Seasons Greetings (2021)
Seasons Greetings (2021)
Seasons Greetings (2021)
Happy Holidays
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Season’s Greetings December 2021 • 3
pretty much every day that Oakfield and our third trip will A Quick Look
Trees we’re open.”
Duffy said on Dec. 17, the
be to the village of Bergen to
tour their trees.” WHAT: “Wonderland of Trees.”
From T2 Genesee Symphony Orches- Lamkin said the class is do- WHEN: Through Jan. 1, 2022.
tra Flute Quartet will perform ing activities to learn about WHERE: Holland Land Office Mu-
with the Stafford Garden Club a show at 6:30 p.m. at the mu- Hanukkah; Christmas tra- seum, 131 West Main St., Batavia.
and we did it for a few years,” seum. Basket raffles are going ditions in France, where the HOURS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues-
she said. “They (Garden Club until the 17th as well. stocking originated; Christ- days through Saturdays.
members) would do some- On Dec. 10, a group of stu- mas traditions in Germany, ADMISSION: $5 ($3 for stu-
thing to decorate the tree with dents and staff from Genesee where the tree originated; the dents, veterans, seniors; $1 for
natural ornaments that we Valley BOCES were at the mu- Mexican poinsettia; the meno- child; $10 for family).
made from living things — seum as part of their activi- rah, the dreidel. INFORMATION: (585) 343-4727
milkweed pods, pine cones ties for that day. The students
or http://hollandlandoffice.com/
and other dried weeds.” were in Michelle Lamkin’s and
Call said the Historical So- Jeanne Johnson’s class.
ciety is featuring the Country “We are doing a unit on
Club this year. MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS ‘Christmas traditions around
“We’ve had a different fea- The St. Joseph’s Church tree the world,’ and this is the ‘Tour
ture every year. We pick a is illuminated at the Holland of Trees,’ so this was the first
theme somehow related to Land Office Museum. stop, here, at the Holland Land
history. We try to tie it in with Office.
something historical and just kept it during our regular “Our second stop will be to
something from our town,” business hours and it’s been tour the trees in the village of
Call said. “The Country Club
is our feature this year because
they are celebrating their
100th anniversary and they
are in our town. We are excited H
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4 • Thursday, December 16, 2021 Season’s Greetings
Come caroling,
and spread
holiday cheer
By MALLORY DIEFENBACH
[email protected]
BATAVIA — Join The Bata-
via Daily News for some holi-
day cheer!
On 7 p.m. Friday come to the
West Bethany Baptist Church,
located at 10333 West Beth-
any Road in Batavia, the our
third annual “Christmas-Sing”
Christmas Carol Concert.
After going virtual last year
to the pandemic, this year it’s
back to in-person.
Wendy Williams will be con-
ducting again with her won-
derful students from Sound
Foundations Vocal Studio.
Hot cocoa and cookies will
be available afterward, provid-
ed by Pub Coffee Hub.
There will be 11 songs.
You can find the songbook
inside the Dec. 16 edition of
The Daily News and its sibling
weekly The Livingston County
News, based in Geneseo.
The song book features both
music and lyrics for more than
a dozen holiday favorites. The
songs are accompanied by
notes about the style of sing-
ing. These descriptions in-
clude “reverently,” “with spir-
it,” “expressively,” “quickly,”
and “not too slow.”
For those who cannot at-
tend in person, we will also be
live streaming the concert on
both our Daily News and Liv-
ingston County News Face-
book pages.
The annual concert was first
presented in 2019 at St. James
Episcopal Church in Batavia.
Inspiration for the con-
cert came after a customer
brought in a song book that
had been published in The
Daily News around 1991. The
paper thought it would be
great to once again include a
holiday song book and renew a
seasonal tradition. Soon after,
the idea of a free public carol-
ing event – inspired by one in
Chicago – developed in part-
nership with Sound Founda-
tions, which has been part of
all three concerts.
