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Unique Event on Black Ice Blends Skating with Fine and Decorative Art

Art of the Olympians Gallery to Open Celebrating Art, Culture and Sport

Lake Placid, N.Y. (August 29, 2023) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships will return to the Olympic Center in Lake Placid from October 4 through 8, 2023. The event will include an Art of the Olympians exhibit and other fine arts. All skating competitions and art exhibits are open to the public with complimentary admission.

Enjoy Gorgeous Fall Foliage on Your Bike!

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Looking for a fun, outdoor, three-day weekend getaway this Autumn? Get on your bike and enjoy peak Fall foliage on the first annual Saratoga Foliage Ride this October 7^th and 8^th. The Saratoga Regional YMCA and Saratoga non-profit Bikeatoga have teamed up to sponsor the event, which will feature some of Saratoga county’s most scenic routes at the most beautiful time of the year. Along the way, riders will see history and horse farms, pumpkins, cider donuts and more!…

Location: James Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad Street, Kinderhook, NY

Kinderhook, N.Y. -- 2023 First Columbians, the Columbia County Historical Society’s annual fund-raising gala, will be held at the James Vanderpoel House. Also known as the “House of History”, the Vanderpoel House is one of the county’s finest examples of Federal architecture and is located in the Village of Kinderhook. The festive, tented cocktail party takes place Saturday, September 9 from 5 to 7 pm, in the historic house and on the beautiful rear lawn.

New Paltz, N.Y. – Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces Dance on the Pond on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3pm. Dance on the Pond is an immersive performance around the pond and grounds at the home of Janice Pickering in New Paltz, NY. The performance will feature excerpts from Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s developing work Habit Formed. Wine and cheese will be served.

Long Island Antique Power Association to Join with Hallockville to Host Tractor Pulls, Hayride, Kiddie Train, Blacksmith and More!

Riverhead, N.Y. (August 28, 2023) --- An historic exhibit about Long Island agriculture leaders, the Talmages of Baiting Hollow, and tractor pulls, hayrides, a kiddie train ride, a sawmill, blacksmith and antique engine displays are among the new additions to the 42^nd Hallockville Country Fair, Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 in Riverhead.

New York, NY – Cube Art Fair, marking its 10th edition with the debut of an AI Art Fair, returns to New York City as a staple satellite fair during the highly anticipated Armory week. 

In a previous adaptation, prompted by COVID, the internationally acclaimed fair shifted from its traditional in-person format to become a digital art exhibition held in public spaces. Also widely known as the World’s Largest Public Art Fair, its transformative displays on iconic buildings and on hundreds of billboards in cities including New York, Miami, and Brussels have redefined conventional art exhibition norms.

Staten Island, NY -  From Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, 12-8 p.m, Historic Richmond Town will host its 43rd-Annual Richmond County Fair. Since 1895, the Richmond County Fair has been a staple of Staten Island, showcasing local products, entertainment, and competitions reflective of the borough’s vibrant community.

For 43 years, Historic Richmond Town has hosted this annual celebration, opening its landmark campus to over 15,000 visitors each Labor Day Weekend. The Richmond County Fair combines classic fairground festivities with a unique touch of Staten Island history, including signature demonstrations of historical trades by costumed interpreters.

Warren County Businesses Taking Advantage of Groundbreaking Video Platform

Lake George, N.Y. (August 25, 2023) – LakeGeorge.TV (LGTV), the first ever connected TV platform built for a travel destination, is delivering FREE MARKETING to over 400 tourism and hospitality businesses across Warren County.

LGTV promotes tourism and hospitality businesses 24/7, 365 days a year. It is available via Roku, AppleTV, iOS/Android apps, Mobile, Web and all other digital devices – free to businesses and consumers. Consumers can choose to create a free account to conveniently save their favorite videos to help plan their trips.

September 22-24

20% of each sale Benefitting North Creek Depot Museum

North Creek, NY- Each year the Adirondack Glassblowing Studio produces thousands of gorgeous blown glass pumpkins to create beautiful outdoor fall decor & events. ADK Glass partners with non-profits nationwide many weekends throughout the fall. September 22-24 is the fundraiser for the North Creek Depot Museum, at the ADK Glassblowing Studio.