Wine in the Finger Lakes Region

Season 4
• January 25, 2015

The Talk

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The Speaker

Evan Dawson
Journalist, Radio Host, and seasoned moderator

At a Glance

Host of Connections with Evan Dawson
Author of Summer in a Glass: The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes

Honors

Two-time winner of the award for Best Single-Subject Wine Blog

Evan Dawson, renowned journalist and host of Connections with Evan Dawson, is a seasoned moderator with a reputation for insightful and thought-provoking conversations.

As the host of Connections, he engages listeners in thought-provoking conversations about current events, culture, and societal issues. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life makes him a sought-after voice in the media landscape.

Evan Dawson joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

Evan is the author of Summer in a Glass: The Coming Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes and is the managing editor/Finger Lakes editor for the New York Cork Report, a web site that offers independent news, reviews, and commentary about the New York wine industry.

He has written freelance articles on topics including politics, wine, travel, and Major League Baseball.

 

Event Details

Date

January 25, 2015

Time

4:00pm

Venue

Finger Lakes Community College

Moderator

Paul Brock

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  • Six wheelchair seating locations with companion seating
  • Three transfer seats with lift-up armrests
  • Six accessible parking spaces near the wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Elevator access to all public floors

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  • Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
  • Fort Hill Avenue
  • Main Street

 

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Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
120 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua, NY 14424

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