Local talent bring life to ‘The Sock Rock Cabaret’ and among the performers from left are Ted Ritzko on saxophone, Steve Manders on drums, Barbara Burdick on keyboard and vocalist Vania Falen.

COLTON -- The “Sock Rock Cabaret,” an original creation by Elaine Kuracina of the Grasse River Players, will be presented on Saturday, June 27 at 7pm at the Zion Episcopal Church, Main Street.

The cabaret is being presented as one of many activities promoted by a collaboration of the Colton Historical Society, Colton-Pierrepont Central School and Grasse River Players. The 2015 theme “Rhythms of the Raquette” explores the impact of hydroelectric dams built along the Raquette River in the 1950s. In 2015 the project also helps celebrate incorporation of the Colton Fire Department 100 years ago.

In true 50s tradition of the all-girl singing groups, the headliner for this cabaret is a group called The Sunday Rockettes. Jeannie Blake, Barbara Burdick, Vania Falen, Elaine Kuracina and Julie Manders will render torch songs like Black Coffee and Cry Me a River mingled with performances of hot dances of the era - the Jitterbug, the Mashed Potato and the Twist.

Adding the sassy saxophone of Ted Ritzko and the beat of Steve Mander’s drums, audiences will keep beat with the 50s rhythms of Rockin’ Robin, Stupid Cupid, and the very popular Purple People Eater. Featured dancers are Matt Warner and Heather Knack of Step It Out Dance Studio.

Guest artists include 50s - style fiddling by Holly Goddard. Scott McRobbie, Colton resident and fireman, will add Fire Department memories. Stories about the impact of the hydroelectric dams on people were compiled by Traditional Arts of Northern New York and the Colton Historical Society. They also will be woven into the show.

Donations are accepted.

After the cabaret, all are invited to the opening of a new exhibit and reception next door in the Colton Museum honoring the Colton Fire Department.