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Episodes
Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Restaurant Week
This week on Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith sits down with Christine Montroy from Fairport Food and Drink to preview the upcoming 2nd Annual Fairport Restaurant Week. With 20 local restaurants participating, this year’s event brings special menus, limited‑time dishes, and plenty of reasons to explore Fairport’s food scene. Christine shares[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Restaurant Week appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Halloween Pet Costume Contest
Ed Smith welcomes Kelly McMorrow from CountryMax for a fun conversation about their Halloween Pet Costume Contest. Kelly shares how the event has grown, what families can expect on October 17, and how community groups are joining in with a Trunk or Treat at the Fairport store. The post Sidewalk Talk – Halloween Pet Costume Contest appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Oktoberfest & Scarecrows
Ed Smith welcomes Nancy Ragus and Gina Chupak to Sidewalk Talk for a lively conversation about Fairport’s upcoming Oktoberfest and the enduring Scarecrow Festival. They explore how the festival began more than four decades ago, how local businesses continue to shape it, and why these events remain such a vibrant[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Oktoberfest & Scarecrows appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Plein Air Arts Festival
In this week’s episode of Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith speaks with Pat Rapp from the Fairport Public Arts Committee and Jeannine Pelusio, owner of Stony Point Art Studio. They share details about this year’s Plein Air Arts Festival and the collaboration that brings a Plein Air 101 class to the[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Plein Air Arts Festival appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Perinton Ambulance
In this week’s Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith sits down with Rob Cieri, Chief and Director of Operations at Perinton Ambulance, to discuss the funding challenges facing the organization and the options currently under consideration. Cieri outlines how financial pressures influence daily operations, long-term planning and the ability to maintain essential[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Perinton Ambulance appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Erie Canal Boat Company
Ed Smith chats with Erie Canal Boat Company owner Peter Abele about the company’s growth over the past 22 years and its mission to make the canal accessible to everyone through adaptive kayaks and bikes. Peter also highlights the partnerships that support this work and explains why Fairport’s vibrant canal[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Erie Canal Boat Company appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Music Festival
This week on Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith welcomes by Daryl Walczak, who has helped shape the Fairport Music Festival for over two decades. Walczak reflects on how the festival began, what keeps it growing year after year, and the powerful community support that has helped raise more than $3.2 million[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Music Festival appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Advent House Golf Tournament
Ed Smith sits down with Heather Bundschuh, Community Engagement Officer at Advent House, to share the story behind this beloved comfort‑care home. Heather explains how Advent House began, how it operates differently from clinical facilities, and why its two‑bed model gives families precious time with loved ones in their final[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Advent House Golf Tournament appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Fiber Festival
This week on Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith is joined by Jesse McNaughton, the creative force behind Lift Bridge Yarn and the Fairport Fiber Festival. Jesse reflects on how she got started in the fiber community, what motivated her to build a festival of her own, and what attendees will find[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Fairport Fiber Festival appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.
Sidewalk Talk – Hoochenanny Festival
Ed Smith sits down with Hoochenanny Festival co‑organizers Tommy Brunett and Sean McCarthy to talk about this year’s big weekend. The festival runs August 14–16 and is moving to a brand‑new location at the Town of Perinton’s Center Park West. And yes, there’s a little spoiler in the interview about[Read More...] The post Sidewalk Talk – Hoochenanny Festival appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com.