Festival of the Arts

Mohonk has long been a destination for artists who find inspiration in the unparalleled beauty of its surroundings and the founding family’s dedication to serving mind, body, and spirit. Curated by 4th generation Smiley family member Maria Guralnik, the Summer Festival of the Arts, provides an opportunity for guests to experience a wide range of outstanding artists and entertainers.

Whether you prefer family entertainment, dance, theater, Broadway, folk, jazz, roots, or classical, the Festival of the Arts offers a dash of creative inspiration to cap off your summer evening at Mohonk.

9pm: Darmon Meader Quartet
Steeped in the Jazz tradition, Darmon Meader is one of the founding members of the iconic vocal jazz quartet New York Voices and an award-winning composer and arranger. Equally accomplished as a solo vocalist and on saxophone, Darmon's Mohonk parlor program presents a mix of classic jazz standards and originals, ranging from Duke Ellington to Stephen Sondheim also featuring a virtuosic rhythm section made up of some of his favorite NYC musicians.