THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more information call (315) 685-0552 or visit
www.skaneateles.com
)
Wednesday, January 16
TRIVIA: 7:00 PM at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St.
$1.00 per player. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, January 16
MUSIC: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Moro’s Table, 1 E. Genesee St. Auburn.
(315) 282-7772. Confirm entertainment by calling Moro’s Table.
Wednesday, January 16
MUSIC: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn,
6141 West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly Mon – Thurs. 4:30 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:30 PM – 10:00
PM; Traditional Springside Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Closed Sunday for Dinner Oct -
April. (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Thursday, January 17
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM Open Mic Night led by Joanne Perry. Creekside
Books & Coffee
35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Thursday, January 17
The Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for its
annual Labor Day festivities for 2013. A meeting is planned at 7:30 PM at the Fire house to talk
about the event. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Friday, January 18
MUSIC: 7:30 PM Two Feet Short at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, January 18
FILM GROUP: 6:30 PM. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. The first
in a monthly series of movie discussions. View and discuss Sullivan’s Travels, a classic film about
a Depression-era comedy filmmaker who longs to do a serious movie. With its almost
Shakespearean combination of uproarious comedy and grim tragedy, this is considered one of
the finest movies about movies ever made. Popcorn provided! Not rated; run time 90 minutes.
Please register at (315) 685-5135.
Friday & Saturday, January 18 & 19
MOVIE: Not For Sale II. 1/18 @ 1 & 8 PM; 1/19 @ 8
PM.
Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Tickets: $5.00
online; $6 at the door.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
Saturday, January 19
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Limestone Crick at Creekside Books &
Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, January 19
FAMILY MOVIE: 1:00 PM. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St, will
feature the move Brave, an animated feature about a red-headed Scottish adventurer who must
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rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Popcorn provided! Rated PG; run
time 93 minutes. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, January 22
HISTORY: 7:30 PM at The Museum at the Creamery, 28 Hannum St.
Beth Batlle, Town Historian, will trace the history of the Lemp family from Bavaria to Syracuse,
and finally to Skaneateles, through times of desperation, fire, and success as watch makers,
opticians and jewelry dealers. Walter Lemp Sr. purchased land on the shore of Skaneateles Lake
in 1940 and established a summer camp there. This is where his son, Walter D. and P.J. made
their home and raised their family. Their son, Donald, and his family also made Skaneateles
their home.
Tuesday, January 22
CULINARY EXPERIENCE: 6:00 PM the Inns of Aurora will offer the
cooking class
A Table for Two, focused on preparing a romantic three-course meal from start to
finish. When dinner is ready, couples will savor their creations, and a glass of champagne, at a
candle-lit table for two. The class begins at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 8:30. Space is
extremely limited. Limited to four couples, at a cost of $220 per couple ($110 per partner) and
will offer recommendations for wine pairings for each course. A full list of the Inns of Aurora
cooking classes can be seen at innsofaurora.com/food-wine/cooking-classes. The Aurora Inn is
located at 391 Main Street, Aurora. Reservations can be made by calling (315) 364-8888.
Wednesday, January 23
COOKING CLASS: 5:45 PM at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee
St. Join bartender Tim Mithcell in creating drinks using kitchen ingredients in unique and fun
ways. For reservations & pricing contact Mirbeau at (315) 685-5006 or online,
www.mirbeau.com
Wednesday, January 23
TRIVIA: 7:00 PM at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St.
$1.00 per player. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, January 23
MUSIC: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Moro’s Table, 1 E. Genesee St. Auburn.
(315) 282-7772. Confirm entertainment by calling Moro’s Table.
Wednesday, January 23
MUSIC: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside
Inn
, 6141 West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly Mon – Thurs. 4:30 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:30 PM –
10:00 PM; (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Thursday, January 24
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM Open Mic Night led by Joanne Perry. Creekside
Books & Coffee
35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Friday, January 25
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Hysterical Fits at Creekside Books & Coffee,
35 Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, January 25
WINTERFEST: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Enjoy a winter’s evening walk through
the Village of Skaneateles. On your walk you can enjoy the spectacular ice sculptures located at
several locations along the ice trail. Carvings are done by world renowned sculpture, Stan
Kolonko. Warm up at the Skaneateles Library, The Creamery, or Creekside Café and enjoy local
entertainment and refreshments.
