NEWSLETTERAug 12, 2026
Projects Led by Indigenous, Black, and Immigrant-Led Community Land Trusts and Farm Partners
Finger Lakes, N.Y. - Khuba International’s Farming for Freedom Trail event will be held on Freedom Weekend, the first weekend of October each year. This year, the farm hop event will be held on October 2-4 at locations throughout the Finger Lakes.
Governor's Cup Presented to Ryan William Vineyard from the Finger Lakes Wine Region
Weis Vineyards from the Finger Lakes Wine Region Named Winery of the Year
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine industry. Ryan William Vineyard from the Finger Lakes earned the prestigious Governor’s Cup for their 2025 Pinot Blanc while Weis Vineyards from the Finger Lakes was awarded Winery of the Year. This is the third consecutive year and the fourth time overall that Weis Vineyards has been awarded Winery of the Year. The winners were announced this evening during a special live virtual event hosted by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF).
Free garden admission, discounted programs, sunrise views, Japanese taiko drumming, and calligraphy highlight August 29th celebration
Millbrook, NY — Innisfree Garden will welcome residents of Northeast Dutchess County for its Late Summer Community Day on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The day offers local residents free garden admission, discounted tickets to two special workshops, and an opportunity to experience Innisfree at the quiet first light of dawn.
Immersive experience with sound practitioner Ben Brown invites participants to slow down, listen deeply, and experience the garden in a new way
Millbrook, NY — On Saturday, August 22, Innisfree Garden will welcome sound practitioner and visual artist Ben Brown for Sound Bath for Peace, an immersive, after-hours listening experience set within the nationally significant landscape in Millbrook.
A Vintage-Inspired Escape to the Finger Lakes
New package taps into the growing love of antiquing, vintage shopping and travel built around the thrill of the find
Canandaigua, N.Y. (August 11, 2026) – As travelers increasingly trade mass-produced souvenirs for one-of-a-kind finds and experiences with a story, The Lake House on Canandaigua is giving guests a new reason to explore the Finger Lakes.
Aug 11, 2026
A special exhibition of works exploring the editorial research and experimental practice of prolific Italian publisher Corraini Edizioni
New York, N.Y. (August 11, 2026) – School of Visual Arts (SVA), next month, will welcome “Building Books,” a special exhibition of works exploring the editorial research and experimental practice of prolific Italian publisher Corraini Edizioni.
Aug 11, 2026
New York, NY – Crawl Space Plays presents Michael Gardner’s world premiere theatrical adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s scandalous novella, Les Enfants Terribles, directed by Gardner, running September 10 - October 4, 2026 for 21 performances in a limited engagement at East Village Basement, located at 321 East 9th Street in New York City. Opening night is September 12 at 7pm.
Colonie, N.Y. -, Colonie Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey, the Colonie Town Board and the Friends of Pruyn House will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of our annual “Old Fashioned Sunday” at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham NY, on Sunday September 13th from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The public is invited to this FREE event which will be held rain or shine.
New York, N.Y. - From the creators of Garfeld: The Musical (A Garfield Parody) comes McMusical, a brand-new, unhinged satirical romp making its first developmental production at Theater for the New City, September 17–20, 2026.
Aug 11, 2026
Enhanced poolside amenities, new dining destinations, live entertainment and family-friendly programming reinforce the Catskills' appeal as a premier destination for summer getaways.
Callicoon, N.Y. – As Sullivan County welcomes another busy summer tourism season, The Villa Roma Resort is expanding its outdoor resort experience with upgraded pool amenities, premium cabanas, new dining concepts, live entertainment and digital guest conveniences, creating new reasons for visitors to spend more time exploring the Catskills while supporting the region's growing reputation as a four-season destination.
