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ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the second 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY – Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program today released its second 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. The program’s statewide field observers report that bright, beautiful fall colors are quickly overtaking the green shades of summer in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions. Noticeable color changes are also expected for some parts of the Capital-Saratoga, Central Leatherstocking, Chautauqua-Allegheny and Finger Lakes regions.
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Exhibition Dates: September 22, 2009–January 3, 2010Exhibition Location: Galleries for Drawings, Prints and Photographs, and The Howard Gilman Gallery, second floor
Press Preview: Monday, September 21, 10 a.m.–noon
New York, NY – The 50th anniversary of the publication of The Americans, Robert Frank’s ground-breaking book of black-and-white photographs, will be celebrated with the major exhibition Looking In: Robert Frank’s The Americans, on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art September 22, 2009–January 3, 2010. Robert Frank is one of the great living masters of photography, and his seminal book The Americans captured a culture on the brink of social upheaval. The exhibition traces the artist’s process of creating this once-controversial suite of photographs, which grew out of several cross-country road trips in 1955 and 1956. Read more »
Go to iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers
ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the first 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY – The 2009 foliage season in New York State is officially underway as the first significant colors of autumn are appearing in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions, according to observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. The full report is available at http://fallgetaways.iloveny.com/foliage_report.html .
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Exhibition dates: Now through February 7, 2010
New York, NY – The Metropolitan Museum of Art has just opened an exhibition celebrating the musical heritage of China – one of the oldest continuously documented traditions with roots reaching back more than 8,000 years – beginning September 5. Featuring some 60 objects and illustrations – drawn largely from the Museum’s collections of Asian art and musical instruments – Silk and Bamboo: Music and Art of China reveals the dynamic interplay of cultures, the continuity of musical practice, and the diversity of China’s musical traditions from the fifth century B.C. to the present. Read more »
Entertainment and Festivities Abound Throughout the Five Boroughs during Year-End Celebration
New York, NY – Every year, New York City transforms itself into a winter wonderland as the spirit of the holidays permeates all five boroughs. Visitors will find the City chock-full of things to see, do and experience during this magical season. NYC & Company, the City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is highlighting some of the key events and attractions for visitors from around the world to enjoy. Read more »
Fall Foliage is one of 400 Reasons to Hit the Road in New York State This Fall
For more on deals, discounts and free things to do around the state visit www.iloveny.com/fall
Albany, NY – Fall is one of New York State’s busiest travel seasons, drawing tens of thousands of travelers to the state’s roadways and waterways, small towns, scenic vistas, country fairs and harvest festivals. It all takes place before the backdrop of spectacularly colorful autumn foliage. That means it’s time for the dedicated team of I LOVE NEW YORK foliage observers … or “Leaf Peepers” … to swing into action, scouring New York’s countryside to gather information for Empire State Development’s Division of Tourism weekly fall foliage reports.
Get Up-to-Date Fall Foliage Color Reports Online
New York’s weekly I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage color reports begin Wednesday, September 9, and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first week in November. Each Wednesday afternoon throughout the season, reports are updated online to provide the latest information on foliage color conditions in each region of the state. Read more »
Empire State Celebrates 400th Anniversary of Historic Hudson-Champlain Sailings with Enormous Autumn Value Promotion
New York, NY - New York is a State that likes to do things big - including celebrating its history. In honor of the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of the river that now bears his name, as well as Samuel de Champlain’s historic discovery of his stunning namesake lake, I LOVE NEW YORK is launching an unprecedented autumn vacation promotion encompassing more than 400 fantastic values, deals, discounts and free things to do around the state.
Starting Aug. 27 through Nov. 23, vacationers will discover 485 new reasons to love New York by visiting www.iloveny.com/fall. While there, travelers will find nearly 200 lodging deals, along with another 200+ special discounts on attractions, food and wine, shopping, and transportation. With deals on everything from hayrides to theater tickets to wine tastings, travelers can easily choose the perfect New York escape. Read more »
