For the first time ever the Willard Memorial Chapel is offering a special bus tour in an effort to explore its Tiffany beginnings in NYC.

Spend three days on a Tiffany inspired NYC outing. Tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its latest exhibition: Louis Comfort Tiffany and Laurelton Hall An Artist’s Country Estate. Take advantage of some free time to explore 5th Avenue on your own, or even visit Tiffany & Co. during your stay.

Enjoy some Italian cuisine at Carmine’s then afterwards see the Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone at the Marriot Marquis Theater.
Location:  Bus departs from Willard Chapel on Friday, March 30th 2007 at 7:00 a.m. and returns from New York City on Sunday, April 1 2007 between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m.
Contact:  Kathy Walker or Marcia Walsh
Starting Time:  7:00 am
Ending Time:  9:30 pm
Admission:  call for prices

Click on the extraodinary picture, or, visit Jack Kidd on line for more!

Recently, GE bought a division of Welch Allyn. We know this because a whole bunch of their managers have stayed with us. We also know they must be great place to work because all of them (employees) are happy and excited and proud of their company and their jobs.

From their webpage:

About GE Inspection Technologies
GE Inspection Technologies is a global leader in technology-driven inspection solutions that deliver productivity, quality and safety to our customers. The company designs, manufactures and services radiographic, ultrasonic, remote visual inspection and eddy current equipment to inspect, monitor and test materials and equipment without disassembly, deforming or damaging them. Its products are used in a wide range of industries, including Aerospace, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Process and Automotive. The company has 11 application centers around the globe and offers a range of services including repair, on-site RVI inspection services, calibration, training and upgrades. GE Inspection Technologies has 1,300 employees at more than 25 facilities in 25 countries worldwide. To learn more about GE Inspection Technologies visit www.ge.com/inspectiontechnologies.

From Skaneateles Suites:

Welscome, GE, to the StoryBook Village. We live here and we love it. Soon, you will know why.

By (happy) accident, we found our news friends at NY Falls while looking for pictures of the StoryBook Village. We struck gold! See for yourself at NY Falls.com

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Kids Krafts
Creekside is now hosting Kids Krafts every Saturday morning at 10:30 throughout the winter months. Kids Krafts is an educational opportunity for children to learn while making crafts with local artist Chiara Khuns. Signups are in the Bookstore. The $15 fee includes all supplies and a snack. Additional siblings are only $10. Event runs from 10:30-12:00. Recommended for children in grades 1-5.

Welcome…This coming season, your Syracuse Symphony Orchestra embarks on a journey of exploration and discovery…a journey in which one can travel to unexpected places, experience new emotions, and revisit the past…a journey in which the international language of music is spoken. Music can take you to fascinating places outside the realm of everyday experience; it can also take you to places deep within, tapping into long forgotten emotions and washing over you with its sheer power and profound beauty. Please join us for an extraordinary journey in the 2007-2008 concert season. And remember—a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… Subscribe today!

Post-Standard Classics Series
World-renowned guest soloists and distinguished conductors…new discoveries and favorite masterworks.

M&T Bank Pops Series
An exciting combination of great music and legendary guest stars-six nights of fabulous fun!

Special Events
The Nutcracker, Handel’s Messiah, Martha Graham Dance Company, violin virtuoso Hilary Hahn

Central New York Community Foundation Family Series
A fun, educational and interactive musical journey for children and families.

Impromptu
Four nights of casual dining with friends, followed by an SSO concert.

Beethoven Festival
Three concerts in January highlighting the work of a beloved composer.

Stained Glass Series
Timeless works by Mozart, Bach, Haydn and others in the intimate splendor of Most Holy Rosary Church.

Watertown Series
Six great concerts featuring noted guest artists and musical masterworks in Northern New York.

Dryden Mutual Cortland Series
Five evening concerts featuring renowned soloists and timeless musical works.

Rome Series
Four evenings of stellar guest artists and great music in Rome.