2010 Finger Lakes Events

Daisy ~ Morning, Noon and Night

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:15:40 -0500

"To say that I am a bit obsessed when it comes to Latin food, would be the understatement of the year." The New York Wine & Culinary Center is pleased to announce this special class with Daisy Martinez – star of the Food Network’s Viva Daisy! Daisy is introducing her fresh and inviting new cookbook, DAISY: MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT.

Casa Larga Won the Governor's Cup ~ Now Going to Disney ~ Of Course!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:12 -0400

The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a seven week celebration at the Disney World complex in Orlando. Attendees will eat and drink their way around the world, including New York State.

You Know You're Good When You Get on a TripAdvisor Top 10...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:58:00 -0400

" Award-winning wines and sparkling wines, come from an exceptionally peaceful, beautiful setting." WoW...

Slice Dice and Spice it up!

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 09:55:26 -0400

Watch the best chefs in Finger Lakes and Buffalo slice, dice and spice ... Read more

Rheinblick's OctoberFest - in the Finger Lakes

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:43:24 -0400

This new to Canandaigua Restaurant has been bursting at the seams. Seems like there is some pent up need for Great, Authentic German Food in the Finger Lakes. Join us for Octoberfest.

Wine, Cheese and Open Rails

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:40:08 -0400

Get on the train in Victor ~ the train will head east to the Village of Phelps, where the passengers can get off the train for a walking layover. There is time to visit local art galleries or downtown shops. Hint - there is a new brewery in town! Trip includes a BBQ buffet picnic under a tent, or to eat on the train, in Phelps next to the tracks. Yum!

Highlander Cycle Tour in the Hills of Bristol, NY

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:01:59 -0400

The ride showcases the beauty, the tastes, and especially the challenge of the region and does so in varying degrees of difficulty. The marquee course bears the name of the event…The Highlander Century! The Highlander is considered by many to be among the most beautiful and difficult rides in the country. It now includes 20 significant climbs, totaling ~ 11,000’ of vertical gain, on grades up to 23%! It is a rollercoaster of climbing and known to punish the quads and the unexpecting rider.

Ask Me About My Purple Feet!

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:59:38 -0400

Stomp grapes at the annual celebration of harvest. Casa Larga's Purple Foot Festival is the largest grape stomping festival in the Eastern U.S.! Celebrate harvest through the old world tradition of stomping grapes - just like our late founder Mr. C did back in Italy.

2009 Bike Fest in Geneva

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:59:54 -0400

It doesn't matter if you ride Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha or even a Vespa, we have motorcycle event for you! The 90 mile ride goes through the finger lakes area and ends at Geneva Police PBA Bikefest Rally & Show in Genevia. Proceeds go to Happiness House- Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association.

Tour of Homes with a Focus on Victor's architecture

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:52:19 -0400

A slide show of the featured homes is avalable here: http://www.ochs.org/specialEvents.htm
Seven sites are included in this tour and tickets are available now.

Canandaigua Artists: Past and Present

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:23:52 -0400

In an 1896 article in the 'Ontario County Times' it was stated that "few cities in the state could show so extensive, varied, and meritorious work of home artisits." This brought forth the idea of a past and present art show that includes 80 original local works, loaned to the show.

Dance, Music, Food ~ Traditions

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:39:29 -0400

The Native American Dance & Music Festival is Ganondagan's annual summer event that features a wide range of Native American traditional dancers, musicians, storytellers, and artists sharing their cultural heritage, crafts and arts with festival goers.

Travel the Painted Barrels Trail

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:22:55 -0400

Here's a great way to discover the Finger Lakes. Travel the Painted Barrels Trail. Enjoy art, the spectacular views and oh, yes, the wines!

Slice, Dice and Spice NY ~ Ultimate Finger Lakes Burger Challenge

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:19:35 -0400

Enter at any of 3 Farmer's Markets for your chance to prove that you ARE a Finger Lakes Foodie. Wait till you see some of the quotes we get.... scroll down.

Open Season - Dinner -out-of-Doors!

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:03:00 -0400

There are three different ways to enjoy dining outside in the Finger Lakes: lakeside dining, dining on an outdoor deck or dining in a garden.

Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest" comes to Naples, NY

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:26:18 -0400

A classic whodunit from the queen of stage suspense! On a foggy night, a stranger’s car careens off the road, leaving him stranded. When he wanders through the open door of a nearby estate to ask for help, he discovers the lovely Laura Warwick standing over the lifeless body of her husband, a smoking gun in her hand. But in typical Christie style, this murder case is not so easily solved. Tickets available here!

