The Cayuga County Office of Tourism is open from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. 

January 29^th – March 18^th – Both Ends of the Rainbow – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  This annual exhibition will feature over 1,000 works of art by local students and senior citizens from Cayuga County.  www.myartcenter.org                 315-255-1553 

February 9^th – Showtime – F.A.M.E. Center for Creative Expression, 39 Genesee St., Auburn.    Singing & dancing as well as some poetry reading. Light refreshments will be provided. Donations are gladly accepted.  6:30-7:30pm.  http://www.sencayarc.org/adult-fame.htm   315-252-7016

February 10^th & 11^th – “Happy” – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. ’HAPPY’ combines cutting-edge science from the new field of “positive psychology” with real-life stories of people from around the world whose lives illustrate these findings.  ’HAPPY’ leads us toward a deeper understanding of how we can all live more fulfilling, healthy and happy lives.  8pm.  ALL CINEMA TICKETS $5 Online ($6 at door).  www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

February 10^th – Free Fun Family Night at the Fingerlakes Mall – Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Rd., Auburn.   It’s FREE Family Fun Night in the Food Court Be My Valentine! Free Face Painting, Free LIVE Dance Party, Free BOUNCING in the Food Court, Family Meal Deals and MORE! Each child will have a chance to make their own Valentine:s for family and friends!  6-8pm.www.fingerlakesmall.com  315-255-1188

February 10^th – 19^th – 2012 Free Boat Show – Bass Pro Shops, Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Rd., Auburn.  Weekend drawings- enter a chance to win an Ascend FS10 Kayak and a BPS $200 Gift Card!!!!  Come in and meet our Pros… Burnie Haney, Charlie Love and Joe Matt!  www.basspro.com  800-227-7776

February 11^th – Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Carnival – Fair Haven Beach State Park.  Festivities start at 7am with a pancake breakfast.  Enjoy a 5K Polar Bear Run/Walk, Scavenger Hunt starting at 2pm, Volleyball Tournament, Carnival Games for Kids, Food, Raffles, Evening Dance from 6-10pm, and Winter Photo Contest.  www.fairhavenny.com  315-947-6037

February 11^th & 12^th  – “Tokens of Love” – Valentine Event – Eastern Shore Wineries of Cayuga Lake.  Travel “Off the Beaten Path” and pick up a “passport”Eastern Shore Wineries of Cayuga Lake at any of the participating wineries, enjoy a day of wine and discovery, and receive  ’tokens of love’ at each stop.  Each $10 purchase at any winery earns you one raffle ticket with a grand prize of a $100 gift certificate at the Inns of Aurora.  Participating wineries are:  Six Mile Creek, King Ferry, Long Point, Bet the Farm, Dill’s Run, The Apple Station, Izzo’s White Barn, and CJS.  Tasting fees may apply.  Noon-5pm.

February 12^th – The Life of Harriet Tubman: A Spiritual Journey Through Music – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn.  The Syracuse Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (SGMWA), under the direction of Dr. Joan R. Hillsman, will present a concert of inspired African music and Negro spirituals to honor and celebrate the life of Harriet Tubman.  Co-sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, this event will feature music composed and directed by Dr. Hillsman, and performed by members of the Syracuse Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. Their presentation will follow a narrative timeline of Harriet Tubman’s life from slavery in the south to freedom in the north.  3 – 4pm,  tickets $10. www.willardchapel.org  315-252-0339

February 12^th – Drop-In Family Art Making – Snow Sculpting & Snowman Building Contest – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Artist Robert Loring will lead families in a Snowman Building Contest and Snow Sculpting activities.  Contest winner will receive a one year membership to the Art Center.  Also, students featured in Three Lakes Sampler will share their written work at 2pm.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553 

February 12^th – APT Family Hour Series – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn.Family Hour Series Continues.  2pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

February 12^th – Mall Crawl:  Books Alive! – Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Rd., Auburn.  Who: All PreK-6th graders in the Finger Lakes Region.  Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Cost: FREE What: Move throughout the entire mall and listen to a different story about every 15 minutes.  (Readers will be in front of each store).  www.fingerlakesmall.com  315-255-1188

February 14^th – Valentines Day Sparkling Wine Dinner – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  Open seating from 5:00 – 9:00pm, 5 paired courses, with a reception wine. $85++/person.  Call for reservations.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888 

February 16^th – “The Last Good Story!” BOOKSIGNING! – Downtown Books & Coffee, 66 Genesee St., Auburn.  Come meet the Matthew Kelley, local author of the novel The Last Good Story!  1pm.  www.downtownbooksandcoffee.com  315-515-3411

