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“Skaneateles Skinny”
Friday, December 3 – First Friday in Skaneateles
• Imagine THAT…Gallery Presents “A Sip”. “A Sip,” a celebration of the drinking
vessel featuring works by 18 artists from across the country. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
at 38 E. Genesee St. Refreshments including a sampling of wines from Anyela’s
Vineyards and musical entertainment will be provided. (315) 685-6263
• Inspired Tidings: Annual Holiday Show by members of Gallery 54 opens Friday
December 3rd 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at 54 E. Genesee St. Inspired Tidings runs
through December and will feature new work for the holiday season by members
of Gallery 54. Gallery 54 is artist owned and operated, carrying the finest in locally
created fine art and craft. Monday – Thursday 11- 5, Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6,
Sunday 11-5.Holiday hours: Dec. 9th Ladies night 11-8, Dec. 16th Gents night 11-
8, Dec. 24th 11-4, Dec. 31st 11-3. www.gallery54cny.com (315) 685-5470
• Group exhibit of artists from Skaneateles Artisans, 11 Fennell St. Music by Dan
Duggan/Hammered Dulcimer and refreshments by Tom Poppenger Please join us
for our monthly celebration. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (315) 685-8580 or
www.skaneatelesartisans.com
• Visit Snake Oil Glassworks, Inc., 4251 Jordan Rd. will open the studio
from 6:00-9:00 pm. for an evening of glass blowing demonstrations and
evening shopping. This month we will be making various styles of Christmas balls
and a stem less wine glass or two. Come in to hang out and watch, ask questions
and enjoy some late evening snacks. And just for the fun of it we will fill your stem
less wine glass with its first taste of wine when you purchase one! (315) 685-5091
or www.snakeoilglassworks.com
Our BlogTHIS WEEK’S EVENTS in Skaneateles New York: Tuesday, November 30 Business Budgeting Seminar at Custom Business Services. 6-7:30 Wednesday, December 1 Red Cross 12th Annual Real Hero’s Breakfast at the Nicholas J. Pirro Wednesday, December 1 TRIVIA NIGHT FOR KID’s (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM) & ADULT’s (7:30 PM Wednesday, December 1 Bijou Hair Salon, 6 Jordan St. offers an evening with Bareminerals. Thursday, December 2 AUTHOR: 6:30 PM. Karen Winters Schwartz, “Who Stole My Coca Thursday, December 2 MUSIC: Open Mic Night 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, Thursday, December 2 Annual “Light up a Life” Tree Lighting Ceremony organized by Hospice Friday, December 3 Skaneateles Sings. Dedication of the crèche at 6:30 PM at the  auburn_public_theater_db_03 The APT Comedy Series Continues
with a ONE MAN SHOW… Hiram Kasten: Without A Net; A Showbiz Odyssey Saturday, December 4th at 8:00pm A familiar face on many of television’s most popular programs, Hiram Kasten has guest starred on Everybody Loves Raymond, Curb Your Enthusiasm, My Wife & Kids, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Mad About You, Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. He was a regular on the 5th season of “Seinfeld” and on Seventh Heaven. Hiram has performed all over the country and starred in the hit show, “The Rat Pack Is Back” in Las Vegas. As a regular opener for old friend Jerry Seinfeld, amongst others, Hiram is known for his story telling skills that make each evening’s show special and new. Now, alone on stage with nothing but his mouth, Hiram Kasten takes us on the unique odyssey of a poor kid from the Bronx who only wanted to be on television and, while never at a loss for detractors, he traveled the road less taken to see his dream come true. With his sharp wit unsheathed, Hiram shares the story of a passionate life lived each day without a net, all the while befriending some of the biggest names in show business. From the nightclubs in New York City, to the casinos of Las Vegas, to standing on the immortalized sound stages of Hollywood, the personal and behind the scenes moments that Hiram Kasten shares in “WITHOUT A NET; A SHOWBIZ ODYSSEY”, are at turns hilarious and touching, instructive and inspirational, and as true and beautiful as the human comedy itself. General Information Artistic Producing Director: Angela Daddabbo Managing Director/Rentals: Carey Eidel Acting Classes, Volunteer Co-ordinator , House Manager – Janie MicGlire Technical Director
December 3, 2010 Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108 *********************** Marcellus, NY: Contemporary art quilts by artist Holly Knott will be on display at the Weeks Art Gallery, Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, from January 3rd through February 25th, 2011. The gallery is open M-F 9am–4pm, and Saturdays 10m–4pm, closed Sundays. There is no charge for parking and admittance. The gallery is open to the public. Knott’s solo exhibition at Baltimore Woods focuses on themes inspired by the natural world. “I’m inspired by rolling hills of farmland, tree-lined paths, the architecture of old homes from the 18th and 19th centuries as well as cityscapes, and gardens. My artwork creates a tangible trail of my explorations, and I enjoy recording what I see in fabric – a striking sunset, the expression of an inquisitive cow, the colors of autumn leaves against a rich blue