Events
David Frantz and Susan Waterbury
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
An Evening of Spontaneous Music
Join us for dinner or a glass of wine as violinist Susan Waterbury, co-owner of Red Newt, and pianist David Frantz create an evening of entirely improvised music.
Susan, an accomplished performer and music educator, and David, whose expressive piano style blends lyrical jazz and contemporary classical influences, first met by chance at Red Newt Cellars several years ago. They quickly discovered an extraordinary musical connection and have been creating one-of-a-kind performances ever since.
Every piece you'll hear is composed in the moment—making each performance as unique as the evening itself.
Professor Keys - Live Piano
Professor Keys brings the deep soul of American piano to the Finger Lakes — New Orleans second-line, Dr. John, Ray Charles, blues, boogie woogie, ragtime, and American standards.
Join us on Friday, August 14th between 5-8 pm in the Bistro for live New Orleans piano (and other styles) with Andrew Westphal for dinner and/or wine bar!! Style genres include New Orleans, Dr. John, Blues, Boogey, Ragtime, Professor Longhair, Huey Smith and even some Classical mixed in! He is a master improviser, not to be missed!
Wine Club Library Tasting
The second Friday of each month the Red Newt Crew will be popping open a few wines from that cellar and/or library that excite us. Wine Club members are invited to join us for complimentary wine tasting and light snacks.
Friday, August 14th we will be exploring the wines in the Signature Installment of the Wine Club.
Details on the wines coming soon, keep an eye out for your inbox.
The Bistro is open after the tasting for dinner service with seating until 8pm.
Reservations are not required, but we do appreciate the heads up if you plan on attending!
Winemakers Dinner
Doors open at 6 / Dinner starts at 6:15
Mark your calendars we have set the date for the next Winemaker's Dinner!
The menu will arrive soon and tickets will go on sale.
Founding Winemaker, David Whiting, heads back to the kitchen for a true Winemaker's Dinner! David will be selecting some of his favorite and classic dishes from the Red Newt Bistro for this evening's menu. Lead Winemaker, Christina Zapel, will be joining David both in the kitchen and on the floor to prepare your dinner and lead you through a wine and food experience that you will not forget!
Seating limited to an intimate table of 12. Get your tickets soon!