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New student-curated exhibition opens February 14 at the Tang Museum

Saratoga Springs, NY (February 10, 2026) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces Designing Power: The Black Panther Party, a student-curated exhibition on view Feb. 14–May 31.

A Community Celebration of the Iconic Downtown Crow Roost

Cayuga County (February 2026) – Each winter, Auburn is visited by one of nature’s most fascinating spectacles: the arrival of thousands of American crows, gathering nightly in the heart of downtown. This phenomenon, unique in its scale and character, has become a seasonal hallmark for the community and an unexpected attraction for visitors. 

This February, Auburn is inviting residents and guests alike to come together and mark the occasion in a new way: Auburn’s First Ever Crow Cawcus, a citywide event set for February 20 and 21, 2026.

New York, NY— MidAmerica Productions announces its 43rd concert season at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presenting a wide-ranging series of choral and orchestral performances from March 14 through June 29, 2026. The season includes 11 world premieres, 4 Carnegie Hall premieres, and an expansive survey of sacred and secular repertoire, spanning cornerstone masterworks and newly commissioned works by leading composers of today.

“The Dumbo Concierge” is built by Dumbo start-up Pull.City for the Dumbo Business Improvement District

Brooklyn, NY (February 10, 2026) – Team Dumbo (the Dumbo Business Improvement District) today announced the launch of Dumbo Concierge, a new AI-powered neighborhood guide designed to help businesses, residents, and visitors discover everything Dumbo has to offer. Developed in collaboration with Pull.City, a Dumbo-based technology startup, Dumbo Concierge is available now at https://dumbo.nyc/askdumbo.

Fodor’s Travel, The 250th USA Birthday Parties We’re RSVPing ‘Yes’ To, Feb. 6, 2026 

TimeOut New York, It's official: the New York State Museum is making a comeback following a $150 million investment, Feb. 2, 2026 

New York Daily News, Black History Month: Celebrate Black culture, cuisine in all 5 boroughs, Feb. 1, 2026…

Sunday, February 15 at 3pm

Astoria, NY – February 5, 2026 – The Hellenic Film Society (HFS) will present the award-winning film Arcadia on Sunday, February 15 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY, at 3pm. The film was Greece’s official 2025 Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film. The screening is part of Always on Sunday, HFS’s successful monthly Greek film program at the Museum.

Free Fishing Days Support the Governor's “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days in 2026: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day).

Athlete Roundtable, Olympic Trivia Night, more in February

Lake Placid, N.Y. – When the Winter Olympics come around, there are just two places where fans of the Games want to go. One is the actual site itself, in this case, Milano/Cortina, or right here in Lake Placid. The events in Italy are set for Feb. 6-22. Lake Placid and the Mirror Lake Inn plan on taking you there, minus the airfare. Starting with our AAA Four Diamond facility, you can support the home team and get into the USA-USA spirit in numerous ways.

Auburn, NY (Feb. 2, 2026) – Schweinfurth is announcing its complete 2026 schedule of Studio Schweinfurth workshops, intensive workshops covering a single technique that run between 2 and 5 days. This year’s workshops, which all meet at the art center in Auburn, NY, include advanced appliqué, basket weaving, felting flowers, textile printing, and more.

Rochester, NY, February 5, 2026—The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to announce that acclaimed will be honored at the MAG Gala 2026: Flourish For All, Forever. The premier evening of philanthropy propelling the arts in Rochester will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 pm. Hosted by Gala Chairs Kitty and Nick Jospé, the event celebrates and energizes the transformative power of art. Sponsorships are available now and individual tickets will go on sale in April, with proceeds supporting expanded access to education, exhibitions, and programming that benefit the Rochester community and beyond.