NYS Music 202​1

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  • Hardeman Orchards “Music in the Barn” Announce 2021 Lineup

    This summer Hardeman Orchards will host an array of artists during their series “Music in the Barn”, including many local New York performers.

    Located in Red Hook, NY, Hardeman Orchards Event Barn is a unique intimate venue in an 1870s Dutch style barn on a working family farm. Food and drinks are available and dancing is encouraged.

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    The shows kick off July 10 with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra. Alex has performed both nationally and internationally and appeared on tv and in movies.

    July 11: Grammy award-winning band Asleep At The Wheel stop by during their 50th anniversary tour. Ray and the band are the torch bearers of western swing. 

    July 17: the music continues with The Big Takeover fronted by singer Nee Nee Rushie. The band is steeped in Jamaican rhythms,  reggae, and ska. 

    July 23: Gratefully Yours performs the best of the Grateful Dead.

    Aug 6: the Dr. Lo Band arrives with Lo Faber at the helm. Lo will perform from his new release Claiborne Avenue as well as songs from his days with God Street Wine. 

    Aug 7: brings Professor Louie and the Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns. Louie as well as being a performer is a producer and worked with The Band for many years. 

    Aug 15: AJ Lee and Blue Summit appear. AJ has won the Northern California Bluegrass female vocalist award 10 times and was the 2019 IBMA momentum female vocalist winner. 

    Aug 20: The Big Shoe takes the stage with their funky high energy sounds.

    Aug 21: The Little Creek Band will do their original songs and country music. 

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    This is just the first round of announcements from Hardeman Orchards’ for their summer shows with more on the way in the near future. 

    Hardeman Orchards “Music in the Barn” Summer 2021 Music Lineup

    July 10 – Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra

    July 11 –  Asleep At The Wheel 

    July 17 – The Big Takeover

    July 23 –  Gratefully Yours 

    Aug 6 –  Dr. Lo Band

    Aug 7 – Professor Louie and the Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns

    Aug 15 – AJ Lee and Blue Summit

    Aug 20 – The Big Shoe

    Aug 21 – The Little Creek Band

    Info and tickets at www.hardemanorchards.com.

  • SummerStage Announces Free Shows for the 2021 Season

    SummerStage announced free shows for their 2021 season. There will be six shows put on between July through September and will take place at the Seaside Park Community Arts Center & the Coney Island Amphitheater. 

    SummerStage free outdoor festival and a seasonal outdoor venue that’s located in Central Park. It is presented by Capital One City Parks Foundation and annually presents approximately 100 performances in 15-18 parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.  The six free performances will take place at the Coney Island Amphitheater.

     Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spoke on the return of SummerStage saying,  “The return of SummerStage to the Coney Island Amphitheater and other outdoor venues throughout New York City fits the bill for exciting summer activities in Brooklyn. New Yorkers have endured much and contributed even more during one of our city’s darkest periods. Re-opening activities that reiterate what makes New York City great is a welcome addition to any summer ‘to do’ list.”

    The six free shows will include GRAMMY-award-winning disco hitmaker Gloria Gaynor who is performing on July 17 with Harlem-via-East London selector DJ Stormin Norman of Disco Sequestered. On July 18 Puerto Rican via the Bronx singer/songwriter and the “Princess of Salsa” La India will take the stage on Sunday. On August 7 Multi-platinum R&B artist Ginuwine will celebrate legendary hip-hop DJ Funk Flex’s birthday with special guests who are TBA. On August 28 SummerStage will present Go Brooklyn! Stetsasonic & Friends – 40th Anniversary Show featuring beat-box, sampling and a live performance mixing R&B, jazz, dancehall and rock with these legendary hip-hop pioneers, starring Prince Paul. On August 29, INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson, the number one Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, will feature the world’s most authentic Jackson impersonators with the Bronx DJ KS 360 kicking off the evening. The Coney Island season will wrap up on September 15 with Reggae Gold meets Soca Gold in association with VP Records, a reggae and dancehall showcase presented by the Caribbean and woman-owned record label based in Queens. All performances at the Coney Island Amphitheater will be free and open to the public, no tickets required.