February 17^th & 18^th – “180 Degrees South” – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn.  ’Conquerors of the Useless’ follows Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life – and prepares himself for a rare ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff’s life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with Chouinard and Tompkins who, once driven purely by a love of climbing and surfing, now value above all the experience of raw nature – and have come to Patagonia to spend their fortunes to protect it.  2/10, 1 & 8pm, 2/11 8pm.  Tickets $5. www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

February 18^th – Winter Fun Day – Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jensvold Rd., Sterling.  Enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, or winter birding at Sterling Nature Center.  After having some winter fun, go inside to get warm, view the exhibits, and enjoy a cup of hot cider, a bowl of chili or a sweet treat.  11am-2pm.  www.cayugnet.org/sterlingpark/     315-947-6143 

February 18^th & 19^th – 10th Annual Mardi Gras – Cayuga Lake Wine Trail – Celebrate with us by attending our 10th Anniversary Mardi Gras event along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail by receiving a specialty anniversary set of beads.  Experience the frivolity as you go from winery to winery receiving other Mardi Gras Beads, a chance to pick the lucky coin for instant prizes plus participate in a scavenger hunt for a sampler case of fine wines from the trail.  10am-5pm.  Start at King Ferry Winery, Long Point Winery, and visit others on the Cayuga Wine Trail. Purchase tickets online, at Wegmans, or by calling.  www.cayugawinetrail.com  800-684-5217

February 19^th – ”Say Cheese” Cayuga County – Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center, Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Rd., Auburn.  Museum open from 11-4pm.  Keeley McGarr of McGarr Farms in King Ferry will host an informal gathering and will be offering samples of the McGarr Irish Style Semi Soft Cheese from 2-4pm.  Gift shop open.  www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum  315-252-7644

February 20^th – 24^th – Winter Art Camp – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Ages 6-12 9:30-11:30am.  A creative fiber arts project each day.  Fee.  Call to register.  Art camps incorporate high quality art making instruction with art history, gallery visits, class dicsussion, and other unique art-based experiences.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553 

NEW BUSINESSES 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, sparkling clean, WiFi, TV

The Apple Station, 5279 Cross Rd., Cayuga

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, 181 Grant Ave. Auburn

The Auburn Ale House, 288 Genesee St., Auburn

The Cayuga County Office of Tourism is open from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
CAYUGA COUNTY EVENT LISTING
Saturday, October 30 – Sunday, January 8 – Quilts=Art=Quilts – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. International contemporary juried quilt exhibit. Admission $6/adults, members and children under 12 free. www.myartcenter.org 315-255-1553
Sunday, September 17 – Sunday, November 6 – Westminster Church 150 Years – Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. The exhibit will look at major themes and events throughout the history of the church ranging from education and outreach to the Church’s famous Tiffany window. The exhibit will also Westminster’s strong involvement in various civil rights movements: the church was founded in 1861, when 66 abolitionist members left Second Presbyterian Church following the Rev. Henry Fowler, who was forced to leave because of the controversy he caused by praying publicly for the soul of John Brown.The exhibit will feature objects and photographs from both the collection of the Cayuga Museum and Westminster Church. Open Tues. – Sunday Noon – 5pm. www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum 315-253-8051
Wednesday, November 2 – “Science Alive” – Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road, Rt. 38A, Auburn. Hosted by the new Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Science Center at the Museum. A night of interactive science experiences, from 6 to 8pm. Admission is $5 per person or a maximum of $25 per family. Registration is required.
Thursday, November 3 – Holiday Festival – Auburn Holiday Inn, 75 North St., Auburn. 1st annual Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce shopping festival featuring local products & services from area members. Shop for the holidays while keeping it local! 3-7pm. www.cayugacountychamber.com 315-252-7291

