Apr 17 Friday
CINDERELLARodgers and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella" brings the timeless fairytale to life with warmth, wit, and a touch of theatre magic. Featuring a glittering score, magically unforgettable characters, and a dash of true love, this timeless tale sparkles with whimsy and wonder. Join us for the magical musical that reminds us, Impossible things are happening every day. With six enchanted performances, and free admission for K–12 students, this production celebrates the joy of theatre while inspiring the audiences of tomorrow.
Directed by Kevin HalpinMusic Direction by Ben Kapilow
- Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. - Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2 p.m. - Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. - Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Location: Dowd Fine Arts Center Theater
“The Golden Girls” meets “Sex in the City”! “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” by Jones Hope Wooten is a hilarious, heart-bursting story of five women and their annual girls’ weekend on the Outer Banks at The Sweet Delilah Cottage. Sheree, Dinah, Lexie, Jeri-Neal, and Vernadette, originally college swim teammates, see each other through more than thirty years of ups and downs with fierce devotion as well as fierce honesty. The comedy features local actors Michelle Benjamin, Kimberly Canale, Robin Gaige, Gail Lewis, and Melissa Norton who take their characters from their mid forties to their late seventies over two acts.
TRIO 315 is a contemporary jazz trio featuring pianist Joe Pietra, bassist Mario Pietra, and drummer Byron Cage. They perform original compositions along with a diverse selection of music ranging from Miles Davis to Lady Gaga, providing a fresh perspective on jazz in the 21st century.
Following the tradition of the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be given by the musicians, interspersed throughout the performance. The short format program is presented in an intimate, relaxed setting without intermission.
Fun for the whole family, kids under 18 are free with an adult ticket purchase.
Apr 18 Saturday
Come have fun with fellow Newfielders as we team up to clean up our road sides for the 2026 Newfield Green Up Day. This year's event is scheduled for Sat., April 18. This event is a fun way for friends, classmates, organization members, and family to work together toward the common goal of cleaning up the roadsides of our town. As usual, the registration table will be set up from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in front of Newfield Town Hall on Sat., April 18. It is there that each group will register for what section of road they are cleaning up so that the highway department knows where to pick up what we collect and deliver to Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center on the Monday following Greenup Day.
Join us in the captivating realm of frogs and insects in our brand-new program! Join us for an unforgettable exploration of these incredible creatures, with a special focus on those that call vernal pools their seasonal home.
Experience the wonder of their metamorphic life cycles as we unravel the mysteries of their development from egg to adult. Gain insights into the vital role vernal pools play in supporting diverse ecosystems and the fascinating adaptations of the creatures that inhabit them.
Come and create with us! Join us for a free mosaic class led by Jablon Studios in the Noble Room at 9 Park Street in Newark Valley on April 18th from 12-3pm. We will be making two mosaic coasters and would love for you to join us. We do ask that you preregister, since spaces are limited. Please reserve a spot by calling the Newark Valley Village office at 607-642-8686 or emailing deputyclerk@newarkvalleyvillage.com with your name, phone number, and email address. We can’t wait to see you there! This project is made possible with funds from Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
The Ithaca YMCA will celebrate the 34th annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18th. From 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, bring your family to the YMCA for a variety of fun and healthy activities for all ages. Activities include face painting, bounce house, healthy snacks, health screenings, obstacle course, arts & crafts, family-friendly exercise classes, and many other activities from community organizations across Tompkins County.
La Traviata, composed by Giuseppe Verdi with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, is a tragic opera set in Paris and follows the story of Violetta Valéry, a celebrated courtesan. At a lavish party, she meets Alfredo Germont, a young man who has admired her from afar. Touched by his sincerity and love, Violetta abandons her glamorous lifestyle and retreats to the countryside with him. Their happiness is short-lived, however, when Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, secretly visits Violetta and urges her to end the relationship to preserve the family’s honor and secure his daughter’s future. Heartbroken, Violetta sacrifices her own happiness and leaves Alfredo without explaining the true reason.
Alfredo, unaware of his father’s intervention, is devastated by Violetta’s departure and publicly shames her at a party, only to later learn of her noble sacrifice. Stricken with remorse, he rushes to her side, but by then Violetta is gravely ill with tuberculosis. In a final reunion, the two lovers briefly rekindle their love, but it is too late—Violetta dies in Alfredo’s arms, a victim of society’s hypocrisy and moral rigidity.
The opera explores powerful themes such as the conflict between personal desire and social convention, the redemptive power of love, and the cruelty of sacrifice. Violetta’s journey from a figure of indulgence to one of profound emotional depth highlights issues of gender, class, and morality in 19th-century society. La Traviata remains one of the most moving portrayals of doomed love in the operatic canon, both for its emotional resonance and its searing social commentary.
Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is pleased to present its Tioga County Middle & High School Student Exhibition. It will open on First Friday, April 3, from 5 - 8 p.m. at 179 Front St., Owego. After the opening, the exhibition will be on view from April 4 - 25, 2026, Wed. through Sat. from 12 - 4 p.m..The exhibition features work from Candor, Newark Valley, Owego, Spencer Van Etten, and Tioga Central. Each school has been invited to showcase up to 20 samples of student artwork, and awards will be given in the following categories based on Scholastic Art Awards:.Best in ShowPaintingPhotographyMixed MediaPrintmakingSculptureCeramicsDrawing & IllustrationDigital ArtAI.A SPECIAL THANKSTo Newark Valley Central School District for supporting this exhibition.
Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is pleased to present Hot Dogs & Gin, A Spring Concert Fundraiser, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front Street. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Hot Dogs & Gin is ready to rock-and-roll beginning at approximately 7:00 p.m. We hope you join us and enjoy the show!
ABOUT HOT DOGS & GINHot Dogs & Gin is a high-energy classic rock and blues cover band from Southern Tier, NY, fronted by Eamonn Hubert. Don't miss these guys shredding your favorite tunes—everything from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Jimi Hendrix and many, many more.
TICKET PRICE🌭 $15 in advance🌭 $20 at the door🌭 To purchase tickets in advance, go to: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/hot_dogs_gin_concert🌭 All tickets sales are final and not refundable. Proceeds benefit Tioga Arts Council.
