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Hello, all, It is a joy to be saying hello to everyone reading our #ExploreCorning area guide. Our downtown, Corning’s Gaffer District, has always been known as a welcoming place built on equal parts ingenuity, tradition, community pride, and determination.

As we worked to pull together the stories for this edition, I couldn’t help but reflect on how true this still is. We have started to feel more confident about the postpandemic future. According to most travel and tourism sources, the pent-up demand for getting back to exploring and enjoying this country in person is at an all-time high. Our downtown is waiting with our deepest appreciation for your return—or first—visit. Our small businesses, the lifeblood of the local economy, have always valued our customers. Although in our wildest imaginations we could not have anticipated the complete shutdown of 2020 or the uncertainty of the two years that followed, the steadfast determination of our business owners and the tremendous support of those who decided to Shop Local throughout the pandemic kept the doors open.

As I write, we are less than six weeks away from cutting the glass ribbon to return to our first, full, in-person GlassFest event the weekend of May 26 to 29. Then we’ll roll right into the most robust event schedule of our Summer in Downtown series, starting with our top-rated Farmer’s Market, live concerts, Storytime for Kids, Drivein Movie night, community days, including a Kid’s Power Wheels Challenge, and so much more. Follow that with our fall events series, then wrap up the year with our Crystal City Christmas events. To say that we are excited is the understatement of the century! We are so elated to welcome you all back and to introduce newcomers to one of the most incredible places in this country to make memories.

Check out our website at GafferDistrict.com and follow us on social media to see why you’ll want to begin your exploration of this region right here.

We cannot wait to welcome you,

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CMOG Fire and Vine Exhibit In an area of the world that regularly amazes visitors with both the quality of its artisanal beverages and the artistry of glassmakers, the two come together at Fire and Vine, one of this year’s exhibits at the Corning Museum of Glass.

Not surprisingly, glass technology and winemaking evolved interdependently. In ancient times, when the fermented juice of grapes was used in religious rituals as well as celebratory occasions, it might be served in a special vessel made for the purpose. Glass, a precious commodity, is impermeable and remaines unaffected by the acids and sugars in wine, providing a superior experience for those tasting it.

Jump forward a few thousand years to advances in glassmaking allowing for the production of larger pieces, like glass bottles, which could be sealed with cloth and wire— and eventually cork—extending the life of wine after fermentation. Those first squatty glass bottles were designed to sit securely on a table, their dark colors further preserving the wine inside. Glass is used for a variety of winemaking tools, from the refractometers used to determine the sugar content of grapes prior to harvest to the instrumentation winemakers use to monitor many aspects of fermentation as grapes become wine. Even the “wine thief,” a narrow tube used to extract small samples of wine from a vat or barrel, can be made of glass. An impractically elaborate one can be seen at the show.

The exhibit features several displays of wine glasses. While earlier wine vessels flared open at the tops, connoisseurs discovered this diminished their enjoyment of fine wines by allowing the aromas to dissipate. A carefully made glass allows the wine drinker to experience the multiple sensory pleasures of wine—its color, flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel—as well as the joyful clink of glasses touched together in celebration.

The variety of wine glasses is itself also a nod to the innovations of glass artisans, whose craft is applied to making the useful also beautiful. See more at the museum this season, not forgetting to visit the Hot Shop to watch unique works of glass being made, and the lower level gift shop to find a variety of handmade glass to take home.

The museum is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day, closing at 5 p.m. the rest of the year. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online at cmog.org, where they’ll also find admission prices, current shows, and other information. Or call (800) 732-6845. ~Karey Solomon 12

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Downtown Movies & Music Remember being a kid and going to the drive-in movie with your family during the summer? The thrill of being out in the warm air, those monster boxes of candies, and the smell of popcorn? If you were really lucky, your uncle brought his pickup and you got to flop on blankets in the bed and maybe even fall asleep before the credits. Then you appeared in your own bed the next morning as if by magic.

Corning’s Gaffer District wants to bring back that experience. In partnership with the Corning Credit Union, the Palace Theater and the Steuben County Library are offering families an old-fashioned summertime treat. On July 29 and August 12, folks are invited to park at the credit union, and, for the bargain price of ten dollars per car, you get a bag of popcorn, four bottles of water, and the chance to watch movies on a large outdoor screen. Start time of the movie is dependent on the time of sunset, of course. Tickets will go on sale about a month before each event.

The movies are family-friendly, chosen by the staff at the Palace Theater depending on how the summer blockbuster lineup is looking. A little cooperation from Mother Nature, and the evening can turn into something to be long remembered.

Additionally, “Music in the Square,” at Centerway Square (114 Pine Street) returns with open air concerts Thursdays in July and August. The music can range from rock, blues, gospel, and swing to Latin, salsa, country, jazz, or just-for-kids. It’s an accompaniment to shopping, dining, a little impromptu dancing—or just hanging out.

“Corning has the perfect small-town vibe, which we love to celebrate in the summer,” says Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of the Gaffer District. “This is a classic way to come together as a community and enjoy a simple experience that makes such fun memories.”

