May Events

The Geneva City School District Student Art Show returns to the Geneva History Museum on May 1 and will be on view through May 29, 2021. The show will include works by students at West and North Street Elementary Schools, Geneva Middle School, and Geneva High School. Come enjoy works by Geneva's youngest artists.

Due to COVID-19, the museum is operating at a reduced capacity and has enacted safety measures, including social distancing and enhanced sanitizing and cleaning protocols. For the protection of our community, face coverings and social distancing are required in the building and capacity is limited.

The Geneva History Museum is located at 543 South Main Street. Summer hours begin May 1 and are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $3. Parking is available on the street or in the lot at Trinity Episcopal Church. For more information, call the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151 or visit genevahistoricalsociety.com.

Event
Geneva City School District Art Show Opens May 1

Dates
May 1 – May 29, 2021

Location
Geneva History Museum
543 South Main St.
Geneva, NY

Admission
Suggested donation:
$3 per person

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

The Geneva City School District Student Art Show returns to the Geneva History Museum on May 1 and will be on view through May 29, 2021. The show will include works by students at West and North Street Elementary Schools, Geneva Middle School, and Geneva High School. Come enjoy works by Geneva's youngest artists.

Due to COVID-19, the museum is operating at a reduced capacity and has enacted safety measures, including social distancing and enhanced sanitizing and cleaning protocols. For the protection of our community, face coverings and social distancing are required in the building and capacity is limited.

The Geneva History Museum is located at 543 South Main Street. Summer hours begin May 1 and are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $3. Parking is available on the street or in the lot at Trinity Episcopal Church. For more information, call the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151 or visit genevahistoricalsociety.com.

Event
Geneva City School District Art Show Opens May 1

Dates
May 1 – May 29, 2021

Location
Geneva History Museum
543 South Main St.
Geneva, NY

Admission
Suggested donation:
$3 per person

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

The final program of the Geneva Historical Society's 2021 virtual Spring Lecture Series will be “Provocative Mothers Raising Precocious Daughters: Women’s Rights Leaders from the Finger Lakes,” by Suzanne Schnittman on Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

Suzanne Schnittman is the author of the book Provocative Mothers and Their Precocious Daughters: 19th Century Women’s Rights Leaders, which presents the engaging lives of four pioneers in the women’s rights and abolitionist movements and their four daughters. Each woman helped procure woman suffrage in her own way, demonstrating the richness of family influences in building activism and character. Schnittman will share some of their most enticing stories, including several with connections to the Finger Lakes region.

Suzanne Schnittman earned her PhD in American History at the University of Rochester. After teaching for many years at a number of colleges in New York, including Hobart and William Smith in Geneva, she retired to pursue her passion: women’s history. She currently works as an independent scholar, researching women like those she explores in her latest book. She lives in Rochester and participates in many endeavors that promote greater Finger Lakes academic, women’s and children’s concerns. Schnittman's book is available on Amazon and a copy will be given away to one participant in the program. Participants must be present online to win.

The Lecture Series is supported in part by the Samuel B. Williams fund for programs in the Humanities and is free and open to the public. For more information about the program, call the Geneva Historical Society office at 315-789-5151 or visit genevahistoricalsociety.com.
 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lecture will be presented virtually through Zoom, and advance registration is required. A device, internet connection, and email address are necessary to participate. To register, participants should visit the program event page on the Geneva Historical Society website event calendar. The necessary login information will be sent to registrants via email 24 hours prior to the program. For any problems with registration or to register by phone, call the Geneva Historical Society office at 315-789-5151. Registrations must be complete before 12:00 noon, May 4, the day of the program.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Mothers Day Brunch

Join us for our annual brunch, featuring an all you can eat menu with full service style to keep you safe & still enjoy our traditional crowd favorites!

Eggs benedict, scrambled eggs and omelets

Sausage biscuits and gravy

Breakfast ham and sausage

Pecan praline French toast casserole

Cheesy hash browns

Belgian waffles with all the toppings

Variety of desserts including pastries, muffins, parfaits & more!

Price: $22 for adults, $14 for children

Seating available at 10am, 11:45am and 1:30pm

Call us at (585) 243-3640 for reservations, seating is limited!

