Bluegrass music may have started in the southern Appalachian region of the United States, but it has
Author: AJ Shear
My Finger Lakes New Year's Resolutions
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 9:32 AM by AJ Shear
I recently read a statistic that 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. The top 5? It’s the usual boring stuff:
1. Lose weight
2. Get organized
3. Spend less, save more
4. Enjoy life to the fullest
5. Learn something new and exciting
I’m not too keen on these, so this year, I’ve decided to turn the top five New Year’s resolutions into Finger Lakes resolutions! Here’s how I recommend adapting America’s top 5 New Year’s resolutions to Finger Lakes resolutions.
Holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday in the Finger Lakes
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:56 PM by AJ Shear
Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29th. It’s a great opportunity to get holiday shopping done while supporting your local community and the businesses that need each and every one of us to flourish. In this weekend’s Pick Six blog, we share the Finger Lakes Insiders tips on where to shop for Small Business Saturday.
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Weekend Pick Six!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:15 PM by AJ Shear
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend? Here are weekend picks from our six insiders at Finger Lakes Visitors Connection!
Celebrate National Sandwich Day in the Finger Lakes!
Monday, October 27, 2014 12:00 PM by AJ Shear
I have nothing against the Subway restaurants and their famous “Sandwich Artists” who make 100s of sandwiches day in and day out. But, I will say, I think Ontario County restaurants are home to the real sandwich artists! In honor of Nov. 3, National Sandwich Day, I’m going to give you a few Insider Tips on some of my favorite sandwiches!
March is Maple Madness in the Finger Lakes
Friday, March 21, 2014 9:53 AM by AJ Shear
When people think of the Finger Lakes, they most often think of wine. And, when people think ofA #FLXsnowday
Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:56 PM by AJ Shear
The Finger Lakes Visitors Connection team worked from home during Winter Storm Vulcan (a storm that
The 12 Days Before a Finger Lakes Christmas
Friday, December 13, 2013 4:08 PM by AJ Shear
Christmas is almost here in the Finger Lakes. That means it’s time for the Finger Lakes 12 Days
A celebration of Finger Lakes theater
Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:01 PM by AJ Shear
It’s an amazing experience to see the hard work of many reach a common goal to benefit a community.
The sweet, sweet business of grape pies in the Finger Lakes
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 3:42 PM by AJ Shear
The Finger Lakes are home to many small, close-knit communities, the fabric of which is made from
