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Concerts held on June 18, July 23, and August 13

Rochester, N.Y., June 3, 2025—The George Eastman Museum is thrilled to announce that the beloved Garden Vibes Concert Series is making its much-anticipated return this summer, bringing live music from national and international bands back to the East Lawn. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Museum’s Schuyler C. Townson Terrace Garden and the historic mansion, this outdoor series invites music lovers to enjoy three unforgettable Wednesday evenings for the whole family: June 18, July 23, and August 13.

Rochester, NY (June 3, 2025) — The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) once again proudly presents Rochester’s longest-running juried showcase of art by regional artists this summer. The 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition premiers with an exclusive Members Opening Party on Friday, June 27, and will be open to the public from Saturday, June 28, through Sunday, October 5. More information about the exhibition show can be found here.

Clayton, NY — The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater boating museum located in Clayton, is excited to announce the return of its beloved 1000 Islands Family FREE Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy free admission all day, with a wide range of family-friendly activities taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 8 & 15, 2025

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces Father’s Day Offerings including Print Your Own Father’s Day Card on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12pm, and a Family Ecology Sail on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 1pm. For reservations and more information visit seaportmuseum.org/bowne-fathers-day and seaportmuseum.org/pioneer-program-sail…

Modern Art, European Prints, and Kinetic Sculpture

Glens Falls, NY— The Hyde Collection is thrilled to announce the opening of three new summer exhibitions, inviting visitors from near and far to experience a rich variety of both historic prints and modern art. Each exhibition presents a unique lens through which to explore dynamic artistic mediums and genres, alongside selections from the Museum’s permanent collection. …

Auburn, NY (May 27, 2025) – There still are a handful of openings for workshops at Quilting by the Lake, an annual art quilt conference run by Schweinfurth Art Center that draws both faculty and students from around the country. The two-week event, running July 20 to Aug. 1, is located on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus in Geneva.

Visitors can use promo code “welovebilly” to receive $5 off on My Life: A Piano Man’s Journy tickets through June 6^th

Stony Brook, N.Y. (May 24, 2025) — It was recently announced that Billy Joel has canceled his concert tour due to health issues. In his honor, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced it will be offering Billy Joel fans a special discount on tickets purchased online and at the counter for its exclusive Billy Joel My Life: A Piano Man’s Journey at its Stony Brook Village museum, located at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook, NY.

New York, N.Y. - Today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the South Street Seaport Museum will unveil the first rotation of objects in its acclaimed exhibition, Maritime City. This update will introduce 55 newly installed artifacts from the Museum’s collections and archives, offering fresh insights into New York City’s rich maritime history.

For fifth straight year, Tang offers free admission for military personnel and their families all summer

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 15, 2025) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College is proud to join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative for the fifth straight year. The program provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer, beginning on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, and running through Aug. 31.