NEWSLETTERMay 08, 2026
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New York, N.Y. – Trial Run Productions rides into New York City with a double bill of wild West hijinks and sci‑fi heart: the award‑winning musical comedy Gunfight at the Not‑So‑OK Saloon and the near‑future musical comedy Does Not Compute. Together, the two modern musicals mash up Gilbert & Sullivan‑style wit, classic musical‑theater melody, and contemporary questions about love, ego, and artificial intelligence. Four performances only will be staged May 15–17, 2026 at the John Cullum Theatre at The American Theater of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, New York City 10019. Suitable for audiences 12+.
First Festival of the Season Opens with Annual Poster Reveal
Rochester, N.Y. (May 8, 2026) — The 128th Rochester Lilac Festival officially opened today in Highland Park, welcoming visitors to ten days of music, art, food, and community celebration. Timed with the peak bloom of the Northeast’s largest collection of lilacs, the festival continues its long-standing tradition as the unofficial start of spring in the Flower City.
New York, N.Y. – On June 6, 2026, Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) premieres a new music commission by composer Jody Redhage Ferber inspired by the park’s unique horticultural collection and by its status as Manhattan’s only accredited arboretum.
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Visit “IAN CURTIS: INSIGHT” From June 25 To July 22, 2026 at New York City’s Voltz Clarke Gallery for Free
Major International Exhibition From Ian Curtis Archive, Held By The John Rylands LIbrary at The University of Manchester As Part of the British Pop Archive
New York, N.Y. (May 7, 2026) - A major exhibition exploring the life and creative legacy of Ian Curtis will open in New York on June 25, bringing rare archival material from the iconic Joy Division frontman to the United States for the first time.
May 07, 2026
Lakeside Picnic Fundraiser to Highlight Elevated Meat Products with Five Opportunities to Win Extensive Packages Furnished by Palmer Food Services
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 7, 2026) – Kick off the unofficial start of summer on Sunday, May 31 at Hotel Canandaigua Tapestry Collection by Hilton with an unforgettable afternoon of smoke, sizzle and lakeside views at the first-annual Certified Angus Beef® Bash event presented by Nolan’s Catering. From 1-4 pm guests are invited to sample an array of BBQ-forward plates highlighting Certified Angus Beef® cuts furnished by Palmer Food Services, partake in five, extensive meat raffle packages to benefit The Spot, all while embracing the indie-style country sounds by local musician Claudia Hoyser.
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Landmark evening will also honor Founder Stephen Apkon and Director of Development Judy Exton for their vision and leadership, in support of JBFC’s film and education programs
Pleasantville, NY (May 7, 2026)—The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a Gala on Friday, June 12, honoring Carrie Coon, JBFC Founder Stephen Apkon, and JBFC Director of Development Judy Exton.
May 07, 2026
World Premiere Musicals, a new partnership with TheaterWorksUSA and So Much More… including the return of the New2NY Series
New York, NY (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) – The York Theatre (Joseph Hayward, Producing Artistic Director, Wendy Hall, General Manager) proudly unveils its 2026–2027 season, which includes two new musicals TRULY, HOWARD HUGHES and KILGALLEN, plus the return of the New2NY Series, reaffirming The York’s mission to develop, produce, and celebrate new musical theatre. The York is also pleased to announce a partnership with TheaterWorksUSA that brings their work to The York’s current home The Theater at St. Jean’s (entrance on 150 East 76th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue.) …
May 07, 2026
Glens Falls, N.Y. - The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) will present the works of artists Noah Bonesteel and Katie Langford in Show IV: Meet Me in the Woods, May 22-June 24. The opening reception takes place on Friday, May 22, 5-7pm; all are invited to meet these accomplished young contemporary artists and celebrate their work.
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Saratoga Springs, NY (May 7, 2026) – As it marks six decades as a premier cultural destination, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) today announced a series of special initiatives and promotions celebrating its landmark 60th anniversary season. Highlights include the debut of a new visual arts exhibition, This Place Loves You Back, alongside a limited-edition Fireworks on the Lawn Stewart’s Shops ice cream flavor, a collection of vintage Milton Glaser poster prints, and a special “Anniversary Night” celebration commemorating SPAC’s 1966 opening.
