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‘Once Upon a Mattress’ opens March 12 in Midlakes
A medieval fairy tale with a comedic twist will take the stage at Midlakes High School when “Once Upon a Mattress” opens March 12. The Midlakes Theatre Experience will present four performances of the spring musical in the high school auditorium from March 12 through March 15. The...
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Meet Two Cast Members with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Opening Soon at Horseheads High School
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) — After giving us a behind-the-scenes look during rehearsal, cast members Derrick and are ready to bring Little Shop of Horrors to the Horseheads High School stage. Wilcox plays Seymour, a shy florist in 1950s New York City whose life changes after he discovers a mysterious...
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Details for 2026 Owego Strawberry Festival Begin to Bloom
While the calendar may have just changed to March, some Owego residents are already thinking about the annual Strawberry Festival in June. This year's festivities will return for the 44th time on June 19th and 20th, with a timed 5K Walk and Run at Hickories Park on the 18th. This year's theme is Sweet Liberty, an ode to the country's 250th anniversary this year.
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Getting ready for “NY’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Parade”
(WSYR-TV) — No parade is too big, no parade is too small. That rings true in Auburn with the shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the state. Auburn AOH President John Greer, along with Parade Grand Marshal Chris Major, and “The Everyday Irish Guy,” Jake Quill, joined Bridge Street to preview the festivities. Jake also […]
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This Old-School New York Restaurant Serves Lasagna Worth Driving Across The State For
Sometimes the best Italian food in New York isn’t hiding in a Manhattan brownstone or a trendy Brooklyn hotspot, but in a converted house in Johnson City where the red sauce flows like the Susquehanna River. Cacciatore’s Restaurant is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve...
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Dinner for Two: Romantic Dining Options in Rochester, Finger Lakes
Looking for ideas for to take your spouse out to dinner?. Looking for a few dining options for a romantic date with your sweetheart?. Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of the Rochester-based marketing company Agency 29, which specializes in the food, beverage and agriculture segments, has some suggestions. Patron Saint...
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A new bakery opens in Endicott
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A new family-owned bakery has opened in Endicott. Union Bake and Brew opened recently on Washington Avenue in Endicott. The family owned bakery serves delicious baked goods, warm drinks and more. A unique feature to the business is that registered home bakers are able to sell their goods at the bakery. […]
The Ithaca Voice
‘Milkweed’ is charged with quantum physics and professor-student intimacy
ITHACA, N.Y. — On the second preview night for “Milkweed,” audience members file into seats arranged around a stage split between two opposing platforms. One suggests an office, complete with desk and bookshelves; the other evokes a domestic interior. From the start, the visual contrast signals the play’s central tensions: intellect and intimacy, public and private life.
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Finger Lakes Film Fest celebrates community spirit with premiere of ‘Geneva Falls’ at The Smith Opera House
The 2026 Finger Lakes Film Festival brought international filmmakers and a record audience to The Smith Opera House, showcasing work from countries including Iran, Serbia, Portugal, Italy, Finland, Guatemala and Singapore.
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A popular BBQ chain is coming to Vestal
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – In addition to February 25ths, news that Wingstop, Bob’s Discount Furniture and J Crew Factory are all coming to the Vestal Parkway, an Asian restaurant from the Buffalo area is also planned. Brixmor Property Group says K-BBQ and Hot Pot is moving into the building that previously held TGI Fridays in […]
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Ithaca playwright Wendy Dann opens brand new ‘Milkweed’ at Kitchen Theatre Company
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Tonight is the opening night for Milkweed, an original play by Ithaca College professor and playwright Wendy Dann. Dann started the writing process for Milkweed in January of 2025, wanting to examine the relationship between teachers and students in a way that explores the nature of time, idea of possibility, and ponders the idea of the path not taken. The play looks into ‘the charged space between students and teachers, at the intersection of physics and theater, where knowledge and desire blur.’
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Clemens Center Announces Lineup of Family-Friendly Spring Shows
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — From silent film classics to interactive bubble performances, the Clemens Center is rolling out a slate of family-friendly shows this spring. Executive Director Karen Cromer joined Good Morning Twin Tiers to preview several upcoming performances designed for audiences of all ages. Kicking things off this...
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Dio Day 2026: July 19th
Dio Day 2026 is officially on the calendar. For more than a decade the Dio Day committee has raised money for the Dio Day Music Scholarship, awarded every year to a Cortland High School student — the same school Ronnie James Dio graduated from. This year, Dio Day happens...
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Chipotle coming to Village of Lansing at site of former restaurant
LANSING, NY (607NewsNow) – Chipotle is coming to the Village of Lansing. On February 24, the Village Planning Board approved the site plan for the popular food chain on Graham Road West. The restaurant, which will feature a drive-thru, will be constructed at the site of the former Imperial...
The Ithaca Voice
State Theatre leader steps down after 17 years
ITHACA, N.Y. — The State Theatre announced Thursday that its longtime Executive Director Doug Levine will step down after 17 years. In a press release announcing Levine’s departure, he was credited with expanding the scope and number of performances, attracting grant and private funding, and bringing numerous capital projects to fruition, including the State Theatre’s new concession space. He also guided the non-profit theater through the tumultuous years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Community on the Menu, Up the Road
Last time, this column reported on a profusion of food and drink businesses closing in downtown Ithaca. A couple of them gave fairly specific reasons on their websites. One farewell was far-ranging, mentioning “stagnant wages” for many people, “scaremongering” about conditions downtown, and political capitulations to the Trump administration by Cornell that have been dispiriting to the Ithaca community and detrimental to the local economy.