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Festivals & Family Events
MARCH'S FIRST FRIDAY EVENT: "THINK GREEN"
March 2, 5 PM - 7 PM
Downtown Dansville

Dansville Downtown Celebrates " Think Green " on the first Friday evening of March.
Check the different specials among all Dansville's Downtown Businesses. Retail Stores will have extended hours and special events. Come to Downtown Dansville for some good times and good food for a family friendly evening out!

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LIVINGSTON COUNTY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
March 10, 1 PM - 4 PM
Main Street, Geneseo

The fourth annual Livingston County St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 1 PM down Main Street in Geneseo. The parade will include floats or marchers from families, businesses, community groups or any other organization of people interested. After the parade several local businesses will be featuring specials and holiday menus.

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Live Entertainment

OPEN MIC
February 28, 7 PM - 10 PM
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub 

Tons of fun to be had at this open mic! Come on down to hear 2Young 2B Old and other awesome musicians perform.

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BEN HARAVITCH
March 1, 7 PM - 9 PM
Cricket's Coffee Company

Come listen to Ben Haravitch live at Cricket's on March 1!

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MY CAT JACK
March 2, 9 PM
CB's Bar & Grill

Come to CB's for a great range of music from Pink Floyd, Tom Petty to Imagine Dragons, 21 Pilots and many more.

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COUNTRY RAIN
March 2, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OSB Ciderworks

Country Rain is back at OSB CiderWorks on Friday March 2nd. Stop in and see what new flavors they have!

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
March 3, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Deer Run Winery

This is a live interactive Dinner Theater provided by The Mystery Game. Reservations include buffet dinner and two glasses of wine.

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FRANK'S RAT PACK
March 3, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Geneseo Riviera

Come see Frank's Rat Pack live at the Riviera on March 3! Tickets are just $15.

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TRAVIS PRINZI BAND
March 10, 8 PM - 11 PM
Duffy's

Come spend Saturday night with The Travis Prinzi Band as they make their debut appearance at Duffy's in Avon!

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REBEL'S POSSE
March 10, 9 PM
CB's Bar & Grill

Rebel's Posse plays a wide variety of Country, Southern Rock, and Classic Rock. No two shows are EVER the same! They are a fun, upbeat, rockin' country band!

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LIVE AT FANATICS PUB

March 2 - Charlie Ellis, 8 PM
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March 3 - Your Daddy's Rock & Roll
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March 6 - Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, 7 PM
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March 10 - Bobby & The Einsteins, 7 PM
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Musical Events at SUNY Geneseo




GENESEO WIND ENSEMBLE
March 2, 8 PM
Wadsworth Auditorium
 
"New York State of Mind" featuring music and poetry from New York artists. This year is also the world-wide celebration of the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein, so come enjoy this "Best of All Possible Worlds" with his Suite from Candide!

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PRE-ST. PATRICK'S DAY CONCERT 
March 3, 7 PM 
Wadsworth Auditorium 

The Geneseo String Band under direction of James Kimball, will give its 39th annual Pre-St. Patrick's Day Concert on Saturday March 3rd in the Wadsworth Auditorium. Celtic music and dance will be featured.


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GENESEO SPECTRUM WOMEN'S ENSEMBLE  
March 4, 3 PM 
Geneseo Central Presbyterian Church

The concert will highlight classic choral works as well as recently written pieces. Among the highlights of the concert promises to be a work by Geneseo alumna, Ysaye Barnwell, entitled "Wade in the Watah"

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Classes & Workshops
FEDERAL TAX REFORMS - IMPACTS ON YOUR BUSINESS 
February 27, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce
 
The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them for a presentation on the new tax reform. Cost is Free for Chambers members and $35 for non Chamber members.

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OUR WATERSHED'S INVASIVE PLANTS
February 28, 6:30 PM
Chip Holt Nature Center

Know our watershed's invasive plants and what you can do about them. Two invasive species specialists will present information on more than two dozen especially unwanted plant invaders in the Conesus Lake watershed. Learn how to identify them so that you can stop them before they become a greater problem.

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YOGA & QI GONG WORKSHOP
March 3, 9 AM - 4 PM
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts

This workshop will share practical exercises of ancient Chinese practice, Qi Gong as well as Hatha Yoga exercises. The approaches to health and wellness of both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda will also be touched on. Reserve your spot today!

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WINTER DISCOVERY SERIES
Mount Morris Dam Visitor Center

TECHNICAL GENIUS IN THE HOLLY FAMILY 
March 3, 1 PM 
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THE TRANSITION OF A CANAL TO NEW YORK'S LINEAR PARK
March 10, 1 PM

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LIVINGSTON COUNTY "FAM" TOUR
March 8, 8 AM - 5 PM

Experience Livingston County like a visitor! This is a full day of fun aboard a luxury motor coach to learn more about Livingston County tourism.  This year's tour will highlight a few of the locations that draw arts & culture enthusiasts to our area. 

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NURTURED HEART APPROACH
March 10, 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Cal-Mum Community Education

Open to the Public: The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a set of core methodologies originally developed for working with the most difficult children. It has become a powerful way of bringing inner wealth to all children while facilitating parenting and classroom success.

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Craft Corner
WINTER BLUES BUSTER PAINT NIGHT
February 28, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Avondale Pub

Beat the winter blues with a wine glass paint night! $40 gets you all the materials to paint your glasses including a drink of your choice.

