Hello! It’s been a busy fall here in the Finger Lakes and beyond. Between crunching leaves, travel, and ongoing projects, we’ve been making the most of it. 😀

I’ve got a couple of quick updates, so let’s jump right in!

What Are You Up To In November?

The votes are in from last week’s poll — looks like most of us are hitting the trails for a hike or getting a jump on early holiday shopping!

Plenty of folks are still heading out to wineries and brunch spots, maybe that’s the best kind of shopping prep!

Jigsaw Puzzle Update

I’ve had a few puzzle mockups made and am refining them now. Soon you’ll get to vote for your favorite! The winning design will go into production.

Pre-orders will open shortly after the vote. Early supporters will get a discount, and once we hit 25 pre-orders, production begins!

From there, it’s off to a manufacturer after some last minute design tweaking…stay tuned!

The Bulletin

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📅 EVENTS

Top Weekend Picks

1. Guest Artist: Kirsten Hermansson @ Corning Museum of Glass

2. Grunge Night Unplugged: '90s MTV Tribute @ Lincoln On Main 

3. Chenango Valley Craft Fair @ Chenango Valley Middle/High School 

Wednesday

• Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck @ Yates County Office Building (Penn Yan) – Maine flavor meets Finger Lakes charm — grab a buttery lobster roll when Cousins rolls into Penn Yan.

• Ventosa Live Music Wednesdays (Geneva) - Local live music, BOGO happy hour & Cafe Toscana serving pizza, wraps, panini & more!

• Beginning Farmer Visit @ Price’s Dairy Farm (Whitney Point) – Get an inside look at dairy life and learn how farmers use social media to grow their brands and communities.

• Guest Artist: Kirsten Hermansson @ Corning Museum of Glass (Corning) – Watch bold, colorful glass art take shape live as Norwegian artist Kirsten Hermansson joins CMoG’s Hot Shop.

Thursday

• Brewhouse Blues Jam @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Grab a pint and catch the groove — Hopshire’s Brewhouse Blues Jam keeps the Finger Lakes rhythm alive.

• Natural Dyeing Workshop @ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (Ithaca) – Turn nature into color — craft your own naturally dyed creation with foraged plants and local guidance.

• Community Engagement Session: DRI Public Art Mosaic @ Experience Cortland Visitor Center (Cortland) – Add your story to Cortland’s new downtown mosaic — bring a trinket, share your spark, and help create local art.

• Community Mural Ribbon-Cutting & Unveiling @ Downtown Ithaca (Ithaca) – Celebrate Ithaca’s new community mural — a colorful symbol of creativity, connection, and neighborhood pride.

• 4-H Spark: Bess Beetle Tractor Pull @ Cornell Cooperative Extension (Binghamton) – Kids explore insect super strength in this fun 4-H beetle tractor pull blending science and friendly competition.

• Homebrewed Comedy @ Beer Thirty (Binghamton) – Grab a pint and some laughs — Homebrewed Comedy brings stand-up and good vibes to Beer Thirty in Binghamton.

Friday

• Kathleen Madigan – The Day Drinking Tour @ State Theatre of Ithaca (Ithaca) – Raise a glass and laugh hard — Kathleen Madigan’s Day Drinking Tour hits the State Theatre.

• Truth Decay @ Garrett’s Brewing Company (Trumansburg) – Kick back with a pint and live rock — Truth Decay brings good vibes to Garrett’s Brewing Friday night.

• Hank Roberts (Solo Performance) @ South Hill Cider (Ithaca) – Experience Ithaca’s own jazz innovator Hank Roberts live at South Hill Cider — soulful, inventive, and unforgettable.

• Winemaker’s Dinner @ Sheldrake Point Winery (Ovid) – An elegant lakeside evening of wine and food pairings at Sheldrake Point, led by winemaker Dave Breeden.

• Porch Leaner Paint Party @ Britches Dance Bar (Auburn) – Sip, laugh, and paint your own porch leaner masterpiece at Britches Dance Bar’s fun, creative night out.

• Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe @ Link Planetarium, Roberson Museum (Binghamton) – Explore the stars and beyond in From Earth to the Universe, a breathtaking planetarium journey through space.

• The Glenn Miller Orchestra @ The Oncenter (Syracuse) – Experience the golden age of swing with The Glenn Miller Orchestra live at The Oncenter in Syracuse.

• Mr. Monkey Live @ Canandaigua (Canandaigua) – Kick back with local favorite Mr. Monkey for two evenings of live music and good vibes in Canandaigua.

• An Iliad @ Hangar Theatre (Ithaca) – Experience a modern retelling of Homer’s Iliad as a lone poet brings the ancient story of war, rage, and humanity to life in a spellbinding one-man performance.

