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New Paltz, NY (June 13, 2024) – As part of the organization’s commitment to telling the stories of the marginalized inhabitants of Historic Huguenot Street (HHS), the museum has partnered with the Witness Stones Project, Inc. (WSP), based in Connecticut. Similar to the German Stolpersteine Project that commemorates victims of the Nazis, the WSP works to restore the history of enslaved individuals who helped build this country, and honor their humanity.

“In the heartwarming and hilarious Lolo's Boyfriend Show, Lauren O'Brien commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy, humor, and heart, weaving an entertaining and resonant narrative…this production will surely leave audiences cheering for more.”– All About Solo

New York, N.Y. - The charming, adventurous and witty Lolo is back with more show dates! Weaving together theater, multi-media, and music, award-winning performer Lauren O’Brien’s hit solo show Lolo’s Boyfriend Show, returns to NYC with 4 performances (July 5 - 14) at the Turn the Lights On Festival at Playhouse 46.

Glens Falls, NY – The Hyde Collection is delighted to announce the opening of A Long Affair: Surrealism 1924 to Now. The exhibition will run from June 22 to September 15, 2024, and features a selection of works from the movement's inception to contemporary interpretations. 

Glens Falls, NY — The Hyde Collection is delighted to announce the opening of Daniel Giordano: Crystal Blue Persuasion, a new exhibition featuring the innovative work of Newburgh-based sculptor Daniel Giordano. The exhibition will run from June 22 to September 15, 2024. 

The Ultimate Pass for Summer Fun in Syracuse is Available Now at the Carousel on Level 2 at Destiny USA

Syracuse, NY (June 17, 2024) – The Summer Fun Pass has returned to Destiny USA and it’s bigger than ever! The Fun Pass, known for its Summertime fun at a low cost, will be available from June 17th, through September 16th. With each Fun Pass, guests will be able to experience four of Destiny USA’s 29 participating entertainment and restaurant venues plus bonus admission to SEVEN local attractions.

Mumford, N.Y. - The sounds of fiddles, bagpipes, and bodhrans will fill the 19th-centrury village and Great Meadow at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s annual Celtic Faire, coming up Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. From the Scottish Highlands, Emerald Isles, and rugged Welsh coastline to the Genesee Valley, Celtic traditions and roots run deep. Visitors will find a pan-Celtic celebration of heritage music, dance, and authentic food and drink, with an artisan fair, clan booths, Highland Games, Irish dancing, a talk about tartan in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and more.

Cooperstown, N.Y. (June 17, 2024) - The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced the concert lineup for its 26th season, celebrating over two decades of bringing world-class music to the Cooperstown community. This season's roster promises to be one of the most diverse and exciting yet, featuring an array of artists and performances that will appeal to a broad spectrum of musical tastes.

Canandaigua, N.Y. (June 17, 2024) – Bristol Mountain is thrilled to announce the arrival of athletes from the Killington Mountain School (KMS) of Killington, Vermont, to train at its state-of-the-art water ramp facility this past week with a multi-day training camp. Athletes stayed at local hotels and spent time as tourists experiencing Canandaigua and the surrounding area during their down time. Completed in 2022 with support from Bristol Mountain Freestyle and the Greater Rochester Amateur Athletic Foundation, this facility is dedicated to advancing the skills of local and visiting freestyle skiers during the off-season.