For more information on this, and all the events in the Gaffer District this summer, bookmark gafferdistrict.com/events/annual-events-festivals/summer-in-downtowncorning on your favorite device and check back frequently. ~Maggie Barnes 14

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Wendy Red Star at The Rockwell Native American artist Wendy Red Star’s Accession, an exhibition born from her time as Artistin-Residence at the Denver Art Museum, speaks of the living heritage of the Crow Nation through photo collage. She juxtaposes the carefully hand-painted 1930s-era cards she discovered cataloging that museum’s holdings of indigenous American objects with present-day photographs she took of similar items in use near her home at the Crow Reservation in Montana during their traditional Crow Fair (held each August along the Little Bighorn River).

On display at the Rockwell Museum at 111 Cedar Street, May 28 through September 5, the exhibition “reanimates these objects by visually contextualizing them within their original purpose,” according to Kirsty Buchanan, curator of exhibitions and collections. “Red Star works across disciplines to explore the intersections of Native American ideologies and colonial structures, both historically and in contemporary society.” She adds, “Intergenerational collaborative work is integral to Red Star’s practice, along with creating a forum for the expression of Native women’s voices in contemporary art.”

“I felt a connection with the artists who created the work,” explains Wendy (above in one of her works), “and I was jealous of the time they got to spend with my ancestors’ materials…I am amazed by the similarities in the coupling of a photograph of a martingale on my daughter’s parade horse with a WPA artist’s brilliantly-crafted drawing of a beaded geometric martingale from the 1930s.”

A sister exhibition at the Kids Rockwell Art Lab at 36 East Market Street, half a block from the main building, features what Kate Swanson, interpretation and public engagement educator, says includes “a wonderful array of historic photographs of the 1880 Crow Peace Delegation transformed into life-size, standing cutouts.” This exhibition, originally curated by the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts, opens June 18.

“We think of the museum as the place where you get inspired, and the lab as the place where you can be creative and hands-on,” Kate says, describing the experience as intended for adults with children. The purchase of a Rockwell admission includes entry to both spaces, with each enhancing the other.

The main exhibition tells us about the ongoing life and culture of the objects documented. “This is such a rich history,” Kate says. “Wendy Red Star is a very communicative artist.” Learn more about this season’s happenings at rockwellmuseum.org or call (607) 937-5386.

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City of Pride There are many reasons why Corning is recognized as a place of diversity and inclusion for residents, while welcoming visitors from around the world. In January 2022, Vacationer.travel listed Corning as one of “22 Small LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” And it’s definitely a matter of Pride.

Organized in 2019, Corning Pride serves the LGBTQ+ and greater community with support, mentorship, and fun events—including several in June. On June 4, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the annual Corning Pride Car Parade will wend from Elmira in Chemung County to Corning in a caravan of decorated cars, finishing by winding through Market Street where other activities await.

The following week, on June 11 the Corning Pride Festival will be held at Riverside Centennial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an evening show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bethany Hammond, one of the organizers, says, “In 2019 there was a drag show, a poetry reading, and a scavenger hunt in the stores. Everything was positive and just about people being who they are.”

The parent of a gay teen, Bethany is the manager of Card Carrying Books, a feminist bookstore on Market Street. It’s become a safe space for gay kids as well as adults. While most schools have clubs for queer and questioning youth and their allies, it’s important to have venues outside school where a variety of voices can be heard and everyone has a place at the table, she says. It helps make Corning a place she wants to raise her children. “It’s nice to know my kids are safe.

It seems the community does come together when there are people who need an extra bit of love.”

In 2019, Corning Pride distributed rainbow windsocks to merchants, and they are still flying.

Some keep them up year-round, while others hang them outside in June in solidarity with Pride month. Pride members say the absence of a rainbow windsock or flag does not equal an absence of welcome.

Corning Pride’s mission states that the organization “stands with others for equity and justice and in denouncing racism, intolerance, and exclusion. We believe that taking this stand is not enough. We, alongside our diverse community, have been on a path to identify how to build the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into our nonprofit’s operations as we advance our mission.” It makes the future sound ever better and more inclusive. Find out more at corningpride.org. ~Karey Solomon

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Cool EMMF Concert at Corning Ice Rink What can you do with an ice rink when the weather warms up? If you are the City of Corning you combine forces with the Endless Mountains Music Festival to produce a free summer concert in the normally chilly locale at 400 Civic Center Plaza.

“We have long thought that the rink could be a more robust venue,” says Corning Mayor Bill Boland. Last Labor Day weekend, the city hosted a three-day event including a concert at the Corning Civic Center Plaza in the center of town, and all went well. In August 2022, EMMF will make a stop at the rink for a special concert, “Two for the Road,” a Corning Pops event featuring full orchestra and vocalist Anthony Nunziata. But what happens to the ice?

“In March, the ice is melted away, revealing a smooth concrete floor,” Mayor Boland says. “The space will hold 300 to 400 people comfortably. We’ve had smaller events on it before, but this concert will be something special.”

