CAYUGA COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM    131 GENESEE STREET      AUBURN, NY 13021         315-255-1658

 

 

 

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

Jan. 27^th – Mar. 17^th – Both Ends of the Rainbow – Schweinfurth 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. On view in Gallery Julius will be the Three Lakes Sampler, a collaborative project organized by Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES that includes artwork and poetry by local students.  Join us on Sunday, January 27th from 1 – 5pm for the opening reception and a special one-day only raffle. Don’t miss your chance to win! Purchase a chance to win family gift packages and gift cards from area businesses. All proceeds support the Schweinfurth Art Center’s exhibitions and educational programs.   Suggested admission is $3/adults, students & seniors free, Tues.-Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. 1 – 5pm.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

Feb. 1^st – Apr. 19^th -  General John S. Clark – Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.  Biographical exhibit on General John S. Clark, a man of his era. Civil War veteran, cartographer, ethnographer, and Auburn City Planner.  Closed major holidays.  Suggested donation $3, Tues. – Sun. Noon – 5:00 pm.  www.cayugamuseum.org  315-253-8051 

Mar. 1^st – May 31^st – “Lincoln Tour” – Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn.  Tour showcases the working relationship and personal friendship between the President and his Secretary of State.  The Seward House Museum is offering the “Lincoln Tour.” The tour will show museum visitors the actual artifacts of these two men’s world-changing professional relationship, but also of their genuine friendship. Visitors will get to see Seward’s appointment document where Lincoln names him Secretary of State, hear letters about the President and his relationship with not only Seward but his family, Lincoln’s presence throughout the Seward Home and more.  The story of the this great partnership is told through stories in the following rooms of the house: Parlor, Library, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Upstairs Hall,Victorian Room, Civil War Room, and Seward’s Office.  Thurs. 1:00 pm, Sat. 1:00 & 3:00 pm, admission $5.  www.sewardhouse.org  315-252-1283

 

 

 

Mar. 1^st – May 31^st  - Auburn Photography Club at APT – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Auburn Photography Club at Auburn Public Theater. Opening Reception is March 1st from 5-9:30PM with live music by Nightlite Mary, Rue, Wooden Chalk and the Soup, and Hysterical Fits.  Exhibit will be open throughout the month of March during regular theater hours.  Featuring the work of several area photographers: Dean Aversa, Rhonda Miller Aversa, Annette Chamberlain, Joe Librandi-Cowan, Erica Hasenjager, Michael LaMontagne, Sherene LaMontagne, Maureen McEvers, Donald R. Miller, John Miller, Christopher Molloy, Drew Mosley, Chris Peters, and Ian Sherlock.  Free.    www.auburnpublictheater.org     315-253-6669

Mar. 14^th – Jean Kilbourne – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Jean Kilbourne is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising and for her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. In the late 1960s she began her exploration of the connection between advertising and several public health issues, including violence against women, eating disorders, and addiction, and launched a movement to promote media literacy as a way to prevent these problems. A radical and original idea at the time, this approach is now mainstream and an integral part of most prevention programs. Her films, lectures and television appearances have been seen by millions of people throughout the world. Kilbourne was named by The New York Times Magazine as one of the three most popular speakers on college campuses.  Tickets $25, APT members $22.50, 7:30pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Mar. 14^th – MAKE SHIFT with Betsy Menson Sio – Informal Art Making for Adults – Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Tin Bead Necklace – Turn small pieces of tin cans (not aluminum) into beads and string them onto a necklace, ending up with a riot of colors from the cans. Very simple metalworking techniques will be utilized. You will walk away with a real conversation piece.  $20 Members / $25 Non-members, 6-8pm.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

Mar. 14^th  – Into The Woods – Union Springs High School Auditorium, 239 Cayuga St., Union Springs.  Information and advance sale tickets are available by contacting Stephanie Barry at 315-889-4130 between 8am – 3pm.

