michelle danforth pumpkin stilllife

Michelle Danforth Exhibition Opens at Imagine

Landscape paintings by Michelle Danforth will be featured throughout the month of September at Imagine, the fine arts and fine craft gallery at 38 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles.

The exhibition opens Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m., as part of the village’s First Friday celebration. Refreshments will be provided, along with entertainment by the Pond Creek Bogstompers.

“I am very much interested in what ‘living rural and being as self-sufficient as possible’ mean in today’s society,” says Danforth, who is a full-time farmer in Ticonderoga, N.Y. “My current paintings and drawings are representations of my deep passion for the rural landscape.

“My work is based on a broad sense of everyday experiences,” she says. “Through my work, I express my feelings for the location and the wonders of nature that I encounter along the way.”

Danforth tries to bring her experiences of peace within the landscape to the viewer.

“I travel often to be in contact with the silence of nature, to allow myself to be taken over by impulse and instinct, using my trained eye to capture the beauty that surrounds me,” she says. “In my images, there exists a sense of solitude and silence that translates into a moment of being present with nature that can be shared with the viewer.”

On her North Country farm, Danforth in surrounded by a menagerie of animals—Jersey cows, pigs, goats, chickens, Swedish ducks, and her beloved Cotswold, Leicester, Lincoln and California Red sheep.

Danforth studied art at Cornish College of Fine Art, in Seattle, where she earned a bachelor’s degree, and at Vermont College of the Arts, in Montpelier, where she earned a master’s degree. She has taught Pre K-12 art, gifted and talented classes, and college courses, and has served on a committee for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Imagine is located in the lakeside village of Skaneateles, nestled in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. It represents artists from across the country and Canada, along with many Central New York artists, to create one of the most diverse contemporary art collections in the area.

The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call 315-685-6263 or go to http://www.imagineskaneateles.com.

On-going Onondaga County Events!

Ø Baltimore Woods Nature Center is feature works from artists Diana Whiting & Margaret Manring. For details call 673-1350 or go to www.BaltimoreWoods.org for details!

Ø Onondaga Lake Park – Central New York’s premier park conveniently located on Rt. 370 in Liverpool. Parkway Sundays begin on July 10th & continue thru August 28th. Call 453-6712 or go to www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

Ø Celebrate every season with a visit to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Enjoy animal enrichment activities and demonstrations! For details, go to the website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call 435-8511.

Ø Everson Museum of Art is featuring the exciting exhibit The Works of David MacDonald. Call 474-6064 or visit the website at www.Everson.org for details.

Ø Downtown Syracuse’s annual Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from June 14 through October 11 in Clinton Square. Call 422-8284 or visit the website at www.DowntownSyracuse.com for details.

Ø The Central Library at the Galleries is featuring the two exciting art exhibits. For more information call 435-1834 or visit the website at www.onlib.org for details.

Ø Syracuse Chiefs Baseball is back! Enjoy great professional baseball with the whole family. For details call 474-7833 or go to www.SyracuseChiefs.com for details!

Ø IMAX Movies: Under the Sea, Extreme, Mystery of the Great Lakes & Alaska are currently showing at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST). Call 425-9068 or www.most.org for specific times and dates. Visit their new exhibit Spectacular Saturn.

Ø CNY Regional Farmers Market is open from 7am to 2pm each Saturday & Sunday (flea market); Market Common shops open daily. Call 422-8647 for information. Enjoy this unique shopping experience!

Ø Highland Forest County Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors – no matter which season is upon us! Call 683-5550 or www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

Ø Spaghetti Warehouse features Acme Mystery Dinner Theater on Thursday evenings and Magic Circle Children’s Theater on Saturdays about noon. Call 475-1807 for details.