sky, an old window with wavy glass and colored shutters, the pattern of the veins on a leaf…” states Knott. Elaborating on the title of this exhibit, Knott says: “ I consider contemporary art quilting to be a method of “creating paintings with a fabric palette.” The wide variety of “painterly” fabrics available, such as the batiks and hand-dyes, helps provide me with a wonderful palette. You can create layers of color and add sparks of light just as you would in a painting.” Knott adds to this palette with a variety of techniques including applying textile and acrylic paint, hand-dying fabric, using colored threads for stitching, and even by printing her original photographs onto the art pieces. With the innovative use of material, texture and color, Knott is in the company of quiltmakers who work to expand the definition of quiltmaking from craft to fine art. Her quilts have won numerous awards and appeared in several publications, as well as been exhibited and collected widely. She is a member of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), and lives with her husband and cats on a small farm in Marcellus. attached jpgs: Baltimore Woods Nature Center “Join in on the Spirit of Holiday Traditions” Auburn: History’s Hometown Free Holiday Celebration December 12, 2010 Holiday Traditions is an event that was created by the Seward House over 33 years ago as a token of appreciation to the Auburn community. Since that time, other local cultural attractions and sites have opened their doors for free the second Sunday in December for residents to enjoy during the holidays. Now, the “open house” is a tradition, and again this year, participation has expanded to include churches and other organizations. Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission The Cayuga Museum Open from Noon to 5PM – come tour the Cayuga Museum beautifully decorated for the holidays. On display will be “Visions Past: Paintings from the Collection of the Cayuga Museum.” The exhibit will include portraits and landscapes by local artists including: Edward Gohl, George Clough, Charles Petersen and Frank Barney. The selected works give insight into the social and physical landscape of Cayuga County during the turn of the 20th century. This exhibit opens November 20th and will be up through December 31st. At 2PM, enjoy a special performance by the Roosevelt Memorial Baptist Choir. The Harriet Tubman Home Although only open by appointment this time of year, the Harriet Tubman Home will be open from Noon – 5PM. Please call the Home directly for details on that day’s program. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Open from Noon – 5PM, come tour the 30th annual juried quilts exhibit Quilts=Art=Quilts, on display through January 9, 2011. The exhibit features 95 quilts by 81 artists from all over the world. This year’s jurors, Jeannee Beck, Elizabeth Busch & Erin Wilson, reviewed 358 entries by 207 artists and selected quilts for their overall visual impact, design and originality. Enjoy a quilt trunk show by Priscilla Kibee, which starts at 2PM. Priscilla loves to travel shopping for textiles to add to her wearable art collection. She has taught quilting to school children in Nepal, taught Seminole patchwork to seamstresses in Thailand, and jackets and embellishment to quilters in Turkey. She’s created garments for five Fairfield and Bernina Fashion Shows and teaches classes on embellishment and wearable art. Seward House Museum Area florists have adopted the Seward House this year to provide an array of holiday decorations. Visitors will be welcomed from Noon – 5PM and admission is free. Live musical performances throughout the day will add to the holiday splendor. St. Francis of Assisi Church The Church will be open from 3 – 5:15PM. The Auburn Chamber Orchestra will perform from 4 – 5:15PM, coffee hour to follow. St. Mary’s St. Mary’s will host their open house from 1:30 – 5PM. Enjoy a concert by the Finger Lakes Camerata, singers from CCC, who will perform at 3PM. The gift shop will be open, and refreshments will be served. Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum Celebrate the holidays during the 1800s from Noon – 4PM. Tour the museum and take part in trimming the tree. Enjoy horse drawn-wagon rides, Christmas cookie decorating and holiday musical presentations. Westminster Presbyterian Church From Noon – 5PM, visitors can view a display of hand-sewn Advent banners that tell the Christmas story in needlework, and tour the historic church. Children’s activities from Noon – 2PM include decorating a Christmas ornament and a Christmas storytelling program at 1PM. The MasterWorks Chorale will perform selections from its holiday concert at 2PM in the sanctuary. Willard Memorial Chapel The Chapel will be offering guided tours from Noon – 5PM. Children can read with Santa, sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers, at Noon and at 3PM. The Literacy Volunteers will also offer a Holiday Book Sale. Enjoy listening to the Herman Ave. Elementary School Chorus winter Concert – performance at 1:30PM. For more information about Holiday Traditions, call the Cayuga County Office of Tourism at 255-1658. If you have questions regarding a specific venue, please phone them directly. |
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