The Lake George Arts project is celebrating 40 years of Jazz at the Lake music festival. The free, three-day festival runs from September 13 to 15. Performances take place at Shepard Park and various locations throughout Lake George. The festival kicks off with Cocktails & Jazz with the Carlos Jimenez Jazz Quartet on September 12 at 6 p.m, by invitation only. For a complete schedule, visit lakegeorgearts.org