Ann Carver, American Painter
The scenes from Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes area that Ann Carver is known for today are very different from the landmark picture she…
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The House that Smith Built
There is a moment when the tour guide squeezes thumb and index finger together — almost touching — to emphasize that in 1979, the…
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Darryl Abraham: sculptor, teacher, landscape designer, and Finger Lakes original
Naples native Darryl Abraham’s work is in big-city art galleries, major collections, and the Smithsonian. It’s also in a church, a bank, and on…
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Welcome to Bedford Falls… Or is it Seneca Falls?
Movie buffs who love “It’s a Wonderful Life” and small-town Bedford Falls should feel right at home in this Finger Lakes village. Well, it’s…
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Quilting the Mennonite Way
During a weekend drive through Yates County, you’ll doubtless pass scores of black and yellow road signs depicting a horse and buggy. You’ll probably…
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“The Boathouse at Thendara-Canandaigua Lake”
“This painting of the boathouse was created using only a painting knife. I’ve long been an admirer of the Impressionists and wanted to express…
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Auburn – Dreams, Discovery and Design
Geographically, Auburn is located in the heart of one of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States. Owasco Lake at the city’s outskirts…
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Ganondagan: A Bridge Between Yesterday and Today
When you visit Ganondagan, your first instinct may be to turn away from the Visitor Center to take in the extraordinary view to the…
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Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center, Behind the Scenes
There’s something about music under the stars that moves both artist and audience. Despite the cool air and the open spaces, it makes them…
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Tim Wells, Designer & Maker of Fine Furniture
“Since he can remember, Tim Wells has been dreaming of projects to work on. If he wasn’t working on cars, he was finding a…
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