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Events at More Than 80 State Parks, Historic Sites, Wildlife Areas, Canal Trails and Public Lands on New Year's Day 

Kick Off the New York State Park Centennial Celebration with a Day in Nature 

Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to spend time in the outdoors this holiday season and celebrate the New Year at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, canal trails, and public lands across the Empire State on January 1, 2024. The 13th annual First Day Hikes program is offering varied hike options for people at more than 80 locations across the state to enjoy. …

Conducted by Gil Rose and featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus

Tickets on sale Friday, December 15 at 10AM

Lewiston, N.Y. -  Celebrating its 50th season, Artpark will present  one of the world’s favorite operas, Giacomo Puccini’s TOSCA, in the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Friday, July 12 at 7:00PM & Sunday, July 14 2:00PM in 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15 at 10AM. Reserved seats begin at $39.

Mumford, N.Y. (December 15, 2023) – Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, has announced plans for four days of festivities (April 5 – 8) leading up to and including the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, when the living history museum is in the path of totality. The largest museum of its kind in New York State, GCV&M will offer a number of once-in-a-century experiences for the total solar eclipse centered around how Americans historically experienced and interpreted eclipses and astronomical happenings.

Hudson, NY (December 14, 2023) -- Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces an invigorating winter/spring series of events that enliven the senses and engage the body, mind, spirit, and community through the arts.

Running until April 14, the season brings world-class musicians to Hudson Hall’s beautiful 1855 stage, including masterful jazz trumpeter Sean Jones and his quartet on March 2, and internationally acclaimed string ensemble The Shanghai Quartet on April 6.

Voorheesville, NY – John Boyd Thacher State Park proudly announces its National Natural Landmark designation by the National Park Service. Under the stewardship of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, the park showcases the distinctive ridge of the Helderberg Escarpment, which, in addition to its scenic allure, stands as a living testament to the geological evolution and ecological diversity of the region. The National Park Service’s announcement is available here.

Mumford, N.Y. – On Sunday, December 17, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., families can celebrate the season by exploring the festive Historic Village during Genesee Country Village & Museum’s annual Holiday Open House. See villagers bustling with winter tasks and offering greetings to their neighbors and friends. Bring the whole family for self-guided tours through historic homes that are warmed by fires and alive with holiday lights, candles, and traditional decorations.

North Tonawanda, NY - Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced today a grant award totaling [$40,000] from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded over $80 million since Spring 2023 to over $1,500 artists and organizations across the state.

[PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THE LAUFEY SHOW ARE NOW SOLD OUT]

Tickets on Sale Friday, December 15 at 10 AM only at rochesterjazz.com

Rochester, NY (December 12, 2023) — The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, one of the world's leading jazz festivals, is proud to present Laufey, at the Festival's nine-day 21st Edition on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time only at rochesterjazz.com or by phone at (585) 454-2060.