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TURKEY TROT
November 23, 8 AM
Livonia High School
In it's 8th year, this Memorable Thanksgiving tradition hosted by the Friends of Livonia Education Foundation, Livonia Central School District and the Village of Livonia, benefits the food pantry. There is a 3.4 mile course through the village as well a 1 mile kids course on the high school track.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS OF GREATER ROCHESTER
November 24 - December 31
Avon Vintage Drive-in
The Holidays are coming you can start a new family tradition! Introducing the area's only music and lights drive-thru experience. Starting November 24th, head to the Avon Vintage Drive-In where you'll oooh and ahhh your way through more than a mile of twinkling, sparkling lights, and illuminated festive displays.
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STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
November 30, 5 PM - 8 PM
SUNY Geneseo
Come enjoy a menu of international cuisine featuring live music, decor of all kinds and more! individuals and groups interested in performing music at this event (in exchange for a FREE dinner!) should Email [email protected] for more information or to make arrangements to perform.
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HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
November 30 - December 3
Downtown Caledonia
'Hometown Holidays" consists of many local events, organizations, and businesses collaborating to make a fun, memorable weekend for residents and visitors.
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WINTER IN THE VILLAGE
December 2, 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Downtown Dansville
Dansville's Winter in the Village is a day long holiday festival where the village comes alive with activities planned throughout the day and into the evening. The annual Arts & Crafts Sale, Santa lighting the Christmas trees in Church Park as well as many local businesses, vendors, artisans and entertainers located throughout the downtown district are an annual delight to our many visitors.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
& COOKIE STROLL
December 2, 12 PM - 7 PM
Downtown Geneseo
Geneseo Community Main Street is once again hosting fun family friendly events for this year's Christmas in the Village. Cookies, elves, horse drawn wagons, tree lighting and Mr. & Mrs. Claus will make Main Street feel like a cozy winter wonderland on this bustling December afternoon.
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here for more information and tickets to to the Cookie Stroll
For a full list of Geneseo's events, check out their brand new Events Calendar coming December 1!
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TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
December 2, 6:30 PM
26 Main Street, Livonia
Kick off the Holiday season with the first annual Village of Livonia Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be a singing and lighting of the
Village Christmas Tree in the Keystone Parking Lot (26 Main Street). Village Christmas Tree donated by Larry Myers Hemlock Hills Tree Farm.
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
December 2, 12 PM - 3 PM
Avon Free Library
Join the Avon Free Library to ring in the holiday season with treats, music, activities for the kids, felting craft demo for the adults, and a 1:00 PM story time visit from the Jolly Old Elf Himself!
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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: YULETIDE IN THE COUNTRY TOURS
December 1 - 17
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Journey through the snowy Historic Village as you visit the homes and businesses of the villagers - they are celebrating the news that Christmas has been declared an official holiday in New York! You can also enjoy a delicious Yuletide-themed buffet dinner catered by the Caledonia Village Inn.
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FINGER LAKES COOKIE COMPANY
Located at 94 Main Street in Geneseo (around the back of the building), Finger Lakes Cookie Company provides old-fashioned cookies using the finest ingredients. Their cookie products include individual cookies, cookie trays, customized cookies for events, cookie cakes for birthdays, ice cream sandwiches created with homemade cookies, and other unique cookie products to the Finger Lakes area. Perfect for the Holidays, they also offer gift sets of cookie sleeves, cookie towers and gift cards.
Finger Lakes Cookie Company donates a portion of the proceeds to support the Livingston/Wyoming ARC program. They also employ Livingston/Wyoming ARC clients to assist in the production of the cookies.
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PLAID FRIDAY
November 24
An alternative to Black Friday, Plaid Friday focuses on small business. On November 24, merchants in the community offer discounts exclusively to people wearing plaid.
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
November 25
Each
year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, shoppers, business owners, and organizations come together to Shop Small and share the places they love with the people they love. Join the movement on November 25 by shopping small and sharing your favorite places!
Click here for more information on all the local sales and promotions!
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 2, 9 AM - 12 PM
Kidstart, Mount Morris
Join in on this annual community tradition! Enjoy breakfast, a visit with Santa, music, crafts and games for kids. Don't forget to bring you camera for pictures with Santa! This is a FREE family event! We only ask you that you bring one non-perishable food item. All donations will benefit the KidStart Backpack Program.
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December 3, 3 PM - 6 PM
Wadsworth Homestead
Pictures with Santa at the Wadsworth Homestead- A crackling fire, an authentic sleigh, a couple of elves, and you know who! The Homestead will be elegantly decorated for the occasion. $10. per family includes 1 portrait.
