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 »
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 »
This summer, Apollo Theater Foundation expected to break ground on a “Walk of Fame” honoring legendary entertainers in celebration of theater’s 75th Anniversary
New York, NY - Harlem Community Development Corporation (Harlem CDC) announced today that it will provide the Apollo Theater Foundation (ATF) with a $75,000 grant to go towards the partial financing of the design, planning and other costs associated with mounting the Apollo Theater “Walk of Fame” project this summer. The “Walk of Fame” is part of the Apollo 75th Anniversary Season series of special programming and events running from June 2009 through December 2010.
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Film documents the remarkable career of legendary fashion designer
Rochester, N.Y. - Valentino: The Last Emperor will screen at the Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House over Fourth of July weekend, premiering at 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, followed by screenings at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4 and 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5. The film chronicles the success of fashion designer Valentino, while exploring intimate aspects of his life.
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Hobart, NY - On Saturday, July 11th, 2009, each of the bookshops on Main Street in the Hobart Book Village will host local authors for a book signing session from 1 pm to 4 pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet these creative writers who will be on hand to sign copies of their latest releases. In addition, they will offer insight to their writing process, share their wisdom to those would-be authors seeking guidance and answer questions on a one-to-one basis.
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Lange to be awarded George Eastman House Honors; museum presents exhibition of her photographs and series of her films
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film celebrates Oscar®-winning actress Jessica Lange this summer, with a photography exhibition of her work, a film series, and the awarding of the George Eastman House Honors. Lange will visit Eastman House Saturday, July 25, when she will introduce her recent film Grey Gardens and also take part in a tribute evening, when she will discuss her photography and film career. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 16. Lange’s filmography includes King Kong, Tootsie, Blue Sky, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Grey Gardens. Read more »
