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New York, NY (September 2, 2025) - Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Eileen Dietz have officially joined the producing team of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical, which opens Monday, September 8th at The Asylum NYC (123 East 24th St). This powerhouse trio brings together talent from stage, screen, and beyond—upping the stakes for a show that’s already turning heads with its wild mix of horror and comedy. Winokur is also set to appear as a rotating guest star, while Dietz —best known as the original demon stunt double in The Exorcist—brings an added layer of authenticity (and chills) to the project.

Staatsburgh Recognized as a Top-Rated Historic Site to Visit in the U.S.

Staatsburg, N.Y. (08/27/25) —Staatsburgh State Historic, a stunning Gilded Age mansion and estate on the Hudson River near Rhinebeck, New York, in Dutchess County, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

Saturday, September 20 at 11:00am

Staatsburg, N.Y. (09/02/25) — Experience the scenic landscape encompassing Staatsburgh State Historic Site through the focused lens of drawing on Saturday, September 20 at 11am. Professional artist and educator Mira Fink will guide participants as they take a short walk around the grounds of Mills Memorial State Park, taking in the beauty of the English landscape garden design and Hudson River. Instruction in creating thumbnail sketches using view finders to explore composition and the effects of light and shadow will be given.

Live Performances From Yula Be’eri, Jeremiah Lockwood, John Bollinger, And More

Presented By The Friday Night Jam, Because Jewish And Shalom Y’all Jams

New York, N.Y. (August 27, 2025) -- Brooklyn Bowl announces its 14th annual musical Rosh Hashanah services. Set to take place at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 22nd and 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 23rd, both musically driven services will feature Rabbi Daniel Brenner with musical director Jeremiah Lockwood, Antibalas' Jordan McLean, Antibalas’ Timothy Allen, drummer John Bollinger, saxophonist Stuart Bogie (known for his work with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Arcade Fire, and TV on the Radio), and Yula Berri on vocals and bass.

Seneca Falls, N.Y. - Seneca Falls will play host to a special homeschool field trip day on October 1, 2025. Women’s Rights National Historical Park, the Seneca Falls Historical Society, and the National Women’s Hall of Fame are collaborating on a series of educational programs geared toward homeschool students.

The program, designed for ages 8-12, will feature tours of each site, and interactive activities with site staff.

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Cape Vincent on the Village Green. The event takes place September 27th starting at 12pm and ending at 5pm. Attendees can look forward to German Music by DJ Vito, a Lederhosen & Dirndl Contest, German Dance Contest, Live Music by Gridlock 3pm-5pm, and making its comeback this year - a Kids Zone.

New York, NY – SoHo Playhouse proudly presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Hard To Say, A Comedy Show About Life with Chronic Pain, written and performed by 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Award Nominee Kyle Ayers (“Conan”), running September 4 - 14, 2025 in a limited engagement.

In Hard To Say, Kyle Ayers tells jokes and stories and shares his experience living with chronic pain. For years he has lived with a rare nerve disorder, Trigeminal Neuralgia, which causes frequent sudden and intense pain in his head and face.

Whisky tasting at Erie Canal Distillers, Sept. 6

Fort Plain, N.Y. - Join us on Saturday, September 6th at 2pm for “Freedom & whisky gang thegither:” Whisky & Revolution in the Mohawk Valley at Erie Canal Distillers, 55 Willett St., Fort Plain. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online at fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org or at the door.

Schenectady, N.Y. (Aug. 29) – Five countries. Five electrifying nights. Proctors Collaborative welcomes Music Haven back for another year with the 2025-26 Passport Series. The series brings world-class music from five continents to stages in Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. Single tickets and full season passes are on sale now. This immersive cultural journey transports audiences to Morocco, Québec, Sweden, the Middle East, and Colombia - without leaving the Capital Region.