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Astoria, New York (April 9, 2026) — Museum of the Moving Image announces major summer film programs, including a series celebrating films about, for, and by the American people to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary; a focus on Philippine nonfiction; a retrospective of Brian De Palma; a look at the culture wars of the 1980s and ’90s as reflected in film, timed to coincide with Isaac Butler’s new book The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America’s Culture Wars; and its annual summer festival of 70mm films.

Saratoga looks to build on 2025 Top 5 national ranking

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. –Discover Saratoga is proud to announce that Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Summer Travel Destination. The national award highlights destinations that deliver unforgettable warm-weather escapes through a mix of culture, outdoor recreation, entertainment and family-friendly experiences. Voting is open from Monday, April 13 at noon EDT through Monday, May 11 at 11:59 a.m. EDT.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Tickets are on sale for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 10^th annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 2. Join us from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a spectacular Derby-themed fundraiser featuring delicious samplings of local brews and spirits, as well as signature bites from local restaurants. While exploring the Museum and its exhibits, guests will enjoy entertainment in the Hall of Fame before a live airing of the running of the Kentucky Derby.

With Anniversary Tasting Experience, New Digital Upgrades, Spring Releases, and Fresh New Restobar Offerings

Queensbury / Lake George, N.Y. (April 2026) — Adirondack Winery is raising a glass to 18 incredible years in business with a month of celebration, innovation, and springtime flavor.

Rochester, NY (April 9, 2026) — A collaboration between the Disability EmpowHer Network and the Memorial Art Gallery is helping ensure that more members of the community can safely experience and engage with the arts—both in everyday moments and in times of emergency.

The initiative began through EmpowHer Camp, a leadership program where participants design community impact projects addressing real barriers faced by disabled people. Payton Roselli, a young artist herself, chose to focus her project on accessibility within art spaces, centering on a critical but often overlooked question: how people with disabilities safely evacuate public spaces.

Lake George, NY (April 2026) — Fort William Henry Hotel invites guests to experience the outdoors like never before at its 1st Annual Sportsman’s Game Dinner, taking place Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Carriage House in Lake George.

A Rare Hudson Valley Appearance from the World-Renowned Spanish Flamenco Company

Saugerties, NY — Internationally acclaimed flamenco company Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca brings its newest work, Agua Fresca, to The Local for a rare and intimate Hudson Valley engagement,  following an exhilarating 10-show run at New York City’s iconic Joe’s Pub. The show features up-and-coming flamenco artists and veteran company members alike, including dancers, guitar, and vocals, in a performance directed and choreographed by the critically acclaimed Soledad Barrio and Martín Santangelo.

Saratoga Springs, NY — This summer, the mystical meets the experiential in a one-of-a-kind daytime event designed to intrigue, inspire, and immerse. Evolve Today Events, founded by event curator and paranormal creative Shelley Pettit, will present “Haunted in New York; A Curated Paranormal and Metaphysical Experience” on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

New arts space launches with Fine Arts Weekend and inaugural Catskills-inspired exhibition.

Claryville, N.Y. — An icon of the Catskills is entering a new chapter. Frost Valley YMCA has announced the transformation of Forstmann Castle into a dedicated arts and exhibition space, opening the doors of this historic landmark to new audiences and creative possibilities. The Gallery at Forstmann Castle will officially debut during Frost Valley’s first-ever Fine Arts Weekend, with a public reception and artisan market on Saturday, May 9, 2026.