Friday & Saturday, January 25 & 26
MOVIE: The Lady. 1/25 @ 1 & 8 PM; 1/26@ 8 PM.
Auburn Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Tickets: $5.00 online;
$6 at the door.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
Saturday, January 26
WINTERFEST: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Back by popular demand Winterfest
2013: Scavenger Hunt (beginning on the 16
th), Taste of Skaneateles (11:30 – 3:00), Brewfest
(Noon – 4:30) at Joe’s Pasta Garage, Polar Bear Plunge (12:30) Clift Park, Gourmet dessert sale
(11:00 – 2:00) at Holy Trinity Church, Ice cutting demonstration (11:00 – 3:00), Family
Activities at the Methodist Church (11:30 – 3:00), Youth activities by the Girl Scouts, Ice fishing
derby (weather permitting) and Dinner at Red Rooster Pub. A fee is charged for some events.
Watch your local Skaneateles Press, Skaneateles Journal and Pennysaver for times and more
information. Visit and like us on Facebook at Skaneateles Winterfest.
Saturday, January 26
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30. Dick Ward & Carol at Creekside Books &
Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, February 1
FUNDRAISER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 3rd Annual Blowin’ Red event in support
of the American Heart Association’s wear red for women day at
Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251
Jordan Rd. Highlights of the event are a silent auction and a live auction with 100% of the
proceeds to the AHA. For the live auction, Phil makes a piece in the studio and people bid on it
as it is being made. Did I mention he is wearing a skirt and 4 inch heels while doing that?
Donations for the silent auction are welcome. Any gift basket items, gift certificates would be
greatly appreciated to make this event a success. Contact Peg Austin at 436-0994 for further
information and to pick up any items you would like to donate.
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Katie Hess of Belle Interior Designs, was featured in the current issue of the Central New York magazine
article about “cool fireplaces”. Check it out and visit belleinteriordesigns.com.
Give yourself a gift & unwrap the New You. Get a refreshed, rejuvenated look! Book a non-surgical
rejuvenation (includes injectables, laser resurfacing, and Pelleve treatments) and receive a complimentary
makeup consultation and a gift of $50.00 towards any Jane Iredale products of your choice. Offer expires
January 31, 2013. Call Auburn, (315) 255-0606; Syracuse, (315) 492-5755 the office of
Michael J.
Paciorek, MD
for your appointment today.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed on Sundays.
The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Visit their website for more
information at
www.baltimorewoods.org (315) 673-1350. Jan programs: Star Party, Art Gallery reception,
Wandering through winter, Nature’s Little Explorers, Owl Prowl, Nature Adventure Camp, Snow sculpture
competition. Feb programs 2/2 4
th annual Local Harvest Dinner; 2/8 Star Party; 2/14 Sweetheart 2/16
Snowshoe program for adults; Elbridge Swamp Snowshoe Hike; 2/19-22 Nature Adventure Day Camp.
SALES:
Buy one entrée, get one free at the Sherwood Inn now through January 31, 2013. Good on one lunch or
dinner entrée dine in. Sunday – Thursday. Restrictions do apply visit
www.thesherwoodinn.com (315)
685-3405.
Sherwood Bucks available. $10.00 off any order of $50.00 or more. Redeem your Sherwood Inn bucks
toward any lunch or dinner order of $50.00 or more in the dining room or Tavern. Sunday – Thursday,
now through January 31, 2013 other restrictions do apply visit
www.thesherwoodinn.com (315) 685-0552
Did you know that HOT DEALS on Skaneateles.com are a great way to run a last minute special for your
business! For only $5.00 per week, it is easy to post a special on our website, skaneateles.com. For more
information you can contact the Chamber at 685-0552 or log into you business listing and click on HOT
DEAL.
Winter White Sale at the Inns of Aurora beginning December 24, 2012. Offers reduced room rates to
overnight guests on new reservations through April 30, 2013: $130 for a Monday or Tuesday night stay;
$150 for a Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday night stay; and $190 for a Friday or Saturday night stay.
Prices are based on two person occupancy and do not include tax. The
Inns of Aurora are located at 391
Main Street, Aurora. For more details, or to make a reservation, call (315) 364-8888.
$5.00 SUSHI all day every Tuesday at
Blue Water Grill, 11 W. Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.
Taco Tuesday at
The Garage located at 28 Jordan Street. Choice of three different tacos (beef, turkey or
fish). Festive music & decorations in a fun friendly family atmosphere. All meats are local hormone free.