Mother's Day Dinner at the Holiday Inn Elmira
DINE IN and TAKE OUT
May 9, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Let us help you treat the special women in your life!

Following all state and local guidelines, this year you will have the option of dine in or curbside carryout. But hurry, before our limited seating becomes booked!

Adult Meal - $16.95

Each meal comes with:
• Your Choice of Entrée
• Side Salad or Cream of Broccoli Soup
• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Green Beans

Entrée Choices:
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pineapple Glazed Ham Steak
Sliced Pot Roast
Lasagna with Meat Sauce (does not come with potatoes)
Shrimp Alfredo (does not come with potatoes)

Children’s Meal - $6.95

Each meal comes with:
• 3 Chicken Tenders
• French Fries

Don’t forget you can order Wine, Beer and Dessert too!

Please note that our FULL MENUS including wine, beer, mixed drinks and dessert are also available.

Call 607.734.0402 to place your order!

Order online:
www.anthonysrestaurantelmira.com/online-ordering

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Nathan Benn: Photographing the Finger Lakes for National Geographic

Free and open to the public | Suggested $10 donation for Not-Yet-Members | Register to receive link

Learn more & register >>

Lecture Description

In anticipation of the summer spotlight exhibition, FLX KODACHROME, please join us as we hear first-hand from artist Nathan Benn. Benn photographed New York’s Finger Lakes region for National Geographic in 1975, the year when the magazine reached peak circulation of 10.8 million. In addition to sharing images of the Finger Lakes from the mid-1970s, Benn will briefly discuss the evolution of color photography after 1900, a few of National Geographic’s milestones in publishing history, and his own path onto the National Geographic photo staff just as he celebrated his 22nd birthday.

About the Exhibition

FLX KODACHROME features the work of Nathan Benn who photographed the Finger Lakes over the course of a year for National Geographic Magazine in 1975. Benn focused his lens on the heritage and industry of the region, capturing sweeping aerial landscapes of the Finger Lakes and surrounding small towns, as well as portraits of assembly line workers, glassblowers, winery pickers, auctioneers, parade spectators, scout troops and racing enthusiasts of the 70s.

Event Format: This is a Zoom Webinar – that means your camera and microphone won’t be activated, and you’ll be able to just sit back, relax and listen in. A chat box will be available for you to engage with the other attendees and ask questions.

The Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email once you register, and will include simple instructions on how to join with your computer, mobile phone or tablet. 

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

Browse Antiques Surrounded by the Beauty of Spring at the Museum!

Our Antique Show on Saturday, May 15, 10 am-4 pm will have handpicked collectibles and antiques from 35 dealers from throughout New York State. Your ticket to the Antique Show includes admission to the Show, the Historic Village, and the John L. Wehle Gallery. Browse the dealer booths to your heart's content, and gather inspiration in the Historic Village! Don't forget to stop in at the Flint Hill Store for more handmade wares, including Museum-made pottery, crafts, and more!

You can also purchase a ticket for our Preview Party happening Friday, May 14, from 5:30-8:30 pm where you can get exclusive early access to the show and enjoy music, food, and drinks. Plus, your Preview Party ticket also gives you admission to the Show and Museum on Saturday.

Tickets are available online. Purchase your tickets now as space is limited!

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

GMF will open the 2021 season with The ATLYS string quartet, a classically trained, crossover ensemble lauded for their dynamic performances and signature sound that create concert experiences that are both mesmerizing and interactive.

They will perform arrangements of music by Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran, Jorge Salmay, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, and the World Premiere of the Sonnenberg Suite by Ari Fisher.  Commissioned by Thomas Mees of Canandaigua, this work is dedicated to the spectacular, diverse, and eclectic gardens of the Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park.

Tickets to each in- person concert are $25  
Ages 18 and under are free.
To purchase tickets for all events, visit GenevaMusicFestival.com

*NO tickets will be sold at the door
*The program is subject to change
**For in-person concerts: Please bring the printed ticket receipt sent to your email after your purchase. This will act as your pass to get into the concert. This is a replacement for physical concert tickets that are normally picked up at the box office to maintain social distancing and limit physical contact at the venue.
 

