Nov 6 - TOiVO

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TOIVO, playing traditional social dance music of the Finger Lakes and more, will present a FALL BACK Community Dance and Fundraiser for the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA).

This fun event will take place in the TCFA auditorium on Sunday, November 6 – the day Daylight Savings Time ends - from 3-5pm. Entry by donation.


Join us in the music on the biggest, best wooden dance floor in the Finger Lakes. All ages are welcome to enjoy music that is good for dancing and good for listening! Refreshments will be available. Bring a partner or come alone! Wallflowers are welcome, too! TOiVO will play an eclectic mix of Scandinavian, Tex-Mex, Cajun, honky-tonk, European, South American and many original dance tunes. You’ll enjoy waltzes, tangos, two-steps, polkas, schottisches, foxtrots, cheek-to-cheek, hambos, and huapangos. The players are Richard Koski, button accordion; Jason Koski, mandolin; Stefan Senders, banjo and triangle; Jim Reidy, guitar; Paul Martin, guitar; Harley Campbell, upright bass; and Annie Campbell, snare drum. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Conservatory. Find out more about TOiVO at their web site, http://toivo.honkingduck.com

4/27 - Disco Party at the Conservatory

24 Apr, 2024
Disco Dance Party at the Conservatory Saturday Night, April 27, 7:30-10pm Tickets $15 online at TCFA.live, $20 at the door Hustle back to the 70’s with mirror balls and colorful lights as our fabulous dance floor becomes the scene! DJ Obvious Objects will be spinning all of your favorite disco dance songs, and your ticket price Includes complimentary retro snacks and one drink of your choice. The Conservatory will also be selling beer, wine, and specialty wine coolers: calypso coladas and strawberry margaritas. Get in the groove and dress to impress with your funkiest threads and enter the costume contest. One lucky winner will receive tickets to this year’s GrassRoots Unplugged event (a $100 value, no additional cost to enter) This event is a great way to kick off spring, so boogie on down to the Disco Dance Party!

4/28 - Student Music Recitals

23 Apr, 2024
Student Music Recital Sunday, April 28, 3-5pm We are delighted to announce our 2024 Spring recital. The afternoon concert will feature performances by students from this year's roster featuring piano and guitar. Come out and support music at TCFA, and hear selections from our talented students. Free to attend. Students of Bill Gregg, TCFA Recital: Wesley Millspaugh (Guitar) Drowsy Maggie/Frosty Morning (traditional) Nick Sledziona (Fiddle) Turkey in the Straw (traditional) Vasso Skezas (Guitar) Wish Upon a Star (Harline & Washington) Liza Breslaw (Autoharp) Mairi's Wedding (traditional) Mahkia Gumaer (Piano) Piano Study #3 (William Gregg) Mahkia Gumaer (Autoharp) Flop Eared Mule (traditional) Stepph Sharpe (Dulcimer) South Wind (traditional) Nicholas Haynes (Guitar) Galopede (traditional) Atticus Shear (piano) Piano Study #1 (William Gregg)

5/5 - GNSI Closing and Gallery Talk

22 Apr, 2024
The Art of Symbiosis Closing Reception & Gallery Talk Sunday, May 5, 3-5pm Ten GNSI member artists will be in attendance at the closing reception to discuss their artwork, media, techniques and inspirations on this final day of the exhibit. All are welcome to listen and ask questions! Free to attend. This year’s showcase of artwork by members of the Finger Lakes chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. The exhibition brings art and science together to help us understand the importance of interconnectivity and explore the challenges of biodiversity loss, food insecurity and environmental conservation. The natural world has evolved over billions of years by developing extraordinary relationships between different species and populations. These symbiotic relationships, both cooperative and destructive, demonstrate the importance of long-term partnerships for a healthy ecosystem. From mysterious microscopic organisms to amazing plant life, insects, and large mammals including humans, many species' survival is interdependent on one another Gallery hours Fridays 11am-3pm and Sundays 1-5pm until May 5.
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