Skaneateles Suites for motel, hotel rooms condos and furnished vacation rentals

Continuing thru 9/6/2011
Event: bc Unplugged Tuesday Open Mic
Location: bc Restaurant, 247 West Fayette Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-701-0636

Continuing thru 8/24/2011
Event: Sound Garden presents Wednesday’s Flicks on the Crick
Location: Creekwalk in Armory Square, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-473-4343

Continuing thru 8/20/2011
Event: Saturday’s Island Fest at Paper Mill Island
Location: Papermill Island, 136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville
For More Info: 800-234-4797

Continuing thru: 8/31/2011
Event: Walk Up Radio
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Continuing thru: 8/28/2011
Event: “My Recovery Story” a Photography Exhibit
Location: XL Projects, 307 S. Clinton Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-474-5506 ext. 221

Continuing thru 9/16/2011
Event: Exhibit: Curiosities Below and Synchronicity
Location: Limestone Art & Framing Gallery, 105 Brooklea Dr., Fayetteville
For More Info: 315-632-4445

Continuing thru: 9/18/2011
Event: Exhibit: Motifs, Evocations, a Collective Exhibition at La Casita Cultural Center
Location: La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-443-8743

Continuing thru 10/27/2011
Event: American Chartres: Buffalo’s Waterfront Elevators, Photographs by Bruce Jackson
Location: Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, none
For More Info: 315-471-0593

Continuing thru: 8/21/2011
Event: Syracuse Shakespeare Festival Presents: Two Gentleman of Verona
Location: Thornden Park Amphitheatre, 201 Ostrum Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-476-1835

Starts: 8/18/2011 Ends: 8/21/2011
Event: Chris Coccia & Nelson Addison
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Starts: 8/18/2011 Ends: 8/21/2011
Event: Madison Bouckville Antique Festival
Location: Bouckville Antique Festival Site, 6950 State Route 20, Bouckville
For More Info: 888-334-2856

Starts: 8/19/2011 Ends: 8/19/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/20/2011 Ends: 8/20/2011
Event: Asian Elephant Extravaganza
Location: Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-453-8511

Starts: 8/20/2011 Ends: 8/20/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra)
Location: Brook Farm, Route 41A, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/20/2011 Ends: 8/21/2011
Event: Sterling Renaissance Festival – A Taste of Sterling Weekend
Location: Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Rd, Sterling
For More Info: 315-947-5782

Starts: 8/23/2011 Ends: 8/23/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: Workshops for Music Students
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/24/2011 Ends: 8/24/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: A Musical Happy Hour
Location: Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/25/2011 Ends: 8/25/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Larry Gatlin & the Gatkin Brothers
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/25/2011 Ends: 8/25/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: The Pointer Sisters
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/25/2011 Ends: 8/25/2011
Event: NYS Fair Concert Series: Train & Maroon 5 with Gavin DeGraw
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315.487.7711

Starts: 8/25/2011 Ends: 8/25/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: Chamber Music Concert: So Percussion
Location: Skaneateles High School, 49 East Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/25/2011 Ends: 9/5/2011
Event: Great New York State Fair
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-234-4797

Starts: 8/26/2011 Ends: 8/26/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Gym Class Heroes
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/26/2011 Ends: 8/26/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Three Dog Night
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/26/2011 Ends: 8/26/2011
Event: NYS Fair Concert Series: Ne-Yo and Cee Lo Green
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/26/2011 Ends: 8/26/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: Not Your Mother’s Chamber Music Concert!
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/26/2011 Ends: 8/26/2011
Event: Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Viewing Session
Location: Darling Hill Observatory, Strong Road, Tully
For More Info: 315-559-4737

Starts: 8/27/2011 Ends: 8/27/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Curtis Stone
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/27/2011 Ends: 8/27/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Trace Adtkins
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/27/2011 Ends: 8/27/2011
Event: NYS Fair Concert Series: Selena Gomez & the Scene w/ special guest Christina Grimmie, Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/27/2011 Ends: 8/27/2011
Event: Skaneateles Festival Presents: Marcus Roberts Trio at Brook Farm
Location: Brook Farm, 2870 West Lake Road, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-7418

Starts: 8/27/2011 Ends: 8/27/2011
Event: Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Viewing Session
Location: Darling Hill Observatory, Strong Road, Tully
For More Info: 315-559-4737

Starts: 8/28/2011 Ends: 8/28/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Allstar Weekend
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 8/28/2011 Ends: 8/28/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: KC and the Sunshine Band
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/28/2011 Ends: 8/28/2011
Event: NYS Fair Concert Series: 3 Doors Down w/ special guests Saving Abel and SafetySuit
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/29/2011 Ends: 8/29/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: REO Speedwagon
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 8/29/2011 Ends: 8/29/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 8/30/2011 Ends: 8/30/2011
Event: NYS Concert Series: Journey with Foreigner & Night Ranger
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315.487.7711