Friday, November 4 – First Friday Event – Featured Artist – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Join the First Friday festivities at the Seward House Museum! On Friday, November 4 from 5-8pm the Museum will host a reception featuring artist Sara Davenport, founder of Legacy Studio in Skaneateles. Enjoy a fall evening of great art, music and refreshments at the Seward House Museum! This event is free and open to the public! www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
Friday, November 4 – First Friday Event – 75 Year Exhibit – Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. The Cayuga Musuem will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary this First Friday with the newly opened 75 Year Exhibit on the Museum’s own history. Refreshments will be served. 5-8pm. www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum 315-253-8051
Friday, November 4 – First Friday Event – Art for Healing – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. An exhibition of artwork by members of the Auburn community who are in various stages of recovery from Mental Illness. Featured artist is Angela Wright. With acoustic duo Bittersweet and others, in our ’Stage Right’ cafe space. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
Friday, November 4 – First Friday Event – Poetry Reading – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Poetry readings featuring the Night Writers. 5:30-7:30pm. Suggested admission $6/adults. www.myartcenter.org 315-255-1553
Friday, November 4 – The Nu-Utopians – Celebrating the Songs of John Lennon – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. JOHN LENNON IMAGINED: Beatles & Solo Years. 8pm, tickets $23.Beatles songs, often weaving melody, lyric and song together in a series of singles and mini-medleys. These tunes, of which several are rarely covered, are given surprisingly fresh treatments that often inspire a whole new meaning to Lennon’s original lyric. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
Friday, November 4 – Free Fun Family Night at the Fingerlakes Mall – Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Rd., Auburn. It’s National Candy Day! From 6-8pm, families can enjoy tasting several kinds of candies and learn how to make candy too. www.fingerlakesmall.com 315-255-1188
Friday, November 4 – Eerie Night at the Erie House – Off Rt. 38 West of Village towards bridge, turn onto Maiden Lane, end of the Rd., Port Byron. Empire State Paranormal Research Society will be holding a fundraiser for the Erie House. Participants will be able to accompany the Society for an hour during their investigation of the Erie House. $10 at 8:00pm. www.empirestateprs.com
Saturday, November 5 – Wetland WildLife – Sterling Nature Center, Jensvold Rd, Sterling. Join Naturalist Jim D’Angelo for a fall hike out to the rookery and a look at the autumn wetland. Come out and discover what fascinating things are taking place at the beaver wetland. 1:00pm. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark 315-947-6143
Sunday, November 6 – Trunk Show – Quilts=Art=Quilts – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Meet a regional quilter and see examples of their work. Included with $6 general admission to exhibition, free for Art Center Members. 2:00pm. . www.myartcenter.org 315-255-1553
Sunday, November 6 – Casino Night at the UNC – UNC, 125 Washington St., Auburn. 5th annual casino night sponsored by Cayuga Home for Children from 6:30-10:30pm. Various games, food & beverage available. $20/advance tickets $25/at door. 315-253-5383
Sunday, November 6 – Long Point Winery’s Italian Wine Dinner – Long Point Winery, 1485 Lake Rd., Aurora. Winemaker’s Dinner. Prepared by Fabio’s Italian Ristorante served with specially selected wines. Hors d’oeuvres served at 1 pm in heated tent overlooking Cayuga Lake. $80 per person plus tax (gratuity included) Call for reservations: (315) 364-6990 www.longpointwinery.com
Monday, November 7 – Young Living Oils Demostration – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. BONITA SHEAR will lead a hands-on oils workshop at both noon & 6:30pm to introduce and demonstrate the amazing healing properties of Young Living Essential Oils. If you’re brand new to the oils, come listen, ask questions and learn all you can. If you have leagues of experience using the oils, please come, too, and share your vast experience with us! $5 suggested donation. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
Tuesday, November 8 – Holiday Cooking 101 at the Aurora Inn – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora. This course will cover many staple foods of traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, including roast turkey, prime rib, gravy, horseradish sauce, and scalloped potatoes. We’ll offer tips for planning and executing the perfect meal. You’ll gain hands-on experience, and benefit from demonstrations by our renowned chefs. Best of all, you’ll will sit down at the class’s end with your fellow participants to enjoy the feast you’ve prepared together—complete with a glass of wine. Dinner at 8:30, 12 person maximum. 6-8:30pm. $115/person. Stay at one of the Inns of Aurora for equal parts leisure, luxury, and learning. www.aurora-inn.com 315-364-8888
Friday, November 11 – School’s Out Skate Camp! – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn. Keep the kids active all day! Camp activities include skating, games, Veterans Day craft/activity. 8am – 5pm, $40/child ages 5-12yrs. Register by 11/7 – bring your lunch or purchase it there. www.reva-rollerdrome.com 315-252-8225
Friday, November 11 – BOUND for the PROMISED LAND Book Signing! – Downtown Books & Coffee, 66 Genesee St., Auburn. Meet Kate Clifford Larson, author of the Harriet Tubman biography Bound for the Promised Land as well as the book ’The Assassin’s Accomplice,’ which was the inspiration for the motion picture ’The Conspirator,’ will be at Downtown Books & Coffee at 6:30PM. www.downtownbooksandcoffee.com 315-515-3411
Friday, November 11 – Sunday, November 13 – Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead – Cayuga Community College Irene Bisgrove Theater, 197 Franklin St., Auburn. Dog Sees God is an award-winning, unauthorized parody that features the Peanuts gang – all grown up! Written by Bert V. Royal, this dark comedy takes place ten years after the events in the fifty-year-running comic strip. Directed by Tiffany Howard. PLEASE NOTE – Not suitable for young audiences. Contains adult situations and language. Show times are at 8:00pm on Friday & Saturday, 2:00pm on Sunday. Tickets: $12/general admission, $10/senior/student. www.auburnplayers.net 315-283-4682

Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12 – Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition – Morgan Opera House, 370 Main Street, Route 90, Aurora. At this writing, the judges of the fifth competition are reading submissions from playwrights near and far. Plan to enjoy another full-length production of an original work depicting an historical event or historical fiction. Topics are as diverse as cultural conflicts in the Northwest Territories to Lizzie Borden to the final years of Vincent van Gogh. Siouxsie Easter, director, will issue a casting call in late summer. 8pm. $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/students and children. www.morganoperahouse.org 315-364-5437
Saturday, November 12 – Spanish Tapas Dinner – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora. Enjoy communal-style tables of six or eight in the Lakeside Room. We will feature regional Spanish cuisine and wine, using traditional preparations. Five paired course – 6:30 reception, 7:00pm dinner. $75 per person plus tax & gratuity. www.aurora-inn.com 315-364-8888
Sunday, November 13 – A Very Potter Musical (Jr) – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Five dollars = fun for the whole family! The Underground Theatre company presents its junior version of ’A Very Potter Musical’. Come experience this interactive, hilarious portrayal of the Harry Potter series that’s perfect for kids under the age of ten. Professional actors and teaching artists Brien Bianchi, Tarin Bonvino, and Miranda Coll star in this production written and arranged by Sarah DelFavero and the Underground Theatre company, based on the original musical by Team Starkid. 2pm. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
Sunday, November 13 – Trunk Show – Quilts=Art=Quilts – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Featuring Caris Burton. Meet a regional quilter and see examples of their work. Included with $6 general admission to exhibition, free for Art Center Members. 2:00pm. www.myartcenter.org 315-255-1553
Sunday, November 13 – Ukrainian Trio In Concert: “The Games of the Creative Mind” – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Esteemed musicians Orest Smovzh, Arsen Yakovenko and Volodymyr Rozdolsky are currently touring the United States and will play a mixture of classical and modern Ukrainian and American Music. 2pm. Donation is $10 per person. Tickets are available at Willard Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn, N.Y. or by calling 315-252-0339. Doors will open at 1:30 PM. This concert is a benefit for the Community Preservation Committee. www.willardchapel.org 315-252-0339
NEW BUSINESSES 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, sparkling clean, WiFi, TV
The Apple Station, 5279 Cross Rd., Cayuga
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, 181 Grant Ave. Auburn