Indeed. Anthony Nunziata, a Broadway performer, is described as a “world-class pop singer,” and “an explosion of love and entertainment.” Like so many other musical greats, he will become a part of the unique experience of the EMMF that brings audiences into close contact with performers. The Civic Center Ice Rink joins a diverse menu of concert locations or the festival including churches, an airport, the Corning Museum of Glass, Mansfield University, and Cherry Springs State Park, renowned for its dark skies.

Mayor Boland says, “The concert we held in the rink previously was set up in the round. There really is space to do creative seating that enhances the audience experience. We’ve done small events in support of our summer parks program there, too.”

Anticipating another successful event with the EMMF concert, Mayor Boland says the rink will be thought of more frequently as a gathering place.

“In the future, we see the opportunity for the ice rink being a venue of choice for a wide range of events, including theater and concerts. On a nice spring, summer, or fall evening, it is really quite a lovely place to be.”

Plan to be there August 7 at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of rousing, toe-tapping Pops music.

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Days of Incandescence Break out that bustle! Grow those mutton chop sideburns! Every October, when the days get shorter, Corning celebrates light with The Days of Incandescence. In 2022, those days are October 20 through 31. Inspired by Corning’s creation of the first glass bulbs to house Thomas Edison’s electric lights, it’s part history, part Halloween spookiness, and all good times.

Most events are in the downtown area, many in the evening. Most are family-themed. Wearing a costume, particularly one of Victorian vintage, will enhance the experience. But while costumes are encouraged, they’re not required. “Last year quite a few were in period dress— some had better costumes than our actors,” notes Dave DeGolyer, of the Steuben County Visitors Bureau, one of the organizers.

Mysteries abound. A few will be explained by costumed actors leading downtown walking tours, as they point out sites important in nineteenth-century Corning and discuss historic events. Another mystery surrounds the origin of the now-iconic lightbulb shape after many failed attempts to house Edison’s glowing filaments. Legend has it a boy working in the glassblowing shop suggested the contours of the bulb, but researchers later learned three different men claimed to be that shop boy. This event is described in The Legend of the Gathers by Lafayette Watt, a picture book set in 1880s Corning.

Archibald, one of the book’s characters, is immortalized in “Archibald’s Libations Crawl,” an evening in which ticket-holding revelers may visit a variety of downtown venues to sample wine, brews, and other refreshments. Other events include a celebration at Riverside Centennial Park on Saturday, October 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., including live music and other activities. Several merchants will offer specials.

To hear a dramatic reading of The Legend of the Gathers or buy a copy, come to the Heritage Village at 59 W. Pulteney Street on October 29, where it will be read by the author. That day, Heritage Village is hosting additional special events, culminating in an evening investigation of the spirits of yesteryear—a program led by investigators from the Paranormal Association of the Southern Tier.

Activities and events are still being added. For a schedule of events, get a special edition 1880s newspaper from an actor haunting the Farmer’s Markets at the Park on October 20 and 27. Or plan ahead, book a walking tour, and find a schedule for the Days of Incandescence online at corningfingerlakes.com/events/days-of-incandescence. ~Karey Solomon 22

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J&T Auto Café After twenty years in the auto repair business, everything is coming up flowers for Tommy Perry. And coming up veggies. And Christmas trees. Having started J&T’s Auto Café at 5 Bridge Street, Tommy and his two mechanics lubed, repaired, inflated, and inspected until everything came to a crashing halt in March 2020. The pandemic caused the type of crash not even auto repair businesses benefit from. For the health of his employees and so they could collect unemployment, Tommy laid his workers off.

With time on his hands, he cleared some trees from his property. He didn’t burn wood himself, so drove it to a Mennonite farmer who could use it. “He said, ‘Have you considered selling hanging baskets?’” Tommy relates. “He took me back to see his greenhouse, and when I brought them to the store it really took off.” Thus, Leighton’s Greenhouse & Farm Market was born. It’s named for his father and daughter, both named Leighton.

Tommy and his mechanics are back servicing vehicles at the three-bay garage, as well as, starting May 1, selling plants and seasonal market items out of the other side of his building. Sourced from fourteen nearby Mennonite farms, you’ll find hanging floral baskets, bouquets, starter plants, seasonal fruits and veggies, and eggs. Make this your stop for fall pumpkins and mums, as well as Christmas trees and wreaths. Take note: produce is the only food available despite the name being J&T’s Auto Café. “I chose the name because it looked good on bar napkins,” Tommy chuckles.

Good humor and good service go together here. Customers appreciate the honesty, say they’re called with a diagnosis before the repair is completed, work is done fast, and the mechanics try to save them money. The website, jtsautocafe.com, includes their code of ethics and an appointment request button so you can schedule online. Lots of people take advantage of the contact-free drop-off and pickup.

The shop’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for auto service, and the farm market is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week May through December.

Of course, you can always call them at (607) 527-0975. Or just stop by their convenient location while your vehicle is actually making the mystery noise. ~Lilace Mellin Guignard 24

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Bethany’s Jewelry and Design Glass isn’t the only thing sparkling in the Gaffer District these days. If you’re looking for a special gift to commemorate a graduation or anniversary, wanting a custom piece, or generally enjoy browsing beautiful things, it’s time to check out one of the area’s newest gems: Bethany’s Jewelry and Design at 22 E. Market Street.

