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Auburn, NY (Dec. 20. 2024) -- Construction work at the Schweinfurth Art Center is making progress on the center’s entrance addition, and connecting walkways to the Cayuga Museum of History & Art next door have been completed. Due to weather and procurement issues, the Schweinfurth’s substantial completion date has been pushed to mid-March.

Steuben County, NY — They’ll let anyone make a podcast these days. Which explains why the tourism folks at Explore Steuben are trying their hand at this fun method of storytelling with their podcast called What the FLX! While Explore Steuben’s team is serious about promoting tourism, the podcast is intended to be a casual, playful glimpse behind the curtain, so to speak, into things happening in Steuben County and the Finger Lakes region.

Rochester, NY – (December 11, 2024) - Rochester Events, Creative Concerts, and WRUR are excited to announce An Evening With Joss Stone performing her “Less Is More” concert at the intimate Temple Theater on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.

Festival of film conservation at George Eastman Museum, May 29-June 1, 2025

Rochester, N.Y. (December 9, 2024) —Tickets are now on sale for the ninth Nitrate Picture Show, May 29–June 1, 2025.  The festival of film conservation features screenings of vintage nitrate prints from international archives and the Eastman Museum’s own collection, as well as lectures from leading archivists, inviting attendees to experience the art and science of film preservation, from print conservation to archival projection.

Rochester, NY — The Memorial Art Gallery will present the work of groundbreaking and visionary artist Nam June Paik this December. Paik (1932–2006) is referred to as the “Father of Video Art” for transforming video into a medium for artistic expression, which started in the 1960s.

Guests will see Paik’s work from the museum’s collection in the introductory Forman Gallery and have the opportunity to view Nam June Paik: Edited for Television—a provocative portrait of the artist, his work, and his philosophies—in the Media Arts Watch Gallery. The video is on loan from Electronic Arts Intermix.

Mumford, NY (December 5, 2025) – Step celebrate the season this December ay Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Holiday Afternoon Teas, running December 10, 11, 12, 18, and 19, from 1 - 3 p.m. This cozy fireside event features a curated menu of sandwiches, scones, and desserts alongside a selection of fine teas (Winterberry Chai, Scottish Black Tea, and White Chocolate Mint Rooibos). Guests will enjoy festive decor, learn about historical holiday traditions and related collections items with museum staff, and have the opportunity to shop for unique gifts in the Flint Hill Store.

The festival of film conservation at George Eastman Museum offers new reserved-seating exclusive benefit for Patron-level passholders

Rochester, N.Y. (December 6, 2024) —The Nitrate Picture Show, the festival of film conservation, returns for its ninth year on May 29–June 1, 2025.  The festival features screenings of vintage nitrate film prints from international archives and the Eastman Museum’s own collection, as well as lectures from leading archivists, inviting attendees to experience the art and science of film preservation, from print conservation to archival projection. Attendees have the rare experience of watching original nitrate prints projected in the cinema while surrounded by other enthusiasts.

Experience Christmas Eve, 1870

Mumford, NY – This December, Genesee Country Village & Museum invites families to begin a cherished tradition and step back in time for “Yuletide in the Country,” an unforgettable holiday experience blending immersive storytelling, local history, and festive cheer. On select nights—December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21—guests will be transported to an 1870s Christmas Eve, where the sights, smells, sounds, and stories of a 19th-century holiday come to life.

Canandaigua, NY (11/27/24) – Roseland Waterpark is delighted to announce that construction has commenced on a new Mini Golf Course. This project marks a significant enhancement to the park's existing attractions, offering a new and exciting activity for the Canandaigua and Finger Lakes community. Scheduled to open its doors in the Spring of 2025, this new feature aims to bring even more joy and entertainment to families and visitors of the Finger Lakes and beyond.

Destiny USA’s Display Pyramids Have Been Decorated and Filled with Raffle Items to Raise Funds for Rahab Refuges’ House of Hope Residential Program

Syracuse, NY (December 3, 2024) – Destiny USA is proud to once again partner with Rahab Refuge Ministries this holiday season by hosting their Annual Festival of Trees, running now through January 5, 2024. This inspiring fundraising event benefits the House of Hope, a residential program providing shelter and support for trafficking survivors in Central New York.