Mar. 14^th – SHOWTIME – F.A.M.E. Center for Creative Expression, 39 Genesee St., Auburn.  Come for an evening of song & dance with Finger Lakes Artists, Musicians & Entertainers. Music & refreshments scheduled every 2nd Thursday of the month. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Raffling a Peter Mack acrylic painting for $5/chance.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  315-252-7016

Mar. 15^th – An Evening of Comedy – - Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Marcus Harvey is the world’s first “SurUrban” comedian, and is a rising star in the world of comedy. He is also a celebrity barber and gathers a lot of material joking with the likes of Chris Webber and while touring with Nas on his European tours.  Lucas Bohn is energetic with an edge. The perfect blend of schoolboy charm and bad-boy charisma, his comedy is both smart and audacious. The little guy who generates big laughs, Lucas has shared the stage with Dave Chapelle, Jimmy Fallon, and Pablo Francisco. He also does voice-overs and has been featured on PBS,CBS, and Coastal Today.  Sponsored by the Student Activities Board at CCC. For more information, call 255-1743, ext. 2232.  $5 Students / $10 General Admission, 7pm.  .  www.auburnpublictheater.org        315-253-6669

Mar. 15^th – Auburn Junior High School Presents “Seussical” – Auburn Junior High School, 191 Franklin St., Auburn.  Seussical is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the books of Dr. Seuss that debuted on Broadway in 2000. The play’s story is a rather complex amalgamation of many of Seuss’s most famous books. After a Broadway run, the production spawned two US national tours and a UK tour. It has become a favorite for school, community and regional theatres. 

Mar. 15^th - Life of Pi – - Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Director Ang Lee creates a groundbreaking movie event about a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another survivor…a fearsome Bengal tiger.  Tickets $5/online, $6/at the door, 3/15, 1:00 & 8:00 pm, 3/16, 8:00 pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                315-253-6669

Mar. 16^th – Fine Art and Fine Wine – The Apple Station Winery, 5279 Cross Rd., Cayuga.  Sip and savor and enjoy exhibitions of work of Artist Bradley Butler. Bradley’s work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions all over the country. Meet Bradley, view his work and enjoy some wine and cheese.  Free, 1-5pm.  www.theapplestation.com  315-889-5185

Mar. 16^th – The Rhythm Dogs – The Apple Station Winery, 5279 Cross Rd., Cayuga.  Enjoy the musical performance of The Rhythm Dogs. Wine, beer, and food will be available for purchase.  Free, 8pm-midnight.  .  www.theapplestation.com  315-889-5185

Mar. 16^th – Make your own Rain Barrel Workshop – Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  Convert a 55 gallon barrel into a rain barrel to capture rain water for use in your landscape. Rain barrels harvest rain water which can then be used to irrigate landscape plants. Rain barrels also reduce the amount of storm water runoff and help prevent nonpoint source pollution of our lakes, rivers, and streams. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by March 12. There is a cost of $25 per barrel to help cover materials. If you would like to come to watch and learn how to make one on your own there is no charge for the program.  $25 to cover cost of materials per barrell, or free to observe, 1pm.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark            315-947-6143

Mar. 16^th – “Let Women Vote” – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.  To echo the contributions the Seward women made to the Women’s Rights Movement, the Seward House Museum is pleased to host Hutchinson Family Revival, a re-created 19th century music group, for a concert centering on songs and anthems of the Women’s Rights and Suffragist Movement. Each song will be accompanied by an educational narrative, describing the song’s history and cultural significance. Following the performance will be an opportunity to meet representatives of various women’s history and social services organizations to learn about the contemporary efforts to aid underprivileged women.  $5 admission, 1pm.  www.sewardhouse.org  315-252-1283

 

 

 