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KIDS PRINTMAKING
March 3, 9 AM
Makacademy

Ages 10-18, come learn 3 different types of printmaking. Mono printing, wood cut, and glue prints. All materials provided. Kids will bring home many complete prints as well as a few printing plates that can be reused at home for pulling additional prints.

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BEAD EARRING CLASS
March 3, 11 AM - 2 PM
Dansville ArtWorks

For ages 14 and up, this bead earring class is only $15 per person!

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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES
March 9, 7 PM - 9 PM
Makacademy

This is a one night workshop for beginners. There will be a demo watercolor paint and watercolor pastel and discussion on 8-10 techniques you can use in your fine arts and craft projects.  This is an adult class. $15 per person, all supplies included.

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UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING
March 10, 12 PM - 3 PM
Dansville ArtWorks

Use beads in a traditional Ukrainian technique. $15 per person, ages 13+.

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MOLD MAKING WORKSHOP
March 10, 12 PM - 3 PM
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts

In this mold-making workshop, students will learn how to prep forms to mold, prepare and pour molds, and utilize and care for molds. This workshop will also provide an overview on the possibilities of mold-making, for both sculptural and functional ceramics. $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

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STORMY WATERS WORKSHOP
March 11, 1:30 PM - 4 PM
OSB Ciderworks

Join OSB Ciderworks to learn how paint Stormy Waters while sipping on cider! This event includes all of the necessary supplies and instruction, as well as either a pint or a flight of cider. Event cost is $35.

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PAINT AN ISLAND SUNSET
March 13, 6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Yard of Ale

Take a break from the cold and join The Yard of Ale for an Island getaway complete with snacks, wine, and step-by-step instruction!
Tuesdays at The Yard mean No Corkage fee so bring your own bottle and wine down!

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Call for Artists
SPRING AWAKENING EXHIBIT
Artwork due by March 31
Dansville ArtWorks

2D and 3D artists, professional and amateur, are invited to submit for this exhibit. Pieces should reflect the following or similar themes and be family-friendly: renewal, rebirth, nature, agriculture, spring.

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REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Artwork due by April 4
The Village Gallery

The Village Gallery of Caledonia invites you to participate in the First Annual Photography Exhibit.  This exciting event will feature the photography of our many talented regional photographers. A maximum of two items at $5 per item may be submitted.

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Contests

BINGO FOR ADULTS
February 28, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Livonia Public Library

Join Livonia Public Library for a fun game of Bingo for adults (ages 18 +).  Play for free, for a chance to win prizes.

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MORTAL KOMBAT TOURNAMENT
March 8, 8 PM - 11 PM
Intermissions

Using the full roster of Mortal Kombat XL, you will have to finish your opponents to advance to the top. Head to head battles, drink specials, and a prize for the one who proves their superiority.

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Fundraisers

PERFORM FOR A CURE
March 2, 7 PM - 8:30 PM
The Geneseo Riviera

Come one and all to "Perform for a Cure" Variety Show starring: Hips 'n Harmony, G-Steppas, No Laugh Track Required, Knightline, GODA, Bhangra, Orchesis and Exit 8. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds benefit the performing teams Relay For Life fundraising.

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MUSTACHE MARCH
March 2, 5 PM - 7 PM
138 Main St. Dansville

At this Dansville Chamber of Commerce First Friday event you will be able to make your own green mustaches and dance to some music! Come and help "stache" some cash for type I Diabetes.

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TERESA HOUSE HIGH TEA
March 3, 1:30 PM - 4 PM
Livonia United Methodist Church

This is the 11th Annual Ladies/Girls High Tea Fundraiser. Create your own Theme Table and Join the Teresa House for High Tea! All ages welcome.  A delicious assortment of teas, beverages for young ladies, sweets & sandwiches will be available. Cost- $15 per person: $10 per child.

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DINNER DANCE & SILENT AUCTION
March 10, 5 PM - 11 PM
Valley Oak Event Center

Come to the 9th annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction sponsored by the Avon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 294. This fun night includes a buffet dinner, 50/50 raffle and music by D&J Music Factory & DJ Dan. Proceeds to benefit "Our Military Kids" and "Rochester Veterans Outreach Center". Advanced ticket sales only until March 3rd.

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OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE
March 10, 8 PM

Hosted by the Mount Morris Rotary Club, this event to support community projects will include a 50/50, basket raffles, Limbo, Twist, Hoola Hoop and Costume contests! Live entertainment by Ruby Shooz!
 

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Just for Kids
SEUSS-A-BRATION
March 1, 3 PM - 5 PM
Dansville Public Library

Come to the Dansville Public Library for a Seuss-A-Bration ! It will be a celebration of Dr. Seuss's Birthday and NEA's Read Across America Day, a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2, Dr. Seuss's birthday. Children can enjoy crafts, games and stories!

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Letchworth State Park




MAPLE SATURDAYS
March 3 & 10 
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WINTER TREKS
March 3, 7 & 11 
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WINTER WATERFALLS WALK
March 4
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2018 WINTER LECTURE SERIES
Humphrey Nature Center
March 4: Studies on Conservation & Natural History. Click here for more information
 March 11: So You Think You Want an Exotic Pet? Click here for more information
   
Letchworth State Park photos taken by Keith Walters  
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