The Beat

Season Kicks Off with 007: James Bond Forever with Lena Hall on Friday, October 23, 2026

New York, N.Y. (February 5, 2026) — The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announces its 2026-2027 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The 2026-2027 season begins on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. with 007: James Bond Forever, celebrating the debonair secret agent who has captivated audiences worldwide since 1962. Tony Award winning, Grammy nominated star Lena Hall joins The New York Pops for swanky Bond favorites spanning 60 years of the iconic film series, including favorites like Goldfinger, Skyfall, Diamonds Are Forever, and Live and Let Die.

Albany, N.Y. - Regional Dance America/Northeast (RDA/NE) is proud to announce its 2026 Regional Festival, set to take place May 7–9, 2026, in Albany, New York, with performances at The Egg, and official accommodations, classes and additional activities at the Hilton Albany.

Long Lake, N.Y. – Seven eateries in Long Lake, NY will be showcasing their great eats for Long Lake, NY’s Winter Wonderland Week. Diners are invited to enjoy meals at The Long View Lodge, Long Lake Diner, Adirondack Hotel, ADK Trading Post, Brookside Hops and Hoagies, Waypoint Café and Wild ADK Whisk. Long Lake Restaurant Week takes place from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 22nd.

Weedsport, NY (February 1, 2026) — Second-generation racing icon Tim McCreadie, whose Modified career was the launchpad for a country-wide legacy, Southern Tier cyclone Mitch Gibbs, who tore up the NY tracks for more than 40 years, and the late, great Bobby Wilkins, an honest-to-god hero in his home state of Delaware, will officially be inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in August. These three racing legends add their names to the stellar roster of standout drivers started in 1992 when the Hall of Fame was established on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in Weedsport, NY.

Astoria, N.Y. (February 4, 2026) — This February, Museum of the Moving Image celebrates Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Valentine’s Day; opens a new exhibition featuring production materials from The Sopranos, accompanied by a series of special screenings with creator David Chase and cast members; launches a major new film series about the watershed year of 2001, kicking off Valentine’s weekend with a slew of romantic dramas, including Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love. See below for an overview of this month’s programs, including special guest appearances.

Utica, N.Y. (February 5,  2026) — Oneida County Tourism (OCT) is pleased to announce two new hires who will support the organization’s efforts to promote the destination, strengthen community connections, and elevate Oneida County’s visitor economy: Jonas Miller, Communications Marketing Manager, and Mari Watson, Destination Engagement Manager.

Yearlong Celebration of Exhibitions, Programs, and Publications Honoring America’s Greatest Landscape Artist and His Global Vision kicks off Spring 2026

Hudson, N.Y. (February 5, 2026) – In celebration of the 200^th birthday of Frederic Church (1826–1900), America’s greatest landscape artist, The Olana Partnership will launch Frederic Church 200, a yearlong national initiative featuring exhibitions, publications, and programs that highlight Church’s creativity, audacity, spirit of adventure, and extraordinary global reach.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in Lewiston NY, on September 2, 2026 at 7:00PM. Sierra Ferrell has just announced her 2026 Heavy Petal tour, including more than 40 dates across the U.S. and Europe throughout this summer and fall.

New York, NY (February 5, 2025) — Voices of Ascension, the New York City-based professional chorus dedicated to sharing the transformative power of choral music through performances, commissions, and community engagement, collaborates with Dark Horse Consort to perform Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at The Church of the Ascension in Greenwich Village.