Owner Bethany Hawn says that for her, it’s all about the people. “I set myself apart from other jewelers by being committed to the customer experience,” she says. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces and aims to work with her clients to add personal touches and a sense of the unique.

In addition to custom jewelry, Bethany finds exceptional stock pieces to sell and offers appraisals, jewelry repair, and engraving. Her passion for colored gems allows her to showcase her talents and to seek out trends so there’s always something new and exciting in her cases, she says.

Bethany’s love of jewelry started early. Knowing the jewelry industry was her passion, she was educated at the Gemological Institute of America, becoming a graduate gemologist while working at Cummings Jewelers in Mansfield. When the owners retired, Bethany took over the business and launched the rebranded Bethany’s Jewelry and Design, relocating to her hometown of Wellsboro in 2019. In 2021, she decided to open in Corning’s downtown as well.

Managed by Peyton Loomis, the Corning location has been open since November. Bethany says, “I love that I have the opportunity to cultivate new relationships with the people of Corning.”

And as the jewelry industry has remained a constant in American history through wars and pandemics alike, she looks forward to providing beautiful keepsakes to commemorate her customers’ special moments. “It’s my favorite part of the job, to see a couple out and see she is wearing the earrings he chose or I helped him create just for her.”

Whether you’re looking for an exclusive gift, wanting to enhance a special outfit, or needing to repair a ring you’ve let go too long, Bethany’s is ready to show you their signature customer service and sparkle when you walk in their doors.

Learn more on her website, bethanysjewelry.com, find her on Facebook and Instagram, or call (607) 654-4288. ~Karin Knaus 26

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Rabbit Row Yarns & Haberdashery A riot of colorful yarns and a faint smell of lanolin greet the visitor to Rabbit Row Yarns & Haberdashery at 38 W. Market Street. Barbara Vassollo, like many of her customers, likes to unwind with knitting and crocheting. And embroidery. And spinning and mending and felting—“and eventually, weaving!” she adds enthusiastically. Her shop offers almost kaleidoscopic opportunities to discover a new skill or a different twist on an old one.

Like many yarn shop owners, Barbara often asks new customers what fiber arts they’re interested in. “All of them!” is a frequent answer. Barbara has what they need.

The shop contains thoughtfully chosen treasures, from locally handwoven baskets to a variety of bags for carrying projects-in-progress. There’s also a rainbow of wools, spun or unspun.

Look closer and you’ll see a bright felted scrubby with soap inside. “I’m thinking of teaching a class on that,” she says. She often teaches one-on-one classes and small group lessons for children and adults. An area with rocking chairs and fiber magazines at the rear of the shop offers a place to relax and knit, teach or learn.

Yarns at Rabbit Row tend to be identified in part by the breed of sheep the fleece comes from, where they were raised, and where the yarn was spun and dyed. “Where are your craft products coming from?” is something Barbara thinks everyone should ask. “This resonates with people, and I’m delighted to show it to them. It means if you buy something, it has a face.” And she knows most of those faces through personal contact. The majority are women specializing in some aspect of fiber production. This also means instead of contracting with a few large wholesalers to source the products she sells, she works with dozens of small business folk.

She does not stock synthetics, but only natural materials, sometimes naturally dyed. According to her website, she is “the only sustainably-sourced needle and fiber craft product shop in the region…Every item [is] selected for its sustainability and traceability so you can feel good about filling your project bag or gifting.”

Personal relationships also mean community involvement, like her recent participation in the National Knitathon, where yarn shops and knitters raised money to combat hunger. Locally, more than $2,000 was raised.

Find more information at rabbitrowyarns.com or call (607) 654-7883.

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AgeLess Spa The Skin Bar When the space at 85 W. Market Street was renovated for AgeLess Spa The Skin Bar, the original hardwood flooring was retained, as was the iconic brickwork. The huge cedar beams and the greenery of the foliage wall add to the sense of relaxation, while the chandeliers, soft music, and heated treatment beds remind clients this is their “me” time. “It brings the outside in, with the feeling of ‘okay, I can take a breath here,’” says Wes Wood, finance and marketing director for AgeLess.

Estheticians and medical personnel are poised to help clients with weight management, wellness, and skin health. “We’re classified as a medical spa,” Wes explains. This means you could make an appointment for a massage or a facial, “but our main focus is those luxurious advanced skin-care treatments.”

An hour-long hydrating facial can clear the pores, moisturize, and renew the skin’s natural glow. Those who need more might want to schedule laser hair removal or nano fractional resurfacing, the goal of which is to stimulate collagen production and help smooth acne scars, wrinkles, and sun damage. Cosmetic injections of Botox and dermal fillers can provide longerlasting rejuvenating effects.

“Everything is tailored to each individual’s skin type,” Wes says. “If someone has dry skin we do a ‘say goodbye to dry’ facial, which is also the first level of anti-aging facials. It’s all based on how much someone is looking to correct, or if they’re trying for a natural glow.” And it’s not just about the face—body contouring works on the rest of you with non-invasive radiofrequencies to dissolve fat cells and tighten the skin.

