A Fine Family is the story of… well… a fine family, perhaps much like one you know. This particular family is gathering for a meeting the day before a memorial service. The most eccentric family member, who apparently is falling apart, is the only one who knows what the meeting is about, and she hasn’t arrived yet. The aggrieved hostess refuses to ask for help, despite her spouse’s pleas. Her know-it-all sister is convinced she can fix everything with exercise, another family member sidesteps responsibility with charm, and still another does his best to hide in plain sight. The whole family plays their “assigned” roles like only a family can.

This musical comedy provides an opportunity to laugh at yourself and people you know without pointing fingers. Fortunately for all of us, love wins in the end.

April 25, 26 and May 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m.
April 27 and May 4 at 2:30 p.m.

We’re excited to announce this year’s Spring Merchant Market with Sand Lake Merchant!

Come shop from a variety of vendors selling handmade items at both our locations. We’ll also have food trucks, live music, kids activities and more!

May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you’ve never attended a performance by Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys, you’re missing out on one of the Capital Region’s true musical treasures.

This group makes you feel as if you’re traveling in time—maybe back to Louisiana in 1963. Mel Guarino of The Bluebillies said, “There is no other band that I know that can sound so modern and yet so classic and nostalgic. It’s at once ‘old timey’ and ‘timeless’—echoing the sound and feel of maybe Hank Williams or the Stanley Brothers, with a ‘hillbilly’ edge.”

The Railroad Boys share their talents on guitar, mandolin, piano, bass, fiddle and backing vocals. And, although they started out as bluegrass, the group has now morphed into what Jim calls “hillbilly rock ’n’ roll.”

In his writing, Jim does it all: Americana, roots, classic and outlaw country, southern rock, honky tonk, blues and cajun. And Jim’s uniquely animated conversational style of singing is every bit as original as the songs he writes.

The Railroad Boys believe audience participation leads to a deeper and more meaningful connection. You’ll typically hear everyone whooping it up during songs like the band’s signature shout-along titled “So Far So Good” or dancing to “If It Ain’t Cajun.” Through music and story, the band and audience become one big down-home family.

This free show is sponsored by Troy Sand & Gravel and Bonded Concrete. Email susanne@slca-ctp.org for reservations.

May 10 at 7:30 p.m.

SLCA is excited to invite you to Broadway at the Bistro, a special fundraiser presenting an evening of Broadway hits performed by some of the area’s best and brightest stars.

The night features live entertainment, delicious hors d’oeuvres, raffles and a cash bar—as well as the ambiance magnifique of Tighe’s Bistro Américain.

Featured performers include Claudia DeMartino, Bill Douglas, Brooke Hutchins, Nick Martiniano, Liana Martino, Judi Merriam, Remy Orth, Geri de Seve and Steve Keller (also musical director and accompaniment).

Tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase below. Parking is convenient and free!

May 15 at 6 p.m. (at Tighe’s Bistro Américain)

Join the Sand Lake Town Library Friends for an evening of fun! Paint a spring scene with the guidance of an experienced artist.

$35 donation at the door covers canvas, paint, snacks and beverages. Registration limited. Call 518-674-5050.

May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Carlo crashes her ex’s wedding with three simple goals: Don’t get drunk. Don’t make any kids cry. Don’t try to win back the bride, no matter how boring the groom is. A very, very funny play about loneliness and estrangement—and a slow-burn romance with being alive.

At the Wedding is a comedy for anyone who has ever watched their happy ending evaporate in a cloud of smoke and lived to tell the tale.

June 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
June 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Join us for Senior Day—a full day of fun for the entire Sand Lake community!

In the morning, enjoy brunch and attend workshops for seniors (55+) on:

• Volunteering in theatre
• Stand-up comedy
• Playwriting
• Physical acting
• Shakespeare
• Improv comedy

In the afternoon, be entertained with music, storytelling, comedy and original theatrical performances by the area’s senior citizens. All ages are welcome.

This event is a collaboration with the Capital Region Festival of Theatre and Sand Lake Town Library.

