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John McCutcheon Announces Performance at Old Songs
Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon has announced a performance at Old Songs in Voorheesville, NY at…
Empire State Youth Orchestra Season Begins This October
The Empire State Youth Orchestra is opening their 2026-27 season on October 25 with Grounded in Story at Troy…
LCD Soundsystem Announce 2026 NYC Residency
LCD Soundsystem has announced their sixth annual NYC residency for 2026. Throughout November and December, the…
Westcott Theater Operating Permit Revoked
On September 28, Syracuse Common Council unanimously voted to revoke the the Westcott Theater's special use…
Phish Fans Launch Scholarship for Undergraduate Music Students in Vermont
The Mockingbird Foundation has partnered with the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC) to launch The…
Slipknot Announce 2027 Tour, Stop in Queens
Heavy metal band Slipknot have announced a Summer 2027 tour, called the “(sic)est Stadium Tour.” This worldwide…
FilmColumbia 2026 to Honor Chatham Native Jane Schoenbrun
Writer/director Jane Schoenbrun will be the celebrated honoree at this year’s FilmColumbia film festival. The…
Greenwich Village Folk Festival Hosts Live 40th Anniversary Concert
The Greenwich Village Folk Festival will host the Live 40th Anniversary Concert on Sunday, Oct. 4, beginning at 4…
Rockettes ‘Ring’ In Their Next Century With New Tap Number And…
MSG Entertainment has announced details around the new elements in the 2026 Christmas Spectacular Starring the…
Hudson Valley Music Summit to Return in November
After a seven-year hiatus, the Hudson Valley Music Summit is returning to the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center on…
SPAC Announces Week-Long Residency with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of the nation’s most…
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Announces “Fantasies” with Mandolinist Jacob…
Ithaca’s Cayuga Chamber Orchestra will perform “Fantasies,” a concert featuring four exceptional pieces of…
Tab Benoit, Taylor Simon King Tribute and Broadway Swing Announced at Universal…
Universal Preservation Hall is adding three performances to its upcoming lineup, bringing Grammy-nominated…
Adirondack’s Got Talent Competition Launches in Glens Falls
The Glens Falls Park Theater Foundation has announced the launch of its new live music competition, “Adirondack’s…
Oceans Calling Festival Returns to Ocean City with Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One…
Oceans Calling Festival is almost here. The three-day festival returns to Ocean City, Maryland this Friday -…
Rufus and Martha Wainwright Bring Annual Holiday Concert to Manhattan
Sibling singer-songwriters Rufus and Martha Wainwright have announced their annual holiday extravaganza,…
“Once Upon a Time in Harlem” Arrives in Theaters Oct. 16
Once Upon a Time in Harlem, a yet-unreleased project of renowned filmmaker William Greaves, will open in theaters…
The Capitol Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Sept. 19 marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre. In celebration of this…
The Music Matters Begins Ottoween and Hell-O-Ween Traditions
The Music Matters, a music blogger turned show promoter, has announced Halloween shows at two different New York…
NYS DanceForce Support for Capital Region College Dance Programming
NYS DanceForce, an organization dedicated to facilitating and funding dance initiatives across New York State,…