Starts: 8/30/2011 Ends: 8/30/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Ronnie Dunn
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/30/2011 Ends: 8/30/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: The Midtown Men
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/31/2011 Ends: 8/31/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Bruno Mars
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 8/31/2011 Ends: 8/31/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/1/2011 Ends: 9/1/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Big Time Rush
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 9/1/2011 Ends: 9/1/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Steel Magnolia
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/1/2011 Ends: 9/1/2011
Event: Syracuse University Football vs. Wake Forest
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 1-888-DOMETIX

Starts: 9/2/2011 Ends: 9/2/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Charlie Wilson
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/2/2011 Ends: 9/2/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: David Nail
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/2/2011 Ends: 9/2/2011
Event: NYS Fair Concert Series: Lady Antebellum
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 9/3/2011 Ends: 9/3/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Hot Chelle Rae
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/3/2011 Ends: 9/3/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: The Script
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/3/2011 Ends: 9/3/2011
Event: NYS Fair Concert Series: Sugarland & Sara Bareilles
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 9/4/2011 Ends: 9/4/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Hinder
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/4/2011 Ends: 9/4/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Pat and Gina Neely
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/5/2011 Ends: 9/5/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court presents: Jake Owen
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/5/2011 Ends: 9/5/2011
Event: NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 800-475-3247

Starts: 9/9/2011 Ends: 9/10/2011
Event: Syracuse Irish Festival
Location: Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 800-234-4797

Celebrity Chefs Compete in Culinary Competition
envIRONmental CHEF homegrown fundraising event at Baltimore Woods Nature Center focuses on local foods

The crowd roars encouragement, and food sizzles on hot grills while four celebrity chefs go head-to-head in a cook off competition. Using only locally grown and produced foods, the chefs dazzle with their creative concoctions and culinary skills. Sous chefs drawn from patron ticket holders assist in the prep work—chopping, dicing, slicing— alongside these master chefs. A panel of experts weighs in on the culinary creations, then, after everyone samples the foods, the audience picks the winning Chef. Come be part of the inaugural envIRONmental CHEF homegrown at Baltimore Woods event!

Celebrating the abundance of locally grown and produced foods in Central New York, Steve Landon, Farm to Table Chef; Joelle Mollinger, Joelle’s French Bistro; Ellen Leahy, bc; and Alicyn Hart, Circa, join this cook-off challenge competition on Sunday, September 18, 2011, from 4:00 to 6:30pm. The event takes place at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. Putting together the best in local culinary masters with the best in local food, this is an evening of entertainment and culinary pleasure. Beer will be provided by Middle Ages Brewery and wine courtesy of Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars. Enjoy an evening at The Woods, while helping support the nature center at this fundraiser for this local gem of the CNY community.

“Baltimore Woods Nature Center’s mission is to connect people with the natural world surrounding us. Since food is one of our most fundamental connections to nature, an event showcasing the many ways to eat locally, and the benefits to our physical, mental and community health is an important part of our work,” says Patty Weisse, Executive Director of the nature center.

Taste the abundance of the region —tables manned by local food producers and growers showcase locavore products throughout the event. The list of participants grows daily, and includes Middle Ages Brewing Company; Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Farmshed CNY, Cafe Kabul, Harvest Homes Organics, Small Potatoes Sales and Market, Schoolhouse Farm, JAVA-GOURMET, Seneca Salt Company, Pride of NY, Byrne Dairy, South Side Innovation Center of Syracuse University (SSIC) and the Northeast Organic Farm Association–NY (NOFA-NY). The Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics of Cornell University will be unveiling two new varieties of potatoes at the event.

Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, contributing editor for Edible Finger Lakes magazine and author of a blog advocating locally grown and produced foods is the guest emcee for the evening. “This will be the first time these great chefs will be going toe-to-toe in our version of Kitchen Stadium. It will be a fun night to support Baltimore Woods, a gem of a local resource,” says Baskerville- Burrows. A self-described foodie, her blog www.CookinIntheCuse.com is an important resource for the local food movement.

