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There is something magical about a small town when the weather is good and the streets are full of people lingering a little longer than usual. This weekend in Corning offered exactly that. Music on Market Street Live music filled Market Street throughout the day, creating a soundtrack for downtown as visitors wandered between shops, galleries, cafés, and the bookstore. The energy carried into the evening with an open mic at Centerway Square beginning at 6 p.m., where local p