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See more Frank Lloyd Wright architectural masterpieces, including the Darwin Martin House, in Buffalo. The Burchfield Penney Art Center highlights the rich and diverse art and architecture of Western New York. Across the street, the Albright-Knox Gallery's renowned collection includes works by artists from Renoir to Jackson Pollock (visit his home/studio on Long Island). In the Hudson Valley, visit the Edward Hopper House. The artist's childhood home now serves as an arts center. In Hudson, stroll the meticulously landscaped grounds of Olana, 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 historic Byrdcliffe Art Colony. Tour the mansion and gardens of the founder of the Eastman Kodak Company at the George Eastman House in Rochester. The Museum displays 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 heart-shaped 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. FILM FESTIVALS: Red Carpets, Silver Screens! Every year, thousands of fans walk down the red carpet at film festivals across New York State. Special events include screenings, award shows and panel discussions with authors, actors and directors. Get your tickets and join the excitement! In New York City, more than 20 major festivals include the Tribeca Film Festival (tribecafilm.com) April 16 to 27; Brooklyn Girl Film Festival (brooklyngirlfilmfest.com) showcasing women filmmakers March 27 to 29; and Brooklyn Film Festival (brooklynfilmfestival.org), May 30 to June 8, featuring star-studded premieres. The NYC International Film Festival (nyciff.com), May 29 to June 5, highlights new and established filmmakers from around the world. In Rochester, the birthplace of motion picture film and the women's rights movement, the High Falls Film Festival (highfallsfilmfestival.com) celebrates the cinematic achievements of women, from April 24 to 27. Every June, the Lake Placid Film Forum (adkfilmsociety.com)-cofounded by author Russell Banks, former New York Daily News critic Kathleen Carroll and artist iloveny.com * 47 * SUMMER Naj Wikoff-presents an intimate festival secluded in the Adirondack Mountains. Filmmakers and cast members enjoy attending the screenings and discussions in a forum atmosphere unfettered by paparazzi. Some of Hollywood's biggest stars attend the annual Long Island International Film Expo, in Bellmore July 9 to 17. Events include panel discussions with filmmakers and 140 independent films from 48 countries. liifilmexpo.org August 1 & 2, the family-friendly Ballston Spa International Film Festival (bspafilm.com/home.html) offers free admission to world premiers and works by new filmmakers. Many screenings are held outdoors in this charming Victorian village near Saratoga Springs and three-hours north of New York City. For more on Film Festivals, see iloveny.com  http://www.tribecafilm.com http://www.liifilmexpo.org http://www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org http://www.bspafilm.com/home.html http://www.nyciff.com http://www.iloveny.com http://www.highfallsfilmfestival.com http://www.adkfilmsociety.com http://www.iloveny.com

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