Community Calendar

Cipollino is a delightful Italian folk tale that celebrates family and friendship. The Rafael Grigorian Ballet Theatre is pleased to restage this lovely production from its repertoire which features a cast of local dancers.
The story of the perky onion, Cipollino, and his family’s troubles at the hand of the mean King Lemon, will please audiences of all ages! Especially when some of the other characters include Prime Minister Tomato, Queen Cherry and her silly daughters, and a village full of dancing squashes, eggplants and peppers!
The first time Cipollino was portrayed as a ballet was in November 1974 in Kiev, Ukraine, Today, this ballet can be seen on many stages around the world. Come and experience Cipollino here in the Southern Tier.
Cipollino is suitable for all ages.

Prepare to set sail for a night of laughter, romance, and timeless tunes with Cole Porter’s "Anything Goes", directed by Kevin Halpin and music director Ben Kapilow. Whether you're a seasoned theater fan or a first-time sailor, the hilarious antics of mistaken identities, forbidden love, and toe-tapping numbers will leave you singing all the way home. Performances will be held April 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th at 7:30pm with matinee performances on April 6th and 13th at 2pm. The talented cast includes Harry Sperduto as the charming Billy Crocker, Emily Reilly as debutante Hope Harcourt, Louis Bianco V as the bumbling Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, Ryan Rodriguez as the hapless gangster, Moonface Martin and Heather Hayes in the tour-de-force role of Reno Sweeney.

Featuring iconic Cole Porter songs such as “I Get a Kick Out of You”, “It’s De-Lovely”, and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”; and with its high-energy dance numbers and witty humor, Anything Goes is a timeless classic that continues to delight audiences around the world. Visit the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Website: https://www2.cortland.edu/departments/performing-arts for tickets.

Rupert Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full-time songwriter since the late 1990s, when he signed a publishing contract with Eaton Music Limited. In London he worked with some of the best performers in the city. Moving in 2001 to Paris, Wates formed his own quartet and began playing live regularly. In fall 2006 he came to the US. He is now based in New York City and Colorado. Since coming to the US, he has won more than 50 songwriting and performing awards.
His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released twelve solo CDs. They have received outstanding reviews in the international online press and tracks from them have been played on radio all over the world.

Kenneth Haas, local bird enthusiast and nature photographer will display his photos at the Newfield Public Library during the month of April. Ken strives to help others appreciate the beauty of birds through his photography, and to instill a sense of urgency for their protection and conservation of their habitat. In addition to photography, Ken also co-leads bird walks at Sapsucker Woods in Ithaca and for a Pennsylvania chapter of the Sierra Club. Join us for an artist reception Saturday, April 19th from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Cipollino is a delightful Italian folk tale that celebrates family and friendship. The Rafael Grigorian Ballet Theatre is pleased to restage this lovely production from its repertoire which features a cast of local dancers.
The story of the perky onion, Cipollino, and his family’s troubles at the hand of the mean King Lemon, will please audiences of all ages! Especially when some of the other characters include Prime Minister Tomato, Queen Cherry and her silly daughters, and a village full of dancing squashes, eggplants and peppers!
The first time Cipollino was portrayed as a ballet was in November 1974 in Kiev, Ukraine, Today, this ballet can be seen on many stages around the world. Come and experience Cipollino here in the Southern Tier.
Cipollino is suitable for all ages.

Support the Newfield Food Pantry by attending a benefit concert with Cast Iron Cowboys (duo) and Rev Ezra at the Newfield High School Auditorium on Sunday, April 6 at 2-5 pm. Admission is free, but please bring non-perishable food items for the food pantry.

Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who will share his love and knowledge of old-time American music with us on Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025 at 2 PM. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he delved into his Southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through country blues, ragtime, fiddle and banjo, and traditional jazz. After years of busking and performing at many venues around NYC, Hubby began touring with the Carolina Chocolate Drops. As an integral part of the band he has been nominated for both a Grammy and Americana award, performed on both The Letterman and Jools Holland Shows, as well as toured around the US and Europe. He still plays with Rhiannan Giddons on occasion. In June 2024 he appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame to celebrate their CD album release that documents the history of African-Americans in Country Music. This was followed by an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. Hubby Jenkins knows a great deal about the history of the banjo, an instrument that was created by slaves in Caribbean and later in America and later popularized by Caucasian musicians used in other styles of music. Genres of music you will hear at this concert include Acoustic, Blues, Old-timey, Americana, Acoustic Blues, Blues Gospel and of course Folk.

More info: on our website - www.valleyfolk.org
By email - info@valleyfolk.org
by phone 607 962-4461
Usual venue - the "red brick church" on the corner of (144) Cedar and First Streets in Corning, NY. Use the First Street door on the ground floor. Go up one internal flight of stairs.
Self-run jam session 90 minutes before each concert. Concert doors open at 1:30 for a 2 PM show.
But tickets on line to save time at the door. Tickets on sale at our website or from this direct ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hubby-jenkins
Cash or checks at the door or pay with QR code on your smart phone.
Tickets for all of our 2015 concerts are $30, $25 & $10.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program (SCR),
a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature
and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

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AUBURN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT

“Pops Concert: Let’s Go To The Movies!” by the Auburn Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will be presented on Sunday, April 6th at The REV/Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 East Lake Road, Auburn, NY, 13021.

This concert, conducted by Dr. Victor Vallo, Jr., will feature soundtrack music from famous movies, including “Star Wars”, “Jurassic Park”, “James Bond 007”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Batman”, “Dances With Wolves”, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”, “Band of Brothers” and “Somewhere in Time”.
Auburn Chamber Orchestra is in its 38th concert season. The orchestra musicians come from a wide range of age groups, communities and professions.

This concert is ACO’s tribute to sound-on-film being created in Auburn. Haley Boothe, Curator at Cayuga Museum, will be guest announcer. Cayuga Museum is raising funds for a Ted Case/Sound-on-film mural in downtown Auburn.

This family-friendly event, which is open to the public, is free, although donations are greatly appreciated. For further information about Auburn Chamber Orchestra, go to www.auburnchamberorchestra.com or visit us on Facebook.

You won’t want to miss this!

Prepare to set sail for a night of laughter, romance, and timeless tunes with Cole Porter’s "Anything Goes", directed by Kevin Halpin and music director Ben Kapilow. Whether you're a seasoned theater fan or a first-time sailor, the hilarious antics of mistaken identities, forbidden love, and toe-tapping numbers will leave you singing all the way home. Performances will be held April 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th at 7:30pm with matinee performances on April 6th and 13th at 2pm. The talented cast includes Harry Sperduto as the charming Billy Crocker, Emily Reilly as debutante Hope Harcourt, Louis Bianco V as the bumbling Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, Ryan Rodriguez as the hapless gangster, Moonface Martin and Heather Hayes in the tour-de-force role of Reno Sweeney.

Featuring iconic Cole Porter songs such as “I Get a Kick Out of You”, “It’s De-Lovely”, and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”; and with its high-energy dance numbers and witty humor, Anything Goes is a timeless classic that continues to delight audiences around the world. Visit the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Website: https://www2.cortland.edu/departments/performing-arts for tickets.

DSP Shows Presents: Dar Williams

Sunday, April 6, 2025
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show is at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets:
$35 in advance
$40 at the door

ABOUT DAR WILLIAMS

Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity. Williams strongly believes that all of us possess our own power and ability to achieve, and she rejects the exceptionalism that encourages us to “admire that yonder star,” while making us feel small and insignificant; unworthy of shining on our own but hoping to catch enough distant light to inspire some tiny accomplishment. Williams has always been very interested in how to control our future and this album has to do with the fact that at some point, you just can’t.