**By purchasing tickets for this event you, and all other ticket holders in your party, agree to abide by The Smith Opera House’s COVID-19 policies. These policies include, but are not limited to: receiving a symptom check upon arrival at the venue, adhering to pre-assigned seating, wearing a face covering while at the venue, maintaining 6 feet physical distance between yourself and other patrons, abiding by all signage posted at the venue, and not entering the venue if you, or any member of your party, is feeling ill or has been in close contact with anyone with a known case of COVID-19.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

Tickets and camping are on sale for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at TheGlen.com or (866) 461-RACE.

About Watkins Glen International

Located within five hours and 300 miles of 25 percent of the US population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, four-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

Thanks to our community and supporters, BVT is back doing what we do best!

And we want to thank you with a FREE outdoor concert!

Because of the support we've received over the past year, we're excited and humbled to be able to present live theater again. So before our summer season begins, we want to thank you with a FREE concert on Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00pm, featuring Rochester-based band The Klick!

As part of the Swing into Spring weekend organized by Explore Naples, BVT is presenting a FREE concert on the front lawn of the theater at 151 S. Main St., Naples, NY 14512. Limited, socially distanced seating will be available!

The concert will feature Rochester-based band The Klick, a band which plays a jazz-infused mix of funk, pop, soul, and R&B and whose six members include current and past members of Hard Logic, Prime Time Funk, Goodness, and Vanishing Sun, among others.

Check out more information on The Klick on their website!

And don't forget...

Tickets for this summer's in-person season are going fast!

You don't want to miss the return of live theater to Naples, NY! BVT is back with six shows this summer and we have options for in-person, outdoor, socially distanced seating OR you can choose to watch from the comfort of home! 

Click the button below for more information on the hottest ticket in town this summer!

Thank you to all of our supporters!

Reimagining a safe way to bring everyone together in-person, outdoors, online, and to the same high standards you've come to expect from BVT has brought many new challenges and we are honored and grateful to have the chance to meet them head on. But of course these challenges come with some new expenses.

Support from patrons, donors, sponsors and advertisers is the reason we're able to do what we do!

To learn more about how to support BVT, click the button below!

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series production
presented by Slingsby of Adelaide, Australia

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

On Demand May 10-23, 2021  |  Streaming Event

Based on the novella by Erich Kästner, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Never underestimate the determination of a child!  Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES is a journey about discovery and self-discovery, the value of friendships and taking risks, and the empowerment of young people.  In Slingsby’s signature intimate theatrical style, the story is told by two skilled actors combining the thrilling intrigue of a classic caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

Curriculum Connections:  Fine Arts, Language Arts, Emotional/Social Development

Recommended for Grades 3 and up  (65 minutes)

Content available to stream on demand at a time of your choosing from May 10-23, 2021.  You may access content for your classroom multiple times.  Registration for each participating classroom is required.  

Purchase information:  

For Schools:  Cost for schools is $60/classroom.  A fillable Order Form is available on-line at ClemensCenter.org or you may contact Janice Slocum to register.  Payment or Purchase Order must be received before the link and password will be sent.

For Homeschools and General Public:  Please contact Janice Slocum, School-Time Coordinator at 607-733-5639 x 777 or janices@clemenscenter.org

Calling all gardeners… We’d like to introduce you to Flights and Florals: a fun, new event that’s bound to brighten your day AND your patio all summer long!

Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work, but please see below for further details, explanations, and event tidbits:

• Event days are May 14, 15, 16 and May 21, 22, 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Tickets are sold only in bundles of 4 to maximize available space, $275 + tax and service fees. No exceptions.
• Average tasting price at wineries is now $10-$14 per person. 6 wineries x $10 = $60/person x 4 people = $240 (6 wineries x $12 = $72/person = $288)  Tax and service fees not included, but 2 full sets of potted plants are!
• This is a one-day event, with 2 weekends and multiple dates to choose from. Tickets will only be honored on their specified date, with no exceptions or exchanges.
• Ticket price includes 6 wineries, with food and wine samples served at each. Sample sizes have been increased from previous events.
• Ticket price also includes a souvenir wineglass for each of the 4 people, plus 2 full sets of 13 plants, 26 in total.
• Multiple itineraries are available to choose from. Quantities of each are limited, and cannot be increased.
• You must stick to your chosen itinerary: Early or late arrivals at each winery will only be accommodated if space permits.
• Wineries reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated customers, or those arriving outside of their designated time slot.
• All tastings will be conducted while you’re seated, and all COVID mandates will be adhered to.  Masks are required at all times unless seated.
• No pets, please.

