The Beat

Events and Activities to Commemorate Triumphs, History, Community, and Legacy Impact 

Lake Placid, NY (January 14, 2025)— The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority announces a line-up of events celebrating the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, a milestone that holds deep significance for the community and sports history. Through March 8, 2025, Olympic Authority venues, the Village of Lake Placid, and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum are hosting a range of engaging activities, events, and commemorations that honor the iconic moments and remarkable achievements that have shaped this winter sports haven.

March 14 at Spa Little Theater

Groundbreaking quartet from Ukraine to make Saratoga debut with their hypnotic blend of folk traditions, global influences and contemporary edge

Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and Caffè Lena announce that they will co-present DakhaBrakha, the groundbreaking quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine known for their hypnotic blend of folk traditions, dub, hip-hop and global influences to make what The Rolling Stone has called "folkdrone Bjorkpunk." The self-proclaimed “ethno-chaos” ensemble will make its Saratoga debut on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater.

Lewiston, NY – Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that they will be performing in Lewiston, NY at the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Friday, August 8, 2025. This concert is presented by Artpark. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 17 at 10AM.

Special Gala at the Iconic Club The Players on Wednesday, January 29, 2025

New York, N.Y. – In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, Retro Productions is pleased to announce their upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala at The Players on Wednesday, January 29. (doors open at 7pm) The Gala will celebrate Retro’s milestone anniversary and will feature a reading of Jack Hilton Cunningham's play Women and War (produced by Retro in their 5th season), as well as present honorary awards to theatre makers who have helped make Retro a success over the past two decades.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Saratoga Arts is excited to announce the commencement of its long-awaited renovation to 320 Broadway.  Funding for the project comes from several sources: a capital project grant award totaling $766,000 from the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA), $1.1M in funds from the City of Saratoga Springs, as well as individual and foundation contributions.

New York, N.Y. (January 13, 2025) – In its first concert of the new year, The Dessoff Choirs – led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather – presents works from its history alongside a cantata by Florence Price on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at James Chapel, Union Theological Seminary.

January 22 through February 22, 2025

Artist’s Reception at The Courthouse Gallery, Saturday, January 25^th 4:00 - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY ARTS Gallery Tour and Art-Making for all ages, Sunday, January 26th 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Lake George, N.Y. - The Eye of the River is artist Lola Lefrançois' first solo exhibition in the United States.  Lefrançois, who was born in 1997 in Saint-Agrève, France, received her MFA at the Art Studio, the City College of New York, CUNY, New York City, NY.

February 4-15

Legendary Documentary “Unzipped” Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary at Sundance Film Festival with Premiere Screening, January 28 at Egyptian Theatre

New York, N.Y. – The legendary Isaac Mizrahi will return for another exclusive winter engagement at Cafe Carlyle from February 4-15. ISAAC MIZRAHI: I KNOW EVERYBODY brings his signature blend of humor, storytelling, and song back to the iconic stage. Known for his magnetic stage presence and witty storytelling, Mizrahi is celebrated for captivating audiences with his unique style. Described by The New York Times as “a founding father of a genre that fuses performance art, music, and stand-up comedy,” his shows are a must-see event each season.

A Child and Family Program at Staatsburgh State Historic Site

February 1, 2025 at 3:00p.m.

Staatsburg, N.Y. (1/13/25) — On Saturday, February 1 at 3:00p.m., Staatsburgh State Historic Site is collaborating with the Staatsburg Library for some pre-Groundhog Day shadow play! Featuring a reading from the picture book, Punxsutawney Phyllis, children will gain some knowledge about the natural science behind the groundhog’s weather forecast.