Season’s Greetings December 2021 • 5
O
ne memory ... perhaps
glish in Illinois
the most vivid of my and Michigan
childhood, centers before pursu-
about the old mansion on the ing a career in
hill, for it was a large house of journalism. She
began writing
which only part was in com- freelance arti-
mon use, the rest being re- cles for Buffalo Rittenhouse
served for state occasions. and Rochester
This incident is connect- newspapers and reviewed books
and press syndicates before be-
ed with my first memory of coming a modern-poetry lecturer
Christmas, my first sight of a at Columbia University in 1900.
Christmas tree. Prior to this In 1905, Rittenhouse joined the
I can vaguely recall running editorial staff of the New York Times
and The Bookman, a literary mag-
downstairs in the early dawn azine, and held both positions for
BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTO
to see what was left in the several years. She then edited and
A Christmas tree at Mills Mansion, Mount Morris, is decorated in 2019 with candles, cornhusk dolls
bulging stocking by the coal published poetry compilations,
and tin ornaments. the first being The Younger Amer-
stove, but nothing stands out
as particularly romantic un- ican Poets, published in 1904. She
head-cheese but at his junc- to myself that it could not be touched, was the doll. I be- continued to publish compilations
til the night of the Christmas ture proceedings were stayed for me, it was far too beauti- gan to be afraid that I should until 1927, a time when many crit-
tree set up in the great hall at by the information that each ful. It must be for some older cry when it was assigned ics believed poetry’s contemporary
Grandfather Rittenhouse’s. family had brought its own girl, I could not expect to have to someone else and medi- popularity had ended.
My father was one of seven Rittenhouse was the only wom-
contribution to the feast. And anything as lovely as that – tated flight to the chamber an founding member of the Poet-
children, all of whom were what a feast it was, served and the more I schooled my- beyond, but was held by a ry Society of America in 1910 and
married and had families of at the edge of evening with self against it, the more acute spell as Santa Claus at least served as secretary of the society
their own, and nearly all, by a lights and cheer! became the desire. reached up, took down the for 10 years. She also published her
strange chance, lived within own poetry in four volumes: “The
We of the younger gen- My father’s only brother, doll, turned it slowly over, Door of Dreams” (1918), “The Lifted
driving distance of the early eration had no inkling that a large blond man and a ge- looked well at the card, and Cup” (1921), “The Secret Bird” (1930),
home. more was to follow, until nial spirit, was dressed as then read out my name! and “My House of Life” (1934).
A widowed sister kept the dinner over, the doors to Santa Claus and distributed There have been gifts in life Rittenhouse was awarded a
house for the parents and bronze medal in 1931 by the Po-
the great front hall thrown the presents. He frequently ardently desired, gifts that I etry Society of America for distin-
conceived of the idea one open and we flocked in, to be called my name and one gift feared would never be mine, guished service to poetry.
Christmas of asking the var- thrilled by the most dazzling after another was passed up but none like this. I look back In 2019, the town of Mount Mor-
ious families to dinner and sight that ever met the eyes of the stair to me, but I could upon the moment as my first ris installed a historical marker at the
of having a tree set up in the an unsophisticated country look at none, for there, at the knowledge that joy is made Dutch Street Cemetery, near the
site of her childhood home.
front hall and decorated, child. The tree, blazing with very top of the tree, still un- exquisite by pain.
without the knowledge of candles and gay with tinsel,
the old people. This plan was had been placed at the foot of
quite feasible, owing to the
size of the house and the fact
the wide stair, up and down
whose steps we were quickly
Look great for the holidays!