CAYUGA COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM 131 GENESEE STREET AUBURN, NY 13021 315-255-1658
CAYUGA COUNTY EVENT LISTING
Wednesday, May 25 – Sunday, May 29 – Made in NY – Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Annual juried exhibit of NYS artists. Exhibited works typically include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture created within the last three years. Suggested adult admission $3. Members/Children under 12 Free. www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553
Wednesday, May 25 – 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, May 25 – Last Wednesday Poetry Read – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Relax in a comfortable atmosphere, share your work with other poetry lovers and enjoy creative discussion and feedback. Wine/beer cash bar for those with proper I.D. $2 suggested donation at the door. 7:30 PM. www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669
Thursday, May 26 – 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
Thursday, May 26 – Make Shift – Informal Art Making for Adults & Teens – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Cans and Bottles. Informal, drop-in art making activities that use recycled materials. Learn a new technique, start a project, and discover new artistic ideas for unused materials. Instruction and materials provided. Bring a friend, family, or colleague. Bring your own snacks. $10 member/$15 non-member. 6PM – 8PM. www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553
Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29 – Sterling Stage Folkfest – Sterling Stage Kampitheater, 274 Kent Rd., Sterling. 7th annual event kicks off the season with over 30 of the Northeast’s best live acts. Folk, roots, & jambands…artist village, vendors, light show, and more. www.sterlingstage.com (818) 212-9489
Thursday, May 26 – Cascade Grill Opening Event – Cascade Grill, 2846 State Rt. 38, Owasco Lake Fire Lane #1, Moravia. Join us Friday May 27th to Kick of our 8th Summer Season on beautiful Owasco Lake! Music Friday 8-11pm – Buddy Barrett Band. Cans & Clams Specials All Weekend. (315) 497-1900
Friday, May 27 & Saturday, May 28 – SENTENCED: A Period Piece – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Auburn’s own improv and sketch comedy troupe returns to Auburn Public Theater with a new show! Baby Seal Club is doomed. The world is coming to an end outside and all they want is to get through this final show before the Zombie Crisis gets through the door and eats their brains. During the show, the ’Mortally Challenged’ Zombie population decide they want their rights and stage a protest, holding punchlines hostage until they get their ’Collective dismembering rights’. Jane Austen’s bundle of work has never tasted so bloody good. Show at 8pm, tickets $8. www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669
Saturday, May 28 – Memorial Day Skate – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn. 1-3:30pm, admission $6 – includes skating & inflatables. New inflatable rides, games & outdoor activities. Water balloon battle. www.reva-rollerdrome.com (315) 252-8225
Saturday, May 28 – Harriet Tubman Celebration – Harriet Tubman Home, 180 South St., Auburn. Fort Hill Cemetery grave site ceremony followed by activities and Underground Railroad exhibit at the Home. http://www.nyhistory.com/harriettubman/ – (315) 252-2081
Saturday, May 28 – Sunday, May 29 – Welcome in the Summer Party – Emerson Park, Route 38A, Auburn. Fundraising event for Owasco Fire Department. Bands, dancing, food, and refreshments, Custom Taylor Band playing! 6PM – 1AM. Fee. http://co.cayuga.ny.us/parks/emerson/events.html (315) 252-7644
Saturday, May 28 – Soap Box Derby – Hoopes Park, Genesee St., Auburn. Sponsored by Auburn YMCA-WEIU. Youth races, food and entertainment, FREE. Opening ceremony 8am. Races through noon. http://www.auburnymca.org/ (315) 253-6153
Saturday, May 28 – Finger Lakes Cheese Open House – Finger Lakes Cheese Trail NY. Visit anytime between 10-5 p.m. to receive farm tours, talk with the cheese makers, and taste cheese samples… all at no cost. Enjoy a day touring in the Finger Lakes. Bon appetite! Farms on the cheese trail include: Keeley’s Cheese Co., Finger Lakes Dexter Cheese Creamery, Shtayburne Farm, Hillcrest Dairy, Engelbert Farms, Lively Run Goat Dairy, Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company, Cowlick Farm, Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Sunset View Creamery, and Muranda Cheese. http://www.flcheesetrail.com/Trail_ (800) 813-2958
Sunday, May 29 – Music in the Barn – Izzo’s White Barn Winery, 6634 Cayuga Rd., Cayuga. Free entertainment, featuring Dick Eldredge, in their renovated 100 year old barn. Dick’s broad range of tunes cover classic rock (Bob Seger), blues (Delbert McClinton) and country (Tobey Keith). Dance, listen in, or sit out on the deck & enjoy the countryside, pond & route 20 hustle. Bring a picnic lunch and relax for an afternoon on the farm. 3-6pm. www.izzoswhitebarnwinery.com (315) 252-2535 or (315) 283-8095
Sunday, May 29 – DIRT Car 3rd Annual All-Star Weekend – Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, 8310 Grant Ave. Rd., Auburn. The season kicks off May 29 with a combination of two premier events. The annual All-Star 100 and Hall of Fame Classic are being combined for an unforgettable Memorial Day Weekend experience. 60-laps of racing action will complimented by a 20-lap double-down feature for the DIRTcar Modifieds making this a can’t miss event. Purchase your reserved tickets by May 7 and receive a FREE Pit Pass! Kids 9 & under are FREE! Get your tickets NOW! 7pm. www.rollingwheelsraceway.com (315) 834-6605
Sunday, May 29 – Majorpalooza 2011 5K Race – Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin St., Auburn. Majorpalooza provides fun affordable family events all while raising a modest donation for local causes. 5K race cost $20. http://www.majorpalooza.com/index.html (315) 730-0603
Monday, May 30 – Memorial Day Parade & Kiwanis Duck Derby– Downtown Auburn, Genesee St., Auburn. 11AM parade followed by musical entertainment and the Kiwanis Duck Derby. (315) 255-4104
Wednesday, June 1 – Wednesday, June 22 – Anything Goes – Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Emerson Park, Rt. 38A, Auburn. Broadway Musical. A delightful trip across the Atlantic with a cast of crazy characters, five love stories and, oh yes, lots and lots of tap dancing! Featuring songs by Cole Porter including, ’Blow, Gabriel, Blow,’ ’I Get a Kick Out of You,’ ’Anything Goes,’ and ’You’re the Top’ don’t miss this show running through June 22nd. www.merry-go-round.com (315) 255-1785
Thursday, June 2 – 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
Saturday, June 4 – Flavor of the Finger Lakes – Emerson Park, 6914 East Lake Rd., Auburn. 1st Annual Flavor of the Finger Lakes event runs from Noon-4:30pm. Anything Goes, Merry-Go-Rounds first show of the season, will be highlighted. Featured will be 10 food vendors, 8 wineries and 5 local creameries. Entry fee $10 – receive a souvenir wine glass, and 5 tickets to be used at vendor booths. www.cayugacoutychamber.com (315) 252-7291
Saturday, June 4 – Speaking for Themselves: Women of Seward House – Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. See the Seward House through the eyes of the Seward women. Using original family correspondence and journals, the tour enables visitors to hear the words and feelings of the nineteenth-century women of the Seward family and reveals the significant contributions they made during their lives. 1PM. Reservations required. Fee. www.sewardhouse.org (315) 252-1283
Saturday, June 4 – Old Ways Days – Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road, Rt. 38A, Auburn. 11AM-4PM, FREE. Revisit the past at Old Ways Days. A day of fun, excitement, learning & family activities. Take a ride on their ’Model T’ touring car, truck, or horse drawn wagon. See tractors on display, take home some herb cuttings, view other exhibits or demonstrations. www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum (315) 252-6466
Sunday, June 5 – Motorcycle Ride Around Owasco Lake – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. The Community Preservation Committee will host a benefit motorcycle ride around Owasco Lake on Sunday, June 5. Participants should meet at Willard Chapel, 17 Nelson Street, Auburn, at 9:00 AM. The ride will start at 9:30 AM. Lunch will be provided at Willard Chapel at 11:30 AM. The cost is $25 per person. Tickets and further information can be obtained at the Willard Chapel Office, or by calling 252-0339. Rain date is June 12. All proceeds benefit Willard Memorial Chapel. www.willardchapel.org (315) 252-0339
Sunday, June 5 – Art Inspiration 2011 – Sterling Nature Center, Jensvold Rd., Sterling. Festival of Nature and Arts. View nature inspired art and artists demonstrating their crafts. Noon – 4:30pm. Free and open to the public. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark (315) 947-6143
Tuesday, June 7 – Tuesday Night MUSIC JAM – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Weekly evening of original regional music, poetry & comedy in open mic cafe setting. Door prizes, snack menu & wine/beer with I.D., $2 at the door. 7:30pm till 11pm. www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669
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

Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator
Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity
572 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-470-1913 | Fax: 315-471-8545
LWoodrow@VisitSyracuse.org
www.VisitSyracuse.org

On-going Onondaga County Events!

Ø USBC Women’s Championship is the largest women’s participatory event in the world. Come down to the Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter. Call 435-8000 for details.

Ø Every season is a great time of year to visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. For details, go to the website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call 435-8511.

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 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 IMAX Movies: Aliens of the Deep, Under the Sea, Michael Jordan to the MAX & Extreme 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 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.

Ø Onondaga Lake Park – Central New York’s premier park conveniently located on Rt. 370 in Liverpool. Call 453-6712 or go to www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

Ø Everson Museum of Art is featuring two exciting exhibits: Ah Leon – Memories of Elementary School and Reynolds Unwrapped: The Cartoon Art of Dan Reynolds. Call 474-6064 or visit the website at www.Everson.org for details.

Ø Syracuse University’s Warehouse Gallery features rotating exhibits. Call 443-6450 or visit the website at www.TheWarehouseGallery@syr.edu for details.

Contact Skaneateles Suites for hotel rooms for these events for

No Smoking
Pet friendly

Bed Size Type
Spacious / over sized
wifi
Internet
Cable TV
climate control

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Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau Winter 2011 Activities
On-going Onondaga County Events!

· The Warehouse Art Gallery is currently featuring the exhibit Rigo 23: The Tate Wikikuwa Museum: North America 2024 thru 2/6/2011. For details call 443-6450.