Midsummer’s Eve and The Gardens are Lit Again!

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:21:26 -0400

The gardens are lit on Friday nights for a series of music selections, a 'midnight' stroll , a taste of Finger Lakes wine or perhaps a carriage ride. Turn your friday night into a magical Midsummers Eve at Sonnenberg Gardens.

Are You a Foodie: The Ultimate Finger Lakes Burger

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:18:42 -0400

The Slice, Dice and Spice NY 's Ultimate Burger Challenge has one of our chefs paired with an amateur “foodie”, and that could very well be you. The assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to create the best Finger Lakes burger and side, using fresh and local ingredients available at that day’s farm market. Geneva's Farmer's market just added a beef vendor! Sign up at the market itself or online.

The Ultimate Burger ~ NYWCC class July 19

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:14:51 -0400

Even the New York Wine and Culinary Center is striving for the perfect burger! There is nothing better than biting into a big, juicy burger fresh off of the grill. Take a class and then come up with your own favorites.

Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend - Yum!

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:46:54 -0400

Participate in a variety of Barilla cooking and demonstration classes with Barilla Executive Chef Lorenzo Boni and other chefs at the New York Wine & Culinary Center.

Medley of Tastes in Geneva

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:08:34 -0400

Now in its 12th year, the Medley of Tastes promises an elegant and inviting evening of fabulous food and delicious drink. In addition to sampling dozens of fine wines and tastes from some of the finest providers in the region, all patrons will receive a complimentary limited edition 2009 Medley wine glass and buffet tray.

Roses & Rosés Celebration

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:07:18 -0400

Both the People’s Choice Award for “best in show” and the juried category winners will be announced at the conclusion of Roses & Rosés, our Evening Wine & Dine Gala, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. when restaurants, chefs and wineries will feature their specialties for guests to sample.

Oldest and Newest Homes ever Included in a Geneva Tour.

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:02:24 -0400

Example: This brand new home was designed with what architect Rick Hauser calls “a smaller environmental footprint.” Proper orientation and placement of windows allow for passive solar heating in the cooler months and natural cooling breezes in the summer. A super-insulated envelope greatly reduces the energy required to keep people comfortable year round and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels offset electrical consumption.

It's Open Season at The Garden

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:51:44 -0400

Sonnenberg's 2009 Garden Season promises to be a glorious escape for those wanting to experience a taste of bygone history, beautiful garden vistas and spectacular special events.

Fun in the Finger Lakes with Geocaching

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:49:01 -0400

Anyone that is a member of the Geocaching website can start a cache and put the coordinates on geocaching.com. Currently, in Ontario County there are more than 940 geocaches submitted to the site.

Over 940 and Growing

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:17:50 -0400

The Visitors Connection is not the only one placing caches in the area. Anyone can start a cache and put the coordinates on geocaching.com. Currently, in Ontario County there are more than 940 geocaches submitted to the site. www.geocaching.com and type in the zipcode you are interested in. Try 14564 for Victor, NY

Earbuds In - Download History

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:15:24 -0400

“A lot of these podcasts will include information that most people don’t know,” Shear said. “Whether you are coming to the area for the first time or you drive by these places every day on the way to work, you’ll get a lot of trivia you never even knew about.”

It Shur Is A Fine Day

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:55:09 -0400

"My newest painting not only celebrates Naples as one of the most beautiful villages in the Finger Lakes, it also applauds the special people who live there and enjoy life regardless of circumstances."

A Marriage of Grapes

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:50:32 -0400

John wondered what would happen if he took “the best of both worlds”, blending the best Merlot grapes from his vineyards in Fairport with grapes sourced from the Central Coast of California.
With only 140 cases of this Merlot in production, the wine will be available exclusively online at www.CasaLarga.com

Tropical Live after 5 or Murder Mystery - Your choice !

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:38:19 -0500

Tropical attire optional for music, light food menu + discounted room rates OR Dinner Theater with an Itialian Wedding theme - to die for!

February Wine & Beer Pairing Dinner

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:32:42 -0500

What can you do if she likes wine and he likes beer? Have both, of course! Set in the New York Wine and Culinary Center's distinctive restaurant, , enjoy a four-course dinner and taste a specially-selected New York wine and beer with each course.

ISOC - International Series of Champions - Snow Mobile Races in the Finger Lakes!

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:39:36 -0500

On Friday, February 13, 2009 the Monster Invasion Tour kicks off the ISOC Eastern Nationals at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in Farmington, NY.

New York Ice Wine Festival

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:22:40 -0500

New York is one of few locations in the World able to produce Ice Wine, a sweet dessert wine made from frozen grapes. This festival is the first of its kind in the country, and will bring together New York’s top Ice Wine producers.