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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: BREAKFAST WITH SAINT NICK
November 25, 9 AM - 12 PM
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Celebrate the Holiday season alongside family and friends with and all you can eat pancake breakfast! Kids will have the opportunity to meet Saint Nick.
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GOOD NIGHT NOISE
November 22, 6 PM - 9 PM
OSB Ciderworks
Come out to OSB for live music from Good Night Noise and some delicious cider! a portion of the night's proceeds will go to Focus on the Children.
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FIGURE 8
November 24, 9 PM
Raider Lanes
Don't miss this performance from Figure 8 at Raider Lanes. Come on out and enjoy some great food and drinks and enjoy your favorite hits from the 80's, 90's and Classic Rock era.
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COMEDY NIGHT
November 28, 7 PM - 9 PM
Fanatics
$10 cover. Limited seats! Call for reservations!!
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TYLER WESCOTT
November 30, 7:30 PM
Cricket's Coffee Company
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The building where Crickets now resides used to be a different coffee shop called Muddy Waters, where I cut cut my musical teeth playing open mic every Wednesday for quite a while. It should be interesting to return to this sacred ground."
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CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 1, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Caledonia First Presbyterian Church
Once more the Yuletide season kicks off in style with a Celtic Christmas Concert in Caledonia! Join the Caledonia First Presbyterian Church for a rollicking good time! Admission is a free-will offering.
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BAD HABIT
December 2, 9 PM
CB's Bar & Grill
Bad Habit is a western-NY based classic rock cover band, with a harder-edge sound. Journey to Foreigner, to Metallica, to Aerosmith, to Billy Idol, plus!!
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Musical Events at SUNY Geneseo
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BILL TIBERIO BAND
November 28, 8 PM
Wadsworth Auditorium
Bill Tiberio Band is led by Rochester saxophonist and music educator Bill Tiberio, and has become a mainstay in the contemporary jazz scene in this area. Bill is the director of SUNY Geneseo Jazz Ensemble. The performance is free and open to the public.
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LIMELIGHT PERFORMANCE: LIMON DANCE COMPANY
December 2, 7 PM
Wadsworth Auditorium
Hailed as one of the world's greatest, the Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American Modern dance since its inception in 1946. The company is the living legacy of dance theater developed by José Limón and his mentors, whose works revolutionized the American dance.
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DISCOVERY CAFE: UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY OF EXTINCT ANIMALS
November 28, 7 PM - 8:15 PM
Wadsworth Library
Join Dr. Sara Burch from the SUNY Geneseo Department of Biology
, for this casual event with passionate people, interesting activities, and lots of fun!
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TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE
December 2, 10 AM - 1 PM
SUNY Geneseo
Wadsworth Library & SUNY Geneseo are partnering to showcase a variety of new tools and technologies including Oculus Rift, litleBits, and 3D printing. This event is free to attend and open to the community. No RSVP needed.
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MYSTICISM & DESIGN
December 5, 7 PM
St. Michael's Church, Geneseo
Geneseo's St. Michael's Church has outstanding stained glass windows, which continue the Medieval tradition. Lynette Bosch will discuss this contextual tradition, focusing on one window by William Morris , a poet, novelist and social activist, who founded Morris & Co. and produced numerous classical stained glass designs.
For more information call 243-1220
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CANDLELIGHT NIGHTS
November 30 - December 21
Deer Run Winery
Five stations of hors d'oeuvres paired with Deer Run wines surrounded by candlelight. The gift shop is open for unique & local gifts perfect for the holidays. Includes a commemorative wine glass. $14 per person.
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GENESEO FARM TOY SHOW & AUCTION
December 1 & 2
Geneseo Central School
Come the biggest farm toy show in the east. There will be 140 dealer tables with an auction on December 1at 7 PM. Show on December 2 from 9 AM to 2:00 PM. All proceeds go to Boy Scout Troop 4070.
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BRUNCH & SILENT AUCTION
December 3, 10 AM - 2 PM
Lima Country Club
Hosted by Begin Again Horse Rescue, This is the most talked about fundraiser they do. Food, Friends and Fun! Items galore to bid on, something for all ages and interests! $30.00 per person / Kids Under 5 Free.
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ANNUAL RED CARPET CHRISTMAS GALA
December 9, 5:30 PM
Valley Oak Event Center
Hosted by Catholic Charities of Livingston County, this fundraiser promises to be an unforgettable evening. There will be festive cocktails, live music from Bob's Brothers Band and a silent auction.