Appointments are needed, but walk-ins can explore the skin bar and, if time allows, meet with staff for a consultation. “All the staff are trained to look at your skin type, hear your skin concerns, and match you with products,” Wes says.

While the majority of clients are women, a significant number of men also come for skin care.

Education for self care is another important element, customized and detailed to the client’s needs. Consultations typically take about fifteen minutes, while the average client spends about an hour for a treatment. “You come in, you’re the center of attention, and we will cater to you,” Wes says.

AgeLess is currently open Mondays through Saturdays. Find hours, book an appointment, or learn about new products and treatments at agelessspas.com or call (607) 846-3962. ~Karey Solomon

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Iron Flamingo Barrel House Not long after the Iron Flamingo Brewery opened in 2014 at 196 Baker Street in Corning, the Mauer family knew they wanted to get a foot in the Gaffer District. “Within two years, we realized we needed more capacity than just a tasting room,” Nadia explains. After years of searching, they found what they were looking for and opened the Iron Flamingo Barrel House in the fall of 2021. She clearly enjoys working with her sons, Ben (above) and Adam, in this family business. Ben is the brewer but, she says, “The Barrel House is Adam’s baby.”

The spot they found is 54 W. Market Street, the building that once held Holmes Plate 54 and before that, Wet Goods Bar. It’s a perfect space for two brothers to share. Outside, two long black awnings with the name in large white letters perch over two large windows.

Beyond two front doors, a large U-shaped bar, made from lumber salvaged from an old barn, stretches back on two sides.

Tall tables made from barrels dot the floor, and industrial style stools line the wall. Other high-tops have glossy black walnut surfaces Ben and his father, Mark, repurposed. Building owners Edger Construction, from Elmira, did the renovation, keeping the original brick and feel of the place. The Barrel House harkens back to a former style of tap house, rustic and old-school.

There are twenty-four taps with Iron Flamingo beers from light to dark, and there’s usually a sour available. You can buy a crowler (thirty-two ounce can) of any beverage on tap or six packs. They’ve also begun making hard seltzers. With a New York Farm Brewers license, they’re allowed to serve New York wines and spirits.

The Barrel House kitchen opened in January with fun air-fried snacks on the weekends— fried pickles, pub fries, popcorn shrimp, and other rotating options. The kitchen is closed Monday through Thursday, and on those days they welcome well-behaved dogs.

Nadia says, “We’d like to see Ben and Adam establish themselves and have a solid, secure future in Corning. To leave their footprint.” It might be a webbed, three-toed footprint, but it seems certain they’ll leave one.

The Iron Flamingo Barrel House is open seven days a week. Check Facebook or ironflamingobrewery.com for hours or call (607) 936-4766. ~Lilace Mellin Guignard 32

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Bridges Bar & Grill If you visited Bridge Street ten or twenty years ago, you’d find nightlife rivaling that of Market Street, with sundry people bouncing back and forth between dance clubs, bars, and restaurants, and even enjoying a snack from the hot dog cart after last call. Though several staples of that area closed over the years, Jim and Becki Messner (above) and Justin and Stephanie Clark invested their energy into bringing back some excitement to Bridge Street with the aptly named Bridges Bar & Grill.

Located in the former Captain Morgan’s, Bridges’ owners knew with a little renovation and love the space could become amazing. Bridges Bar & Grill opened at 36 Bridge Street in January 2022.

This bar features handcrafted tables, space for private events, and outdoor seating. You can get a great cocktail, and on tap are a variety of beers from local craft IPAs to traditional domestics.

You won’t find just your typical bar and grill fare, either. Specialties include their signature Potato Bombs, breaded and fried balls of potato and cheese goodness in flavors like jalapeno, broccoli cheddar, garlic, and buffalo. When Thanksgiving feels too far away, you can even get a sweet potato and marshmallow bomb to satisfy your craving.

Among the unique and tasty standouts on the menu are big, juicy PB&J wings, bringing the flavors you love in the sandwich to something completely different. Becki says the fan favorite at Bridges is their Reuben sandwich, and Jim adds that the Rodeo Burger—topped with cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce, and an onion ring—is always popular. They’re proud to serve only top-quality half-pound sirloin burgers in a number of styles, including the Hangover Burger, topped with cheddar, hashbrowns, bacon, and an over-easy egg.

The menu also harks back to Bridge Street’s fabled late nights with a whole section on the menu devoted to hot dogs. Salads, sandwiches, and starters round out the menu, making this a good venue for families with kids as well.

Bridges is keeping things interesting with entertainment, too. Monday’s Trivia Night is a chance for friends to catch up and test their brains, while Karaoke Night on Friday gives shower and driver’s seat singers an opportunity to enjoy a cocktail or local craft beer before belting out some Taylor Swift or Journey classics. Saturday sees Bridges leaving music to the professionals, alternating between local bands and DJs. Find a menu on their Facebook page or call (607) 654-4214.

