Finger Lakes Happenings - July 1-July 15, 2013

Things to Do Near Another World, a luxury Finger Lakes B&B in Naples, NY

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Canandaigua, NY

Celebrate Independence Day in the Finger Lakes!  Fireworks will be on display throughout the region.  For more information and dates and times, go to visitfingerlakes.com/july-4-fireworks
 or call Finger Lakes Visitors Connection at 585-394-3915.

Enjoy the spectacular views and a great meal aboard the Canandaigua Lady.  Take a cruise on this 18th century replica paddleboat -- a must do while you are here.  Lunch and dinner cruises, afternoon excursions.  Relax and enjoy a beautiful ride.  Steamboat Landing, 205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua.  585-394-5365.  www.steamboatlandingonline.com

Head down to Inspire Moore Winery on July 6th for an all day event featuring BBQ vendors, live music and Blaufrankisch tastings.  Enjoy the food vendors, craft vendors, food and wine pairing demonstrations and special barrel tastings.  Inspire Moore Winery 197 N Main St, Naples 585-374-5970.  www.inspiremoorewinery.com

Sonnenberg Gardens Moonlight Stroll series is here!  The gardens of Sonnenberg are always a sight to see, but especially under the moonlight.  July 5, 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 from 8pm to 10pm, the Moonlight Stroll Music Series features live music, wine by the glass and refreshments.  Gates open at 7:30pm.  Admission is required.  151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua 585-394-4922.  www.sonnenberg.org

Come visit Geneva's newest addition, the Lake Street Filling Station Winery.  Once a 1950's Texaco filling station, it has been brought back to life and is now pouring Finger Lakes wines and much more!  Lake Street Filling Station, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, 315-781-5483.  www.lakestreetwine.com

Be sure to check out the Hill Cumorah Pageant.  Watch this beautiful religious story on an outdoor 10 level stage, twelve-tower lighting, state-of-the-art sound system, Hollywood special effects and cast of over 650.  July 12, 13 and 16-20, 9 pm.  Hill Cumorah Visitors Center, 603 State Route 21, Palmyra.  315-597-5851.  www.hillcumorah.org/Pageant

10th Annual Musselman & Mini-Mussel Triathlon.  A multi-sport event for athletes 13 & older on Seneca Lake.  Swimming, biking and running events.  July12-14.  www.musselmantri.com.  Seneca Lake State Park, Routes 5 & 20, Geneva, 315-636-4628.

Don't miss the Stuart Horse Trials, an Olymic-style equine event featuring dressage, natural obstacle course and show jumping.  July 11-14.  For a complete schedule, visit www.stuarthorsetrials.org. Stuart Horse Trials, Murray Rd., off County Rd. 41, Victor, 585-657-6980.

Inspire Moore Winery Celebrates 6 Years

BBQ, Music, and wine at Inspire Moore Winery. What a wonderful way to spend Saturday, July 6th in Naples, NY and the Finger Lakes.

July 4th Finger Lakes Fireworks and Parades -Canandaigua Area

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

July 4th is a time for fun, food and fireworks as we celebrate the birth of the good 'ole United States of America. We can't think of a better place to spend the July 4th holiday than the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Below is a listing of fireworks displays and parades for you to join in the festivities!

Parades & Fireworks

July 3

Farmington
Town Park - 1000 County Road 8 Live music, food vendors at 6 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk (around 9:30 p.m.)

Geneva
American Legion - 1115 Lochland Road Carnival doors open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk (between 9:30 & 10 p.m.)

July 4

Canandaigua
Parade at 10 a.m., start at Ontario County Courthouse
Live music 6-11 p.m. at Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Drive
Fireworks at Kershaw Park, 9:30 p.m.

Honeoye
Parade: 11 a.m., starts at United Church of Christ

July 6

Honeoye
Fireworks: Sandy Bottom Beach, 9 p.m.

