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Inaugural SPAC Fundraiser to kick-off the summer season and support SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives

Hosted by News10ABC Anchor Lydia Kulbida, featuring live music, a dance party on SPAC’s Stage, cocktails, culinary tastings and fireworks 

Friday, June 2 from 5:00-11:00pm

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 6, 2023) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces its inaugural fundraiser to kick-off the summer season, Summer SPACtacular, featuring an expansive celebration across the SPAC grounds that includes live music, a multi-course “Summerscape Supper,” culinary tastings, cocktails, a whiskey and cigar lounge, fireworks and a dance party on SPAC’s historic stage. Slated for Friday, June 2 from 5:00-11:00 p.m., the event will benefit SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives.

Saratoga Springs, NY (February 5, 2023) – The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces the return of its resident companies -- New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra -- to their summer home in Saratoga for a celebratory season that will feature masterworks from the classical cannon, alongside SPAC premieres and debuts.

Lewiston, NY – Today, trailblazing musician, author and activist Tori Amos announced she will bring her “Ocean to Ocean Tour” to the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 8:00PM. Following a sold-out World Tour throughout 2022, Tori will once again be performing with long-time collaborator bassist Jon Evans and renowned UK drummer Ash Soan, with special guest to be announced.

Cooperstown, N.Y. -- The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival continues its 24^th season with a performance by the Caroga Arts Ensemble on Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.  The Ensemble, a collective of top performers with local ties founded and directed by cellist Kyle Price, will present an eclectic program entitled ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’, consisting of repertoire ranging from bluegrass and classical to jazz and pop.

Whether Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing or Flyboarding, Summer Adventure in Orange County Begins on the Water 

Orange County, N.Y. (July 25, 2022) – Escaping summer heat and finding adventure is easy in Orange County, N.Y. Visit one of its majestic rivers or scenic lakes for a swim, a cruise or a paddleboarding, kayaking or canoe excursion. If you are feeling adventurous, consider hydroflying on a Flyboard on Greenwood Lake. It is prime time for enjoying the region’s clean water and natural scenic gifts.

$20 General Admission Tickets will be Available for 2 Days

Rye, N.Y. (July 28, 2022) –  Today, Playland announced a special “Christmas in July” flash sale taking place on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 to keep the fun holiday spirit going through the rest of summer.

“It’s been a fantastic summer so far and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more guests to the park through this sale. Whether you’re looking for a gift to give or just want a great deal, there’s nothing like a day at Playland to create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Ernest Blundell, General Manager of Playland. “Given that the park recently reopened in early June with new renovations, we want both old and new visitors to experience what we have to offer this season!”…

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (7/5/22) — This summer, Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering guided landscape walks on the Gilded Age estate’s beautiful grounds overlooking the Hudson River.  The program, entitled “What You See… and What You Don’t See,” shows how Staatsburgh’s landscape architect designed a glorious setting that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age, while deliberately using landscape elements to hide the technology and labor that made a turn-of-the-century estate run. Using historic photos of the grounds, the tour will reveal what visitors would have seen at the turn of the 20^th Century, but also step behind the curtain to show what was hidden from them.

"Homegrown with Pride - Steeped in Tradition"

Historic Fair returns to Batavia, NY July 23-30

Batavia, N.Y. – The Genesee County Fair, one of the longest consecutively running county fairs in New York State, returns for its 182nd year at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. This year’s fair will take place Jul. 23-30, 2022 with its Midway open every day of the event. Admission is free and parking is just $10 per carload, making it an affordable event for the family.  

Run 100% by volunteers, the Genesee County Fair continues to grow. Over the eight days, spanning two weekends, attendees will enjoy nightly live music, classic fair foods, meet and greets with animals and a Midway courtesy of Hammerl Amusements. During Kids Days (Jul. 23, 27 and 30), ride wristbands for kids aged 16 and under are only $15. …

Skaneateles, N.Y. -- Ready, set, shop! And prepare to be wowed. Skaneateles’ Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 21-23 along Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. “Curbstone is one of Skaneateles’ iconic traditions,” says Hilary Fenner, executive director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. “The streets come alive with unique offerings, while children are enchanted by balloon art and juggling. Everyone has the best time!”…

Saturday, July 2, 4pm To 10pm

Queensbury, NY---Kick off the 4^th of July weekend at West Mountain this Saturday, July 2^nd, with our first Music on the Mountain Summer Concert! The event is the first of a two-part concert series and will feature live music, vendors, activities, and fireworks.