NEWSLETTER
Dreams In Action: A Night of African Inspired Elegance
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Brooklyn Children’s Museum Rooftop
Will Honor Four Recipients with first Impact & Excellence Awards
Brooklyn, NY, (April 17, 2023) – K. Osei Williams, Executive Director of Brooklyn’s revered Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc., has announced they will host their inaugural fundraising Dreams In Action: A Night of African-Inspired Elegance Gala at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum Rooftop on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Albany, NY – The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is thrilled to announce the transformation of its annual Lupine Fest into a month-long celebration, taking place throughout May. This exciting change comes in response to the overwhelming enthusiasm and support from the community, making Lupine Fest 2024 a must-attend event for nature lovers of all ages.
Love Your ADK campaign encourages important environmental practices
Lake Placid, NY (April 17, 2024) - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) encourages all who appreciate the Adirondack region of upstate New York to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by committing to principles that help ensure environmental sustainability and stewardship. Increased visitation during the recent total solar eclipse serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of environmental preservation.
The home + garden brand has moved into the Garden’s gift shop space
Brooklyn, NY – Anthropologie Group’s home and garden brand, Terrain, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) announced today the opening of Terrain at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a new immersive retail experience located within BBG’s storied 52-acre landscape. The partnership is rooted in a shared passion for horticulture and both partners’ authority in their respective domains. It is the first store of its kind for Terrain and a new retail concept for a cultural institution such as BBG. …
Earth Day Celebration and Hike the Highlands
Cornwall, NY – Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with the Hudson Highlands Nature Center on Saturday, April 20! This special day kicks off with “Hike the Highlands” at 9am, followed by the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11am-3pm. This exciting day has something for people of all ages and interests, and will take place at the Nature Center’s Outdoor Discovery Campus location: 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall, off Angola Road. …
Syracuse, NY (April 15, 2024) – Star Trek fans in the Syracuse area will have a rare opportunity to meet living legend William Shatner in person at Destiny USA. Destiny USA and Cooperstown Connection are hosting the event on Saturday, May 4th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (with VIP arrival at 12:30 PM) in the Canyon at Destiny USA. During this time, William Shatner will be signing merchandise, taking photos, and meeting his fans.
A Celebration of Sustainability, Connection, and Quality
Geneva, N.Y. – Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, a one-stop Finger Lakes destination featuring three unique wineries, a microbrewery, and a cafe, is unveiling a fresh look for its estate wines. This new label design reflects the winery's commitment to exceptional quality, environmental responsibility, and the spirit of shared experiences.
Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Shares Preliminary Direct Spend Estimates From Eclipse Weekend Overnight Visitation
Lake Placid, NY (April 15, 2024) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has reviewed and calculated the estimated direct spend of Essex County overnight visitation during the total solar eclipse. Initial estimates are valued at more than $2.7 million.
Includes Craft Cocktail Happy Hour with Award-Winning Spirits
Lake George, NY — Adirondack Pub & Brewery and High Peaks Distilling LLC are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new event this summer — the Lake George Wednesday Markets.
This vibrant weekly event, brought to you by the organizers of Lake George Village Oktoberfest, is set to take place at 1 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845, in the parking lot at High Peaks Distilling.
Apr 16, 2024
Frederic Church’s Rarely Seen Memorial Landscape Paintings Debut at Olana State Historic Site in New Exhibition, Afterglow
Afterglow Considers How Landscapes Provide Reflection and Healing
Hudson, NY – The Olana Partnership announced today that this season’s special exhibition Afterglow: Frederic Church and the Landscape of Memory will open May 12 in the Sharp Family Gallery at Olana State Historic Site. Afterglow brings together for the first time a series of intimate memorial landscapes painted by Church, 19th-century America’s foremost landscape painter, and highly personal family artifacts – never before exhibited -- from Olana’s collections.
