SKANEATELES SKINNY Activities and Events in Skaneateles, NY
April 24, 2012
THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more events visit www.skaneateles.com)
Tuesday, April 24
HISTORY: 7:30 PM at The Museum at The Creamery, 28 Hannum St.
Skaneateles Press editor Jason Emerson will talk about his new book, Giant in the Shadows: The
Life of Robert T. Lincoln. Emerson, after nearly ten years of research, draws upon previously
unavailable materials to offer the first truly definitive biography of the famous lawyer,
businessman, and statesman who, much more than merely the son of America’s most famous
president, made his own indelible mark on one of the most progressive and dynamic eras in
United States history.
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org (315) 685-1360.
Wednesday, April 25
HEALTH CARE: 12:OO PM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. In honor of
Oral Cancer Awareness Month,
Smiles Of Skaneateles, the office of Dr. Lorey and Dr. Smith
will be offering free oral cancer screenings to the public. Oral cancer is not a rare disease.
Approximately 37,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer each year in the US. It kills one
person every hour of every day. The good news is that it can often be found early in its
development, through a simple, painless, and quick screening. Please call our office at 685-
5874 to schedule a time for your free screening. Walk-ins welcome up till 6pm.
Wednesday, April 25
MUSIC: 8:00 PM Stevie Tombstone. Oak & Vine at Springside Inn,
6141 West Lake Rd., (315) 252-7247.
www.oakandvine.com Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00
PM and Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, April 25
TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315)
685-0379 or
www.creeksidebooks.com $1.00 admission.
Thursday, April 26
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Open Mic Night with Joanne Perry.
Creekside Coffeehouse
, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Thursday, April 26
CHAMBER: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Business After Hours at The Athenaeum,
150 E. Genesee St. Reservations appreciated, call the Chamber at (315) 685-0552.
Friday, April 27
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Jim Clare. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell
St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, April 27
DINNER & WINE: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Joelle’s Wine & Tasting Party. Joelle’s
French Bistro
, 4423 State St., Rd. Four course, four wines. $69.75/person. Seating Starts at
5:30 – 8:00. Space is limited, call early for reservations. (315) 685-3063. Visit,
www.joellesfrenchbistro.com
for the complete menu.
Friday, April 27 & 28
MOVIE: “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” 4/27 @1 PM & 8 PM 4/28 @ 8 PM.
Auburn Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online
$5.00/person
www.auburnpublictheater.org $6.00 at the door.
Saturday, April 28
ART DEMO: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Gallery 54, 54 E. Genesee St. presents
Weaving on a Triangle Frame Loom by Lynda DeLallo. Lynda will demonstrate weaving a capelet
on a triangle frame loom using hand dyed silk and yarns. Hours: Sunday – Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. visit,
www.gallery54cny.com. (315) 685-5470
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Saturday, April 28
BOOK SIGNING: 1:00 PM Local Author Ruth Colvin will be at Creekside
Books & Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. with her new book, “Off the Beaten Path”. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
.
Saturday, April 28
MUSIC: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sarah Horner acoustic duo at Anyela’s
Vineyards
, 2433 W. Lake Rd. Bottles of wine for purchase and cheese platters available. (315)
685-3797.
Saturday, April 28
FUNDRAISER: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sons of the American Legion annual
Steak Bake. Tickets $16.00/person from the
American Legion, 3808 Jordan Rd. (315) 685-
7614. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, April 25
th.
Saturday, April 28
HEALTH & EDUCATION: Reception 5:00 PM; Workshop 5:30 PM. Laughter
is the best medicine: The Emotional & Physical Benefits of Humor with Special Guest Yvonne
Conte at
Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Over 50,000 people throughout the country
have attended this hilarious, interactive, educational and inspiring presentation. A seasoned
motivational humorist, Yvonne takes good clean real-life experiences and adds a delightful
serving of laughter helping her audience to discover how thoughts, feelings and behavior can
affect work performance, relationships and personal success. Cost: $25.00/person. RSVP:
315.685.1927 or 877-MIRBEAU.
www.mirbeau.com
Saturday, April 28
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Solist Sue Alexander. Creekside Books &
Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, April 28
COMEDY: 8:00 PM A night out with funny man ANDY PITZ! Auburn Public
Theater
, 8 Exchange Street at Genesee Auburn. TICKETS: $12 Regular Admission; $10.80 APT
Members; $8 Student (with ID). Tickets can be purchased through the Box Office (315) 253-
6669 or online at
www.auburnpublictheater.org.
