The Beat

A Bold New Addition to Long Island’s Landscape and Artistic Legacy

Oyster Bay, N.Y. – A century after its creation as an exclusive private estate, Planting Fields is once again on the cusp of redefining its legacy with the unveiling of a new addition: the Piet Oudolf Garden. Designed by Piet Oudolf, the world-renowned landscape designer whose visionary, naturalistic gardens have reshaped the global landscape design scene, this new space will make its debut in summer 2026. It is a move that promises to elevate Long Island as a must-visit destination for art, nature, and architecture lovers from across the globe.

Stony Brook, NY (June 9, 2025) – The wait is over! The Stony Brook Film Festival has officially released the full schedule for its milestone 30th anniversary, from July 17–26 at Staller Center for the Arts. This summer promises more bold, original storytelling that has defined the Festival for three decades. The 2025 Festival will showcase 36 films from 19 countries, including world premieres, U.S. debuts, and exclusive screenings that can only be experienced in person—on the region’s largest screen—at Staller.

Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y. - The Hudson River Music Festival has announced that Grammy Award winning folk musician and activist Tom Chapin and The Chapin Sisters will join the festival lineup set for Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am-9:00pm in Croton Point Park. …

Event features a student poetry open mic, live music, a mini hip-hopera, and a tribute to the first published Black poet in the United States

Glens Falls, N.Y. - The Park Theater Foundation presents a new summer comedy series, Comedy Night After Take A Bite, every Wednesday evening (7:30pm) at The Park Theater from July 9 through August 20th, 2025.

Your Next Chance to Become a 101st Airborne Paratrooper is Saturday, June 28, 2025!

Farmingdale, NY (June 9, 2025) - Coming off a successful May 3, 2025 debut flight, American Airpower Museum continues their popular C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience with three additional dates in 2025 to commemorate the End of World War II 80th Anniversary.  AAM’s mission is to educate the public about aviation history and in particular, the important role that military aviation has played in defense of the United States during WWII and beyond.  Our flights are an excellent way to teach present day Americans what it was like to participate in an actual combat mission during WWII.

Saturday, June 14

Inclusive and Accessible Family-Friendly Recreation at State Parks and DEC Lands Across New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York’s “Get Outdoors & Get Together Day” celebrations will be held on Saturday, June 14 this year with events happening at more than 20 locations across New York State as part of the Governor's initiative to “Get Offline, Get Outside,” and to ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands. The events bring people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for a day of fun and healthy activities. …

Special Event to Feature Live Performances by The Alessi Brothers, with Special Guest Guitarist Jimmy Rip and Drummer Mike Ricciardella

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will be inducting Long Island’s own 1960s era seminal rock-soul group, The Hassles—best known as Billy Joel’s first major record label band— including acclaimed drummer-turned-video-director Jon Small. Additionally, there will be a special celebration event co-produced by Stephen Marcuccio on Saturday, June 28th, at 8 p.m. at its Stony Brook Village Museum, located at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook, NY.  The event is open to the public with special event ticket purchase. Tickets are $50.