Jeff Dunham bringing summer tour to Turning Stone

Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will bring his “Artificial Intelligence” tour to Turning Stone Resort Casino this July, according to event organizers. Dunham is set to perform at The Event Center in Verona, N.Y., on ... more
Kids can read to therapy dogs at Newfield Library

The Newfield Public Library will host a “Read to Dogs” event on Wednesday, May 7, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., offering kids a chance to practice reading with therapy dogs. The program is part of ... more
Finger Lakes Career Day draws hundreds of students to Geneva

The Geneva Recreation Center buzzed with energy last Friday as more than 700 students and community members poured in for the 2nd Annual Finger Lakes Career Day, a growing regional event that connects students with ... more
Emerging Artists Expo returns to Corn Hill Arts Festival this summer

The Corn Hill Neighborhood Association has announced the return of the Emerging Artists Expo for the 57th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival, taking place July 12 and 13 in Rochester. Presented by MVP Health Care, ... more
United Way mini-golf tournament raises over $7,000 for Cayuga County programs

The United Way of Cayuga County turned a beloved tradition into a fundraising triumph, drawing more than 300 community members to the 32nd Annual Tim Morrison Mini-Golf Tournament at the Holiday Inn in Auburn. The ... more
Clifton Springs event to address scams and identity theft

A public seminar aimed at raising awareness about scams, fraud, and identity theft will be held on Saturday, May 3, at the Clifton Springs Library. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at 4 Railroad Avenue, ... more
Newark invites volunteers to join Community Pride Day cleanup

Newark will celebrate its 19th annual "Color our Community Pride Day" on Saturday, May 17, calling on residents, schools, and businesses to help beautify the village through flower planting, litter cleanup, and other civic efforts ... more
CMAC gears up for blockbuster concert season

Concert season is heating up in Western New York, and CMAC in Canandaigua is at the center of the excitement, according to WROC-TV. The venue, recently nominated for Outdoor Venue of the Year by the ... more
Kehlani defends herself after Cornell show canceled

Kehlani is speaking out after Cornell University canceled her Slope Day performance, citing concerns over her alleged antisemitic views, according to new reporting by Gannett. In an Instagram video, the singer firmly rejected the accusation, ... more
Montezuma Audubon Center to host golf benefit at Wayne Hills on June 9

Bird lovers and golf enthusiasts will come together this June to support critical conservation efforts in the Finger Lakes region. The Montezuma Audubon Center announced it will host its annual benefit at Wayne Hills Country ... more
Castle Creek group pushes for creek restoration

A grassroots alliance called Friends of Castle Creek is aiming to educate Geneva residents about preserving the spring-fed creek and its watershed. The group, led by JJ Nicholson, stresses the importance of sustainability, flood resiliency, ... more
Holden Legacy Project to teach students lake science

A new initiative to protect Canandaigua Lake is launching with a $10,000 grant from the estate of Jim and Jane Holden. The Canandaigua Rotary Club is directing the funds to the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association ... more
Ann Mitchell Trio to bring jazz spirit to free community event

A unique blend of jazz, worship, and reflection will fill the air on Saturday, May 18, as the Ann Mitchell Trio headlines a special event open to the public. The event will begin at 11:15 ... more
Historical and political memorabilia show returns to Geneva

History lovers and collectors will flock to Geneva this Saturday for the 51st annual Historical and Political Memorabilia Show hosted by the Monroe D. Ray Chapter of the American Political Items Collectors. The event will ... more
Schuyler County Historical plans second Grande Tour

The Schuyler County Historical Society will host its second Grande Tour on May 3, following last year’s popular event celebrating the Brick Tavern Museum's 50th anniversary, according to The Odessa File. Guests will visit three ... more
Music in the Park returns to Union Springs this summer

Frontenac Park in Union Springs will come alive with music and food this summer as "Music in the Park 2025" kicks off a new season of free outdoor concerts. The events will run from 6:30 ... more
Corning community rallies for teen killed in e-bike crash

A GoFundMe campaign continues to collect donations for the family of Lucas Saurbaugh, the teenager who died after colliding with a pickup truck while riding an e-bike. Family friend Eric Kizis launched the fundraiser on ... more
Rally today in Canandaigua to defend VA workers

Unionized Department of Veterans Affairs employees will rally today in Canandaigua to protest federal actions they say are harming veterans' access to care, according to AFGE Local 3306. The union cites ongoing disrespect and policy ... more
EYS hosts 18th annual Tea at Two fashion fundraiser

Supporters of breast cancer patients will gather May 4 for Embrace Your Sisters' 18th annual Tea At Two Fashion Show Fundraiser, the nonprofit's largest event of the year. Board Director and cancer survivor Suanne Lippman ... more