    SummerStage also announced the additional free performances in Central Park this summer. On July 14, a Bastille Day Celebration will be presented by the French Consulate in New York, the French Institute Alliance Française and CAFUSA featuring a jazz quintet headlined by GRAMMY-nominated singer Kavita Shah, guitarist Matt Munisteri, bassist Matt Penman, drummer Ferenc Nemeth, and violinist Olivier Manchon performing a selection of beloved French classics, a get-up-and-dance set by star Joachim Garraud.  On September 1, critically acclaimed indie rock band and SummerStage alums Yo La Tengo will perform a free show in Central Park with underground rock band, Mountain Movers opening the show. Originally formed 30 years ago in Hoboken, New Jersey, the band has recorded 16 studio albums with their latest release, We Have Amnesia Sometimes, recorded during the peak of the pandemic. On September 12, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and SummerStage alumna Valerie June will bring her mixture of folk, blues, gospel, soul, Americana, and bluegrass to the stage. Her latest album The Moon and The Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, released in March 2021, has been described by Pitchfork as her “most heavy-hearted” and “far-reaching” record.

    On top of announcing it’s upcoming shows SummerStage has also announced that it will no longer require tickets for it’s free performances. All free performances will be open to the public, first come, first served, and accessible to all but will be subject to venue capacity limits and CDC recommendations for health and safety related to COVID-19 with maintaining social distance between audience members.

     For the most information about the SummerStage 2021 season visit their website here.

  • Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Announce Lineup

    The 5th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration will take place this summer at Buffalo Central Terminal. The diverse event will celebrate an array of artists while also conducting numerous exhibits.  

    Beau Fleuve

    The festivity will consist of performances on multiple stages, installations, the popular silent disco, food trucks, vendors village, backyard games, a family fun area, and much more. The acts in this year’s lineup go beyond Buffalo/WNY. They also include individuals from Rochester, NYC, Baltimore-DC, and Florida to name a few. 

    Music Performances By: Jae Skeese ( DrumWork Music & National Touring Artist Closing Out the Night), Danielle Ponder, Miller And The Other Sinners, Mom Said No, Deadwolf, Billie Essco, FREAK THE MIIGHTY, A.I The Anomaly, Herbal Tonics, Roy G Biv, Mile High, Source Academy & Dark Skin Jermaine, Velvet Bethany, 14 trapdoors, Chango4 & way2wavybaby, Maegan The Singer, Brother Tomsos, Sir Michael Prince, Money Set, Wakefield , Sugar Tea, Saranaide, Outwest, Underrated Evolution

    On Stage DJ Sets By: Farenheight Crew, DJ Flow, DJ Onyx , DJ P-Nasty

    Silent Disco Sets By: DJ Lil Gabby, DJ T, Deejay Ransum, DJ Jetta, DJ Yama Mama, Backpack Mafia Battle

    Art Exhibitors: kidwitthewings, Deja Marie, Xojoita, Neese Rich,  RozPaintedIt, Peter Ponce, Hooly & Syd, Cashis Green, Laike Palmero, Shantelle Patterson & more 

    Art Installations: SKATE PARK by Quincy Kosczka, WEARABLE ART by Buffalo State Fashion & Textile Dept & UB Arts Collaboratory, SIT & THINK CHAIRS by A.J. Smith, Ken Newton, Emeka Wajed, RozPaintedIt

    Curated Talks: Creative Mornings Buffalo, Outside The Influence, The Poorman Show

    Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration takes place on August 29. Tickets are on sale now. 

  • Saranac Lake Presents “Music on the Green”

    It’s no secret that the scenic Adirondacks are one of the best places to spend a New York summer. One great option for visitors and residents alike is Saranac Lake’s free ongoing summer concert series, Music on the Green.

