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All Things Go Announces Stacked 2026 NYC Festival Lineup

All Things Go is once again bringing a star-studded, female and nonbinary-focused lineup to New York City’s Forest Hills Stadium on September 25-27, 2026. The highly anticipated lineup dropped as the final installment of the three-part festival roster, following shortly behind the release of Washington DC’s announcement. At ATG NYC, gone are the days of […]

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Alter Bridge Soars at Historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse

Alter Bridge returned to Central New York on Friday, May 15, to perform at the historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. Sunshine and bright blue skies greeted the band, who last performed in the area at Del Lago in February 2023, and sent a pre-show buzz through Armory Square. Tim Montana served as the evening s opener.  […]

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Albany Symphony To Perform Free Concerts For Water Music NY: More Voices Festival

The Albany Symphony has announced they will be presenting three free concerts at Water Music NY: More Voices Festival 2026. The festival will make three different stops in Waterford, Rome, and The Tonawandas. The Water Music NY: More Voices Festival will commence this summer to honor the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. David Alan […]

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Hudson Yards Bella Abzug Park To Host 200 Free Events for Summer 2026

Looking for something to do over the summer? Bella Abzug Park in Hudson Yards has announced events that are free to the public this summer. From May to October, every week of the month will feature different events, most of them focusing on music and the arts. Some of these include Pa La Calle, Vinyl […]

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Alec Baldwin to Perform with BSO at Tanglewood on July 5

Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra s performance of Aaron Copland s “Lincoln Portrait” on Sunday, July 5 at Tanglewood. Taking place at 2:30 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed, the award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program that features two other Lincoln-inspired works. The centerpiece is the world […]

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Tang Announces 2026 Upbeat on the Roof Lineup

The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College has announced the 2026 Upbeat on the Roof concert series Lineup. The concerts will begin on Thursday, July 9 and will continue every Thursday through August 20.  Started in the summer of 2001, the concert series highlights regional musical talent in an array of styles, including funk, pop-punk, […]

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Ice-T Celebrates Hip-Hop Legacy and the Future at LPR with DJ Evil E and Friends

Hip-hop icon Ice-T brought old-school energy, surprise guests, and new music to Le Poisson Rouge on Thursday night alongside longtime collaborator DJ Evil E for a packed performance that doubled as a birthday celebration for hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Melle Mel. The intimate Manhattan venue quickly turned into a classic hip-hop party as Ice-T moved through […]

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Janis Ian Named As First Ever Artist in Residence at Caff Lena
Janis Ian with guitar

Legendary songwriter and multiple GRAMMY award winner Janis Ian will serve as Caff Lena s first ever Artist in Residence this August. Behind the Residency The month-long program brings workshops, mentorship opportunities and public conversations centered around songwriting and creative integrity to the Saratoga Springs venue. In addition, Ian will make special appearances at several signature […]

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GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Returns to Watkins Glen in 2026 With BUNT., DJ Diesel, and T-Pain Headlining

GRIDLIFE Summer Apex will return July 24 26, bringing a signature mix of motorsports and live music back to Watkins Glen International in New York s Finger Lakes region. This year s festival will feature two nights of music headlined by electronic music artist BUNT., DJ and NBA legend DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), and rapper and producer T-Pain. […]

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2026 High School Musical Theatre Awards
10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

Students from the Capital Region of New York were honored at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on May 16. The Collaborative School of the Arts presented the ceremony, which was sponsored by the Gazette Media Group, for the 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. The event celebrated 25 schools for their achievements in musical arts. […]

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