The Beat

Beatrice Glow: When Our Rivers Meet on view at the New-York Historical Society March 29 – August 18, 2024

New York, NY (February 6, 2024)—This March, the New-York Historical Society presents new work by artist-in-residence Beatrice Glow, which draws on her research into the Museum and Library’s vast collections. Beatrice Glow: When Our Rivers Meet reckons with the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in present-day Lower Manhattan, from both local and global perspectives.

Yonkers, NY (February 5, 2024) —Hudson River Museum is celebrating the Year of the Dragon at its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 17, 11am–5pm. Join us for performances, traditional Asian arts and crafts, demonstrations, and much more! All performances and workshops are free with general admission; Planetarium shows and Glenview tours are ticketed.

With Music & Artistic Director YANNICK NÉZET-SÉGUIN

Stunning roster of international conductors including FABIO LUISI, DALIA STASEVSKA, and ANTHONY PARNTHER for their SPAC debuts and the return of DAVID ROBERTSON and XIAN ZHANG

Iconic masterpieces highlight the season including A 100^th Anniversary Celebration of Rhapsody in Blue with MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO

Carmina burana with ALBANY PRO MUSICA

Popular film nights return with HARRY POTTER and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert and a 30^th Anniversary Celebration of Disney’s THE LION KING in Concert

Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces the return of The Philadelphia Orchestra to its summer home in Saratoga for a three-week residency from July 31- August 17. The artistically ambitious season will feature a mix of masterworks from the classical cannon, alongside SPAC premieres and appearances by a diverse and international slate of today’s most exciting artists and conductors.

Chautauqua County, N.Y. – For the first time in almost a century, a Total Solar Eclipse will take place in New York State and Chautauqua County will be in the path of 100% totality for viewing! The Eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8th, 2024 between 2:04 pm and 4:31pm and reach totality at 3:17 pm for approximately 4 minutes. With a total eclipse happening every hundred years or so, this is truly a once in a lifetime event! …

A Retrospective Solo Show Exploring How Spirituality Intertwines with Eastern Inspired Art Practices to Heal Loss and Foster Both Reflection and Compassion

Yonkers, NY (February 5, 2024) – On view from February 3 - March 15 at Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Art Gallery is Beyond the Physical, a retrospective solo show featuring the highly awarded works of artist Roshan Houshmand, an Iranian/American artist who was born and raised in the Philippines.

Auburn, N.Y. - “The formal opening of the Cayuga Museum of History and Art today is an event whose importance will be increasingly realized as the various departments get into full swing. When functioning properly, a museum is not a show place merely, but a work place and a recreational place. It offers not simply an opportunity to see and enjoy the finished productions of artists but also a chance to participate in the creation of beauty.” – Auburn Citizen; October 16, 1936…

The Maid & The Mesmerizer

February 29 - March 16 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres

New York, N.Y. - Yearning for adventure, a spirited actress falls in love with a stage hypnotist in Patricia Lynn’s new play The Maid & The Mesmerizer. The World Premiere runs February 29 - March 16 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres. Opening night is slated for Friday, March 1 at 8pm. Jenn Susi directs with Lynn playing The Maid and Patrick T. Horn playing the role of The Mesmerizer in the two-hander play.

February 15 / 15 de FEBRERO  at Olana State Historic Site

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will hold its February FREE Third Thursday on February 15 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Olana State Historic Site. Olana Third Thursdays are monthly days of free tours and programs for all ages. 

On February 15 at 11:00 am, join a special free Lunch & Learn celebrating Black History Month, led by Paul and Mary Liz Stewart from the Underground Railroad Education Center. …

Museum Will Open For a Special Day with New Exhibitions

Stony Brook, NY (February 6, 2024) - Love is in the air at the Long Island Museum (LIM) this Valentine's Day as we invite art enthusiasts, couples, and the community to join us for a special day filled with creativity and romance. On February 14th the museum will open its doors to showcase captivating exhibitions: The Power of Two: Artists Couples of Long Island and Painting Partnership: Reynold and Joan Ruffins.