The Beat

The Concert Premiere of Suzanne Farrin’s Macabéa at National Sawdust; The Return of Written for Talea and Talea Encores; Talea Ambassadors Champions New Works by Cypriot Composers;
Celebrating the Centennials of Composers Luigi Nono and Pierre Boulez 

New York, NY (July 8, 2024) — Talea Ensemble – a group of bold and boundary-breaking musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life – announces its 2024-2025 season with highlights including the concert premiere of Suzanne Farrin’s Macabéa at National Sawdust, the return of two of Talea’s acclaimed series - Written for Talea and Talea Encores - the continuation of Talea’s new initiative Talea Ambassadors focusing on music from Cyprus, two programs pulling inspiration from the centennials of Luigi Nono and Pierre Boulez yet centering the innovations they inspired in a generation of composers today, and a number of residencies at universities across the country.

Cooperstown, N.Y. (July 8, 2024) - The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents the acclaimed Miró Quartet in "Voices from Home" on Thursday, July 18 at 7pm at The Farmers' Museum.

The program features works by Caroline Shaw, George Walker, Kevin Puts, and Franz Joseph Haydn, two of which are new commissions from their recently-released album Home. Celebrating 30 years as an ensemble in 2025, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet's new album explores the many meanings of “home” through works by four Pulitzer Prize-winning American composers.

New York, N.Y. (July 9, 2024) - Grace Aki’s solo play To Free a Mockingbird will have a one-night-only benefit performance at New York City’s SOHO PLAYHOUSE on July 22nd, 2024 at 7 pm. Tickets are available via SohoPlayhouse.com. This one-night-only benefit will raise funds for Mockingbird’s upcoming International Edinburgh Fringe Festival run in August.

Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Gibson, Adam and Arielle Jacobs, and 2024 Tony Award Nominee Eden Espinosa will headline the inaugural free concert series

New York, NY (July 9, 2024) — Hudson River Park today announced the lineup for its inaugural Broadway By The Boardwalk series, featuring free performances by Broadway artists for the public to enjoy on summer evenings in an intimate park setting. The series will be held on Mondays at 6:30pm from July 15 to August 5 at Hudson River Park’s Clinton Cove. Broadway by the Boardwalk is funded and supported by Hudson River Park Friends and is part of Hudson River Park’s 2024 season of summer programming, which features hundreds of free and fun music, fitness, environmental and dance events for all ages. The series is produced in partnership with Erich Bergen and 6W Entertainment.

Join Fort Ticonderoga for this epic event, including a thrilling nighttime battle

Ticonderoga, NY -- Fort Ticonderoga presents the 1759 Siege of Carillon two-day battle reenactment July 20-21. Through a combination of demonstrations, vignettes, narrated boat cruises, and battle reenactments, visitors will experience the British advance for Lake George. Become immersed in this 18th-century siege; featuring the constant roar of cannon, thrilling battle reenactments, and even a nighttime program where visitors are immersed in the battle for Carillon, named Ticonderoga by the British once they capture the fort from the French.

“Black Staatsburg”

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (7/8/24) — DeWitt the soldier. Helen the activist. Robert the freedom-seeker. Ivy the immigrant. What did the Gilded Age mean to these, and other, Black citizens of the Staatsburg village, beyond the walls of the Mills estate, Staatsburgh?

Join Staatsburgh State Historic Site staff for “Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg” on Sundays, July 28 & August 11 at 2:00pm.

Iconic Hudson Valley Suspension Bridge Will Celebrate 100 Years of Service on November 27, 2024

Multiple Events Planned & Limited-Edition Merchandise Available

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a slate of events to countdown to the upcoming centennial of the Bear Mountain Bridge, the Hudson River’s first vehicular crossing south of Albany. Activities between now and November include an online pop-up shop, guided hiking tours, an art workshop, an international engineering conference, and a dedication ceremony.

Coinciding with Saratoga Race Course summer meeting

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events during July to coincide with the opening of the Saratoga Race Course summer meeting, which opens Thursday. For a complete list of Museum events and more details, please visit racingmuseum.org. Additionally, the Museum will present special exhibitions celebrating the legacies of Hall of Fame members Paul Mellon and Ruffian this summer. Both exhibits open to the public on Thursday, July 11.

“Never Far From Fun” Nearly $2 Million Advertising Initiative Includes Television, Radio, Streaming, and Digital Advertisements and Billboards to be Featured in Major Markets

County Fairs Passport Now Available to Encourage Kids and Families to Visit Multiple County and Local Fairs Across the State Throughout the Summer; Pickup Locations Here

Transportation Grant Pilot Program Kicks Off at Boonville-Oneida County Fair

Part of Governor Hochul’s Broader Summer Campaign to Help Kids and Families to “Get Offline, Get Outside”

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the State’s nearly $2 million marketing initiative to promote New York’s more than 50 county and local fairs across the State. The efforts include launching television, radio, and digital advertisements and billboards, a new County Fairs Passport program, and a transportation grant program to help boost attendance at the state’s fairs, educate communities about the ways that fairs support local economies, and showcase New York State agriculture.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The Clinton County Historical Association invites you to explore the rich history of our region through a series of engaging events this summer. From lighthouses to railroads, blueberry businesses to cemetery tours, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:…