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New York, NY (January 27th, 2026) – Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the lineup for Raise the Page, Uplift the Word: A BIPOC Festival of Short Plays in collaboration with AMT Theater, taking place on March 9th and 10th, 2026 at 7PM at AMT Theater (354 West 45th Street, New York, NY). The festival is sponsored by Owen Charles, Marcus Felder, Yasmeen Mock, and Jonathan D’Agostino.

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Hurleyville, NY – The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is proud to announce Women in Jazz Night, a special evening of live music at Tango Café on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This event celebrates Women’s History Month by spotlighting the artistry, innovation, and lasting contributions of women in jazz.

One of the Largest Swims in the Country to Add Freeze Out Cancer Plunge to its Swimming Events this Year to Make Even Bigger Waves to Fight Cancer

Mamaroneck, NY (January 22, 2026) -- Brave swimmers will take on a cold challenge on Super Bowl Sunday before the big game by plunging into Long Island Sound for the Swim Across America - Long Island Sound’s inaugural “Freeze Out Cancer” cold water super splash on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 12:15 p.m., at the Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Those interested in participating can register at swimacrossamerica.org/longislandsound and click on the Freeze Out Cancer link on the page.

January 24, 2026, 12-5 PM with Ribbon cutting at 1 PM

Wassaic, NY — Wassaic Project is pleased to announce the reopening of the Art Nest, the free, drop-in artmaking space for families, now located on the ground floor of Maxon Mills in a fully ADA-accessible, renovated space. The renovated Art Nest features new built-in furniture offering expanded seating, as well as upgraded amenities, including a slop sink and refrigerator to better support hands-on creative activities.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces Tori Amos: In Times Of Dragons Tour at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in Lewiston NY, on August 4, 2026 at 7:00PM with special guest Bartees Strange. 

A pioneer across platforms, Tori Amos is a multip latinum singer-songwriter, pianist and composer who is nominated for a GRAMMY for the soundtrack to her 2025 New York Times bestselling children’s book Tori and the Muses.

Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m.

Utica, N.Y. – Ever wonder how to preserve your family heirlooms? On Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m., the Oneida County History Center will host "Caring for Your Collectibles," a workshop designed to teach community members how to properly preserve family heirlooms. Led by Hamilton College Archivist Jeremy Katz, this session will provide practical advice on the storage and preservation of photographs, documents, scrapbooks, textiles, and other historical artifacts. This event is open to the public.

Newburgh, NY (January 22, 2026) - This Presidents’ Day Weekend come celebrate George Washington’s 294^th birthday—and America’s 250^th—at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site. The three-day event will be held February 14^th, 15^th and 16^th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day. Admission is free for all three days.