Aaron Neville & Quintet to Close Belleayre Music Festival with Hot New Orleans Style on Holiday Weekend

August 31, 2010, Highmount, NY –  The 2010 Belleayre Music Festival wraps up in red-hot style when New Orleans' favorite sons, Aaron Neville and his Quintet, featuring Charles Neville, hit the stage Saturday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. Aaron Neville's velvety croon is as instantly recognizable as any voice in modern music. From his signature 1967 hit, "Tell It Like It Is," to his chart-topping duets with Linda Ronstadt on "Don't Know Much" and "All of My Life," Aaron has enjoyed a remarkable career. He has collected 16 Grammy nominations and was twice named Best Male Singer in the Rolling Stone critics' poll. Charles Neville's saxophone work spans virtually every musical genre and he has played with a who's who of musical giants.  Throughout their long solo careers and as members of the group that bears their family name, the Neville Brothers proudly carry the torch of their native New Orleans' rich R&B legacy. The band's tight live shows are the stuff of legend. The Neville Brothers played Belleayre six years ago and thrilled the packed house from opening note to rousing finale. Tickets are available at the Belleayre Music Festival and are on sale via Ticketmaster. For additional information, please call 800 942-6904, ext. 1344, visit: www.belleayremusic.org or e-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Swain Summer Greetings

This Weekend: Mountain Biking, Scenic Lift Rides, & The Shawmut

Upcoming Schedule of Events & Activites: Motocross,

Mountain Biking, Sportsman's Fest, Fall Fest, Season Pass Sale

1st Annual Finger Lakes Yoga Festival August 20th - 22nd

Move at your own pace in a relaxing setting. We are planning a wonderful weekend for yoga enthusiasts of all levels. If you are new to yoga, this will be the perfect opportunity to try out different styles. Families can have fun together with our Yoga Kids Workshops. Individuals will have the opportunity to practice with top-notch teachers, offering a variety of classes. We will be featuring daily activities, nightly entertainment and local vendors for your added enjoyment.

'50s Dance Party Turns Back the Clock at Belleayre

August 17, 2010, Highmount, NY –The Belleayre Music Festival rolls back the clock on nostalgic fun with a '50s Dance Party: "The Day the Music Died" -featuring the Music of Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. This rollicking journey into yesteryear is sure to have the audience dancing in the aisles as the timeless hits of the era's biggest stars are recreated with authentic precision. The Dance Party Tour is a show band bringing to life the Winter Dance Party of 1959, starring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. The seven-piece band performs rockabilly hits of these artists and others made famous from 1952 through 1959. Beloved classics like "Chantilly Lace," "Peggy Sue" and "La Bamba" will be featured. On February 3, 1959, a small-plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa killed three American rock and roll musicians: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. The day was later called "The Day the Music Died" by Don McLean, in his song "American Pie." John Mueller is the top Buddy Holly tribute artist and starred in this role on Broadway. He started performing professionally as Buddy Holly many years ago at the American Heartland Theatre in Kansas City, MO where he starred in "Buddy...The Buddy Holly Story." Since that time he has done the same show in major markets and these productions have garnered John critical acclaim and awards for his detailed, authentic performance.

Summer Rates for Greek Peak Season Pass Rates expire soon!

There's Still Time!!

Summer Rate for Greek Peak 2010-2011 Season Passes Expires Soon!

It's not too late to purchase a season pass at the still-low price of $399 through August 21st.

Act now and get your pass for the upcoming season. Call 1-800-955-2754 or click today.

Windham 2010 World Cup Festival

// FRIDAY, AUGUST 27th – AUGUST 29th

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Finals are coming to Windham this summer and it is going to be a big event. There will be plenty of exciting activities including opportunities for everyone to race!

Check RaceWindham.com for new updates!

For immediate release: August 11, 2010

Contact: Jo Ann LeSage Nelson                        

Pierce Communications

518.427.1186 or 518.928.4134 (cell)

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CITIZENS’ RACE THE WORLD EVENTS

AT WINDHAM WORLD CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL

$6,000 PURSE TO BE AWARDED

Windham, N.Y. – Citizen bicyclists are invited to be a part of cycling history and race with the best athletes from all over the world during the Race the World events taking place at the Windham 2010 Mountain Bike World Cup Festival in late August in Windham, N.Y.

For immediate release: August 10, 2010

Contact: Jo Ann LeSage Nelson                        

Pierce Communications

518.427.1186 or 518.928.4134 (cell)

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WINDHAM WORLD CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL

ANNOUNCES BLOCK PARTY LINE UP

Windham, N.Y. –In addition to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) races at the Mountain Bike World Cup Finals presented by Shimano, several family-friendly activities are scheduled for the week of the races.

A huge Block Party, set for Friday, Aug. 27, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., will be located on a section of Route 23 in downtown Windham that will be closed to vehicular traffic. The party will feature a variety of activities and vendors and is free to the public.

Belleayre Mountain to Sponsor “Living with the Black Bears” Lecture August 29

Due to recent heightened bear activity in the region Belleayre Mountain will present a Nature Education Lecture “Living with the Black Bears” at the Pine Hill Community Center on Sunday, August 29 at 2:30pm.  DEC Wildlife Biologist Matt Merchant will be on hand to present an informative interactive discussion about black bears and the how to peacefully coexist with them in the Catskill Mountains. Come out for an engaging talk about these often misunderstood iconic furry forest dwellers.