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Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – To see a splash of color, head downtown to the Waldorf student art show at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center. Art is an integral piece of the Waldorf school curriculum and accompanies every subject, including geometry, math, social studies, or science.

From important bronzes to a selection of works including painting, calligraphy, ceramics, lacquers, and jades, the exhibition draws on an international array of loans to demonstrate the continuing importance of bronze throughout China's later history

New York, N.Y. — In ancient China, bronze vessels were emblems of ritual and power. A millennium later, in the period from 1100 to 1900, such vessels were rediscovered as embodiments of a long-lost golden age that was worthy of study and emulation. This “return to the past” (fugu) was part of a widespread phenomenon across all the arts to reclaim the virtues of a classical tradition. An important aspect of this phenomenon was the revival of bronze casting as a major art form. Opening at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on February 28, 2025, Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900 aims to be the most comprehensive study of Chinese bronzes during this period.

Auburn, NY (Jan. 9, 2025) – Celebrate the new year by learning a new skill at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn! There are a few spots remaining in the art center’s adult art wheel throwing and acrylic painting classes, which start in February.

There are two sessions of wheel throwing, both taught by artist Alaina Hall. In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel.

My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey’ draws in tens of thousands of visitors from near and far to celebrate legendary Long Island musician

Stony Brook, NY- The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced it will be extending the run of the first ever exhibit dedicated exclusively to LIMEHOF Inductee and Legendary Long Island Musician Billy Joel. The exhibit opened last November and is currently running at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook Village location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). It was initially planned to run through September 2024.

Queensbury, N.Y. – Adirondack Winery has announced an exciting lineup of events for January. From an engaging Live Music Series, featuring local artists, to the delectable Cheese Lovers Experience celebrating National Cheese Lovers Day all month long, there’s something for everyone. Fitness enthusiasts can kick-start the year with the invigorating Winery Workout Series, while creative souls can unwind with Watercolors & Wine: Winter Edition. Literature lovers are invited to join the Read Between the Vines Book Club, and music fans shouldn't miss the River of Dreams: Billy Joel Tribute Show. Test your knowledge at WICKED Trivia Night or share a night of laughter at the Next Stop Comedy Show.

New York, NY – 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Robbie Rozelle in “Citation Needed” on May 23, 2025 at 9:30pm.

Robbie Rozelle has it all… almost. Known internationally as a cabaret icon, a cast album maven, and a devoted husband, the only thing he’s missing is seemingly the most crucial: his own Wikipedia entry. It has become clear that he has to take matters into his own hands. Hailed by BroadwayWorld as “a cabaret train that won’t be stopped”, and “a genius at crafting an evening” by StageBuddy , the celebrated creator of Songs From Inside My Locker will take you on a hilarious all-encompassing romp through everything from “Early Life” to “Career” to “Discography” and beyond with his new show, Citation Needed.

February 13 & 14, 2025 at Dixon Place

New York, N.Y. - WHITE WAVE DANCE presents the 9th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30PM and Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7PM & 9PM at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie St., New York, NY. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $25 for students and seniors for each program, with tickets available for all three programs for $70.

By Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, and Bob Martin, with Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse

February 3, 2025 at 7pm, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

New York, N.Y. - Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents SMASH with Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, Bob Martin, Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse, on February 3, 2025 at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 at 7pm. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at https://www.worksandprocess.org/calendar/works-and-process-at-the-guggenheim-smash.

Long Lake, N.Y. – On Saturday, January 18th at noon, the 23rd Long Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center, 6 Pavilion Lane in Long Lake, NY.

Events begin with a coronation of the King and Queen of the Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club followed by a slate of fun family friendly events. The Cardboard Sled Races start at 1p.m. with prizes awarded for speed and overall award for Best in Show.

This REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ living history event recreates wintertime life for Fort Ticonderoga’s guard of British soldiers and their families

Ticonderoga, NY (January 6, 2025) – Fort Ticonderoga invites history buffs and families alike to step back in time with a special REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ living history event “Necessary for the Rigour of the Climate” on January 18, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This immersive experience will transport visitors to a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. Highlighted programming will recreate wintertime life for Fort Ticonderoga’s guard of British soldiers and their families, who made their homes inside the fort’s barracks.