Mar. 16^rd & 17^th — Welcome to Maple Weekend 2013:                                                               Schoolyard Sugarbush, 5967 Appletree Point Rd.  Moravia.  The New York State Maple Producers Association invites families from across the Empire State and neighboring areas to learn all about the production of maple syrup and other related products. Our goal during Maple Weekend is to share the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with you. Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup — whether it’s simply boiling the sap over an open fire or running it through highly scientific equipment — the results always taste great!  10-4pm, free.  www.schoolyardsugarbush.org  315-497-3480

Smokey Hollow Maple Products, 8597 Pierce Rd., Jordan.  The New York State Maple Producers Association invites families from across the Empire State and neighboring areas to learn all about the production of maple syrup and other related products. Our goal during Maple Weekend is to share the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with you. Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup — whether it’s simply boiling the sap over an open fire or running it through highly scientific equipment — the results always taste great! Come taste our sugar on snow, take a free tour and try some free samples of goodies using maple. We will be operating our evaporators, making maple cotton candy, maple popcorn, maple cream, maple sugar in many shapes and sizes.  Pancake breakfast available from 9am till noon, $5/person and kids under 5 free. 10-4pm, free.  www.smokeyhollow.net  315-689-9833

Mar. 16^th & 23^rd   – The Women’s Tour of the Seward House Museum – Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn.  To showcase and honor the contributions of the Seward women to the Women’s Rights Movement, the Seward House Museum is pleased to announce the return of our Women’s Tour. The narrative focuses on the tenacious spirits and civic involvement of the Seward Women during this critical time.  $8/adults, $7/Seniors, AAA members, $5/students w/college ID, 11:00 am.  www.sewardhouse.org  315-252-1283

Mar. 17^th – Irish Harp Concert – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn.       Harpist Lisa Craig Fenwick will present an Irish Music Concert. Lisa performs throughout the Finger Lakes and the US and teaches harp to students of all ages. She has recently performed for the Cortland Music Festival, Tioga County Council on the Arts and Tully, Hornell, Canisteo and Howard Libraries as well as Kendall, Bridges and Alterra House in Ithaca. She is currently the Harpist for the Ithaca Community Orchestra. In addition to Lisa’s solo pedal harp pieces, Lisa will be joined for a portion of the concert by her sons David Fenwick, cello and Jonathan Fenwick, violin. David is a freshman at the Ithaca College School of Music. Jonathan is a high school freshman and is concert master for the Ithaca Community Orchestra. Both David and Jonathan have been playing since age 4. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day the concert will include a great deal of Irish music, but the audience will also be treated to a bit of classical and other Celtic music as well. Tickets for this concert are $10. Proceeds will benefit the Community Preservation Committee/Willard Memorial Chapel.  Admission $10, 2pm.  www.willardchapel.org  315-252-0339

Mar. 19^th & 26^th  - Open Mic Night – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Open Mic Night features music and spoken word from local and regional talent in a relaxed cafe setting. Listen to live original and cover music, spoken word, stand-up comedy and poetry and enjoy light refreshments including wine and beer for those with proper ID.  Closed major holidays.  Admission $2 at the door, 7:30-10:30pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Mar. 20^th – Spring Equinox Walk – Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  Embrace the first day of spring by taking a guided walk to discover nature’s secret expression of the changing seasons. Early spring migrants, nesting owls and calling frogs are some of the possible wildlife we may encounter. The program is free and open to the public.  Free, 7pm.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpar   315-947-6143

Mar. 22^nd – Perfect Pairings – Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Enjoy pairings of beer, wine, and Finger Lakes cheeses at the Schweinfurth Art Center.  Advance Tickets: $30 member, $35 non-member  At Door: $35 member, $40 non-member, 7-9pm. -Music by Joe Whiting -Silent Auction -Art Making with Betsy Menson Sio, Joe Librandi-Cowan, and Robert Loring – Preview of 2013 Made in NY exhibit -Cyanotypes by Victoria Miller in Gallery Julius Tickets can be purchased a the Art Center.   www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

