The Beat

New York To Welcome Prestigious International Festival of Racing, Oct. 29-30, 2027

Revitalized Belmont Park Expected to Generate $1 Billion in Economic Impact  

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international festival. New York State and the New York Racing Association, Inc. are currently redeveloping Belmont Park, with a $455 million capital construction project set to result in a world-class racing and entertainment destination on Long Island. The historic venue has long been a pillar of New York’s horse racing tradition and is now poised to reach new heights.

Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Cold Spring Harbor

An evening of lively conversation with young influential voices in the worlds of American antiques and design

Schenectady, N.Y. – Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the US. The Hamilton Hill Arts Center (HHAC) introduced the celebration of Juneteenth to the Capital Region in 2001 and it has become an important community celebration in Schenectady and the entire Capital Region.

International Music Festival Celebrating Modern Classical Music

June 5-20, 2025 – Zankel Music Center, Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. -- Mostly Modern Festival (MMF) returns to Saratoga Springs for its Sixth Season from June 5-20, 2025, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus of Skidmore College. Co-founded by husband-and-wife team, composer Robert Paterson and violinist Victoria Paterson, the festival celebrates modern music paired with outstanding classics from the 20th and 21st century.

Auburn, NY (May 27, 2025) – There still are a handful of openings for workshops at Quilting by the Lake, an annual art quilt conference run by Schweinfurth Art Center that draws both faculty and students from around the country. The two-week event, running July 20 to Aug. 1, is located on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus in Geneva.

Visitors can use promo code “welovebilly” to receive $5 off on My Life: A Piano Man’s Journy tickets through June 6^th

Stony Brook, N.Y. (May 24, 2025) — It was recently announced that Billy Joel has canceled his concert tour due to health issues. In his honor, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced it will be offering Billy Joel fans a special discount on tickets purchased online and at the counter for its exclusive Billy Joel My Life: A Piano Man’s Journey at its Stony Brook Village museum, located at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook, NY.

Glens Falls, N.Y. - The Park Theater Foundation is pleased to announce its fifth annual free Summer Concert Series at the Crandall Park Bandshell each Friday evening (7-8:30pm) from June 27-August 1st, 2025. This is a FREE concert series that serves to enhance the accessibility of the arts within the local community.

Beacon, NY - The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) with its office & gallery at 150 Main Street in Beacon, NY has unveiled its 2025 touring and events season on Bannerman Island, promising a captivating array of experiences from now through October.

Interactive, Multimedia Exhibits at the Longshed Building Will Welcome Visitors During 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemoration

See Pictures of Waterway of Change Here; Free, Timed Ticketing Available Here  

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of “Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal,” an engaging new visitor experience at Canalside in Buffalo commemorating the Erie Canal Bicentennial. The 2,900-square-foot exhibit invites guests of all ages and abilities to explore Buffalo’s canal legacy through an inclusive and engaging lens. Housed in the Longshed building, Waterway of Change brings the canal’s layered history to life with short films, interactive touch screens, immersive audio, and historic artifacts. Complementing the indoor experience, a series of outdoor interpretive displays along the historic towpaths will offer visitors a deeper connection to this transformative chapter in New York’s story.

Lake George, N.Y. (May 21, 2025) - The Lake George Arts Project (LGAP) is thrilled to announce the line-up for its 2025 Summer Concert Series, a beloved tradition bringing free, live music to the shores of Lake George since 1979.