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New French & Indian War Book Invites Travelers to Follow Byways

Scott — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:59 +0000

Book Debuts at Old Fort Niagara July 3-5

Sackets Harbor, NY — A new guidebook to 19 French and Indian War historic sites invites travelers to follow three state and nationally-designated byways to forts, battlegrounds and freshwater destinations in New York and Pennsylvania. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail has published Waterways of War: The Struggle for Empire 1754-1763, A Traveler’s Guide to the French & Indian War Forts and Battlefields along America’s Byways in New York (more…)

Hudson River School artists’ exhibition from the New-York Historical Society to open at Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art

Scott — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:03:52 +0000

Collection includes several recently conserved paintings not shown in more than 50 years

New Paltz, NY -The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the opening reception for the much-anticipated exhibition “The Hudson River to Niagara Falls, 19^th-Century American Landscape Paintings from the New-York Historical Society” from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, in The Dorsky Museum.

This headliner exhibition of the museum’s “Art & The River” series, which coincides with New York State’s Hudson 400th, will present 45 landscape paintings by Hudson River School artists selected from the permanent collection of the New-York Historical Society (N-YHS) and will feature 19th century paintings that were executed between 1818 and 1892. The collection will also include several recently conserved paintings which have not been shown to the public in more than 50 years. (more…)

Garden Vibes concert series showcases Rochester bands in conjunction with city’s 175th anniversary

Scott — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:49:06 +0000

Rochester, N.Y. - The Garden Vibes summer concert series at George Eastman House, marking its 16th year, boasts a variety of Rochester-based bands with international followings in honor of the city of Rochester’s 175th anniversary. Concerts will take the stage in the Townson Terrace Garden in July and August, with an added “Music & A Movie” feature this season. You can dance the night away and enjoy a picnic supper and fun family activities, while at the same time basking in George Eastman’s historic garden and grounds. (more…)

A Fusion of Traditional and Contemporary Art at Ganondagan Festival

Scott — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:46:47 +0000

Award-winning Artists Showcase Native Heritage and Culture

Victor, NY - On July 25 and 26, 2009, Ganondagan State Historic Site will present its 18th Annual Native American Dance & Music Festival and Art Market.

As part of each year’s Festival, dozens of the most gifted traditional and contemporary Native Artists from across the U.S. and Canada will exhibit at the show. Among the artists participating this year, Ganondagan will welcome renowned artists Tammy Beauvais, Peter B. Jones and Tammy Tarbell-Boehning. (more…)

2009 Saratoga Polo Season Begins July 10

Scott — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:33:19 +0000

Club welcomes new staff members and catering operator

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - The thundering of polo ponies competing on an area the size of nine football fields returns this summer with the fast-paced action of the 2009 season of Saratoga Polo. The season opens on Friday, July 10 and play continues through Labor Day weekend, concluding Sunday, Sept. 6. Saratoga Polo matches are played every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (more…)

New York State Visitors Can Get Third Night Free This Summer

Scott — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:42:31 +0000

Consumers Who Book Two Nights, Get Third Free at 250 Participating Accommodations

NEW YORK - New Yorkers are encouraged to stay in-state when traveling this summer, and take advantage of I Love New York statewide travel deals for consumers seeking a stress-free getaway this summer season. Hundreds of lodging properties, including privately-owned campgrounds, will take part in I LOVE NEW YORK’s popular ‘book two nights, get the third night free’ offer available at www.iloveny.com/summer. (more…)

7th Annual Golf Tournament July 24 Benefits The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology

Scott — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:14:53 +0000

Cobleskill, N.Y. - The 7th Annual Golf Tournament, a benefit The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology in Howes Cave, will take place on Friday, July 24.

The tournament is sponsored by The Cobleskill Community Activities Foundation and Cobleskill Stone Products. The day includes a tour of Howe Caverns, followed by brunch at the Caverns, a visit to The Cave House Museum, on-course refreshments while golfing and an awards dinner at the Cobleskill Golf & Country Club. (more…)