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New York, NY— MidAmerica Productions announces its 43rd concert season at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presenting a wide-ranging series of choral and orchestral performances from March 14 through June 29, 2026. The season includes 11 world premieres, 4 Carnegie Hall premieres, and an expansive survey of sacred and secular repertoire, spanning cornerstone masterworks and newly commissioned works by leading composers of today.

Sunday, February 15 at 3pm

Astoria, NY – February 5, 2026 – The Hellenic Film Society (HFS) will present the award-winning film Arcadia on Sunday, February 15 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY, at 3pm. The film was Greece’s official 2025 Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film. The screening is part of Always on Sunday, HFS’s successful monthly Greek film program at the Museum.

Auburn, NY (Feb. 2, 2026) – Schweinfurth is announcing its complete 2026 schedule of Studio Schweinfurth workshops, intensive workshops covering a single technique that run between 2 and 5 days. This year’s workshops, which all meet at the art center in Auburn, NY, include advanced appliqué, basket weaving, felting flowers, textile printing, and more.

Rochester, NY, February 5, 2026—The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to announce that acclaimed will be honored at the MAG Gala 2026: Flourish For All, Forever. The premier evening of philanthropy propelling the arts in Rochester will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 pm. Hosted by Gala Chairs Kitty and Nick Jospé, the event celebrates and energizes the transformative power of art. Sponsorships are available now and individual tickets will go on sale in April, with proceeds supporting expanded access to education, exhibitions, and programming that benefit the Rochester community and beyond.

Season Kicks Off with 007: James Bond Forever with Lena Hall on Friday, October 23, 2026

New York, N.Y. (February 5, 2026) — The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announces its 2026-2027 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The 2026-2027 season begins on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. with 007: James Bond Forever, celebrating the debonair secret agent who has captivated audiences worldwide since 1962. Tony Award winning, Grammy nominated star Lena Hall joins The New York Pops for swanky Bond favorites spanning 60 years of the iconic film series, including favorites like Goldfinger, Skyfall, Diamonds Are Forever, and Live and Let Die.

Albany, N.Y. - Regional Dance America/Northeast (RDA/NE) is proud to announce its 2026 Regional Festival, set to take place May 7–9, 2026, in Albany, New York, with performances at The Egg, and official accommodations, classes and additional activities at the Hilton Albany.

Astoria, N.Y. (February 4, 2026) — This February, Museum of the Moving Image celebrates Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Valentine’s Day; opens a new exhibition featuring production materials from The Sopranos, accompanied by a series of special screenings with creator David Chase and cast members; launches a major new film series about the watershed year of 2001, kicking off Valentine’s weekend with a slew of romantic dramas, including Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love. See below for an overview of this month’s programs, including special guest appearances.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in Lewiston NY, on September 2, 2026 at 7:00PM. Sierra Ferrell has just announced her 2026 Heavy Petal tour, including more than 40 dates across the U.S. and Europe throughout this summer and fall.

New York, NY (February 5, 2025) — Voices of Ascension, the New York City-based professional chorus dedicated to sharing the transformative power of choral music through performances, commissions, and community engagement, collaborates with Dark Horse Consort to perform Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at The Church of the Ascension in Greenwich Village.