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FINGER LAKES FIBER FESTIVAL
September 16 & 17, 10 AM - 5 PM
Hemlock Fair Grounds
The Finger Lakes Fiber Festival provides a venue for the public to learn about and interact with the fiber arts world. This festival features great vendors, with everything you need for fiber arts: raw fleece, roving, spinning supplies, needle felting supplies, dyes, yarns, items needed to knit, crochet, weave-and more!
For more information click here
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GENESEO AUTUMN WING FEST
September 23, 12 PM - 3 PM
Downtown Geneseo
For the third year, the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo hosts this fun filled day of chicken wings, live entertainment and autumn - themed activities! Tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 the day of and can be bought online (to sample wings from each restaurant)
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GENESEE VALLEY HUNT PARADE & OPENING OF THE HUNT
September 23, 7:30 AM
Downtown Geneseo
The Opening Meet marks the beginning of the formal foxhunting season. Hounds, staff and subscribers traditionally ride up Geneseo's Main Street at 7:30 AM from the Wadsworth Homestead to the Hartford House at the north end, and off into the countryside from there. The sight of so many riders of all ages and sound of so many hooves on the pavement are stirring.
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OKTOBERFEST
September 23, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Deer Run Winery
Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music provided by The Frankfurters, German foods prepared by Steele Sausage, German Beers, Wine Specialty Fall Cocktails and samplings provided by Black Button Distilling, Southern Tier Distilling & NOBS Brewing. Admission is free!
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MARKET ON MAIN
Market on Main officially opens its doors on Tuesday, September 12th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10am. What started out as a hobby for life-long Geneseo resident and owner Meghan Bucci is now her passion. The goal is to provide shoppers in Geneseo and the surrounding area with unique and affordable gifts and decor items without having to drive to Rochester. They will even create custom gift baskets for any occasion. Shoppers will be excited about the great selection of items offered at this one-of-kind gift shop at 45 Main Street. Items include jewelry, beauty essentials, baby gifts, handbags, home decor, gifts for men and so much more. Check out the Market on Main Facebook page and website for all the latest products.
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ST. AGNES SCHOOL RACE TO EDUCATE
September 16, 9 AM - 12 PM
St. Agnes School, Avon
Fun for the entire family! Choose between the competitive 5K Run and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Prizes for Top Male/Female & Girl/Boy (12-under) finishers in 5K event. Also, prizes for Top Boy and Girl in 1 Mile event. Commemorative handmade award
medals for top 3 finishers in each age group.
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FRIDAY KNIGHT 5K RACE/WALK
September 22, 4 PM - 7 PM
SUNY Geneseo Track
Lace up your sneakers! All are welcome to run or walk. Separate registration required.
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2017 AWARDS AND EXPO BLOCK PARTY
September 20, 5 PM - 7 PM
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce
The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce is having their annual neighborhood Block Party on Millennium Drive in Geneseo. Joined by their neighbors with open houses, family friendly fun activities, raffle basket giveaways, food for purchase by local food truck vendors & more!
During the Block Party, the Chamber of Commerce will be announcing the 2017 winners of the Business in Excellence Awards.
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PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR HEATHER ANN THOMPSON LECTURE
September 13, 7 PM
Newton Hall, SUNY Geneseo
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Heather Ann Thompson will deliver a lecture on the Attica Prison uprising of 1971. Her talk, "The Attica Prison Uprising and Why It Matters Today," will occur on the 46th anniversary of the uprising, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. in Newton Hall, Room 202, on the SUNY Geneseo campus. The talk is free and open to the public. A book signing and reception will follow.
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BIG TREE WALK
September 17, 2 PM
Big Tree Lane, Geneseo
You are invited to walk to the site where the Big Tree once stood. 220 years after the signing of the Big Tree Treaty and 160 years after the fall of the Big Tree, visit the Big Tree site to learn about the tree, treaty, and hear about efforts underway to preserve the last remaining section of the Big Tree so future generations can see and learn about this important part of history at the museum.
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY JOB FAIR
September 21, 12 PM - 2 PM
Geneseo Methodist Church
Looking for a job? Come to the Livingston County Job Fair to meet 30+ local employers and learn about available jobs in a wide range of industries
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NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY PASSENGER SEAT SATURDAY
September 23, 10 AM - 2 PM
Noyes Memorial Hospital
This Event is held for parents and caregivers to receive information and hands-on assistance in the proper use of child safety restraint systems and seat belts based on the height and weight of the child. County parents/caregivers who qualify for WIC can receive a car seat at no charge. Limited seats are available. Must be a Livingston County resident.
For more information, call 585-991-5432
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OPEN MIC
September 22, 6 PM
Dansville ArtWorks
Featuring author Jan Beatty. Jan will read from her published works, followed by open mic and opportunities for sharing and networking. Light refreshments. Free; donations appreciated.
For more information call 585-335-4746
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VOICEPLAY
September 23, 7 PM
SUNY Geneseo Wadsworth Auditorium
Fit for all ages, VoicePlay's recordings and concerts are an impossible to miss hit which have to be heard to be believed. Original. Imaginative. Ridiculous. A cappella. Check out the jaw dropping sounds and antics of VoicePlay, and their music-without-music sound.
