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Funding in place for conservation of a rare c.1771 oil painting to be featured in a new major exhibition

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Fort Ticonderoga, a museum, major cultural destination, and National Historic Landmark, has recently achieved its fundraising goal to conserve an oil-on-canvas painting. The full-length portrait of Frances (Fanny) Montresor-Buchanan-Allen-Penniman c.1771, was acquired in 1910, one of the museum’s earliest acquisitions. The painting is in need of professional conservation prior to display in 2025 as part of the upcoming annually rotating exhibition “A Revolutionary Anthology.” This exhibition is part of the museum’s national 250^th commemoration, running from 2024-2028.

Opening Night January 12, 2024

New York, NY –  SoHo Playhouse proudly presents the U.S. premiere of the Brighton Fringe Festival hit, Esther’s Revenge, running Off-Broadway as part of the 2024 International Fringe Encore Series. Opening night is January 12 with performances continuing through January 19.

Esther’s Revenge, written and directed by Kenneth Uphopho, and produced by Tope Sanni for PawStudios Africa, is an experiential play inspired by true life events of Esther who was reported to have murdered her white lover in 1953.

Rivers / Flow: Artists Connect and Embrace: Cinematic Moments by James Seward

Yonkers, NY (January 12, 2024) — The Hudson River Museum will open two exciting new exhibitions on February 2, 2024, taking the opportunity to celebrate the cultural, societal, and spiritual significance of rivers, while also examining the power and complexity of the embrace in iconic American cinema. …

In conjunction with the exhibition, The Met will host a talk with artist Sadie Barnette on January 13

Exhibition Dates: December 18, 2023–September 15, 2024; Exhibition Location: The Met Fifth Avenue, Gallery 851

New York, (January 12, 2024) — At a time when photographs are primarily shared and saved digitally, many artists are turning to snapshots in albums or pictures in archives as a source of inspiration. On view through September 15, 2024, the exhibition Don't Forget to Call Your Mother—the title is drawn from a photograph by Italian provocateur Maurizio Cattelan (born 1960)—consists of works in The Met collection from the 1970s to today that inspire reflection on the power of found objects and the complicated feelings of nostalgia and sentimentality they can conjure.

The First Total Eclipse Over New York State in 99 Years

Nearly Two Dozen State Agencies and Authorities Have Been Working with Local Governments to Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Experience

Path of Totality Will Traverse 29 Counties, The Rest of the State Will See 88 Percent to Over 99 Percent Coverage

With less than 100 days to go before the State’s first total eclipse in nearly a century, Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers and the State’s expected hundreds of thousands of visitors on its plans to ensure a safe, enjoyable and awe-inspiring experience.

On view through February 4, the paintings include the iconic Flaming June by Frederic Leighton, John Everett Millais’s The Escape of a Heretic, 1559, and Edward Burne-Jones’s Small Briar Rose Series

New York, N.Y. (January 9, 2024) -- New York, New York) An installation of five Victorian masterpieces from the collection of the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Puerto Rico, is entering its final weeks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. On display through February 4, 2024, the paintings have been on loan to The Met for over a year. This successful collaboration between the institutions includes the loan of Frederic Leighton’s Flaming June (1895), an icon of Victorian painting; John Everett Millais’s The Escape of a Heretic, 1559 (1857); and three scenes comprising the Small Briar Rose Series by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (all painted 1871–73).

Utica, NY - Oneida County Tourism (OCT), the official destination marketing organization for Oneida County, NY, is excited to announce its relocation to two brand-new offices, enhancing visitor experience and accessibility. At the end of 2023, OCT bid farewell to the Exit 31 Welcome Center and relocated to the historic Union Station in Utica. Additionally, three staff members have moved into the County Office Building, also in Utica.

23% increase crushes previous annual records and inspires dynamic experiences for more visitors

Orange County, N.Y. (Jan. 9, 2024) – The Orange County Tourism website, orangetourism.org, drew record-breaking traffic over the past year, surpassing 1 million annual visits for the first time.

The surge of website visits represented a 23% increase over 2022’s visits, which set the previous record. The increase was powered by a combination of Orange County’s many assets, County Executive Steven Neuhaus' Four Seasons Campaign to promote year-round tourism and marketing strategies from the Tourism Department.

Farmingdale, NY (January 8, 2024) - American Airpower Museum is partnering with the Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, offering internships for local high school students pursuing various careers in aviation.  One example is the current internship program for Aviation Operations Teacher Evan Damadeo's afternoon classes of graduating seniors.

Schenectady, NY (January 9, 2024) – The Schenectady County Historical Society is excited to announce its winter lineup of programming.

Whether visitors want to dive into local history topics via SCHS' Winter Speaker Series, bring the kids for a family program, get outside with an SCHS Full Moon Walks, or delve into Schenectady's Black History, SCHS has something for everybody this season.