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Still from The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1968, dir. Michael Lindsay-Hogg)Highlights include solo exhibition by artist, and author Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director of Let it Be (April 20 – June 2), plus a screening of his iconic music extravaganza, THE ROLLING STONES ROCK AND ROLL CIRCUS, May 4

Hudson, NY (February 15, 2024) – Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces a spring season of music, visual art, film, circus, theater, and community programs for the whole family. Highlights include a solo exhibition by legendary director, writer, author and artist Michael Lindsay-Hogg (opening April 20) and a special screening of his iconic 1968 music documentary The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (May 4); contemporary circus from Canada’s Femmes du Feu Creations with a high-flying homage to firefighters, In the Fire (June 15); and a duo exhibition by father/daughter artists Allan and Ara Osterweil (June 8 – July 28).

Washington's BirthdayNewburgh, NY – February 15, 2024) Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site and help us celebrate George Washington’s Birthday!!! The three-day event will be held February 17th, 18th and 19th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day. Admission is free for all those three days, though donations are welcomed.

Sing “Happy Birthday” to General Washington (reenactor John Koopman) as he cuts into his birthday cake, officially starting the day’s festivities.

Depiction of Martha ChurchA free program on Black Americans at Staatsburgh State Historic Site, March 2 and 16, at 2:00pm

Staatsburg, N.Y. (2/10/24) — Stephen. Belinda. Mary. William. Dinah. Those are the known names of the nine people New York State governor Morgan Lewis enslaved at his country estate, Staatsburgh. What do we know of their lives in the Hudson Valley and the legacy of slavery within New York today?

Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering their free, one-hour program “Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh” on Saturdays, March 2 and 16 at 2:00 p.m. Staatsburgh’s founder, Morgan Lewis, enslaved people of African descent at Staatsburgh. Yet, when his great-granddaughter, Ruth Livingston Mills, lived at Staatsburgh at the turn of the 20th century, the staff was exclusively White and of European descent. At the same time, a free Black community was able to grow and thrive in the surrounding hamlet.

ShortPlayFest-Press-Photo-1Irvington, NY — For the 4th consecutive year, Irvington Theater is thrilled to present the Arts Incubator Short Play Fest: a free celebration of short, new, in-development works of theater and the playwrights behind them! This year’s Fest will once again exist in a hybrid format of free events online and in-person between March 10-16.

Yonkers Public Library logoIn celebration of Black History Month

Yonkers, NY  (February 13, 2023) – Yonkers Public Library will launch its “Grow, Harvest, & Feast” program series on Sat., Feb. 17, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Riverfront Library in celebration of Black History Month. The kick-off party invites residents to learn about the library’s seed library, watch a cooking demonstration with Chef B, sample local cuisine from Black and Afro-Caribbean chefs, and enjoy an interactive dance performance with James Norton from Youth Theatre Interactions. …

Westchester PhilharmonicJaime Laredo returns to lead the orchestra with violinist Isabelle Durrenberger

White Plains, New York — The Westchester Philharmonic returns to the stage at the Purchase Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 7, 3:00 pm. The program, entitled “Old School, New Voice,” features works of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart.

Renowned conductor and violinist Jaime Laredo returns to lead the orchestra, performing Bach’s sublime Concerto for two violins with prized former student Isabelle Durrenberger.

Mirbeau Resorts Earn Prestigious Accolades; Ratings Showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com

Atlanta, GA (February 7, 2024) — Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, today announced its 2024 Star Awards. All Mirbeau Inn & Spa properties including Skaneateles, NY; Rhinebeck, NY; and Plymouth, MA received Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Awards. These properties are showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. In 2024, there were only 600 Four-Star properties worldwide.

Indonesian DanceYonkers, NY (February 5, 2024) —Hudson River Museum is celebrating the Year of the Dragon at its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 17, 11am–5pm. Join us for performances, traditional Asian arts and crafts, demonstrations, and much more! All performances and workshops are free with general admission; Planetarium shows and Glenview tours are ticketed.

Copy of 18th c. Green Tara by Roshan Houshmand, Gouache on Linen, 20” x 16”A Retrospective Solo Show Exploring How Spirituality Intertwines with Eastern Inspired Art Practices to Heal Loss and Foster Both Reflection and Compassion

Yonkers, NY (February 5, 2024) On view from February 3 - March 15 at Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Art Gallery is Beyond the Physical, a retrospective solo show featuring the highly awarded works of artist Roshan Houshmand, an Iranian/American artist who was born and raised in the Philippines.

Olana PartnershipFebruary 15 / 15 de FEBRERO  at Olana State Historic Site

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will hold its February FREE Third Thursday on February 15 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Olana State Historic Site. Olana Third Thursdays are monthly days of free tours and programs for all ages. 

On February 15 at 11:00 am, join a special free Lunch & Learn celebrating Black History Month, led by Paul and Mary Liz Stewart from the Underground Railroad Education Center. …

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