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The Albright-Knox Gallery’s renowned collection includes works by artists from Renoir to Jackson Pollock (visit his home/studio on Long Island). Across the street, the Burchfield Penney Art Center displays regional art, crafts and architecture. In the Hudson Valley, stroll the meticulously landscaped grounds at Olana, the home of Hudson River School artist, Frederic Church. Beautiful landscapes in the Catskills inspired Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School. From the porch of Cedar Grove, his home in Catskill, you can see the mountain scenery he painted. Nearby, browse the galleries of Woodstock and explore historic Byrdcliffe Arts & Crafts Colony. Visit the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film in Rochester. Tour the mansion and gardens of the founder of the Eastman Kodak Company and explore the world’s preeminent collection of photography and film. The Corning Museum of Glass showcases more than 3,500 years of glass art—from ancient Roman portraits to Tiffany windows. In the Thousand Islands-Seaway region, explore Boldt Castle, an architectural work of art set on a heartshaped island in Alexandria Bay. Created in 1900 as a monument of love, it’s decorated with carvings of cupids and roses and surrounded by Italian gardens and stone walkways. (FAVORITE ARTS & CULTURE VENUE) “Corning Glass Museum. It is unique to only this part of the world, but it has been crucial in the history of the United States. Corning made the lens for the telescope at Palomar. The one-of-a-kind, beautiful figurines and items can only be purchased in Corning.” FILM FESTIVALS: Get Your Tickets! Each year, thousands of fans walk down the red carpet at film festivals across New York State. Special events include a series of screenings, award shows, and panel discussions with authors, actors and directors. In New York City, over 20 major festivals include the Tribeca Film Festival (tribecafilm.com/festival) in late April and the Brooklyn Film Festival (brooklynfilmfestival.org/festival), May 31 to June 9, featuring next-wave works and star-studded premieres. The New York City International Film Festival (nyciff.com), from June 13 to 20, highlights new and established filmmakers from around the world. In Rochester, the birthplace of motion picture film and the early women’s rights movement, the High Falls Film Festival (http://film360365.com/main) on April 18 to 20 shines the spotlight on the artistry and innovation of films made by women. Every June, the Lake Placid Film Forum (lakeplacidfilmforum.com) —co-founded by author Russell Banks, former New York Daily News critic Kathleen Carroll and artist Naj Wikoff—presents an intimate festival secluded in the Adirondack — Carol S. iloveny.com • 43 • SUMMER Mountains. Often the filmmakers and cast members attend the screenings and discussions, which are held in a relaxed forum atmosphere unfettered by paparazzi. The annual Long Island International Film Expo (http://liifilmexpo.org) in Bellmore from July 11 to 18, hosts panel discussions with filmmakers and up to 150 short and featurelength independent films from around the globe. In August, the Ballston Spa International Film Festival (bspafilm.com/home.html) features short films, world premiers, and works by young filmmakers. The charming Victorian village was the basis for Richard Russo’s fictional town in the novel and film Nobody’s Fool. It’s located near Saratoga Springs, a three-hour drive from New York City. For more Film Festivals and information see iloveny.com  http://www.liifilmexpo.org http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/festival http://www.bspafilm.com/home.html http://www.nyciff.com http://www.film360365.com/main http://www.iloveny.com http://www.lakeplacidfilmforum.com http://www.iloveny.com

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ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Watchable Wildlife
New York State Canal System
Art+Culture
Path Through History
Food+Drink
Sports
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013

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