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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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Sugar Ray to Headline Empire State Plaza July Fourth Celebration

Sugar Ray will headline New York State s Annual Independence Day celebration, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced. The celebration will be held at the Empire State Plaza on July 4. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, fireworks, a New York State Parks exhibit, a costume contest, American […]

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Hudson River Music Festival Returns to Croton Point Park, Announces Slate of America 250 Programming

The Hudson River Music Festival announced its return to Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday, June 21, with a lineup headlined by Warren Haynes, Jesse Welles and Toshi Reagon across two stages on the Hudson River waterfront. The festival’s marquee set brings together Haynes, founding member of Gov’t Mule and a longtime force in […]

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Lake George Gets Loud for DJ Takeover Festival FETE ADK 26

The Lake George DJ Takeover Music Festival returns this spring, bringing a three-day dance music celebration that transforms the scenic Village of Lake George into a dance floor. From May 22 24, Lake George becomes a space of pure euphoria. DJing has taken on a new significance, transforming events into emotional spaces centered not only on […]

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2026 Montclair Jazz Festival Lineup
Montclair Jazz Festival

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, a New Jersey-based nonprofit, has shared the 17th annual Montclair Jazz Festival lineup. The festival will be held in downtown Montclair, NJ, this summer. The festival begins with several Soundcheck Series concerts in June at The Wellmont Arts Plaza and finishes up with the Downtown Jamboree + Block Party on Saturday, August […]

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