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 »
Hauppauge, NY — Long Island comes to life in the fall with a full bounty of fairs and festivals highlighting the season and the harvest.
There’s a lot to celebrate, from an oyster fest, pickle fest, Mozart Fair and Maritime Fest to scary Halloween and pumpkin fairs, a traditional boat burning and early holiday light shows and festivities. Read more »
Special Lectures on Friday, October 16, to Focus on How the Green Movement Has Influenced the World of Fine Craft and Interior Design
White Plains, NY - The Westchester Craft Show, a national leader among juried contemporary American craft shows, returns to the Westchester County Center in White Plains for its 16th year on October 16-18. For this one weekend, the County Center turns into a huge and wondrous art boutique, where a select group of American artists exhibit and sell couture art-to-wear, exquisitely designed furniture and high-style decorative accessories. Many of the items sold at the Westchester Craft Show are one-of-a-kind or limited edition pieces. Read more »
Watch a spectacular fall video and plan your trip online
Lake Placid, NY – Fall is the perfect time to get away for the weekend – and what better place than the Adirondack Park of Northern New York? With a longer foliage season than anywhere in the East, and more land to explore than the whole state of Vermont, you’ve just got to “Come to Life” here. Check out the new fall video tour at VisitAdirondacks.com and start planning your getaway today! Read more »
Fonda, NY – The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently assisted the Fonda Fair Board with their grand opening ribbon cutting for the 168th Fonda Fair.
“This great tradition brings visitors to the area each year to celebrate Montgomery and Fulton Counties’ agriculture, local businesses, attractions, and much more,” states Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Montgomery County Tourism Director. “The Chamber is pleased to be a part of this celebration.” Read more »
