Life in the Finger Lakes Travel Issue 2013 by Fahy-Williams Publishing

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The Travel Issue: Featuring Day Trips

A Rochester Weekend Getaway Page 48 A Lot to See and Do

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Page 56

UP IN THE AIR Balloon Rides and Festivals Pages 22 and 60

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Volume 13, Number 2 • Travel Issue 2013

F E A T U R E S

WALKING SEASONAL ROADS Offering an easier path to observe the environment and meditate by Mary A. Hood

THE SEVEN DWARFS There are eleven Finger Lakes, yet we sometimes forget the smaller ones by Alyssa LaFaro

RESPITE IN ROCHESTER The “Flower City” offers plenty to do for a weekend getaway by Louise Hoffman Broach

HAVE A FIELD DAY IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY

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A great place to visit if you’re looking for some traditional New York State fun, a little nostalgia or simply a slice of Americana by Becky McKeown

FROM ITHACA TO OSWEGO: A PADDLER’S JOURNEY

A group of six people seek adventure by covering over 100 miles by Andrew Zepp Cover: “I was out riding my horse Sisko on the east side of the Jamesville reservoir last year when we witnessed a balloon launch. This one passed directly overhead to Sisko’s anxiety, especially when the balloonists fired the burner ... then they slowly moved off ascending into the hills to the east.” Photo by Phillip Bonn This page: Looking south on Otisco Lake at sunrise Photo by Mark Pellegrino

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FINGER LAKES REGIONAL MAP Areas of interest in this issue

HAPPENINGS: news and events DAY TRIP: million dollar main street City of Canandaigua celebrates centennial

Roses & Rosés: A Food & Wine Pairing Event in the Historic Gardens JUNE 16

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Thursday Teas

AUGUST 9 Italian Night Featuring Gap Mangione & The New Blues Band AUGUST 17 & 18

Arts at the Gardens

Fine Art & Fine Craft Show & Sale

OCTOBER 5

Natural Gardening Symposium featuring Keynote Speaker

DAY TRIP:

FINGER LAKES TOURISM:

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Events Schedule Subject to Change

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something for everyone Locals and visitors alike can find pleasures in the Finger Lakes

DAY TRIP:

www.sonnenberg.org (585) 394-4922

blazing a wine trail Cayuga Lake Wine Trail celebrates 30 years

Also at Sonnenberg: Gift Shop, Café,

Kids Adventure Trail & Daily Tasting at Finger Lakes Wine Center

get carried away in Jamesville A balloonfest

89 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS TRIP: 96 DaAYmidsummer night’s dream Hot entertainment comes to Canandaigua’s CMAC

Ithaca – a city for foodies Moosewood Restaurant – 40 years of business

downtown Elmira – more than expected Street painting, outdoor markets and a jazz festival

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My Own Words

thoughts from the editor

Up, Up and Away ack when my wife and I were great family events where there are not first married, we lived for a only balloons, but great food, vendors time in New Mexico, just and music as well (see page 22). outside Albuquerque. Out Keep in mind that there may be there, the air temperature gets much other balloon festivals and even private cooler at night because of the lower balloon rides available in the area. I humidity levels. This makes for really know there is at least one winery that good sleeping weather, but it is also will offer adventure for their visitors conducive to an activity called balthrough a hot air balloon ride. And looning. Most mornings on our way to there are numerous hot air balloon work, especially from spring to fall, it private enterprises where you can get a was common to witness several unique perspective of the region from balloons being filled with hot air from on high. A birds-eye view of the many their burners, ready to take to the lakes, rivers and ponds can truly be an skies. The cooler air temperature is inspiring experience. good for hot air balloons. The heated With that thought in mind, I want air inside the balloon makes it buoyant to relate how a friend and mentor, Sue since it has a lower denHand, along with her sity than the relatively friend Peggy Davidson, To view the digital cold air outside the used the inspiration of a version of this issue, visit capsule of the balloon. lifeinthefingerlakes.com, river to create spectacclick on the digimag link Every year, ular paintings. She and and enter code “dm1111” Albuquerque plays host friends, over a period of to the International five years, paddled the Balloon Festival, where there are literentire North Branch of the Susqueally hundreds of balloons taking to the hanna River, from Cooperstown, New air during a week-long event. It truly is York, to Northumberland, Penna spectacular event to watch. We in sylvania. Sue is quite a prolific artist, the Finger Lakes have our very own and my family and I were excited to balloon festivals, and they’re not nearly see her opening reception recently. as far away to visit. The New York State That kind of dedication can inspire Festival of Balloons is held every year those who are creative to make somein Dansville on Labor Day weekend, thing beautiful, whether it be a painting, and the Annual Letchworth Red, White a song, a poem – anything – because & Blue Balloon Rally takes place over of the beauty of the water that flows and near Letchworth State Park (see through the Finger Lakes and the page 56). intereresting perspective one can get Another festival on the east side of up, up and away in a beautiful balloon. the Finger Lakes Region is the Jamesville Balloon Festival, which runs from June 28 to 30. These festivals are

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reader feedback

Making fire the old-fashioned way I really enjoyed the feature "A Tribe Called Youth" on Primative Pursuits by John Urich (Spring 2013). Tim Drake, one of the founders of the program, is engaged to my daughter, Sarah, and is passionate about the organization. I attended a fundraiser last fall at a minature golf course south of Trumnansburg. It began snowing and blowing so bad we needed to build a fire. Tim summoned everyone and produced a long rope from his truck as well as a long log and a piece of wood. Although several people had lighters, Primative Pursuits doesn’t make fires the easy way. We all pulled back and forth on the long log and within two to three minutes we produced (with Tim's help) a beautiful fire. We were all impressed and grateful for the magical warmth. I have seen Tim and crew in action and it is truly a wonderful program. Thanks again for the feature. Jeff Bong

Letters

I enjoyed the article about making salt in Syracuse and the Irish history (Spring 2013, “The Green’s on Top). We have often enjoyed a good meal at Coleman’s. Lansing has a good history of brine wells and salt making beginning about 1890. Instead of Irish we had Syrians moving here to work with the salt. Louise Bement, Lansing

In the Winter 2012 issue the caption on page 48 for the wonderful picture of the bridge over the Keuka Lake Outlet states that the railroad tracks are dual-gauge, which I believe isn’t correct. Most dual gauge tracks have three rails, not four, since one of the outside rails can serve wheel sets of either gauge. So why the four rails on the bridge? Frequently these appear over bridges to provide another set of rails that might catch a derailing slow-moving train locomotive or car in its sideways slip before it goes all the way into the water below. Irene Szabo To submit a letter to the editor, please send an e-mail to mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com or send to: Life in the Finger Lakes magazine - Letters, P.O. Box 1080, Geneva NY 14456

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Finger Lakes Regional Map 1 Canadice Lake (see page 38) 2 Canandaigua (see page 16) 3 Conesus Lake (see page 39)

4 Dansville (see page 60) 5 Elmira (see page 76) 6 Geneseo (see page 62)

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7 Hemlock Lake (see page 40) 8 Honeoye Lake (see page 41) 9 Ithaca (see page 72)

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Happenings

news & events

MAY 4…7th Annual Wildlife Festival – Celebrating Important Bird Areas 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owls, hawks and mammals including a wolf, fox and bobcat will be on display. Get your picture taken with Liberty the Bald Eagle! Enjoy puppet shows, games, crafts, artisan vendors, great food, live music, a native plant sale, guided canoeing expeditions, a huge bounce house and much more! Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146. 315-365-3588 ny.audubon.org/montezuma

The Gift of Love! A gift certificate for a champagne hot air balloon ride from the gorge of Letchworth State Park. 600’ gorge and over 20 waterfalls! Full time commercial pilot “rising above the rest” since 1987. Scheduled sunrise & sunset, 7 days from May - Oct. We make dreams come true!

www.BalloonsOverLetchworth.com (585) 493-3340

10-19…Master Gardeners of Monroe County Plant Sale Cornell Cooperative Extension Plant Sale takes place during the Lilac Festival. Find locally grown plants including lilacs, trees and shrubs, at reasonable prices. Look for our tent on the grounds of the Cornell Extension on Highland Avenue, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds support the work of Master Gardeners programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County, 249 Highland Ave., Rochester. 585 223-3897 grammy9x@yahoo.com

23…Corning GlassFest The 4th Annual GlassFest is a four-day celebration that features a live hot glass show, a flameworking competition, illuminated sculpture at night, wine and beer tastings, live music and entertainment, an 8K running race, shopping, dining and fireworks. Held at the The Corning Museum of Glass. 607-937-6292 info@cmog.org 27…Annual Alpaca Harvest Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come feel the softness of alpaca fiber, watch a shearing demonstration, check out the large selection of alpaca products available for sale and take an alpaca for a walk on our obstacle course. Alpacalachin Farms, 2571 Chestnut Ridge Road, Apalachin. 607-687-6950 alpacalachin.com 26-August 11...Innovators & Legends: Generations in Textiles & Fibers at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn Opening reception May 25, 4 to 6 p.m. Special Lecture by exhibitng artist Arturo Alonzo Sandoval. Generations in Textiles and Fiber is an exhibition of artwork by multiple generations of top-tier, internationally celebrated fiber artists. 315-255-1553 schweinfurthartcenter.org

Town of Prattsburgh Bicentennial Celebration

Glen Iris Inn Letchworth State Park

The historic Glen Iris Inn overlooks magnificent Middle Falls on the Genesee River and is surrounded by the natural beauty of Letchworth State Park. Our accommodations vary from charming guest rooms and suites at the Inn, efficiency rooms at Pinewood Lodge, and rental homes throughout the park. Enjoy a memorable dining experience at Caroline’s, the restaurant at Glen Iris.

www.glenirisinn.com (585) 493-2622 7 Letchworth State Park, Castile

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The Town of Prattsburgh turned 200 on Friday, April 12, 2013. To celebrate this important milestone, the Prattsburgh Historical Society has events planned throughout the year. An historical reenactment of the founding of Prattsburgh was performed this past April. Other activities include the “Vine to Wine” program in May offered in conjunction with the Finger Lakes Museum, a Concert in the Park and Teddy Bear Picnic in June, storytelling by Susan Wake at the Narcissa Prentiss House Town of Prattsburgh circa 1886 in July and the culminating three-day celebration September 6-8, where there will be music, vendors, fireworks, a parade, renegade encampment, ladies tea and much, much more. For more information, please contact Historical Society President Lenora Applebee at 607-522-3566, visit historyofprattsburgh.com or facebook.com/ historyofprattsburgh.

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31-June 1...Annual Sulphur Springs Festival in Clifton Springs Friday – music and food vendors in the evening. Saturday – car show, children’s games, entertainment, food and craft vendors, giant parade (6 p.m.) with over 1,000 participants and much more. sulphurspringsfestival.com

JUNE 1...Past to Present House Tour Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Auxiliary of Corning Hospital, in conjunction with the CorningPainted Post Historical Society will be presenting a tour of notable homes in the Corning area. The tour will feature six homes and a church. Tickets go on sale on May 1. 607-937-5281 or 607-937-7455 pattersoninnmuseum.org 5-9...Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival at Canandaigua This juried and judged competition is held under the auspices of the Ontario County Arts Council. The plein air painting competition is open to qualifying artists working in media including: soft pastel, oil, acrylic, gouache and transparent watercolor. The competition is rain or shine. 585-394-0030 canandaiguaarts.com 5-September 29...State of the Art Gallery: 2013 Summer Shows Please join us for artists’ receptions on Gallery Night in Ithaca, the first Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring Scout Dunbar and Rachel Gorman – June 5-30; James Spitznagel – July 3-28; Carol Abitabilo Ast and Isabella Jacob – July 31-September 1; and Patty L. Porter – September 4-29. 120 West State Street, Ithaca. 607-277-1626 soag.org 7-8…Taste of Syracuse 11a.m. to 11 p.m. The Taste of Syracuse is the area’s largest food and music festival offering great local food and three stages with fabulous bands throughout the day. Each food vendor offers a $1 sample along with additional menu items to choose from. A Kids Zone will also be featured, making this a wonderful family event. In and around Clinton Square, Syracuse. 315-471-9597 tasteofsyracuse.com

7-9…Smokin’ Summer Kickoff on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate summer with the fantastic wines that pair with grilled and summertime foods. Check in at your chosen starting winery, pick up your ticket and gift, then enjoy a selfguided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake during this 2-1/2 day event. Co-sponsored by JAVAGOURMET. 877-536-2717 senecalakewine.com 8…Outdoor Expo Come to the Mendon Ponds Park beach area and learn some outdoor skills, meet people and clubs interested in the outdoors, test drive a canoe or kayak, take a hike. Then sit, have some food and listen to music provided by the Golden Link Folk Singing Society. June 8, Mendon Ponds Park 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. adk-gvc.org/Expo 585-987-1717 8-9, 22-23…Keuka Lake Wine Trail Barbecue at the Wineries Delicious barbecue and grilled foods are prepared creatively using the award-winning flavors of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que sauces, rubs and marinades; and then are paired with wines ranging from Riesling to Cabernet Franc. Explore how well they work together this summer, and enjoy a spectacular view from each of our wineries. 800-440-4898 keukawinetrail.com 14…Strawberry Festival Friday Night Block Party and 5K Run From 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., Lake Street and part of Front Street in Owego will be blocked off to accommodate great bands, food, strawberries, an Art Walk, contests and more. Fireworks display from Draper Park at 10 p.m. 800-671-7772 owegostrawberryfestival.com 15-16…Western New York Pottery Festival Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This juried, clay exclusive show features 25+ local and national professional artists. The focus is on the artists and their work, but also on education – demonstrations are offered on firing, throwing, hand building and more. A Clay Olympics competition will take place on Sunday. There will be kiln openings, food vendors, live music and activities for kids of all ages. The festival takes place at Studio Sales Pottery in Avon. 585-226-3030 wnypottery.com

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Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival kicks off in Auburn Following a successful inaugural season, the MerryGo-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival returns to Auburn from MayOctober. It features more than 200 performances of seven productions ranging from award-winning classics to newer favorites. The festival is a day-trip or weekend-trip away for visitors throughout the Northeast. A new festival box office recently opened in downtown Skaneateles. For more information on the 2013 productions or to purchase tickets, visit fingerlakesmtf.com.

