Lake George, N.Y. – Town of Lake George officials announced today that construction continues on schedule for the “Repose of the Fallen” project involving the reinterment of the skeletal remains of 44 people who are believed to have been associated with the Continental Army when they died during the American Revolution 250 years ago. The remains will be interred in a new memorial located in Lake George Battlefield State Park that will be dedicated during a public ceremony on Friday, May 22.
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Offering access to 2000-acres of Historic Adventure, Boat Tours, Breathtaking Gardens, Family Programs, New Exhibits, and More
The Campaign of 1776: May 2-October 25, 2026 Tuesday-Sunday
Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Fort Ticonderoga is a must-see destination, a center of learning, and an interactive, multi-faceted experience. Daily programs bring to life our nation’s founding history and the many signature stories that unfolded here through interactive programs and world-class museum exhibits, boat tours on Lake Champlain, a powerhouse lineup of signature events, premium behind-the-scenes programs, curated group experiences, lush historic gardens, Mount Defiance tours, hands-on family activities, & more!…
Immersive New Play to Have World Premiere
Apr 22, 2026
IN THE DEVIL’S HANDS
Performing at the New Performance Space Zoopraxic in Long Island City, May 20 – June 7
Long Island City, N.Y. - Travel back to the 1940s Channel Islands in Helen Banner’s electrifying new play In the Devil’s Hands, making its world premiere. Banner also directs and serves as production designer. Layering voices from the past and present, this intimate, immersive production features live sound performance by composer Joshua Dumas.
The Olana Partnership Celebrates Frederic Church’s 200th Birthday with Free Public Event at Olana
Apr 22, 2026
Saturday, May 2
Stewart’s Shops to Provide Free Ice Cream to Honor Church’s Birthday
Hudson, New York (April 22, 2026) – The Olana Partnership invites the public to celebrate the 200th birthday of Frederic Church with a free afternoon of art, music, and nature activities at Olana State Historic Site on Saturday, May 2 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Fitz and the Tantrums, Vertical Horizon to headline third and final Belmont on Broadway celebration
Apr 21, 2026
Free concert to be held June 3 on Broadway in Saratoga Springs
New ticketed VIP Pre-show to feature comedian Chelsea Handler at UPH
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Fitz and the Tantrums will perform at the 2026 Belmont on Broadway event in downtown Saratoga Springs as the city hosts this special celebration for the last time. Supporting act Vertical Horizon will open the free, outdoor show on June 3, the start of this year’s Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.
Riverhead, N.Y. -- Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber -- from raw fleece to finished textile -- at its historic North Fork campus.
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance Returns to New York
Apr 21, 2026
The Winter’s Tale at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, June 10–11, 2026
New York, NY - Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance (CLD) returns to New York City with performances of its acclaimed full-length theater-dance work, The Winter’s Tale, on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 PM at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 W 37th Street, NYC). Set to an original score by renowned composer Martin Bresnick, conducted by Lisa Moore and performed live each evening by a sextet chamber ensemble,The Winter’s Tale exemplifies CLD’s longstanding commitment to the dynamic interplay between dance and live music.
Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Voucher Distributions Return to Citizens Branches and Community Sites Across All Five Boroughs with Expanded Access
Kickoff Celebration and Summer Fridays Celebrate the People of New York City and the Revitalized Delacorte Theater
New York, N.Y. (April 21, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham), alongside returning Shakespeare For the City Presenting Partner Citizens, will welcome more New Yorkers than ever this summer to SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY taking place in parks and plazas across New York City and at the revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Running from May 22 through September 8, the summer celebration will bring free world-class theater to more than 130,000 people across the city, with productions of ROMEO & JULIET, THE WINTER’S TALE, and AS YOU LIKE IT, with an original Public Works production to be announced. The Jerome L. Greene Foundation returns as Lead Sponsor of Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Works by Diane Arbus, Carl Chiarenza, Zig Jackson, Tseng Kwong Chi, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, and others strengthen the museum’s holdings
Rochester, N.Y. (April 21, 2026) — The George Eastman Museum’s Department of Photography has acquired over 900 works through purchase and gift in 2025. As one of the oldest photography collections in the world, the museum continually adds to its holdings, which include objects pre-dating the introduction of the medium in 1839 through to the present day. The collection encompasses works made in all major photographic processes, from daguerreotype to digital, and for a wide range of purposes, including amateur pursuit, artistic enterprise, scientific inquiry, and documentary record.
Rochester, NY (April 21, 2026) — The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the community to its annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day on Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., featuring free admission and an afternoon of music, art, culture, and community with performances, presentations, and hands-on activities for all ages. During the free event, visitors can explore current exhibitions including Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, Picasso and the Progressive Proof, and Rashid Johnson: The Hikers in the Media Arts Watch Gallery—along with the full breadth of MAG’s permanent collection.