The Beat

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a series of three handicapping seminars leading up to the 152^nd running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Hosted by renowned handicapper Tom Amello, the series will take place at the Museum on the following dates:…

32^nd Annual Ticonderoga Ball is March 20, 2026 at The Union League Club of New York City

Ticonderoga, N.Y. — Renowned filmmaker Ken Burns will receive the highest honor bestowed by The Fort Ticonderoga Association, when he is conferred The Ticonderoga Award for a Continental Vision at the 32^nd annual Ticonderoga Ball on March 20, 2026.

Burns has been a filmmaker for nearly 50 years. Most recently, he co-directed (with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt) “The American Revolution,” a six-part, twelve-hour PBS series on America’s founding struggle.

FIS Cross-Country World Cup racing, fan experiences, athlete engagement, and live entertainment coming March 19–22

Lake Placid, N.Y. — The Stifel Lake Placid Finals, a Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup, will offer more than world-class competition this March. The event will transform Lake Placid into a multi-day winter sports festival featuring themed race days, live entertainment, film screenings, interactive expo activations, and family-friendly programming. 

Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 12:00–4:00 PM

Join us in celebrating 25 years of our festival showcasing the cultures of the Lower East Side and Chinatown!

New York, NY (March 11, 2026) – On Sunday, June 21, from 12:00 - 4:00 PM, the Museum at Eldridge Street will present its 25th annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams & Empanadas Street Festival, a long-standing celebration of the Lower East Side. For nearly 25 years, the festival has celebrated the diverse traditions that give the Lower East Side and Chinatown its identity. Set against the backdrop of our Museum’s home, the landmark 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, the festival will take over Eldridge Street for a one-of-a-kind block party with Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican tastes, sights, sounds, and crafts for folks of all ages to enjoy!…

JBFC represents the suburbs in a citywide celebration of independent cinemas March 20–26

Pleasantville, NY (March 13, 2026) — The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to participate in the inaugural Art House New York Cinema Week, a citywide initiative celebrating independent movie theaters across New York from March 20–26, 2026. Organized by Art House New York (AHNY) in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Cinema Week brings together more than 30 cinemas across the region to highlight the enduring cultural role of art house theaters.

Binghamton, N.Y. – Binghamton University’s Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls will be hosting its annual International Women’s Day Art Exhibit from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, at Binghamton University’s Mandela Room, located in the University Union. The event is free and open to the public.

Tour Cayuga: What They Do and How Visitor Dollars Directly Support Local Residents and Deliver Tax Relief

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Honorary Committee tickets for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2026 Belmont Bash are now available and may be purchased here. The event takes place at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. This Museum fundraiser will include an open bar featuring specialty cocktails, a buffet-style dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality, entertainment from Garland Nelson and Soul Session, and an exclusive silent auction.

With Terry McMaster

Utica, NY — Oneida County History Center will host a special presentation, “Behind the Scenes of the Revolution in the Mohawk Valley: The Tryon County Committee of Safety,” featuring speaker Terry McMaster on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.