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Thursday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in the Dryden Theatre as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival

Rochester, N.Y. (July 16, 2025) — The George Eastman Museum will present a sing-along concert with Maggie Paxson on Thursday, September 11 at 6 p.m., in the Dryden Theatre, as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival. 

Concert-goers will have the opportunity to feel as if they are transported back in time, to George Eastman’s era, while singing popular songs like Over the Rainbow and Let’s Fall in Love. Audiences of all ages are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring their singing voices.

New York, N.Y. -- From July 21 through Labor Day, fans can come celebrate the 10^th anniversary of Miraculous Corp’s globally popular superhero adventure series Miraculous® - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir at New York City’s iconic FAO Schwarz through an exclusive in-store activation. Spanning six seasons and a feature film, and available in the U.S. on Disney Channel, Disney+ and Netflix, Miraculous® follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens with secret identities, Marinette and Adrien, who magically transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir to save their city of Paris from unexpected supervillains!…

Irvington, N.Y. — Bring the whole family down to Irvington Theater on Saturday, July 26 for 2 fantastic magic shows in 1 unmissable day of mystical fun! The Irvington Theater Magic Fest features acclaimed magicians and performers Zach Alexander and Melissa Leigh.

The event kicks off at 3pm with The Sword Fighting Tea Party starring Melissa Leigh as Princess Peigh in a magical, action-packed adventure. This interactive children’s theater show (ideal for kids ages 4-10) blends royal elegance with swashbuckling fun.

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Illuminated Drone Show Finale Highlights Evening Viewing of Van Gogh’s Flowers Floral and Contemporary Art Exhibition, Including Music, Performers, and Food and Drinks for Purchase

Bronx, NY—Starry Nights return to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) on Fridays and Saturdays through September (except for Labor Day Weekend). Six hundred drones light up the sky, conditions permitting, during a dazzling 10-minute drone show finale, the first of its kind at a New York City cultural institution. Starry Nights is an opportunity to view NYBG’s floral and contemporary art exhibition Van Gogh’s Flowers in the glow of evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with music and performers, plus drinks and food available for purchase. The upcoming dates for Starry Nights include July 18, 19, 25, and 26; August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23; and September 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2025.

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Awesome Paws Rescue, Earthwise Pet and over a dozen local rescues present a local rescue event like never before.

Buffalo, NY— The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Awesome Paws Rescue have teamed up to present Bloom and Bark, a pet rescue event located on the front lawn of the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, July 20 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. With over a dozen local rescues in attendance, additional pet-focused vendors, and food and drinks, the event will be one of the largest rescue events of the summer.

 Based on Tennessee Williams’ MEMOIRS 

Adapted and Directed by Steven Simone-Friedland, Conceived and Performed by Emmy® Award Winner Rick Simone-Friedland

New York, N.Y. (July 16, 2025) – Theater for the New City, Crystal Field (Artistic Director) presents Kind Stranger…a memory play based on Tennessee Williams’ MEMOIRS, adapted for the stage and directed by Steven Simone-Friedland. Conceived and performed by Emmy® Award-winner Rick Simone-Friedland, five performances will be staged from August 24-September 3, 2025, as part of the Dream Up Festival 2025 at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003.

Fairport, NY (7/16/2025) – Iron Smoke Distillery welcomes Summer in true farmhouse style with Farmhouse Rules host and Holiday/Spring Baking Championship judge, Nancy Fuller. Known for her culinary expertise and warm, rustic charm as a grandmother of 13, Nancy Fuller brings that same spirit to her bourbon debut. Crafted in collaboration with Iron Smoke Distillery, GG Guice is a bold and heartfelt expression of her beloved signature style.

Sept. 26; Tickets Go On Sale on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at RooftopatPier17.com

New York, NY  (July 15, 2025) – GRAMMY-nominated electronic music powerhouse ILLENIUM will bring his signature high-energy sound to The Rooftop at Pier 17 and headline the debut Sports Illustrated Experience, an immersive fusion of music, culture, and fun during one of golf’s most anticipated global weekends, The Ryder Cup, on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Osceola, N.Y. – The North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum at 1121 Comins Road in Osceola NY welcomes the Old Time Fiddle Show on Sunday, July 20^th, from 2:00-5:00 pm.  The Featured Performers include Gretchan Koehler, the 2012 NYS inductee into the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and TAUNY’s 2014 Heritage Award recipient. …