Collection includes several recently conserved paintings not shown in more than 50 years
New Paltz, NY -The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the opening reception for the much-anticipated exhibition “The Hudson River to Niagara Falls, 19th-Century American Landscape Paintings from the New-York Historical Society” from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, in The Dorsky Museum.
This headliner exhibition of the museum’s “Art & The River” series, which coincides with New York State’s Hudson 400th, will present 45 landscape paintings by Hudson River School artists selected from the permanent collection of the New-York Historical Society (N-YHS) and will feature 19th century paintings that were executed between 1818 and 1892. The collection will also include several recently conserved paintings which have not been shown to the public in more than 50 years. Read more »
Rochester, N.Y. - The Garden Vibes summer concert series at George Eastman House, marking its 16th year, boasts a variety of Rochester-based bands with international followings in honor of the city of Rochester’s 175th anniversary. Concerts will take the stage in the Townson Terrace Garden in July and August, with an added “Music & A Movie” feature this season. You can dance the night away and enjoy a picnic supper and fun family activities, while at the same time basking in George Eastman’s historic garden and grounds. Read more »
Award-winning Artists Showcase Native Heritage and Culture
Victor, NY - On July 25 and 26, 2009, Ganondagan State Historic Site will present its 18th Annual Native American Dance & Music Festival and Art Market.
As part of each year’s Festival, dozens of the most gifted traditional and contemporary Native Artists from across the U.S. and Canada will exhibit at the show. Among the artists participating this year, Ganondagan will welcome renowned artists Tammy Beauvais, Peter B. Jones and Tammy Tarbell-Boehning. Read more »
Club welcomes new staff members and catering operator
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - The thundering of polo ponies competing on an area the size of nine football fields returns this summer with the fast-paced action of the 2009 season of Saratoga Polo. The season opens on Friday, July 10 and play continues through Labor Day weekend, concluding Sunday, Sept. 6. Saratoga Polo matches are played every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Read more »
Consumers Who Book Two Nights, Get Third Free at 250 Participating Accommodations
NEW YORK - New Yorkers are encouraged to stay in-state when traveling this summer, and take advantage of I Love New York statewide travel deals for consumers seeking a stress-free getaway this summer season. Hundreds of lodging properties, including privately-owned campgrounds, will take part in I LOVE NEW YORK’s popular ‘book two nights, get the third night free’ offer available at www.iloveny.com/summer. Read more »
Exhibition dates: June 18 - November 29, 2009
Location: The Sackler Wing Galleries for the Arts of Japan, 2nd Floor
New York, NY - An impressive group of Japanese mandalas-graphic depictions of the Buddhist universe and its myriad realms and deities-are featured in an exhibition on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art through November 29. Showcasing more than 60 magnificent works-painting, sculpture, drawing, metalwork, stoneware, textile, and lacquer-drawn from major museums and collections in the United States, Japanese Mandalas: Emanations and Avatars illustrates the exceptional and complex world of Esoteric Buddhist art in Japan. Read more »
Oswego - Lake Ontario’s top professional and amateur anglers will be vying for thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise prizes the weekend of July 11 and 12, when Oswego County’s 15th annual Pro-Am Salmon and Trout Team Tournament takes place out of the ports of Oswego, Mexico, and Port Ontario. The tournament is the third in a four-county series on Lake Ontario.The Oswego County event kicks off with an optional contest, the Fat Nancy’s/A-Tom-Mik Shootout on Friday, July 10. Pro-Am teams will fish Saturday and Sunday, and winners will be announced Sunday afternoon. Boats may launch from marinas in Oswego and Mexico and the Selkirlk Lighthouse at Port Ontario. Read more »