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May 6, 7, 8, at The Strand in Hudson Falls, New York

Hudson Falls, N.Y. — Neal Herr knows money can’t buy him love, but watching “Ballet with the Beatles” inspired him to write about it. The result is “Zigzag,” a romantic comedy featuring 20 of Herr’s best relationship songs written throughout his 50-year career. The show opens May 6 for a three-day, four-performance run at The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls, New York.

Through song and dance, “Zigzag” tells the nuanced story of aging Cowboy and Butterfly, who look back on their young romance, which was complicated by Cowboy’s boss, Tender, and Butterfly’s abusive manager, Bruce.

Watkins Glen, N.Y. - Watkins Glen Area Chamber members and community members are invited to Farm Sanctuary, the country’s first farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization, on May 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a special program entitled Compassionate Connections. The event showcases the rescued animals who spend their days at Farm Sanctuary, digging in the dirt, basking in the sun, and napping in straw. Farm Sanctuary is located at 3100 Aikens Road, Watkins Glen, NY. Reservations are required and may be made online at https://tinyurl.com/WGC-FarmSanc-Reg. All proceeds benefit Farm Sanctuary.

Orange County, N.Y. (April 20, 2022) – With LEGOLAND® New York Resort now open, Orange County, N.Y. holds a brighter spot on the map for family fun. But the Northeast’s first theme park in four decades is only one of a host of destinations in the county where families can find fun, adventure and history.

“When families look for places to make memories together, Orange County, N.Y. has it all!” said Amanda Dana, Director of Orange County Tourism and Film. “Theme parks, woods to hike in, boating, fishing and museums to explore history from this country’s earliest days are all right here. With so much to see and do it just makes sense to book a night or two at one of our many kid-friendly lodging destinations and make a weekend out of it. You’ll want to come back again and again!”…

Newburgh, NY (April 21, 2022) -- After a brief hiatus, the Newburgh Volunteer Fair returns on May 7^th. The Newburgh community is doing many positive things and you can be a part of it! Come to the Newburgh Volunteer Fair at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on Saturday, May 7th, from 11 AM until 2 PM to explore the many projects and organizations in your community, and how you can share in helping those efforts.

George Washington: Perspectives on His Life and Legacy Offers Picture of Revolutionary War General and First President

Newburgh, N.Y. -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission today announced the opening of a new, nearly completely digital exhibit at George Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. The exhibit, George Washington: Perspectives on His Life and Legacy, is the state park system’s first exhibit that is completely available in Spanish and English, and the first installed as part of the Our Whole History initiative to bring forward the under-told stories of all the people who lived at State Historic Sites.

From April 19-24^th, The Shops at Hudson Yards will host “Replenish, Recycle & Restore” celebrating sustainability and wellness with curated panels, workshops and more in partnership with Earth Day Initiative

New York, N.Y. - “Replenish, Recycle & Restore” at The Shops at Hudson Yards will feature daily programming from April 19-24^th that explores how to tune into yourself, your surroundings and make a positive environmental impact, including: panel discussions about non-toxic lifestyle and clean beauty, sound bath meditations, free fitness classes, aura readings and aura photography sessions. The week will culminate with the three-day ‘Earth Day 2022 at Hudson Yards’ event from April 22-24. The event, featuring a partnership with The Shops at Hudson Yards, Earth Day Initiative and Volkswagen of America, will showcase sustainable solutions and expert and activist voices that will help shape our path toward climate action.

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (4/18/22) —  Staatsburgh State Historic Site will host volunteers for another annual spring day of volunteerism at as part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide on Saturday, May 7.

I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event to improve and enhance New York’s state parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire state park system and its needs. Volunteers from across the state will participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks and historic sites. Volunteers will celebrate New York’s state park system by cleaning up park lands and beaches, planting trees and gardens, restoring trails and wildlife habitat, removing invasive species, and working on site improvement projects.

“A Horse’s Life at Staatsburgh”

Staatsburg, N.Y. (4/20/22) — From spirited thoroughbreds to sturdy work horses and gentle cart ponies, Staatsburgh was an equine world.  On May 14, 15, and 21, at 10:00am, Staatsburgh staff will lead a walk for children and their families on the grounds of Staatsburgh and talk about the many roles that horses played on a Gilded Age estate. The staff will show historic photographs of horses on the estate, including photos of children riding at Staatsburgh over 100 years ago.

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Macedon, NY. (April 18^th, 2022) —Long Acre Farms will open for their 29th season at 10:00am on Friday, April 29^th 2022. The Farm’s opening weekend will continue through Sunday, May 1^st and will feature a local can drive! Guests who bring a non-perishable good on their day of visit throughout opening weekend will receive a $5 Back 40 pass to be used that day (regular $9pp ages 3+). 2022 season passes are currently on sale online, and will also be available for guests to purchase in-person.