDs of both contemporary and traditional material, including Christmas songs and a children’s album. The Washington Area Music Association has awarded him a WAMMIE for “Best Irish/Celtic Male Vocalist” every year since 1993. His versatility makes him a headliner at Celtic festivals such as Hunter Mountain (NY); Celtic Classic (PA); Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival, (CO), and at Sacramento (CA) Highland Games. Seamus is often invited to perform for various organizations, including the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fraternal Order of Police, Firemen, military groups, and the Bar Association. There is always something for everybody.
Seamus’ trademark is his ongoing interaction with his audiences. From the moment he steps on stage, he starts talking to them — and encourages them to talk back! He is quick with a quip and likes nothing better than to discover someone in the audience who is similarly inclined. Fast-paced humor is very much a part of what Seamus does, whether he’s telling a series of rapid-fire jokes or launching into a lyrical parody. Seamus seems to be having such a grand time and he makes it all look so effortless that it is easy not to notice what a superb musician he truly is. He will segue seamlessly from an Irish ballad about a dying town to a rollicking reel and then move into American music, equally at home with folk, pop, country, or traditional.
TICKETS:
- Reserved Tickets: $30 – Reserve tickets in advance using the ticket form. Reserved tickets will be set aside for you, and paid for at the door by check, cash, or credit card. Reservations may be made until 6:00pm the Friday prior to the performance date.
- Tickets at the Door: $35 – Purchase tickets at the door by check, cash, or credit card.
About the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
Carrying on the vision of our founder, Pete Seeger, since 1984
The Walk about Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education and is a volunteer-run New York State not-for-profit organization. Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a chartered member club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and our activities support the work of our parent organization.
The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is more than a singing group. Beyond performing at various venues, including our own Coffeehouse, rallies, and marches, Walkabout brings folk music to the younger generations through school programs. First and foremost, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a group of activists – using their voices to address the issues of today, uniting song with purpose.
This spring marks the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The Hudson River and Champlain Valley were the scene of critical events in that conflict and played an even bigger role in the career of Benedict Arnold.
The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man gives an eye-opening account of both the undeniable heroism of Arnold’s early efforts for the patriot cause and his precipitous fall from grace. The combination has made him one of the most interesting figures of the Revolution.
Join the Beacon Sloop Club to learn from award-winning historian and novelist, Jack Kelly who will share an eye-opening account of both the undeniable heroism of Arnold’s early efforts for the patriot cause and his precipitous fall from grace.
Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus on Saturday, April 19 for their April Coffeehouse, monthly gatherings featuring performances by folk musicians. Before the featured performance, audience members are invited to join the chorus in song. April’s featured musical act is Betty and the Baby Boomers. Doors open at 6:30pm, followed by the Sing-a-Long/Teachabout at 6:45pm, followed by the featured performance at 7:30pm.
About Betty and the Baby Boomers
Betty and the Baby Boomers consists of Betty Boomer, Jean Valla McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Robert Bard, and Steve Stanne. Their fans hail from the mountains of Connemara in Ireland to the Catskills overlooking New York’s Hudson Valley.
The folk magazine Sing Out! described the group as “a refreshing reminder of the halcyon days of American folk music”. In each song, they display the sheer joy of singing and playing music.” Along with performing original songs from Jean, the Boomers draw on traditional tunes, music from classic folkies like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Phil Ochs, Americana roots music, and contemporary artists such as Greg Brown, Bruce Springsteen, and Dougie MacLean. “Whatever the source, each song is “Boomerized” – set in distinctive arrangements with three and four-part harmonies. The singers’ voices differ in range and color; they combine in a unique and resonant blend that is the Boomers’ signature. Their vocals are coupled to impressive instrumental work on guitars, Dobro, bass, bodhran, and kazoo; sometimes they perform a capella selection. Critics agree the music is comprised of “beautiful melodies – meaningful lyrics – charming wit -all blended with engaging personalities!
TICKETS:
- Reserved Tickets: $30 – Reserve tickets in advance using the ticket form. Reserved tickets will be set aside for you, and paid for at the door by check, cash, or credit card. Reservations may be made until 6:00pm the Friday prior to the performance date.
- Tickets at the Door: $35 – Purchase tickets at the door by check, cash, or credit card.
About the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
Carrying on the vision of our founder, Pete Seeger, since 1984
The Walk about Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education and is a volunteer-run New York State not-for-profit organization. Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a chartered member club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and our activities support the work of our parent organization.
The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is more than a singing group. Beyond performing at various venues, including our own Coffeehouse, rallies, and marches, Walkabout brings folk music to the younger generations through school programs. First and foremost, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a group of activists – using their voices to address the issues of today, uniting song with purpose.
Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus on Saturday, May 17 for their May Coffeehouse, monthly gatherings featuring performances by folk musicians. Before the featured performance, audience members are invited to join the chorus in song. May’s featured musical act is Jay Unger and Molly Mason. Doors open at 6:30pm, followed by the Sing-a-Long/Teachabout at 6:45pm, followed by the featured performance at 7:30pm.
About Jay Unger and Molly Mason
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason are musicians of enormous talent who draw their repertoire and inspiration from a wide range of American musical styles — 19th-century classics, lively Appalachian, Cajun, and Celtic fiddle tunes, and favorites from the golden age of country and swing — along with their own songs, fiddle tunes, and orchestral compositions. Jay and Molly achieved international acclaim when their performance of Jay’s composition, Ashokan Farewell, became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ The Civil War on PBS. The soundtrack won a Grammy and Ashokan Farewell was nominated for an Emmy. The piece was originally inspired by Jay & Molly’s Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps in New York’s Catskill Mountains, which are still going strong today.
In recent years, Jay and Molly have reached an ever-widening audience through their appearances on Great Performances, A Prairie Home Companion, their own public radio specials, and through their work on film soundtracks such as Brother’s Keeper, Legends of the Fall, and a host of Ken Burns’ PBS documentaries. They’ve had the honor of performing at the White House for two sitting Presidents and continue to tour extensively delighting audiences across the country.
TICKETS:
- Reserved Tickets: $30 – Reserve tickets in advance using the ticket form. Reserved tickets will be set aside for you, and paid for at the door by check, cash, or credit card. Reservations may be made until 6:00pm the Friday prior to the performance date.
- Tickets at the Door: $35 – Purchase tickets at the door by check, cash, or credit card.
About the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
Carrying on the vision of our founder, Pete Seeger, since 1984
The Walk about Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education and is a volunteer-run New York State not-for-profit organization. Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a chartered member club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and our activities support the work of our parent organization.
The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is more than a singing group. Beyond performing at various venues, including our own Coffeehouse, rallies, and marches, Walkabout brings folk music to the younger generations through school programs. First and foremost, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a group of activists – using their voices to address the issues of today, uniting song with purpose.
Save the Date for Clearwater’s 2025 Folk Picnic! Learn more: https://www.clearwater.org/folk-picnic
Clearwater’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting is Sunday, October 5th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Meet Clearwater’s staff and board and hear what the organization has been up to, and has planned for the short and long term.
Additionally, election results will be announced during the meeting.
In Clearwater tradition, the meeting will feature a potluck lunch and music. Please bring a dish to share and ideally your own cup, plate, and utensils.
Current active membership and registration are required to participate in the Annual Meeting. If you believe you are a member, check your email for a registration link with your ballot and full Annual Meeting details. Renew your membership here.