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Parksville, NY – The Third Annual Too Short To Suck Film Festival and Awards Show (TSTS) returns on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at New Memories in Parksville, NY. Celebrating the power of concise storytelling, TSTS showcases short films from local and international filmmakers — all two minutes or less in duration. The festival challenges creators to make bold, impactful films in a bite-sized format that leaves a lasting impression. Big stories. Small runtime. Infinite possibility.

Composer-pianist Matthew Aucoin and bass-baritone William Socolof perform The Inner Core for Pride Month; Socolof returns to Hudson Hall in 2027 for Handel’s Deidamia.

Hudson, NY — Hudson Hall presents the regional premiere of The Inner Core, an album-length cycle of love songs by composer, pianist, and 2018 MacArthur Fellow Matthew Aucoin, including the world premiere of two newly added pieces. The Inner Core will be performed by Aucoin with bass-baritone William Socolof on Saturday, June 20 at 7pm. The performance offers Hudson Valley audiences an opportunity to hear an expansive vocal work by two artists active on major opera and concert stages.

Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks expands for its 50^th anniversary, illuminating the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the lower East River and the lower Hudson River, creating an unforgettable celebration on the nation’s 250^th birthday

New York, N.Y. --This year, through “Celebrations Start at Macy’s,” Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks^® will mark its 50^th anniversary with a milestone pyrotechnic display, captivating millions on Saturday, July 4. Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks will expand to both the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City, and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge creating a shared experience that connects more communities than ever.

Evolution of SPAC marked by expanded year-round programming, growth of education initiatives, and the physical transformation of its campus

60^th Anniversary celebrations to culminate with the re-opening of the Spa Little Theater, currently undergoing a historic renovation

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 14, 2026) – At its Annual Meeting on May 14, 2026, leadership and staff of Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) reflected on the past decade of transformations as the organization celebrates its 60^th anniversary and a decade of leadership under CEO Elizabeth Sobol.

From May to August, find new ways to explore Hudson River Park with sunset music and dancing, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities and more

Visitors of all ages can enjoy hundreds of free events across the Park’s four miles

New York, NY (May 15, 2026) – There’s a special kind of magic that blooms along the Hudson River’s edge when the days grow long and city life moves outside. This season, Hudson River Park invites New Yorkers and visitors to embrace the enchantment and experience a summer filled with music, play, learning and wonder. From dancing and live music to hands-on science and outdoor workouts, it’s the perfect excuse to get outside and stay a while.

On view through October 18, 2026 at Hero in Rockefeller Center

NEW YORK, NY -- reSOUND New York, a site-specific multisensory art exhibition presented by d’strict at HERO in Rockefeller Center, announces reSENSE, a new season on view through October 18, 2026. An exhibition of contemporary art that engages all the senses simultaneously, reSOUND New York is the only exhibition of its kind in New York City: an evolving platform where sound, light, touch, movement, and material practice converge beneath one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

$15.5 Million in Combined State Investments Support Funding for the $33 Million Project

Expansive Renovation Includes First Public LEED Platinum Theater in U.S. and 98 Acres of Land Restoration

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center — the new home of Hudson Valley Shakespeare — in Garrison, Putnam County. The $33 million project, which includes a LEED certified theater and ecological land restoration, is supported by a combined $15.25 million investment from the New York State Council on the Arts, Empire State Development, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Education Department.

New York, NY (May 14, 2026) -- The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy is launching the Herz Heritage Trail—an innovative initiative to ensure preservation, promote awareness, engage new audiences, especially young people, and perpetuate Jewish history, memory, and pride on the Lower East Side—4:30PM on Sunday, 17 May at TriBeCa Synagogue (49 White Street).

Performances Run Through Sunday, June 28; Press Opening on Thursday, June 11

Free Tickets Available to All at The Delacorte Theater and The Public Theater, Through Borough Distributions in Partnership with Presenting Partner Citizens, and Via Digital Lottery on TodayTix

New York, N.Y. (May 14, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) kicks off this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season with ROMEO & JULIET, beginning performances at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park on Friday, May 22. Directed by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali, this will mark the first time in nearly 20 years the story of star-crossed lovers will captivate Free Shakespeare in the Park audiences.

A surge of donor support during the University’s For Ever Better campaign accelerates MAG’s timeline for expanding access to art and cultural education across the region.

Rochester, N.Y. - Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of its members and the community, the University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) will open its doors to all—free of charge—sometime in 2027, much sooner than anticipated.