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Mumford, N.Y. – With a host of outdoor and spring-themed programs, Genesee Country Village & Museum offers a variety of ways to get out and enjoy the warming weather, learn new things, and enjoy fabulous meals.

The popular curbside Meals-to-Go also return this month with two new options. First is a delicious Easter brunch for five featuring cheddar or sausage & cheddar strata, fruit salad, garlic rosemary potato wedges, and buttermilk biscuits. Orders will be taken until March 31 for pick-up on Saturday, April 3. A second curbside Meal-to-Go on April 16 will feature a maple and ginger glazed salmon, cranberry-walnut sweet potatoes, garlic green beans, and Caesar salad.

Buffalo, NY - Fairies will fill the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens during a new celebration of all things winged at Find Your Wings Week at the Botanical Gardens. Celebrate during the day for the Spring Flower Exhibit or in the evening for Gardens After Dark: Fantastic Fairies April 14 through 18. To expand on the fairy fun, the annual Fairy Festival is also planned for April 17 through 18 during the day. …

Buffalo, NY - Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House is pleased to announce plans to reopen for public tours on Thursday, April 1. The Martin House will offer self-guided tours Thursday through Sunday from 12 – 4pm, with more tour offerings planned later in the month.

“We are excited to welcome visitors once again to the interior spaces of the Martin House,” said Executive Director Mary Roberts. “The same health protocols are in place that we followed during 2020 which provided a safe experience for our guests, staff, and volunteers.”…

Delicious meals and visits with the Easter Bunny await at venues across the county

Orange County, N.Y. (March 24, 2021) – Spring is officially here and Easter is just around the corner! Whether your family holiday traditions center around a delicious brunch, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, himself, or an egg hunt, venues across Orange County, N.Y., have something in store for everyone. Explore a list of upcoming events that are sure to appeal to the whole family.

Scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm

Detour Utica is an innovative new project focusing on the history of the Baggs Square area in downtown Utica.  The Oneida County History Center is pleased to host Ryan Miller and Geoff Storm, the project creators who will share insights on how the project was born, the research involved, and other details of its development. Join us virtually via Zoom and find out more about this engaging way to experience Utica history.

Enjoy a safe, enjoyable day of delicious cheese-themed food paired with great wine

Watkins Glen, NY – The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is hosting Spring Wine and Cheese on Friday, April 16, 2021. This self-guided tour will take attendees to 6 participating wineries, with each featuring a wine of their choice paired with a delicious, cheese-themed dish for event attendees to enjoy.

These mouthwatering dishes will be served with carefully selected wines, to showcase both the wine and the food. This is a great opportunity to learn about the art of pairing wine and food. The knowledgeable servers that staff member tasting rooms are eager to share their knowledge and to make wine approachable and fun!…

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CSO also welcomes new board members and sets date for next Conversations with Beethoven virtual event

Oneonta, NY — The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announces that Cassandra Miller will serve as its new acting executive director. Miller has held leadership roles with nonprofit, arts, and community organizations in Oneonta and Baltimore/DC and began her position with the CSO this month.

“Cassandra’s enthusiasm, creativity, and strong track record of leadership—as well as her love of this community—convinced our board that she was the right person to step into the role of acting executive director,” CSO Board Chair Kellie Bean said.

Glens Falls, N.Y. – The Park Theater, a premier theater, concert and private event destination in the heart of downtown Glens Falls, will be hosting two upcoming events in their ‘Dinner & A Movie’ series starring feature films, 'Yesterday' (03/31) and 'Knives Out' (04/14), accompanied by a 3-Course Prix Fixe menu. 

3-Course Prix Fixe Menu 

At each event, there will be a specially curated 3-Course Prix Fixe menu presented by executive chef, Matthew J. Delos featuring a selection of delectable dishes.