Oswego, NY – Harborfest officials have announced the return of East Park as a venue for Harborfest 2010.
“We had a great deal of reaction from the community and festival goers about the absence of East Park this past year,” said Tom Van Schaack, Executive Director of Harborfest. “East Park allows us to be a more diverse festival from an entertainment and programming standpoint. It was obvious that people missed East Park this past year and we are happy to be able to bring it back.” Read more »
2009 Inductees to Be Named November 5
Rochester, NY - Which of America’s favorite toys will take their honored places in the National Toy Hall of Fame® this year? Can Playing Cards make the cut? Will Nintendo Game Boy® score big? Can Sidewalk Chalk scrape by?
Strong National Museum of Play today announced the twelve final nominees being considered for 2009 induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame® : The Ball, Big Wheel, Cabbage Patch Kids®, Game of Life®, Hot Wheels®, Nintendo Game Boy®, Paper Airplane, Playing Cards, Rubik’s Cube®, Sidewalk Chalk, Toy Tea Set, and Transformers®.
Only two of the twelve finalists will make it into the prestigious hall, joining such toy luminaries as Barbie®, Mr. Potato Head®, and the Atari® 2600 Game System. Read more »
Mayor Jennings Proclaims Italian-American Heritage Days
Albany, N.Y. - Albany celebrates its Italian culture and heritage with its 18th annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival on Oct. 10. The parade and festival, among the largest of its kind in Upstate New York, begins at 12 p.m. in historic Washington Park. At 1 p.m., the parade will march through the park, beginning at Madison and New Scotland Avenues and proceeding to the Lakehouse. Serving as Honorary Grand Marshals of this year’s parade are the member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society (WAIBS). Read more »
$99 Four-Packs of Lift Tickets are available at Belleayre Mountain over Columbus Day Weekend Only
Highmount, NY - Belleayre Mountain is gearing up for its 30th Annual Fall Festival, taking place Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 10-11. One does not need to be a snowsports enthusiast to enjoy the local arts and crafts vendors, the spectacular fall foliage views from the deck or the Sky Ride, a variety of festival foods and live entertainment. Read more »
Two lectures included with show admission
White Plains, NY - Visitors to the 16th Annual Westchester Craft Show at the Westchester County Center on Friday, October 16th will have the opportunity to learn about ways in which the “green” movement has affected the world of fine craft and interior design.
At 11:30 a.m., ceramic artist Dan Finnegan of Fredericksburg, VA, will discuss “21st Century Pottery: In the Studio and Off the Grid,” about current eco-friendly trends in the creation of his functional ceramic pottery. Among the topics he will cover are how he uses solar energy to power his studio, using recycled materials such as waste wood and collected rainwater, the movement toward wood-burning kilns (as opposed to those fueled by gas or electricity) and selling locally. Read more »
Albany, N.Y. — October in Albany offers some amazing discoveries with great entertainment, fabulous festivals and rich history.
The Palace Theater hosts Jerry Seinfeld, Housewives of New York and New Jersey, R. Kelly, Celtic Thunder and Loretta LaRoche. The Times Union Center welcomes Keith Urban with Sugarland. At The Egg there are performances by Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Playing for Change. And, Capital Repertory Theater is home to Conor McPherson’s Broadway hit, The Seafarer. Read more »
Kingston, NY – A free, weekend-long festival at Senate House State Historic Site celebrating the specific contributions of African Americans to the Hudson Valley and the nation, part of this year’s Quadricentennial-year celebrations, takes place Saturday, October 3, and Sunday October 4, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The weekend will be filled with live music, dance, drama, and spoken word performances, as well as art, hands-on activities, food, and free tours of Senate House. Read more »
