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Lakeside Picnic Fundraiser to Highlight Elevated Meat Products with Five Opportunities to Win Extensive Packages Furnished by Palmer Food Services

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 7, 2026) – Kick off the unofficial start of summer on Sunday, May 31 at Hotel Canandaigua Tapestry Collection by Hilton with an unforgettable afternoon of smoke, sizzle and lakeside views at the first-annual Certified Angus Beef® Bash event presented by Nolan’s Catering. From 1-4 pm guests are invited to sample an array of BBQ-forward plates highlighting Certified Angus Beef® cuts furnished by Palmer Food Services, partake in five, extensive meat raffle packages to benefit The Spot, all while embracing the indie-style country sounds by local musician Claudia Hoyser.

Landmark evening will also honor Founder Stephen Apkon and Director of Development Judy Exton for their vision and leadership, in support of JBFC’s film and education programs

Pleasantville, NY (May 7, 2026)—The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a Gala on Friday, June 12, honoring Carrie Coon, JBFC Founder Stephen Apkon, and JBFC Director of Development Judy Exton.

World Premiere Musicals, a new partnership with TheaterWorksUSA and So Much More… including the return of the New2NY Series

 New York, NY (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) – The York Theatre (Joseph Hayward, Producing Artistic Director, Wendy Hall, General Manager) proudly unveils its 2026–2027 season, which includes two new musicals TRULY, HOWARD HUGHES and KILGALLEN, plus the return of the New2NY Series, reaffirming The York’s mission to develop, produce, and celebrate new musical theatre. The York is also pleased to announce a partnership with TheaterWorksUSA that brings their work to The York’s current home The Theater at St. Jean’s (entrance on 150 East 76^th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue.) …

Glens Falls, N.Y. - The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) will present the works of artists Noah Bonesteel and Katie Langford in Show IV: Meet Me in the Woods, May 22-June 24. The opening reception takes place on Friday, May 22, 5-7pm; all are invited to meet these accomplished young contemporary artists and celebrate their work.

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 7, 2026) – As it marks six decades as a premier cultural destination, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) today announced a series of special initiatives and promotions celebrating its landmark 60^th anniversary season. Highlights include the debut of a new visual arts exhibition, This Place Loves You Back, alongside a limited-edition Fireworks on the Lawn Stewart’s Shops ice cream flavor, a collection of vintage Milton Glaser poster prints, and a special “Anniversary Night” celebration commemorating SPAC’s 1966 opening.

The show features paintings and sculptures by artist Kahori Kamiya, whose work dissolves the boundaries between self, memory, and other. A co-exhibition features the work of Spanish photographer Ruben Tomas: provocative storytelling through the lens of soulful intuition.

Newburgh, NY — Artist Kahori Kamiya’s paintings and sculptures explore an otherworldly sense of collective memory, quiet longing, and the unseen emotional layers carried through one’s body; these core themes are present in her new exhibit, “Darling, Stay Close,” opening July 18 and running through August 23 at GRIT Gallery in Newburgh, NY.

Clinton, NY - In honor of Pride Month, the Oneida County Pride Alliance (OCPA) is hosting a fun-filled Pride Weekend the first weekend in June. The festivities will center around OCPA’s fourth annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June 6th from 10am - 4pm at the Clinton Arena. The free, family-friendly event will have something for everyone, with dozens of vendor and community resource booths, food trucks, performances, and more! Applications are still open for vendors, community organizations, volunteers, and performers through May 15th.

Performances Begin with a Joseph Papp Free Performance on Wednesday, May 13 and Now Will Run Through Sunday, June 28;
Official Press Opening is Thursday, June 4

New York, N.Y. (May 6, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) has announced a one-week extension ahead of the world premiere production of GIRL, INTERRUPTED, written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen. The new stage adaptation features music by Aimee Mann, with choreography by Sonya Tayeh and direction by Jo Bonney. GIRL, INTERRUPTED will begin performances in The Public’s Martinson Hall on Wednesday, May 13 with a Joseph Papp Free Performance. The production will now run through Sunday, June 28 with an official opening night on Thursday, June 4.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2PM

In-person: Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home

Hyde Park, N.Y. -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will present the next program in the Library’s year-long film series “Hollywood Goes to War” with a screening of FOUR JILLS IN A JEEP (1944) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. This is a free public event, but registration is required.

Tarrytown, NY (May 6, 2026) — Summer on the Hudson begins at The Sailhouse as its highly anticipated Summer Stage returns Memorial Day Weekend, bringing live music to the waterfront Thursday through Sunday all season long.

Set against sweeping views of the Hudson River and the Mario Cuomo Bridge, The Sailhouse transforms into one of Westchester’s most dynamic summer destinations—where live music, sunset cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere define the night.