Jun.
3
2021
Kirkland Art Center Celebrates 60 Years of Art with Major Exhibition
The Kirkland Art Center is marking its 60th anniversary with an extensive exhibition, “KAC 60 Years of Art,” that showcases the work of many artists who have had an affiliation with the art center at its founding, throughout its history, or in recent times. The exhibition begins a series of events celebrating the center’s anniversary… Read more
May.
24
2021
“Emma Amos: Color Odyssey” Exhibition Showcases Works by Trailblazing African American Artist at MWPAI
Bold mixed-media paintings by a trailblazing artist who challenged society regarding race, gender, and privilege will be showcased in “Emma Amos: Color Odyssey,” on view June 19 through September 12 in the Museum of Art, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. “Emma Amos: Color Odyssey” is a major retrospective of the artist’s distinguished six-decade career. The exhibition features more… Read more
May.
20
2021
Utica Yeti Lacrosse Club Comes to Adirondack Bank Center
The Utica Yeti Lacrosse Club announced a partnership with the Adirondack Bank Center as the home venue for their inaugural season. The Yeti are members of the Interstate Box Lacrosse Association (IBLA), the nation’s largest box lacrosse league. The Yeti will play three regular season games this summer at the Adirondack Bank Center on… Read more
May.
11
2021
New Yorkers Choosing To Vacation In State Will Make A Difference In 2021
In a statewide collaboration coordinated by the New York State Tourism Industry Association, New York State residents are being asked to ‘Roam the Empire’ in 2021. Destination marketing organizations, museums, attractions, and other tourism related businesses are rallying New Yorkers to ‘Roam the Empire’ and choose their home state when making their 2021 travel and… Read more
Mar.
18
2021
Canalway Trail Draws Over 4 Million Visitors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 15, 2021 Media Contacts: Dylan Carey, Project Director, Parks & Trails New York (518) 461-1765, dcarey@ptny.org Shane Mahar, Communications Strategy Manager, New York Power Authority (518) 603-0791 shane.mahar@nypa.gov ALBANY, NY – Use along the Erie Canalway Trail and Champlain Canalway Trail increased in 2020, according to the 2020 Who’s on… Read more
Mar.
17
2021
Funding Available for 2021 Canal-Related Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MARCH 17, 2021Contact: Jean Mackay, Director of Communications and Outreach518-237-7000, ext. 222jean_mackay@partner.nps.gov WATERFORD, NY – With New York State beginning to open more and an increase in gathering sizes allowed in public spaces, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, in partnership with the NYS Canal Corporation, has opened a call for applications for 2021 canal-related event… Read more
Mar.
8
2021
Snowmobile Economic Impact Study Kicks Off
Lewis County Economic Development, working together with Jefferson County Economic Development, the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Oneida County Tourism, Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning, Operation Oswego County, the Tug Hill Commission and several area snowmobile clubs, has contracted with the Center for Community Studies at Jefferson Community College (JCC) and Camoin 360… Read more
Mar.
8
2021
Utica Native Donates Book to Support Youth and History
Utica native Kevin Byrd has donated 30 signed copies of Our Stories, Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth to the History Center. Kevin is one of 13 contributing authors who open up to share their trials and tribulations in this journey called life. The proceeds from books purchased through the History Center will be used to… Read more
Feb.
17
2021
The Black Family and the Tuskegee Airmen
Rome Historical Society (RHS) and the Afro-American Heritage Association (AAHA) will host a 43rd annual African American History Month virtual program on February 28, 2021 at 3pm. The topic will be the Black family with a focus on its role in the evolution and significance of the Tuskegee Airmen. This virtual program will be available… Read more
Feb.
9
2021