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Atlas Brick Oven Pizzeria What if you owned a pizzeria that used a brick oven and after sixteen years it needed to be replaced? And what if that entailed having the oven built in Italy, only to be taken apart so it could be shipped to New York, where a team of skilled workers would spend sixteen hours nonstop assembling the brick oven onsite? And what if, right after you had the new oven with its rotating deck installed, the entire world shut down? That’s exactly what happened in 2020 to Peter Bennet, owner of Atlas Brick Oven Pizzeria, located at 35 East Market Street. “We remodeled in January, and the world shut down in March,” Peter says.

A native of Elmira, Peter purchased the building and the business in 2007, three years after Atlas first opened its doors. He decided to keep the original name because “it was just easier that way,” jokes Peter. While the name stayed the same, there have been changes, like the completion of the second floor. “We added more seating upstairs, plus a full bar with eight beer taps. There’s Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with one dollar off drafts and specialty cocktails, and twenty percent off appetizers.” (Hint: try the Atlas Spicy Bloody Mary. Their secret is Cajun seasoning and pickle juice—but don’t tell them we told you.)

Pizza takes center stage, boasting thirty-two specialty pizzas, with the Atlas and Buffalo Wing varieties taking turns as the most popular. Topped with four meats and four veggies, the Atlas is a supreme pizza at its best. Looking for something different? Try the Maryland Blue Crab or the Sweet Ginger Shrimp for a nice change. Their “Pizza of the Day,” sold by the slice, is chosen by the opening chef, duties rotating between Jake, Jason, and Mick (above), and varies each day. (Mac & cheese pizza, anyone?) Atlas also offers an array of appetizers, subs, salads, and calzones.

“Our food speaks for itself. We use locally sourced ingredients, like basil and lettuce, whenever we can. And we’ve been successful,” Peter says. With the success of their Corning location, Peter opened a second Atlas pizzeria in Watkins Glen in 2017. “We rely on word of mouth. We’re the best kept secret in Corning,” Peter adds.

Atlas Brick Oven Pizzeria is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Find them online at atlaspizzeria.com or call (607) 962-2626 to place an order. ~Carolyn Straniere 36

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THURSDAYS JUNE–OCTOBER | RIVERFRONT PARK

Fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits, baked goods, flowers, plants, and more.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

JULY 29 & AUGUST 12 - CORNING CREDIT UNION PARKING LOT

An old-fashioned, family-friendly evening with FREE theater popcorn and beverages for each vehicle. Ticket information available at gafferdistrict.com

STORYTIME IN CENTERWAY SQUARE FREE

JUNE 7 & 21, JULY 5 & 19, AUGUST 2 & 16 | CENTERWAY SQUARE STAGE

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Celebrating its 41st year, the Guthrie Wineglass Marathon is a must-do destination race! Help us cheer on the runners as they cross the finish line.

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A day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our community. Stop at the Gaffer booth in Centerway Square for giveaways and information.

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Mud Creek Bison Ranch Long ago, western New York was known as the Wild West. Stop at Mud Creek Bison Ranch at 6130 Robie Road, Savona and you might think you’ve fallen through a time warp. Chris Comstock and his father Mike began in 2013 with just four animals but they’re now up to more than 300—and multiplying. Eventually, the Comstocks hope to re-introduce them to the Adirondacks area bison once called home.

Want a closer look? For five dollars, a carload of tourists may take a self-guided tour, driving slowly around the farm, admiring the white, pale gold, and dark brown bison. Stop and the animals will stare at you curiously—the entertainment goes both ways. But like any tour involving wild animals, observers must remain in the car. The bison are not to be approached, fed, or petted. Despite their soft and cuddly appearance, they have no intention of becoming domesticated.

Groups of up to four who want to extend their adventure and test their mettle can reserve a half-hour session in the “bull cage.” This eight-by-ten-foot cage is locked with participants inside, then brought to the pasture where the bulls graze. It’s an opportunity to get safely eye to eye. “It can be intimidating to be that close to such powerful animals,” says Chris Guild, who joined the enterprise in 2022.

“Bison meat is leaner than fish or chicken, with more protein than beef. It also has a more mineral flavor and less fat than beef,” Chris Comstock says. The farm butchers only a few of the young males annually.

Guests may visit the gift shop stocked with a variety of bison-related merchandise from snack sticks (bison jerky) to wearables, bison art, even yarn spun from bison and alpaca fleece, and a few items knitted from the yarn. Meat is also available for sale.

This spring, they’ve opened a related business, Bison View Cabins, where campers wanting an off-grid wilderness experience may enjoy their five just-built cabins. There’s no electricity or plumbing, but each small cabin boasts a propane heater, sleeping space for up to four people, a luxury porta-potty, firewood, and an opportunity to explore hiking trails and bison-watching—again, from a distance. The main ranch is open for visitors Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Find more information at mudcreekbison.com or call (607) 368-7471. ~Karey Solomon 38

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Bampa’s House Bampa’s House, an end-of-life comfort care facility at 170 E. First Street, opened its doors in September 2020 to welcome its first resident with twenty-four-hour care. The house is named in tribute to late Corning resident Jim Dugan, known as “Bampa” to his grandchildren.