Deer with Fawn

For the last few weeks I had not seen many deer around Another World Bed and Breakfast.  The Finger Lakes, Canandaigua and Naples typically have an abundance of white tailed deer.  There is a herd of seven that usually hangs out around the inn.  Then, this past week, I saw a deer feeding on the hillside in the back yard around 7 o'clock in the morning.  She looked quite thin and was eating up a storm.  Around 11 o'clock I looked out a window in the sun room and this same doe was grazing about 12 feet away.  Then, out of the woods came a tiny fawn and it started to nurse.  This doe obviously was eating for two.  I moved to get the camera to capture this wonderful scene, but my motion scared them off and back into the woods.  This moment, however fleeting, was certainly priceless. 

Red throated hummingbirds have been hovering at the feeder in the perennial garden. They are so beautiful. It's nice to see them back in Canandaigua and Naples.

Finger Lakes NY June 2013 Happenings

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Ontario County, NY

The 2013 summer season has arrived at Bristol Valley Theater. Come and enjoy professional theater on Main Street in Naples in the heart of the Finger Lakes! For tickets and show information, visit www.bvtnaples.org. Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street, Naples. 585-374-6318.

 

The Canandaigua Plein Air Festival on June 6-9 is back in its second year! Artists will work in various painting media on location in and around Canandaigua throughout the weekend. On Saturday, there will be family events, live music, food, art exhibits and educational programs at 21 downtown merchants. Main Street, Canandaigua. 585-234-6032. www.canandaiguaarts.com/pleinAirFest.html

During the month of June check out all the exciting events happening in Geneva. Kicking off the month is Geneva Night Out on June 8th from 5-8pm starting at the Smith Opera House. Admission is free! Geneva Night Out features art and exhibits hosted by local businesses and galleries. For more exciting events, check out www.thesmith.org. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY 14456.

 

Sonnenberg’s

Roses and Rosés elegant wine and food pairing event on June 10 showcases over 25

wineries and restaurants of the Finger Lakes Region and kicks off Rose Week at Sonnenberg June 10-17. For more information or tickets to the event, visit www.sonnenberg.org. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. 585-394-4922.

 

For the first time ever, on June 13-14, New York Wine and Culinary Center will host three prominent Master Sommeliers, all exceptional wine educators.The two-day boot-camp will help sommelier hopefuls with preparation and techniques. For more details visit www.nywcc.com.  New York Wine and Cunlinary Center, 770 South Main. Canandaigua NY. 585-394-7800

Shakespeare in the Park! Set in a 20th-century militaristic society, this accessible adaptation of Macbeth will appeal to audiences new to the play and those already acquainted with this renowned tragedy. Enjoy this 60 minute outdoor adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic thriller! Six performers play all the roles, blending inventive physicality, evocative design and original text to create this mesmerizing and chilling tale of greed and ambition on June 15 at 2pm. West Lawn Spa Apartments 11 East Main St. Rain Location: Chapel in Spa Apts. Clifton Springs.

 

Connect with nature and hike the more than 50 miles of foot trails in the town of Victor. You’ll see a variety of terrain including open fields, wooded wetlands, hills and valleys with breathtaking views and a chance to explore the diverse wildlife of the Finger Lakes. For more information and trails visit www.victorhikingtrails.org.
  
It’s Strawberry Jam time! June 28 is your chance to come tap your toes! Live music will fi ll the air as you partake in everything strawberry: strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, jam, jelly, strawberries by the quart, and more. If you get hungry, enjoy a local chicken BBQ. It’s finger lickin’ good! Discover the delicious “Honeoye” Strawberry. Olde Village Market, Town Hall Lawn, Main Street, Honeoye NY.

 

 

 

 

 

Finger Lakes Art Event in Canandaigua

Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival - June 5-9, 2013 in Canandaigua, NY. Click the link for a complete listing of activities for this event: http://www.canandaiguaarts.com/pleinAirFest.html