What’s new this year?

Tickets are sold in bundles of 4. NYS mandates state that wine must be served sitting down, so the wineries are providing tables, though some are dividing their tasting bars into groups of 4 seats. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible while remaining socially distant, we are unable to provide seating for smaller groups. But let’s be real- wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit and savor it.

3 days to choose from! This event is listed for 3 days over the course of 2 different weekends, but your ticket is only good for one day- with an itinerary* provided. I know this deviates from how we’ve done events in the past, but we have to be able to stick to regulations and keep crowds to a minimum. Your group of 4 will be provided with an itinerary* for 6 different wineries to follow for your selected day. This helps keep all the tasting rooms compliant to current capacity limitations, not to mention makes the crowds almost nonexistent, thus exemplifying your experience.

Your itinerary* is incredibly important! Don’t worry- you’ll be able to select an itinerary* for the day you wish to come, from multiple options to boot, so you should be able to see your favorites! Again, this is to help keep the wineries from getting overwhelmed and accidentally becoming non-compliant throughout the day. It’s also a safety measure to keep a reasonable amount of people at 6 feet distances. Our numbers in the region are on the decline and we want to do our part to keep it that way! (See below for a further breakdown of how the itinerary works.)

What do you receive? Each bundle of 4 is $275, plus tax and service fee. All 4 of the folks within this bundle will receive:

• a spring-inspired food dish large enough for at least 3 to 4 bites, if not more, at all 6 wineries
• 4 wines presented with it, also at all 6 stops
• a digital recipe book for all 13 food options
• 2 full sets of all 13 potted plants, 26 in total, all bundled together to take home at your last stop
• and a souvenir  wine glass to take home at your last stop

We know this event doesn’t look like they have in the past, but we think you’ll love the new and improved way we’re bringing these to you! We also ask that you respect the efforts we’ve put in to bring you this event in the safest way possible by also doing your part and wear your mask, stay 6 feet from other groups, and travel within your “covid crew.”

**List of plants in the full set: Alyssum, Dianthus, 2 types of Begonias, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Impatiens, 3 varieties of Marigolds, and 2 varieties of Petunias.**

*Itinerary FAQ:

This is a whole new concept so I wanted to break it down as much as I could. This is also THE MOST important part of the day and I want to make sure it’s as clear and simple as possible.

• As mentioned above, we’re doing itineraries to help everyone out. This is the only way to keep each tasting room in compliance at all times of the day. If you’ve attended one of our events in the past, you know that it can get quite crowded at all hours. I know that that’s part of the fun for some, but it’s also 100% not safe right now. Safety is our #1 priority in this. Second is your experience and enjoyment!
• Itineraries are broken down into groups of 6 wineries, with many different ones to choose from. 13 of the wineries are participating in this event, and all 13 will be a starting option, with a few different paths to follow for each. Since your ticket includes 6 wineries, you’ll get to visit almost half of them, but you’ll receive the recipe AND plants for all 13- bonus!
• All 12 of the wineries are structured differently and can seat a different amount of people. Itineraries are made based on their individual capacity limits and the NYS regulation that fits their space.
• Your itinerary has you at each winery on the hour, every hour starting at 10 am and getting to your last winery at 3 pm. (There are some itineraries that have you at Long Point at a :30 minute time, and getting to your last stop at 4. This is to accommodate a bit of extra travel time, which equates to more time to sing in the car between stops!) This allows your group time for the tasting, shopping, bathroom, travel to the next, etc. Remember- each winery is different and will conduct their tasting a bit differently, so they won’t all take the same exact amount of time. I know the title says ‘flights’, but since they’re all different, some may also offer that flight, while others may pour one at a time. A different experience at each is a good thing! This helps differentiate your stops and also prevents them from blurring together.
• If you’re running late, this will eat into your tasting time at that stop. Because it’s a structured day, there isn’t room to extend time at each stop to accommodate. We know accidents happen, but try your best to be on time. ‘Leave by times’ are provided as you’re browsing the different itineraries and are on your receipt after your purchase. The ticketing agency, Showclix, will also send an event reminder with the itinerary, and the wine trail office will also send you an email a few days before the event to remind you of your schedule, to provide you with your digital recipe book, and to send a little bonus project that we’re working on to help enhance your day!
• If you’re early, we also kindly ask you to wait to go in if the group before you is still using the area.
• All 4 “tickets” will be listed under the purchaser’s name, but all 4 will be ID’d at check-in.
• At each stop, you’ll be asked for your name to check-in, and even though each person in your group was ID’d at the first stop, you’ll likely be asked for ID each time, too. It’s up to them to make sure everyone they serve is 21 years or older and is taken very seriously.
• If you pass a winery on your itinerary while going to the next, don’t worry! Travel time isn’t really an issue here and backtracking just couldn’t be avoided. It was built into your day and will all work out, trust me!
• This schedule also allows the wineries time to clean up, sanitize, and reset before the next group arrives. Again- safety safety safety. We want YOU to feel safe coming, and we also want their employees to feel safe serving you. The safer we are, the more of these events we can host!
• Itineraries cannot be modified in any way, shape, or form. They’re specially curated to each wineries availability and they’re all full and accounted for.

