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Highlights for November 7 - November 9: It's getting darker earlier, but these events will brighten your weekend! Live, energetic celtic music, T-Swift covers, Revolutionary War re-inactment, and a pumpkin smash.
Sean Lukasik
November 07, 2025
TOP 5
TONIGHT
 | NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY LIVE AT CMOG Celtic superstars and power couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are back on a world tour for the first time since their marriage in 2002. In the intervening years they raised seven children (all budding world-class musical talents), ran a fully operational farm, and built a thriving Farmers Market in Lakefield, Ontario—all while playing over 75 shows a year throughout North America. Join Natalie, Donnell, and two of their children for this “Four on the Floor” performance at the Corning Museum of Glass. |
SATURDAY
 | Blast Into History Join us for a War of Independence 1776 re-enactment day filled with campfire cooking, historical firearm demonstrations, drilling, a public trial, an encampment area and a variety of talks throughout the day at the Village. Living historians will be in period attire for all of the demonstrations and events. The public is invited to participate in the activities. A soup and bread lunch will also be available. |
 | Let’s Sing Taylor Let’s Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience - is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. |
SUNDAY
 | Pumpkin Smash II: Electric Boo-Galoo It's Pumpkin Smash II: Electric BOO-galoo Join us for the second annual pumpkin smash. Bring your jack o' lanterns, pumpkins, & gourds to be SMASHED by our volunteer smashers or get in on the action yourself. What’s a pumpkin smash? The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing an alternative option – smashing jack o' lanterns to be composted. |
 | American Veteran Celebration The Corning Area Community Concert Band present their fall scholarship concert, a celebration of American Veterans. Admission is FREE. |
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 | Holiday Cookie Decorating Class Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop for Kids ages 8-12! Learn more & register online: |
PLUS
Theater productions at Elmira College and Corning PP High School, art openings, dueling pianos, and a holiday crafting fundraiser. Check out all of the events - or submit your own - at the link below:
COMING UP
ARTS Council of the Southern FLX | Monday 11/10 at 7pm
Argos Warehouse, Ithaca | Thursday 11/13 at 8pm
Light Up Corning!
If you live in or near Corning, you probably remember when the Gaffer District decided not to light all the trees on Market Street for the holidays. It was a financial decision, one that was met with a lot of public backlash. But despite the negative response, and the willingness to make donations that would cover the gap, most of the trees in Corning have stayed dark for the past 3 years.
This year, the Gaffer District finally announced they are re-lighting all the trees! And they are asking businesses and residents to back up their offer to sustain the lights for years to come.
If you feel so inclined, take a look at the donation site set up at www.givebutter.com/4sHm0Q - you can choose to sponsor a tree for the full lighting “cycle,” or whatever fits your budget. Truly bright news for the holiday season!
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