National Women’s Day: Spotlight on local business owned by women
March 8th is National Women's Day and in honor of that we'd like to shine some like only local women owned businesses. We reached out to women from a few different businesses and this is ... more
Corning American Legion debuts first annual craft fair
The Corning American Legion held its first annual craft fair on Sunday, March 6. About a dozen vendors were featured at Sunday's fair selling a wide variety of crafts, including posters, frames, and jewelry, according ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Spotlight on Sydney Mary, conversation with local MMA fighter Paige Shutter, and exploring a brewery
This weeks artist spotlight is Sydney Mary. Sydney is a swimsuit designer who calls Finger Lakes home. She designs and creates every swimsuit herself. Every piece is a perfect display of the time and energy ... more
Corning-Painted Post HS marching band headed to Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Corning-Painted Post High School's marching band will venture to Dublin, Ireland to march in the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade. After two years of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students will finally get to ... more
The RPO presents Gershwin and music inspired by Latin America
Geneva Concerts brings the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra to Geneva’s Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca Street, on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature the RPO and internationally acclaimed pianist Xiayin Wang playing ... more
Folk singer-songwriter David Wilcox carries his ‘musical medicine’ back to the concert stage
Folk singer-songwriters have long been recognized for creating music that plays like hearts hanging on the sleeves of love, life, and everything in between. They are observers of the human condition, of the world around ... more
Lilac Festival returns to Rochester’s Highland Park this May
The Lilac Festival is returning to Rochester's Highland Park this May with new events and old favorites for the whole family to enjoy. The 124th annual Lilac Festival at Highland Park will be held over ... more
Olga Kern plays Gershwin at the Smith
Geneva Concerts brings the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra to Geneva’s Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca Street, on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature the RPO and famed pianist Olga Kern playing Gershwin’s ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Spotlight on Sierra Devine, shopping in the FLX, and a visit to the Seward House in Auburn
This week we're launching a brand new feature spotlighting local artists! Sierra Devine is an artist based in the Finger Lakes. She has a passion for pet portraits and it shows through her work. This ... more
Inaugural Finger Lakes Winter Carnival set for March 18-20
The first-ever Finger Lakes Winter Carnival will make its debut in Canandaigua this winter. The carnival will be held from Friday, March 18 to Sunday, March 20 at locations around Canandaigua Lake, according to NYup.com ... more
Ithaca Festival to return in June following two year hiatus
The Ithaca Festival will return to the Ithaca Commons in June for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will take place from June 2-5, 2022, with the traditional downtown parade taking ... more
Southern Cayuga CSD drama club set to perform Mamma Mia for Spring 2022 musical
After a yearlong hiatus, the Southern Cayuga CSD drama club is pleased to return to the stage and present the upcoming performances of Mamma Mia for their spring 2022 musical. "You would never know that ... more
“Possessing Harriet” opens February 24
Field trips aren't usually part of the preparation for student actors in SUNY Cortland's Performing Arts Department. Yet the four students taking the stage in the upcoming campus production of "Possessing Harriet" said they found ... more
Rochester Storytellers Project to host first live event in two years on March 9
The Rochester Storytellers Project is kicking off its sixth season next month at Comedy@The Carlson. The event will feature five storytellers recounting true stories of growing up, family history, and rekindling childhood relationships, according to ... more
How did Jennifer Lawrence get discovered?
Do you remember Katniss Everdeen from hunger Games? How fierce, how bold, and how strong she was. Jennifer Lawrence was the perfect fit for the role as she bears the same attitude in her life ... more
McCartney and Starr set to perform at upstate NY venues this summer
Upstate New York will host two Beatles this summer- Paul McCartney is performing in Syracuse this June, with Ringo Starr scheduled to preform in Canandaigua in May. McCartney announced on Friday, February 18 that his ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: Valentine’s Day, diner milkshakes, Beyond Van Gogh, and more (video)
Finger Lakes travel is second-to-none. There's so much to do. Even in the winter months when the weather is cold and snowy. This week we visited a classic diner, a one-of-a-kind art exhibit, and popular ... more
Canandaigua to host Fire & Ice Festival this weekend
Canandaigua will host the Fire & Ice Winter Festival on Main Street this weekend. The festival will take place Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20. Activities and attractions include ice sculpting competitions, fire shows, ... more
Civil War reenactment unit interest meetings on Feb. 22 and 24
The Dundee Area Historical Society is forming a Civil War encampment and reenactment unit with upcoming meetings for those interested in joining. History fans 14 years old and up are encouraged to join the 76th ... more
The Hangar Theatre presents KiddStuff shows for young audiences this summer
The Hangar Theatre is thrilled to announce our TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) 2022 KIDDSTUFF Summer Season! This year KIDDSTUFF productions will take place outdoors under a re-imagined canopied stage. Hangar outdoor performances were incredibly ... more
Beyond Van Gogh exhibit brings history to the Finger Lakes
I was welcomed into the art world at a very young age, which is something I'm forever grateful for. But given that I grew up in a rural part of the Finger Lakes there wasn't ... more
