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2026 Hoochenanny Festival Music Lineup Adds Regional Bands
Announced today, the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival music lineup added ten regional bands to support the headline acts…
Electric City SummerFest to Debut in Downtown Schenectady this May
Schenectady will debut a new, free weekly outdoor concert series this summer, Electric City SummerFest, bringing…
518 Day Celebration to Feature Road Race, Vendors, Live Music, and Melba Madness…
518 Day will be celebrated in Albany on Saturday, May 16, a new event celebrating the Capital Region and the…
2026 Tony Award Nominations Announced, Led by ‘The Lost Boys’ and…
The Tony Award nominations were announced for the 79th annual celebration, honoring the best plays and musicals…
Park Theater Foundation Launches Bands & Brews Festival
The Park Theater Foundation presents its inaugural Bands & Brews festival Saturday, July 25 from 4 to 9 p.m.…
North American Premiere of Kwame Daniels’ “North Star” Set for…
This June 3-21, Irish Arts Center (IAC) and Solab, in association with the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, will present …
Glimmerglass Festival Partners with Opera Saratoga, Finger Lakes Opera, Seagle…
The Glimmerglass Festival has announced details and casting for its touring production of “Happy End,” the…
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, DJ Johnny Juice and Brian Hardgroove Announce…
Three icons whose individual legacies helped define hip-hop, rock and social consciousness across decades have…
Park Playhouse Announces New Summer Offering, Focused on Families and the Future…
Playhouse Stage Company, the Capital Region’s professional musical theater and premier arts education…
Empower FCU Amphitheater Celebrates 10 Years With Free Public Open House
Empower FCU Amphitheater will mark its 10th season with a free community celebration Sunday, May 31 from 1 to 7…
Interview: Chest Fever on Bringing The Music of The Band to Syracuse
Chest Fever, the official revival of The Band, will be performing at Funk n’ Waffles on May 8 as part of their…
Pleasantville Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The Pleasantville Music Festival announced the exciting lineup for this year’s 20th Annual Pleasantville Music…
Borderland Festival Announces 2026 Lineup, Headliners, Schedule
Borderland Music and Arts Festival is one of the Northeast’s premier festivals held in East Aurora, NY,…
Tribeca Festival Marks 25 Years with Star-Studded Talks, Reunions &…
The Tribeca Festival returns for its 25th anniversary in 2026 with an expansive, cross-disciplinary…
2026 Eddies Awards Winners Announced
For its 8th annual event, the Eddies Awards in Schenectady spotlighted the talented artists, music professionals,…
TODAY Show Announces 2026 Citi Concert Series
The countdown to the 2026 Citi Concert Series is on! Live from Rockefeller Center in New York City, fans from New…
Rhiannon Giddens Announces Biscuits & Banjos Foundation, 5 Summer Shows in…
Rhiannon Giddens has announced the Biscuits & Banjos Foundation, a new nonprofit organization celebrating the…
Rolling Stone Announces Inaugural Stateside Festival featuring Headliner Noah…
The nation's 250th birthday comes with a surprise this Fourth of July from Rolling Stone – Stateside, a new music…
Duane Betts Returns to Long Island Ahead of Isle of Hope Release
Southern rock torchbearer Duane Betts returns to Long Island on May 1, bringing his deeply personal new material…
“The Light We Carry Festival” Channels HB Studio Into the Future of Theater
HB Studio utilizes its rich history to transform decades of theater into something new, running May 30 through…