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15-16...23rd Annual Old Time Fiddlers’ Gathering Held at Lakewood Vineyards in Watkins Glen. Featured schedule: June 15 – Jeff Wisor, Henry Jankiewicz, Don Woodcock and George Harriger. June 16 – Tom Fay and the Salt Potatoes, Jackie Hobbs and Amber Nezezon and Jessica Boss. fiddlersgathering.org 21-23...Rochester Folk Art Guild Craft Weekend 2013 Classes The Rochester Folk Art Guild will host a variety of workshops of serious inquiry where beginners and students of all levels can explore art and craft from a fresh perspective. Course selection is – Pottery: Listening to the Clay; Music and Movement: Inspired by Eurhythmics; Introduction to Weaving; Seeing Photographically; Theater: Playing a Role; Woodblock Printing; Woodworking: Exploring Turning; and Writing Poetry. You’re invited to join us. Register before May 12 and receive a $25 discount. 585-944-3153 folkartguild.org 29…Fourth Annual Winestock NY Music, wine, food and more from noon to 5 p.m. Dance to bands playing on two stages or just relax next to manicured vineyards overlooking Seneca Lake. Taste award-winning wines from dozens of New York wineries – wine will be sold by the glass and bottle. Eat artisan food and browse local craft displays. Sponsored by the New York Wine Industry Association, Winestock NY raises money for the future of New York wine. Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, Lerch Road, Geneva. 315-585-4432 winestockny.org

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Happenings JULY 13…45th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival The two-day, free event will feature more than 400 artists, four stages of continuous live music, and the 5th Annual Emerging Artists Expo presented by MINI of Rochester, where artists aged 15 to 25 can experience their first juried show. Visitors can relax in the beer and wine garden at the Gazebo Stage and listen to live music, as well as taste craft beers and wines from across New York State. 133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14608. CornHillArtsFestival.com 585-421-1570 x227 12-14…Finger Lakes Wine Festival Come to Watkins Glen International to enjoy more than 600 wines presented by 80 New York wineries, live music and entertainment, free culinary classes and the opportunity to take in all that the Finger Lakes Region has to offer! Presented by Yancey’s Fancy New York’s Artisan Cheese. 607-535-2486 flwinefest.com

12…Musselman Triathlon Musselman returns to Geneva for its 10th anniversary in 2013, with four triathlons in three days. Friday features the microMussel supersprint and MusselKids Triathlon, Saturday includes the mini-Mussel sprint and Sunday concludes with the signature half-iron race. Join us for family activities all weekend long, including mural painting and live music. Seneca Lake State Park, Geneva. 503-922-1589 musselmantri.com

20…Wine Country Classic Boats 31st Annual Antique Boat Show Features a display of antique and classic boats including classic wooden and fiberglass boats. An additional feature is a display of “Woodie Cars.” There will be a non-judged show and parade of boats on Saturday. Regatta is held on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and a chicken barbecue sponsored by the Boy Scouts at noon. Handicapped accessible. Depot Park, Hammondsport. 315-694-7420 keukajack@yahoo.com

19…Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show The largest car show in the Northeast welcomes nearly 8,000 hot rods from all over the U.S. and Canada to the New York State Fairgrounds. Onsite camping, vendors, food, a model car show, live bands and much more for the whole family. 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse syracusenationals.com

27…Dryden Lake Festival At 9:30 a.m. there will be a kayak/canoe, bike and run Triathlon. Exhibits will feature beer tasting, Art in the Park, live music, food, animals, fishing, firemen’s waterball and fireworks. drydenlakefestival.com 26…Cruisin’ Night & Block Party If you like “travelling down memory lane, visit downtown Geneva from 5 to 10 p.m. You’ll find classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, and the excitement of live music, food and activities for children. 315-789-0102

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Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum MOVE THROUGH HISTORY THIS SUMMER TOUR

the 1816 mansion, home to Gideon Granger and his family.

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AUGUST 3-4…Park Ave Summer Art Fest Park Avenue in Rochester, from Alexander Street to Culver Road near downtown, is transformed into one of the largest and most fun community gatherings in Western New York. 585-244-0951 8-11…NASCAR Sprint Cup Series a the Glen NASCAR’s biggest stars come to Watkins Glen for the Cheez-It 355. Don’t miss Marcos Ambrose and his return to The Glen to try and reclaim his throne! TheGlen.com 14-18…Walnut Hill Carriage Driving Competition The Walnut Hill Driving Competition, now in its 42nd year, offers proof of the dazzling relationship between horses and people. Hundreds of carriages (including 19th century coaches that once traveled the English countryside) and horses demonstrate an elegance associated with the Gilded Age. Walnut Hill is handicapped accessible. Dogs on leashes are permitted. Daily events from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 397 West Bloomfield Road in Pittsford. walnuthillfarm.org.

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This Winery Offers Adventure Award-winning Fulkerson Winery recently announced that it has partnered with Liberty Balloon Company and will offer a bit of adventure for its visitors. Hot air balloon rides will be available for visitors, and photo opportunities will abound. For more information, contact Liberty Balloon Company at 585-243-3178, send an e-mail to office@libertyballoon.com or visit libertyballoon.com Fulkerson Winery is a family owned and operated winery. They offer over 25 varieties of wine, 33 varieties of fresh grape juice in the fall and a full line of home wine making supplies and select brewing supplies. Visit fulkersonwinery.com for more information.

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17-18…Arts at the Gardens The annual show and sale of fine arts and fine crafts is at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, Canandaigua. Admission includes access to the gardens, the historic home and free lectures. 585-746-3348 artsatthegardens@gmail.com 24-25...Cortland Celtic Festival A day of music, food, dancing, exhibits, demonstrations and vendors all with a Celtic flair held at Dwyer Park, Little York. cortlandcelticfestival.com

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Happenings SEPTEMBER 7...Naked Wood returns to Rock White Springs Winery Come for the afternoon and enjoy. Held from 5 to 8 p.m. Award-winning wine, great music, finger food and good friends. whitespringswinery.com 7-8…M&T Bank Clothesline Festival Experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite vendors, enjoy free family art activities, visit the museum and, of course, browse and buy original artwork throughout the grounds. Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, 500 University Ave. clothesline@mag.rochester.edu 20…Finger Lakes Cork & Fork As the largest event of its kind in New York State, Finger Lakes Cork & Fork has become the region’s leading culinary showcase of fresh foods, fine wines and “farmer’s favorites.” Hosted by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, the event is held at the Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls. 800-732-1848 fingerlakescorkandfork.com 22…Sycamore Hill Farm & Gardens Self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine. The gardens contain more than 500 tree and shrub varieties on 30 acres, a maze of 2,200 Emerald Green arborvitae that cover one acre, a picnic area, over 50 bronze statues and bells, and much more. 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus. 888-842-2442 gardenconservancy.org/opendays 22…MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon 7:30 a.m. The race offers a full 26.2 mile marathon course, a half-marathon, and a marathon relay. Both the marathon and half marathon courses of this Boston Marathon qualifier are USATF certified. The race benefits the Arthritis Foundation. 585-264-1480 rochestermarathon.com 21-22…Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival Held at the spacious Hemlock Fairgrounds in Hemlock, this two-day festival has a special focus on hand spinning. A wide range of exciting fiber arts workshops is scheduled, so register early. Special guest will be teacher and speaker Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, the Yarn Harlot! Fleece show and sale! Demonstrations, competitions, exhibits, fiber animals and 75+ high-quality vendors of equipment, books, patterns, dyes, yarn, raw and processed fiber for every purpose, and beautiful finished goods! Great food, sheep shearing, free horse-and-wagon rides, ample parking. Handicap accessible. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 607-522-4374 gvhg.org/fest.html 28…Pumpkin Festival 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pumpkin decorating, carving, and baking contests, big pumpkin contest, silent auction, raffles, band entertainment all day, exhibits, crafts, food booths, children’s games, mountain men, chain saw carving, free parking, free admission. Ransom Park, Rt. 17C, Tioga Center. 607-658-3033 or 607-972-9577 tiogacenterpumpkinfest.com (Continued on page 15)

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Happenings OCTOBER 4…Bela Fleck’s New York Banjo Summit A performance at The Smith in Geneva 8 p.m. Many of the world’s most influential bluegrass banjo players – all with ties to New York – will unite for a limited concert tour of the East Coast with a stop at The Smith. 315-781-5483 thesmith.org 5…Haunted House Every Saturday in October, 6 to 9 p.m. Thrills, chills, special effects, live actors and extreme lighting. Rudin’s Farm, 4890 Gaskill Road, Owego 607-687-3160 5…Annual Drumbeats Through Time 1 to 5 p.m. Native American dancers, artwork, crafts and education programs. Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad Street, Waverly 607-565-7960 For more news sracenter.org and events, visit LifeintheFinger Lakes.com.

5…Apple Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun in the country for the entire family with apple desserts, costumed demonstrators, traditional crafts, dancing, apple cider, live bands, a gift shop, black powder shooting and kids’ activities. Bement Billings Farmstead, Rt. 38, Newark Valley. 607-642-9516 nvhistory.org 5-6...12th Annual Naples Open Studio Trail Free art event. October is just around the corner, and that first weekend you can visit artists on the Naples Open Studio Trail. Artists will be opening their studios for visitors to see how they create. Finished artwork will be also be available, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. naplesopenstudiotrail.com

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11…Candor Fall Festival Woodworking show, quilt show, farm tours, business open houses, yard sales, baked goods, special dinners, kids’ activities and more. Located throughout the Town of Candor. 607-659-4121 candornychamber.org

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Million Dollar Main Street City of Canandaigua celebrates centennial by Laurel C. Wemett

atop Canandaigua’s City Hall. Thanks to community support, the clock is now in working order for the first time in over two decades. The handsome yellow and white public structure has overlooked Main Street since it was built as the county’s second courthouse in 332

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ain Street in the city of Canandaigua boasts large stately homes, proud civic structures, dignified historic churches and stylish commercial buildings. A portion of the busy, four-lane thoroughfare is divided by a grassy median. As the street slopes downward through the business district, Canandaigua Lake beckons invitingly from the distance to travelers and residents alike. This year, the city and the sparkling Finger Lake are in the spot-

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1824. With its recently restored timepiece, the building is an example of the community’s adaptability and endurance. Fittingly, the city’s centennial logo is a graphic adaptation of the tower clock. The centennial celebration continues all year. A Centennial Planning Committee is overseeing numerous events offered by local cultural and civic organizations. City of Canandaigua Historian Lynn Paulson has piqued readers’ interest in the community’s past with a series of weekly articles in the local Daily Messenger. At the end of April, to chronicle the city’s first century, the exhibit “City of Canandaigua: One Hundred Years in the ‘Chosen Spot,’ 1913-2013” was unveiled at the Historical Society museum. The exhibit begins by describing what prompted Canandaigua’s change of municipal status. Artifacts and interpretative panels also focus on how the municipality responded to women’s suffrage, prohibition, the Great Depression, World War II, post-war growth, preservation and on-going development. Paulson has served as a consultant on the exhibit, assisting long-time Society curator Wilma Townsend.