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September 16 & 17
MARS Rocketry is a family friendly rocketry group that flies at the National Warplane Museum airfield.
Spectators are welcome at the launch and there is no charge!
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SNOOPY & THE RED BARRON DOG WALK
September 16, 10 AM - 3 PM
Bring your dog to the National War Plane Museum and walk to help support the Museum. There will be food, vendors, and demonstrations.
For more information call 585-243-2100
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ANNUAL COMFORT CARE WALK
September 16, 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Highland Park, Geneseo
This is the 12th Annual Comfort Care Walk to benefit the Teresa House. Registration begins at 9 AM where there will be door prizes and refreshments.
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TURN THE TOWN TEAL CHICKEN BBQ
September 17, 12 PM - 3 PM
York Town Hall
This fundraiser is in honor of Ruth H. Boyd who lost her battle to ovarian cancer. Fundraising is currently being held in September every year in the form of a chicken BBQ and silent auction in York. Funds raised are donated to research organizations looking for ways to detect and cure ovarian cancer.
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SUSIEQ DOG RESQ SPAGHETTI DINNER
& SILENT AUCTION
September 23, 5 PM - 8 PM
Lakeville Fireman Exempt Club
Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit the animals! There will also be a cash bar, door prizes, and your chance to bid on some great items with all proceeds going towards vet care for SusieQ's rescues.
Tickets are $12.00 (advance) or $15.00 at the door.
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CASA-TRINITY RUN 4 RECOVERY 5K
September 23, 9 AM
Dansville High School
The 1st Annual CASA-Trinity of Livingston County Run 4 Recovery 5k Run/Walk will take a path through the village of Dansville and end at the Dansville Community Center where a day-long Recovery Celebration is being held. Registration fee is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 and under. Each participant will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. Proceeds go to CASA-Trinity to support treatment and prevention efforts.
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GALA IN THE VALLEY
September 23, 5 PM
Avon Century Barn
The 6th Annual Gala in the Valley to benefit The United Way of Livingston County will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at the Century Barn in Avon, NY. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased by calling the United Way Office at 519-4250.
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NATIVE AMERICAN & PIONEER HERITAGE DAY
September 16, 10 AM - 4 PM
Trailside Lodge
Watch Native American Dancers perform traditional dances and learn about their cultural significance. The day's events will include craft demonstrations, as well as a variety of demonstrations related to Native American and pioneer life and a small Game Target Atlatl Competition.
For more information call 585-493-3625
PHOTO WALKS WITH KEITH WALTERS: SUNRISE NATURE PHOTO WALK
HIGHBANKS TRAIL
September 17, 6 AM
Local photographer Keith Walters will guide you through some of his favorite areas of Letchworth State Park while giving tips on taking great photographs yourself. Programs are free, bring your own camera.
Meet at Parade Grounds parking area.
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Arts in Livingston County
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LIVINGSTON ARTS
Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM-4 PM
Saturday 11 AM-3 PM
Also open by appointment
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Itinerant Artist Project by Jim Mott Opening Reception
September 15, 5 PM - 7 PM
Join Livingston Arts for their third juried Apartment 1 exhibition by artist Jim Mott. His works come from around the country while on his travels staying with generous hosts in exchange for art.
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DANSVILLE ARTWORKS
Thursdays 12 - 6 PM
Fridays 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM
NEW LOCATION!
Make sure to check out Dansville ArtWork's new space at
153 Main Street in Dansville.
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Got Balloons?
This balloon-themed exhibit was open to artists and those with balloon-themed art in their collections. A variety of 2D work was submitted for your enjoyment.
Fall Exhibit: See new work by artists Jeff Miller, Bernard Dick, and RM Cook. On display through October 31st.
Solo Artist: Basketry by Mary Skillings. On display through September 30th.
Click here for more information
SPLAT in Caledonia
The Gallery at SPLAT includes all of it's work from local artists!
Click here for gallery hours and more info
SUNY GENESEO ART GALLERIES
LEDERER GALLERY
Brodie Fine Arts Building, Room 203
Wednesday and Thursday: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday - Saturday:1:00 - 5:00 PM
Featuring:
Recent work by Brian Wiggins
Click here for more information
LOCKHART GALLERY
26 Main Street, within McClellan House
Wednesday and Thursday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Featuring:
Recent work by Camille Eskell
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East Avon Flea Market
Sundays 7 AM-2 PM through October, on Route 15, just North of Rt 5 & 20
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Exit 9 Flea Market
Sundays 8 AM- 3 PM through October, on Route 15 in Avon, just north of Exit 9 off 390 South.
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Lima Farmers' Market
Tuesdays through October from 3-6 PM on the corner of Rt. 5 and 20, 7295 West Main, Lima.
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Geneseo Farmers' Market
October
from 3-6:30 PM on lower Center Street. Click
here
for more information
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Mount Morris Farmers' Market
Fridays through October from
10 - 5 PM on 103 Main Street in Mount Morris.
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Dansville Farmers' Market
Fridays through October from
11-4 PM on 50 Maple Street in Dansville.
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Nunda Farmers' Market
Saturdays through October from 9-1:00 PM at the Government Center on 4 Massachusetts Street.
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