Sunday, April 29
POETRY READING: 3:00 PM Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. Local
poets Elinor Cramer, Mary Gardner & Mike Sickler will read chosen poems from original works.
(315) 685-0379
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, May 2
MUSIC: 8:00 PM Kevin Dorsey. Oak & Vine at Springside Inn, 6141
West Lake Rd., (315) 252-7247.
www.oakandvine.com Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00 PM and
Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 2
TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315)
685-0379 or
www.creeksidebooks.com $1.00 admission.
Wednesday, May 2
FUNDRAISER: Annual Boypower Dinner presents Kathryn H. Ruscitto,
President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center as this year’s
Distinguished Citizen Honoree. For more information contact John Paddock,
Advance Concept
Consulting
and Sunrise Rotary Club. (315) 685-9511.
Thursday, May 3
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Open Mic Night with Joanne Perry.
Creekside Coffeehouse
, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free
Thursday, May 3
POETRY READING: 6:30 PM Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St.
Winners of the 57
th annual Pen Women Poetry Contest, co sponsored by the National League of
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American Penn Women & The Post Standard. 1
st, 2nd, 3rd, place winners in the Adult, High
School, Middle School categories. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Thursday, May 3 – May 25
FILM SERIES: The Schweinfurth Art Center presents Making
Movies, Contemporary film & video visiting artist series. For more information
www.schweinfurthartcenter.org
Friday, May 4 FIRST FRIDAY:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (unless otherwise noted). Join us for the
first, First Friday of the season!
•
Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd. will be featuring the diverse works of Alison
Fisher (Manlius, NY) for their next First Friday. This will be a two-day event that will
continue on Saturday from 11-4 pm. Alison is known for her acrylic and mixed media
paintings; jewelry made of unique mixed metals and found objects; one-of-a-kind textiles
including handbags, scarves, pillows, and throws. Light Refreshments. Questions (315)
685-5091 or www.snakeoilglassworks.com.
•
Skaneateles Artisans will be having a First Friday “Arty Party”. This celebration will be
held at the Old Stone Mill Gallery, 3 Fennell St., (lower level) and will feature a selection
of newly handcrafted work. Refreshments will be served
. www.skaneatelesartisans.com or (315)
685-8580.
•
Gallery 54, 54 E. Genesee St. celebrates First Friday in Skaneateles. The show features
stained glass garden art by Liz and Rich Micho and carved stoneware lanterns by Lauren
Ritchie. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, (315) 685-5470 or
wwwgallery54cny.com
Spring hours: Sun-Fri 11-5 and Sat 10-5.
•
Please join Paris Flea, 23 Jordan St. to celebrate First Friday in Skaneateles. 6:00 PM –
8:00 PM. Local artist, Joyce Bond Backus, will exhibit nature and figurative art. (315)
685-7228.
•
Imagine, 38 E. Genesee St. opens its exhibition “For the Child in All of Us.” which will
feature handmade puppets, playful clocks and other crafts for children. (315) 685-6263.
•
Listen to Chuck Schiele & Phil Smith from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
•
Village Bottle Shop, 18 W. Genesee St. offers a wine tasting during First Friday! 6:00
PM – 8:00 PM. Several wines from different regions will be available for sampling. Try
some wines from France, California & Argentina to name a few. (315) 685-5197.
Special celebration of Charles Dickens 200
th birthday. James Greene (aka Charles Dickens) will
be in attendance. Birthday cake will be served starting at 6:30 PM in front of Dr. Kiltz’s building
at 42 E. Genesee St.