Off frame
30%
that in winter that part of it disposed, the larger children
was rarely used. near the bottom, the small
My aunt had delayed the near the top. My point of van-
dinner, saying she thought
some of the family might
come home, and when one
tage was with the latter, and
from the moment I saw the
tree there was for me but one
purchase
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Season’s Greetings December 2021 • 7
Shake on the Lake puts its twists on ‘Christmas Carol’ FIND HUNDREDS OF THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU VISIT
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By MALLORY DIEFENBACH quired for entry. Masks will be cast features past Shake on the
[email protected] required during the perfor- Lake actors such as Madeleine
PERRY — Shake on the Lake mance. Dauer, Ashley Winkfield, and
is promising “A Christmas Car- Shake on the Lake is offer- Fergie L. Philippe as Ebenezer
ol” like you’ve never seen it be- ing a second way to experience Scrooge.
fore. The Dec. 18 production “A Christmas Carol.” Shake Philippe is currently play-
will be an improvised take on has created a podcast play in ing the roles of Hercules Mul-
the Charles Dickens holiday which Ebenezer Scrooge and ligan and James Madison in
classic, “A Christmas Carol.” the cast of ghosts, memories the Broadway production of
“Improv is all about struc- and shadows of Scrooge’s un- “Hamilton.” Past work with
tures, even when we’re making redeemable past try to move Shake on the Lake includes its
it all up as it comes along. Even him to a redemptive future by 2016 production of “Twelfth
in a ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ understanding the true mean- Night” in the roles on Antonio
they have a structure; they are ing of the holiday spirit. The and Maria.
improvising,” said Josh Rice,
Stars are bright, but it’ s good friends like you who really light up our
co-founder and producing ar- Phone: 585.786.5880 year! Thanks for bringing us so many smiles and great memories.
tistic director of Shake on the Fax: 585.786.8269 We cherish the times we’ve shared with you in 2021,
Lake. “We’re improvising the and we look forward to serving you again soon.
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Rice said what Shake on the
Lake is going to do is find mo-
ments within that structure
where they can take out the
specific things and insert audi-
ence suggestions. An example
might be changing Scrooge’s
Attica Rodeo
catchphrase.
“It will change the story a
little bit, but for the most part
what we’re hoping is to still
keep is the main structure of
the story of Scrooge,” Rice said.
Shake on the Lake is also
considering other ways to get 64th Annual
the audience a little bit more
involved, such as giving them
props to use.
The show will feature the
improv duo “The Joshes” –
Rice and Josh Marcks – along
with special guests. Rice likens
the production to “A Muppet
Christmas Carol,” in which
august 4-7, 2022
the Dickens classic is mashed Get your tickts today!
up with absurdity to deliver a Go to:
unique performance.
“A(n Improvised) Christ-
mas Carol” will be performed
7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at East Hill
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are available on Shake on the The Perfect Gift
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The production is appropri-
ate for ages 10 and older.
Proof of vaccination or a
recent (within three days)
negative COVID-19 test is re-
10 • December 2021 Season’s Greetings
The holiday season is near- judged on Dec. 18. art work by Martin Walter
and Louis Melendez. Work is
ing its climax, but there are on view through Dec. 30 at
still more than a few things the Arts Council for Wyoming
you can do to help celebrate
THROUGH DEC. 30 County’s satellite gallery at
The Rochester “Holiday Light the Wyoming County YMCA,
the season with others in the Show”: 5 to 9 p.m. Sunshine 115 Linwood Ave., Warsaw.
community or find unique Camp, 809 Five Points Rd.,
ways to personalize your own Rush. The Rochester “Holiday THROUGH DEC. 31
Light Show” is a drive-through
holiday experience. light show featuring dozens Wonderland of Trees: The
Here’s a guide to selected of dazzling, larger-than-life Wonderland of Trees will run
holiday-themed displays to through the end of Decem-
events in the four-county delight the entire family. Visi- ber. The theme to honor this
GLOW region to help you feel tors are welcomed to bundle milestone year is “Through
the holiday spirit. up in their car, pack a favorite the Years.” The basket raffle
snack or beverage and tune winners will be drawn Dec.
