“I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.” F.D.R.
“New Deal Gallery” Features Paintings That Reflect a Presidential Promise
and America’s Great Depression
(GENESEO, NY – December 15, 2008) Visitors can gain a unique glimpse of American life during the 1930’s and the Great Depression at the New Deal Gallery at the newly opened Livingston Arts Center in Mount Morris, New York. The New Deal Gallery resurrects and features, on a rotating basis, over 200 easel paintings that have been in storage, unseen by the general public for decades. The works of art represent one of the most complete collections of easel painting funded by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. 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 »

 

Films from the Disney Archives are Snow White, Bambi, Dumbo, Cinderella,
Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, Lady and the Tramp, and 101 Dalmatians

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House brings back childhood memories with the “Disney Animated Classics” film series throughout November and December, screening eight 35mm films from the Disney Archives. The magic begins on Sunday, Nov. 9 with the screening of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and will continue through the final movie having audience members seeing spots with One Hundred and One Dalmatians Dec. 28. Read more »