From local flavors to live music, August events in the Finger Lakes showcase the very best of the region’s culture. Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend The former sauerkraut capital of the world makes its annual homage to its history with the Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend ( 81 Main St., Phelps, N.Y. ) on Jul…
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The sun is finally shining over the Finger Lakes, and we’re more than ready tosoak up Vitamin D, and make the most of everything this season has to offer with all the events happening this July. …
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Ontario County offers a powerful window into key moments that shaped the United States. From Seneca heritage to the fight for women’s rights and the impact of the abolitionist movement, its history is rich and still felt today. Native American Origins Hundreds of years before Columbus set sail for…
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Womenleaders have consistently made history by shattering political, social, and professional barriers globally. Here in the Finger Lakes region of Ontario County, NY, trailblazers such as Jikonsaseh (The Mother of Nations), Eunice Newton Foote, Susan B. Anthony, Sarah Hopkins Bradford, and Elizabeth Blackwell, have pioneered, driven social change, redefined leadership, and revolutionized gender roles making history and lasting impacts we uphold today…
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In the Finger Lakes, women-owned businesses are rooted in heritage, fueled by passion, and shaped by the women behind them. From family traditions to new ventures. Visit Finger Lakes connected with inspiring women business owners across different towns throughout Ontario County to learn more about…
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The inspiration for this post came from an email we received from a potential visitor to the Finger Lakes. It was one of the more unique emails we have seen in our inbox and it ended up sending a few of us here in the office on a mission to find the answers! The sender began by disclosing how much of a fan he is of the actor Humphrey Bogart and that he was having trouble finding some information on his past…
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Several years ago, I was at a book discussion at a large bookstore in Rochester. One of the women attendees and I got chatting and had coffee when it was over. The woman was in Rochester for months, staying with her daughter, a university student who’d undergone a serious surgery. The woman said…
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Did you know that Ontario County has an alpaca farm? How about a museum dedicated to communications history so full of stories you just may lose all sense of time? In this new climate, many people are finding themselves spending more time indoors, so why not spend your time (virtually) in the Finger Lakes…
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The Summer Season at Bristol Valley Theater—or BVT, as us locals like to call it—kicks off in a few weeks! I’m all about local theater, and BVT has that cool community theater vibe, yet the actors come from all across the US. They attract some of the very best talent in the biz!Tucked away in Naples, New York, you'll find an intimate theater, top-notch wardrobe and props, and some of the very best talent around. Make plans now to check out a show this season…
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Bluegrass music may have started in the southern Appalachian region of the United States, but it has found a home in the Finger Lakes, and that home has a brand new beautiful room in Geneva called FLX Live. Earlier this summer, a fellow FLX Insider (Carol Hicks) and I ventured into downtown Geneva…
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