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Highlights for May 7 - 9: As my own mother would always say: "Be nice to your mother every day!" Check out a plethora of brunches, a family dance, a 50th anniversary concert, a punk rock show, and the Spring Writes Literary Festival!
Amelia Cueva
May 08, 2026
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ALL WEEKEND
 | 18th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival (Live Events) The Festival kicks off with one long weekend from May 7 ā May 10 packed with multiple group readings of poetry, prose, and memoir; panels on writings, genre, and timely topics; creative writing workshops for all ages and experience levels; performances by a local theatre troupe and senior storytellers; a reading and an open mic with local teens; creative writing as a family activity, evening performances, and a Survivor-style literary showdown. |
FRIDAY
 | Motherās Day Dance A lovely opportunity for the whole family to have fun! There will also be raffles and prizes from local organizations. An annual community favorite! |
SATURDAY
 | Ithaca Concert Band 50th Anniversary Concert Guest conductors, new pieces, and celebrating the ICB past, present, and future. Admission is always free - Donations are always appreciated. Made possible in part with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, |
SUNDAY
 | Motherās Day Brunch Celebrate the amazing mother figure in your life with a tasty late morning or early afternoon brunch! Our Motherās Day Brunch features a delicious spread of hot and cold favorites, plus freshly brewed coffee, tea and refreshing juiceāall thoughtfully prepared by Corning Catering. Itās the perfect way to relax, enjoy and make lasting memories together. Brunch seating times are offered for 10 am, 11:15 am or 12:30 pm Registration required in advance, walk-ins cannot be accommodated. $22 for ages 12+ |
 | Another Motherās Day Punk Rock Show! All ages! |
PLUS
Brunches, brunches, and more brunches!; Ravi Coltrane at Smith Opera House in Geneva; Chemung Co Habitat for Humanity: Women Build; A Slice of Crazy Pie Puppet Show AND Slam Jamboree Variety Show in Ithaca; Race Back to the '80's Themed Mom Party at Camp Bell Campground; so much live music, and donāt forget itās NASCAR weekend in Watkins Glen!
Check out all of the events at the link below (and remember to check with the original event hosts for latest updates & cancellations):
YOU KNOWā¦. FOR THE KIDS!
 | Tanglewood Moms RSVPs are appreciated |
COMING UP
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM | Clemens Center, Elmira
Meeting at the Southeast Steuben County Library in Corning, on the second Thursday of each month from 3:00 ā 4:00 PM. Next meeting: May 14th
When Motherās Day Isnāt Easyā¦
As someone who had to had to go to extraordinary lengths to become a mother and who spent a handful of Motherās Days worrying if Iād ever get the chance to be one, my experiences showed me just how complicated Motherās Day can be for many folks.
And so, I want to acknowledge, honor, and send my wholehearted love to:
those who have lost their mothers
those who have complicated relationships with their mothers
those who have lost children or who could not have children
those who became mothers via adoption, fostering, surrogacy, donor conception, etc.
those who are single mothers or who take on unnecessary mental load
those who choose not to be mothers (your choice is valid & beautiful!)
those who declare themselves mothers in unconventional senses (fur babies!)
those who are mothers with chronic illness, disability, or mental health concerns
those who have been disowned or who have needed to cut ties
those who did not wholly choose to become mothers but it happened anyway
those who are struggling with not feeling like they are a good enough mother
I see you, and I honor you. š§”
Reminders
Always check with the original event host for updates and cancellations.
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