Happening in Geneseo
May Art Party feat. Felicity Houston Thomas
2023 Gallery Grant winner Felicity Houston Thomas's exhibit of their original songwriting inspired by their grandfather's photography takes over The Gallery this May. This is a very special project rich with Geneseo goodness and we are so excited to share it with you.
Felicity is a singer/songwriter based in Geneseo, NY. They are an alumnus of Geneseo Central School and Nazareth University with a BFA in Musical Theater.
Felicity's grandfather, Dante Thomas, was an English professor at SUNY Geneseo for 45 years. He was a true renaissance man and an especially talented nature photographer. His collection, taken on 35mm film, was then self-developed in his at-home dark room. He passed away in 2013 surrounded by his loved ones.
Fast forward to today, Felicity is putting the final touches on a project to bridge the creations of their grandfather with their own musical talents. They've selected a collection of their grandfather's photographs and written and recorded songs inspired by each one.
At this event, you'll get to experience the culmination of this work: Felicity will bring together the photography and song lyrics on our visiting artist wall. We'll sip and snack and get a peak at the works from 6-8pm and then we'll head down to Drumroll Stage and Sushipub around 8pm where Felicity will perform a handful of the songs from the album. You'll also get to pre-order the album on vinyl, which will be pressed later this year.
We hope you'll join us to enjoy this deeply historical and artistic body of work from two Geneseo natives, a beautiful collaboration through space and time.
Join us on May 10th from 6-8pm for an Album Pre-Release Art Party at the Gallery with a follow-up live performance of songs from the album at Drumroll Stage and Sushi Pub.
Drumroll Presents: St. Vith
EVENT DETAILS:
St. Vith - an eclectic indie rock band based in the Finger Lakes, will be performing at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Friday May 10, 2024!
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. | Show 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door (Students $5 w/ ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
St. Vith
www.stvithband.com
St. Vith is an eclectic indie rock band based in the Finger Lakes region in New York. Borrowing from a range of influences including Wilco, Radiohead and more traditional artists like B.B. King and Bob Dylan, the bands sound is a mural of psychedelic jam, art rock and time honored American styles. St. Vith has been described by the Ithaca Times as having “…Numbers that run vibrant and loose, echoing a belief in a time, a place and a destination, they lull you into a haze of jazzy tranquility, happily extending original composition… and beatnik dreamscapes.” Comprising of members Kyle Ingersoll, Quintin Olix, Jordan Seager and lead by Singer/Songwriter Oliver Burdo, the band has warmed up stages for members of the Jerry Garcia Band, Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio Band and artists like Tony Trischka and Zach Nugent. The band continues to expand its horizons and influence in the region.
Comedy Dinner
Saturday May 11th, 1-3pm
Includes mason jar, ribbons and flowers for you to design your own mason jar vase and arrange your own bouquet. Makes a great centerpiece to gift to Mom or to keep for yourself! Assorted tea sandwiches, cookies, fresh fruit, sangria, mimosas, Pebble Beach Blush and Dry Rose will served for your enjoyment!
Reserve to attend!
Drumroll Presents: Grand Canyon Rescue Episode
EVENT DETAILS:
Haunting ballads, soaring harmonies, foot stomping two steps, and barn burning rockers are woven together to form the continuously evolving sound of Grand Canyon Rescue Episode, who will be performing at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Saturday, May 11, 2024!
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
Grand Canyon Rescue Episode
https://www.facebook.com/.../Grand-Canyon-Rescue-Episode.../
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday May 12th Seating times: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm
A special Mother's Day Brunch Buffet featuring the following menu:
Assorted baked goods
Scrambled eggs
Sausage Links & Bacon slices
French Toast Casserole
Eggs Benedict
Field Green Garden Salad
Mini crustless quiche
Sausage gravy & biscuits
Cream cheese, dill and smoked salmon tea sandwiches
Fresh fruit & yogurt parfaits
Coffee/Tea/Juice/Lemon Water
$39.99 per person, $19.99 kids 5-12 years old, children under 4 yrs - free
Contact Deer Run Winery directly to reserve your table 585-346-0850. Gratuity of 15% will automatically be added to all checks.
Drumroll Presents: 20 FOO PILOTS
20 Foo Pilots brings their high energy 90's - Today (Pop - Rock - Alternative) to Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub.
From Matchbox Twenty to Smash Mouth to Bee Gees to Nirvana to The Smashing Pumpkins to Fall Out Boy to Motley Crue to Maroon 5 to Foo Fighters to Weezer to The Killers to STP to Daughtry to Metallica to Alice in Chains to Nickelback to Train to The All-American Rejects to Blink-182 & many more.
Music that you will sing along to, dance to, and rock out to. 20 Foo Pilots will bring the fun. You, bring your friends....
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Ages 21+
SUNY Geneseo Undergraduate Commencement
Each year SUNY Geneseo celebrates the unique accomplishments and profound growth of each member of the graduating class. The Class of 2024 Undergraduate Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Commencement Ceremonies occur in the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena in Merritt Athletic Center.
Geneseo Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Starting at 9:00am, Garden Club will be selling inexpensive perennials from our members’ gardens until all plants are sold. Proceeds help fund our scholarships, contributions, and programs.