With the COVID-19 pan- their radio to enjoy the synced 17. Further holiday events will
demic continuing, some light performance as they trav- also take place throughout
el the more than 1 mile route the season. For more informa-
events may be presented tion, contact the museum or
through the “Holiday Light visit www.hollandlandoffice.
virtually, and others will have Show.” For ticket information, com. Holland Land Office
safety requests such as social go to holidaylightshow.com. Museum, 131 West Main St.,
distancing and masks. For all Exhibit: Martin Walter & Louis Batavia.
events, we encourage you to Melendez: The Walter & yassestruckingandconstruction.com
Melendez Exhibition features See EVENTS T11
call ahead to verify it is still
scheduled and also to check
for any special protocols.
Here is a selection of activ-
ities scheduled in and near
Genesee, Livingston, Orleans
and Wyoming counties. For
updates and more events, SPECIALIZING IN WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE
check the online calendar at 108 Bank Street, Batavia • 343-6600 Krysten Schmidt,
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thelcn.com:
During this
THROUGH DEC. 18:
Artful Holidays: 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tuesdays through Satur-
Holiday Season
days (until 7 p.m. Thursdays)
at the Genesee Valley Council more than ever, our
on the Arts, 4 Murray Hill
Drive, Mount Morris. Browse
the curated, boutique-style
thoughts turn gratefully to
sale featuring works by more
than 30 local artisans. Items those who made our progress
available include jewelry,
ceramics, holiday decor, hand-
made soaps, fiber arts and
possible! And in this spirit,
more. For information, go to
gvartscouncil.org or call (585)
243-6785.
we say Thank You and
Drive-Thru Country Christmas:
Bring the family out for a
send Warm Wishes to all.
festive holiday experience Hours: Mon. 8-4, Tues. 7-3, Wed. Closed, Thur. 7-3, Fri. 7-12
hosted by the Western New
York Gas & Steam Associa-
tion. Thousands of lights are
displayed along a half-mile
long route. The event starts
the eve of Thanksgiving and
continues Thanskgiving night
Purchase a $25 gift card, Get $5 FREE
and every Friday and Saturday
night through Dec. 18. Gates
open each night from 5p.m.-
9p.m. $10 per car, cash only
Kathy & Staff would like to wish you a
Merry Christmas
at gate. The entrance will be
3000 Walker Rd., Alexander.
Food vendors will be on site.
This event is in compliance
with COVID-19 safety mea-
sures. This is a fundraiser for
the association. Western New
York Gas & Steam Associa-
tion, 10294 Gillate Rd., Alex-
ander. (716) 380-7061.
& Happy New Year
Holiday Decorating Contest - Sun-Mon: 11:00am - 9:00pm,
Mount Morris: Mount Morris
is conducting a house deco- Tues-Thu: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Fri-Sat: 11:00am - 11:00pm
rating contest in the village.
Judging on Dec. 18. Keep
your lights on the week of
Dec. 13. Also, best-dressed 500 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-3303
window for store fronts will be
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14 • December 2021 Season’s Greetings
Library!: Join in the fun and le, includes special music, Brockport. New Year’s Eve Masquerade
Events come celebrate the holidays
with us. Wear your favorite
ugly Christmas sweater or fes-
readings, and carols. East
Bethany Presbyterian Church,
5735 Ellicott Street Rd., East
Batavia Downs 2022 New
Year’s Eve Party: Count down
Ball: 7 p.m. An elegant eve-
ning of ballgowns and tuxedos
in a historic 1840s building.
tive holiday outfit to the library Bethany. to 2022 at Batavia Downs
From T12 with its “Around The World”- The New Year’s Eve party will
and get a sweet treat. Pick up
your treat at the service desk. themed New Year’s Eve Party. feel like an elegant dinner
um members, free for children Bonus points if you pose for Reservations required. Call party. The theme is “Vene-
three and younger). Genesee pictures. Wadsworth Library, DEC. 29 Sara at (585) 343-3750 or tian Masquerade Ball” with
Country Village & Museum, 24 Center St., Geneseo. New Year’s Eve Appetizers email STenney@westernotb. dancing, casino games and a
1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. with Liz: 10:30 a.m. Brock- com. Payment required ahead champagne toast at midnight.
