Struggling to find things to do in Finger Lakes?
Local news, events, and recommendations delivered free every morning.
Get your free newsletter →See latest newsletter →This week in Finger Lakes
SkanFest U: American Revolutions
This four-part Tuesday series at First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles explores how visionary American artists transformed music and the way we listen. Led by Artistic Director Aaron Wunsch, a member of the Juilliard School faculty, each session traces moments of innovation across classical and jazz traditions, featuring music by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, Leonard Bernstein, William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Edgar Varèse, John Cage, Terry Riley, Julius Eastman, and Pauline Oliveros, along with contemporary composers working today. Festival musicians share live performances to bring the conversation to life, and a small wine reception follows each talk. Admission is free and no ticket is required.
First Presbyterian ChurchUnderstanding the Civil War: A Reading & Discussion Series
Dr. Gary Emerson leads a graduate-level reading and discussion series spanning eight sessions. All books are supplied by the Watkins Glen Public Library for the length of the program, and participants are encouraged to attend as many meetings as they can. Registration is required because space and materials are limited. Sign up by calling 607-535-2346 or by registering in person. Discussions are held in the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. The series features works such as With Malice Toward None, Battle Cry of Freedom, This Republic is Suffering, Daughters of the Union, Embattled Freedom, Marching Home, and Reconstruction: A Concise History. Support is provided in part through the Statewide Community Regrant Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and is administered by the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce Conference RoomFLX Trivia at Nación Tacos & Cerveza – Tuesdays in Hammondsport!
FLX Trivia at Nación Tacos & Cerveza offers a lively night of questions and friendly competition. Bring friends, savor tacos, and enjoy refreshing cervezas while you aim for top scores. It suits both seasoned trivia fans and first timers, with prizes to win and plenty of moments to remember. Come ready to play and put your knowledge to the test.
Lafayette Park Concert Series
Part of the Lafayette Park Concert Series, this concert features The Decades Band performing hits that span ten decades. The relaxed, community-focused atmosphere invites blankets and lawn chairs for easy listening on the grass. Admission is free and the event is family friendly. A farmers market hosted by FLX CDC takes place before the music, offering a chance to shop local. Support for this series is provided through the Statewide Community Regrant Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with backing from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administration by the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Lafayette ParkYour morning shortcut
One email with the news, events, and things to do that actually matter in Finger Lakes.
Curated for you
We sort through the noise so you only see what's worth your time.
Free forever
No subscription fees. No paywalls. Just a useful email every morning.