Fonda, NY - Montgomery County is back in the Central Leatherstocking Region’s magazine in 2009! The Central Leatherstocking Region spans eight counties: Broome, Chenango, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie, promoting tourism throughout the region.
Simply Getaway, Volume 5 is available to start planning fall harvest and winter fun activities. The Fall/Winter edition of the publication features information and articles on romantic weekends, unique boutique and antiques shopping, winter break enjoyment, snowmobiling, and breweries along with the calendar of major events in the region. Read more »
Cornwall, NY - On Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m., the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be hosting: Geology Journey! Come join Environmental Educator, Judy Ounfer, at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, for a 90-minute guided hike that goes back more than a billion years in geologic history. Learn how to identify primary rock types and visit the site of a 19th century mine. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots recommended. Bring water. Read more »
Belleayre Conservatory presents the internationally-acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Highmount, NY — With August upon us, an outdoor summer concert is a perfect family affair to not surpass. The Belleayre Music Festival is eager to present what Paul Simon insisted to be an integral synergy in his “Graceland” album, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. This Saturday, August 1 at 8:00pm the group will perform the a cappella talents of their traditional South African music. Read more »
Howes Cave, NY — It’ll be a grand celebration when Howe Caverns hosts a community party for its 80th anniversary on Aug. 1.
WHAT: Howe Caverns Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary of Re-opening to the Public in 1929
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Howe Caverns Estate, 255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave Read more »
Syracuse, NY - If your vagabond shoes are longing to stray, and you wish your little town blues were melting away, swing by the Skaneateles Festival, August 12 - September 5, where New York-inspired music will be celebrated outdoors all week long, from solo guitar recitals to violin, clarinet, cello and piano compositions. After all, it’s up to you, New York, New York. Read more »
Special Performances to Feature Alec Baldwin, Yo-Yo Ma and More
Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs will again host the historic Philadelphia Orchestra during their summer residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Their residency in Saratoga runs from August 5th-22nd, with performances Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 8:00 p.m. each night, as well as pre-performance talks by conductors and/or musicians or soloists one hour prior to all concerts. Opening night will feature the appearance and Saratoga debut of actor Alec Baldwin as Narrator for Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait. Read more »
Cortland, NY - A new website has been launched for Jets fans interested in visiting the Cortland community and surrounding areas in Central New York during team’s upcoming summer training camp. The site, www.cortlandsports.org/jets/, offers a travel guide as well as information about local lodging, dining, entertainment, and more, said Chamber director Garry VanGorder. Read more »