Mar. 22^nd – “The Intouchables” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects. An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, The Intouchables has broken box office records in its native France and across Europe. Based on a true story of friendship between a handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), The Intouchables depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common.  Tickets $5/online, $6/at the door, 3/22, 1:00 & 8:00 pm, 3/23, 8:00 pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org         315-253-6669

Mar. 23^rd & 24^th – Welcome to Maple Weekend 2013:                                                               Schoolyard Sugarbush, 5967 Appletree Point Rd.  Moravia.  The New York State Maple Producers Association invites families from across the Empire State and neighboring areas to learn all about the production of maple syrup and other related products. Our goal during Maple Weekend is to share the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with you. Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup — whether it’s simply boiling the sap over an open fire or running it through highly scientific equipment — the results always taste great!  10-4pm, free.  www.schoolyardsugarbush.org  315-497-3480

Smokey Hollow Maple Products, 8597 Pierce Rd., Jordan.  The New York State Maple Producers Association invites families from across the Empire State and neighboring areas to learn all about the production of maple syrup and other related products. Our goal during Maple Weekend is to share the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with you. Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup — whether it’s simply boiling the sap over an open fire or running it through highly scientific equipment — the results always taste great! Come taste our sugar on snow, take a free tour and try some free samples of goodies using maple. We will be operating our evaporators, making maple cotton candy, maple popcorn, maple cream, maple sugar in many shapes and sizes.  Pancake breakfast available from 9am till noon, $5/person and kids under 5 free. 10-4pm, free.  www.smokeyhollow.net  315-689-9833

 

 

Mar. 23^rd – Lamoreaux Landing Wine Dinner – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  Our first event with the Finger Lakes winemakers will feature five paired courses, including a reception wine and intermezzo. Thoughtfully arranged, each course has been designed and paired specifically with the wine featured. Director of Training and Service Meryl Davis will be on hand to explain the logic behind the pairings, while Executive Chef Patrick will discuss the featured food pairings. Please call for reservations.  $75++/person  Reception 6:30 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-888

Mar. 23^rd – Emily Howland and the Suffrage Movement in Cayuga County – Seymour Library, 176-178 Genesee St., Auburn.  Talk, “Emily Howland and the Suffrage Movement in Cayuga County,” by Patricia White of the Howland Stone Store Museum, 1 p.m. White will talk about Howland and efforts in Cayuga County to get women the right to vote; she also will bring suffrage posters from the museum’s collection. Free; no registration required.  Free, 1pm.  315-252-2571 

Mar. 23^rd – Egg Dying – Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  See what colors you can get from your pantry just in time for the spring table. Go back to nature with this fun and entertaining program using natural dyes to color your eggs. Please bring your own hard-boiled eggs to dye. An adult should accompany children. The program is free and open to the public.  Free, 1pm.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpar   315-947-6143

Mar. 23^rd – Professor Louie & The Crowmatix – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Aaron Professor “Louie” Hurwitz- Multi-instrumentalist – Hammond organ/keyboards/accordion and exceptional vocalist. Tagged Prof. “Louie” by The Band vocalist/bassist Rick Danko while performing as a duo. MARIE SPINOSA – Miss Marie from Brooklyn, NY – singer/songwriter, pianist/percussionist had performed for many years in concert with her own groups, has co-written many of the songs on The Crowmatix releases. GARY BURKE – drummer for Bob Dylan, Graham Parker and many others & best known for his long tenure on over a dozen albums with Joe Jackson. FRANK CAMPBELL – played bass with The Rick Danko, Levon Helm duo tours of the 70′s and early 80′s. JOSH COLOW – From Woodstock, New York – An in demand rhythm & blues guitarist, Josh has toured The United States and Europe with Jesse Winchester with his own groups and solo.  Tickets: $10; $9 APT Members, 8pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                315-253-6669

Mar. 23^rd – The Kids Choice Awards – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Our annual LIVE broadcast of the slimey-est show around! Pizza, snacks, fun.  Admission $5, Doors open at 7:00 pm, show at 8:00 pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org      315-253-6669