South Main Street in the fall of 1949, before construction began. Photos courtesy Collection of the Ontario County Historical Society, Canandaigua

Canandaigua Centennial

Calendar of Events May to December 2013

For more information, call 585-394-0787 x1, or visit the website at canandaiguanewyork.gov

MAY 11

American Folk Art Series: American Foil Tinsel Painting Granger Homestead – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ontario County Arts Council: Irish Settlement in Canandaigua Finger Lakes Gallery and Frame

American Folk Art Workshop: Silhouettes Granger Homestead – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

31-6/2 Women Artists of the Finger Lakes: A Contemporary Art Show and Sale First Congregational Church Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Sunday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

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Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival Sonnenberg Gardens – 4 to 6 p.m.

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July 4th Parade

SEPTEMBER

Moonlight Stroll Music Series Sonnenberg Gardens – 8 p.m.

12-14 BID Heritage Days Arts Festival

Tour of Homes 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Civil War Encampment Granger Homestead – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Cento Anni di Italiana in Canandaigua Macri’s Deli and Café – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 8-10

Canandaigua Christkindl Market Granger Homestead Friday (1 to 7 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Seneca Family Statue Committee: Statue Unveiling and Dedication

AUGUST 9

Italian Night at Sonnenberg Gardens Sonnenberg Gardens – 5 to 9 p.m.

11-12 Finger Lakes Riesling Festival & Rotary Waterfront Festival Lakeshore Drive – 10 a.m.

DECEMBER 13

17-18 Arts at the Gardens Sonnenberg Gardens – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Centennial Speaker Series: Canandaigua in the 20th Century Canandaigua Middle School – 7 p.m.

Centennial Speaker Series: Master Plan Community Forum Canandaigua Middle School – 7 p.m.

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Million Dollar Main Street One of the several far-reaching physical changes to the city involved the upgrade of its Main Street in 1950. The street, then brick-paved, was described in the local papers as “rutfilled.” Widening the street and constructing arterials was actually part of a statewide effort to improve the transportation infrastructure. Detailed plans were introduced in 1948 by the New York State Department of Transportation, and reconstruction began on October 6, 1949, with Governor Thomas E. Dewey officiating at the groundbreaking. The exhibit describes the sweeping change. “Trees lining Main Street were removed, sewer lines were replaced, telephone poles moved, regrading was done to accommodate the wider street and new center mall, and finally paving. The price tag for the city’s new modern street was $1,000,000.” Beginning at the intersection with East Lake Road and continuing northward to just south of the first

Thompson Hospital, Main Street was widened on each side and separated by what was then called a “mall” or median. North of the hospital, and what is now Wood Library, the median was eliminated. The roadway decreased and continued to the intersection with Buffalo Street. A local newspaper reported that some older citizens who were watching the construction remembered the hand-laying of the brick pavement 46 years earlier. When construction was completed less than a year later, the opening of the new “Million Dollar Main Street” was marked by a big parade and the 1st Annual Canandaigua Finger Lakes Festival on August 19, 1950. Canandaigua’s Mayor George Urstadt was joined by Governor Dewey to cut the ribbon and open the new Main Street. Local newspaper advertisements saluted “Our Million Dollar Main Street.” “I remember it well,” says lifelong Canandaigua resident Jane Stickler, who recalls watching the parade from her family’s home at 137 North Main St. (Continued on page 20)

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across from the hospital. The festival parade boasted 30 floats, clowns, elephants, horses, antique autos and bands that marched from Howell Street to Kershaw Park. There was even a Miss Canandaigua. Stickler, who can be found on many summer weekends working at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center on Main Street, describes the parade as “the best of her life.” Other festivities included a threering circus held at the lake, a band concert at Kershaw Park and a street dance in front of the Court House. The day was topped off with a huge fireworks display from the City Pier. Since this major 1950 reconstruction, Main Street has naturally continued to evolve and adapt to changing times. Coincidentally, in 2013, a threeblock-long stretch of Main Street referred to as “downtown” is undergoing another significant transformation. After trees were removed in 2011 for the replacement of an aging gas main, the city faced the dilemma of how to landscape and rehabilitate the central business district. A project called “streetscape” is scheduled to get underway as early as the spring with the construction of planting beds or Bioretention areas. The so-called “rain gardens” are designed to absorb rainwater and prevent it from going into the storm sewer and, eventually, Canandaigua Lake. Find out what started it all While visiting the historical society, don’t miss an exciting new long-term exhibit, “Desires, Opportunities, Change: the Shaping of Western New York, 1650 to 1797.” The exhibit takes the visitor back 300 years to see interaction between different nations and cultures. Ontario County was originally much larger, encompassing what is now all of Western New York. The exhibit shows how this expansive area was shaped by the ambition, conflict, compassion and compromise of its inhabitants. There are innovative and interactive activities, as well as 12 colorful, nearly life-size historical characters representing native peoples, Europeans and early settlers. (Continued on page 80)

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Get Carried Away in Jamesville story and photos by Phillip Bonn

n June, point your car towards Jamesville for fun for the whole family. Jamesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual summer

kickoff event, Balloonfest, features musical entertainment with national acts and local bands, plenty of food vendors, arts and crafts, amusement rides and, of course, plenty of balloons! Jamesville Beach will also be open at this time, so you can plan your day between the festival and the park.

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Event Hours Friday 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Balloon Flight Times & Prices The balloons make their initial launch Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In, addition there is a Balloon Glow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; simply, the balloons alight at night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at 9 p.m. For Saturday and Sunday, balloons go up at both 6 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Balloon rides are available on any of the flights throughout the weekend. Morning rides are $165 per person; evening rides are $190 per person. To reserve a ride, call 315-263-0385 or e-mail SYRballoonfest@gmail.com.

Entertainment/Music Hours Friday 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 2 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 1:30 to 8:45 p.m.

34th Annual Jamesville Balloonfest starts Friday, June 28 and ends Sunday, June 30

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Get Carried Away in Jamesville This festival offers so much visual beauty to spectators that it’s worth the drive to experience. Stare in awe as over two dozen balloons are set up, filled with hot air and finally sent off one by one into the big blue. Gaudy golds, ravishing reds, graceful greens and more decorate the landscape as they rise into the sky. And not just colors can be seen – but shapes, too. Years past have featured a witch, pig with wings, Dingbat – a high flying special shape that promotes education and staying in school – and more. Plan to arrive early for the morning launches, around 5:30 a.m. or so, as the balloons launch at 6 a.m. It can be very chilly at this time of the morning, so layer up. Be sure to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets, and don’t forget the sunscreen if spending the entire day there. The 34th Annual Jamesville Balloonfest will commence Friday, June 28 and end Sunday, June 30. It is located at Jamesville Beach Park, just off exit 15 on I-81. Admission is $10 for the day, and free to those 12 and under. For more information on the event, visit syracuseballoonfest.com or call 315-703-9620. .

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Blazing a Wine Trail Cayuga Lake Wine Trail celebrates its 30th anniversary by Cathy Millspaugh

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magine: It’s 30 years ago. You’re visiting the Finger Lakes for the first time during a leisurely Sunday drive. As you travel along, immersed in the beautiful landscapes, pristine lakes and fields with cows dot the horizon. In the distance, a vineyard appears, with a lonely sign indicating a winery. “A winery?” a wife says to her husband. “Did we take a wrong turn, travel cross-country in a time machine and end up in Napa?” He laughs. “Of course not, but we may have found a hidden gem,” a metaphor perfect for such a beautiful paradise.

You walk into the winery, which does not appear to be a winery at all, but a barn. It is gigantic, almost endless in length as in height, with ornate gothic church lights. It takes your breath away. You meet the owners, and try the wines, and the experience is so wonderful that you want more like it. The owner, Mary Plane, tells you there are only a few wineries in the area, but if you head south, you will find Lucas Vineyards. “Tell Ruth that Mary sent you,” she says. Back in the early ’80s, visiting a few wineries was exactly what people

Most of the members of the wine trail are pictured here at Taughannock Falls in Trumansburg. Back row Left to right: Stephanie Lucas-Houck, Lucas Vineyards, Joseph Gober Jr., Americana Vineyards, Ken Riemer, Buttonwood Grove Winery, Jon C. Cupp, Thirsty Owl Wine Co., Bill Barton, Bellwether Hard Cider and Dave Peterson for Swedish Hill Vineyards and Goose Watch Winery Front Row Left to Right: Tom Challen, Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery, Gary Barletta, Long Point Winery, Gene Pierce, Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant, Bill Martin, Montezuma Winery, Bob Madill, Sheldrake Point Vineyard, Cameron Hosmer, Hosmer Winery and Tacie Saltonstall, King Ferry Winery.

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experienced, and as these few winery owners met together at their kitchen tables, they knew that in order to be a destination they needed to include bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants and other attractions. They are the reason a wine trail was born. They are the reason the first brochure developed. And five wineries would fill it: Plane’s (Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery), Lucas Vineyards, Americana Vineyards, Frontenac Winery and Lakeshore Winery.

Travel back to today This year, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail – America’s first and oldest wine trail – celebrates its 30th anniversary. The trail features 15 wineries, one cidery, one meadery and four distilleries. “The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is celebrating three decades of bringing people and wine together,” says Ruth Lucas, one of the original owners on the trail. “Lucas Vineyards never imagined the impact the Finger Lakes would have as a world class wine region. “We moved to the area from Long Island in 1974 to be fulltime grape growers for a commercial winery,” she continues. “After our third year, the commercial winery cancelled our contract. When the

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Blazing a Wine Trail Other Wine Trails to Explore Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Keuka Lake Wine Trail

Wineries: 32 Breweries: 6 Nearby Attraction: Watkins Glen International Racetrack Fun Fact: Seneca Lake is the largest of the Finger Lakes and the deepest within the state, measuring a depth of 618 feet. Website: senecalakewine.com Phone: 877-536-2717

Wineries: 7 Breweries: 1 Nearby Attraction: The Esperanza Rose Fun Fact: The Keuka Lake watershed was settled by people almost as soon as the Ice Age ended, some 9,000 years ago. Website: kuekawinetrail.com Phone: 800-440-4898

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Wineries: 8 Breweries: 1 Nearby Attraction: New York Wine and Culinary Center Fun Fact: Each year, on the Saturday before Labor Day, residents on the shoreline of Canandaigua Lake light a fire or flare along its edge, creating a speckled ring around the lake known as the Ring of Fire. Website: canandaiguawinetrail.com Phone: 585-223-4210

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Farm Winery Act passed, and a grape grower could now have a tasting room, we said, ‘Let’s give it a try, and if it doesn’t work we will have one big party.’” As we all know, it worked – today, there are over 100 wineries in the Finger Lakes alone. And the barn with the gothic lights? Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery was originally known as Plane’s Winery, and was owned by Mary and Bob Plane. The present owners, Tom and Susie Challen, have owned the winery for 22 years. “No one succeeds solely on their own efforts, and this is especially meaningful in the wine industry throughout the world,” says Tom, who’s spent 41 years in the industry. “For thirty years, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail has modeled the collective efforts and resources of its members by developing an added-value agritourism. The grape industry produces quality wines while educating the public.” At Cayuga Ridge, you can take part in what it calls the “Vigneron Program.” What is a Vigneron? A vigneron is a person who cultivates grapes for winemaking. This session offers information on the different facets of winemaking. Mary Ann Treble, former owner of founding winery

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Blazing a Wine Trail

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Americana Vineyards, believed the Finger Lakes offered an array of benefits to everyone. Joe Gober, the present owner, feels the same way today. “The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail has been integral in Americana Vineyards’ history from the very beginning,” he says. “We at Americana have found that the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail’s cooperative marketing, advertising and inter-winery communication, in addition to well-attended trail-wide events, have been invaluable in our growth as a business. We look forward to working with them in the future.” One thing is for sure: Cayuga Lake is beautiful, full of numerous gorges and the tallest falls east of the Mississippi – Taughannock Falls. And its wine trail celebrates many firsts – the first wine trail and brochure, first American Viticulture area established, First German still installed in the Finger Lakes at Montezuma Winery and the first Cayuga Lake winery restaurant, Knapp Winery and Vineyard Restaurant. We are a proud people who love the land, the vineyards and the wine. For more information about the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, or if you have any questions, please visit cayugawinetrail.com, e-mail info@cayugawinetrail.com or call 800-684-5217.

