As I sit before my laptop on March 24, 2020 I contemplate the seriousness of this global virus and how it has affected our lives since spreading across the United States from China. I hope and pray that by the time the Pops is ready to launch its 2020 season on July 11th featuring the return of Hotel California we are back to living our lives to the fullest and are able to enjoy the many concerts that Dan and his team have assembled, once again, for us. Given time, everyone will appreciate a return to normalcy and we all will be closer for it. Remember, the arts and music are the glue that makes the Pops work. I believe being forward thinkers is what the people want for the best summer, ever!
We all hope this time of uncertainty passes quickly and we are able to move forward with renewed hope, strength and opportunity for the 2020 Chautauqua Lake Pops concert series. Being able to, once again, give a hug or extend a hand of friendship will be a welcome gesture.
Be safe,
Pat Locke
Maestro Muse
“The noblest art is that of making others happy”. P.T. Barnum
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
Our Story – The Chautauqua Lake Pops
The Chautauqua Lake Pops (formerly known as The Bemus Bay Pops) is a series of concerts featuring nationally known musical tribute bands on our floating stage along the shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Each weekend throughout the summer season the concerts offer a variety of music that highlights the eras of disco, rock n' roll, swing, jazz, rock, country, island, Motown and more. During the weekdays we showcase local talent and the ever-popular Lake Night at the Movies. Over Labor Day weekend the Pops features world-class musicians from the Chautauqua region creating the sights and sounds of the talented Chautauqua Lake Pops orchestra who most recently backed up singer, Scott Kio. Scott performs a Michael Buble tribute show around the world.
The Pops is a creation of Dan and Sue Dalpra, former owners/operators of the Italian Fisherman Restaurant in Bemus Point, NY. They wanted to celebrate Labor Day by having the Bemus Bay Pops Orchestra perform a concert on the roof of the Italian Fisherman.
In 1998, the inaugural year, the Dalpra family had great success attracting an estimated 4,000 people who gathered for the concert on the lawns, decks and waters of Bemus Bay. The orchestra under the direction of Bruce Morton Wright performed a beautiful diverse program featuring the music of such composers as Gershwin, Strauss, Sousa and the Beatles.
In 2003, after 5 years on the roof, the summer season was expanded to concert performances on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons with the addition of a unique floating stage as the new and exciting concert venue in Bemus Point.
In 2019, the Chautauqua Lake Pops concert series drew record crowds in the Mayville/Lakeside Area. The Pops will proudly continue its rich history in Mayville
attracting concert-goers of all ages providing quality family musical entertainment.
attracting concert-goers of all ages providing quality family musical entertainment.
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