Orchid Show and Tell (and Sale)

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:20:56 -0500

Bid winter weather adieu with an escape to the greenhouses of Sonnenberg Gardens for the Annual Orchid Show & Sale Friday – Sunday, March 6 - 8 in Canandaigua, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.

Quilts and Quilters of the OC

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:17:13 -0500

The Artistic Needlework exhibit in Geneva, NY, is one of 2 new exhibits that showcase a variety of the handwork and needlework popular as a leisure-time activity from the Victorian period to today.

ISOC - International Series of Champions - Snow Mobile Races in the Finger Lakes!

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:44:32 -0500

On Friday, February 13, 2009 the Monster Invasion Tour kicks off the ISOC Eastern Nationals at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in Farmington, NY.

The Ice Wine Festival is so Hot Right now

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:36:51 -0500

New York is one of few locations in the world able to produce Ice Wine, a sweet dessert wine made from frozen on-the-vine grapes. This festival is the first of its kind in the country, and will bring together New York’s top Ice Wine producers - to Casa Larga in February.

And for a More Worldly Music -1-30-09

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:06:19 -0500

Bringing influences as disparate as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Muhammad Ali to his guitar, the French virtuoso composes and plays Gypsy music with his own sound, blending inspiration from all over the world.
"Passport World Music Series" presents THE STEPHANE WREMBEL TRIO at the Smith in Geneva, NY

A Joyful Noise

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:05:16 -0500

January 18 at All Things Art in Canandaigua, NY

What are YOU doing on Superbowl Sunday?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:14:10 -0500

Thought about off-the-couch family time?
Bring the entire family to Bristol Mountain for a day of skiing/riding and watch the Superbowl.
http://tinyurl.com/a5ke2l

Six very different ways to spend New Years Night in the Finger Lakes

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:51:33 -0500

From music at Belhurst Castle to a Tourchlight parade at Bristol Mountain - the Finger Lakes knows how to ring in 2009.

New Year ~ New Classes

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:47:29 -0500

Culinary classes are fun and informative and are scheduled in both the Viking Range Hands-On Kitchen and Wine Spectator Educational Theater.

What's Happening in the Finger Lakes

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:55:02 -0500

Here is a good healthy list of news and events that are happening right now in the Finger Lakes.

Th Boogeymen Unplugged 12-27

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:18:16 -0500

Enjoy Live Music and a drink in front of the stone fireplace or gaze at the stars from the outside patio, with the warmth of the fire pit enveloping you. Superb drinks, sumptuous lounge menu and an atmosphere that is unmatched, Stonecutters is the perfect place to sit back, relax and entertain friends!

Ski Camp - Looking to Start Freestyle or Racing?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:03:59 -0500

Camp includes a three day lift ticket from 9 am to 5 pm, instruction from 10 am to 3 pm, and lunch! Camp includes coaching for freestyle (terrain park/moguls), racing, and for those that can not choose, a combination of both. These specialty camps are for advanced skiers and riders looking to get started in racing or freestyle so previous experience is not required.

Mid-Winter Antiques Show with a Lakeside View

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:00:32 -0500

There will be 35 quality antique dealers displaying and selling antiques in the spacious modern building. This year’s show is being held for the first time at the scenic lakeside location. Wares typically include country and period furniture, clocks, lamps and lighting fixtures, jewelry, postcards, paintings and books, linens, and all kinds of antique accessories. Returning this year are many dealers who have made the show a popular mid-winter event.

Dessert Wine Tasting at Madder Lake

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 15:21:57 -0500

December 14 Dessert Wine Tasting Madderlake Café, 5286 W. Lake Rd., Geneva Phone: 315-781-2424 www.madderlakecafe.net

Come Celebrate! 75th Annivesary of the Repeal of Prohibition! Cheers!

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 15:19:11 -0500

Join Us as We Celebrate the 75th Annivesary of the Repeal of Prohibition Saturday, December 13th ~ 12 noon to 5pm Geneva's own Castle Street Band will provide the music, Yancey's Fancy Artisan Cheese and Chef Lerman's Chef Creations for the Home will provide the food, Friends like you will provide the fun! White Springs Winery in Geneva, NY

4th Graders SKI FREE in New York!

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:54:32 -0500

Check out the 4th Graders Ski & Ride Passport program! With the Passport, your 4th grader can ski or ride FREE at over 25 participating New York State ski areas.*

Annual Wassail Bowl and Sale in geneva, NY

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:46:57 -0500

Wassail, a traditional spiced cider, will be available for tasting at the event. Wassail Bowl Raffle: The prizes this year are: a two-night stay at Geneva on the Lake, a gift certificate from Derma Technologies, a framed and signed print by Yolanda Schofield, and a wine basket.