port. Liz will demonstrate of time. Ring in 2022 with Limited tickets available. For
“Rejoice Believers” presented unique ideas for appetizers dinner, drinks and dancing
by The East Bethany Pres- DEC. 20 that you just might want to with music. Each person information, call (585) 226-
byterian Church: 10:30 a.m. DIY Flannel Christmas Trees: 6 share on New Year’s Eve. will receive $100 Free Play 8181. The Avon Inn, 55 East
“Rejoice Believers,” a Christ- p.m. Geneseo. Brandy Finoc- You even get to sample, so Open Bar from 7-10 p.m., Main St., Avon.
mas Cantata, will be present- chario will teach participants call a friend and join us in the buffet dinner from 6-8 p.m.,
ed at The East Bethany Pres- how to make decorative trees Duryea Room for a tasty pro- Le Roy’s “First Night”: Wel-
byterian Church. The Church live music 8-11 p.m., and
with flannel and Styrofoam gram. For adults. For informa- fireworks at 11:30 p.m. No come the New Year in Le Roy.
Choir under the direction of cones. All materials included. tion, call (585) 637-1050 or one under the age of 21 is Shops will be open. Purchase
Mark Barie will perform this Space is limited. For more go to seymourlibraryweb.com. warm drinks. Enjoy entertain-
beautiful musical piece with allowed inside the New Year’s
information, contact the Seymour Library, 161 East Eve Party. Batavia Downs, ment and fireworks. For infor-
readings to share the story library at (585) 243-0440. Ave., Brockport.
and joy of the season. East 8315 Park Rd., Batavia. mation, call (585) 768-2527.
Wadsworth Library, 24 Center
Bethany Presbyterian Church, St., Geneseo.
5735 Ellicott Street Rd., East
Bethany. DEC. 31
Song of Emmanuel: A Cantata Countdown to the Noon Year:
for Christmas: 2 p.m. The
DEC. 24 11:30 a.m., Brockport.
Geneseo United Methodist Christmas Candlelight Service Celebrate the “Noon” Year
Church presents “Song of at The East Bethany Presby- with a balloon drop at noon.
Emmanuel: A Cantata for terian Church: 7 p.m. East Story time, then make a
Christmas” by Lloyd Larson. Bethany Presbyterian Church noisemaker and celebrate.
The cantata will feature the presents a Christmas Eve For families. For information,
music of the Geneseo Ecu- Candlelight Service of carols call (585) 637-1050 or go to
menical Singers, the Bliss and readings. The service, seymourlibraryweb.com. Sey-
String Quartet of Eastman led by the Rev. John Goeh- mour Library, 161 East Ave.,
School of Music, Connor
Ricotta on piano, and the
choirs of the Geneseo Unit-
ed Methodist Church. This
presentation is a free and Great Food
open to the community. The Great Prices!
church is fully handicapped
accessible. The sanctuary is Great People!
equipped with a t-coil hearing
loop for the hearing impaired.
Geneseo United Methodist
Church, 4520 Genesee St.,
Geneseo. 461 N Main St., Warsaw
(585) 786-0820
DEC. 20-23 Mon. - Sat.: 8am - 9pm, Sun. 8am - 8pm
Celebrate Ugly Christmas
Sweater Week at the
East Bethany
Presbyterian Church
5735 Ellicott St. Rd., East Bethany • 585.344.2931
Sunday, December 19th 10:30 AM
“Rejoice Believers” a Christmas Cantata
The Church Choir under the direction of Mark Barie
will perform this beautiful musical piece with
readings to share the story and joy of the season.
“IT’S WHAT WE DO” Please join us all are welcome!
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