Finger Lakes Events Calendar

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon outdoors as Aaron Lipp and the Slack Tones mesh their Rockabilly and cookin’ country swing with hints of bluegrass from the band’s old-time music roots.

Aaron Lipp, Brian Williams, Gary Meixner, Will Siegel

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.

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.

Canandaigua Forth of July Parade will be on Main Street starting at 1:00pm

2021 Grammy Award-winning baritone Dashon Burton and pianist Michelle Cann take us on a musical journey featuring the dreamy and sensuous world of Schumann’s Dichterliebe (“A Poet’s Love”), soothing lullabies for love-sick hearts, and songs that will call us back to this world, waking us up to embrace the possibilities of a new day.

Dashon Burton, baritone; Michelle Cann, piano

Performing selections by John Dowland, Robert Schumann, Florence Price, Peter Warlock, J.S. Bach, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Scott Perkins, and Timothy Takach

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.

The Singing Bowl Sound Bath Experience begins with each person lying down in a comfortable position or sitting comfortably in a chair. You are led through guided breath work to clear the mind.  For the remainder of your session, enjoy the sound of seven crystal singing bowls that bring you away from your thoughts and into a meditative state while on the beautiful grounds of Cobblestone Springs. The sound waves and vibrations produced by the crystal bowls surround and bathe your body, allowing for deep relaxation and healing. Relax, release and receive.  

Please bring any props you would like to support your comfort~ yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask, anything else you like. Weather permitting, we will be outside amongst the beauty of Mother Nature. We will move inside if needed.

Tea and Vegan cookies to follow. Feel free to come early or stay after to explore the grounds, read and relax in our gazebos, or enjoy a rocking chair on the front porch.

Program fee of $15

To register, please email cobblestonespringsrc@gmail.com

About the presenter: Yoga has been part of Sandy’s life for 23 years. Her practice has helped her grow stronger, more flexible, more fearless and focused; both off and on the mat. Sandy completed her Wisdom Flow Yoga Training on Maui. Her classes are designed to inspire people to be the best version of themselves. She enjoys drinking coffee with her Hawaiian lovebirds, playing singing bowls, picking wild flowers, & the feeling of freedom. 

Chilean vocalist Natalia Bernal, keyboardist Mike Eckroth and guitarist Jason Ennis return to Geneva with their blend of the infectious rhythms and nuanced songwriting traditions of Latin America, original compositions and picks from the Great American Songbook. They are joined on this program by GMF returning artist Tom Bergeron on trumpet.

Jason Ennis, guitar; Mike Eckroth, keyboard; Natalia Bernal, vocals; Tom Bergeron, trumpet

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.

Our oceans hold over 96 percent of all the Earth’s water, but we have only explored around 5 percent of them! Join us for a World Oceans Day celebration as we explore all the fin-tastic creatures that inhabit ocean waters. Discover how conservation plays an important role in creating a safer planet for all inhabitants. We hope to SEA you there!

With our state-of-the-art technology, join us on a virtual tour around the zoo to visit our animals.

Learn from biofacts such as skulls and feathers from the animals that you are learning about. Watch videos of animals that you may otherwise not see on a visit to the zoo. Plus, you’ll get a chance to chat with our trained zoo educators.

Argentinean bandoneonist JP Jofre returns by popular demand with his “Hard Tango.” Join JP and GMF artists-in-residence for a Latin-infused evening!

JP Jofre, bandoneon
Geoffrey Herd, violin; Ken Meyer, guitar; Greg Robbins, bass; Esther Park, 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.

Drawing Basics Workshops with Kristin Malone

Friday, June 11th, 10a-4p

The process of drawing is a way of slowing down, looking, seeing, and centering.

This workshop is an introduction to some basic approaches to drawing what we see. It is designed for those who have little or no instruction/experience, as well as those who want to start drawing again. It will include instruction, demonstrations, handouts, and plenty of practice and feedback. The emphasis will be on the process of drawing rather than on creating “finished” drawings.

Program Fee: $70

Please contact cobblestonespringsrc@gmail.com to register. Both programs for this weekend with an overnight stay in the mansion are available for $200. Please bring your own lunch, coffee and tea will be provided.

Some materials will be provided:
Drawing boards, paper, drawing pencils, sharpie markers
Participants are invited to bring a pencil or two and spiral bound sketchbooks if you’d like (about 9×12” or whatever you may have available).

Kristin Malone is a versatile artist who lives and works in Rochester, New York. She has been a teacher in the visual arts since graduating from Nazareth College of Rochester and receiving her Masters in Art Education from Buffalo State. Kristin is a native of Elmira, New York and is always inspired by the landscape of the western New York Finger Lakes.

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.

Drawing Basics Workshops with Kristin Malone

Saturday June 12th 10a-4p

Drawings are usually done on two dimensional surfaces. In this workshop we develop greater awareness of space and
how to translate it to paper. We will consider atmospheric and linear perspective, as well as various methods of sighting. Participants will have an opportunity to practice these concepts, working in and outdoors.
Program Fee: $70

Please contact cobblestonespringsrc@gmail.com to register. Both programs for this weekend with an overnight stay in the mansion are available for $200. Please bring your own lunch, coffee and tea will be provided.

Some materials will be provided:
Drawing boards, paper, drawing pencils.
Participants are invited to bring a pencil or two and spiral bound sketchbooks if you’d like (9×12” or whatever you may have available).

Kristin Malone is a versatile artist who lives and works in Rochester, New York. She has been a teacher in the visual arts since graduating from Nazareth College of Rochester and receiving her Masters in Art Education from Buffalo State. Kristin is a native of Elmira, New York and is always inspired by the landscape of the western New York Finger Lakes.

Did you know that infant golden lion tamarins are carried on their father’s back nearly 24/7? Or that a male penguin helps care for the egg on his feet? Well “chill” with your dad as we discover what makes some of our males here at the zoo stand tall above the rest. Enjoy quality time celebrating some of our most devoted dads while celebrating your own!

NOTE: This class will be held in the education classroom and masks must be worn at all times. One adult/child pair per table. Limited to 12 pairs. Child can be dropped off or 1 adult may stay.

The Festival closes with an eclectic program including Jessie Montgomery’s soulful and rhythmic Strum, Rebecca Clarke’s heartwarming Dumka, and Brahms’s riveting Piano Quintet in F Minor.

Ani Kavafian and Geoffrey Herd, violin; Kirsten Docter, viola; Hannah Collins, cello; Esther Park, 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.

Ani Kavafian returns to Geneva for a performance of Mendelssohn's epic Octet, paired with Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy's octet.

Jump down the rabbit hole into a world where everything is nonsense during Wonderland Adventures. Make a top hat and join the Mad Hatter at his "Un" birthday Party, and try flamingo croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Join Alice in her Reading Nook for a story. You never know what you'll find through the looking glass!

From the Scottish Highlands, Emerald Isles, and rugged Welsh coastline to the Genesee Valley, Celtic traditions and roots run deep. Explore this rich culture at our pan-Celtic celebration of heritage music, dance, and authentic food and drink.