Fourth of July events planned across NY

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Several state and national historic sites across New York are hosting events and activities on the Fourth of July.

At the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site on the eastern end of Lake Ontario, cannon firings will begin Saturday afternoon at the Navy Yard. Re-enactors will be on hand as part of the site's War of 1812 living history camp.

At Fort Ticonderoga, the pipes and drums of the Atlantic Watch Scottish Band will highlight July 4th activities.

Musical performances are on tap Saturday afternoon at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. At the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site on the Hudson River in neighboring Rockland County, musician Linda Russell will sing 18th century ballads next to a campfire.

And at the Saratoga Battlefield, a citizenship ceremony, fife and drum performances, musket firings and readings of the Declaration of Independence are part of the day-long festivities.

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Price Chopper's Fabulous Fourth And Fireworks Festival
The Capital Region's biggest back-yard party. Enjoy one of America's most dramatic settings for dazzling fireworks and great entertainment. Price Chopper's Fabulous Fourth and Concert in the Sky is a Plaza classic.
7/4/2009
Saturday
3:00p to 10:00p
Empire State Plaza
Albany NY

4th of July in the Sky at Dale Miller Restaurant
On the 4th of July you will have the best seat in Upstate New York!! See the spectacular Fireworks display on the Empire State Plaza from our Penthouse Terrace, dance and enjoy a fabulous summer-style dinner.
7/4/2009
Saturday
6:00p
Dale Miller Restaurant
Albany NY

USS Slater Tours
The USS SLATER will be open to the public for guided tours this Independence Day. Admission is charged. There will be a brief commemoration ceremony at noon.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 4:00p
USS Slater
Albany NY

Independence Day at Schuyler Mansion - 18th Century Fun
Independence Day at Schuyler Mansion - 18th Century Fun Sat, Jul 4, 2009 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at: 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 Cost: Free Enjoy an early American July 4th celebration on the grounds of Schuyler Mansion.
7/4/2009
Saturday
12:00p to 4:00p
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Albany NY

80S NIGHT
DANCE TO ALL YOUR FAVORITE 80'S TUNES. PLACE IS PACKED
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00p
Fuze Box
Albany NY

Berenice Abbott's Changing New York: A Triumph of Public Art Crossroads Gallery
after eight years in Europe, photographer Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) returned to New York City. She was inspired by the dramatic transformation of the city.
7/4/2009
Saturday
9:30a
New York State Museum
Albany NY 

Diana Krall with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Buenos Aires songwriter and guitarist Federico Aubele will be the opening act for Diana Krall's special July 4th concert at Tanglewood. Building on the culture of his native Argentina, Aubele infuses the Latin rhythms with influences.
7/4/2009
Saturday
7:00p 
Koussevitzky Music Shed
Lenox MA
Featuring: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Diana Krall, Federico Aubele

Cornwall Independence Day Celebration
All-day small town event. pet show, children's activities, entertainment, parade, road race, pageant, concert and fireworks. 10,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a
Town Hall
Arkville NY

North Adams Fireworks
View the annual Fourth of July Independence Day fireworks
7/4/2009
Saturday
9:30p
Joe Wolfe Field
North Adams MA

Styx & REO Speedwagon
Styxx One of the most beloved rock bands of the seventies and eighties, Styx became the first band of all-time to release four consecutive double platinum albums.
7/4/2009
Saturday
7:00p
Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Springs NY
Featuring: Styx, .38 Special, REO Speedwagon

Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Brooklyn Cyclones
Regular Season Minor League Baseball Game
7/4/2009
Saturday
7:00p
Joe Bruno Stadium
Troy NY

Independence Day Reading
Actors from the Williamstown Theatre Festival read the Declaration of Independence and the British Reply immediately following the Williamstown parade. Readings will take place at the museum at 12:00 and 1:00 pm.
7/4/2009
Saturday
12:00p to 2:00p
Williams College Museum of Art
Williamstown MA

Berkshires Arts Festival
Berkshires Arts Festival 175 Juried artists from around the country present their work at the 8th annual Berkshires Arts Festival. Blown glass, art jewelry, studio furniture, oil paintings, wearable art, photography, ceramics and more.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 6:00p
Butternut Ski Area
Great Barrington MA

Othello
By popular demand, the sensation of last summer returns for a limited run. The lead performances of John Douglas Thompson (Othello) and Michael Hammond (Iago) earned unanimous critical praise and helped make this the best production.
7/4/2009
Saturday
7:30p
Shakespeare and Company
Lenox MA

"Gone With the Wind:The Kinetic Art of Tim Prentice"
Tim Prentice is a big part of the Berksire Botanical Garden's 75th anniversary c
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 5:00p
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge MA

"Radio and Juliet" at Jacob's Pillow
Radio and Juliet, performed by Slovenia's Ballet Maribor, is a contemporary take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, choreographed by Romanian dancer Edward Clug and set to a score comprised of music by English rock band Radiohead.
7/4/2009
Saturday
8:00p
Jacob's Pillow Dance
Becket MA

Declaration of Independence
A community tradition. Hear the power of the words that triggered a revolution, delivered out loud by a diverse gathering of Company artists, community members, and friends.
7/4/2009
Saturday
3:00p to 4:00p
Shakespeare and Company
Lenox MA

Dove/O'Keefe: Circles of Influence
The evocative paintings of flowers and southwestern landscapes by Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) have long defined her role as a distinctly American icon and one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 5:00p
Clark Art Institute
Williamstown MA