The two beautiful residence rooms in this renovated Queen Anne Eastlake brick house feature en suite bathrooms. A private deck is large enough to allow a bed to be wheeled outside; one resident wanted to look at the stars and got that wish. Upstairs there’s a bedroom for the use of family members. Residents, their families, and volunteers also have the use of a kitchen.

“Whatever that person wants to eat, we will provide that,” says Joan Wilson, Jim Dugan’s sister, who put years of research, grant writing, and public speaking into the project and is still involved. “There’s no soup of the day. If they want filet mignon they can have it, if they want a cocktail, they can have a cocktail.”

Families of Bampa’s House residents are often astonished to learn their time here is free (Bampa’s House has four major fundraisers each year). “You want to die with respect, with peace, without your family stressed,” Joan says. “You don’t want them worried about financial burdens and your caregiving. We’re trying hard to take that away.” When a patient is comfortable, given pain management, and often surrounded by family, there’s an environment where important conversations can happen.

“It takes about thirty volunteers in four-hour shifts to support one resident,” says Dean Chatfield, director of Bampa’s House and also a nurse. “It’s a very peaceful, compassionate place.” Volunteers, always needed, are prepared with at least eight hours of training and apprenticeship. Dean is present during the day. There’s paid staff overnight. Nursing students who volunteer can earn course credit hours for their help.

What brings volunteers, residents, and families together at Bampa’s House is the celebration of life. “I tell volunteers this is better than a book club,” Joan says. “It becomes a whole network of incredible people and, yes, it is a happy place.” They are currently selling pavers to raise money for a Serenity Garden behind the house, where the pavers will be installed. Volunteer applications are available at bampahouse.org. Patients are eligible to apply if they live in Schuyler, Steuben, or Chemung counties. More information is available on Facebook and by calling (607) 654-4205. ~Karey Solomon 40

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Paddle the Chemung River At Painted Post, the Cohocton and Tioga Rivers merge to create the Chemung, fortyfive miles of gentle current—perfect for people who want to get on the water but don’t want to deal with rapids. There are some wave trains (a line of waves) that can give you a good splash yet won’t tip you over. The first stretch is one bridge after another. From this vantage, the river’s centrality to Corning is undeniable. Ahead on the right, the Little Joe Tower juts white and blue behind the geometrical trusses of the Bridge Street bridge.

Soon the angular roof of the Corning Incorporated World Headquarters lets paddlers know they’re in the heart of the Gaffer District. People walk their dogs on the Corning Riverfront Trail to the left. After passing under the walking bridge, the right bank becomes a concrete wall. On warm days, noise from Centennial Park may drift down. Then paddlers float under the Brisco Bridge, past geese and ducks, past the high school, and follow the river as it bends through East Corning, picking up speed and leaving buildings behind. The quiet and comparative wildness—eagle and osprey sightings—last until you reach Elmira and are as welcome as the water is cool.

The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, established in 2008, has worked to improve the river’s image in the community. During Hurricane Agnes in 1972, the Chemung crested at almost forty-one feet—above Corning’s flood protection levees. The city rebuilt, but its relationship with the river was left in shambles.

The Friends are working with other agencies to create a full-fledged blueway (a water trail).

This summer will be the second that Endless Mountain Outfitters offers Friends-arranged kayak trips. Last year eight trips ran with about twelve people each trip. Some folks had never paddled a river before.

This season kicks off on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, with the Agnes Flood Memorial Paddle. Other guided trips include the shuttle, the option to rent kayaks or BYOBoat, and fun destinations such as Four Fights Distilling in Corning and Diversion Brewing in Chemung.

Find a schedule of 2022 trips on the Friends website, chemungriverfriends.org, as well as a map of launch sites, safety information, links to current water levels, and other resources for those who want to plan their own river adventure. Friends of the Chemung River Watershed is located at 111 North Main Street in Elmira. Reach them at (607) 846-2242.

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Camp Bell Campground Location, location, location. The Camp Bell Campground at 8700 State Route 415 in Campbell, is situated between Bath, the southern door to the Finger Lakes, and Corning, the Glass City. It is just a ten mile drive from Camp Bell to the Gaffer District and the Corning Museum of Glass (where campers receive a discount). Seventeen miles takes you to Hammondsport, at the southern end of Keuka Lake. Whether hiking the gorge, watching the auto races, boating or fishing on Seneca Lake, the campground is thirty minutes from Watkins Glen. The many wineries and microbreweries of the Finger Lakes offer a rewarding day out.

There are also reasons to go nowhere at all and simply relax in place. Camp Bell offers a variety of family-friendly activities, a book exchange, an arcade, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, a volleyball court, miniature golf, a playground, and a heated pool.

They have recently added a mining sluice. Nightly bonfires are often accompanied by live music. Laundry facilities are available.

Camp Bell, established in 1972, offers many demonstrations and hands-on craft activities. The campground is known for its never-serious competitions in the evenings, including the classic egg toss and chariot races. They host a Christmas in August celebration, Summer Halloween, and a Sawmill Weekend.

Owned and operated by Ed and Carmen Marden, the campground’s mantra is, “It is the people who make the difference.” Ed says their goal is “to provide a safe, comfortable, enjoyable camping experience without breaking the bank.” In a typical year, they’ll see thousands of campers, including many who return annually. The season opens in May, and peak occupancies usually occur in July.