Bristol Mountain Winter Resort Opens

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:44:40 -0500

Bristol Mountain Marketing Director, Troy Cusson said, “We are very happy to report that the recent cold temperatures and natural snow combined with the hard work of our snowmaking crews have allowed us to open much earlier than anticipated.”

Express Yourself Artistically

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:40:07 -0500

The Phelps Arts Center will continue their participation in the community St. Nicholas celebration by hosting a float in the Parade of Lights at 5:30 pm; the float, a grand sized replica of the historic stained glass window which adorns the façade of the Arts Center, made a debut in the Sauerkraut Festival parade this past August.

Bristol Mountain is making SNOW!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:23:18 -0500

Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, known throughout the region for its 1,200’ vertical rise (the highest of any resort between the Adirondack Mountains and the Rocky Mountains) began snowmaking operations for the 2008-09 winter season at 9 p.m. on Monday, November 17th.

2008 Marketing Day in the Finger Lakes

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:28:36 -0500

Here is the page where you can download the powerpoint file that was presented by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Wednedsday, November 5, 2008 at Bristol Harbour.

Great Peace Treaty signed in Canandaigua, NY

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:19:14 -0500

The Great Peace Treaty was signed by fifty-nine Sachems and War Chiefs of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and representatives of the United States Government on November 11, 1794 in Canandaigua. Consider joining in to 'brighten the Chain of Friendship' at the Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration, held at the Council Rock on the front lawn of the Ontario County Courthouse.

Class: A Toast to Fox Run Vineyards – 2008 TOP 100 WINERY OF THE YEAR from Wine & Spirits Magazine

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:52:12 -0500

This is an outstanding recognition for one of our NY wineries and the New York Wine & Culinary Center is happy to share this evening of food, wine and celebration with our friends at Fox Run!! Register online or call 585-394-7070

Spooktacular 2008 - Deadman's Cove

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:39:11 -0500

&th Annual.4 BIG floors of Haunted Scares for the price of one. 2 entrances for shorter lines. Be prepared 2 be scared stiff. Recommended for kids over 10.

Ghosts Among the Grapevines

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:37:17 -0500

BVT’s annual voyage into the mysterious and the macabre is one of the hottest tickets in town Halloween week-end. Join us for our latest live action tales of terror, hosted by interactive ghouls! For those who dare!

New Ski Lift at Bristol Mountain

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:30:02 -0400

Bristol Mountain Winter Resort installed a new Magic carpet brand conveyor type surphase lift.

Keeping Theater LIVE in New York

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:25:16 -0400

Bristol Valley Theater Awarded $225,000 Legislative Initiative Grant. "... keeping theater alive in the Finger Lakes for years to come, " Karin Bowersock stated.

Finger Lakes Blogs

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:12:10 -0400

Some are just better than others and some I find real interesting everytime I read it. This one is all about wine and the Finger Lakes - my 2 favorite subjects.

Mennonite Community - why the Old Order chose the Finger Lakes

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:39:47 -0400

While many residents of Geneva and the Finger Lakes are well aware of the presence of Mennonite farmers in Ontario and surrounding counties. Read More ...

Leef Peeper's flock to the Finger Lakes

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:59:37 -0400

Charland said. “People want to know the best places to stay and take photos. Our office has not seen a decrease at all.” Wineries see this time of year as their busiest for foot traffic.

Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty Recipe Contest

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:26:54 -0400

Don’t miss this exiting opportunity to watch your neighbors prepare their best local food recipes from kitchens across the Finger Lakes. Get inspired to expand your recipe repertoire and creatively use ingredients available from local farms, markets and even your backyard. The cook-off starts at 6pm at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. This event is free and all are welcome to watch and be inspired!

Food and Wine Pairing Event in Victor

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:39:37 -0400

Join Andrea Bornheim of Rochester Wine School to learn the basics of food and wine pairing at Make & Take Gourmet. Sample four quality, everyday wines paired with dishes.

Individually Special and Together Just Right

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:13:48 -0400

Visitors will enjoy a different themed celebration at each of the Canandaigua Wine Trail stops.

Ride the Finger Lakes Scenic Railway to see fall foliage

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:49:05 -0400

Five passenger train excursions will be operated over the weekend from Shortsville to Victor and return over the Finger Lakes Railway using two diesel locomotives and four passenger coaches.