200 Years of Fashion in Saratoga Springs, curated by Michael Levinson
This unique exhibit will weave the history of the clothing, the people who owned it, and Saratoga Springs together to tell a fascinating story of the growth of Saratoga Springs as a community.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 4:00p
Saratoga Springs History Museum
Saratoga Springs NY

Children by A.R. Gurney
Tony-nominee John Tillinger directs this timeless Gurney classic set in a large summer home on an island off the coast of Massachusetts. When an estranged brother's return and a mother's impending marriage recall painful memories.
7/4/2009
Saturday
4:00p
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance
Williamstown MA 

Toad of Toad Hall (Part A)
Part of the summer-long, free Bankside Festival. A.A. Milne's timeless tale, based on the "Wind in the Willows," comes to life at Shakespeare & Company's outdoor, tented theatre.
7/4/2009
Saturday
12:30p to 1:30p
Shakespeare and Company
Lenox MA

The Cartells
Jazz, swing, rhythm&blues and popular music of all styles are equally represented in the Cartell's impressive repertoire, and their dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants&needs of their audience results in every appearance. 
7/4/2009
Saturday
8:00p
Infinity Music Hall and Bistro
Norfolk CT

'Carousel'
Rodgers and Hammerstein's masterpiece Carousel tells the bittersweet love story between the carnival barker roustabout Billy Bigelow and the naïve young mill worker Julie Jordan.
7/4/2009
Saturday
8:00p
Barrington Stage Company, Main Stage
Pittsfield MA

Art of the Animal Kingdom XIV
One of the country's most prestigious wildlife exhibitions. All work available for purchase. This year's Special Guest Artist is Terry Isaac. He will be giving a workshop for intermediate to advanced students June 10 - 12.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 5:00p
Bennington Center for the Arts
Bennington VT

Pinter's Mirror: Family Voices, Victoria Station, A Slight Ache
Three brilliant and funny plays by Harold Pinter. Commemorate Pitner's dark, comedic insight, presented by actors at the top of their craft. This is a rare chance to see exceptionally gifted actors breathe life into Pinter's words.
7/4/2009
Saturday
8:30p
Shakespeare and Company
Lenox MA

Tokyo String Quartet Mendelssohn & Friends I"
Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 95, "Quartetto Serioso" Janacek: String Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters" Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D, Op. 44, No.
7/4/2009
Saturday
6:00p
Maverick Concert Hall
Woodstock NY

LAFA & Artists at Jacob's Pillow
Fang-Yi Sheu, former star of Martha Graham Dance Company & Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, performs in the US debut of her company, LAFA & Artists. The program includes two American premieres; 37 Arts, an acrobatic romp, and a new currently being created.
7/4/2009
Saturday
8:15p
Jacob's Pillow Dance
Becket MA

Toad of Toad Hall (Part B)
Part of the summer-long, free Bankside Festival. A.A. Milne's timeless tale, based on the Wind in the Willows, comes to life at Shakespeare & Company's outdoor, tented theatre.
7/4/2009
Saturday
5:30p to 6:30p
Shakespeare and Company
Lenox MA

Spirits of the Serengeti
Chris Dei is an award winning photographer whose wildlife images depict the beauty of a world most of us can only dream about. On June 6th BCA opens her breath-taking chronicle of the inhabitants of the African plain, Spirits of the Serengeti.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 5:00p
Bennington Center for the Arts
Bennington VT

Two Actors, Ten Painters: a theatrical portrait exhibition
Ten painters from the regional interpret two actors from Main Street Stage Company. Surprise theatrics anticipated at the opening reception, Friday, June 26, 6-8 p.
7/4/2009
Saturday
12:00p to 5:00p
Eclipse Mill Gallery
North Adams MA 

Virtue, Desire, Death and Foolishness - an Evening of Tales from Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov loved people. He wrote hundreds of short stories. They came easily to him. These stories are filled with the compassion and humor of an observer who is both uncle and journalist, critic and poet, witnessing episodes.
7/4/2009
Saturday
8:00p
Basilica Industria
Hudson NY

Edward Steichen Photography Exhibitions
Williams College Museum of Art. The Williams College Museum of Art presents two exhibitions highlighting different periods from the photographic career of Edward Steichen.
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a
Williams College
Williamstown MA

These Days: Elegies for Modern Times
7/4/2009
Saturday
11:00a to 5:00p
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
North Adams MA

Mental Abuse, Stench, Downward Hacking Motion, & Major Potential
Band Line Up (last to first): ~ Mental Abuse (http://www.myspace.com/mentalabuse09) - Hardcore, Punk ~ Stench (http://www.myspace.com/stench) - Hardcore, Punk, Thrash ~ Downward Hacking Motion ~ Major Potential(http://www.
7/4/2009
Saturday
9:00p
The Basement
Kingston NY

Aston Magna
7/4/2009
Saturday
6:00p
Daniel Arts Center
Great Barrington MA

Through the Seasons: Japanese Art in Nature
Seasonal change and depictions of the natural world have formed a core in the repertoire of Japanese artists throughout the ages. This exhibition brings together screens and scrolls from the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth...
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 5:00p
Clark Art Institute
Williamstown MA

Realism's Edge
The etching revival that flourished in France during the 1860s and 1870s was characterized by images of everyday urban and rural life. These works teetered on the edge of technical and societal shifts that balanced representation...
7/4/2009
Saturday
10:00a to 5:00p
Clark Art Institute
Williamstown MA