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The 11^th Annual Holiday Market will take place on November 28^th-29^th & December 5^th-6^th

Bethel, NY (October 7, 2020) – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, today announced the return of its annual Holiday Market. For the first time ever, the event will take place on two consecutive weekends: Saturday and Sunday, November 28^th and 29^th and December 5^th and 6^th.

Each weekend will showcase a completely different selection of vendors. This guarantees an exciting and diverse shopping experience to guests each weekend, allows ample spacing between vendors to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for vendors and guests, as well as enable Bethel Woods to support as many local makers as possible. …

Celebrate with your favorite Seneca Lake wine!

Watkins Glen, NY – Drink Local Wine Week began in 2008 as a grassroots effort of wine bloggers and writers who were seeking to promote local wine from areas that may be thought of as under the radar. Now, more than ever, it is important to support local wineries, and “Drink Local Wine Week” (October 11 – 17, 2020), gives you the perfect opportunity to do so!

If you want to visit and show your support in person, wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail remain open, safe, and compliant with all rules and regulations. The slower pace of seated tastings and flight-style service has been a welcome change for visitors.

Hudson, NY – With a focus on music as a healing force, Hudson Hall is proud to announce a special edition of the annual Hudson Jazz Festival from November 13 – December 20, 2020. Curated by Cat Henry, the festival celebrates the enduring vision of Alice and John Coltrane, whose relationship and creative output symbolize artistic achievement and Black excellence. In an effort to lift spirits in a turbulent time and encourage visitation to support local businesses, the festival has been shifted from its usual President’s Day weekend schedule to five energizing weekends of Live from Hudson Hall Facebook Live streamed music, and free exhibitions, film, talks, and events to engage and enrich our community starting November 13, 2020.

Tug Hill, N.Y. – Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT) is excited to kick off its three-year campaign, Tug Hill FOR Tomorrow. A campaign to save what matters most.

“This year, more than ever, people see that getting outside is critical to their health and wellbeing. That has meant a surge of interest in finding trails and accessible public open space.” Said Linda Garrett executive director of THTLT. “And it has also brought the realization that we need to create more trails, and public conservation areas, close to home.” …

Kinderhook, New York – Rangers at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site are excited to offer an at-home Ranger Time program for children ages two through five!

This is an exciting time to learn about Martin Van Buren and what made him important. This program is designed to introduce children to elections, voting, and making important decisions through hands-on activities. Ranger Maryalice will use children’s books and fun crafts to help families learn about topics such as:

What does the President do?
Presidential campaigns
The process of voting

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Special fundraising video will be available October 22^nd for 72 hours.

Bethel, NY (October 5^th, 2020) – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, today announced that the nonprofit cultural organization, together with a talented collection of Broadway stars, Emmy and Tony winners, and songwriters proudly presents Broadway Boosts Bethel on October 22nd at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Tony Award-winner BD Wong (M.Butterfly, Father of the Bride, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), this special fundraising video combines Broadway talent with the Center’s historic legacy, featuring artists performing songs from the Sixties of their choosing.

Oyster Bay, New York – Planting Fields Foundation (“Planting Fields” or “the Foundation”) has opened two new Coe Hall estate tours.

The new estate tours are entitled, “A View from Coe Hall” and “A Place to Rest Your Head”. These new experiences in Coe Hall represent the first time in nearly three decades that the estate tours have been recreated and renewed. Each tour was reviewed in a rigorous testing process with the Foundation’s experienced guides and docents. Each tour tells a distinct story about the founders, the family, the love and legacy of art, architecture, horticulture, and preservation. “A View from Coe Hall” has also been crafted to ensure full accessibility to visitors with mobility devices and will take visitors to the Cloister Garden as well as select rooms within the house.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held today, October 8; Museum members preview on Friday, October 9

Rochester, N.Y., October 8, 2020—The George Eastman Museum officially cut the ribbon to open its new Thomas Tischer Visitor Center this morning at a 10 a.m. press conference. The Thomas Tischer Visitor Center includes the ESL Federal Credit Union Pavilion, which will serve as the museum’s new main entrance, located next to the Dryden Theatre. The transformative project, costing more than $5 million, was made possible by funding from a combination of philanthropy from individuals and private foundations, local corporate support, and a grant from the State of New York.