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Family Fun Events
FAMILY OPEN STUDIO
January 20, 10 AM - 12 PM
SPLAT Arts Center

Get creative during Open Studio with a variety of activities for all ages from baby to grandma. Come and go as you please for hands-on crafts, activities, games, puzzles, and more. Move freely from one activity to another or even bring a project you're working on.

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PENNY CARNIVAL & OPEN HOUSE
January 27, 10 AM - 1 PM
St. Agnes School
 
Bring your pennies and have some fun while exploring St. Agnes School! Carnival games, refreshments, playrooms, and more! This is a free community event for children ages 12 and under. RSVP's requested.
 
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WINTER FIBER FUNDAY
January 28, 1 PM - 4 PM
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub
 
Bring a project, knit, crochet, felt, or spin and enjoy an afternoon with friends. Fiber bats and yarn will be available for purchase from Seven Spirits Farm as well as spinning lessons. Spinning lessons are $35 and include wheel and fiber. Cash bar and chili lunch for purchase. This is an open event but RSVP is required.
 
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Classes & Workshops

THINKING INTO RESULTS
January 16, 7 PM - 8:30 PM
CaffĂ© Tazza 
             
This free seminar is with Shaun Ladd, a student of Bob Proctor and a Dansville native. This "Thinking Into Results" presentation is designed to help people understand themselves and the manifestation of specific life results. Take the evening to discover yourself and techniques to manifest your dreams and desires!
 
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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY TRAVEL SHOW
January 17, 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Judy's Travel Center
 
Come to Judy's Travel Center on Main St. in Mount Morris for a free presentation and learn about this once in a lifetime trip to Oberammergau, Germany. The Oberammergau Passion Play only happens once every 10 years! 
 
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STEM CELLS: CHALLENGES & PROMISES FOR MEDICAL THERAPIES
January 23, 7 PM
Wadsworth Library
 
Dr. Travis Bailey, SUNY Geneseo Department of Biology will be available to answer all of your questions about stem cells! Come to this casual and fun event to hear from a passionate researcher.
 
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WOMEN FOR THE LAND LEARNING CIRCLE
January 25, 9 AM - 3 PM
Mount Morris
 
Learning Circles are for women farmland owners and managers that would like to get together with other women and share information about conservation and stewardship in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting.
 
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OVERFED & UNDERNOURISHED
January 29, 4 PM - 5 PM
Livonia High School
 
"Join Plant-Based Educator Ian M. Cramer, MS, ATC, as he presents "Overfed and Undernourished: The Relationship between Food, Disease and Health", with information on nutrition, lifestyle changes, weight loss, cravings, common nutrition myths and misconceptions and ways to live a healthy, disease-free lifestyle. Free and open to the public.
  
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CLASSES AT MAKACADEMY
23 Main Street Livonia

January 18 - Into to Home Network Security
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January 20 - Managing your 401K
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January 25 - Personal Finance & Budgeting
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January 26 - Introduction to Graphic Design
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January 27 - Introduction to Stock Market
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January 27 - The Power of Food: Nutrition 101 with Dietician Emily Kyle
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ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING BASICS TO GROWN AND MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS

January 30, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Livingston County Chamber of Commerce  

 

In this seminar, presenters from EFPR Group will provide an overview of accounting and software options, bookkeeping and accounting basics, terminology, cash flow, and how all of this impacts your business and ability to manage and grow your operation.

 

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Live Entertainment
OF MICE AND MEN
January 19 & 20
The Geneseo Riviera

Presented by the Geneseo Community Players. Show Times are Friday, January 19th at 7 PM and Saturday, January 20th at 2 & 7 PM . Tickets may also be purchased at David Mann Jewelers.

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LIVE AT FANATICS PUB

January 19 - The Bradley Brothers, 8 PM
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January 20 - Country Rain, 7 PM
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January 26 - Griffith & Martino Duo, 8 PM
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ROC HEADS
January 20, 9 PM
CB's Bar & Grill
 
Come to CB's for a live classic rock performance by the Roc Heads on January 20 at 9 PM!
 
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LAMPLIGHTER THEATRE LIVE
January 24-27
Lamplighter Ministries
 
Now you can watch Lamplighter Theatre come to life before your very eyes! You'll experience drama reaching intense emotional levels, and you'll get to personally interact with our Lamplighter Theatre team to learn more about writing, acting, directing, producing, and sound design.
 
