The Beat

The Official Beer of the Erie Canal Bicentennial Voyage

Public Invited to August 21 Tasting & Release Event at Big Ditch Brewing Lockport Tap Room

Buffalo, N.Y. (August 14, 2025) – Buffalo Maritime Center and Big Ditch Brewing Company are proud to introduce Long Haul, the official beer of the 2025 Bicentennial Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. To celebrate, the public is invited to the Long Haul Bicentennial Voyage Brew Release Event on Thursday, August 21, 2025, featuring a press conference, tours of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, and a special tasting reception in Lockport, NY, where the commemorative lager will be available for purchase.

Featuring the largest number of reproduction wooden vessels in a reenactment event to cross two lakes, recreating the Northern Army embarkment from Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (August 14, 2025) – As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Fort Ticonderoga invites you to step directly into history with its groundbreaking REAL TIME REVOLUTION™, an immersive historical experience. During the dramatic 2-day reenactment event August 30-31, witness an unparalleled glimpse into the launch of the Northern Continental Army as they prepare to drive British regulars from Canada.

Osceola, N.Y. – Dan Lynch, well-known in the Rochester area for his knowledge of American Roots music, will be the featured performer at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum at 1121 Comins Road in Osceola NY for a FREE CONCERT  on Sunday, August 24^th, from 2:00-5:00 pm.

Dan grew up along Madison County’s Oneida Creek, and learned guitar and banjo from his grandparents in St. Lawrence County.  It was while studying New York State Folk Music with Jim Kimball at SUNY Geneseo that he added fiddle to his repertoire.

Auction items to benefit National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Belmont Child Care Association, Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Three spectacular auction items will be up for bidding Aug. 14-20 with proceeds to benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund, and Belmont Child Care Association.

Colonie, N.Y. - The Friends of Pruyn House, Colonie Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey and the Colonie Town Board will celebrate the 41^st anniversary of our annual “Old Fashioned Sunday” at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham NY, on Sunday September 7^th from 12 noon to 4pm. The public is invited to this FREE event which will be held rain or shine.

Saratoga Springs, NY — The Saratoga Automobile Museum is shifting into high gear for an unforgettable automotive weekend, featuring two exciting car shows and an exclusive look at the Museum’s Feature exhibition.

Monday, October 6, 2025

New York, NY (August 13, 2025)  — Jessica Vosk (Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, and more; multiple appearances at Carnegie Hall) will headline the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 54 Below with an intimate and eclectic evening of songs including theatrical moments and pop elements, highlighting the music of Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, Waitress, Chappell Roan, ABBA, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, and more. Jessica previously appeared with The New York Pops for its annual holiday concert tradition in December 2024.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Chenango County Historian’s Office are proud to collaborate on “An America250 Conversation.” These two organizations are seeking continued input from the people of Chenango County on how local communities will participate in America250, a national commemoration of the 250^th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

August 23 – October 5, 2025; Opening Reception: Saturday, August 23, 5–7PM

Hudson, NY (August 13, 2025) - Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House is proud to present an exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artist Christian Marclay, curated by Second Ward Foundation and drawn entirely from its collection. On view from August 23 through October 5, 2025, the exhibition opens with a free public reception on Saturday, August 23 from 5–7PM.