Location: Gateway Park Geneseo, Corner of Rt 20A and Volunteer Rd. (across from Wegmans).
Comedy Dinner
Saturday May 18th arrive at 6:00pm for a buffet dinner followed by 75 minute comedy performance
Dinner served at 6:00 pm / Comedy Show begins at 7:15 pm Cash Bar available
Menu will include: Field green salad, Dinner rolls, Chicken Bruschetta, Bowtie pasta with broccoli with garlic and olive oil, Max Black Brownies, & Stationed Coffee Service.
Reserve to attend!
Drumroll Presents: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters
Steve Grills & The Roadmasters, a Rochester blues staple, will be performing at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Saturday, May 18, 2024!
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
Steve Grills & The Roadmasters
http://www.stevegrills.com/
SUNY Geneseo Reunion Weekend
For the first weekend in June, we welcome back our SUNY Geneseo alumni and guests back to the campus and community. Register on the SUNY Geneseo Reunion page or browse the festivities schedule and community businesses that will be participating in welcoming past students back to Geneseo!
Summer Festival
Mark your Calendars! The Geneseo Rotary Club will present our annual Summer Festival on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. A tradition since 1982, the Geneseo Rotary Summer Festival has become the most popular summer weekend in Geneseo. The activities include musical entertainment on the Village Park Stage & on the Center Street Stage. Saturday morning begins with the annual Teddy Bear Parade marching down Main Street and into the Village Park. The Teddy Bear Parade is for kids -- young and old -- and begins at 11AM. Traditionally, the Festival ends with a free Concert on Saturday at 8PM. Join us and our supporters for this two-day celebration of Summer!
More information to come!
National Warplane Museum Airshow
Join us in Geneseo, July 13 & 14, for an experience like no other. Our popular tailgate viewing area will again be available for you to enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle with your family and friends. Experience the legacy of aviation at the airshow with our turf runway offering an up close and personal experience with both aircraft and pilots. With a redesigned layout that includes more aircraft on the field on our expanded flightline, expanded general admission show line viewing and an increased number of vendors and exhibitors for the crowd’s enjoyment, a great hometown airshow experience is waiting for you.
SUNY Geneseo Student Move-In Week
Visit the SUNY Geneseo Orientation page for more information regarding dates, times and procedures for Fall 2024 Move-In. Move-In dates and times vary on class and individual/living situation. Contact the Department of Student Life regarding questions or details.
Valley Rising Festival of Music & Art
The inaugural Valley Rising Festival of Music and Art is the next big step in solidifying Geneseo as a music and art destination, we cannot wait to show you!
We are proud to announce our initial lineup headlined by Sam Grisman Project and featuring Dirty Blanket, Dori Freeman, Public Water Supply, Flying Object, and the Buzzo Allstars! Stay tuned, more to be announced!
This event is RAIN OR SHINE, please plan accordingly!
More information to come!
Drumroll Presents: FUNK NIGHT WITH HIGH PINES
EVENT DETAILS
High Pines has planned an epic FUNK NIGHT down at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Saturday, March 30! Grab those 70s outfits and let's GET DOWN.
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
High Pines
https://www.facebook.com/highpinesmusic/
A union of smooth grooves, contemporary funk, and neo-psychedelic explorations. High Pines has planned an epic FUNK NIGHT at Drumroll! Dress up in your favorite 70s outfit to grab a free sticker.
SUNY Geneseo Spring Fest
All purchases will automatically become Will Call tickets. To pick up your Springfest ticket at Will Call please come to the SA Ticket Office during our hours of operation with your identification. You are only able to pick up your own tickets.
We will have an opening performance from NOTD, along with our headliners The Driver Era and Sean Kingston!
*UPDATE: Tickets are now sold out!
Drumroll Presents: GRATEFUL FOR BIGGIE
EVENT DETAILS
GRATEFUL FOR BIGGIE combines the worlds of Grateful Dead & Notorious B.I.G. to create an unprecedented musical fusion! Catch their performance at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Friday, May 3, 2024!
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:30 p.m. │ Show: 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 pre/$25 DOS (Students $15 w ID)
Ages 21+
ABOUT:
Grateful For Biggie
www.gfb315.com
www.facebook.com/grateful4big
**note** if you purchased a ticket through Eventbrite for the canceled Feb 16 show, it is still good for this show! (as long as you didn't request a refund)
May Day Sip & Stroll
Stroll along the Main Street District of Geneseo and sample various local craft beverages including wine, beer, and spirits! Must be 21+ to attend.
Featured Tastings From:
Lakewood Vineyards ┃ Strange Design Public House ┃ Deer Run Winery ┃ Birdhouse Brewing Company ┃ Aurora Cider House ┃ No BS Brewery┃O-Neh-Da & Eagle Crest Vineyards ┃ Iron Smoke Distillery ┃ Dublin Corners Farm Brewery ┃ Lake Hour Canned Cocktails ┃ the bronze ┃ OSB Ciderworks ┃ Blue Toad Hard Cider ┃ AN Wine & Liquor ┃ Poe wines ┃ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer ┃Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery ┃ Barefoot Wine ┃ Raymour estate cellar winery ┃
Live Music Featuring:
Heather Woods & Rose, Geneseo String Band, Mr Monkey , Adrianna Noone, Raedwald Bolton, & Bloodroots
*Tickets can only be purchased beforehand, day-of tickets will not be available!