Mar. 26^th – Visit by Children’s Author – - Seymour Library, 176-178 Genesee St., Auburn.  Enjoy a visit by Children’s Author, Susan Keeter.  Free, 4pm.  315-252-2571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAYUGA COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM    131 GENESEE STREET      AUBURN, NY 13021         315-255-1658

 

 

 

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

Jan. 27^th – Mar. 17^th – Both Ends of the Rainbow – Schweinfurth 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. On view in Gallery Julius will be the Three Lakes Sampler, a collaborative project organized by Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES that includes artwork and poetry by local students.  Join us on Sunday, January 27th from 1 – 5pm for the opening reception and a special one-day only raffle. Don’t miss your chance to win! Purchase a chance to win family gift packages and gift cards from area businesses. All proceeds support the Schweinfurth Art Center’s exhibitions and educational programs.   Suggested admission is $3/adults, students & seniors free, Tues.-Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. 1 – 5pm.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

Jan. 30th  – Mar. 6^th – Annual Exhibition of Student Work – Wells College, 170 Main St., Aurora.  Wells College’s String Room Gallery presents the Annual Exhibition of Student Work, featuring a variety of pieces from the College’s Visual Arts program.  Stop by to see the talent and imagination of students expressed through watercolor, ceramic, ink, photography, and a surprising variety of other media. The String Room Gallery is open weekdays from 12 to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.  For more information visit www.wells.edu/stringroomgallery.

Feb. 1^st – Apr. 19^th -  General John S. Clark – Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.  Biographical exhibit on General John S. Clark, a man of his era. Civil War veteran, cartographer, ethnographer, and Auburn City Planner.  Closed major holidays.  Suggested donation $3, Tues. – Sun. Noon – 5:00 pm.  www.cayugamuseum.org  315-253-8051

Feb. 20^th – Wonders of Winter – Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  Join Naturalist Jim D’Angelo explore the wonders of winter. How does the chickadee survive the cold windy winter? There will be an indoor presentation followed by a winter hike to see the beauty and wonders of the winter woods. The program is free and open to the public. School break program.  Free, 1pm.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark  315-947-6143

Feb. 20^th – Games, Puzzles and Cup-Stacking – Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St., Auburn.  Children’s Room. Drop in any time during regular hours for school vacation week fun and games. Free; no registration needed.  Free, 10am-9pm.  www.seymourlibrary.org  315-252-2571

Feb. 22^nd – Visiting Writers Series welcomes poet Juliana Gray – Wells College, 170 Main St.. Aurora.  Wells’ Visiting Writers Series welcomes poet Juliana Gray for a reading of her work on Wednesday, February 27th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Art Exhibit Room of Macmillan Hall. This reading, which is made possible in part by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, is free and open to the public. While on campus, Gray will also participate in classes and conduct a poetry writing workshop.  Gray, an Alabama native, is currently associate professor of English at Alfred University. She is author of two collections of poetry, “The Man Under My Skin” (2005) and “Roleplay” (2012), which won the 2010 Orphic Prize and was published by Dream Horse Press. Recent poems of hers have appeared in or are forthcoming from “Barrow Street,” “Measure,” “32 Poems,” “River Styx” and elsewhere. 

Feb. 22^nd – Final Friday at Theater Mack – Theater Mack at the Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.  Los Blancos spans style and time. A mongrel mix of American Roots music born from decades of dues in the hands of a band that plays it from the heart. Blues, Memphis Soul, rockin’ Zydeco, Latin, Outlaw Country, Funk, and Folk,Los Blancos doesn’t just cross the line between styles… They soak it in tequila and TORCH IT!!!  Tickets $5 at the door, cash bar,       6-10pm.  www.cayugamuseum.org  315-253-8051