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s a Finger Lakes local, I find I tend to miss the true essence of the surrounding community, passing over the things that visitors would wonder at with awe. It wasn’t until I broke into the tourism field (as well as my burgeoning adulthood), that I realized I needed to take the time to stop, look around and really explore my surroundings and make them my own. Since the region encompasses 9,000 square miles and is dotted with beautiful lakes, it makes for a visiting extravaganza!

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more personalized attention, and, sometimes, a chance to chat with the winemaker or owner. Where do you start when there are more than 200 wineries in the Finger Lakes? Stay at one of the beautiful accommodations, and explore for a day. You’ll always have a new experience as each wine trail presents something different. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail hosts historic wineries like Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, whose For more information namesake on the endless possibilities the Finger Lakes has to offer, visit FingerLakes.org, search for regional accommodation availability and book your trip today.

For the winos My plan to break out of the norm and rediscover the place I call home started with the exploration of the multitude of local wineries. With wine trails along most of the Finger Lakes, it’s hard to hit them all. It’s best to break up the trails first by lake, then by a The author takes a ride in a balloon and sees the region from a selection of five to different perspective. Camping is also a popular regional activity. 10 wineries. Photos courtesy FingerLakes.org Most Finger Lakes wineries offer four to eight one-ounce samples brought winemaking grapes to the for their tasting flights. It doesn’t sound Finger Lakes region. Pleasant Valley like much, but beware – after visiting Wine Company and Bully Hill Vineyards two to three wineries, that nectar of are among the other notable wineries the gods goes straight to your head. with rich local and national historic ties. Pacing yourself is key for these excurHistory buffs love to chat with tasting sions. It’s not a race! One insider recroom servers at these locations. ommendation: Stop by the wineries Cayuga Lake is one of the midweek if you can – you will receive nation’s oldest wine trails, and along

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Whether you’re a local or visitor, get out there and play “tourist” for a change. Take the opportunity to explore the Finger Lakes Region with new eyes and

see what wonders await you. Marcel Proust said it best: “The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” with a rich history, has some worldclass and award-winning wines. Seneca Lake is the most heavily populated of all the wine trails, and features a plethora of events, wines and personalities to please even the most discerning of palates. For the historians History doesn’t stop at the wine trails. Auburn’s historical district is home to Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman, also known as “the Moses of the People.” You may have recently seen the movie “Lincoln,” which focuses on the life and times of William Seward, whose home is in Auburn. Seward’s home is also believed to be a stop along the Underground Railroad. Twenty minutes east of Auburn is Seneca Falls, home to the Women’s Rights Convention. Susan B. Anthony, the historic leader of ladies’ liberty, has a house there that visitors can tour. For the nature lovers More of a nature lover? Take time to explore the area’s countless waterfalls, gorges and hiking trails. The Finger Lakes formed from Ice Age glaciers, which carved deep ridges into the region’s topography. The Native Americans, however, believe that the Great Spirit passed his hand over the region and, in blessing it, created our 11 Finger Lakes and beautiful rolling hills and valleys. Spring is the perfect time to get in the car to explore the region’s budding beauty. Go on a nature hike, boat and swim in the many waters or catch a glider ride at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira’s Harris Hill.

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Walking Seasonal Roads excerpted from Walking Seasonal Roads, by Mary A. Hood, published in 2012 by Syracuse University Press illustration by Mark Stash

easonal roads are defined as one-lane dirt roads not maintained during the winter. They generally do not have many houses on them, but they do function as connectors suturing farmers to their fields, neighbors to neighbors, or two more-well-traveled roads to each other. Some are a section of a regularly maintained road. Some serve as access to storage facilities, electrical stations, and communication facilities. Some access hunting lands and camping and recreational areas. Some go through state or public lands and are used to patrol the lands and keep them safe from illegal activities such as dumping, etc. Some go by cemeteries and allow people to visit and honor their dead. They can be abandoned roadways as people change where they want to go or when towns fade. But always, the seasonal road touches the land in a gentler way.

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heir signs read “No maintenance December 1 through April 1,” “November 15 through May 1,” “November 15 through April 15,” or some other combinations of winter months. They are left alone in winter, perhaps like hibernating animals to rest. And perhaps if we stretch our imaginations, we might imagine them using the solitude of winter to recover. In Steuben County, seasonal roads are maintained by its 32 townships. The ones I most frequently walked were in the townships of Bath, Howard, Urbana, Avoca, Wheeler, Pulteney, and Prattsburg, although my walking companion and I have traveled nearly every seasonal road in the county. Why do I choose to walk these roads? The answer is that there is no other activity that allows access to and an awareness of our environment like walking. Walking slows the thoughts to the pace of meditation and mindfulness. There is probably no other activity that allows us the ease of connecting mind, body, and place. In the words of Rebecca Solnit in Wanderlust: A History of Walking (2000 3), “walking is an amateur act,” “a state in which the mind, the body, and the world are aligned, as though they were three characters finally in conversation together, three notes suddenly making a chord.” Seasonal roads offer advantages over the wilderness trail. A seasonal road generally has a smoother, more even surface, which allows for a safer gait. On many wild trails, there are obstacles like roots, fallen limbs, and soggy or slippery spots that distract the walker from the surroundings. To spend effort watching every step is not especially conducive to reflection. Seasonal roads offer an easier path to observe the environment, and while the surroundings may not be pristine wilderness (if such places really exist at all), the seasonal roads provide more intimate contact with plants, wildlife, weather events, and people in limited ways—in short, encounters with all of human experiences.

In Land We Trust: Irish Hill and O’Brien Roads Irish Hill and O’Brien roads make two sides of a triangle that climbs Rattlesnake Hill and passes through Moss Hill State Forest. Deeply wooded and lined with old stone fences, the roads carry the legacy of the Irish families who settled and farmed the land in the 1800s. About two feet high and, in some spots, crumbling, shrunken, toppled, or sunken into the ground, old stone fences are plentiful along the back roads. Most of the stone fences of the region were made by farmers who cleared their fields every spring, perhaps wondering why stones “grew from the soil like potatoes” (Allport 1990 59). The freezing and thawing of groundwater heaved up rocks from the soil, so clearing the fields was a constant task. While some fences functioned as animal pens, most of them marked land boundaries. The old fences provided a certain order, and townships evolved rules regarding their height, location, and maintenance (Snow 2008). A hundred years ago New York had 95,364 miles of stone fences (Allport 1990 17–18). Today, who knows how many remain, but they are all over Steuben County, and we see them on many seasonal roads. Some are made from flat slate stones and look compressed and compacted, but most are made of field stones, no bigger than could be easily lifted. These laid walls, as they are called, have a more orderly appearance than those known as rubble walls, which are composed of stones of all sizes and shapes. Also wondrous about the old stone fences are the creatures that make their homes among the rocks—especially the chipmunks who den and burrow in the nooks and crevices. They scurry over the rocks with their cheek pouches puffed out full of seeds, seemingly busy to the point of frenzy. Solitary rodents, chipmunk populations fluctuate widely from year to year, although biologists are unsure why this occurs. They live about three years, sleep deeply in winter but are

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not hibernators, raise young in the spring, and can be quite aggressive when defending their territory. Perched on a high point, chipmunks will vocalize or cluck like birds to mark their territory. When they bend their tails sideways, back, then forward in an S-shaped wave, they are supposedly gesturing an alarm warning. I once considered them cute, until I learned they devoured young birds and bird eggs (and apparently have a very heavy impact on song bird populations). Then they lost some of their appeal. Something about a creatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eating habits can evoke a change in their attractiveness.

The Pulteney Highlands: Ford, Baughman, Sturdevant, and Pizura Roads In the northeast corner of Steuben County, the Pulteney Highlands provide seasonal roads that offer loops. Some of the roads overlook Italy Valley, some overlook Keuka Lake, and others run up and down the hillsides. Several cross the

Drumm and the Hawk View farms with their long stretches of corn and hay fields interspersed with woods. The sign in the front yard of the Drummâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-story farmhouse reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dairy of Distinction,â&#x20AC;? and it is surrounded by seasonal flowers. There are no rusty tractors sitting idly in tall grass; there are no rundown sheds; there is nothing shabby about the place. The lawn is always trimmed, and the flower gardens are full of color. Everything about the farm is as tidy as a completed crossword puzzle. Even though I never worked on a farm and have no real experience of farm life, I admire farming just as I do any occupation that involves real labor, commitment, and a close relationship to a place. There is something fundamentally appealing about family farming, and I am reminded of Wendell Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decades of praise for farm life. He presents the small farm as the means of making a worthy living producing food and forming essential connections and commitments to our land (Berry 1977). The farmland along the roadside is planted in corn,

"With a naturalistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye and a poetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart, Mary Hood re-animates a sense of place in Walking Seasonal Roads."â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Edward A. Dougherty, author of Pilgrimage to a Gingko Tree To purchase Walking Seasonal Roads, order online at syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu or call 800-365-8929

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Walking Seasonal Roads alfalfa, hay grass, or clover, and throughout the year, we watch the changing textures of the fields: dark manured soil, pungent and tangy, turns to snowcovered and then to muddy melts. After plowing, the fields awaken in new green and slowly ripen to lush emerald summer green. The corn stalks wave banners, and the alfalfa whistles at the wind. The fields turn golden, then dry to flaxen, and after harvest the cycle begins again. Woods border the fields. Oaks, hickory, maples, and beech interspersed with patches of evergreen make a multi-textured forest. A row of hawthorn (Crataegus species) creates a high hedge, behind which grows young alders. Several fallow fields overgrown in shrubs have both natives and non-natives. The most common, the invasive autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) and the multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), add their troublesome beauty. Multiflora rose has luscious white-briar flowers in summer and in winter the bare branches arch like an elegant fountains pouring forth red

water. Gray dogwoods (Cornus foemina ssp racemosa) tint the fields maroon in fall, and staghorn sumac (Rhus hirta) accents with burnt amber spikes. One summer the long blades of a cucumber magnolia (Magnolia accuminata), the only native magnolia in the region, added a tropical touch to the verge. he roads’ narrative celebrates and honors the rural nature and regionalism of place – the place I call home. Its local color illustrates the ways we connect to place, to our environment and to each other. And while the details are regional, the issues particular to Steuben County are our national issues as well. It is my hope that the good people of the region whose compassion and wisdom have created this wondrous place will prevail and thatt the region’s history of hardworking individualism, the striving for culture and intellectual growth, and the pursuing of a safe and healthy environment will continue.

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The Seven Dwarfs he smaller seven of the 11 Finger Lakes are like Snow White’s group of companions – you know how many there are, but you can never remember all their names (Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy). In terms of our lakes, everyone

knows the big four. • Seneca, the deepest and widest, is known for its trail of 32 wineries. • Cayuga, the longest, is one of the college town lakes with Ithaca at its tip. • Keuka has a unique wishbone shape. • Canandaigua celebrates the Ring of Fire every year, a tradition started by

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the Senecas. Our “dwarfs” – Canadice, Conesus, Hemlock, Honeyoye, Otisco, Owasco and Skaneateles – are as notable as the bigger lakes, each in their own unique way. Here’s some information about them that may make their names less forgettable.

Photo by John Adamski

Length: 3 miles long

Meaning Behind Its Name: Unfortunately, the meaning behind its Native American name, Skan-a-dice, is unknown.

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You should visit because … of its serene atmosphere. It is one of the few Finger Lakes with a virtually undeveloped shoreline.

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Size of Watershed: 12 square miles

Hemlock Canadice Lake

Depth: 91 feet

Fun Fact: No houses are permitted on the shore of Canadice, as it’s a water source for Rochester. It is also the smallest of the Finger Lakes and has the highest elevation.

Canadice

Honeoye Lake

Canadice

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Length: 8 miles long Depth: 59 feet

You should visit because … of Deer Run Winery, located on the western shore of Conesus Lake in Geneseo. Not only is it home to an array of wines, but also host to live music in the summertime.

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Meaning Behind Its Name: Conesus comes from a Native American word (Gah-Ne-A-Sos) that means “berry place.”

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Canadice Lake

Size of Watershed: 89 square miles

Fun Fact: Conesus Lake is the western-most Finger Lake. Because it’s so shallow, the whole lake tends to freeze from one end to the other during winter, making it an ideal place to ice fish.

