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Corning, NY – The Rockwell Museum has been awarded a $95,000 capital design grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the design of a transformative renovation and expansion of the Museum’s second-floor galleries. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $82 million to 132 arts and culture facilities across New York State.

Benefiting the Sullivan County NAACP

Hurleyville, NY – The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is proud to welcome Music in Common back to Hurleyville on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Following a memorable Black History Month appearance at HPAC earlier this year, the nationally acclaimed nonprofit returns with an all-new program that continues its mission of using music, storytelling, and conversation to foster understanding across communities.

Photos are available here. Photo credit A. Kelly Photography

Wilmington, NY (July 15, 2026) - The fifth annual Wilmington Mountain Music Fest returns Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Wilmington Ball Park, with performances beginning at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $25 online or in person at Little Supermarket and the Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau in Wilmington through July 23, with tickets available at the gate for $30. Children under 10 are free.

Brooklyn, NY (July 14, 2026) — The Brooklyn Book Festival and Brooklyn Literary Council revealed a dynamic and international list of authors participating in this year’s 21st Festival Day (Sunday, Sept. 27), Children’s Day (Saturday, Sept. 26) and Virtual Festival Day (online Sunday, Sept. 20). The Festival additionally announced award-winning novelist Amitav Ghosh as the recipient of the 2026 Best of Brooklyn (BoBi) Award to be presented at the annual award ceremony in September. Mexican digital artist and illustrator Jaque Jours created the Festival’s 2026 art poster.

Little Falls, NY – The Little Falls Cheese Festival has announced Saturday, October 3 as the date for this year’s Cheese Festival. The festival is a welcoming, fun-filled day along Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring New York State cheesemakers, gourmet foods, craft beverages, live music, and plenty of delicious reasons to bring friends and family along.

With free performances September 4-8

PRESS KIT

New York, N.Y. (July 14, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced casting today for Public Works’ PUBLIC RECORD, a new original production by Public Works based on a concept by Emily Lim and Dan Canham, originally developed by Public Works partner Public Acts at the U.K.’s National Theatre, Sunderland Culture, and Sunderland Empire.

Tupper Lake Golf photos are available here.

Tupper Lake, NY (July 14, 2026) - The 77th Annual Tupper Lake Open Pro-Am Golf Tournament will take place August 7–9 at the historic Tupper Lake Golf Club, welcoming golfers of all skill levels to participate in one of the premier golf events in the Adirondacks.

Gansevoort, NY - The Park Theater Foundation presents Bands & Brews, a brand new one-day summer festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 4-9pm at The Barn at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery. Experience an unforgettable summer afternoon filled with outstanding performances, farm-to-glass craft beer, and delicious food in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Waterford, N.Y. --- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the NYS Canal Corporation invite youth and families from across New York State to participate in Erie Canalway Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. Free events and activities are being hosted at 15 canal sites and museums throughout the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.