Camp Bell caters to RV, trailer, and tent campers, and they also offer three trailers and four cabins for rent. Well-behaved pets are welcome (they have a thirty-by-sixty-foot Doggy Park). Good Sam members and active military personnel receive discounts.

Reservations are strongly encouraged, as the campground gets busy on peak weekends.

Check their website, campbellcampground.com, or call them at (607) 527-3301. ~Chris Espenshade 44

3600 State Route 419 • WatkinS Glen, nY

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Craft brews made on site, can be enjoyed in our world famous, fully stocked “Tavern Room” bar offering 6 of our craft brews on tap. To-go craft brew available in Growlers and 6-packs!

Enjoy local favorites like Prime Rib and London Broil in the Spacious Dining Room. Check our website for breakfast and dinner hours.

Lodging is also available. Come stay in one of our many cabins or motel rooms at a reasonable price.

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Seneca Lodge “We try to keep it simple,” says Brett Brubaker, one of the owners of Seneca Lodge, a hostelry opposite the upper entrance of Watkins Glen State Park. Grandfather Donald Brubaker, a lawyer in search of a more bucolic lifestyle, bought the property in 1944 and was the architect of its latest incarnation as a comfortable resort, currently offering 80 units including motel rooms, cabins, and A-frames. On-site there’s also a restaurant, bar, and brewery. The main building, a huge, rustic-looking log cabin, was built in 1948.

Now, as then, many come for a relaxing vacation, a chance to enjoy the park without camping, or to use the Lodge as a base for enjoying the amenities of nearby Corning, Elmira, Ithaca, and Seneca and Keuka Lakes.

The restaurant and bar have become an informal headquarters for local and visiting sportsmen—drivers and other personnel for races at Watkins Glen International, and seasonal hunters and fishermen. They formerly hosted archers coming for the National Field Archery Tournament, held here until 2011. You can’t miss the arrows, a relic from those archery tournaments when the winners were invited to shoot into the wall above the bottles. There are currently about 450 arrows in the wall. Though the tournament is no longer held, a new arrow is added each year by the bow hunter who brings down the heaviest deer.

The restaurant is a perennial dinner destination enjoyed by visitors and a loyal following of locals. Look up and around—it’s easy to miss the huge stuffed bear lurking in the rafters of a room off the bar. Shot in Alaska, it was gifted to the Brubakers by a family friend who knew they’d find a place for it. The bar’s ceiling sports a colorful riot of college pennants, a tradition that began with college students hired as summer workers. Ever since, visitors who don’t see one from their alma mater bring one to add the next time they come. That’s Jack Brubaker, Brett’s uncle, behind the bar, one of the owners and a favorite with regulars.

Six of the countless varieties of Seneca Lodge beers are always on tap. They bottle and brew in the spacious cellar on-site—a good souvenir for those who love small batch brews. Last year they produced about 6,000 gallons.

For more information, find them online at senecalodge.com, where you can make reservations. You can also find them on Facebook or call (607) 535-2014. ~Karey Solomon 46

412 N. Franklin St. • Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School Tour Corning’s business district for a bit and you’ll find yourself strolling past a store bearing a familiar logo—one you might even be wearing. It features a navy blue bar above and below a pair of red and white rectangles. Then, as you draw closer to 47 E. Market Street, you’ll read the name TOMMY in the top bar and HILFIGER in the bottom.

Welcome to Tommy Hilfiger country. The legendary fashion designer was born sixteen miles away, in Elmira, and of all the 2,000 Hilfiger stores around the world, this one is closest to where he got his start. Tommy not only grew up with eight siblings on W. Clinton Street, but opened his first clothing store, The People’s Place, on N. Main Street, with $150 he’d earned pumping gas. The year was 1969. He was just eighteen.

He sold his first pair of jeans to a coed at Elmira College, opened three more shops in the region, and a few years later headed to Manhattan, where he launched the Tommy Hilfiger brand in 1985.

Successful? You could say so. And yet Tommy, now seventy-one, never forgot his small-town roots. In 2019 he, brother Andy, and sister Betsy (beside Tommy, above, on bottom row), who still lives in the area, approached Elmira College with the idea of creating a program for training students in the marketing and merchandising of fashion. The president and trustees welcomed the proposal, which aligned with the college’s strategy to pair liberal arts with professional programs.

And so, come September, Elmira College will fully open the doors to its new Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School. It will, says Tommy, “equip the next generation of students with business fundamentals and expertise to succeed in the global fashion industry.”

Students enrolled in the program may study fashion marketing or merchandising as either a minor or a concentration, and graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The college has also partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology, in Manhattan, to accept qualified graduates into FIT’s master’s degree programs in fashion management.

Might the world’s next iconic fashion designer emerge from Elmira College? Knowing the business side of fashion can be a big plus. Tommy learned this in his early twenties after his first store went bankrupt—an experience that helped fuel his desire to launch the new program.

To find out more about the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School go to elmira.edu/fashion or call (607) 735-1800. ~David O’Reilly 48

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