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Hemlock Canadice Lake

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Length: 7 miles long Depth: 90 feet Size of Watershed: 43 square miles Meaning Behind Its Name: It is most likely named after the Hemlock trees located in the nearby Hemlock-Canadice State Forest.

Fun Fact: In the late 1700s, the land at the north end of the lake was called “Slab City,” because the lake was used to haul wooden slabs for building houses to the north end. You should visit because … there are numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, paddling and watching for the everpresent bald eagles. Photo by John Adamski

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Photo by Bill Banaszewski

Size of Watershed: 37 square miles Meaning Behind Its Name: Honeoye is a Seneca word that translates to “where the finger lies.”

You should visit because … its shallow waters make it an ideal place to fish, especially in the ice fishing season. Also, the lack of traffic in Honeoye provides a wonderful atmosphere for biking.

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Depth: 30 feet

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Length: 4 miles long

Fun Fact: Honeoye Lake is the shallowest of all the Finger Lakes.

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Depth: 66 feet Size of Watershed: 34 square miles Meaning Behind Its Name: Otisco comes from an Iroquois word meaning “waters dried away.”

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Fun Fact: Part of the lake is actually manmade. A nearby dam was constructed in several stages, starting in the late 1800s and again in the early 1900s, to provide a water reservoir for the Erie Canal. It is also the eastern-most Finger Lake. You should visit because … of the view. The views from the Otisco Lake County Park, The Narrows (northern end of the lake), the Causeway and East Lake Road are breathtaking. Take a scenic drive or stop for a picnic.

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Owasco Length: 11 miles Depth: 177 feet

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Meaning Behind Its Name: Owasco comes from the Iroquois word for “crossing,” as the Owasco River was home to numerous log crossings years ago.

You should visit because … of the history. Just north of the lake lies the city of Auburn, where you can find the homes of Harriet Tubman and William Seward. Just south of the lake in Moravia is a log cabin replica of where Millard Fillmore, 13th president of the United States, was born.

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Size of Watershed: 208 square miles

Fun Fact: Wasco, one of the earliest Cayuga tribe settlements, was nearby.

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Skaneateles Length: 15 miles

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You should visit because … of its New England-inspired downtown, full of shops and galleries in restored buildings that date back to 1796.

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Fun Fact: William Seward once referred to Skaneateles Lake as “The most beautiful body of water in the world.” It’s also sometimes referred to as “The Roof Garden of Lakes” because it has the highest altitude of all the Finger Lakes.

Moravia

Photo by Kristian S. Reynolds

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Length: 16 miles Depth: 276 feet Size of Watershed: 174 square miles

Length: 38 miles Depth: 435 feet Size of Watershed: 12 square miles

Length: 20 miles Depth: 183 feet Size of Watershed: 187 square miles

Length: 35 miles Depth: 618 feet Size of Watershed: 707 square miles

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More than 100,000 years ago, glaciers moving southward out of Canada scooped up chunks of earth, carving large trenches into the land. Eventually, the glaciers melted, and the gallons of water left behind consumed the newly formed depressions. The Native Americans interpreted this geographical phenomenon as a miracle that could only have been

fulfilled by the one and only Creator. Legend says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Creator looked upon the land with special favor and reached down to bless it, leaving the imprint of His hand, hence the Finger Lakes,â&#x20AC;? reads fingerlakes.org. Whether geography or miracle, the 11 Finger Lakes, which span a distance of 40 miles across the region, offer beauty, activities and enjoyment to the area all year long. H

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Respite in Rochester The “Flower City” offers plenty to do for a weekend getaway by Louise Hoffman Broach

Downtown Rochester and the The Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge. Courtesy VisitRochester, photo by FotoImpressions

The exterior of the newly renovated Strathallan Hotel. Photo by Tim Wilkes

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Looking into the hall from the side of the mezzanine shows the backs of the chairs in the boxes. The seats in the loge and mezzanine levels are fully restored. Photo by Kurt Brownell

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Patrons attending the Eastman Theatre Photo by Kurt Brownell

MUSEUMS George Eastman House 900 East Ave. • 585-271-3361 • eastmanhouse.org Opened in 1949, this is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of its oldest film archive. It combines the world’s leading collections of photography and film with the landmark Colonial Revival mansion and gardens that George Eastman called home from 1905 to 1932.

Rochester Museum and Science Center 657 East Ave. • 585-271-4320 • rmsc.org

National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square • 585-263-2700 • museumofplay.org

Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. • 585-276-8900 • mag.rochester.edu

Founded in 1912 as Rochester’s municipal museum, the museum/science center has three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits in science, technology, natural science and regional/cultural heritage.

The National Museum of Play at Strong is home to hundreds of thousands of historical objects related to play, including the world’s most comprehensive collection of dolls, toys and games. It features founder Margaret Woodbury Strong’s collection of 27,000 dolls, a life-size replica of Sesame Street and a year-round indoor butterfly garden.

The Memorial Art Gallery was founded in 1913 by Emily Sibley Watson as a memorial to her son, architect James Averell. The gallery’s permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects has been called the best balanced in the state outside of New York City.

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Most of the newly renovated Strathallan’s rooms have a balcony view of Rochester.

The bar and restaurant is a great place for meeting friends and relaxing after work.

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ou don’t have to travel to New York City for a sophisticated weekend getaway – elegant boutique lodging and world-class entertainment are as close as Rochester. The Eastman at 26 Gibbs St. is home to Kodak Hall, where the Rochester Philharmonic regularly performs with special guests. The Eastman’s other performance halls and stages are also full of music. Kilbourn Hall boasts the Barbara B. Smith World Music Series, and in smaller concert halls, as well as in Kilbourn, student recitals take place several times a day, year round. “A lot happens at the Eastman,” says Helene Snihur, assistant director of public relations for the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. She notes that, one evening, a friend attended a concert at Kilbourn Hall, and as he was walking by two of the other concert halls in the theatre, he could hear music in those areas as well.

Spoil yourself at the restored Strathallan Rochester’s Strathallan Hotel has had a melody of its own lately, but one made by saws and drills, hammers and nails. Last fall, the hotel, at 550 East Avenue in the city’s Arts and Cultural District, just a few blocks from the Eastman, completed a massive multi-million-dollar transformation and redesign. Now partnered with Hilton’s Double Tree brand, Strathallan General Manager Jay Rettberg says the hotel bears little resemblance to

what it looked like before. “You can’t even really call it a renovation,” says Rettberg, who’s worked at the hotel since 2004. “It was entirely gutted, down to the superstructure. The hotel was totally reconstructed. When people walk in, their jaws drop. That’s pretty much the standard reaction.” Every aspect of the hotel’s interior is completely new. The exterior was enhanced with updated finishes, new landscaping and a welcoming back entrance. The partnership with the Double Tree means that guests can enjoy the brand’s signature amenities, including a warm chocolate chip cookie upon check-in. The nine-story hotel has 155 oversized guest rooms and executive suites designed with sophistication, comfort and style in mind. Most rooms feature a balcony overlooking Rochester’s historic architecture and cultural sites. “This is such a great neighborhood,” adds Rettburg. “We’re one block from Park Avenue, which hosts some of Rochester’s best bistros. We’re in walking distance of the Neighborhood of the Arts. There are mansions and trees all around us.” While there are plenty of dining opportunities near the Strathallan, the hotel also features Char Steak & Lounge, its in-house restaurant. Char serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and its bar has “an amazing vibe that’s perfect for meeting friends or relaxing after work.” There is also a new rooftop deck with unparalleled views of the city

SHOPPING Craft Company No. 6 785 University Ave. • 585-473-3813 • craftcompany.com For 30 years, Craft Company No. 6 has specialized in American handmade jewelry, woodcraft, blown glass, pottery, fiber and metal arts. The two-story store features an outdoor courtyard with birdhouses, feeders and wind chimes. A Step Apart 235 Park Ave. • 585-241-3110 • astepapart.com Lovers of brand-name shoes and premium denim will find their niche at A Step Apart, a boutique with footwear and apparel for men and women. The shop carries the latest styles in available in New York City and Los Angeles, with a focus on denim. Archimage 668 Monroe Ave. • 585-271-2789 • archimagestore.com Archimage has been a store for the eclectic for 30 years. It carries “mallternative” clothing, jewelry, toys, gifts, housewares, stationery, body care, candles, Buddhist and Hindu items, incense, collectible stones, drums and musical instruments. Santiago Cigar Factory 335 East Ave. • 585-325-7220 • santiagocigarfactory.com Santiago’s master rollers make their cigars on-site with tobacco imported from all over the world. Find Primero, Fuerte, Kandy Kanes, Bulldogs, Ecuador and Mata Fina here, then relax with one in the smoking lounge.

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HANDWORK Ithaca’s Cooperative Craft Store

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Java’s Café 16 Gibbs St. • 585-232-4820 • javascafe.com

California Rollin 274 Goodman St. • 585-271-8990 • californiarollin.com

People gravitate to Java’s for the atmosphere – its buzz doesn’t just come from the coffee. The eatery boasts a dozen varieties of organic beans, teas that are loose-leafed and garden direct, fresh sandwiches and pastry shop delights made from scratch.

Voted first place winner for best sushi bar in Western New York for several years due to the restaurant’s renown for their “Americanized” sushi, California Rollin also features cooked seafood, alcoholic beverages, desserts, all-you-can-eat sushi on Wednesday evenings and sushi classes.

Sinbad’s Mediterranean Cuisine 719 Park Ave. • 585-743-5655 • mysinbads.com Named the best Middle East restaurant in Rochester a handful of times since opening in 1999, Sinbad’s serves everything from falafel to farrouj and shish kabob to sultan pitza. There is a varied selection of beer, and a wine list is available.

Good Luck 50 Anderson Ave. • 585-340-6161 • restaurantgoodluck.com Good Luck features fresh local vegetables, premium meats and a diversity of wine and beer. It also hosts a reserved Chef’s Table and Inspired Table events that include multi-course meals. Recent Inspired Tables featured six-course meals with wines from California, France and Italy.

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skyline. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, professional gym with state-of-the-art equipment, complimentary parking and a licensed onsite massage therapist. All artwork in the hotel is by local artists. Bask in the art, flowers and jazz Some of the artists featured at the Strathallan display their work at the many festivals that take place in the neighborhoods around the hotel during the spring, summer and fall. The Park Avenue Fest, Clothesline Arts Festival, Corn Hill Arts Festival, Lilac Festival and, back this year, the Rochester Rib Festival – which mixes food, music and art in Highland Park July 11 to 14 – have been popular with Strathallan guests in the past, Rettberg explains. The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Fest has always been a big draw for lodgers at the Strathallan as well. This year, the festival is set for June 21 to 29, and will showcase more than 100 different musicians and groups at indoor and outdoor venues near the hotel. The Eastman’s Kodak Hall will host the festival’s headliners: Pink Martini, David Byrne and St. Vincent, Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson, Frampton’s Guitar Circus, Bob James and David Sanborn, and Willie Nelson. Nelson’s concert is sold out.

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On Historic Rte. 20 in the Heart of New York State Go to Cazenovia.com or call 315 • 655 • 9243 to learn about the many events happening this year.

A century preserved The Eastman was originally constructed in the 1920s by Kodak founder George Eastman so his employees have cultural opportunities in their off hours, Snihur says. “He loved music, but he didn’t play an instrument,” she adds. The movies at the time were silent, but featured musical scores. Eventually, Eastman brought in full orchestras to play between features. In fact, some of the movie days were phased out and devoted entirely to music. There was also dancing. Eastman wanted the building to be special. “It was constructed in a

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gorgeous Italian Renaissance style, with murals and crystal chandeliers,” explains Snihur. Like the Strathallan, the Eastman School has also undergone extensive renovation and expansion, beginning in 2004. In 2009, the 2,250-seat Kodak Hall was gutted, then upgraded with new seats and carpeting, and in 2010, an addition was built. The work won the prestigious Excellence in Historic Preservation Award from the Preservation League of New York State. mprovements at the Eastman and the Strathallan, as well as their proximity to Rochester’s cultural, arts, food and shopping attractions, make it a perfect weekend getaway in the

The Eastman Wind Ensemble, founded in 1952, revolutionized the world of wind band music. The EWE is shown here with its current conductor, Mark Davis Scatterday, on the stage of Kodak Hall. Photo by Kurt Brownell

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WORTH A SHORT TRIP One World Goods Pittsford Plaza • 3349 Monroe Ave. • 585-387-0070 • owgoods.org From tropical Indonesian salvage furniture to Peruvian beaded hoop earrings, all of the merchandise at One World Goods supports fair trade. The sales here impact the lives of people in Asia, Africa, Latin America and other developing countries who otherwise may not have income opportunities. Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse 70 Lighthouse St. • 585-621-6179 • geneseelighthouse.org

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The oldest surviving lighthouse on Lake Ontario was constructed in 1822 on a hill just west of the Genesee River. Visitors can climb the 42 steps in the 40-foot tower and then an 11-rung ladder to the 12-foot high lantern room to experience a panorama view of the surrounding area.

