Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2009 - February 7, 2010
Exhibition Location: European Paintings, Gallery 16, 2nd floor
Press Preview: Monday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.-noon
New York, NY - Velázquez Rediscovered, a special exhibition opening November 17 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will feature a newly identified painting by Velázquez, Portrait of a Man, formerly ascribed by the Museum to the workshop of Velázquez and recently reattributed to the master himself following its cleaning and restoration. It will be shown alongside other works from the Museum’s superior collection of works by the great Spanish painter. Read more »
Gingerbread house display Sweet Creations, a popular Rochester holiday tradition, is on view Nov. 11-Dec. 16
Rochester, N.Y. - George Eastman House is your home for the holidays, from the popular gingerbread house exhibition and holiday musicales to family films and pancake breakfasts with Santa and St. Nicholas: Read more »
LEGO®: The Art of the Brick (December 5, 2009-March 14, 2010) Approximately 30 whimsical, awe-inspiring works of art (giant heads, bodies, wall portraits, and more) made entirely of LEGO® bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya. The sculptural display is a prelude to, and complements, an upcoming exhibit, LEGO® Castle Adventure, opening January 23, 2010.
LEGO® Castle Adventure (January 23-May 9, 2010) Kids and families are transported to a LEGO kingdom where they can become master castle builders, using one of the greatest building materials of all time-LEGO bricks. Explore a giant castle full of LEGO brick decorations, climb into a lookout tower to defend the castle walls, and enter the dragon’s cave. Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with LEGO Systems, Inc. Read more »
New York, NY - With the winter holidays on the horizon, New York State (http://www.iloveny.com/) is preparing for a season full of merriment and holiday spirit featuring festive events and value-added hotel packages across its 11 vacation regions. Here are some of the winter activities and deals travelers can expect this season. Read more »
Sip, Savor and Shop at City Winery Dec. 6
Finger Lakes Wine Country, NY: Just in time for the holiday season, New Yorkers will be able to sip New York wines, sample New York foods, and shop for both at City Winery on Sunday, Dec. 6. The afternoon event will also feature a jazz trio led by guitarist Steve Salerno to usher in the Jazz Winterfest celebration of the Long Island Wine Council.
More than 35 wineries from throughout New York State will be joined by farmers and food producers, as well as several local restaurants, to present a taste of New York and celebrate the season. From 2 to 6 pm, consumers may sample over 100 wines from Long Island, the Hudson Valley, the Finger Lakes, and other regions, and have the opportunity to purchase those they particularly enjoy. Read more »
New Paltz, NY - Playwright Mary Zimmerman’s award-winning Metamorphoses is more than a revisiting of Ovid’s ancient text - it is a contemporary re-imagining of his timeless tales.
Metamorphoses, recipient of the 2002 Tony Award, Obie Award and Drama Desk Award, will be performed Nov. 12 - 22, in McKenna Theatre at the State University of New York at New Paltz. The play is directed by Nancy Saklad, assistant professor of performance at New Paltz. Read more »
Hopeful Early Opening, Tap into Winter Party, Snow Therapy Winter Season Deals
Highmount, NY - Last Friday afternoon, the Belleayre Mountain snowmaking staff tested the snow guns in order to be prepared for the dropping temperatures. It is the goal of the DEC to open Belleayre Mountain’s season doors on Saturday, November 14th with their Annual Tap into Winter Party, beginning at 1:00pm. An open rail jam event, Fashion Showcase, and Bar Party will be a great celebration, with a promotional ticket price of $25. Read more »