Casa Larga earns 91 Points - Exceptional!

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:05:25 -0400

Casa Larga Vineyards in Perinton today announced it has been awarded a gold medal World Wine Championship Award for coming in first for all New York State wines in the Bordeaux Varietal Blend.

Historic Barn Tour 2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:24:33 -0400

This is the fourth in a biannual event that celebrates Ontario County's agricultural heritage and architectural diversity of the county's barns. It will be held on September 20, 2008 from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend at the New York Wine & Culinary Center

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:08:09 -0400

Join us on Saturday, September 20, as Barilla opens its doors at the Avon plant and see how Barilla’s commitment to quality is carried out through the manufacturing process. All of the classes are sponsored by Barilla with 100 percent of the ticket price for the classes being donated to Foodlink to support the food banks in our area.

Rochester Food Fight to benefit FoodLink

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:04:41 -0400

Fifty to taste, four to watch, one night and all for an incredible cause. October 6

Historic Boat Tour on Captain Gray's tour boats

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:17:26 -0400

Yearly fall historical tours of Canandaigua Lake explore aspects of geologic history and Seneca culture. Learn about the steamboat era and early landings and camps on the lake.

Open Studios and Farm Tour

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:05:04 -0400

Tour the workshops and organic gardens, see craft demos and enjoy homemade refreshments and live bluegrass music.

Ring of Fire

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:22:34 -0400

Victor Hiking Trails’ Canandaigua Lake Ring of Fire Picnic will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 with a hike at the Bare Hill State Recreation Area. Bring picnic supper, a blanket or chair and dress for the weather. A bonfire will follow at 9 p.m. with Seneca social dancing. around the fire.

Spend an Evening with Bat McGrath

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:21 -0400

Bat McGrath performance to promote new CD "Communicate"

Captain Redbeard's Feast - Seafood & Pirate Festival

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:34:50 -0400

Captain Redbeard is searching for the gold he buried here in 1788 and the love of his life, Maggie O'Haron. An Irish beauty who has been waiting for her Captain to return to her.

Tour of Historic Barns

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:31:01 -0400

The tour offers participants 17 different barns to observe or walk through.

Casa Larga's Champagne Ranked Highest

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:13:50 -0400

The Finger Lakes champagne, produced from Chardonnay grapes, received a rating of 90 points “exceptional” from the BTI’s expert judging panel.

People Show Another Reason to Love NY on Film

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:17:14 -0400

Panelists To Pick winning Film Include Tina Fey, Philip Seymour Hoffman of Fairport, NY - Monroe County.

Celebrating the Smith Opera House's Steinway

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:14:55 -0400

From jazz to classical to the standards, this keyboard extravaganza gathers together a host of local and regional artists for an afternoon of great music performed on one of the area's finest instruments. George Abraham and Jewel Hara, Anthony and Angela Calabrese, Hilda Collins, Meg Heaton, Chang Lee, Troy Slocum, and Steve Venuti are among those planning to tickle The Smith's ivories.

President and Mrs. Lincoln to Visit Bloomfield

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:13:09 -0400

The small village of East Bloomfield, New York is preparing for a major presidential visit on the weekend of August 8 - 10.

Finger Lakes, Slice, Dice and Spice , Pro-Am Food and Restaurant Trail

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:58:16 -0400

Travel the Award Winning Culinary Trail, collect your stickers and you can enter to win a Free Dinner for 2 along the Finger Lakes Culinary Trail.

Wine Walk - A New Way To Taste CWT Wines

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:26:48 -0400

Downtown Canandaigua Merchants have teamed up with the Canandaigua Wine Trail to introduce a new way to go wine tasting.

Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna)

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:25:57 -0400

Though it appears to be about the travails of illegal immigrants, "Under the Same Moon" is a powerful and evocative account of the efforts undertaken to forge a perilous mother-and-child reunion.

Moonlight Strolls at Sonnenberg

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:47:53 -0400

The Gardens are lit again. Once again, the walkways, water features, historic architecture and floral vistas of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park will be aglow with lights and luminaries as the Moonlight Strolls return to the 50-acre estate in a six-week music series.

Phelps Sauerkraut Festival

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:17:11 -0400

Enjoy Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake and more in Phelps, July 31 through August 3

Ganondagan 2008 Native American Dance and Music Festival

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:48:00 -0400

The only event of it's kind in Western NY, this year features special guests "Halau O'Aulanu" performing traditional Hawaiian dances.

New Visitor Guide has Landed

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:08:29 -0400

This is a trail themed brochure with a specialized trail for special interests. Interested in History? Go on the History Trail.