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Finger Lakes region for those seeking luxury, fine dining and entertainment without a hefty travel time.

For information on rates, reservations and special packages at the Strathallan, please call 585-454-8093, e-mail info@strathallan.com or visit strathallan.com. For information about the Eastman, please call 585-274-1000 or visit esm.rochester.edu.

Looking into the hall from the side of the mezzanine at the Eastman Theatre. Photo by Kurt Brownell

Richardson’s Canal House 1474 Marsh Rd., Pittsford • 585-248-5000 • richardsonscanalhouse.net Built in 1818 and originally called the Bushnell’s Basin Hotel, this restaurant served as a public house for more than 100 years, and was a pioneer canal hostelry, predating the Erie Canal itself. It opened as Richardson’s Canal House in 1979.

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f you’re looking for some traditional New York State fun, a little nostalgia or simply a slice of Americana, visit Livingston County this summer. There are 26 different communities with cozy but busy downtowns, friendly people, and a variety of festivals that harkens back to a simpler time, when folks spent the day outside with friends and family. There’s plenty of charm to be found in the woods, fields and Main Streets of rural western New York.

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The 12th Annual Letchworth Red, White & Blue Balloon Rally in Mount Morris, May 24 through 27, kicks off an eventful summer season that runs through October. Hundreds of people will gather at Letchworth State Park this Memorial Day Weekend to view 30 colorful hot air balloons that will launch from the Archery Field Overlook on the park’s main road. There are six flights scheduled from Friday night through Monday morning. For more information call 585-493-3600. If you’re more of a thrill rider than a watcher, call Balloons Over Letchworth at 585-493-3340 as soon as possible to reserve your spot as a balloon passenger. Or, if you’re looking for an adventure but prefer to stay on the ground, you could watch from the river gorge and enjoy a rafting picnic supper. For information, call Adventure

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Calls Outfitters at 888-270-2410. Before and after the balloon rally, spend some time antiquing in the village of Mount Morris, and work up an appetite for lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants along recently renovated Main Street. To learn more about the 12th annual Letchworth Red, White & Blue Balloon Rally, visit balloonsover letchworth.com. One of Livingston County’s signature events is the Geneseo Airshow, July 12 through 14. Known to many as “The Greatest Show on Turf,” it attracts thousands of visitors each year. The World War II themed show – rated among the top 10 in the country – features six hours of nonstop flying by vintage war birds each day. On the ground, get up close and personal with the aircraft to truly feel part of a bygone era.

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Admission is $20 for adults; free for children 12 and under. To view a full schedule of events, visit the website of the Historical Aircraft Group Museum, 1941hag.org/ Geneseo-Airshow. Despite its name, the Hemlock “Little World’s Fair” is one of Livingston County’s largest fairs. Scheduled for July 16 through 20, it features traditional fair rides and delicious festival food, plus a demolition derby and a mounted patrol competition. Put on by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Unit, it is an exciting event as policemen ride through obstacles they might encounter on the job. Onlookers watch as the mounted police ride through water hazards and construction site clutter, past vehicles with blaring sirens and more. In the evenings there’s music, with

a different band every night. Admission is $11 per day or $28 per week for adults 13 and older. For children ages 4 through 12, its $8 per day and $21 per week. Children ages 3 and younger get in free. For more information on the Hemlock Fair, visit hemlockfair.org. Every county has its “official” fair, and ours is the Livingston County Agricultural Fair, July 30 through August 3 in Caledonia. It’s been a tradition for more than 150 years. Though the fair now offers modern

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attractions like demolition derbies and agricultural demonstrations, it still has plenty of Americana charm. Events like the Western horse show, the rodeo competition, and the famous cowmilking competition (county officials try to fill up their team’s bucket faster than their competitors) remind fairgoers of a simpler time. Admission information and a full schedule of events can be found at livingstoncountyfair.org. It’s official. Our balloon fest, that is – the New York State Festival of Balloons, Labor Day weekend, in Dansville. In 1997, the Dansville Balloon Festival became the New York State Festival of Balloons. It attracts, on average, 35,000 spectators each year from near and far. One of the largest events of its kind, the festival is staffed entirely by volunteers and features six sched-

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uled launches beginning Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday at 6 a.m. In addition to breathtaking balloon launches, the festival also features arts and crafts vendors, an international food court, free entertainment, rides and games for kids, and a car show. Balloon rides are also available. On Thursday at 7, there’s a free balloon GLOW. The festival has become so successful that its profits are shared with local charities and other organizations. For more information, visit nysfob.com. So, what about our “little Woodstock” – the Springwater Fiddlers Fair and American Crafts Show, September 14? The event is held at the Sugarbush Hollow Maple Farm in Springwater, where you can stroll through the sugarbush and hap-

Genesee Valley Hunt Parade of the Hounds on Main Street in Geneseo Photo by Bob Oswald

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pen upon a jam taking place among folk musicians of all ages and places. It’s truly delightful. There’s nothing more Americana than fiddlers tapping their feet while playing a fast tune, but in addition to the fiddle, you’ll hear sounds from unique instruments like pennywhistles. Folk artists sell wares made in Livingston County and its surrounding areas. Local restaurants sell delicious locally sourced cuisine. Admission to the festival is a $5 donation that benefits Springwater Parks and Trails. For more information, visit springwaterfiddlersfair.net. Our very well-known Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will be held this year from October 12 through 14. It’s located in Letchworth Park’s Highbanks Recreation Area – the park nearest the Mount Morris entrance.

Livingston County Photo by Bob Oswald

The sprawling event consists of more than 300 artists, artisans and craftspeople from all over the United States. Its backdrop is Letchworth Park when the foliage is at its most beautiful. Many folks do their holiday shopping there, for pottery, paintings, quilts, handmade jewelry, furniture, wood carvings and more. For more information, visit artswyco.org. The Genesee Valley Hunt Club Race will be held on October 12 in

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Geneseo. It’s the only place in New York State folks can see sanctioned timber steeplechase races. The fox hunt itself, held the day before the race, is the second-oldest continually operating hunt in the United States. The old-world sport has been part of the Geneseo tradition since 1876. W. Austin Wadsworth, the grandson of the hunt’s founder, Major W. Austin Wadsworth, has served as joint Master and Huntsman since 1972, making the event not only a big part of Geneseo history, but also an event steeped in family tradition. People who attend pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with friends and family while they watch the race. The tailgating alone, a mainstay of the race for decades, is worth the price of admission. It’s not unusual to see silver candelabras, fine linens and gourmet food. They’re even judged for a coveted

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prize, “Best in Show.” For the kids, there are pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides and stick horse races. Updates, ticket information and a full list of events can be found at geneseevalleyhunt.org.

Livingston County doesn’t need a specific event to showcase its traditional Americana charm. It can be found in the natural beauty of Letchworth State Park and the “forever green” Hemlock-Canadice State Forest. Its notable figures who helped shaped America, like Francis Bellamy, who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance; and Clara Barton, who founded the first chapter of the American Red Cross in Dansville, give our area a rich history. Complete information about Livingston County can be found by visiting FingerLakesWest.com.

The New York State Festival of Balloons in Dansville Photo by Bob Oswald

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The paddlers set off from East Shore Park near Ithaca in the early daylight hours of July 18, 2012. Photo by David Diaz

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Paddling on the Seneca River at Howland Island Photo by Andy Zepp

ur intrepid band of six conservationists and planners set out from Ithaca last summer with three goals: to get a firsthand look at shoreline conditions, visit local officials to discuss shoreline conservation and improvement projects and, simply, to enjoy ourselves. We were just south of Aurora when I started to wonder if paddling more than 100 miles in a kayak was as good an idea as it had originally seemed. Cayuga Lake is particularly wide there, and near the end of the first of our five days of travelling, strong headwinds and waves made us suspect that our destination of Long Point State Park was actually moving away from us to the north. Fortunately, we made our destination on that first day, and on to Wells College, where we were overwhelmed by their wonderful hospitality. We continued paddling the length of Cayuga Lake and beyond over the next days,

waking up early to take advantage of the lake’s early morning stillness.

Creaking locks and a long aqueduct At Cayuga Lake’s outlet, we passed through Mud Lock – the first of a series of canal locks that would gradually lower us more than 139 feet in the course of our descent to Lake Ontario. At each one, we paddled into these big steel boxes, waited for the clang of the doors to close, and then patiently held onto the side ropes until we were lowered to the right level – watching the zebra mussels on the side of the lock “spit” water at us as they were revealed by the diminishing waters. With a big creak, the doors would then open and we’d paddle on our way. Our passage through the Montezuma Wetlands and down the Seneca River was a lazy journey through placid and tame water. At one point, the Richmond Aqueduct emerged from the swampy forests like some ancient Roman ruin. Built to carry the Erie Canal over the Seneca River, it

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was the second-longest aqueduct constructed on the system. Though partially destroyed when the canal was rerouted to the Seneca, it remains an impressive sight. Around every bend of the river, the summer stillness was broken only by the flapping of a great blue heron and the splashing of a large carp. Occasionally, we greeted another kayak, motor boat or touring canal boat. Then, after a night of riverside camping, we enjoyed Baldwinsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Mill Inn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a charming spot located on an island in the midst of the Seneca River. At Three Rivers, where the Seneca and the Oneida join to create the Oswego, we noticed a hint of the north woods along the shore and a bit of a current in the river as we headed due north toward Oswego Harbor. Highlights of the Oswego included clear, cold riverside springs that were once the site of a bottling operation, and an impressive excavated cave that was reported to be used by either dairymen or rumrunners during Prohibition. Whatever its origins, stepping into that cave on a hot July day was like stepping into a walk-in cooler. On the fifth and last day of our trip, we enjoyed the company of other paddlers. We encountered a number of canal locks that, along with their associated dams, tamed what was once a raging whitewater river. We enjoyed paddling past wooded islands that gave this stretch a particularly wild feel. Our entrance to the City of Oswego was dramatic. At one moment, we were paddling along through the forest. In the next moment, we were rounding a bend where we seemed almost perched above the city and a series of canal locks. We could almost taste the cold beer that awaited us, and so we eagerly paddled across the harbor to end our journey at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harbor-side park. After 110 miles, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d fallen into the rhythm of paddling. When we glimpsed a freighter in Oswego Harbor, I toyed with the idea of continuing the journey up Lake Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eastern shore. A glimpse of the choppy waters steered

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ince it was established in 1989, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has worked cooperatively with landowners and local communities to secure more than 15,000 acres of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scenic farmland, rugged gorges and majestic forests. In recent years, the Land Trust has focused on the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most precious land resource â&#x20AC;&#x201C; undeveloped shoreline. During the past two years alone, the Land Trust has dedicated the Van Riper Conservation Area and Whitlock Nature Preserve on Cayuga Lake, and established the Cora Kampfe Dickinson Conservation Area on Skaneateles Lake. The adjacent Van Riper and Whitlock properties feature 1,900 feet of wooded shoreline and extensive frontage on the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway (Route 89) in the Town of Romulus, Seneca County. An easy loop trail provides access to the lake, as well as a view of Wells Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spires in the distance. The site is a popular spot for birdwatchers, and fishing is allowed. A parking area is located on the east side of Route 89, and the Land Trust hopes to make the site a link in the proposed Cayuga Water Trail. The more rugged Cora Kampfe Dickinson Preserve features 1,300 feet of the Staghorn Cliffs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a dramatic feature of Skaneatelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eastern shore that is well known for its coral fossils. The cliffs tower over the lake in one of the least developed parts of the Finger Lakes. The best way to visit the site is by canoe or kayak, which can be launched at the south end of the lake. The Land Trust also offers periodic naturalist-led field trips to the site. The Land Trust is now working on the acquisition of a 390-foot cove beach on the eastern shore of Canandaigua Lake. This rare stretch of shoreline is associated with a 68-acre parcel that features extensive woodlands bordering New York Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bare Hill Unique Area. The Trust intends to retain the shoreline as a link in the proposed Canandaigua Lake Water Trail, while conveying the hillside forests to the state as an addition to its Unique Area. These are just a few of the projects the Land Trust is working on. Additional information about these sites and other natural areas that are open to the public may be found at fllt.org, or by calling 607-275-9487.

