GENESEO — The Livingston County Historical Society (LCHS) will be hosting an upcoming production of the original musical "Wicket Ways" at the Riviera Theater. Three screenings of the historical musical will be offered: Sept. 30 at 8 p.m., Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. The show includes eight original songs written by Conesus' own Ruth Henry. "The story involves 14 Livingston County and Genesee Valley historical figures such as Clara … [Read more...]
New Bar, ‘Intermissions,’ Coming to Geneseo
GENESEO – The Village of Geneseo Planning Board gave conceptual approval for plans to build a bar at 8 1/2 Center Street, formerly Forever Art II Tattoos and Piercing. Property owner and developer Don Livingston said that the idea for now is to have a place to grab a beer and chicken wings. "We're in our most initial stages," said Livingston. "There will be food, just bar food for now." The bar will be named … [Read more...]
Riviera goes Full Gamut at Grand Reopening
GENESEO — The Riviera Theater on Center Street officially opened its doors Saturday for a night of big band music and dancing the historic theater has not seen in many long years. The theater, beautifully restored by owner and developer Don Livingston, was host to 78 RPM, a group of 16 big-band musicians whose members come from all around Livingston County and Rochester, and more than 250 visitors. "Now we've had the whole gamut," said … [Read more...]
First Riviera Movie in 20 Years is “An Affair to Remember”
GENESEO – The beautifully restored Riviera Theater on Center Street held its much-anticipated first movie screening in more than 20 years on Valentine's Day with a screening of "An Affair to Remember." Tickets for the remastered, colorized 1957 film staring Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, and Richard Denning sold out, packing both decks of the house, and owner and developer Don Livingston brought in some extra seating. "We’ll be playing films … [Read more...]
Industrial Development Office Flourishes 2014 Business
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Business in the valley is looking healthier and more vibrant than ever, according to new official stats from the county Economic Development Office. The Industrial Development Agency, (IDA) which operates under the Economic Development Office, held a 'Year in Review' celebration on Friday at the Riviera Theater on Center Street, which was itself renovated over the past two years and reopened with the help of Economic … [Read more...]
New Riviera Open Doors to Livingston County Development
GENESEO – A long-anticipated sneak-peek into the renovated interior of the Riviera Theater on Center Street finally came on Friday as the Livingston County Development Group hosted an exclusive Year in Review of local business development projects, including the Riviera itself. Don Livingston, developer and owner of the Riviera, sat in the balcony seats proudly enjoying the view as local mayors, county officials, and business owners gazed over … [Read more...]