General FAQ:

• How did you determine the cost? The cost is reflective of the current tasting fee structures. When the wineries were able to open back up in June of 2020, they had to implement a whole new tasting room concept and cleaning routines. Gone was the ability to let folks stand at the counter and taste and in was the mandate that they must be seated. After each tasting group, staff had to come in and clean down everything that was touched- chair, table, pencil, you name it. They were also told they could only serve wine if a food item was served with it. With extra safety measures, seating, and food came an elevated experience that was a far higher value than previous tasting fees. On average, tasting fees are $10 per person for 4 to 6 wines, but go as high as $14. Typically, the food included with it is oyster crackers or another small snacky item that likely isn’t wanted by you at every stop, yet has to be included per NYS mandates. (Though it’s sometimes nice to find a random snack in your car partway through your day!)
  • Our event is $275 for a table of 4, equalling $68.75 a person. Since you’ll visit 6 wineries, that’s $11.45 a winery. With the addition of the food, the full set of potted plants, the event, the recipes, the experience, the memories, and the souvenir wine glass.
• Will there be a reduced DD rate? At this time, we aren’t able to offer a reduced DD rate. The restructuring of this event has been a very complex process and adding a DD option into the ticket buying experience will have only made it that much more difficult to manage. We certainly don’t discredit how valuable a DD is to the wine experience and still want to encourage responsible choices about drinking and driving. Visit this page to look at various companies in the area that can help you get around.
• Why must it be a group of 4? Why can’t 2 of us come alone? The simple answer is that most tables seat 4. A more complex explanation is that with the tasting room capacity guidelines, the wineries are able to space a group of 4 out much easier than a smaller group. Regardless of the size, the group has to be 6 feet from the next. If they sat 2 at a 4 top table, they’d have to allow fewer people in per hour to accommodate, meaning we’d have to limit tickets even more than they already are.
• Will there be transportation and accommodation packages this year? Unfortunately, no. To be frank, with how complex this event has been to restructure, adding in another difficulty like that would be impossible, not to mention that since groups are limited to 4, I wouldn’t be able to rent a shuttle bus as I have in the past.

Selecting your itinerary

There are about 50 or so itineraries to choose from, with all 13 wineries being a starting point. (Though only 12 are participating Friday*)

Participating wineries are:

• Long Point Winery*
• Montezuma Winery*
• Swedish Hill Winery*
• Varick Winery*
• Knapp Winery*
• Goose Watch Winery*
• Buttonwood Grove Winery*
• Toro Run Winery*
• Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
• Thirsty Owl Wine Co.*
• Hosmer Winery*
• Lucas Vineyards
• Americana Vineyards*

I know it’s a lot to choose from, so here are some things to consider when purchasing an itinerary:

