Behind the Curtain is The Smith's interactive blog detailing the comings and goings at the theatre. Check out what's going on behind the scenes and how you can have a say and be more involved with the Center Stage of the Finger Lakes!

The New York State Council on the Arts is a state funding agency that provides support for activities of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State and helps to bring artistic programs of high quality to the citizens of the state. NYSCA has been directed by the state Legislature to maintain the "paramount position of this State in the nation and the world as a cultural center" through the support of nonprofit arts organizations in New York State. NYSCA achieves its goals primarily through its grantmaking activity. It offers grants and support services to the field through a number of discipline and field related programs.

Geneva is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. The Seneca-Cayuga Canal connects Seneca Lake with Cayuga Lake, linking Geneva, via the State Barge Canal, to the water- ways of the world. Facilities abound for golf, tennis, boating and water sports, not to mention winter sports. Geneva is also the perfect place to begin your tour of the Finger Lakes winery trails, with 20 wineries surrounding Seneca Lake. The Finger Lakes Region boasts over 70 wineries with vineyards covering over 10,000 acres.

The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance is the region's leading travel association with a distinguished membership of more than 1,500 communities and businesses. Founded in 1919, the FLTA continues to focus on improving the economy through the preservation of our natural resources while sustaining the development and promotion of the travel industry within the Finger Lakes Region. Toll free 800-548-4386.

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. Toll free 877-FUN-IN-NY.

The mission of Geneva Arts Development Council is to promote the arts in the City of Geneva, in order to improve the quality of life for our residents, revitalize our downtown and enhance our appeal to commerce and tourism. To accomplish our goal, we will make use of Geneva’s historical and architectural significance, rich cultural diversity, distinctive lakefront location, exceptional educational facilities, and the unique Smith Opera House.

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