Exhibition at Met closes Aug. 9
New York, NY - It’s your last chance to see The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion, a dynamic exhibition of 80 high-fashion and haute couture ensembles, fashion photographs, and film clips that explore the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty as represented by iconic fashion models in the latter half of the 20th century. Read more »
Albany, NY - One-hundred twenty-two motor coaches with tourists from throughout North America will visit Albany from August 9 - 11. The pre-planned tours, including public concerts at the Times Union Center and Palace Theatre, have been developed by Pathway Tours in London, Ontario and were inspired by the Quadricentennial celebration of the region’s discovery by explorer Henry Hudson. Read more »
Albany, N.Y. — Albany’s Park Playhouse is offering new “Stimulus Package” featuring discounted reserved seats during the remainder of its 21st season in Washington Park.
From now through the final curtain on Aug. 23, Park Playhouse has reserved “Star Seats” at reduced prices for all performances of its production of Disney’s High School Musical. Performances take place Tuesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. by the park’s Lake House. Read more »
Fonda, NY - The Montgomery and Schenectady County Chambers of Commerce come together to announce the Lock 7-12 Canalfest Barge Bash sponsored by Alpin Haus. This kick-off celebration will be held on Thursday, August 6 at River Stone Manor, 1437 Amsterdam Road on Route 5 in Glenville.
Come join the Barge Bash fun from 6 to 10pm for a casual dinner buffet with dancing and music provided by PARTY TOONS and mingle magic by Magician Alan Edstrom. “Barge Bash is a wonderful community event along one of our greatest natural assets, it’s a great family weekend for our community!” adds Andy Heck, Alpin Haus. Read more »
With the summer season in full swing, the Finger Lakes Region offers visitors many activities, events and happenings to pack the day
Auburn, NY — With the summer season in full swing, the Finger Lakes Region offers visitors many activities, events and happenings to pack the day. Beyond lake recreation, consider some of the following family friendly experiences that provide a memorable visit:
Vanish to the year 1585–Sterling Renaissance Festival: Come in costume, feast like a queen, and prepare thyself for an interactive family adventure that takes you back to an authentic English Renaissance Village. The Sterling Renaissance Festival runs through August 16 and has a full schedule of events, theme weekends, musical acts and attractions to entertain all ages. Read more »
Garnerville, NY - Sculptor James Tyler has begun work on his huge sculpture, the Groundwater Colossus, in his studio at the GAGA Arts Center in Garnerville. The sculpture will be one of the largest free standing ceramic sculptures ever made, formed with over ten tons of clay.
The artwork is an enormous human visage, emerging from the earth. A personification of the vast freshwater aquifers that lay hidden beneath the surface of the ground. Viewers of the sculpture will be face to face with the issue of this vitally important natural resource. Read more »
Phone service provides commuters with real-time traffic updates, travel conditions and transportation information
Albany, NY - Governor David A. Paterson recently announced the launch of 511 New York, a free and comprehensive system geared to meet the needs of commuters, long-distance and local travelers, tourists and commercial-vehicle operators. The service covers State highways and public transportation services and provides information about traffic incidents, roadway conditions, congestion, work zones, weather and planned events. Read more »