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    Music on the Green, photo from Saranac Lake’s website

    Music on the Green is held Wednesday evenings from 7-9 in Saranac’s Riverside Park. The green provides ample space for audiences to dance around, connect with friends, or simply set up a lawn chair and enjoy the live music.

    The concert series kicked off on June 30 with a performance by funky local band El Nac. The upcoming performances are listed below and will showcase acts with rock, blues, jazz, country and funk flares, ensuring that there is truly something for everyone. The series will run shows every Wednesday and will conclude on August 25.

    Upcoming Shows

    July 7: The Split Rock Ramblers (bluegrass, country, Americana)

    July 14: Crackin’ Foxy (swing, jazz)

    July 21: Spring Street (rock, blues)

    July 28: Moments Notice (jazz, Latin, blues, country)

    August 4: Paul Asbell Quintet (jazz)

    August 11: The Mississippi Hot Dogs (electric blues, roots)

    August 18: Karen Savoca (blues, Americana)

    August 25: Annie in the Water (funk, jams)

    To learn more, including links to the Facebook event page for each show, visit Saranac Lake’s website. Performances are free to the public and will be moved from Riverside Park to Hotel Saranac in the event of rain.

  • HeadCount Launches ‘Save The Vote!’ – 50 State Cultural And Action Campaign To Support Voting Rights

    On the 50th anniversary of 18-20-year-olds granted the right to vote via the 26th Amendment, non-profit voter registration organization HeadCount launched Save The Vote!, an interactive campaign to encourage young Americans and cultural leaders to speak out for voting rights.

    Save The Vote! is the first national campaign HeadCount will run specifically on voter rights. It is founded on their core values statement: “Elections should be fair, accessible, and trustworthy.”

    Dozens of musicians and cultural leaders will participate, with many directly calling their own elected officials and capturing those moments on social media videos. Lil Dicky, Big Freedia, Dead and Company, Ministry, Michael Franti, Kam Franklin of The Suffers, Shah, and Amy Lee of Evanescence are among the many HeadCount supporters who are using their own platforms to Save the Vote! 

    The Save The Vote! campaign aims to connect new or first-time activists to their power as citizens by contacting lawmakers about voting rights. Entertainers including Lil Dicky, Big Freedia, Dead & Company, and Amy Lee of Evanescence are among dozens supporting the campaign

    The campaign hits on July 1, the same day that a divided Supreme Court ruled to uphold restrictive voting laws in Arizona. That came just days after the For The People Act — a Federal bill to protect voting rights — was stalled by a filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, 389 restrictive bills in 48 states have been introduced by state lawmakers to limit voting rights. Save the Vote! keys in on those state-by-state battles.

    “50 years ago, our country gave electoral power to the youth vote at a time when we knew their voices could no longer be silenced,” said Andy Bernstein, HeadCount’s executive director, “and today, we are bringing young Americans and their favorite musicians into the national conversation about voting rights.”

    At HeadCount.org/SaveTheVote, users will find a listing of what’s happening in all 50 states. To access that information they first play a little guessing game, predicting where their state ranks in how easy it is to vote. Then — after selecting their state on an interactive map — they’ll learn about pending or recently passed voting legislation in their home state. Visitors can also learn about how voting rights impact specific nonpartisan issues such as Criminal Justice, Racism and Discrimination, Jobs and the Economy, and LGBTQ+ rights.

    Save the Vote! marks an extension of HeadCount’s work beyond voter registration and Get Out the Vote activities. Save the Vote! will also be integrated into HeadCount’s hallmark field program, as volunteers speak with concert and festival-goers at events like Peach Fest, Newport Folk Festival, Bonnaroo, Bass Canyon, Louder than Life, Ohana Festival, Lost Lands Festival, and tours by Dead & Company and Dave Matthews Band.

  • First-Ever North Country Arts Festival Starts September 4

    The North Country Arts Festival will be bringing the North Country Community together to celebrate the arts this September. Along with more popular events, smaller events such as workshops, classes, open mic nights, small concerts, and theater productions will also take place in a variety of businesses and public spaces, starting September 4.