• Personally, I like to start farther away so I can work my way closer to home base. Admittedly, not all of these itineraries are able to smoothly go north to south or south to north. Backtracking was inevitable, but all travel times were considered when these were being created. (And I’ve also provided a “leave by” time right in the ticket ordering system to help manage your time between each stop.) This all being said, if you’re struggling to pick the right schedule, choose one that has you ending closer to wherever you’re going to afterward.
• Others like to start their day at a winery nearest to where they’re coming from.
• If you don’t care about the start or end location, select one based on the wineries within the itinerary. If you click “more details” under each option, you’ll see exactly which wineries are included.
• If you can’t get an itinerary that includes some of the ones you want, think of this as a good time to try one you haven’t been to before, or maybe one you didn’t previously enjoy. Staff, vintages, and experience change over the course of years and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised this time around!
• *Important* The number in the dropdown box is how many tables/bundles of 4 are available, not how many people you’re buying for.

Ok, I think you’re ready to purchase tickets!

Click on the day that you’ll be buying tickets for:

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

FRIDAY, May 21

SATURDAY, May 22

SUNDAY, May 23

Experience an afternoon of rarely heard masterpieces as we belatedly celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with his playful “Eyeglasses” duo and pastoral String Quintet. GMF is proud to continue promoting the work of women composers with the intense and uniquely scored Septet by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Fanny Mendelssohn’s romantic Piano Trio.

Jinjoo Cho and Geoffrey Herd, violin;

Eric Wong and Ettore Causa, viola;

Clive Greensmith and Max Geissler, cello;

Henry Kramer, piano

Tickets to each in- person concert and livestream are $25  
Ages 18 and under are free.
To purchase tickets for all events, visit GenevaMusicFestival.com

*NO tickets will be sold at the door

*The program is subject to change
**For in-person concerts: Please bring the printed ticket receipt sent to your email after your purchase. This will act as your pass to get into the concert. This is a replacement for physical concert tickets that are normally picked up at the box office to maintain social distancing and limit physical contact at the venue.
 

**By purchasing tickets for this event you, and all other ticket holders in your party, agree to abide by The Smith Opera House’s COVID-19 policies. These policies include, but are not limited to: receiving a symptom check upon arrival at the venue, adhering to pre-assigned seating, wearing a face covering while at the venue, maintaining 6 feet physical distance between yourself and other patrons, abiding by all signage posted at the venue, and not entering the venue if you, or any member of your party, is feeling ill or has been in close contact with anyone with a known case of COVID-19.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

May Beer Pairing: Tapas on Tap

• Tuesday, May 25, 2021
• 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

• Rohrbach Buffalo Rd. Brewpub 3859 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 (map)

May’s beer pairing dinner celebrates our favorite style of food–tapas! This 5-course dinner is curated by Chef Steve Byrnes, and each course is perfectly paired with a Rohrbach beer by brewer Joel Will.

Seating is very limiited due to social distancing.

Tickets $60pp • purchase below

The Menu

Course I • Manchengo Bacon Dates
dates stuffed with manchengo cheese & wrapped in bacon, served with field greens, balsamic, honey

Course II • Brie En Croute
apricot preserves, local baguette

Course III • Beef Carpaccio
parmesan shard, arugula, lemon truffle oil

Course IV • Shrimp Shooter
zesty mango sauce

Course V • Dough Pillows
pots de creme, strawberry ginger puree

Wood-Fired Wednesdays at Railroad St. Beer Hall

We're celebrating that mid-week milestone with Wood-fired Wednesdays on Railroad Street! Build your own pizzas & wood-fired wings paired with a pint, glass of wine, or cider of choice. 

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Environments Examined Lecture | From High Tech Science to High Tech Art: Transforming Data into Action

Free and open to the public | Suggested $10 donation for Not-Yet-Members | Register to receive link 

Learn more & register >>

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Lecture
6:30 – 7 p.m. | Q&A

Lecture Description

The Anthropocene is characterized by overwhelming evidence of human impact on Earth’s climate and ecosystems.  In some cases, these impacts may be readily observed or even experienced firsthand. In others, the complexity of natural processes requires specialized technology to pinpoint the source and scale of the problem. What role does technology play in revealing these unseen connections on a changing planet? How can art help translate high-tech science into understanding and action? At the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, scientists have teamed up with visual artists to put the impacts of the Anthropocene into perspective. By transforming complex datasets into emotionally compelling art pieces, artists are helping scientists tell the complicated story of life on a changing planet.

