Wrap Up 2025 & Put A Bow On It 🎁

Highlights for December 26 - 28 + NYE Celebrations! Celebrate the last weekend of the year with themed rock & skates, a holiday sing-along, a season finale at Forge Cellars, 2025 year in review trivia night, and a little post-Christmas blues (music).

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Rock & Skate at LECOM Event Center
Fri | School Spirit | 7:00 PM
Sat | Taylor Swift Night | 7:00
Elmira

Looking for fun all winter break long? We’ve got you covered with Aviators Hockey, Rock & Skate, and family-friendly theme nights that everyone will love!

ALSO: Dec 29 – 90’s Theme at 1pm
Dec 30 – Hawaii Theme at 1pm
Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve Skate at 7pm

SATURDAY

2nd Annual Salon Season Finale
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Forge Cellars, Burdett

Another spectacular Salon season is coming to a close! Let's celebrate the same way we did last year: with live music, seafood, and lots & lots of bubbles. Come get your final Salon dose before we close for January & February.

We’ll be pouring champagne by the glass; the real thing, and the local version from our friend Nathan Kendall.

Conserva pairing plates will be available, in addition to fresh-grilled oysters!

To top it all off - we’ll have live music from the one & only Road Man, warming our souls with original reggae, funk & blues.

Wear your finery & bring your friends - let’s go out with a pop & a fizz! This event is free to attend, no reservations necessary.

Steve Grills & The Roadmasters
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Steuben Brewing on Keuka Lake

Steve Grills has been long regarded as one of Rochester's finest guitarists through his deep love and respect for the Blues genre.

Steve has performed at music venues from San Francisco to NYC and festivals in the US and Canada, most notably the Chicago Blues Festival with Ernest Lane. Steve has also played alongside many top legends of the blues such as Robert Lockwood, Bill Doggett, Benny Turner, Cary Bell and Joe Beard among others.

Audiences can always expect to enjoy a high energy and passionate performance of great Blues from Steve Grills and the Roadmasters.

Holiday Sing-Along
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
WMC North, Elmira

Head over to WMC for an unforgettable night filled with your favorite Christmas carols and other beloved tunes. Kyra will be there, bringing all the good energy and great vibes to make the night special!

But that’s not all—starting at 10 PM, indulge your taste buds with delicious offerings from the Boricombia food truck.

Gather your friends and family, and come ready to sing and celebrate the holiday spirit together! Remember: the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!

SUNDAY

2025 Year In Review Trivia
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Liquid Shoes Brewing, Corning

It's our 2nd Annual 'Year in Review' trivia game at Liquid Shoes Brewing this Sunday December 28th from 1-3pm...free to play with prizes for the top 2 squads.

Hosted by Bob the Bulldog

PLUS

Admittedly, this weekend is a little quiet, being that it’s smack-dab in the middle of Christmas & New Year’s, but there’s still a lot of great of live music, plus an art opening, karaoke, and Airigami at the Corning Museum of Glass! Check out all of the events at the link below:

COMING UP

At Mud Creek Bison Ranch, Savona

Plus a dozen more NYE parties, all listed on the main calendar!

Family Fun NYE Celebration
Wed, Dec 31 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corning Family YMCA

Come celebrate the New Year with your friends at the Corning Family YMCA. Arts and Crafts, Pool games, gym activities, and more!

Noon Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 31 at 11:15 AM
Steele Memorial Library, Elmira

Count down to the NOON Year with us at the Steele Kid's Space! Enjoy sparkling cider, crafts, and a balloon drop. Best suited for ages 2-12, no registration required.

Last Chance…. Christmas Movie Quote Scavenger Hunt 🎄

Don’t forget! This newsletter has the 4th and final quote from another favorite movie of mine. The winner gets a gift of $50 to their favorite local restaurant! Simply reply to this email with today’s quote and/or a quote from any of the last 3 newsletters to get a chance to win the prize!

I’ll announce the winner in next week’s newsletter to kick off the new year!
In the meantime, wishing you all a wonderful & safe rest of the holiday season and a very happy New Year!

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