EnvIRONmental CHEF homegrown is held in the memory of Jean Graham of Skaneateles. Graham touched many lives in the community through her work as a teacher, volunteer, and leader. Sponsors, including Clear Channel Radio, Upstate Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, C & S Companies and Plank Road Magazine are lining up to underwrite and support this community event.

Ticket sales have begun. Patron level: $100/pp includes a chance to be a sous-chef, and a mystery swag bag; General admission: $75/pp.
FMI please call Baltimore Woods at 315 673-1350 or visit www.baltimorewoods.org for on-line ticket purchase. This event is a fundraiser, and proceeds benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center.

**********************
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108
Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sundays. The Center will be closed September 5th for Labor Day.
The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk.

Baltimore Woods Nature in the City brings authentic natural science learning to K-6 grade urban school children. Supported by the Syracuse City School District and corporate sponsors, tied to the Syracuse City School District curriculum and New York State Science Standards, lesson content supports teachers while directly impacting students. Holding programs in parks and neighborhood green spaces as well as the classroom, students’ earliest learning experiences in the sciences are relevant, meaningful and fun.
Visit www.baltimorewoods.org for more information.

–

Thea Reidy
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
4007 Bishop Hill Road, P.O. Box 133
Marcellus, NY 13108
315 673-1350 office; 315 247-7904 cell
www.baltimorewoods.org
Nature in your hands

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baltimore-Woods-Nature-Center/154868216089

Find us on Facebook!

CAYUGA COUNTY EVENT LISTING
Wednesday, July 13 – September 4 – The Cost of Freedom: Cayuga County in the Civil War – Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. The Cayuga Museum honors the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War with an original exhibit focusing on the experiences of local people during the conflict. The Museum’s own important collection of Civil War artifacts will be enhanced with treasured heirlooms loaned by local families: photographs, letters, uniforms, weapons and much more. A series of public programs all summer will expand the Civil War theme, watch for dates and times. www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum (315) 253-8051
Wednesday July 13 – Sunday, August 21 – New York Prints of Mind Exhibition – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Contemporary Limited Edition Prints. . Curated by Joe Scala, E.D., Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. Selections from the Universal Limited Art Editions collection. www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553
Wednesday July 13 – Sunday, September 4 – Auburn Doubledays Baseball – Class A professional baseball, farm team for Washington Nationals, New York-Penn League. 7PM start, Sun. 6PM, $. www.auburndoubledays.com (315) 255-2489
Saturday, July 9 – Sunday, August 21 – Sterling Renaissance Festival – 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling. Make plans to travel back in time! Weekends only, Elizabethan festival with live theater, music, dancing, hand-crafted wares and games, 10am-7pm $. http://sterlingfestival.com/ (800) 879-4446
Wednesday, July 13 – August 20 – Cooking with the Calamari Sisters – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St.,Auburn. Cooking with the Calamari Sisters takes place on the set of the sister’s fictional cable-access cooking show Mangia Italiano. The zany Calamari sisters take their audiences on a wild and laugh filled romp as they prepare their latest dishes while belting out all of your old favorites from Que Sera Sera to Mambo Italiano. www.merry-go-round.com (800)
Wednesday, August 24 – Saturday, September 10 – Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? – Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Rt. 38A, Auburn. This musical follows a lovable gang of kids as they travel through Catholic School in the early 1960′s. You’ll follow them as they go from first confession to first date, all under the watchful eyes of Father O’Reilly and the good Sisters. www.merry-go-round.com 800-457-8897
Wednesday, August 17 – Tiffany Summer Concert Series – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Noon. Lori Rhodes Pettit & John Gar Pettit. Piano Concert, free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Visit the Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop and the Literacy Volunteers of America sponsored Used Book Sale before or after the concert at Willard Memorial Chapel. www.willardchapel.org 315-252-0339
Wednesday, August 17 – Summer Wine Dinner – King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd (off Route 90), King Ferry. Wonderful food paired with their best wines, served at the winery in their transformed barrel room. Call for price & menu. Enjoy a talk about wines by the winemaker. Reservations required by Aug. 3rd. Dinner at 6:00pm. www.treleavenwines.com 800-439-5271
Wednesday, August 17 – Downtown Auburn BID Summer Concert Series 2011 – Market Street Park, Auburn. Quigsy & the Bird Irish Music – 6-7pm. Oswego Valley Fiddlers – 7-8pm. Free. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening outdoors. Bring your family and chairs, rain or shine. www.auburndowntown.org 315-252-7874
Thursday, August 18 – Free Concerts – Casey Park, 150 N. Division St., Auburn. Music by The Funky Blu Roots – starts at 6:30pm. Free. www.ci.auburn.ny.us 315-255-4737
Thursday, August 18 – “Country Music” at Dill’s Run – Dill’s Run Winery, 3862 State Route 90, Union Springs. “Country Music”Thursday evenings from 5 – 8pm. Singing a mix of classic country, romantic duets along with some contemporary country favorites, this musical act is sure to please. Advance tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. Entertainment & party platter included. www.dillsrun.com/vineyard.htm 315-889-5007
Friday, August 19 – Garden Concert Series – King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd (off Route 90), King Ferry. Free wine tastings throughout the music. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from local vendors. Cost of admission – FREE! www.treleavenwines.com 800-439-5271
Friday, August 19 – Sunday, August 21 – SONGS OF BROADWAY – Cayuga Community College Irene Bisgrove Theater, 197 Franklin St., Auburn. Auburn Players Summer Youth Theater presents an evening of Broadway Music. Performances of your favorite Broadway musicals including Rent, Cinderella, Annie, and many more!! Fri. & Sat. 8:00pm. Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets are $12 General Admission, $10 Senior/Student, and $7 for kids under 12.
Friday, August 19 – Tuesday, September 6 – Lake Ontario Counties’ Fall Fishing Derby – Lake Ontario, Fair Haven. Adult & youth derby categories include salmon, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow/steelhead and walleye, prizes. www.loc.org 888-733-5246
Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, August 21 – A Taste of Sterling Weekend – Many say th