About Mark Hirsch, Ph.D. Candidate | Data Artist

Mark Hirsch is a Ph.D. Candidate, part of the Media Arts & Technology Program, University of California Santa Barbara. He is an artist and researcher currently based in Santa Barbara, California. His work investigates: Computational fabrication, design, and sculpture; Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence as tools for creative practice; and data-driven approaches to making art that connect form and information. 

A native of the American Midwest, Hirsch is currently a PhD candidate in the Media Arts & Technology program at UC Santa Barbara. Prior to his doctoral studies, Hirsch completed a bachelor of music at Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music and a master of music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.

About Dr. Martin J. Collins, Ph.D. | National Air and Space Museum

Dr. Martin J. Collins, Ph.D. is a Curator and historian in the National Air and Space Museum’s Department of Space History, with a focus on the technology and culture of the space age. Martin’s current exhibition projects include One World Connected, a look at the role of aviation and spaceflight in recent globalization, and Climate Crisis. He served for eight years as editor-in-chief of the journal History and Technology: An International Journal (Routledge) and presently is managing editor of the book series Artefacts: Studies in the History of Science and Technology, published by Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press. His most recent book publication is A Telephone for the World: Motorola, Iridium, and the Making of a Global Age (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018).

About Dr. Jared Stabach, Ph.D. | Movement of Life Scientist

Jared is an ecologist at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center (CEC) and the program coordinator for the Smithsonian’s Movement of Life Initiative. His research focuses on the factors that affect the abundance, distribution, and movement patterns of large terrestrial mammals, incorporating emerging technologies, such as unmanned aerial systems, GPS tracking collars and high-resolution imagery, to better understand and monitor changes occurring across the planet. Since joining the CEC as a postdoctoral research fellow in 2015, he has worked on large collaborative teams to reintroduce scimitar-horned oryx, evaluated the factors influencing the occurrence of critically endangered addax, and co-authored scientific research focused on developing solutions to conservation challenges. He is currently developing a scientific collaboration with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to provide an increased understanding of the factors leading to the rapid decline of giraffe populations across Africa and continues to focus on the migration of white-bearded wildebeest, one of earth’s greatest natural phenomena. He serves as a scientific advisor on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Group, as well as the Sahara-Sahel Interest Group, and is a current member of the Smithsonian Animal Care and Use Research Subcommittee. He received a BS from Providence College, an MS from the University of Rhode Island, and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University.

About Dr. Autumn-Lynn Harrison, Ph.D. | Movement of Life Scientist

Dr. Autumn-Lynn Harrison, Ph.D. is a research ecologist with the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the program manager of the Migratory Connectivity Project, based at the Smithsonian Institution, National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. USA. Dr. Harrison studies the migrations of marine and coastal animals like seabirds, shorebirds, seals, and sea turtles and applies this research to conservation and management. She has lived and worked in Australia, Kenya, South Africa and the U.S, and her work has included leading field projects to track the migrations of seabirds from the Alaskan Arctic and seals in South Africa. Dr. Harrison was a researcher with the Tagging of Pacific Predators, a project of the Census of Marine Life, and through this work, she contributed to United Nations efforts to identify important places for migratory marine animals in international waters of the Pacific Ocean, work that has been included in U.N. discussions to craft a new ocean treaty. Harrison earned B.S. Degrees in Environmental Science and Fisheries and Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech, a Graduate Diploma of Science in Tropical Marine Ecology and Fisheries Science from James Cook University in Townsville, Australia, and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Event Format: This is a Zoom Webinar – that means your camera and microphone won’t be activated, and you’ll be able to just sit back, relax and listen in. A chat box will be available for you to engage with the other attendees and ask questions.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Experience summer evenings in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region - live music on the lawn every Friday night from 5:30 - 8:30 with a wide array of the area's hottest performers!  Sit back and relax with a glass of handcrafted artisan wine, while you drink in the beauty of our vineyards overlooking majestic Cayuga Lake.  See our website for a full list of dates and performers.

Alcohol purchased elsewhere cannot be brought onto our premises.  

All current COVID mandates will be adhered to, including masking requirements, distancing, and other protocols currently in place for outdoor gatherings. 

