Community Calendar

Watercolor artist Ali Cavanaugh has for two decades created a significant body of work that features portraits of her children and friends. Originally trained as an oil painter, her first watercolor was created for a trade for some carpentry renovation on the family house.

Having some leftover watercolor paper from that project, Cavanaugh produced several experimental watercolor paintings. In a 2006 exhibition in Austin, Texas of her oil paintings, those three watercolors were included and created considerable interest.

Given the strength of the interest, Cavanaugh embraced the challenge of leaving oil painting behind and spent months exploring watercolor and in a short time, she found a renewed artistic voice.

Since that time, Cavanaugh has exhibited her watercolors in dozens of solo and group exhibitions and has developed a program of mentoring other artists.

Quiet Tide, her solo exhibition at the Sam and Adele Golden Gallery, features works created over the past eighteen years. Using a palette with as few as six colors, Cavanaugh creates a range of expressive conditions for each of her subjects.

The exhibition will be opening with a public reception on Saturday, October 5, 2024 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

After the opening, the exhibition can be visited during normal operating hours: Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Winter Hitting Clinic
Sunday, January 12, January 19, and February 2 (Murray Athletic Center)
9:00 AM (20 spots)
10:00 AM (20 spots)
11:00 AM (20 spots)
*60 players max for the sessions, each player will receive a shirt*

Camp will be run by the EC coaches and players. All the money will go towards our spring trip to VA & SC.

Museum is open Monday through Saturday. This exhibition tells the story of the Langdon mansion, the home of one of Elmira’s most prominent and historically significant families. It features numerous period images of the interior as well as furniture, decorative objects, and works of art original to the mansion. Many pieces on loan from the Center for Mark Twain Studies have not been seen by the public for nearly 85 years.

Local produce, meats, cheeses, artisan goods, prepared foods and more.

The Night Eagle Cafe is proud to present an evening with Guy Davis
Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, a musician, actor, author, and songwriter. Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. His background in theater is pronounced through the lyrical storytelling of songs “God’s Gonna Make Things Over” about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, “Welcome to My World,” and “Got Your Letter In My Pocket.” HisWstorytelling is sometimes painful, deep, and real, an earthy contrast to modern-day commercial music, meant to create thought, underlined by gentle tones from his guitar or banjo fingerpicking.

When asked about his experience as a performer, Guy has replied, “There is no tale so tall that I cannot tell it, nor song so sweet that I cannot sing it.”

The Night Eagle Cafe is proud to host Guy Davis on Friday January 24th. Doors will open at 7:00 pm with the show starting at 7:30 pm.

Tickets in advance- $25.00. $30.00 at the door.

Winter Hitting Clinic
Sunday, January 12, January 19, and February 2 (Murray Athletic Center)
9:00 AM (20 spots)
10:00 AM (20 spots)
11:00 AM (20 spots)
*60 players max for the sessions, each player will receive a shirt*

Camp will be run by the EC coaches and players. All the money will go towards our spring trip to VA & SC.

Museum is open Monday through Saturday. This exhibition tells the story of the Langdon mansion, the home of one of Elmira’s most prominent and historically significant families. It features numerous period images of the interior as well as furniture, decorative objects, and works of art original to the mansion. Many pieces on loan from the Center for Mark Twain Studies have not been seen by the public for nearly 85 years.

Local produce, meats, cheeses, artisan goods, prepared foods and more.

🐈Furry Buddy Rescue Fundraising and Adoption Event 🐈

Come meet some lovable cats and kittens that are looking for their furever homes!

This fundraiser and adoption event is not only to find loving homes for these adorable cats and kittens, but to also help out this local rescue that does so much for these animals in our community.

Event Located in the Large Community Room at the Vestal Public Library (The large room to the right as you enter the building)

* Looking for a new furry family member, or to help a local rescue in our community? Come visit Furry Buddy Rescue at the Vestal Library this January 25th!

There will be cats and kittens to meet and fall in love with. Get pre-approved to adopt your furry friend(s) before you come, or fill out a form while you are there. (Only pre-approved applications can take home the same day).

We will be accepting donations in both monetary form and physical items listed below that are always a need:

Purina Natural Kitten Food
Kitten Toys
Cat Treats
Friskies Canned Soft Food
9 Lives Canned Soft Food
Wee Wee Pads
Horse Pellets (bedding) for litter
Baby Blankets
Disinfectant Wipes

Bake Sale - There will be a bake sale table at the event where you can find some delicious treats to take home and enjoy, while helping a great cause

Basket/Items to Raffle - There will be a table with a few items to raffle off for anyone that would like to purchase raffle tickets

Bottle Drive - Please bring any cans or bottles you have and we have a volunteer ready to accept them and redeem them for the rescue!

“Putt For A Paws” game - A fun game you can pay to play to win a prize to help raise money for the rescue
***CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are a business or individual that would like to donate a basket or item to raffle off for the event, please comment in the event, or message either host. Thank you***

We're Back and It's Free!

Join us in celebrating a fresh start in 2024 with the return of the FingerLakes CannaMarket, now a completely free event! Dive into the heart of Ithaca, NY, at 402 W State St, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of cannabis from 12 to 5 pm. This isn't just a market; it's a festivity of cannabis culture in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

What to Expect?

- Meet the Best: Interact with some of the top cannabis businesses from across New York State. Whether you're curious about the latest trends in cannabis or looking for something specific, our experts are here to guide you.

- Fun Giveaways: Yes, you read it right! Participate in our exciting giveaways and stand a chance to win some fantastic cannabis goodies.

- Community Vibes: It's all about community and connection. Mingle with fellow enthusiasts and newcomers alike, share stories, and make new friends in a welcoming, fun-filled environment.

- Discover and Learn: From the latest in cannabis strains to the newest products in the market, there’s something new to discover at every turn.

So, mark your calendars, tell your friends, and let's celebrate the joy of cannabis together, Finger Lakes style!