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“One definition for “Icon” is one who is the object of great attention and devotion; an idol. Singer, songwriter and entertainer, Judy Collins, told a packed tent at the SKARTS (Skaneateles Arts Council) gala in Skaneateles that she was 1956’s American Idol.
At 70, folk legend, cultural icon Collins, is one part glamour, one part burlesque, shaken up with plenty of talent and life experience. Beyond her elegant “butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth” 21 century evolved Gibson girl persona, she’s essentially an old-fashioned show business person with surprising star quality.”

Contributed by Dr. Rob Kiltz / RobertKiltz.com, Dr. Rob on Twitter, Dr. Rob on FaceBook

My blessing and special thanks to Judy Collins for the phenomenal concert she so perfectly performed  in Skaneateles, NY last night.

Stella Maris was the venue for the Skaneateles Area Arts Council’s 5th annual festival titled,  “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Judy thrilled the audience with her special and timeless singing voice, seemingly as vibrant and talented as ever. She also shared  loving and kind stories of growing up in the world of folk music. She and her husband Louis are special people and I thank them for their presence.

Love,

Dr. Rob

“Do what you love, and you will find the way to get it out to the world.”
~Judy Collins

Contributed by: Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

Laura Austin and Holland Gregg will emcee the Skaneateles Area Arts Council’s fifth annual summer gala, featuring Judy Collins, July 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. on the shore at the lakeside estate of Stella Maris Retreat Center, a former Roosevelt mansion.

Actress Laura Austin is founder and artistic director of the Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse. Austin led the renovations of a three-story historic building in Armory Square to create the Redhouse. Under her artistic direction, the state-of-the-art facility has hosted more than 300 events in theater, film, visual art and music. Over the last four seasons, Austin has overseen the production of 16 plays in which her responsibilities included selecting, casting, commissioning, directing, acting, promotion and fund-raising.

Contributed by: Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

The Skaneateles Area Arts Council will present a concert by Judy Collins at its fifth annual gala, “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream,” Sunday, July 12. The iconic, multi-Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and author will perform lakeside at the Stella Maris Retreat Center, a former Roosevelt mansion on Skaneateles Lake.

Proceeds from the gala will support the Arts Council’s cultural events and community grants program.

Few singers have the staying power of folk legend Judy Collins. For nearly 50 years, her poetic lyrics have galvanized a generation. She has released more than 40 albums, and has had numerous Top 10 hits, Grammy nominations, and gold- and platinum- selling albums.