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AARON LIPP
January 26, 6 PM
OSB Ciderworks
 
Come see Aaron Lipp's debut at OSB Ciderworks on January 26th. There's no cover!
 
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Musical Events at SUNY Geneseo


  ANDREW BERGEVIN FACULTY RECITAL
January 27, 3 PM
Doty Recital Hall 
  
Free admission. Andrew Bergevin, Violin Facutly Recital
with guest artists Timna Mayer, violin and Jeong-Eun Lee, piano 
  
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Tastings
 
ESSENTIAL WINTER BREAKFAST
January 21, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Body & Face by Kristin
 
Treat yourself to a lovely breakfast made with essential oils. The breakfast menu consists of ginger pancakes with wild orange syrup, cinnamon muesli and hot apple cider. There will be a discussion on the best oils for the cold & flu season over breakfast. Bring your appetite! 
 
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Just for Kids
JANUARY FUN NIGHT
January 19, 5 PM - 9 PM
SPLAT Arts Center
 
Drop-off your little one(s) for open-studio style fun with crafts, games, activities, challenges, and a movie on the projector. For ages 5 and up (younger sibling with per-approval). Cost is $15 per child.
  
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LEGO MANIA
January 26, 3 PM - 5 PM
Dansville Public Library
 
Attention Lego lovers, future inventors, and engineers!  Join us for this special event where kids can create, invent, and build using all sorts of Legos! For ages children ages 5-13.  Space is limited.
 
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Letchworth State Park
 
 

NATURE SNOWSHOE WALKS
January 20, 27
Humphrey Nature Center
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WINTER NATURE WALKS
January 20, 27
Humphrey Nature Center 
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ADVENTURE NATURE SKI HIKE  
January 21, 10 AM 
Camper Contact Station
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WINTER LECTURE SERIES: LIFE IN THE LONGHOUSE VILLAGE
January 21, 1 PM  
Humphrey Nature Center
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Craft Corner
SNOWFLAKE WORKSHOP
January 16, 4 PM - 5 PM
SPLAT Arts Center

Come to this Snowflake Canvas Painting Workshop and paint a unique snowflake masterpiece with your choice of background! Fun, relaxing, and easy enough for young artists. Adults & Children Welcome. Cost is $12.
  
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CRAFTING WITH CINDY: SUN CATCHERS
January 18, 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Wadsworth Library
 
Join Cindy Costa and try out a new and fun crafting technique!  
 
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FRIDAY NIGHT PAINTING PARTY
January 19, 6 PM - 8 PM
Dansville ArtWorks
 
Join Dansville ArtWorks and instructor Melissa Gartz for another fun Friday night painting party! January's painting is "Tuscan Landscape." Cost is $30/pp or $55 for 2 people. 
 
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TEA CUP CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
January 19, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
White Dahlia Gifts

Pick out any tea cup and saucer set at White Dahlia Gifts, then blend your own custom color and scent to create a perfect candle. Older kids welcome or come make a set for a discount. $10 per person, $8 for multiple family members.

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AROMATHERAPY HOT/COLD PACK CLASS
January 20, 1 PM - 2 PM
White Dahlia Gifts
  
  Come and join Rachel with Adwoa's Creations in making your very own aromatherapy bag. Choose from the beautiful West African fabrics Rachel has to offer, fill, and choose a scent for your bag! Bags can be frozen or microwaved for soothing uses. Cost is $15.
 
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SNOWMAN SLIME & SNOW DOUGH
January 20, 11 AM - 12 PM
White Dahlia Gifts 
 
What kid doesn't love slime? Want to avoid the stress of making it at home? Come out to the shop for a fun activity for kids. Join Marie for making slime (borax free) AND snow dough. Each child will get to make their own slime, snow dough and decorate containers to bring them home in.  
 
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WINTER WATERFALL PAINTING WORKSHOP
January 21, 4 PM - 6:30 PM
CB's Bar & Grill

Come to CB's and fill your afternoon with step-by-step paint instruction on 2 canvases, good drinks, and great company!  Cost is $35 and includes instruction, all of the painting supplies needed, and a drink of your choice.
  
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JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP
January 26, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
White Dahlia Gifts
  
Your Choice of necklace , bracelet, earrings or even a key chain! Come out for a night of custom jewelry making. There will be an assortment of beads, charms and styles for each option. $10 per person, or make it a girls night out with a matching mommy and me set for $17 for both people.
 