Fridays, May 4 – May 25
FITNESS: Noon – 1:00 PM. Georgia Stormes will be leading a four
class series of Gentle Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors at
Gazella Performance & Wellness
Studio,
3986 Jordan Rd. (315) 729-3030 or (315) 729-8645.
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Friday, May 4
MUSIC: Chuck Schiele & Phil Smith. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, May 4 & 5
MOVIE: “Every Little Step” 5/4 @ 1PM & 8 PM; 5/5 at 8 PM.
Auburn Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online
$5.00/person
www.auburnpublictheater.org $6.00 at the door.
Saturday, May 5
FUNDRAISER: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Family Fun Extravaganza to benefit the two
O.O.T.M.
(Odyssey of the Mind) teams headed for the World Finals. Skaneateles High School,
49 E. Elizabeth St. No admission, pay per attraction. Ice Cream, cake wheel, dodge ball, raffles,
games, auction, tricycles, food. Contributions may be made payable to Skaneateles Central
Schools (odyssey of the mind in the memo line please) and mailed to State St. 72, State St.
attn: Kelley McQuiggan.
Saturday, May 5
MUSIC: Soloist Denn Bunger. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
cate&sally is now open at their new location, 4 E. Genesee St. If you are trying to reach
cate&sally, leave a message on their answering machine which will be checked daily,
until their new phones are installed. (315) 685-1105.
Executive Director of Baltimore Woods, Patty Weisse earns award. On Saturday, April 14
the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University named
Baltimore
Woods Nature Center
, Executive Director Patty Weisse Social Entrepreneur of the
Year. The prestigious award was issued during the Whitman School of Management
Celebration of Entrepreneurial Excellence. Ms. Weisse was chosen because of her work
to build sustainability into Baltimore Wood Nature Center programs and build social
equity in the community. Congratulations Patty!
DATE CHANGE:
The Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce tourism committee date
has been changed from May 9
th to Friday, April 27th 8:30 AM at the Sherwood Inn.
Lodging, dining, attractions and shop owners, please come! Your input is needed.
On Friday, May 4, the
Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce will Kick off its FIRST
FRIDAY event of the 2012 season! Several retail stores and art galleries are planning to
participate in this already popular event. Paris Flea, Skaneateles Artisans, Gallery 54,
Snake Oil Glassworks, Creekside Books & Coffee, Imagine, and Village Bottle Shop. If
you know of an artist that would like to participate and show their work, contact
sdove@skaneateles.com
. For more information call, contact (315) 685-0552.
Finger Lakes Chapter of Antique and Classic Boats
will be kicking off its 2012 season, May
12th on Cayuga Lake. Join them for their annual “Spring Fling”. The day begins at the
Morehouse Museum & concludes with dinner and a Silent Auction. Please RSVP by May 3. For
reservations and more information email,
jillpill717201@yahoo.com or call Jill at (912) 604-
4850.
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Baltimore Woods announces Summer Nature Day Camps at 2012
Multiple child, refer-a-friend, and early registration discounts. Before and After Care is available
for all camp sessions.
• Summer Nature Day Camp runs from July 9 through August 31 for ages 5-12,
10am to 3pm. The 182-acre property is alive with campers enjoying a week-long
sessions loaded with educational activities and outdoors play.
• Nature’s Little Explorers is for preschoolers ages 4 and 5. Dates TBD, 10am to
noon. These children get in on the action with their own camp groups.
• Teen Camps for ages 13 –15 run from July 16 through August 24, 10am to 3pm.
Campers engage in hands-on learning experiences that will challenge their minds,
develop new skills, and dig deeper into nature conservation.
• Nature and Art Camp is for children in 4th and 5th grade. This camp runs From
July 9 through July 20, 10am to 3pm. Nature is our creative muse!