· So much to do at Beaver Lake Nature Center! Enjoy many fantastic seasonal programs – call 638-2519 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

· Every season is a great time of year to visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. For details, go to website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call them at 435-8511.

· Highland Forest County Park is a great place to snowshoe, cross country ski or toboggan. Call 683-5550 or www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

· The Everson Museum of Art is featuring the exhibit – Haudenosaunee Elements. Call 474-6064 or www.Everson.org for details.

· Onondaga Historical Museum is featuring the exhibit Toys from the 1970′s. For specifics, call 428-1864 or go to www.CNYHistory.org.

· Syracuse Crunch Hockey is back with great slammin’ action at the War Memorial at Oncenter! For specific times & dates, call 435-2121 or on their website at www.SyracuseCrunch.com.

· Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performs at the Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter several times per month. For specifics, call 424-8200 or go to www.SyracuseSymphony.org.

· IMAX Movies: Amazon, Aliens of the Deep, & Toy Story 3 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.

· 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!

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

· Onondaga Lake Park – Central New York’s premier park conveniently located on Rt. 370 in Liverpool. Call 453-6712 or go to www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

Continuing thru 1/31/2011
Event: Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest
Location: Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-435-8511 x110

Continuing thru 1/15/2011
Event: Unnecessary Farce Dinner Theater
Location: The Fire & Ice Banquet Hall @ The Locker Room, 528 Hiawatha Blvd. E., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-446-1461

Continuing thru 2/19/2011
Event: Exhibit: All Power to the People – Graphics of the Black Panther Party USA
Location: ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-218-5711

Starts: 1/13/2011 Ends: 1/16/2011
Event: A Night of Comedy with Mitchell Walters & Steve Lazarus
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Starts: 1/14/2011 Ends: 1/16/2011
Event: Salt City Winter Antique Show
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 1/15/2011 Ends: 1/15/2011
Event: Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Cincinnati
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/15/2011 Ends: 1/15/2011
Event: Fundraiser: Sled For Red
Location: Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center, 8012 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville
For More Info: 315-475-2430

Starts: 1/16/2011 Ends: 1/16/2011
Event: A Perfect Bridal Show
Location: Drivers Village, 5885 East Circle Dr., Cicero
For More Info: 315-487-9333

Starts: 1/16/2011 Ends: 1/16/2011
Event: Folk Music Series – Bells and Motley
Location: Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St, Liverpool
For More Info: 315-457-0310

Starts: 1/16/2011 Ends: 1/16/2011
Event: “BREW & VIEW” 35mm Film Series: GONE IN 60 SECONDS (1974 version) & TWO-LANE BLACKTOP, Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-436-4723

Starts: 1/18/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Syracuse Stage, in conjunction with Syracuse University presents: Rent
Location: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-443-3275

Starts: 1/19/2011 Ends: 1/19/2011
Event: DCL Friends present Syracuse China Rides the Rail
Location: DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt
For More Info: 315-446-3578

Starts: 1/20/2011 Ends: 1/20/2011
Event: Communication with the Enemy
Location: Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St, Liverpool
For More Info: 315-457-0310

Starts: 1/20/2011 Ends: 1/23/2011
Event: A Night of Comedy with Mike Egan & George Gallo
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Starts: 1/21/2011 Ends: 1/23/2011
Event: Northeast Sport Show
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-824-3227

Starts: 1/21/2011 Ends: 1/29/2011
Event: Play: Odysseus DOA
Location: Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-425-0405

Starts: 1/21/2011 Ends: 1/30/2011
Event: Salt City Playhouse II presents “Leading Men Don’t Dance”
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-446-6798

Starts: 1/22/2011 Ends: 1/22/2011
Event: Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Villanova University
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/25/2011 Ends: 1/25/2011
Event: Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Seton Hall University
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/25/2011 Ends: 1/27/2011
Event: Famous Artists Broadway Theater series presents: Cats
Location: Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-424-8210

Starts: 1/25/2011 Ends: 3/20/2011
Event: Exhibit: The Infinite Mirror: Images of American Identity
Location: Syracuse University, 215 University Pl., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-443-4097

Starts: 1/27/2011 Ends: 1/30/2011
Event: A Night of Comedy with Jay Black & Jackson
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Starts: 1/29/2011 Ends: 1/29/2011
Event: Salt City Horror Fest: 35mm Film and Music Bash!!
Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-436-4723

Starts: 1/29/2011 Ends: 1/29/2011
Event: Don’t Feed the Actors Improv Comedy Dinner Theater
Location: The Fire & Ice Banquet Hall @ The Locker Room, 528 Hiawatha Blvd. E., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-446-1461

