The Beat

Exhibitions, film programs and events; plus special guest appearances

Astoria, New York (July 1, 2024) —  This summer, Museum of the Moving Image presents a centenary celebration of Soviet Armenian master filmmaker Sergei Parajanov; a screening series exploring the trans image in cinema co-programmed by Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay, authors of the new book Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema; the ninth edition of See It Big: 70mm, New York City’s only annual 70mm film festival; the continuation of See It Big at the ’90s Multiplex; special appearances by filmmakers; and more.

NYC Premieres by Layale Chaker & Jonathan Woody; The Return of Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and the Aizuri Quartet; 5BMF Debuts by Biribá Union, Ivalas Quartet, The New Consort, 
Toomai String Quintet, and Ruckus; Plus New Partnerships with Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Belongó

New York, NY (July 1, 2024) — New York City’s Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) announces its 2024-25 Season with major programs across the city reflecting the diversity and richness of the musical talent of NYC and beyond. As part of its core mission to make great chamber music programming accessible to all of New York City, 5BMF has presented performances in all five boroughs every year since its inception in 2007 and continues to offer world-class programming across each borough this season.

Screening features Q&A with John Cameron Mitchell, producer Howard Gertler, and cast member Adrienne Trustcott

Hudson, NY (July 1, 2024) -- Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, Kasuri/Queer Ass Film Club present a special screening of the outrageously explicit cult classic Shortbus (2006) on Wednesday, July 10 at 8pm. The screening features a Q&A with writer/director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig & The Angry Inch), producer Howard Gertler (How to Survive a Plague), and cast member and performance artist Adrienne Truscott (The Wau Wau Sisters), who will discuss the making of the film and the New York City queer/downtown performance scene that inspired it. Polaroid photographs that were used in the film - taken by Hudson-based artist Wolfy Part II - will be on display in the theater the night of the screening.

Special Exhibition at New-York Historical Society Explores the History of New Yorkers and Their Pets over Three Centuries

Pets and the City, on View October 25, 2024 – April 27, 2025, Showcases the Enduring Bonds between Humans and Animals

New York, NY (June 27, 2024) — This fall, the New-York Historical Society presents a special exhibition that explores the rich, complex, and varied relationships between New Yorkers and their animal companions across the last three centuries. Pets and the City, on view October 25, 2024, through April 27, 2025, surveys how the conception of pets has evolved in tandem with the development of New York—from the role of animals among Indigenous cultures, such as the Lenape and Haudenosaunee, and the hunting culture that accompanied settlers from Europe, to the pampered pets that are considered members of the family today.

A Revolutionary Anthology: Power of Place features more than 100 objects many on public display for the FIRST TIME EVER

Ticonderoga, N.Y. -- Fort Ticonderoga, a museum, National Historic Landmark historic site, and major cultural destination, announces the OPENING of a major new 250th Anniversary exhibit program entitled, A Revolutionary Anthology.  The first year of this exhibit program, A Revolutionary Anthology: Power of Place, is now open to the public through October 27, 2024.

Lake Placid, N.Y. -- Seventy-four cars will be leaving en masse from Lake Placid as part of Rally North America’s “Sunshine Rally”, an annual scavenger hunt and fundraising event. The group will receive a send-off from local officials, residents and visitors as they prepare for the next leg of the journey. Cars will be decorated and many teams will be in costume, offering myriad photo and video opportunities.

Lake Placid, N.Y. (June 28, 2024) – The Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid will host the Star-Spangled Ski Jump event Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, combining family  activities with two days of ski jumping and Nordic Combined competitions for all ages. The annual event provides an opportunity to witness the excitement of regional ski jumping and Nordic combined events while enjoying a festive atmosphere at the iconic Olympic Jumping Complex.

Lake George, NY – The community of Lake George is proud to announce a special celebration honoring Charles R. Wood, the visionary known as the father of the American theme park, on July 12, 2024. This event marks the 65th anniversary of the iconic Gaslight Village, a cherished part of Lake George’s history.

GE Vernova as the New Lead Sponsor of Saratoga Jazz Festival

Five year partnership starts in 2025

“Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova” scheduled for June 28-29, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY (June 30, 2024) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that GE Vernova will serve as the new lead sponsor of Saratoga Jazz Festival, beginning in 2025. The two organizations will embark on a five-year partnership, with $200,000 committed from GE Vernova for each year, ensuring the vibrancy and longevity of Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz events in North America. The sponsorship also signals the alignment of SPAC’s and GE Vernova’s shared values of tradition, innovation, community and sustainability.

Darien Center, N.Y. (July 1, 2024)  ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, will celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show on July 4^th. Dazzling Patriotic fireworks set to Patriotic music will light up the night sky at 9:45 after our Laser Light Spectacular show.