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Hosted by the Long Beach Art League and West End Arts, the expo will showcase photography, painting, and fiber arts

Long Beach, NY – Following the overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s event, the Long Beach Art League and West End Arts of Long Beach, New York, are proud to present the second annual Long Beach Fine Art Expo. Scheduled for May 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM, this highly anticipated fine art exposition will take place at the Allegria Hotel’s ballroom (80 West Broadway) and will feature 25 artists, celebrating Long Beach’s thriving arts community. Access to the event is free.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Lewiston, NY – Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a   one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble, inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY, on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7PM.

Dutchess County, NY: In a collaborative effort between Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Destination Dutchess (formerly known as Dutchess Tourism), and Arts Mid-Hudson, artists are invited to submit proposals for a commissioned mural to be installed at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in 2025. This exciting opportunity calls on artists to creatively respond to the theme: How does agriculture unite us?…

A Spring Celebration of Local Flavor

Savor Spring on the Trail – New, In-Progress, and Unreleased wines, ciders and beers!

Wayne County, NY – The Lake Ontario Wine Trail is thrilled to invite wine, cider and beer lovers, and springtime adventurers to its annual “Roll Out the Barrels” event, happening Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2025. This much-anticipated weekend celebrates the arrival of a new vintage season with exclusive tastings, extra discounts, and behind-the-scenes access to some of the region’s finest wineries, cideries, and brewery.

Schenectady, NY -- The Schenectady County Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 17th season of Howlin' at the Moon, an Americana music series held in the Barn at Mabee Farm Historic Site. Howlin' at the Moon showcases regional music from a variety of genres, providing an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. All in a 1760 Dutch Barn that inspires and reminds us of our place within history. Music traditions are meant to be fluid and evolving, and Howlin' nurtures regional musical talent while providing opportunities for cross-pollination.

Season highlighted by the series debuts of VIANO QUARTET; pianists GEORGE LI and SAM SAHUN HONG; clarinetist SEBASTIAN MANZ, and French hornist NATHANIEL SILBERSCHLAG

Returning artists include pianists EVREN OZEL and ANNA GENIUSHENE; cellist STERLING ELLIOTT, and violinists JULIAN RHEE and STELLA CHEN

CMS presents six Sunday afternoon programs from June 15 – August 17 at the Spa Little Theater, following its final spring performance on April 2

Saratoga Springs, NY (April 10, 2025) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomes the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to Spa Little Theater for its summer residency from June 15-August 17. Led by Artistic Directors Wu Han and David Finckel, the season is highlighted by the SPAC debut of the Viano Quartet, one of the most sought-after young ensembles today and recipients of the prestigious 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant.

John J. McGraw has long been considered the greatest manager in baseball history

Truxton, NY – Thanks to the work and dedication of a local resident, a new historical marker will be installed in Truxton, New York on August 2, 2025. William Swisher, a resident of the area since 1966, and his wife Sarah have funded and designed a historical marker to memorialize the John J. McGraw baseball field and grandstand in Truxton.

Cayuga County, N.Y. (April 2025) – The Erie Canal, a defining feature of New York’s history and development, is celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, and Cayuga County is ready to welcome history enthusiasts eager to honor this milestone. With a rich canal heritage and a full lineup of engaging events and resources, visitors can immerse themselves in the stories, sights, and experiences that have shaped the region for two centuries.

Brooklyn’s Free Public Art Event Brings Together Over 125 Artists at 70 Participating Local Businesses to Celebrate Creativity and Community

Brooklyn, N.Y. (April 9, 2025) - This spring, Brooklyn will come alive with creativity with over 125 local artists exhibiting their work at 70 local businesses for the Annual Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk from Saturday, May 10th to Sunday, May 18th from 12:00 pm-6:00 pm. This vibrant, free, self-guided, 1.5-mile art event will span Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to the waterfront and showcase the diverse talents of emerging and established artists at galleries, salons, boutiques, restaurants, and home decor shops. …

Tickets Now on Sale

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2025 sailing season for the 1885 Schooner Pioneer beginning in May and running through October. Tickets range from $10–$70 to sail New York Harbor and are on sale now! seaportmuseum.org/pioneer…