Schoharie County Arts at the Iroquois Museum

HOWES CAVE – Schoharie County Arts will be presenting a local rock group and two Schoharie County artists  at the Iroquois Museum’s Roots, Rhythm and Ale fundraiser on Friday August 1, from 5 to 9PM. 

To start off the evening at 5PM,, Becca Frame and the Tall Boys from Richmondville will be playing for the first hour. Becca has an incredible and powerful voice which is combined with the improvised guitar work by Brian Shafer, intoxicating dynamic rhythm by Steve O'Connell and Daniel Colón, and captivating keys by Brian Mangini.  They blend rock, soul, and blues into electrifying live performances. 

Meanwhile, Casey Beal and Laura Milak, both from Middleburg, will be demonstrating their art forms. Casey is well known for her hand painting and block printing on cloth as well as fine art paintings and murals. “I am constantly inspired and influenced by the study of the flora and fauna of rural upstate New York - from the native varieties that inhabit the landscape to the agricultural livestock and crops that sustain its human population. My exploration of our human ties to the environment tries to go beyond casual observation, to create items that not only  celebrate the beauty of nature, but also encourage others to play an active role in its preservation. “

Laura is a felt artist creating 3-dimensional  sculptures  depicting mushrooms, fairies and gnomes all from naturally dyed wools.     “My love of felting has evolved from my life experiences such as a career in horticulture, and pastimes like spinning wool and painting. I love processing fleeces from many different sheep breeds and then hand dyeing them in the delicious earth-tone colors that are found in nature. My felting goals for the next year are to increase my skills and explore new art forms such as bird making and wildlife wool paintings. It is my upmost desire to keep creating one of a kind pieces that seem to fuel my passion for felting artistry.”  

The event takes place at the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY. Due to construction on the bridge over Cobleskill Creek, follow the yellow detour signs to Iroquois Museum. Besides music, the event features local artisans, tasty food, and a silent auction.    Admission is $10 for adults, kids under 18 are free and that includes admission to the Museum.  For a $20 ticket you receive a commemorative cup for a free beer. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs.  Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered! 

The mission of Schoharie County Arts (SCA) is to broaden and enrich the quality of life in the county by developing and strengthening the arts through promoting cultural and arts-related activities, educating the public, advancing individual artists and arts organizations, and utilizing arts-related technology while contributing to the cultural and economic growth in the County.  

For more information, contact Heather Livengood, heather@iroquoismuseum.org