June 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (at Sand Lake Center for the Arts and Sand Lake Town Library)

Join us for Summer Solstice, an AP Live event hosted by SLCA. Simon Elijah takes the stage at 7 p.m., opening the show for Passing grade and 10:01.

Proceeds to fund AP Live Music & Arts Festival on July 26 at Butler Park. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Advance tickets $8; $10 cash only at the door. You won’t want to miss it!

June 27 at 7 p.m.

SLCA welcomes Seano back for another summer of circus adventures!

Learn juggling, tumbling, pie-throwing, stilt-walking and magic galore in this tour de force that will leave your child wanting to discover more. 

This summer camp is open to children ages 5 to 12. There will be a short presentation on the last day for family, fans and friends! A short week—but never a shortage of fun!

June 30 to July 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunflowers is the only famous painting of Small Lake Museum—and it’s been stolen! The townspeople are shocked, the curator and artists are worried and some not-so-clever detectives are looking in all the wrong places. Will the news media help or hurt the museum’s chances of survival?

In this year’s musical theatre camp by Youth Theatre Players, participants will work on staging an original musical called Where Did the Van Gogh Go?! to be performed at the end of the week. Days are spent rehearsing scenes and songs, making props and having fun!

This musical is full of zany characters, comedic situations and surprising answers. We look forward to seeing you at camp this year!

Recommended for ages 8 to 13. Camp is limited to the first 20 to sign up. Everyone who signs up gets a part!

June 22 at 6 p.m. (auditions)
July 10 at 6:30 p.m. (readthrough)
July 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (camp)
July 18 at 7:30 p.m. and July 19 at 2:30 p.m. (performances)

Submit your work for the August 2025 Juried Art Show, a collaboration with A Still Small Voice 4U.

The theme for this year’s show comes from the writing and activism of Phil Ochs.

Works in all media are invited and should reflect the theme: Many hands built this land.

Submissions, including medium, title and dimensions, can be emailed in JPEG or PDF format to assvsubmit@gmail.com. Please submit by June 15.

No more than two submissions will be accepted. There is no fee.

Prizes for first place, second place, third place and “people’s choice” are $300, $200, $100 and $100, respectively.

Aug. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. (reception)

In this hilarious parody of a familiar story, three potential heroes are just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers.

Aug. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Are you ready to rock? Are you interested in meeting like-minded musicians and learning from professional players?

We’re excited to introduce Rock Band Camp at SLCA! This two-week, immersive music day camp is designed for ages 12 to 16 and will be led by Mike Iwanos from the Troy Music Academy. Mike is an experienced group leader who will guide students in a collaborative and supportive environment, all while preparing for a live performance on the final day of camp.

Any professional musician will tell you that playing music in a group setting is a magical experience, and we’re thrilled to offer this opportunity! The camp is open to students who currently play at an early intermediate or advanced level; however, no prior group experience is necessary.

We welcome guitarists, electric bassists, keyboardists, drummers and vocalists. Please bring your own instrument. We will provide drums and keyboards.

If you have questions, please contact lessons@troymusicacademy.com or tanya@slca-ctp.org.

Aug. 11 to 22 (weekdays) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SLCA welcomes Seano back for another summer of circus adventures!

Learn juggling, tumbling, pie-throwing, stilt-walking and magic galore in this tour de force that will leave your teenager wanting to discover more. 

This summer camp is open to children ages 12 to 17. There will be a short presentation on the last day for family, fans and friends!

Aug. 25 to 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In this musical, six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything.

Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 19 and 26 at 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of local food, live and silent auctions, music and fun including jazz music by T. L. Holloway and your favorite Sand Lake restaurants serving up special dishes!

Your sponsorship or ticket ensures that SLCA can serve its mission of providing quality artistic programs right here in Sand Lake.

Special thanks to Honorary Chair Valarie Jeffers.

Tickets on sale soon.

Oct. 29, 6 to 9 p.m. at Old Daley on Crooked Lake

POSTPONED UNTIL 2026.

A Raisin in the Sun debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem “Harlem” (also known as “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes. The story tells of a black family’s experiences in south Chicago as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father. The play deals with matters of housing discrimination, racism and assimilation and is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential theatrical works of all time.