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WINTER PAINTING CLASS
Sundays, January 28 - March 18, 1:30 PM
The Village Gallery
 
This class will emphasize learning to paint from "observation" rather than a photograph.  All levels and experience are welcome. Each class will cover an important element of painting with demonstrations and examples as well as an opportunity to practice the concepts learned.   
 
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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: NEEDLE FELTING WITH WOOL
January 20, 9 AM - 3 PM
Genesee Country Village & Museum
 
Instructor Chris Kieber will lead participants through the step-by-step process of fashioning colored wool roving into detailed faces of animal or human characters. Participants will make their own pin or magnet to take home. All materials will be provided.

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SUNY Geneseo Art Galleries
CODED MESSAGES OPENING RECEPTION
January 24, 5 PM - 7 PM
Lockhart Gallery
 
The Lockhart Gallery is pleased to announce its first exhibit of 2018. Coded Messages by Washington, D.C. artist Joyce Wellman. Gallery Opens Wednesday January 24 at 5 PM and the artist will discuss her work at 5:30 PM in the gallery. On display through March 8.
 
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LUMINARIA EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
January 31, 5 PM - 7 PM
Bertha V.B Lederer Gallery 
 
Come to the opening reception of the Luminaria Exhibit by Victor Davson on January 31 at SUNY Geneseo. The exhibit will be on display from January 31 - March 8.   
 
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Contests

BARIOKART TOURNAMENT
January 31, 8 PM
Intermissions

Bring your bananas and watch out for turtle shells! Lake Beverage is Bringing you a head to head Mario Kart Tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Top players will be given prizes and will face off with Idle Hours top players on the big screen at the Riviera. There will be $2 Bud light drafts and $7 Bud Light pitchers, along with other specials.

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Girls Day Out
Want to plan a fun day out with the girls?  
Try out this itinerary on Sunday, January 28th
 
-STOP 1-  
Brunch
Hook and Spoon  
 
Start your day off right with brunch at Hook and Spoon in Lakeville. Sit and enjoy a 
picturesque view of Conesus Lake while enjoying an array of items. Brunch served from 11 AM - 3 PM.  
 
Click here for the brunch menu 
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-STOP 2-
Wine Tasting
Deer Run Winery 

Your next stop is Deer Run Winery on West Lake Road in Geneseo. They are open from 12 PM - 6 PM for free wine tastings. Make sure you check out the gift shop too!  
 
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-STOP 3-
Glamour Event
CB's Bar & Grill
 
Next head to Dansville for a Glamour Event at CB's Bar & Grill. Hosted by Photos by Monica Sue , your $50 ticket includes a makeover with products by Mary Kay, a piece of jewelry from Paparazzi by Donna, and a mini glamour photo shoot. The event starts at 1 PM and goes until 5 PM.

Click here for more information & for tickets
 
 
 
 
-STOP 4-  
Dinner & Drinks
Scovill's Grill  
 
End your night with a delicious meal at Scovill's Grill in Dansville. Chose from burgers, salads, flatbreads, dinner entrees, and drinks. Sunday is also 50 cent wings! Open until 8 PM.
 
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* Please note: This itinerary is a suggestion only. Feel free to change the order, and add or remove items as you wish.
Did You Know About..

HISTORIC TOURS OF THE WADSWORTH HOMESTEAD

 Are you Interested in local history? The Wadsworth Homestead, at the end of Main Street in Geneseo, was built in 1804 and is the oldest continually owned family estate west of the Hudson River.  There is a lot of history in those walls!

Historic home tours of the first and second floors are now available and are conducted by Will Wadsworth.  Past participants often say: "One of the best house tours ever!".

Call or text Will at 585-764-9005 to set up a time for your group.  $15. per person (larger group rates available)
 
Save the Date

WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOUR DOWNTOWN? THE RESULTS ARE IN!  
February 6, 6 PM - 9 PM
Genesee River Restaurant & Reception Center   
 
 In October Larisa Ortiz of Larisa Ortiz Associates visited Livingston County and met with groups from all of the County's downtown communities. Now the market research and analysis are done, so come hear the results and next steps for your community! Larisa will be sharing her findings on: the current condition of the County's downtown districts, changes occurring within the marketplace, what consumers want from a downtown district, what businesses the downtown market will support, and her recommendations for our communities.

This event is free but space is limited.  
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Cover photo taken by Larry Tetamore
Letchworth State Park photos taken by Keith Walters  
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