The Beat

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces The Rock Orchestra at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in Lewiston NY, on August 26, 2026 at 8:00PM. Igniting the flames of legendary Rock & Metal songs with the help of pyro displays and fire performers, The Rock Orchestra presents its epic new spectacle: “Arena of Fire.” Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute concert, as 14 classical musicians breathe beautifully dark energy into iconic songs.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces Sarah McLachlan - Better Broken Tour at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in Lewiston NY, on July 14, 2026 at 7:00PM with special guest Allison Russell.

Yearlong Celebration of Exhibitions, Programs, and Publications Honoring America’s Greatest Landscape Artist and His Global Vision kicks off Spring 2026

Hudson, N.Y. (February 5, 2026) – In celebration of the 200^th birthday of Frederic Church (1826–1900), America’s greatest landscape artist, The Olana Partnership will launch Frederic Church 200, a yearlong national initiative featuring exhibitions, publications, and programs that highlight Church’s creativity, audacity, spirit of adventure, and extraordinary global reach.

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.

At Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Saturday, February 7, 1-4pm

Staatsburgh, N.Y.  (1/27/26) - Staatsburgh’s Gilded Age mansion—filled with its original furniture, art and décor—is not only a historic gem but a fabulous setting for inspired writing. As we approach Valentine’s Day, the site will present a 3-hour, romance-writing workshop with seasoned author and editor, Alisa Kwitney. Participants will be guided through the process of writing an historical romance scene that reflects their desired perspective, using Staatsburgh and its compelling characters as inspiration.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces Tori Amos: In Times Of Dragons Tour at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in Lewiston NY, on August 4, 2026 at 7:00PM with special guest Bartees Strange. 

A pioneer across platforms, Tori Amos is a multip latinum singer-songwriter, pianist and composer who is nominated for a GRAMMY for the soundtrack to her 2025 New York Times bestselling children’s book Tori and the Muses.

Newburgh, NY (January 22, 2026) - This Presidents’ Day Weekend come celebrate George Washington’s 294^th birthday—and America’s 250^th—at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site. The three-day event will be held February 14^th, 15^th and 16^th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day. Admission is free for all three days.

Saturday, January 31, 2-3pm

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (1/15/26) — Not only a fashionable “Queen of Gilded Age High Society,” Ruth Livingston Mills, who lived at Staatsburgh, was also rather athletic and loved to ice skate!  And she was in good company, as her family, friends and servants also enjoyed gliding across the Hudson River near the mansion. Staatsburgh State Historic Site invites children to a Victorian skating party craft program, to make a diorama of their own imagined skating event. …

Orange County, N.Y. (Jan. 5, 2026) — Just one hour north of New York City, Orange County, N.Y., settles into a fresh state of mind each winter, offering a wide mix of outdoor adventures and cozy escapes. From downhill skiing and snow tubing to ice skating, snowshoeing and winter hiking, the county’s open landscapes and historic trails shine in the quieter months, when snow-dusted views stretch farther and the pace naturally slows.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark is proud to announce Femmes Of Rock at Artpark’s Amphitheater in Lewiston NY, on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00PM. Special guest to be announced. FEMMES OF ROCK is a high-octane, multimedia rock experience that redefines the electric violin. Led by Lewiston, NY native, Nina DiGregorio and fronted by three powerhouse female violinist/vocalists and backed by a thunderous three-piece band, this show takes classic rock and heavy metal to a level you’ve never seen—or heard—before.