    North Country Arts Festival

    Anticipating over the course of the month an audience of 5,000 people in person, and 15,000 people online through their media sponsorship with NCPR and partnership with North Country Now. 

    This month-long, county-wide event encourages tourism and economic activity throughout St. Lawrence County by showcasing their region’s art industry, which is a critical component of their regional identity. Popular events, such as artists’ studio tour, PorchFest, Remington Arts Festival, plus a new art market during the Ives Park Concert Series will be held within the time frame of the NoCo Arts Fest.

    If you’re interested in signing up to participate in any or all of these events, listed below, you can contact their Programs Coordinator at amanda@slcartscouncil.org, or visit their website. The deadline to apply to participate in the events for any artist or musician is June 30th.

    Some featured  events that they will be having are listed below, 

    Ives Park Concert Series Arts Market, September 4th, 12 pm-6 pm: a full day of concerts and an art market on Labor Day weekend partnering with Community Performance Series, and another performance in collaboration with Clarkson University, also holding an art market during this event.

    Porchfest, September 4th in Potsdam, and September 5th in Canton 12 pm-5 pm: a musical event on individuals’ porches in Potsdam and Canton residential neighborhoods.

    Remington Arts Festival, October 2nd, 10 am-4 pm: a Canton community event commemorating the birth of Frederic Remington, held during St Lawrence University’s Laurentian Weekend.

    Artists’ Studio Tour, every weekend in September across the county: in artists’ home studios across the county over several weekends, a revamp of the event that they have organized for the last 34 years. This year they decided to choose a different region of the county for each weekend to better cater to the artists and patrons. The schedule is as follows:

    September 11th/12th – Colton/Parishville area

    September 18th/19th – Canton/Ogdensburg/Gouverneur area

    September 25th/26th – Potsdam/Madrid/Massena area

  • Opera Saratoga Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Summer Festival

    This summer marks the 60th anniversary of the Opera Saratoga Summer Festival. Initially dubbed the Lake George Opera playing to a crowd of 230 people, Opera Saratoga regularly performs for over 25,000 a year. Having performed over 90 works by 52 composers, this summer’s festival commemorates the history and continued success of those who have put on these critically acclaimed productions. The festival features three concerts inspired by the literature of Miguel de Cervantes: Quixotic Opera, Man of La Mancha, and Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding. 

    Working with a team of those dedicated to ensuring safety in the time of COVID, Opera Saratoga has committed to bringing audiences back safety for this summer’s festival for an outdoor experience during the months of June and July. These performances, produced in partnership with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Pitney Meadows Community Farm, provide different performance spaces for a safe and enjoyable concert. 

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    Via Opera Saratoga Official Site

    “Quixotic Opera”

    June 24th and 25th saw the kickoff of the festival with an 80 minute “Quixotic Opera” at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Following a series of scenes from operas inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote, the concert brought the audience on the adventures of nobleman Alonso Quizano who became a knight to serve his nation under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha. Lead by musical director Laurie Rogers, it featured scenes from Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse (Boismortier / Favart), Die Hochzeit des Camacho (Mendelssohn / Voigts), Il furioso all’isola di San Domingo (Donizetti / Ferretti),  Don Quixote (Kienzl) and more.

    “Man of La Mancha”

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    Via Opera Saratoga Official Site

    July 8th, 9th, and 10th will feature the 120 minute musical “Man of La Mancha” at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Amphitheater. Written by Dale Wasserman, the Tony Award winning musical, which features Broadway and Opera star Zachary James in the lead role as Cervantes/Don Quixote, tells the story of Don Quixote with music by Mitch Leigh, and lyrics by Joe Darion. 

    “A universal tale of love, hope, and adventure, Man of La Mancha celebrates the perseverance of one man who refuses to relinquish his ideals, and who is determined to see life not as it is, but as it ought to be.” 

