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Glens Falls, N.Y. - The Park Theater is excited to present a wide variety of shows throughout January as part of their highly anticipated 2021/22 season. 

The Park Presents: Hiroya Tsukamoto (01/21/22):

The Park Presents internationally acclaimed composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter, Hiroya Tsukamoto, on January 21, 2022. Hiroya has been wowing audiences all over the world with his eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing performances - an experience like no other! …

Albany, NY – The 2021 Pine Bush Perspectives juried photo exhibit is currently on display both inside the Albany Pine Bush Preserve’s Discovery Center located at 195 New Karner Road in Albany and the along the Discovery Center’s outdoor entrance path. “Previous Pine Bush Perspectives exhibits have been inside the Discovery Center, but due to limited hours and capacity we decided to also display the exhibit outside,” explained Jackie Citriniti, Lead Educator and show designer. “Visitors are welcome to come and enjoy it however they’d like,” she continued.

Saratoga Springs, NY (December 1, 2021) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public to contribute to the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, a community-created coral reef composed of hundreds of crocheted specimens that will go on view as part of the exhibition Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science, which opens January 29, 2022.

For the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, anyone can participate by crocheting structures with coral-like ruffles, which represent hyperbolic geometry, an area of mathematics, either on their own or through upcoming events. The Satellite Reef is part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring.

Schenectady, NY – Discover Schenectady, in partnership with Flight on Ice, Galesi Group and Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting and Season Opening of the Discover Schenectady River Rink, presented by Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York!…

Rink Opening on December 3 with first "Hannaford Free Skate Rental Saturday" of the Season on December 4

NYS Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks Festival Presented by Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York on December 5

OGS & NYPA to Unveil New Energy-Efficient Lighting System by Lighting Up the Empire State Plaza in Seasonal Colors

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the official opening of the Winter at the Plaza events season.

Beginning Friday, December 3, the Empire "Skate" Plaza ice rink will open at noon, weather permitting. The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony presented by Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 5.

Schenectady, NY (November 16, 2021) – Discover Schenectady introduces a new digital Group Attendee Passport designed to attract new, and retain existing, conferences and group tour business to Schenectady County by offering an easy place to find discounts and specials at participating businesses and attractions.

A temporary, customizable link will be given to individuals attending meetings, conferences, weddings, sports tournaments, and more including crews working on film, TV or stage productions in Schenectady County. This digital passport will list discounts and specials offered by Schenectady County businesses. Passport holders open the link on their mobile device at the participating business of their choice to redeem the deal or discount.

Schenectady, NY (November 12, 2021) – As Showtime prepares to film a new series in Schenectady County next week, Discover Schenectady and the Schenectady Film Commission today released a new video that promotes the County’s assets to producers scouting locations in the television, movie and media content industry.

Part of “CulinaryArts@SPAC”

Conceived and created by NYC-based Chef and Founder of Graffiti Earth JEHANGIR MEHTA with Head Chef of Yaddo MICHAEL BLAKE and Chef KIM KLOPSTOCK of The Lily and the Rose

Saturday, November 20 @ 6 PM

Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces “Fall Flavor Fusion: A Five-Course Plant-Based Dinner” created by NYC-based chef and founder of Graffiti Earth Jehangir Mehta alongside Head Chef of Yaddo Michael Blake and curator Chef Kim Klopstock of The Lily and the Rose. Presented as part of “CulinaryArts@SPAC,” the festive autumn feast will feature plant-based courses juxtaposing temperatures, textures and tastes with flavors from all around the globe. The special event will be held in SPAC’s beautiful Nancy DiCresce Room in the new Pines@SPAC facility on Saturday, November 20 at 6 p.m. …

Exhibition on Loan from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Albany, N.Y. – A new exhibition, Courage: The Black Struggle for Quality Education, is now open for the public to view at the New York State Museum, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. The exhibition explores the visions and aspirations of courageous leaders and parents who have sought to equitably educate Black children. Developed by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, and on loan to the State Museum, the exhibition will be on view in the Museum’s Photography Gallery through June 2022.

Schenectady, N.Y., (October 26, 2021) – Discover Schenectady today announced a new winter attraction…