NEWSLETTER
Cayuga County (May 2023) — Dessert fans will rejoice as Tour Cayuga is happy to announce the official launch of The Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail! This year our partners are helping ensure those with specific dietary needs can indulge in Finger Lakes sweet treats!
Finding food that fit dietary restrictions can sometimes be challenging, especially for those with a sweet tooth. This year we celebrate sweets are within reach!
Ithaca, NY - Friends of Stewart Park and the City of Ithaca are proud to announce that Stewart Park has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of May 5, 2023. This comes on the heels of the park’s placement on New York’s State Register earlier this spring. Listing on the State and National Registers recognizes the importance of the property to the history of our country and provides the park with added protections that preserve the integrity of park buildings, most of which were built in the late 1800s. The National Register listing also means the park will be eligible for state historic preservation matching grants.
Auburn, N.Y. – The Cayuga County Tourism Office is very excited to announce the recipients of the Harriet Tubman Inspired Events Grant! For the second year now, in the spirit of Harriet Tubman’s Legacy, we asked local businesses and organizations to come up with an event, activity or performance that would educate, entertain, inspire and promote Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy.
May 18, 2023
Make a summer escape to the Empire State as new music festivals, museums and outdoor attractions welcome visitors, while new lodging and dining provide comfort for every type of trip
New York, NY (May 18, 2023) – The summer travel season is one of the most popular times to explore new places and events, and New York State is poised to welcome travelers this year with outdoor experiences and festivals that make any summer getaway shine. Let the shimmer of a lakeside campsite, the luster of a renovated retro motor lodge, the polished performers of a music festival, or the sparkling glassware in a new restaurant or brewery light the way to a fun-filled summer. …
2023 Tournament Marks Fourth PGA Championship in New York's Finger Lakes Region
World-Renowned Sporting Event Expected to Draw More Than 225,000 Spectators, Bring Major Economic Boost to the Finger Lakes Region
New York State Tasting Yard Presented by Taste NY and I LOVE NY Will Showcase Locally Made Products and Tourism Offerings All Week
Governor Kathy Hochul today welcomed golfers and visitors to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, with the tournament starting Thursday, May 18th. The week-long event is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of $190 million in direct, indirect and induced spending, with more than 225,000 spectators expected to attend. This will bring a dramatic economic ripple effect, as visitors will eat and stay in the region, support local businesses and explore all that the Finger Lakes has to offer.
Rochester, N.Y., May 11, 2023—The George Eastman Museum is holding a press conference at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 25 with actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster, who will receive the George Eastman Award later that evening. The George Eastman Award was established in 1955 as the first award to recognize the enduring artistic value of the oeuvre of a film actor, director, or cinematographer. At the press conference, Foster will make a short statement and take questions from the media. Dr. Bruce Barnes, Ron and Donna Fielding Director of the George Eastman Museum, will provide welcome and introductory remarks.
Auburn, NY (May 10, 2023) – Schweinfurth Art Center is accepting registrations for its Summer Art Camps, which will run the last two weeks in July and first two weeks in August. Half-day camps are available for students aged 6 to 15, with groups separated by age.
May 12, 2023
Monroe County, City of Rochester and Visit Rochester Unveil Official Poster and Welcome Visitors
Rochester, N.Y. (May 12, 2023) – This morning at 10:00 a.m., organizers officially kicked off the 125th Annual Rochester Lilac Festival, which will run through Sunday, May 21, 2023. During the opening day ceremony, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, Visit Rochester CEO Don Jeffries and Festival Producer Jeff Springut unveiled this year’s official poster and welcomed visitors to Highland Park for the 10-day event.
May 11, 2023
To Enrich Onsite and Offsite Experiences
Rochester, N.Y., May 10, 2023— The George Eastman Museum (GEM) and The Strong National Museum of Play have joined Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, with a renowned national and international audience. The GEM and The Strong are the first cultural institutions in all of Western New York to work with Bloomberg Connects, which includes content from many of the most prestigious museums, botanical gardens, performance venues, and libraries in the nation, including some New York City favorites such as the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), and Museum of Modern Art (MoMa).
Rochester, N.Y. (May 11, 2023) — The George Eastman Museum has announced that George Eastman Award recipient and two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster will introduce a special, public screening of The Silence of the Lambs (Jonathan Demme, 1991) at the Dryden Theatre on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., EST. Foster will be in Rochester to accept the George Eastman Award on Thursday, May 25, also at the Dryden Theatre, and has agreed to talk about the film on stage prior to the screening on May 24.