Starts: 1/29/2011 Ends: 1/29/2011
Event: Skaneateles WinterFest 2011
Location: Village Streets of Skaneateles: Genesee, Jordan & Fennell, 22 Jordan St., Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-0552

Starts: 1/30/2011 Ends: 1/30/2011
Event: Collectorsfest Sports Memorabilia Show
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 2/3/2011 Ends: 2/6/2011
Event: A Night of Comedy with Mike Sisco & Aaron Ward
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Starts: 2/4/2011 Ends: 2/4/2011
Event: Blowin Red at Snake Oil Glassworks
Location: Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Road, Skaneateles
For More Info: 315-685-5091

Starts: 2/4/2011 Ends: 2/5/2011
Event: Special Olympics New York 2011 State Winter Games
Location: Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse
For More Info: 585-586-7400 x102

Starts: 2/4/2011 Ends: 2/6/2011
Event: Syracuse Golf Show
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-426-8741

Starts: 2/5/2011 Ends: 2/5/2011
Event: CNY Brewfest
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-471-9989

Starts: 2/5/2011 Ends: 2/5/2011
Event: Special Olympics New York State Nordic Games
Location: Highland Forest Park, 1254 Highland Park Rd., Fabius
For More Info: 518-388-0790

Starts: 2/5/2011 Ends: 2/5/2011
Event: Concert: Donna the Buffalo w/ special guests Roy Jay Band
Location: Westcott Theater & Performing Arts Center, 524 Westcott Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-299-8886

Starts: 2/6/2011 Ends: 2/6/2011
Event: Mid-Winter Blues Run
Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville
For More Info: 315-638-2519

Starts: 2/9/2011 Ends: 2/9/2011
Event: Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Georgetown University
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 2/10/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Syracuse Auto Expo
Location: Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-435-8000

Starts: 2/10/2011 Ends: 2/14/2011
Event: A Night of Comedy with DJ Hazzard & Leighann Lord
Location: Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-477-9898

Starts: 2/11/2011 Ends: 2/11/2011
Event: “BREW & VIEW” 35mm Film Series presents HAIR
Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-436-4723

Starts: 2/11/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Country Folk Art Craft Show
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 2/11/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Syracuse Opera presents Don Giovanni
Location: Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-476-7372

Starts: 2/11/2011 Ends: 2/27/2011
Event: Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents “Anthony & Cleopatra”
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-476-1835

Starts: 2/12/2011 Ends: 2/12/2011
Event: Basketball History in Syracuse: A Special Book Event
Location: DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall; 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt
For More Info: 315-446-3578

Starts: 2/12/2011 Ends: 2/12/2011
Event: Cupid’s Chase 5K Run and 3K Walk
Location: Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool
For More Info: 315-431-9859 x14

Starts: 2/12/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Syracuse Super Swap 2011
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-472-7931

Starts: 2/12/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Low Budget Pictures 20th Anniversary Farewell Throw Down
Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-436-4723

Starts: 2/13/2011 Ends: 2/13/2011
Event: Eastern Mountain Sports and Beaver Lake’s Snowshoe Race
Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville
For More Info: 315-638-2519

Starts: 2/14/2011 Ends: 2/14/2011
Event: Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs West Virginia University
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 2/16/2011 Ends: 2/20/2011
Event: CNY Boat Show
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 2/17/2011 Ends: 2/27/2011
Event: 25th Annual Syracuse WinterFest
Location: Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-422-8284

Starts: 2/22/2011 Ends: 2/22/2011
Event: Concert: Galactic w/ very special guest Corey Glover (Living Colour)
Location: Westcott Theater & Performing Arts Center, 524 Westcott Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-299-8886

Starts: 3/5/2011 Ends: 3/5/2011
Event: Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs DePaul University
Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse
For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 3/12/2011 Ends: 3/12/2011
Event: 29th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade
Location: Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street, Syracuse
For More Info: 315-422-8284

Starts: 3/12/2011 Ends: 3/12/2011
Event: Greater Syracuse Antique Expo
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 3/12/2011 Ends: 3/13/2011
Event: Motorsports Expo 2011
Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info: 315-457-0175

Starts: 3/17/2011 Ends: 3/20/2011
Event: Cinefest 31
Location: Holiday Inn – Liverpool, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool
For More Info: 315-468-6147

Linda Woodrow
Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator
Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity
572 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-470-1913 | Fax: 315-471-8545
LWoodrow@VisitSyracuse.org
www.VisitSyracuse.org