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Osceola, N.Y. – A luthier?  What’s a Lutheir?  How does the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum in Osceola come to have a metal bass fiddle on display; how does that bass differ from the usual wooden instrument?  Who are the people in all these pictures?  How does someone get chosen to be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Is “Dancing men” an instrument?…

Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024

Utica, N.Y. - Oneida County History Center will host an open house at the Proctor Memorial Building. This historical landmark located in downtown Utica at Bagg Commemorative Park will be open for tours on July 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors will explore the rich history of the building that was once the site of many important events in the city.

Skaneateles, N.Y. - When the Antique and Classic Boat Show sails into town, it will be with many boats—and exhibitors—new to Skaneateles.

The show, now in its 46th year overall and its 30th year in Skaneateles, returns to Clift Park July 26-28. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) is excited to partner with C.S. Miller Books and the Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association to offer an engaging community program: “Journey Through Chenango: Land of the Oneidas.” This two-part book and discussion series, with interactive elements, offers interested community members the opportunity to receive free copies of two titles related to Oneida culture.

With over 70 Vendors and Exciting Performances

New York, NY (July 10) - Get ready, New York! This September, the city is about to be swept off its feet with the largest celebration of Latin cuisine, culture, and community that North America has ever seen. The inaugural New York Latin Food Festival, brought to you by the creative geniuses at MASC Hospitality Group (MHG), is set to light up Pier 76 in Hudson River Park on Fridays, September 13th, 20th, 27th, and October 4th from 4 pm to 10 pm. Mark your calendars because tickets are limited, and this is one fiesta you won’t want to miss.

Featuring A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, and Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana for the World Premiere of QUINTO ELEMENTO

Saratoga Springs, NY (July 9, 2024) — Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces its 2024-2025 dance season in Spa Little Theater featuring modern dance troupes A.I.M by Kyle Abraham (NOV 9 & 10) and Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (MARCH 8 & 9) for the world premiere of its new work QUINTO ELEMENTO.

The Concert Premiere of Suzanne Farrin’s Macabéa at National Sawdust; The Return of Written for Talea and Talea Encores; Talea Ambassadors Champions New Works by Cypriot Composers;
Celebrating the Centennials of Composers Luigi Nono and Pierre Boulez 

New York, NY (July 8, 2024) — Talea Ensemble – a group of bold and boundary-breaking musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life – announces its 2024-2025 season with highlights including the concert premiere of Suzanne Farrin’s Macabéa at National Sawdust, the return of two of Talea’s acclaimed series - Written for Talea and Talea Encores - the continuation of Talea’s new initiative Talea Ambassadors focusing on music from Cyprus, two programs pulling inspiration from the centennials of Luigi Nono and Pierre Boulez yet centering the innovations they inspired in a generation of composers today, and a number of residencies at universities across the country.

Cooperstown, N.Y. (July 8, 2024) - The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents the acclaimed Miró Quartet in "Voices from Home" on Thursday, July 18 at 7pm at The Farmers' Museum.

The program features works by Caroline Shaw, George Walker, Kevin Puts, and Franz Joseph Haydn, two of which are new commissions from their recently-released album Home. Celebrating 30 years as an ensemble in 2025, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet's new album explores the many meanings of “home” through works by four Pulitzer Prize-winning American composers.

New York, N.Y. (July 9, 2024) - Grace Aki’s solo play To Free a Mockingbird will have a one-night-only benefit performance at New York City’s SOHO PLAYHOUSE on July 22nd, 2024 at 7 pm. Tickets are available via SohoPlayhouse.com. This one-night-only benefit will raise funds for Mockingbird’s upcoming International Edinburgh Fringe Festival run in August.

Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Gibson, Adam and Arielle Jacobs, and 2024 Tony Award Nominee Eden Espinosa will headline the inaugural free concert series

New York, NY (July 9, 2024) — Hudson River Park today announced the lineup for its inaugural Broadway By The Boardwalk series, featuring free performances by Broadway artists for the public to enjoy on summer evenings in an intimate park setting. The series will be held on Mondays at 6:30pm from July 15 to August 5 at Hudson River Park’s Clinton Cove. Broadway by the Boardwalk is funded and supported by Hudson River Park Friends and is part of Hudson River Park’s 2024 season of summer programming, which features hundreds of free and fun music, fitness, environmental and dance events for all ages. The series is produced in partnership with Erich Bergen and 6W Entertainment.