Glass Fest in Corning begins today, runs through Sunday
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(WBNG) Monday is the first day of the Corning Gaffer District s 11th Annual Glass Fest.
The almost week-long event includes fun activities everyday of the week such as concerts, guided art tours and drive-in movie screenings.
Executive Director of the Corning s Gaffer District Coleen Fabrizi told 12 News that the festivities highlight the history of glass in Corning, N.Y., the future of glass all over the world and discusses the relationship between glass production and Chemung County.
Glass Fest will run from May 24 through May 30.
If you re interested in attending, finding out what events take place on which days, or to download your free tickets, you can visit their website by
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CORNING - Restaurants and bars on Market Street are reemerging after temporarily closing this past winter due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and a new brewery location will open on the historic main street in mid-to-late May.
The Market Street Brewing Company, Hand + Foot and Volo Bar & Lounge recently reopened and Iron Flamingo Brewery, located on Baker Street, will roll out a new Barrell House, at 54 W. Market St., in late spring.
“I’d like to think that will all of the vaccinations that are happening, even though it is still important to have social distancing and to wear a mask, I think people are feeling more comfortable getting out and doing more personal shopping, dining and exploring,” said Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of the Corning Gaffer District.
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CORNING - Tom Freeman, owner of Treats on Market Street, is one of many Gaffer District business owners seeking a one-time grant of up to $1,000 for pandemic recovery and business model adjustments.
“The grant, if we receive it, will be very helpful,” Freeman said. “It’s going to allow us to upgrade our point of sale to a contact list, which will also allow us to start offering online ordering.”
The new $100,000 matching grant opportunity for businesses within the Gaffer District is funded by donations from Corning Enterprises and Corning Credit Union, according to Gaffer District Executive Director Coleen Fabrizi.