• Voyager Camps, July 9 through August 10, 10am to 3pm, are week long theme
camps for 5th-8th graders. Themes include: Herp It Up!; Wilderness Survival; Eco
Avengers, and more. Hunter Education Camp features NYS DEC Trained Instructor
Katie Mulverhill teaching skills and safe practices. Campers receive certification in
Hunter Safety upon successful completion of this camp.
Register Early.– Scholarships Available. For more information on Day Camps, visit
www.baltimorewoods.or
or call (315) 673-1350.
Skaneateles Country Club
offers play day program. One of the many benefits of joining the
Skaneateles Country Club is their play day program for your children or grandchildren. Camp
runs Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s July 10th -August 16th, 2012!! For information
on joining the Skaneateles Country Club call Jim Fields at (315) 685-5759.
SALES:
Stop in for the 2nd anniversary event and sale, at
Once and Again Consignment Shop, 22
Jordan St. every item in the store is 20 % off, one day only, May 1, raffle, goodies and much
more!
$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.
Sherwood Inn
April dining coupons (buy one, get one free), Sherwood Bucks ($10 off any
order of $50 or more) and lodging specials are now available. Restrictions do apply. visit
www.thesherwoodinn.com
for all of the details. (315) 685-3405.
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Enjoy great food and your favorite wine. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to the Oak & Vine at
the
Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake Rd, Auburn and the Corkage fee will be waived. Mondays
only! (315) 252-8463 or
www.oakandvine.com for reservations. Serving: M – F 4:30 – 10 PM;
Sat Noon – 10 PM; Sun. 1 PM – 8 PM.
Commercial Space Available for Lease
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. 2 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
Newly renovated office space just east of the Village of Skaneateles located at
The Trolley
Bldg
. 384 SF of private space with shared amenities including conference room, kitchenette
and facilities. $1,000 per month includes all utilities, Fios Internet, security system and
free parking. Build-outs available to fit your needs.
Contact: Robert O. Eggleston @ 315-685-8144 or Bob@Roeggleston.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 coop. 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 Chamber Foundation along with Laker Limo and the Skaneateles YMCA
and Community Center will be holding a Duck Dash during the sidewalk sales on July
21
st. We are looking for people to assist on the committee. If you would be interested in
helping please call Randy Stockweather at (315) 685-3908. It is going to be lots of fun. Things
we need help with are: selling tickets, PR, sponsorships, numbering the ducks, and
entertainment.
Skaneateles Chamber
membership council, join now. Call Patti Hall at (315) 685-8316.
REOCCURING EVENTS:
Thru April
John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open Thursday and Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Private tours by appointment (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at
www.barrowgallery.org.
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May – June
The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum St., will be open Friday & Saturday, 1:00 –
4:00 PM, or as always, by appointment. (315) 685-1360. Looking for a Holiday gift, visit the
new Gift Shop at the Creamery featuring many historical and Skaneateles themed gifts. Online,
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
.
Thru April 30
ART EXHIBIT: at the Weeks Art Gallery, at Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill
Rd. Open: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Three artists working in
very different mediums are united by their shared reference to the natural world. Featuring the
works of: Sharon Bottle Souva, Fabric handworks; Wesley Weiss, ceramics; Jill Newton,
Watercolors.
www.baltimorewoods.org No admission and free parking.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Mass at 9:00 AM with Father McGrath at Stella
Maris
, 130 E. Genesee St. (315) 685-6836
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 Saturday
9:00 PM Live entertainment at the Cedar House Bowling Lane bar (315)
685-5117.
Every Sunday
4 – 7 PM Live entertainment at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. (315)
685-3405.
Beginning May 4 – May 31
Exhibition at Imagine Is ‘For the Child in All of Us’ Imagine, the
fine arts and fine craft gallery at 38 E. Genesee St., launches its 2012 gallery season with an
exhibition debuting its new collection of crafts made for children. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Monday – Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday. For more information, call 315-685-6263 or go to http://www.imagineskaneateles.com
or
http://www.facebook.com/imagineskaneateles.
Have a good week!
Candace Searing
Administrative 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
