Hello Sourcers!

It would appear that all prognosticating groundhogs have been consulted and we are in for more winter weather. Can’t argue with a groundhog, I suppose. I giggled a little this morning when I saw that one of the events I was going to include this week, the Fire and Ice Festival at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, was canceled due to cold.

I mean, that’s what the fire was supposed to be for, right?

Anyway, let’s see what we’ve got.

🍲 Soup!

🎞️ Silents!

📽️ Screenings!

Let’s kick off in Elmira, where this Saturday is the Elmira Downtown Soup Stroll. From noon to 4pm, you can mosey through downtown with your souvenir bowl, sampling various soups and patronizing local businesses. While you’re in town, the Elmira Film Festival will also be taking place at the Park Church. Elmira is bringing the festival heat this weekend.

If you just can’t get enough eating hot things out of bowls in the cold, keep an eye out for the Binghamton Philharmonic’s Mac and Cheese Fest next Thursday, and Ithaca’s Chili Fest in March. 

This Sunday at 4pm, the Smith Opera House in Geneva will be showing The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari with live accompaniment by the Cloud Chamber Orchestra. Silent films with live accompaniment are a blast, and Cloud Chamber Orchestra is absolutely tops at what they do. But if German expressionism is too heavy for you, the Clemens Center has Buster Keaton’s Steamboat Bill, Jr. with the original score performed by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra on February 28th.

Speaking of screening things, WSKG has some screenings of our own to share. Next Thursday at 6pm, we’re showing an episode of Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History at the WSKG Studios in Vestal as part of our monthly On Screen at WSKG series, followed by a community conversation. And on Monday, February 23rd at 6pm, we’re launching our America at 250 screening series at Cinemapolis in Ithaca with a showing of Lafayette: A Hero’s Return, with a discussion led by LaFayette scholar Laurent Ferri. This series, presented in partnership with Cinemapolis and the History Center in Tompkins County, will highlight documentaries made by our fellow PBS affiliate stations across New York State, and will run until America’s 250th birthday this July. Keep an eye on the WSKG events page for more of these screenings as we finalize those slates.

That’s what’s happening! I should also mention that tomorrow night at 7pm, we’re kicking off this year’s Trampoline storytelling series at Atomic Tom’s in Binghamton with Juvenalia. This one’s a bit of a curveball because we encourage folks to bring written artifacts from when they were in their teens (or before) and share them. Those love letters and song lyrics you wrote in middle school? Bring ‘em on in. Our regular host will sadly be missing this one, so you’ll have to settle for me.

Hope you’re enjoying the sun, even if it is a cruel piece of trickery that gives off no actual heat.

Yours,

Bob Proehl

Locally Sourced editor

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Sometimes the best coffee stops happen in between meetings — and this one was a very welcome surprise. I found myself at Taste NY Market on Front Street this past week for a work meeting and decided to pop into the café for a much-needed afternoon pick-me-up.

Right away, I was drawn to the festive chalkboard sign at the entrance highlighting their monthly specials. The very first one listed caught my eye, and honestly, the decision was made instantly. I ordered the Cookie Butter Latte, iced of course, and swapped the whole milk for almond milk.

It was delicious. The almond milk paired perfectly with the warm cookie butter flavor, giving it a smooth, cozy taste without being too heavy. It leaned a bit less sweet than I usually prefer, so I added one sweetener packet — which ended up being just right. The result? The perfect afternoon boost to carry me through the rest of my meeting.

While waiting for my drink, I couldn’t help but browse. If you’ve been to Taste NY, you know it’s nearly impossible not to. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the space itself invites you to slow down and explore while you wait.

For anyone who hasn’t visited yet, the Taste NY Market is located inside the Broome Agriculture Development Center and showcases world-class food and beverage products from the Southern Tier and across New York State — all while supporting local producers and promoting agritourism in our region.

Between the seasonal latte, welcoming staff, and the opportunity to shop local all in one stop, this café was a total win for me. If you’re nearby and need a caffeine break (or an excuse to browse some amazing local goods), it’s well worth the visit.

For anyone who hasn’t visited yet, the Taste NY Market is located inside the Broome Agriculture Development Center and showcases world-class food and beverage products from the Southern Tier and across New York State — all while supporting local producers and promoting agritourism in our region.

Between the seasonal latte, welcoming staff, and the opportunity to shop local all in one stop, this café was a total win for me. If you’re nearby and need a caffeine break (or an excuse to browse some amazing local goods), it’s well worth the visit.

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