• Take 3 Quartet LIVE @ Birdseye Hollow Farm & Distillery (Hammondsport) – Unwind with live instrumental grooves and local spirits as Take 3 Quartet plays Birdseye Hollow.

Saturday

• Rummage Sale Fundraiser @ Newfield Fire Hall (Newfield) – Shop treasures and support Newfield’s Class of 2026 at a community rummage sale fundraiser.

• Chenango Valley Craft Fair @ Chenango Valley Middle/High School (Binghamton) – Shop 125+ artisan booths, handmade gifts, and holiday finds at the Chenango Valley Craft Fair.

• FREE Irish Dance Day (Trumansburg) - Kick up your heels at TCFA’s Irish Dance Day — a free, fun-filled afternoon of Ceili moves and light-shoe lessons led by Sara Gutis in Trumansburg!

• Animal Winter Prep @ Baltimore Woods Nature Center (Marcellus) – Discover how forest animals prepare for winter on a guided nature walk at Baltimore Woods.

• Sparkling Science: A Bubbly Kickoff to the Holiday Season @ New York Kitchen (Canandaigua) – Sip, taste, and explore the science of sparkling wines in this festive holiday kickoff at New York Kitchen.

• Movie Matinee: National Treasure @ Cortland Free Library (Cortland) – Catch National Treasure on the big screen at Cortland Free Library’s cozy weekend movie matinee.

• An Afternoon with Sheila Applegate: The Magdalene Oracle @ Auburn Public Theater (Auburn) – Explore divine feminine wisdom and insight with Sheila Applegate’s Magdalene Oracle event in Auburn.

• Vinyl Roots @ Abandon Brewing Company (Penn Yan) – Sip local brews and soak in Keuka Lake views with a chill vinyl set by Vinyl Roots at Abandon Brewing.

• “O Cara Mia” Parlor Music Concert @ Seward House Museum (Auburn) – Experience 19th-century charm with a live parlor concert in the elegant Seward House Museum Drawing Room.

• BCPL 25th Anniversary Murder Mystery @ Broome County Public Library (Binghamton) – Celebrate BCPL’s 25th anniversary with a thrilling live murder mystery night full of suspense and fun.

• Robby Slowik Headlines @ Crooked Mouth Brewing (Endicott) – Laugh out loud with comedian Robby Slowik’s Crooked Mouth Brewing debut — beer, wit, and good vibes.

• Disco Night @ The Loom (Waverly) – Shine up your disco shoes and dance the night away at The Loom’s funky retro Disco Night!

• An Intimate Evening with Mr. Mills @ Auburn Public Theater (Auburn) – Join Charlie Mills for a moving night of storytelling, redemption, and reflection at Auburn Public Theater.

• Rupert Wates @ Cranberry Coffeehouse (Binghamton) – Experience award-winning songwriter Rupert Wates’ melodic, soul-stirring folk performance in Binghamton.

• Kinetic Dance Collective’s 2025 Fall Showcase @ Smith Opera House (Geneva) – Celebrate local dance artistry with Kinetic’s vibrant fall showcase at Geneva’s iconic Smith Opera House.

• Creations of Fire @ Broome County Forum Theatre (Binghamton) – A fiery evening of Beethoven and Shostakovich with the Binghamton Philharmonic—kids attend free!

• Grunge Night Unplugged: '90s MTV Tribute @ Lincoln On Main (Canandaigua) – Relive MTV’s ‘90s Unplugged era with acoustic grunge hits and good vibes at Lincoln On Main.

Sunday

• 41st Annual Fall Invitational Closing Reception @ Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (Burdett) – Explore the cutting edge of photography at the Beyond the Frame exhibition closing reception in Trumansburg.

• SERVED! Drag Brunch @ Serendipity (Formerly Coltivare) (Ithaca) – Mimosas, music, and makeup — SERVED! Drag Brunch brings sparkle and sass to Sunday in downtown Ithaca.

• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Southern Avenue @ State Theatre of Ithaca (Ithaca) – Funk, soul, and brass fire — Trombone Shorty brings New Orleans heat to Ithaca’s State Theatre.

• CNY Beer Week Kickoff Party with Ben Wayne @ ONCO Fermentations (Tully) – Celebrate CNY Beer Week with craft beer, cheese flights, and live tunes by Ben Wayne at ONCO Fermentations.

• Seeking the Interior in Landscape with Austin MacRae @ 127 Main St (Penn Yan) – Explore texture, color, and depth in acrylic landscapes at this creative Penn Yan workshop with Austin MacRae.

• Planetarium | Supermassive Black Holes @ Link Planetarium (Binghamton) – Dive into the mysteries of the universe in Supermassive Black Holes—a stunning new planetarium experience.

• Stories in Stained Glass: Quilting with Glass and Color @ Willard Chapel (Auburn) – Uncover the colorful stories behind stained glass at Willard Chapel’s illuminating history talk.

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Adam Moody

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