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Ithaca: A City for Foodies by Jon Ulrich

thaca, NY – Ten Square Miles Surrounded by Reality” reads a popular bumper sticker here. Anyone who has ever descended the hills overlooking this sleepy town can attest that the view alone is perception altering. Beneath the watchful eye of

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Cornell University’s clock tower rests the Downtown Commons, a pedestrian mall that serves as Ithaca’s cultural epicenter. Home to artisans, booksellers and restaurateurs, it stands as a bastion of progressive enterprise. In terms of eateries, the commons offers a multitude of options. In fact,

last summer, Ithaca was named one of eight “Best American Small Towns for Foodies” by bootsnall.com, a one-stop indie travel guide. In 2010, Ithaca was sixth on a list by Bon Appétit magazine of “America’s Foodiest Towns” (population under 250,000). Atomic Lounge, located on the

The Moosewood Restaurant is celebrating 40 years of service.

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west end of the commons, is known for its Allan H. Treman State Marine Park array of cocktails, 34 13 gourmet flatbread Ithaca pizzas and live music. Ithaca Commons Patrons can enjoy dining in the restaurant’s outdoor European-style alley. 79 The restaurant 13A N sources local vendors 96B 96 including Tree Gate Farm, a family owned diversified farm on Ithaca’s West Hill; and Lively Run Goat Dairy in Interlaken. For dessert connoisseurs, Madeline’s on the east end of the commons offers more than 18 selections of after-dinner indulgences. Pastry Chef Teresa Hutchins oversees the menu, which includes strawberry rhubarb cobbler, Tiramisu and Viennese walnut cake. Madeline’s is also celebrated for its Euro-Asian entrees, spirits and cosmopolitan decor. Taste of Thai, near the commons’ center, serves up some of 89

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Ithaca’s downtown is a location that offers a variety of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Photos courtesy Kristian S. Reynolds

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Fine Line Bistro is another popular restaurant in Ithaca. Photo courtesy Kristian S. Reynolds

the city’s most sought-after Asian cuisine. Patrons can savor the best of the Orient, including a variety of curries, soups and salads. The restaurant’s success has inspired the introduction of a second location on Meadow Street.

Moosewood’s milestone The Moosewood Restaurant, now in its 40th year, has stood at the forefront of Ithaca’s culinary movement. In 1993 it was recognized by Bon Appétit as one of the most influential restau-

rants of the 20th century. It has since earned international renown. “Moosewood Restaurant made it possible to cook creatively on a vegetarian diet; they made a mark on American culture with their ideas about eating,” says Brenda Marston, curator for the Collection of Regional History at Cornell’s Kroch Library. The restaurant’s name comes from a book on self-reliance, first published in 1970, called Notes to Myself, written by minister and counselor Hugh

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Stein and Hirsch attribute Moosewood’s longevity to its awardwinning and bestselling cookbooks. “They expanded the whole picture,” Hirsch says. “We were no longer a regional phenomenon.” “In the beginning, cooks scribbled these recipes in the kitchen,” Stein says. “Word-of-mouth and the success of our cookbooks contributed to our notoriety.” Published in response to consumer demand, Moosewood has 12 books in circulation, two of which – Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home and Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites – have earned the prestigious James Beard Award. In September, the restaurant’s 13th cookbook, Moosewood Restaurant Favorites, will be published by St. Martin’s Press. Its content was generated from previous cookbooks, and highlights many of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. One percent of all royalties from the sale of the book will be donated to Healthy Food for All, a partnership of family owned farms whose aim is to make fresh, locally grown produce accessible to households with limited incomes. For more information about Moosewood Restaurant, visit moosewoodcooks.com or call 607-273-9610.

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Ithaca: A City for Foodies Prather. It’s fitting, then, that the restaurant committed to a sustainable model – one that included the use of regional foods – long before the term “locavore” was coined. Moosewood’s menu changes daily based on what’s local, fresh and in season. Lunch is updated by 11:15 a.m.; dinner by 5:15 p.m. One dinner entrée, “Navajo Stew” served in April, featured “local Potenza Farm organic black turtle beans, sweet potatoes, colorful bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes, simmered with smoky chipotles, cumin and cilantro; served with vegan cornbread and sour cream.” e’ve always sourced local purveyors,” says Wynnie Stein, a member of the “Moosewood Collective” – 14 women and five men – who own and operate the restaurant, and help write its famous cookbooks. ”Customers expect our components to be fresh.” Today, Moosewood’s local partners include Fall Creek Produce, Ithaca Bakery, Cayuga Pure Organics and Ithaca Soy, among others. The restaurant also offers regional wines and beer. “Part of our mission,” notes David Hirsch, another member of the collective, “has been to shine a light on the ways you can create vegetarian meals that are nutritious, while maintaining a good source of protein. We want to provide something more extravagant than what you’d make at home. “We’ve done a nice job of popularizing tofu,” he adds. “You have to think of it like a chameleon. It can assume many different guises depending on how you season it.” Moosewood is located in the DeWitt Mall, a renovated brick schoolhouse on the corner of Seneca and Cayuga streets. In the 1990s, the restaurant expanded, more than doubling its space. The dining room is voluminous, with high ceilings and abundant natural light. During the summer months, outdoor patio seating is available. The restaurant prides itself on bountiful portions. One thing’s for certain – if you dine at Moosewood, you won’t leave hungry.

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During Elmiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street Painting Festival, art is all around â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from dozens of masterpieces evolving right before your eyes as artists take to the streets with chalk in hand to fine regional crafts and artwork of numerous vendors. Photo courtesy Elmira Downtown Development

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Downtown Elmira: More Than Expected by Marcia Tinker

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3. Participants enjoy themselves during the Dixieland Jazz Festival. Photo courtesy Elmira Downtown Development

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Downtown Elmira ith the Chemung River flowing through its downtown, the picturesque city of Elmira offers a wide range of fun summer activities. It’s a perfect place to visit for a day, or a weekend-long family staycation. Funfilled festivals, a famous farmers market, specialty shops and wonderful museums burst with history and art. Summer begins with the opening of Wisner Market in historic Wisner Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday. For the past 17 years, it’s offered fresh produce, flowers, candles, and arts and crafts. The market’s “Lunch in the Park,” serving specialties from many well-loved Elmira Restaurants, has become famous. Visitors – about 20,000 each summer – enjoy their food in the serene atmosphere of the park. On July 12 through 14, downtown streets become the canvas for more than 100 artists who participate in the annual Elmira Street Painting Festival. With chalk in hand, they create masterpieces right before your eyes. Adding to the celebration of creativity are regional crafts and artwork for sale. Now in its sixth year, the festival will feature pop-up galleries, live music and a costume contest on Friday night. Come for the weekend to sample Finger Lakes wine and downtown Elmira restaurants. They offer Italian, Chinese, Mexican and American cuisines. On August 17, come for the toetapping Dixieland Jazz in Wisner Park from noon to 6 p.m. This jazz bash of music, dancing and community features a spectacular lineup of musicians from Buffalo, Rochester, Ithaca and Elmira. Great food, drink, arts and crafts, and more surprises await. Admission is free, but bring chairs and blankets, plus your dancing shoes and love of music. The season kicks off on May 18 with the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure. Another race, Girls on the Run 5k, will be held on June 8, and a Stiletto Sprint will be held on October 4.

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ble from anywhere. To download the tour with a map, go to the tour website woodlibrary.org/audiotour. Hear the audio by pressing the play symbol on the picture included in each post. Don’t have a mobile device? No problem, says Ron Kirsop, assistant director and adult services librarian of Wood Library. A technology grant provided the library with five iPods loaded with the audio portion of the tour. Anyone Take a business 18 years or older district audio can borrow one tour accompanied by a What better tour brochure as way to explore long as they have a Canandaigua’s valid Wood Library Main Street than card. The library by taking a walkalso offers free CDs ing tour? With the loaded with the city’s centennial tour, which can be A present-day view of Main Street in celebration as the Canandaigua. used on a car impetus, Photo courtesy VisitFingerLakes.com stereo. “We wanted Canandaigua’s to give as many options as possible,” Wood Library partnered with the says Kirsop. Ontario County Historical Society to For more information, visit Wood create a self-guided audio tour of the Library’s website woodlibrary.org, or call city’s Historic Business District. 585-394-1381. Downtown Canandaigua’s busy South Main Street boasts an appealing array of historic architecture fronted by Read & do more For Canandaigua City Historian wide sidewalks. Adaptive reuse has Lynn Paulson’s regular columns and insured the survival of many of the other centennial stories, go to the largely 19th and early 20th century Messenger Post website, MPNnow.com, buildings. The former firehouse of the Erina Hose Company on Niagara Street and click on the “Canandaigua Centennial” hotlink at the top of the once served to protect the local citihome page. zenry, but, today, has been transFor more Centennial activities, go formed into Angelic Dreamz, a retail to the City of Canandaigua’s official establishment. website, canandaiguanewyork.gov, and The new audio tour was accomclick on “2013 Centennial Celebration” plished with help from nearby Finger at the bottom of the left menu bar to Lakes Community College, where narsee the full “Calendar of Events.” Like ration from a written brochure was Canandaigua Centennial on Facebook recorded by community leaders. The (facebook.com/CanandaiguaCentennial) tour includes 18 locations, beginning for updates, fun facts, history, photos, with the stately Ontario County Court contests and more. For further details, House. After the audio was paired with please call 585-394-0787, ext. 1. historic photos, the digitized tour was uploaded to the web, making it accessiFunded by a federal grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the engaging exhibit will appeal to school age children and adults alike. For more information, visit ochs.org, or call 585-394-4975. The Ontario County Historical Society Museum is located at 55 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

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Founded & owned by Carl Fribolin

A Wine for Every Taste!

Start your wine tour with us or enjoy an afternoon on our patio. Live music every other Saturday!

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Naples - Wineries, Artists, Theater and more MONICA’S PIES Famous for our Grape Pies Available Year Round

Local fruits to luscious creams we have your favorite! Call to order yours!

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A variety of pies available daily also chicken pot pies, quiche, jams, jellies & gifts.

Naples, NY 585-534-9257

Open 7 days a week, 9AM-6PM 7599 Rte, 21, Naples

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Largest open air market in the Finger Lakes • Beautiful Spring & Summer Flowers • Quality Fruits & Vegetables Picked Fresh Daily • Fresh baked pies, cookies & breads • NYS Maple Syrup, Honey, Cheddar Cheese • 100s of Jams & Jellies • Fall Brings Grape Goodies • Nancy’s Gift Shop Open May - October Daily 8:00am-7pm S. Main Street, Naples 585-374-2380 www.josephswaysidemarket.com TRAVEL ISSUE 2013 ~

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Flint Creek Campground A Family Campground 1455 Phelps Rd. Middlesex, NY

Reconnect with family and friends. Share an adventurous yet relaxing outdoor vacation where there’s something for everyone. Seasonal, weekly or daily rates, Full hook-up, Water/Electric and tents sites available

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Hejamada Campground & RV Park PO Box 429, Montezuma, NY 13117

Located in the Finger Lakes Region Come see why we’re the ideal campground for caravans, jamborees, group functions, families and individual campers.

