Concert to be led by guest conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos

(Purchase, New York) — Following two sold-out concert weekends in November and October the Westchester Philharmonic continues its historic season with a delightful Winter Pops program on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 3 pm at The Purchase College Performing Arts Center. Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell will join the orchestra for this one-day only concert event. Brian Stokes Mitchell has been enjoying a spectacular career that spans Tony Award winning performances on Broadway in shows such as Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, and Ragtime, and a multitude of television and film appearances. The quintessential musical theatre performer, his work on the big and small screens as well as in concert halls around the country has been equally acclaimed. Read more »

ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany is gearing for the 400th anniversary of its discovery by Dutch explorer Henry Hudson by hosting visitors from throughout the United States, Canada and Europe as they learn more about the area. Read more »

Third Year of Regional Culinary Promotion Scheduled for March 22-April 3

NEWBURGH, New York -Though the leaves are barely off the trees, it’s not too early to start thinking about the tantalizing meals that await adventurous diners next spring during the third annual Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. The enormously popular 12-day celebration of fine dining in the Hudson Valley is scheduled for March 22 through April 3, 2009 at top restaurants throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Columbia counties. Restaurants can now sign up to be a part of the promotion and are entitled to an early-bird discount if they register before November 30. Read more »

Robert Ward’s “In Praise of Science” to be performed

by SU Brass Ensemble

Auburn, New York. –November 6, 2008 – In praise of Science, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Robert Ward’s new work will have it’s world public premier at the Church of SS Peter and John in Auburn, New York on November 30, 2008.   Ward, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning opera, The Crucible based on Arthur Miller’s play, was commissioned by Syracuse University to write music for the opening of the Life Sciences Complex, responding with In Praise of Science, a short, celebratory work adapted from a 19^th-century poem by Anne Lynch Botta.  Read more »

HAUPPAUGE, NY -(October 30, 2008)- There are lots of festive things to do on Long Island this Thanksgiving Day weekend while the kids have off from school or relatives are visiting from out of town. Read more »