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The Newburgh Arts and Cultural Commission and the City of Newburgh are proud to undertake the first comprehensive inventory and assessment of the diverse arts and culture ecology in the city: the Newburgh Arts + Cultural Study (NACS).

First-Ever Cultural Study Launches in Newburgh

NEWBURGH - The Newburgh Arts and Cultural Commission and the City of Newburgh are proud to undertake the first comprehensive inventory and assessment of...

(L-R) NBT founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer; NBT Artistic Director Jonathan McCrory; NBT CEO Sade Lythcott.

National Black Theatre Receives an Obie Award

NEW YORK - Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre (NBT) was awarded the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Production and Continued Advocacy...

Guests can literally get a feel for cow-nose rays and other creatures in the “Shark & Ray Touch Pool” of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, just an hour by car or train from Manhattan. The Aquarium is open with special COVID-19 precautions including admission by timed-ticket advance purchase only and that all guests over age 2 wear masks.

Encounter Sharks, Seals, Sea Turtles and More

Congressman John Lewis is known and revered worldwide for his social justice activism as a young man during the modern Civil Rights movement which sparked large scale civic and social change in America.

Civil Rights Lion John Lewis Gets into “Good Trouble”

Take Five Top-Prize Ticket Sold in Stony Point

Before there was fake news, distorting realty for evil purposes was called propaganda. That’s what the Russians did pre-WWII to convince the West that the Soviet Ukraine had economic prowess, prosperous citizens and full bellies. We examine all of this is as we dive into the film “Mr. Jones”.

The Film “Mr. Jones” Dives into the Pre-WWII Era

The City of Newburgh invites everyone to shop, dine, and relax on Liberty Street this summer! Outdoor seating is currently being offered at locations throughout the Liberty Street corridor from Rob’s Roast Coffee to the Wherehouse.

Summer on Liberty St. in Newburgh is Underway

If history classes were this entertaining, there would be lines around the block to get in. For many, Hamilton is an enigma. It was the toast of Broadway. Attention-grabbing scenes were performed during the Tony Awards Show. But if you weren’t willing to spend a fortune for tickets, you‘ve probably never seen this groundbreaking musical.

“Hamilton” is a Great Groundbreaking Musical

The Newburgh Jazz Series flagship concert was in 2007 on Newburgh waterfront, its’ creator Ferry Godmother Productions have grown it to become the leading outdoor concert venue in Orange County. In an email made to her loyal followers the producer and organizer Ferry Godmother announced the cancellation of all 2020 summer concerts.

No Waterfront Concerts, Summer Shows Go On

35th anniversary 2LP 12” vinyl collector’s edition of Whitney Houston debut album.

Whitney Houston 35th Anniversary Album Release