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Al Fortunato - Furniture maker ......63.....607-240-1046 ......alfortunato.com Alternative Carbon Energy Systems............................76.....585-935-7186 ......aces-energy.com

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Humane Society of Schuyler County........................75.....607-210-4263 ......schuylerhumane.org Inn at the Finger Lakes..................61.....315-253-5000 ......innatthefingerlakes.com

Antique Revival .............................15.....800-780-7330 ......antiquerevival.com

The Inn on the Lake ......................69...585-394-7800 ........theinnonthelake.com

Arnot Health..................................C4.....607-737-4499 ......arnothealth.org/walk-in-care

I-Wood-Care..................................37.....800-721-7715 ......iwoodc.com

Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes ........73.....607-962-5871 ......eARTS.org

The Jewelbox ...............................61.....800-711-7279 ......ithacajewelbox.com

Aurburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission ........74.....315-258-9820 ......tourauburnny.com

Kendal at Ithaca ............................21.....800-253-6325 ......kai.kendal.org

Balloons Over Letchworth.............8.......585-493-3340 ......balloonsoverletchworth.com

Larry’s Latrines .............................13.....607-324-5015 ......larryslatrines.com

Belhurst ........................................59.....315-781-0201 ......belhurst.com

Liberty Balloon ..............................76.....800-777-2FLY(2359)

Belhurst Estate Winery .................15.....315-781-0201 ......belhurst.com

Livingston County Tourism............3.......800-538-7365 ......fingerlakeswest.com

Canandaigua Downtown Merchants ..................18..... ............................downtowncanandaigua.com

Longview ......................................69.....607-375-6320 ......ithacarelongview.com

Cayuga County Tourism ................28.....800-499-9615 ......tourcayuga.com

Madison County Tourism ..............37..... ............................madfoods.com

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail ................27.....800-684-5217 ......cayugawinetrail.com

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney ......7.......607-772-3491 ......morganstanleyindividual.com/ robert.deer/

Chemung Canal Trust ....................31.....800-836-3711 ......chemungcanal.com

Jim’s Equipment Repair ................36.....607-527-8872 ......jimsequipment.com Keuka Family Dentistry .................32.....607-776-7656 ......gls@keukafamilydentistry.com libertyballoon.com

The Loomis Barn...........................79.....800-716-2276 ......loomisbarn.com

Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce .................23.....315-462-8200 ......cliftonspringschamber.com

Naples Open Studio Trail...............75..... ............................naplesopenstudiotrail.com

Cobtree Vacation Rentals..............55.....315-789-1144 ......cobtree.com

Pennisi Fine Furniture....................54.....315-857-7972 ......pennisifinefurniture.com

Cortland County CVB ....................19.....607-753-8463 ......cortlandtourism.com

Quail Summit ................................27.....585-396-1010 ......quailsummit.com

Cricket on the Hearth ....................75.....585-385-2420 ......cricketonthehearth.com

Rochester Folk Art Guild ...............79.....585-554-3539 ......rfag.org

Custom Brewcrafters....................71.....585-624-4386 ......custombrewcrafters.com

Rosamond Gifford Zoo ..................71.....315-435-8511 ......rosamondgiffordzoo.org

Dockcraft ......................................53.....585-734-7374 ......dockcraft.com

Roseland Waterpark......................20.....585-396-2000 ......roselandwaterpark.com

Downtown Ithaca Alliance............33.....607-277-8679 ......downtownithaca.com Eastview Mall ...............................24.....585-223-4420 ......eastviewmall.com

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center .....................................33.....315-255-1553 ......myartcenter.org

Esperanza Mansion .......................32.....866-927-4400 ......esperanzamansion.com

Seneca County Chamber ..............10.....800-732-1848 ......fingerlakescentral.com

FingerLakes1.com .........................30.....315-712-0104 ......fingerlakes1.com

SignLanguage Inc..........................59.....585-237-2620 ......signlanguageinc.com

Ferris Hills .....................................45.....585-393-0410 ......ferrishills.com

Six Mile Creek Vineyard................75.....607-272-9463 ......sixmilecreek.com

Finger Lakes from Space Poster ...74.....800-331-7323 ......atwatervineyards.com

Smith Boys ...................................9.......585-374-2384 ......smithboys.com

Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival...............54.....800-457-8897 ......FingerLakesMTF.com

Sonnenberg...................................2.......585-394-4922 ......sonnenberg.org

Finger Lakes Plein Air Festival ......55.....585-234-6032 ......CanandaiguaArts.com

Starkey’s Lookout .........................13.....607-678-4043 ......starkeyslookout.com

First Flight Elmira ..........................20.....800-200-8844 ......fflt.com

Strathallan.....................................47.....585-461-5010 ......strathallan.com

Five Star Bank ..............................70.....877-226-5578 ......five-starbank.com

Timber Frames ..............................12.....585-374-6405 ......timberframesinc.com

Gallery 54......................................80.....315-685-5470 ......gallery54cny.com

Walnut Hill Farm ...........................25.....585-746-1080 ......walnuthillfarm.org

Granger Homestead ......................12...585-394-1472 ........grangerhomestead.org

Waterloo Premium Outlets............C2.....315-539-1100 ......premiumoutlets.com

Greater Rochester International Airport ......................5.......585-753-7020 ......monroecounty.gov

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel............C3.....607-535-6116 ......watkinsglenharborhotel.com

Grossman’s Garden & Home.........63.....585-377-1982 ......grossmans.com

Yancey’s Fancy .............................79.....585-599-4448 ......yanceysfancy.com

One World Goods..........................36.....585-387-0070 ......owgoods.org

Spa Apartments............................70.....315-462-3080 ......spaapartments.com

Wine Trail Properties.....................29.....866-456-8004 ......winetrailproperties.com

Halco.............................................14.....315-946-6200 ......halcoheating.com Halsey’s Restaurant ......................80.....315-789-4070 ......halseysgeneva.com

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Handwork .....................................52.....607-243-9400 ......handwork.coop

Accommodations..........................Pgs. 94-95

Hangar Theater .............................73.....607-273-8588 ......hangartheatre.org

Camping........................................Pg. 88

Helendale Dermatology .................11.....585-266-5420 ......helendaledermatology.com

Canandaigua ................................Pg. 81

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art..............................79.....607-255-6464 ......museum.cornell.edu

Culture & Attractions ....................Pgs. 84-85

Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca ...............4.......877-STAY-HGI ......ithaca.hgi.com

Real Estate for Sale ......................Pgs. 82-83

Historic Cazenovia Business District...........................53.....315-655-9243 ......cazenovia.com

Seneca Lake Wine Trail ................Pg. 86

Holiday Inn - Ithaca.......................61.....607-272-1000 ......hiithaca.com

Wineries ......................................Pgs. 92-93

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Naples ..........................................Pg. 87

Shopping & Services ....................Pgs. 90-92

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Bowes Roof Cleaning

A full service, warm and inviting family restaurant, serving roast beef, turkey, corned beef in hot sandwiches, as well as soups, chili, burgers and fresh cut fries.

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Architectural Salvage Warehouse 212 Center St. Ithaca, NY

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www.fingerlakescoffee.com 800-420-6154

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Farmington Corner of Routes 96 & 332 (CVS Plaza) 585-742-6218

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Gifts, Antiques & Home Décor and WHISTLE STOP ANTIQUE CENTER 10am-5pm Tues thru Sun • Closed Mon 6355 Knickerbocker Road • off 104 in Ontario

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Two Floors of Distinctive Gifts, Including Our Year ’Round Seasonal Shops Normal Business Hours Mon-Sat Open Sundays in December 2 West Main Street, Clifton Springs 315-548-4438

MAKE YOUR OWN WINE www.101winemaking.com

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Over 700 REAL LOG HOMES Built in the Finger Lakes Area Since 1971.

Call for Monthly OPEN HOUSES www.loghomeguy.com www.realloghomes.com

Call Ed Schoen • 315-946-4360

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Fall Bright, The Winemakers Shoppe Keuka Lake 10110 Hyatt Hill, Dundee, NY 607-292-3995

Heron’s Roost Gift Shop

Unique gift items including candles, bath soaps, walking sticks, bird baths and feeders, wind chimes, lavender scented items, tee shirts, wine accessories, books, cards, teas and tea pots, CD's, custom gift baskets

Hand-made alpaca items from the fiber of our own resident alpacas "Eli, Eugene, Bo and Nyaki"

Blushing Rose

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11 William Street PO Box 153, Hammondsport, NY 14840

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Copper Beacons Herb Shop

Our specialty is organic culinary and decorative herbs Fresh herbs / Dried herbs and spices Specialty teas / tea accessories Herbal products / crafts Plus much more Come visit the Farm

3883 County Rd. 143, Trumansburg, NY 14886 Thu - Sat 11A.M. to 5 P.M â&#x20AC;¢ 607-387-5240 ecollins@FLTG.net â&#x20AC;¢ www.copperbeacons.com North of the village of Trumansburg, left off Rt. 96

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Continued from page 96)

Located off of Canandaigua Lake, CMAC’s setting, hospitality offerings and top-tier talent makes for a one-of-akind experience. Offerings include VIP tents and packages, wine sold by the bottle, craft beers and a variety of foods by local vendors that all meet the community’s needs and budgets. The venue is operated by SMG and the shows are booked through industry renowned promoter, The Bowery Presents. In recent years, CMAC has attracted sold-out shows and top-notch musical performers such as: Dave Matthews,

Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Lady Antebellum, Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons, Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. CMAC also hosts community events and fundraisers, graduations, musical theatre, dance, ballet and children’s activities in addition to being the summer home of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. CMAC is looking forward to another bright season in 2013 as they celebrate their 30th anniversary under the stars.

Taughannock Farms Inn Memorable Dining 22 Exquisite Guest Rooms with a spectacular view of Cayuga Lake

The Jewel of the Finger Lakes Rt. 89, Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg

(607) 387-7711 • www.t-farms.com

2013 Line-Up May 24 ..........CMAC’s Rockin’ Anniversary Party (community event) May 30 ..........Luke Bryan’s Dirt Road Diaries Tour with Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line June 7 ...........The Lumineers with Cold War Kids and J Roddy Walston and The Business June 22 ........Kings of the Mic Tour: LL Cool J with Ice Cube, Public Enemy and De La Soul July 3.............Celebrate America with the RPO July 13...........FUN. with special guests Tegan and Sara July 17...........Def Leppard with special guest Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators July 19...........Furthur July 20 ..........Steely Dan July 26 ..........The Avett Brothers with special guests Grace Potter and The Nocturnals July 27 ..........Under the Sun Tour featuring: Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon and Fastball July 28 ..........One Republic July 31...........The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band featuring special guest The London Souls August 1 .......Garrison Keillor’s Radio Romance Tour 2013 with Sara Watkins August 9.......Keith Urban with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch August 21 ....Kenny Chesney with Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves

Bristol Views Bed & Breakfast

For show announcements and more information visit cmacevents.com • Facebook.com/cmacfan 6932 County Rd. 12 Naples, NY 14512 West Ave.

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Glen Motor Inn

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Filigree Inn Newly Renovated

5406 Bristol Valley Road Canandaigua, NY 14424

Step out of the ordinary. Experience the unique. Indulge your senses. 585-229-5460 • www.filigreeinn.com

Finger Lak es M ill Creek Cabins 2382 Parmenter Road Lodi, NY 14860

607-582-7673 Two, fully furnished, pet friendly cabins nestled on 42 secluded acres near the national forest and wine trails. Available year round.

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Welcome to the Ramada Geneva Lakefront. Breathtaking Seneca Lake Views 148 Spacious Guestrooms, Suites & Fully Accessible Rooms Fitness Center & Indoor Cool Down Pool The Pier House Restaurant for Lakefront & Patio Dining Grapevine Cocktail Lounge Lakeview Ballroom & Meeting Facilities Complimentary High-speed Internet & Business Center Concierge Services Easily Accessible from NYS Thruway Exit 42

41 Lakefront Drive • Geneva, NY 14456 315-789-0400 • www.GenevaRamada.com

Motel and Restaurant

Breathtaking View From Every Room Exceptional Service and Outstanding Food Casual Comfort Centrally Located Franzese Family Owned and Operated since 1937 1 mile north of Watkins Glen on State Route 14 607-535-2706 www.glenmotorinn.com “The only thing we overlook is Seneca Lake!”

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Day Trip

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Hot entertainment comes to Canandaigua’s CMAC onstellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) is the premier venue for summer entertainment in the Finger Lakes. CMAC is known for hosting a diverse line-up of top touring acts and their expansive food and beverage offering, including selections of Constellation Brands wines. Since its inception, CMAC has become the place to be on a summer night in the Finger Lakes. Marvin Sands, founder of Canandaigua Wine Company, realized the important role that the arts and culture play in the quality of a community. In 1983, he, along with other community leaders, founded the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center,

located on the Finger Lakes Community College Campus. In early 2005, a group of community leaders met with Richard Sands, Chairman of Constellation Brands, and Rob Sands, President and CEO of Constellation Brands, to discuss how their leadership, along with others in the community, might pull together in continuing Marvin’s dream and ensuring that the center would not “go dark.” It was then that Constellation took a leadership role in forming the Friends of CMAC, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. This group worked together to keep the center’s “lights

by Lynn Freida on.” The Friends of CMAC are local companies, organizations, individuals and public officials who have invested their time, talent and expertise in keeping the music alive in our region. Newly renovated in 2006, this $13.5 million facility is the result of a privately-funded undertaking through the sale of 54 VIP boxes. Constellation Brands secured the naming rights. This state-of-the-art facility nurtures the arts for the community and provides the ultimate venue for music and entertainment. CMAC features 5,000 covered seats and lawn seating for up to 10,000 guests. (Continued on page 94)

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