Strange Design Trivia
Grab your dream team and join us for trivia with your favorite host, Dylan!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place!
Geneseo Wind Ensemble Concert
Join the Geneseo Wind Ensemble and conductor Dr. Leah McGray for "Portraits" - works inspired by both famous and everyday people, including works by Carol Brittin Chambers, Marie Antoinette Douglas, Ronald Lo Presti, and Joel Puckett. Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium, SUNY Geneseo. Admission is free and open to the public.
Drumroll Presents: Broadband
EVENT DETAILS
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 7:00 p.m. │ Show: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5 Cover
Ages 21+
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A message from the band:
"Everyone enjoys a homecoming and we hope many of you will join us on Saturday April 27 for just that! Through nineteen sixty and into the mid nineties a group of local musicians formed a group named the EZMONEY Band and entertained folks in just about every club and at special events in Livingston and the surrounding Counties!
Matt Thomas at the Geneseo Riviera
The Geneseo Riviera will be featuring fingerstyle guitar artist Matt Thomas with a special guest Mark Grover at 7pm April 27th. Tickets are $20 for all ages!
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga
Come for a calming Yoga class, stay for sushi. Tickets can be purchased beforehand.
Drumroll Presents: STRING THEORY
Cosmic Upstate Americana at its best!! We are so excited to get down with String Theory at Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub on Friday, April 26, 2024!
EVENT DETAILS:
Drumroll Stage + Sushi Pub, 86 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Doors: 8:00 p.m. │ Show: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at the door ($5 w/ student ID)
Geneseo Wind Ensemble
Please join the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra and conductor Dr. Leah McGray for "Destined," a performance featuring two of this season's Concerto Competition winners, guest conductor Dr. Jamal Duncan with Guiseppi Verdi's Overture to "La Forza del Destino" and selections from Gustav Holst's famed suite "The Planets" to prepare for the eclipse the next day! Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium. Admission free and open to the public.
Painting Workshop with Kim Binaghi Lee
Learn about reverse painting techniques while celebrating our regions natural beauty during bluebell season!
Thursday Trivia Night at Dublin Corners Taproom
Join Dublin Corners weekly at the Taproom on Main Street, Geneseo for Thursday Trivia hosted by Syd at 7pm!
*Ages 21+
Trivia night is hosted through May 16th, with the exception of March 9th.
Wednesday Brews & Bingo at Dublin Corners Taproom
Join Dublin Corners every Wednesday at the Taproom for a fun and casual evening of Brews & Bingo!
*Ages 21+
GREAT DAY at SUNY Geneseo
GREAT Day is a college-wide symposium celebrating the creative and scholarly endeavors of our students. GREAT Day (Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement & Talent) helps foster academic excellence, encourages professional development and builds connections within the community.
Bonsai Bar
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!
Relay for life at SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Geneseo’s annual relay for life event is a funding and awareness raising day to celebrate, remember, and fight for those who have fought their battle with cancer. This event will include carnival themed games, events, food, and more! It will also include 3 ceremonies including one where luminaria bags will be lit to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer.
Additional Questions or information can be requested at : acs@geneseo.edu
Yoga and Brunch
Join us for a relaxing and fun class- includes a guided meditation. Make plans to stay for Brunch.
$20 includes class and your first beverage. Space is limited. Venmo to @KristiLee-Streamer to reserve your space.
Filipinx Student Union: Pasinaya
Join the Filipino Student Association for the annual dinner.
Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:00pm.
Dress code: formal.
Tickets on sale in the MacVittie College Union Lobby, April 15-19 (11am-5pm)
Students $6 | Faculty & Staff $7 | Public $8
Filipinx Student Union: Pasinay
Drag Queen Mrs.Kasha Davis (of RuPaul’s DragRace) will speak on why "Drag is Not a Crime"
Event is free and open to the public
Thursday Trivia Night at Dublin Corners Taproom
Join Dublin Corners weekly at the Taproom on Main Street Geneseo for Thursday Trivia hosted by Syd at 7pm!
*Ages 21+
Trivia night is hosted through May 16th, with the exception of March 9th.
Wednesday Brews & Bingo at Dublin Corners Taproom
Join Dublin Corners every Wednesday at the Taproom for a fun and casual evening of Brews & Bingo!
*Ages 21+
“Drag Me To Brunch” at Strange Design
Arrive by 11am to meet our honored guests and enjoy a delicious feast fit for a Queen! Your ticket includes a delicious Brunch Buffet and the most fun you are allowed to have on a Sunday! Beverages are additional and we offer a variety of mimosas, bloody Mary's, craft beer ,spirits, coffee, juice and sodas.
After the show you will have an opportunity to get a photo with the performers. This show will feature THE Mrs. Kasha Davis, Aggy Dune and Ambrosia Salad!