Rochester, NY – Look up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s . . .American Comic Book Heroes: The Battle of Good vs. Evil, a hands-on exhibit flying into Strong National Museum of Play on October 17, 2009. Produced by Strong, the original exhibit covers seven decades of amazing characters who have struggled mightily against evil in the comic-book cosmos while inspiring kids’ imaginations and play.

Gigantic, life-size statues of Superman™ (aka Clark Kent, who has battled for Truth, Justice, and the American Way since 1938) and Spider-Man™ (aka Peter Parker, given super powers by a radioactive spider-bite), protect the exhibit entrance. Life-size figures of Batman™, Iron Man™ and The Incredible Hulk are also on display. (You’re invited to meet and pose for pictures with Marvel Comics’ official Spider-Man during the Opening Weekend Celebration, October 17 and 18.) Read more »

 Cobleskill, N.Y. - The 7th Annual Golf Tournament, a benefit The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology in Howes Cave, will take place on Friday, July 24.

The tournament is sponsored by The Cobleskill Community Activities Foundation and Cobleskill Stone Products. The day includes a tour of Howe Caverns, followed by brunch at the Caverns, a visit to The Cave House Museum, on-course refreshments while golfing and an awards dinner at the Cobleskill Golf & Country Club. Read more »

May 11 - The Great Lakes Seaway Trail, a federally-designated National Recreation Trail, is home to high profile golf events and superior courses. Its own 15th Annual Great Lakes Seaway Trail Foundation Vincent Dee Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament will be held June 18 at the Highland Meadows Golf Club in Watertown, NY. The 18-hole course was built in 1996 and offers a fun and challenging golf experience. Read more »

HAUPPAUGE, NY -(May 11, 2009)- Visitors to Long Island, NY during the 2009 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage Black will find a lot more than just great golf here.

Of course if you’re fortunate enough to secure tickets to this prestigious event, you’ll see the world-class Bethpage Black Course up close and personal. If not, you can always come to Long Island another time to play this amazing golf course for yourself. The Black Course at Bethpage State Park is one of only two public fairways where the U.S. Open’s best have battled but be forewarned, a sign at the entrance to the course clearly reads: “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course, which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.” Read more »

Look at the calendar … spring has officially arrived! Need some proof? The snow is beginning to melt, every once in a while we wake up to warm mornings, though not yesterday or this morning, and some of us are beginning to pack for our annual migration South.

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