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HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
November 25, 9 AM - 4 PM
Lakeville Training Grounds
This Holiday Craft Show will have plenty of options for Christmas gifts
including; jewelry, crafts, decor, baked good and more!
Space available for 30 + vendors.
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SIP & SHOP
December 2, 12 PM - 4 PM
Deer Run Winery
Join us as we feature an array of vendors in our event room. Enjoy a free wine tasting and food pairing while perusing the latest products from multiple independent retailers!
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HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET
December 2, 10 AM - 3 PM
SPLAT Arts Center
Shop a variety of local artists and artisans. Gifts, Jewelry, Original Artwork, Plants, Knitwear, Silk Scarves, Ornaments, Decorative Items, Baked Goods, and much more. Create with Free family-friendly crafts and creative play in the studio.
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR
December 2, 9 AM - 4 PM
Livonia Presbyterian Church
Holiday shopping that is local and easy to find a parking spot. Support small business and enjoy soup and sandwich lunch begin serving at 11:00 AM until sold out.
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR
December 2, 10 AM - 2 PM
Geneseo United Methodist Church
Handcrafted items for sale include; place mats, potholders, dolls, stuffed animals, wall hangings, Christmas ornaments and items, fresh and artificial greens arrangements, and more. Baked goods and other "pantry" items will also be available. The café will also be open, serving a delicious variety of homemade soups and pies.
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PINT & PAINT
November 30, 6 PM - 9 PM
Raider Lanes
Come enjoy your favorite beverages while painting a set of pint glasses! The cost will be $30.00 per person which will cover all of your
painting supplies and a drink from the bar during the event.
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE PAINT & SIP
December 1, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Deer Run Winery
Join Deer Run Winery and sip on some wine while learning to paint this Christmas Cookies and Milk Set with step-by-step instruction. Cost is $37 to paint the set and includes a glass of wine to start off the night!
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HOLIDAY CRAFTS
December 2, 5 PM - 8 PM
Dansville Public Library
Stop in to the Dansville Public Library from 5-8 PM during Winter in the Village for crafts, cookies and hot apple cider! Don't miss this spectacular holiday event for children and families! For more information please call (585)335-6720 or stop in the library.
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PINTS & PAINTS
December 5, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dublin Corners Farm Brewery
Join Dublin Corners for a pint while Heather shows you how to paint on a pint glass or design a cool Christmas ornament! 20 spots only- make sure you sign up while you still can!
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Arts in Livingston County
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LIVINGSTON ARTS
4 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris
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Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm
Saturday 11am-3pm.
Also open by appointment.
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DANSVILLE ARTWORKS
153 Main Street, Dansville
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Thursdays 12 - 6 PM
Fridays 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Visit from Santa!
December 2, 12 PM - 3:30 PM
Family Friendly Holiday Cheer & Basket Raffle
December 2, 6 PM - 8 PM
SPLAT
3090 Main Street, Caledonia
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Handmade Holidays Make and Take
December 3, 1 PM - 4 PM
THE VILLAGE GALLERY
3119 Main Street, Caledonia
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NOVEMBER GALLERY HOURS
Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Sundays 10 AM - 5 PM
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Current Exhibit:
Community Art Exhibit
Showing work of artists living in Livingston and Monroe County.
On display November 4 - December 3
ARTSMART STUDIO LLC
28 Main Street, Geneseo
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SUNY GENESEO ART GALLERIES
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LEDERER GALLERY
Brodie Fine Arts Building, Room 203
Wednesday and Thursday: 1 PM - 4 PM
Friday - Saturday: 1 PM- 5 PM
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Current Exhibits:
Chee Wang Ng: Beyond a Bowl of Rice
On display October 25 - December 9
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LOCKHART GALLERY
26 Main Street, within McClellan House
Wednesday and Thursday: 1 PM - 4 PM
Friday - Saturday: 1 PM - 5 PM
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Current Exhibit:
Artworks by Ren Vasiliev
On display October 18 - December 9
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY, NY ROCKS
This is a fun activity of painting small rocks with inspirational and friendly messages/art to enlighten a total strangers day! The goal is to paint rocks and place them throughout Livingston County for people to find. Make sure you include the message, "Post to Livingston County, NY ROCKS FB Group!" on the back of the painted rock. When people find them they can come to the FB group and post pictures.
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Have your own Livingston County Events?
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Livingston Life is a Bi-weekly newsletter. Expect your next issue on Monday, December 4!
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