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SPAC Hosts Annual Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on Amphitheater Stage for Local Musicians

Thursday, August 20 @ 12:45 P.M.

Saratoga Springs, NY— Back by popular demand is The Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on SPAC’s iconic stage Thursday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba players of all ages, levels, and abilities are invited onstage to join Philadelphia Orchestra musicians for a shared music making event.

Rochester, N.Y. – Step inside Rochester's skyline and journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture during The Landmark Society's 2026 Inside Downtown Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13.

Series presents Nosky's Baroque Band with trumpet soloist Steve Marquardt

Program includes music by Corelli, Bach, Telemann, and Torelli

New York, N.Y. - On Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm, Naumburg Orchestral Concerts welcomes Nosky's Baroque Band back to the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (mid-park at 72nd St.) for its season finale with baroque trumpet soloist Steve Marquardt. The concert is free and will be broadcast live and streamed on WQXR radio.

Spanning more than 34,000 square feet, the destination will bring together a unique mix of local restaurant offerings, retail, and services on Manhattan's West Side

Additional renderings linked here

New York, N.Y.  (July 21, 2026) - Brookfield Properties is proud to unveil The Market Hall at Manhattan West, an elevated, multi-concept dining destination, to one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Spanning two levels, The Market Hall combines thoughtful design with a vibrant atmosphere, bringing together a curated collection of exceptional new food and beverage concepts, including a rooftop terrace bar. Accessible from both 10th Avenue and the Manhattan West Plaza, The Market Hall will bring a premier dining experience to Manhattan’s West Side.

21,000 Plants in Place and 4,000 More Added Over the Summer

Spectacular perennial garden to open October 17 will provide visitors with unique experiences throughout the seasons

Oyster Bay, NY - Planting Fields Foundation will open its new Oudolf Garden on October 17, the latest landscape addition to the historic property and the most important enhancement since the 1930s when the Olmsted Brothers completed their work on site. Internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf is renowned for his innovative practice integrating sustainability, resilience, ecology, biodiversity, and beauty. He is the leading proponent of the pioneering “New Perennial” movement, cultivating perennials and grasses chosen for their seasonal offerings, structure, and color.

Opportunities identified for increased lodging and visitor economic impact

Lake Placid, NY (July 21, 2026) - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has released its Essex County regional lodging study prepared by CBRE Hotels Advisory. The study evaluates potential lodging opportunities in the growing Lake Champlain and Adirondack Hub regions of Essex County.

Cooperstown, NY (July 21, 2026) - The Grammy-winning Ying Quartet returns to the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival for the closing concert of its 28th season, joined by flutist and  CSMF Artistic Director Linda Chesis. The Aug. 17 program spans 250 years of chamber music with works by Joseph Haydn, David Ludwig and Antonín Dvořák.

New York, NY (07/21/26) – Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce two-time Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie (Apple TV+’s Shrinking, Oh, Mary!) as one of their 34th Anniversary Gala Honorees. Celebrating Urie’s meaningful impact in the arts community, Abingdon’s gala will kick off their 34th season, Ever Forward, Ever Evolving, on Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

Opening this week

Rochester, NY (July 21, 2026) — The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is proud to present Fischli & Weiss: The Way Things Go in the Media Arts Watch Gallery from July 25 through October 25, 2026. In an unlikely series of chain reactions where mundane objects roll, tip, and spin hurtling into each other and triggering fires, the art film engages viewers with humor and suspense.

Albany, NY – The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Capitalize Albany Corporation, is pleased to announce a full lineup of free summer programming at Clinton Market Collective. Following the return of Beats & Eats earlier this month, the season continues with weekly events celebrating food, music, wellness, and community in the heart of Albany.