Saturday, August 20 – Susan May and the Stars of Tomorrow Visit the 1980’s – Morgan Opera House, 370 Main Street, Route 90, Aurora. Susan May and the Stars of Tomorrow sing and dance the songs from World War II. Remember the great tunes from the early 1940’s? The songs to which you could sing and dance? Songs like: ’Happy Days,’ ’Chattanooga Choo Choo,’ ’White Cliffs of Dover,’ and ’Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.’ Join us for the music that brought us through the war. $5 for all tickets. www.morganoperahouse.org 315-364-5437
Sunday, August 21 – Fly-In/Drive-In breakfast – Whitford Airport, 3043 Ditmar Rd., Weedsport. ggs, pancakes, sausage and doughnuts will be served with coffee, juice and milk. Plenty of aircraft to view. There will be Skydiving going on weather permitting. Contact John Whitford for more info. $6.00 for adults, children under 12 are $3.00, and children under 5 are free. 7:30am till noon. www.whitfordairport.com 315-834-9950
Tuesday, August 23 – Music & A Movie – Hoopes Park, East Genesee St., Auburn. Music – Stone Soul Foundation starts at 6:30pm. Movie – Rio starts at 8:30pm. Free. www.ci.auburn.ny.us 315-255-4737
Wednesday, August 24 – Tiffany Summer Concert Series – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Noon. The Stephen Lonsky Family – Vocal/Instrumental. Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Visit the Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop and the Literacy Volunteers of America sponsored Used Book Sale before or after theconcert at Willard Memorial Chapel. www.willardchapel.org 315-252-0339
Wednesday, August 24 – Downtown Auburn BID Summer Concert Series 2011 – Market Street Park, Auburn. Ron Spencer Band. Free – starts at 6pm. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening outdoors. Bring your family and chairs, rain or shine. www.auburndowntown.org 315-252-7874
Thursday, August 25 – MEET THE MEMBERS PARTY!!! – Aurora Arts & Design Center, 371 Main St., Auburn. Here’s an opportunity to meet your favorite local Finger Lakes artists and receive a special discount on their work. 5:00pm – 7:00pm. 10% OFF ALL SALES IN THE ENTIRE CENTER during these two hours. Live Music with Leigh McGonagle/Brad Backman. Appetizers from Pumpkin Hill, wine from Long Point Winery. Come for the FUN! www.auroraartsanddesign.com 315-364-8005 or 315-364-5408
Thursday, August 25 – Free Concert – Casey Park , 150 N. Division St., Auburn. Music by Honkey Tonk Hindooz – starts at 6:30pm. Free. www.ci.auburn.ny.us 315-255-4737
Thursday, August 25 – “Country Music” at Dill’s Run – Dill’s Run Winery, 3862 State Route 90, Union Springs. “Country Music” Thursday evenings from 5 – 8pm. Singing a mix of classic country, romantic duets along with some contemporary country favorites, this musical act is sure to please. Advance tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. Entertainment & party platter included. Season tickets also available. www.dillsrun.com/vineyard.htm 315-889-5007
Friday, August 26 – The Citizen Downtown Auburn Mile – Downtown Auburn. Race begins at 7:00pm in front of The Citizen. $15 advanced registration, $25 race day registration. 1 mile course, complimentary t-shirt and beverage, families and carriages are welcome. Fun for the whole family. Registrations are accepted at the Auburn YMCA-WEIU. 315-253-5304
Friday, August 26 – Garden Concert Series – King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd (off Route 90), King Ferry. Free wine tastings throughout the music. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from local vendors. Cost of admission – FREE! www.treleavenwines.com 800-439-5271
Saturday, August 27 – Sunday, August 28 – Charity Antique Flea Market – New Hope Antiques, 5963 New Hope Rd., New Hope. Charity Antique Flea Market on lawn of New Hope Antiques, benefiting local charities. (Vendor participation fees given to the specified month’s charity.) Antiques & collectibles and handmade arts & crafts offered. Numerous vendors. Food & music available. Attendance is free. 10am – 5pm. www.newhopeantiques.com 315-497-2688
Saturday, August 27 – Sunday, October 23 – Paint by Numbers Exhibition – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. eception: Sat. August 27, 6-8pm. A collection of the popular 1950s hobby that made everyone an artist. www.myartcenter.org

