In Multilevel, Month-long Showcase on Global Warming
SCHOHARIE REGION (01/19/2009; 0600)(readMedia)– Art imitating nature? The ego acting out through unconscious, creative activity? Whatever your perspective, it is sure to find a fresh flashpoint for discussion at an exhibit of art and sculpture by Schoharie Region artist Ferdinand Breglia. Whether conscious or unconscious, his visual musings on the future of global warming are both provocative and fascinating.A month-long exhibit of Mr. Breglia’s perspective — Global Warming: When Trees Talk — opens at the TriCounty Arts Council’s Gallery 107 in Cobleskill, NY, on Friday, February 6. Artist presentation, 4 - 5 pm. Opening Reception, 5 - 7 pm. Read more »
February brings a busy calendar to the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester. From special Abraham Lincoln commemorations and programs to a Valentine’s Day Brunch and Film, to an Academy Awards® Party, you won’t want to miss an eventful month at the Eastman! Read more »
How do you stack up?
Try your hand at the fast-paced game of Sport Stacking during “Stack It Up!” School Break Week at Strong National Museum of Play® from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20. Read more »
New trails, lodging and more add to skiing fun in the Empire State!
Albany, NY - New York’s ski areas just keep getting better. This year, downhill skiers and riders are being treated to more than just great ski weather … improvements and additions at New York’s mountains are providing even more reasons for getting out and enjoying the snow! Read more »
Ski Cross Event Makes First East Coast Appearance; Aerialists Compete Under the Lights
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The FIS Freestyle World Cup Tour comes to Whiteface/Lake Placid this holiday weekend, January 18-19. The Nature Valley Freestyle Cup features a nighttime aerials competition on Sunday evening at the Olympic Jumping Complex, and for the first time ever on the East Coast, a world cup competition in ski cross at Whiteface. Read more »
WILMINGTON, N.Y. – Lookout Mountain, Whiteface’s third peak, officially opened Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony atop the Lookout Mountain Triple Chairlift. ORDA Chairman Joe Martens (third from left), Wilmington Town Supervisor Randy Preston (fourth from left), ORDA President/CEO Ted Blazer (second from left) and Whiteface General Manager Jay Rand (fifth from left) cut the ribbon to officially open The Wilmington Trail. Read more »
Sundays with the Phil to feature principal musicians from the orchestra and offers audiences a chance to get closer to the music
(White Plains, New York) — The Westchester Philharmonic and ArtsWestchester (formerly the Westchester Arts Council) team up for Sundays with the Phil, a series of two chamber concerts that are part of the ArtsWestchester’s Arts @ the X series in downtown White Plains held January through June. Read more »
