NEWSLETTERApr 22, 2026
Saturday, May 2
Stewart’s Shops to Provide Free Ice Cream to Honor Church’s Birthday
Hudson, New York (April 22, 2026) – The Olana Partnership invites the public to celebrate the 200th birthday of Frederic Church with a free afternoon of art, music, and nature activities at Olana State Historic Site on Saturday, May 2 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Apr 21, 2026
Free concert to be held June 3 on Broadway in Saratoga Springs
New ticketed VIP Pre-show to feature comedian Chelsea Handler at UPH
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Fitz and the Tantrums will perform at the 2026 Belmont on Broadway event in downtown Saratoga Springs as the city hosts this special celebration for the last time. Supporting act Vertical Horizon will open the free, outdoor show on June 3, the start of this year’s Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.
Riverhead, N.Y. -- Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber -- from raw fleece to finished textile -- at its historic North Fork campus.
Apr 21, 2026
The Winter’s Tale at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, June 10–11, 2026
New York, NY - Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance (CLD) returns to New York City with performances of its acclaimed full-length theater-dance work, The Winter’s Tale, on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 PM at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 W 37th Street, NYC). Set to an original score by renowned composer Martin Bresnick, conducted by Lisa Moore and performed live each evening by a sextet chamber ensemble,The Winter’s Tale exemplifies CLD’s longstanding commitment to the dynamic interplay between dance and live music.
Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Voucher Distributions Return to Citizens Branches and Community Sites Across All Five Boroughs with Expanded Access
Kickoff Celebration and Summer Fridays Celebrate the People of New York City and the Revitalized Delacorte Theater
New York, N.Y. (April 21, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham), alongside returning Shakespeare For the City Presenting Partner Citizens, will welcome more New Yorkers than ever this summer to SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY taking place in parks and plazas across New York City and at the revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Running from May 22 through September 8, the summer celebration will bring free world-class theater to more than 130,000 people across the city, with productions of ROMEO & JULIET, THE WINTER’S TALE, and AS YOU LIKE IT, with an original Public Works production to be announced. The Jerome L. Greene Foundation returns as Lead Sponsor of Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Works by Diane Arbus, Carl Chiarenza, Zig Jackson, Tseng Kwong Chi, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, and others strengthen the museum’s holdings
Rochester, N.Y. (April 21, 2026) — The George Eastman Museum’s Department of Photography has acquired over 900 works through purchase and gift in 2025. As one of the oldest photography collections in the world, the museum continually adds to its holdings, which include objects pre-dating the introduction of the medium in 1839 through to the present day. The collection encompasses works made in all major photographic processes, from daguerreotype to digital, and for a wide range of purposes, including amateur pursuit, artistic enterprise, scientific inquiry, and documentary record.
Rochester, NY (April 21, 2026) — The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the community to its annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day on Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., featuring free admission and an afternoon of music, art, culture, and community with performances, presentations, and hands-on activities for all ages. During the free event, visitors can explore current exhibitions including Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, Picasso and the Progressive Proof, and Rashid Johnson: The Hikers in the Media Arts Watch Gallery—along with the full breadth of MAG’s permanent collection.
Apr 21, 2026
Ninth Annual Dumbo Drop Events Take Place at 5pm and 7pm on Washington Street in Dumbo
Dumbo, Brooklyn (April 21, 2026) — Brooklyn’s flying elephant fundraising spectacle, the annual Dumbo Drop, is back on Friday, May 29, 2026 with two drops at 5pm and 7pm of thousands of parachuting toy elephants from the rooftops surrounding Washington Street, the borough’s most iconic block.
Apr 21, 2026
Brooklyn, NY — The much anticipated 26th Annual Coney Island Film Festival will take place May 1–3, 2026 in the historic seaside neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn. This year’s festival will feature 92 films across various genres, celebrating independent cinema in all its forms. Presented by indiefilmpage.com and Coney Island USA, the festival once again celebrates the intersection of independent film and the vibrant culture of Coney Island.
Apr 21, 2026
To Enhance Outdoor Accessibility and Inclusivity
New Environmental Investments Will Create Immersive, Welcoming Destinations for Children with Disabilities Statewide
$10.8 Million in Environmental Bond Act Funding Committed to “Living Environment” Reinstein Woods Expansion and Improved, Safe Access to Scenic Zoar Valley
Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off Earth Week in New York State by launching the “These Lands Are For Everyone” accessibility and inclusivity initiative with the first two major outdoor recreational infrastructure investments helping connect more New Yorkers of all abilities with the environment. With $10.8 million in new funding from the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, “These Lands Are For Everyone” is advancing a pair of inclusive, accessible Western New York-based environmental projects to build on Governor Hochul’s ongoing efforts helping all New Yorkers thrive independently with dignity and opportunity.
