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Lake George, N.Y. - The Lake George Arts Project presents Readily Available: Paintings by Richard Garrison in the Courthouse Gallery through February 21st. 

Richard Garrison’s paintings examine familiar yet easily overlooked elements within the contemporary American landscape. Each series of abstract drawings and watercolor paintings chart detailed observations of ordinary subjects such as advertisements, product packaging, online shopping, and suburban environments.

Hyde Park, NY -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County will commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day with the next program in the Library’s year-long film series “Hollywood Goes to War”-- a screening THE MORTAL STORM (1940) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. This is a free public event, but registration is required.

Saturday, January 31, 2-3pm

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (1/15/26) — Not only a fashionable “Queen of Gilded Age High Society,” Ruth Livingston Mills, who lived at Staatsburgh, was also rather athletic and loved to ice skate!  And she was in good company, as her family, friends and servants also enjoyed gliding across the Hudson River near the mansion. Staatsburgh State Historic Site invites children to a Victorian skating party craft program, to make a diorama of their own imagined skating event. …

Hurleyville, NY – The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is thrilled to unveil its 2026 Senior Cinema lineup, featuring a curated selection of beloved films and a new, convenient showtime of 1:00 PM. This cherished program, held on the second Thursday of each month, continues to provide seniors in the community with an opportunity to connect, engage, and enjoy a welcoming space for entertainment and socialization.

In Recognition of its Historic 60^th Anniversary Celebrating Art, Nature & Community

Saratoga Springs, NY (January 15, 2026) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) launches its 60^th anniversary year with the unveiling of its official 2026 season artwork, marking a milestone moment in the organization’s history and setting the tone for a year of reflection, celebration and forward momentum. Honoring six decades of shared cultural experiences while embracing the vitality of the present day, the artwork will be featured throughout SPAC’s anniversary season across digital platforms, print materials, and campus signage as programming announcements roll out in the months ahead.

Bringing “Seed-To-Celebration” Weddings & Gatherings to Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Pitney Meadows Community Farm is pleased to announce a new chapter in its mission-driven work: beginning in 2026, the nonprofit Community Farm will begin hosting weddings and gatherings on its historic 166-acre property, in partnership with Farmstead Catering. This collaboration marks an intentional expansion into the agritourism sector, inviting couples, families, guests, and groups to gather and celebrate not only their special day but also the land that nourishes the community year-round.

To Celebrate Chinese American Historymakers at the Semiquincentennial

New York, N.Y. (January 14, 2026) – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, MOCA will dedicate 2026 to celebrating the enduring contributions of Chinese Americans. Through special exhibitions, public programs, performances, and storytelling, MOCA will be honoring Chinese American historymakers not included on the official list created for the National Garden of American Heroes in Washington, D.C. The MOCA Luminaries for America250 span historical eras and pursuits, but they are all individuals who are deserving of recognition for upholding and embodying American ideals of equality, fairness, inclusivity, hard work, civility and creativity.

Utica, N.Y. – Don’t miss an exclusive screening of Hidden History Unlocked at the Oneida County History Center, Saturday, January 24, at 2:00 p.m. This captivating new film unveils a rare and haunting glimpse into one of America’s oldest asylums, nestled in the historic town of Utica. Established in 1843, this facility was the first in New York State devoted to the care of the mentally ill during a time when understanding mental health was still in its infancy. The imposing structure, known as "Old Main," stood as a silent witness to countless stories until its doors closed in 1978.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will give the first 25 visitors a free commemorative packable Museum blanket with paid admission on Monday, Jan. 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Musuem will be open on the holiday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New York, N.Y. (January 14, 2026) — New York City-based new music collective Wet Ink Ensemble presents The Sam Pluta Big Band, a unique grouping of the Wet Ink Ensemble plus an all-star cast of guest performers/improvisers on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.