"People who love to eat are always the best people." ~ Julia Child.  Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua Eating…Exploring…and Enjoying The Chosen Spot’s hot foodie scene with a professional “local” guide.  Whether tourist or resident, Finger Lakes Food Tours | Tours In The Finger Lakes invites you to sample exceptionally good offerings from area restaurants & specialty shops.  This walking tour is the perfect blend of showcasing our local chefs & proprietors, while hearing interesting tidbits of this city's rich history, culture and sights.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required.  Check website calendar for exact tour and time availability:  www.FLFoodTours.com or call:  888.302.1880

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Spend your Saturday afternoon relaxing on our lawn with a glass of your favorite wine and a friend or two, with some of the area's best artists to entertain you!

Please limit your group to a maximum of 10 people, including for outdoor gathering.

Alcohol purchased elsewhere cannot be brought onto the premises.

All current COVID mandates will be adhered to, including masking requirements, distancing, and other protocols currently in place for outdoor gatherings.

See our website for a full list of dates and performers.

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Discover the distinctive old/new lakefront area as we tour the 4th largest of the Finger Lakes: scenic and panoramic Canandaigua Lake. Considered one of the most beautiful spots in the United States, the rolling hills, coupled with nature’s own majestic splendor, it’s been deemed the “Gem of the Finger Lakes.” This awe-worthy experience includes a delectable farm to table lunch, select wine & beer tastings…PLUS a 1 1/2 hour boat excursion with some lakefront history sprinkled in…all packed into one leisurely afternoon.

♦ Exploring the New York Kitchen
♦ Fresh/locally sourced farm to table lunch from the New York Kitchen
♦ Wine tastings
♦ Picturesque City Pier-Boathouse & Steamboat History
♦ Scenic Picturesque Lake/Hill-Vista Views
♦ Meandering Lakefront Park Pathways
♦ 2 1/2 hour 19th Century Double Decker Steamboat Replica Boat Excursion
♦ Multidimensional Beer Tastings & ”Go Together”

Today's featured artist: McArdell and Westers

Spend the afternoon relaxing on our lawn with a glass of your favorite wine and a friend or two, with some of the area's best artists to entertain you!

Please limit your group to a maximum of 10 people, including for outdoor gathering.

Alcohol purchased elsewhere cannot be brought onto the premises.

All current COVID mandates will be adhered to, including masking requirements, distancing, and other protocols currently in place for outdoor gatherings.

See our website for a full list of dates and performers.

Come see with us as we wax nostalgic to recall the days of yesteryear.  This fact-based (2) hour tour walking tour will take you to and fro as we cover captivating stories and timely events of days gone by.  Along the way we will see and hear about multiple homes and buildings in and around Canandaigua’s unusually wide main street district that foretells of history in the making.

Hear how the tireless movement of Susan B. Anthony’s quest as a social reformer set afoot the controversial movement of the right to allow women to vote.  We will summon the sensational accounts of famous trials as well as events held here in Canandaigua causing unwittingly, and reverberating repercussions then…and now.  See the exact spot where the time-honored tradition of peace and friendship has taken place every year since 1794.  And what could be more unsettling than to discover one of the Lincoln assassin plotters passing right through this charming little city!

For full tour details please visit website calendar for availability 

Discover the distinctive old/new lakefront area as we tour the 4th largest of the Finger Lakes: scenic and panoramic Canandaigua Lake. Considered one of the most beautiful spots in the United States, the rolling hills, coupled with nature’s own majestic splendor, it’s been deemed the “Gem of the Finger Lakes.” This awe-worthy experience includes a delectable farm to table lunch, select wine & beer tastings…PLUS a 1 1/2 hour boat excursion with some lakefront history sprinkled in…all packed into one leisurely afternoon.

♦ Exploring the New York Kitchen
♦ Fresh/locally sourced farm to table lunch from the New York Kitchen
♦ Wine tastings
♦ Picturesque City Pier-Boathouse & Steamboat History
♦ Scenic Picturesque Lake/Hill-Vista Views
♦ Meandering Lakefront Park Pathways
♦ 2 1/2 hour 19th Century Double Decker Steamboat Replica Boat Excursion
♦ Multidimensional Beer Tastings & ”Go Together”