Now Circa Then Opens at McDonald Theatre
Opening night for Now Circa Then is underway at McDonald Theatre on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus in Geneva, N.Y. The production is directed by Chris Hatch, professor of theatre, and stars Michael O’Sullivan ’27 and Kalila Caringal ’27.
Gideon loves history and longs for the ways of the past. Margie is new to the city and struggles to survive in the moment. When the two are hired as historical re-enactors at New York City’s Tenement Museum, their mismatched ideals and differing views on history prove both alluring and infuriating to each other. The play was written by Carly Mensch (Orange Is the New Black, Weeds, GLOW). Now Circa Then will be staged in McDonald Theatre.
The play runs Feb. 19–21. Showtimes and box office tickets are available at this link.
| Feb 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM | College |
Geneva Public Library launches monthly youth reading challenge
The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, hosts a monthly reading challenge on the ground floor where children can earn prizes by reading, with a paper log available at the desk on the ground floor, and anyone who completes three challenges is eligible for an end-of-school-year party in June.
| Feb 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM | Library |
Geneva Public Library Hosts Arachnid Story Time
Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., hosted this week’s Amazing Arachnid Story Time, where eight-legged guests including a green tarantula and a baby tarantula met attendees up close and visitors could touch a molted exoskeleton as the Community Room filled with curious minds.
| Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM | Library |
No. 1 Hobart Ends Regular Season vs. Buffalo State
No. 1 Hobart closes its regular-season schedule against Buffalo State and Fredonia.
| Feb 19, 2026 at 11:41 AM | College |
Dove Block Project Offers Monthly Workshops in Geneva
The Dove Block Project at 465 Exchange St. in Geneva, New York, offers classes, workshops and events with a fresh monthly lineup and lists upcoming workshops at thedoveblockproject.org/workshops; the main site is thedoveblockproject.org.
| Feb 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Community |
Geneva Public Library asks patrons to fill Kudos Cards
Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., is asking patrons to brighten a staff member's day by filling Kudos Cards on every floor, with a message saying words matter and including the hashtags #LibraryLove, #ThankYou and #gplny.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM | Library |
Geneva High Scholars Tour FLCC Campus, Explore College Pathways
Early College High School scholars from Geneva High School visited Finger Lakes Community College’s Geneva Campus before break to explore their college paths, met campus leaders, heard from a current FLCC student about the transition to college, and discussed future pathways in humanities, health care and computer science along with upcoming summer experiences and opportunities for next year.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM | Schools |
Hobart and William Smith Alumni behind-the-scenes at Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Alumni of Hobart and William Smith Colleges are behind the scenes at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy, including Dr. Allyson Shirtz Howe ’94, P’25 serving as team physician for the U.S. women’s hockey team who exchanged bracelets with Snoop Dogg, designer Carlyn Kosienski ’23 who created a Marvel‑inspired Venom helmet for skeleton athlete Austin Florian hailed as "too cool" by CBS Sports, and Mia Tetrault ’25 and Margo Grapshi ’22 in Italy with NBC to help cover the Games.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM | College |
Hobart College to host Vassar, Bard to close season
In Geneva, N.Y., Hobart College will host Vassar and Bard to close out its regular season.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM | College |
Geneva Public Library hosts Black Female Leaders program Feb. 20
A Black History Month program titled “Learn About Black Female Leaders” is planned at several libraries, including Geneva Public Library's Feb. 20 session at 2:30 p.m. in Geneva, N.Y.; the free, family-friendly event features story time and a craft and is hosted by Karis with Girl Scouts.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM | Library |