    Opera Saratoga Official Website

    “Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding”

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    Via Opera Saratoga’s Official Site

    For lovers of more traditional classical music, Opera Saratoga will be presenting the 50 minute “Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding” with twelve performances scheduled between July 14th and 18th. A one-act comic serenata, the performances will feature artists from Opera Saratoga’s Young Artist Program. Written by Georg Philipp Telemann with a libretto by Daniel Schiebeler, the concert incorporates an episode from Part Two of Don Quixote where the knight and his squire stumble upon unusual weddings while exploring the world.  

    Tickets for both the musical Man of La Mancha and the serenata Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding on Opera Saratoga’s website. Ensured audience safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has limited tickets this season and Opera Saratoga anticipates that performances will sell out in advance of the show date. Advance ticket purchases are required for Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding and while not required for Man of La Mancha, they are strongly advised to ensure a spot at the special 60th anniversary performance.

  • Doom Flamingo Releases New EP, Announces Summer Tour

    Synthwave band Doom Flamingo has released their newest EP album, Flamingo, on June 30. The band has also announced a slew of tour dates for this summer, including a stop at the Capitol Theater.

    Doom Flamingo
     (Photo Credit: Paul Chelmis)

    Based in South Carolina, Doom Flamingo is a self-described “synthwave beast with a Jekyll and Hyde element to their songwriting.” Similar to the contrasting words in their name, Doom Flamingo creates a musical breed of both heavy electronica and dance-floor-ready pop.

    The group features bassist Ryan Stasik, of the jam band Umphrey’s McGee, alongside a cast of musicians including dynamic vocalist Kanika Moore, guitarist Thomas Kenney, drummer Stu White, saxophonist Mike Quinn, and keyboardist Ross Bogan.

    Flamingo serves as an upbeat alter ego to their 2020 Doom EP, a darker inspired collection. Full of ’80s-style keyboard beats, positive lyrics and an infectious groove, the new EP has a nostalgic summer beach-trip vibe.

    This project makes me want to lace up a pair of roller skates and head on down to the boardwalk.

    Ryan Stasik (bassist of Umphrey’s McGee and Doom Flamingo)
    Doom Flamingo

    Despite this fun-loving and beachy attitude, the group stays vigilant in their belief in justice and equity. Songs like “Untraditional” and “Somebody” help spread the message that people deserve to live confidently in their truth, even if they’re outside expected societal values.

    Doom Flamingo takes inspiration from a wide array of artists, from electronica pioneers Daft Punk to pop-icon Tina Turner (listen to their rendition of Turner’s “The Best”). Interestingly enough, one of the chief inspirations for Flamingo is former First Lady Michelle Obama. The band even wrote track 4, “Michelle,” in her honor.

    ‘Michelle’ is a song dedicated to the women that exhibit love, intelligence, and charisma because it feels good to deposit positive energy and be fed with the same. I’m inspired by Michelle Obama.

    Kanika Moore (lead singer of Doom Flamingo)
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    Doom Flamingo in North Charleston, 2020

    Flamingo can be streamed on all major platforms starting June 30. The band will also be bringing their new EP to a handful of select cities in the coming months, as part of their 2021 Summer Tour. For ticket information, check out their website.

    Check out the full tour schedule below:

    DOOM FLAMINGO Summer Tour 2021

    July 1 – Isle of Palms, SC – Windjammer
    July 3 – Scranton, PA – Peach Festival
    August 19-21 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp
    September 9 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
    September 10 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock
    September 11 – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum
    September 16 – Masontown, WV – Resonance Marvin’s Mountaintop
    September 18 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
    October 9 – Port Chester, NY – Garcia’s @ The Capitol Theater
    December 4-8 – Puerto Morelos, Mexico – Holidaze

  • Tupper Lake Hosts Summer Sunset Concert Series

    Tupper Lake Village, a few miles west of Lake Placid, has announced this year’s Summer Sunset Concert Series. Guests can enjoy weekly live musical entertainment and scenic sunset vistas at the Tupper Lake Bandshell, located in Flanders Park.

