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Six Classes Dive Deeper into the Themes Presented Onstage During Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series and Summer Season

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Katohah, NY – Caramoor, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces further expansion of its public programming through a new collaboration with Juilliard Extension, Juilliard’s flagship continuing education program. Caramoor and Juilliard Extension will offer a series of six classes between October 22, 2026 and April 7, 2027, giving audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series and Summer Season. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire course.

Bard College jazz students and faculty, Hudson Valley and local musicians perform free shows at markets, parks, restaurants and bars, shops, and galleries September 26–October 4, 2026

Part of the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival, October 2–4, featuring Dafnis Prieto, Vuyo Sotashe & Chris Pattishall, Shenel Johns and more

Hudson, NY — The 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival expands throughout the city this fall with the return of Sounds Around Town, a free live performance series at venues, restaurants, bars, retail stores, galleries, and public spaces across Hudson, New York. Curated by Bard College Professor of Music and jazz pianist John Esposito, the series features nearly 30 Bard College jazz students and faculty and Hudson Valley musicians and local artists playing 16 free shows. Performances begin September 26 and continue throughout the Hudson Jazz Festival weekend, October 2–4.

I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Reports Launch on Wednesday, September 16

Reports and Progression Map Update Every Wednesday; Available Online Here 

Fall Tourism Campaign Underway – New Television Spot Available Here

Empire State Development (ESD) today highlighted the start of the fall foliage and travel season throughout New York State. The I LOVE NY weekly foliage reports will launch on Wednesday, September 16, and will be shared every Wednesday throughout the season to showcase the progression of seasonal colors across the state. The reports will be complemented by an integrated I LOVE NY marketing campaign that encourages visitors to plan a fall getaway to explore and experience the state's 11 diverse and picturesque vacation regions.

Lake George, NY — Now in its 42nd year, Jazz at the Lake continues its legacy as one of the Northeast’s premier jazz festivals, bringing internationally acclaimed artists and unforgettable live performances to the shores of Lake George. Held in scenic Shepard Park, the festival remains one of the nation’s longest consecutively running jazz festivals and one of only two in the top twenty that is entirely free to attend.

Destination industry leader Mike Konzen, museum executive and historian James F. Sefcik, Sr., and attorney Christie L. McEvoy-Derrico join the Board of Trustees at a moment of national recognition and long-range growth

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (September 9, 2026) — Fort Ticonderoga has elected three new members to its Board of Trustees: Mike Konzen, Chairman of PGAV and one of the most recognized figures in the global destination and attractions industry; James F. Sefcik, Sr., retired director of the Louisiana State Museum and a historian of the American Revolution; and Christie L. McEvoy-Derrico, an attorney and civic leader from Westchester County, New York. The three join the Board at the most consequential moment in the institution’s modern history.

With Guest Speakers, Cynthia Neale and Jamie Montour

Sunday, September 27, time 1 pm

Howes Cave, NY - The roles and perspectives of Native Americans during the Revolutionary War are often overlooked. Thousands of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), including Queen Catharine Montour, a leader of her people, were swept up into this tsunami for freedom. Come hear the story of this unsung heroine and her people by a writer who answered the call to tell it.

New York State Parks, Friends of Grant Cottage and PTNY partner to improve access to historic view 

Wilton, NY – Grant Cottage State Historic Site today celebrated the completion of a new 878-foot accessible, paved pathway to the site’s historic Eastern Overlook, opening its sweeping views to visitors of all abilities.

‘Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart’ to make its New York Film Festival Premiere

Stony Brook, NY — The second annual LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival will be held from September 25^th through 27^th at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) in Stony Brook Village (at 97 Main Street). Opening night (Friday, 9/25) will feature Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart by Dori Berinstein, a six-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, Olivier winner and Emmy Award-winning director, producer and writer of film and TV. Dori Berinstein is also expected to attend and participate in a Q&A panel.