Also serving Margaritas and Mojito! (315) 685-6116. Available for Lunch or Dinner. Dine in or take out
available.
www.joespastagarage.com
$3.00 Burgers all day every Thursday at
Johnny Angels, 22 Jordan St! (315) 685-0100.
COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE/RENT/SALE:
Charming historic village building located at
9 E. Genesee St. two floors approx 1850 sf (subdivided)
Prime Main Street location for retail, office and/or restaurant. Finished interior includes kitchenette, two
bathrooms, ample closet & dry basement storage, handicap access to the first floor, original banister,
beautiful southern exposure. Two tenant parking spaces included, & huge municipal lot for patrons located
directly behind the building. Heavy foot & car traffic. Brokers welcome. For more information please call
(802) 825-6112 or email
9e.genesee@gmail.com
Mixed Use (Retail, Office, Residential Condos) property available. Available Sq Ft – Office or Retail Space
#1- 880 Sq Ft $1250.00/month; located
at The Old Stone Mill, 3 Fennell St. This strategically located,
Class A office building in a fundamentally strong office market. Tenants include Morgan Stanley Smith
Barney, Nixon Peabody LLP and The Skaneateles Artisans. For further information on this property please
contact J. Nicholas Slottje at (617) 939-6609.
Professional Office Space available at
Custom Business Services co-op. Excellent opportunity for small
business to get all the benefits that a larger businesses enjoy without all the overhead (Reception area,
upscale conference room, professional presentation/training room, kitchen access, free parking, etc).
Interested persons contact Kim Manrow at (315) 258-8780.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The
Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for its annual Labor Day festivities
for 2013. A meeting is planned at 7:30 PM for January 17, at the Fire house to talk about the
event. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
REOCCURING EVENTS:
John D. Barrow Art Gallery
is now open Thursday & Friday 11 AM – 4 PM or by appointment. Private
tours are available by appointment. Call (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at
www.barrowgallery.org.
Skaneateles Historical Society’s Museum at the Creamery
is open on Friday only now through April
from 1-4 pm, or by appointment. Looking for a gift? Visit the Creamery Gift Shop, featuring many
historical and Skaneateles themed items, 28 Hannum St. (315) 685-1360. Online, visit
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
.
January 7 – February 28
Photographs by local artist Willson Cummer will be on display at the Baltimore
Woods Art Gallery, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. The exhibit and reception are open to the public with
no admission or parking fee. Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm,
closed Sundays. The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk.
Every Tuesday
Preschool Story Time at the Skaneateles Library 10:30 AM. Perfect for kids ages 3 to 5
years. No registration necessary.
First Wednesday of the month
Peregrine Homecare Services holds an Alzheimer’s Support Group on
the 1st Wed. of each month at The Athenaeum, 150 E. Genesee St. from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Caregivers are
welcome to bring their loved one to the Athenaeum for dinner and activity at the same time for a reprieve
during the meeting. (315) 685-5170
Every Wednesday & Thursday
Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop, located in Willard Chapel,17 Nelson
St., room #7. Wednesdays – Open Noon – 4 PM; Thursdays – Open 10 AM – 2 PM. The shop also accepts
donations during these hours. Acceptable donations include: small items of furniture, gently used,
seasonal women’s, men’s and children’s brand name clothing, home décor, antiques and collectibles. For
more information about the Hospice Thrift Shop or any questions about the work of Hospice, please call
the Hospice office at (315) 255-2733.
Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
entertainment at Lake House Pub. (315) 554-9194 or
www.lakehousepub.com
for music schedule. Daily hours Noon – 2 AM.
Every Thursday
Toddler Story Time, at the Skaneateles Library 11:00 AM. Perfect for kids ages 18 months
to 3 years. No registration necessary.
Every Friday & Saturday
Thomas Barr (acoustic guitar) 9 PM – Midnight at the Blue Water Grill, 11 W.
Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.
Every Saturday
9:00 PM Live entertainment at the Cedar House Bowling Alley bar (315) 685-5117.
Every Sunday
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Live entertainment at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. (315)
685-3405.
Candace Searing
Administrative/Staff Specialist
Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce
csearing@skaneateles.com
http://www.skaneateles.com
(315) 685-0552
P.O. Box 199
22 Jordan Street
Skaneateles, NY 13152
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