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Documentary Filmed at High Peaks Resort Receives NYS Broadcasters Association Award

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:42:10 -0400

High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid today announced the documentary special "Mountain Lake PBS Celebrates Lake Placid & The Winter Games" has been awarded a New York State Broadcasters Association Award. The special premiered on February 6, 2014 ...

Winter Games Memories & Memorabilia Event at High Peaks Resort THIS Friday

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:19:11 -0500

The public is invited to a free event to see and share memories and memorabilia on Friday, January 17th at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid. This once-every-four-years event will bring together the people, prizes and products from the 1932 and 198...

High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid Selects 'Spring for Hope' Grant Recipient: St. Lawrence NYSARC

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:53:41 -0500

High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid announced the winner of its third annual Spring For Hope? initiative, The St. Lawrence NYSARC.

Announcing the Winter Games Memories & Memorabilia Community Event at High Peaks Resort

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:20:43 -0500

Calling all Winter Games fans, friends, collectors and historians!

ACCVB TO ANNOUNCE NEW ROUND OF EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOSPITALITY GRANT RECIPIENTS

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:33:45 -0500

Please join us for a press conference to announce new recipients of the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Education Foundation Hospitality Grants. The event will feature brief remarks from community leaders and awardees representing A...

Application Deadline Extended for 'Spring for Hope' Grants for Non-Profits

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:47:16 -0500

Responding to requests for more time, High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid extended the application period for its third annual Spring For Hope? initiative, a unique opportunity for non-profit organizations to be awarded free use of meeting space, acc...

Application Deadline Extended for 'Spring for Hope' Grants for Non-Profits

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:47:16 -0500

UPSTATE THEATERS FOR A FAIR GAME STATEMENT REGARDING PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK CASINO GAMBLING AMENDMENT

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:48:05 -0500

"Upstate Theaters for a Fair Game was formed to publicize the potential impacts on our downtown arts and entertainment facilities if gaming casinos were to include entertainment venues without restrictions. We respect the public's vote on the New ...

NY Arts & Entertainment Venues Announce Progress on Leveling Playing Field Within Proposed Casino Expansion

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:21:39 -0400

Premier arts and entertainment venues from Upstate New York today announced progress made by a coalition formed to help educate the public on the potential negative effects of casino expansion on local entertainment ecosystems and to create a leve...

Upstate NY Arts & Entertainment Venues Rally to Ensure a Level Playing Field Within Proposed Casino Expansion

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:25:02 -0400

Premier arts and entertainment venues from Upstate New York with a vested economic interest in their local communities will announced progress made by a coalition recently formed in advance of the upcoming state-wide referendum to authorize casino...

High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid Announces Third Annual 'Spring for Hope' Grants for Non-Profits

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 09:18:05 -0400

LAKE PLACID (September 23, 2013) – High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid opened the application period for its third annual Spring For Hope? initiative, a unique opportunity for a non-profit organization to be awarded free use of meeting space, accommo...

PRESS PREVIEW FOR "GE PRESENTS: THE MYSTERY OF THE MUMMIES" PRIOR TO GRAND OPENING

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:12:32 -0400

The Ancient Egypt Collection is the most popular exhibit in the Instute's portfolio, helping to draw tens of thousands of visitors to the institute annually. On Saturday, the 21st, the Institute will launch the largest exhibition of this kind in i...

Tammis K. Groft appointed Executive Director of the Albany Institute

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:46:02 -0400

In a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Albany Institute of History & Art, held on June 17, 2013, Tammis K. Groft was appointed Executive Director of the Albany Institute. The decision to appoint Groft was unanimously approved by...

The Cirque is Coming to Strand Theatre!

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:18:25 -0400

The performers of Cirque Éloize, currently in the northeast to promote their 2013 shows and summer camps, wanted to find unique opportunities to give back to the community in between their studio media interviews. They are visiting Strand Theatre ...

The Cirque is Coming to the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center!

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:23:28 -0400

The performers of Cirque Éloize, currently in the northeast to promote their 2013 shows and summer camps at Proctors, wanted to find unique opportunities to give back to the community in between their studio media interviews. They are visiting the...

Frank Fanshawe Joins Wilson Elser's Albany Health Care Practice

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:08:49 -0400

National law firm Wilson Elser is pleased to announce that Frank Fanshawe, a well-known figure in the Capital District health care community, has joined the firm's Albany office as a partner with its Health Care practice.

Central Avenue Sidewalks to Be Chalked Up During Tulip Festival

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:13:54 -0400

Drawing Up Central: A Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, which is part of the 65th Annual Albany Tulip Festival, will feature artists from all over the region as they compete for prizes. The contest will be judged by notable community leaders and is free...

Local Man Finishes Handwritten Bible This Weekend

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:24:32 -0400

Columbia County man finishes writing the entire King James Bible by hand.

Albany Bike EXPO Gears Up to Promote Cycling in and Around the Capital Region

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:39:50 -0400

The Albany Bicycle Coalition, together with the New York Bicycling Coalition, will hold the third annual Albany Bike EXPO to celebrate and promote cycling in the City of Albany and greater Capital District. The event is free and open to the public.

Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Grant Support for County Nonprofits

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:13:12 -0400

The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) Education Foundation announced today the recipients of their first-ever Hospitality Grants, designed to support not-for-profit organizations located in Albany County. Recipients were on ha...

Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Grant Support for County Nonprofits

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:44:30 -0400

An exciting press conference to announce the recipients of the first-ever Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation Hospitality Grants. The event will feature brief speeches from elected officials and leaders to announce and celebr...

Family Weekend Serves Veterans

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:44:05 -0400

Mrs. Wright gripped her sons' hands as she held back tears; her oldest had deployed to Kuwait the day before. From her chair in the circle she spoke about family bonds and gratitude for a supportive community. The Wrights were one of more than 100...

Proctors Announces 2013 –2014 Key Private Bank Broadway Series

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:05:28 -0400

Proctors is kicking off its 2013 – 2014 Key Private Bank Broadway Series announcement in Hollywood fashion. Complete with lights, cameras and envelopes, this event is sure to be entertaining as well as informative. Based on previous shows, Procto...

The Mystery of the Albany Mummies…Revealed!

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:34:14 -0400

Two mummies, one believed to be male and the other female, have been at the Albany Institute of History & Art since 1909 when they were acquired from Cairo, Egypt. In March 2012, the mummies were transported to Albany Medical Center to undergo...

Proctors Announces Five-Year Partnership to be ?the Summer Home for Cirque Éloize

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:19:49 -0500

Proctors recently signed a five-year commitment with Cirque Éloize. Proctors joined Cirque Éloize to become the summer home for their productions during the month of August. In addition to performances, Cirque Éloize will be hosting summer camps ...