Saturday, August 27 – Sunday, August 28 – CJS Vineyards, 6900 Fosterville Rd, Auburn. Saturday & Sunday 12-5PM. Verasion is the season when the grapes begin to ripen; the reds start to darken and the whites develop a golden hue. This means harvest is approaching, a happy time for the winemaker! Free admission. www.cjsvineyards.com 315-730-4619
Sunday, August 28 – Bob Piorun and Ann Adessa at Izzo’s White Barn, Winery – Izzo’s White Barn Winery, 6634 Cayuga. Bob Piorun and Ann Adessa will be “on deck” August 28th from 3-6, Bob and Ann are not exactly new comers to the music scene, they have a few thousands shows under their belts. Come out and enjoy their talents, a picturesque setting and some great wine on the deck of our renovated barn.www.izzoswhitebarnwinery.com 315-252-2535 or 315-283-8095
Sunday, August 28 – ETHNIC MUSIC CONCERT – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. The Gruppo, directed by Paolo Saltarello, consists of a blend of male and female voices. The chorus was formed to continue a tradition of popular Italian folk songs which were brought to the United States by the prior generations. They have brought their spirited singing to many public events; they take great pride in their presentations. This concert is free and open to the public. 2:00pm. www.willardchapel.org 315-252-0339
NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Village Outpost, Aurora
Pumpkin Hill Bistro, Aurora
Elderberry Pond Restaurant, Auburn
Pleasant Beach Hotel & Restaurant, Fair Haven
CJS Vineyards
White Barn Winery
Fingerlakes Drive In
Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum
Whispering Winds Motel
Dorie’s Bakery & Café, Aurora
NEW BUSINESS NOW OPEN
Man in the Moon Classic Cheesecake & Dessert Bake Shoppe, King Ferry
Bayview Wellness Center & Spa, Fair Haven
Hanart Studios and Gallery, Fair Haven
Oak & Vine Restaurant at the Springside Inn, Auburn
Anchor Laundromat, 719 Main St., Fair Haven – Large capacity, sparkli