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Corning's 4th Annual GlassFest ~ May 23-26, 2013
Thomas F. O'Mara
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Corning's 4th Annual GlassFest -- a celebration of the Crystal City's glassmaking heritage -- takes place this year beginning on Thursday, May 23rd and running through Sunday, May 26th.
Read more in today's Corning Leader, "Corning's GlassFest opens Thursday"
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