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    Flanders Park Bandshell

    Tupper Lake is a village in Franklin County, located within the Adirondack Park. Tupper Lake makes up the Tri-Lakes region along with nearby Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Settled during the town’s lumber production period in 1844, the village was the top lumber producer in New York State.

    After the area’s Great Fire of 1899, which burned more than 150 structures in the town, a modern Tupper Lake village grew out of the destruction. Having its own department store and sprawling railway yards, Tupper Lake became a hub for the surrounding Adirondack communities.

    Tupper Lake Summer Concert
    Views from the Flanders Municipal Park

    The Tupper Lake Municipal Park is located on Demars Boulevard off Route 3. This park is the center of the Tupper Lake community. The park is home to the best sunset views, a waterfront walkway, picnic table area, two covered fishing overlooks, public boat slips, playground, sports fields, skateboard park, and much more.

    The live music offerings are held weekly on Monday nights from 7 PM at Tupper Lake Municipal Park. All events are free and open to the public, but bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Local Tupper Lake restaurants will be hosting dinner specials during the events as well.

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    Tupper Lake

    Tupper Lake’s Summer Sunset Music Series lineup

    Sunday, July 4: Spring Street Band, Fireworks with patriotic music (9 PM)

    Monday, July 12: Blind Owl Band

    Monday, July 19: Geo Beat

    Monday, July 26: Hammerlok

    Monday, August 2: Shakespeare in the Parks – Twelfth Night – a Radio Play, part of the Adirondack Lakes Summer Theatre Festival

    Monday, August 9: Martin and Kelly

    Monday, August 16: Phil Henry & the News Feed

    Monday, August 23: High Peaks Opera

    Monday, August 30: Annie & the Hedonists

  • Watch Live Music and Fireworks at the Empire State Plaza on the Fourth of July

    Albany’s Empire State Plaza Independence Day celebration returns for its 45th annual fireworks display this year. The festivities will include musical performances from local favorites, as well as food and drink vendors on Sunday, July 4.

    Empire State Plaza

    The night begins with a pop up COVID-19 vaccination site, while supplies last, from 5:30 to 8 PM at the Empire State Plaza. Later, attendees can enjoy food and drink vendors from 6-10 PM while watching the sunset around Albany’s cityscape. Alcohol will be served from 6 to 9:15 PM by vendors to adults with proper identification.

    The Fourth of July festivities will also feature two Capital Region bands throughout the night. Classic rock band Graham Tichy and the New Lowdown will take the stage at 6:30 PM, followed by the Powerhouse Funk Band at 8 PM after an official July Fourth Ceremony.

    Powerhouse Funk Band at the Empire State Plaza’s 2019 Fourth of July Celebration

    The official ceremony will begin at 7:45 with a color guard and singing of the national anthem by Air National Guard Master Sargeant Samantha Marquette. Fireworks will close out the night, beginning at 9:15 PM.

    Free parking begins at 5:30 PM in the Visitor, “P” Lot, Grand Street, and Elk Street Lots. No tickets are required, entrance to the event as well as firework viewing is free. For a list of ground rules, visit the New York State website.

    For more information about the event, including a list of vendors, see the event webpage or keep up with updates on the Empire State Plaza Facebook page.

    Empire State Plaza’s July Fourth Schedule:

    5:30 PM: Empire State Plaza parking lots open and registration begins at pop-up vaccination site.
    6:00 PM: Start of event and vaccination site opens
    6:30 PM: Performance by Graham Tichy and the New Lowdown
    7:45 PM: Official July 4 ceremony with color guard, national anthem, and remarks.
    8:00 PM: Performance by Powerhouse Funk Band
    9:15 PM: Fireworks
    10:00 PM: Event Ends

    Empire State Plaza
    2018 Empire State Plaza Festivities