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6 days ago
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Musicians from around the world celebrate Ukraine with free concert
(WIVT/WBGH) – A local musician interested in sharing the beauty of the Ukrainian culture is hosting a free concert on Sunday. Ü Lee is presenting Celebrate Ukraine with Music by Ukrainians at Saint John's Memorial Center. The concert features singers, violinists, a flutist, and pianists from all over the world. Lee is from Taiwan and moved to the United States to pursue music, previously serving as a resident artist for the Tri-Cities Opera. Although she is not Ukrainian, she loves to learn about new cultures, languages, and lifestyles. Lee says it's important to show love and support to people of all cultures. 'For this concert, some of us are Ukrainian. So, for the Ukrainians, they understand what the pieces mean and everything. And for us that are not Ukrainians, we just want to show that we love to learn, we love to appreciate, and this is the way we do it,' said Lee. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to the music, there will be art on display as well as refreshments. The event is free and open to the public however, donations are welcome. Residents take home a piece of history as IBM buildings are demolished Riley protecting Lisle dairy farmer betrayed by government Musicians from around the world celebrate Ukraine with free concert Rapist who killed Binghamton man in hit and run crash sentenced to prison Vestal Festival returning next weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Vestal Festival returning next weekend
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An event loved by Vestal residents is back and better than ever. The Vestal Festival is returning to Front Street on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community celebration is fun for all ages and includes over 150 vendors offering a wide variety of goods, crafts, and locally made products as well as food trucks and a DJ. Young and young at heart festivalgoers can also enjoy interactive displays of town vehicles. The highlight of this year's event is the unveiling of a 25-year-old time capsule. The unearthing will take place at 11 next to the gazebo in Memorial Park and is dedicated to retired Vestal police Sgt. Omar Lightner, who passed away on March 22, 1999. The Vestal Festival aims to celebrate the spirit of the community while connecting residents and reflecting on the history of Vestal pride. For more, visit Vestal Festival returning next weekend Kirkwood man holds burglary suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrive One injured after being trapped under truck that smashed into home in Chemung, Lockwood man arrested Best Pizza in Binghamton in 2025 according to TripAdvisor Second arrest made in Binghamton burglary, assault case Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
