Proposed concert facility site in Henderson NYRecognizing the immense benefits that a cultural tourism destination can bring to the Eastern Lake Ontario region, the Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association has launched an initiative that will create a strategic plan leading to the creation of a new performance facility and surrounding access infrastructure on property overlooking Henderson Harbor at the corner of Military and Harbor Road. The 18.5 acre site sits on and behind the former Mark Hopkins Inn.
To guide their vision for the site, a summer-long market study has commenced, designed by RMS Research & Marketing Strategies, that will profile the demographics of the area and the extended region including its current residents, businesses, and activities, and collect input from key area stakeholders. The centerpiece of the facility is a substantial outdoor stage capable of hosting a symphony orchestra, as well as concert and festival programs in all the performing arts. It will also be capable of serving as a platform for various fairs and shows devoted to autos, food truck rodeos, arts and crafts, antiques, and others, as well as private and corporate events.
The HHPAA has commissioned CNY Jazz to complete and publish the study, a regional performing arts organization founded and directed by Larry Luttinger, a resident of Syracuse and seasonal resident of Henderson for over 30 years. Luttinger has a 40-year background in arts infrastructure and content studies in upstate New York.
“I’m extremely happy to be asked to help with the Henderson arts group’s plans and goals, having spent so many summers there,” Luttinger said. “It’s exciting to walk through the site; it has everything. It has incredible potential to transform the economy and profile of the area, making it more prosperous and resilient. The local arts council is extremely capable of managing the facility they envision. The technical aspects of its events can benefit local schools as a vocational training platform. Local and regional artists of all kinds will benefit as well as businesses and residents. The list of potential beneficiaries is long.”
The document will be comprehensive and include recommendations for walkability, lodging capacity, parking, signage, energy efficiency, and pedestrian safety, as well as economic impact.
According to John Culkin, former Town of Henderson Supervisor and current board member of Henderson Harbor Performing Arts: “We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the need to right-size this facility, to put it in the Goldilocks zone to solve congestion and safety issues before they happen. There’s a best-practice way to do this, and we’re determined to create the best blueprint possible for success with this study. To our knowledge, this would be the only substantial concert facility of its kind on the U.S. Lake Ontario coast, or the St. Lawrence coast for that matter, and can shape the entire personality of the region as a cultural tourism magnet. This will give the greater Henderson area a big new way to attract seasonal visitors in addition fishing and boating. We can hardly wait to get going on this.”
Those interested in completing the online study may visit https://RMSresults.com/HendersonHarbor or call the Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association at 315-938-7333.
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