Feb. 22 & 23^rd – “Searching For Sugarman” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ’70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late ’60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation leads them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez.  Tickets $5/online, $6/at the door  2/22, 1:00 & 8:00 pm, 2/23, 8:00 pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Feb. 23^rd – Spanish Tapas Wine Dinner – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora. The dinner will feature wine-paired courses, each consisting of multiple small plates hearkening to the customary Spanish tapas. Each of the evening’s wines come from six different regions of Spain and will accompany a dish of the same region. Served family style, dishes range from pork and seafood to Spanish cheeses. A veritable tour of Spain, the Spanish Tapas dinner will be served family style and will include five paired courses as well as a reception wine and intermezzo. Please call for reservations.  $75++/person, Reception 6:30 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888

Feb. 22^nd -24^th  – “The Women” - Irene Bisgrove Theatre, Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin St., Auburn.  This brilliant play has assumed the status of a modern classic. Aside from the novelty of its involving a large cast of women, it is an im-mensely entertaining panorama of our modern metropolitan world from the feminine view-point. The plot involves the efforts of a group of women to play their respective roles in an arti-ficial society that consists of vain show, com-edy, tragedy, hope and disappointment.  8pm 2/22 & 2/23, 2pm 2/24. www.auburnplayers.net  315-702-7832

 

Feb. 24^th – Bruce Cockburn – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Hear the legendary Folk icon in our intimate 200-seat Main Stage venue.  The best live albums create the illusion of being there, witnessing an artist in a memorable performance. Bruce Cockburn has recorded three previous live recordings: Circles in the Stream (1977), Live (1990) and You Pay Your Money and You Take Your Chance (1997), each critically acclaimed and featuring Cockburn in concert with a backing band. Now, the celebrated musician-activist delivers something new: his first-ever live solo album. Recorded last spring over a series of dates in the northeastern United States and one in Quebec, Slice O Life is a double CD that showcases a cross-section of Cockburn’s finest songs and some of his most dazzling guitar work. The album, produced by longtime associate Colin Linden, also includes one new song, “City is Hungry,” three tracks recorded at sound checks on the tour and some between-song banter that shows Cockburn to be both a quick wit and an engaging storyteller.  Tickets $35; $31.50 APT Members, 7:30pm.  .  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Feb. 25^th – Phi Beta Kappa Scholar Sir Peter Crane to Speak at Wells – Wells College, 170 Main St., Aurora.  Wells College welcomes Sir Peter Crane, the 2013 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, for a campus residency and public lecture titled “The Future of Plants.” The talk will take place at 4:45 p.m. Monday, February 25 in the E. Margie Matthew Filter Hostetter ’62 Lecture Room, 209 Stratton Hall on the Wells College campus. This event is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.                                                                                                       Peter Crane has been Carl W. Knobloch Jr. Dean of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale since 2009. His work focuses on the diversity of plant life, its origin and fossil history, its current status and its conservation and use. He is the coauthor of the book “The Origin and Diversification of Land Plants” as well as “Early Flowers and Angiosperm Evolution,” published in 2011. His latest book, “A Biography of Ginkgo: The Tree that Time Forgot,” will be published in March 2013.  Free, 4:45.  www.wells.edu 

Feb. 26^th – The Makers – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Women Who Make America tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution in American history, as women have asserted their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy. It’s a revolution that has unfolded in public and private, in courts and Congress, in the boardroom and the bedroom, changing not only what the world expects from women, but what women expect from themselves. MAKERS brings this story to life with priceless archival treasures and poignant, often funny interviews with those who led the fight, those who opposed it, and those first generations to benefit from its success. Trailblazing women like Hillary Rodham Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey share their memories, as do countless women who challenged the status quo in industries from coal-mining to medicine. Makers captures with music, humor, and the voices of the women who lived through these turbulent times the dizzying joy, aching frustration and ultimate triumph of a movement that turned America upside-down.  Suggested donation $5, 8pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Feb. 26^th  & Mar. 5^th – Open Mic Night – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Open Mic Night features music and spoken word from local and regional talent in a relaxed cafe setting. Listen to live original and cover music, spoken word, stand-up comedy and poetry and enjoy light refreshments including wine and beer for those with proper ID.  Closed major holidays.  Admission $2 at the door, 7:30-10:30pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Mar. 1^st – A Musical Tribute to Harriet Tubman – Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Ave., Auburn.  Performances by the Auburn Chamber Orchestra with special guest – People’s AME Zion choir of Syracuse. Conducted by Steven Frackenpohl .  315-252-7874                                                   Wood Notes by William Grant Still An American Civil War Fantasy by Jerry Bilik Excerpts from Dvorak’s New World Symphony Sophisticated Ladies by Duke Ellington Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar

Mar. 1^st – Auburn Public Theater brings you the Cat Carnival! – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Hey all you cool cats, walk your paws on over to downtown for a weekend full of fun and games- all for a good cause! The Cat Carnival will be complete with face painting, trivia and games with kitty-friendly prizes fit for the whole family. The Finger Lakes SPCA and the CNY Cat Coalition will have tables set up with important information on the feline community both days.  Friday ONLY the Finalists in Cat Photo Contest will be announced.  Saturday ONLY there will be a special talk by Scott Stulen from The Walker Art Center, one of the organizing members of the Internet Cat Video Film Festival and cats and kittens will be available for adoption! The Winners of the Cat Photo Contest will be announced.  Your ticket gets you a goodie bag, entry to the carnival, and one ticket to a screening of the Internet Cat Video Film Festival From the Walker Art Center of Minneapolis which will play Friday at 1:00pm and 8:00pm and Saturday at 8:00pm.  Admission is $10/adults and $5/children 12 & under 3/1, 12:00 & 7:00 pm, 3/2, 6:00 pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org     315-253-6669

Mar. 1^st – First Friday Events:                                                                                               Seward House Museum, 33 South St. – Alaskan Huskies Dog Sled team will be in the garden. As March is Women’s History Month, the gift shop gallery will feature paintings of women from the museum’s permanent collection. Free tours and refreshments will be provided.               Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St. – Family SCAVANGER HUNT & Art Making.  Bring the whole family to the Art Center to enjoy some creative activities. Refreshments will be served.                                                                                                                                       Beautiful Things, 6 Seminary Ave. – Tour this antique & collectibles shop.                           Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St. – Auburn Photography Club photo exhibition – plus live music by Hysterical Fits, Wooden Chalk & the Soup, Nightlite Mary & Rue.  FAMILY FUN Activities – Reptile Rescue – Downtown Books & Coffee – Creation Station – Operation Safe Child – Rhys Photo Booth – Shogun Martial Arts.                                                                  Auburn Alliance Church, 630 Seward Ave. – Concert features a narrative of Harriet Tubman’s life by Rev. Paul Cater with a musical tribute by the People’s AME Zion Church Choir of Syracuse. Suggested donation is $5.                                                                                        Auburn YMCA, 27 William St. – Come enjoy the YMCA’s facility and services for no charge during business hours, 5AM – 9:30PM, including fitness/aquatic classes, weight and cardio equipment or play racquetball or basketball. Group tours at 5:30PM and 6:30PM. Just sign-in at the front desk & receive a goody bag!                                                                                     Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St. – Come tour a new exhibit focusing on General John S. Clark, Civil War general and map-maker, Auburn City Engineer who designed our water system, and scholar of Iroquois culture.                                                            Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St. – Come enjoy musical entertainment by Folk Singers Jim Clare & Perry Cleaveland.

 

Mar. 1^st – IGNITE the WINTER! – Exchange St. Mall, Downtown Auburn.  Come join IGNITE & BID’s second annual chili, & chowder cook-off with live music, libations, exhibits and family fun activities. Tasting are $1, wine & beer for purchase with proper ID.   Music by Silver Queen Casket Co., and Nightlite Mary. Ice sculptor and builder demonstrations. Free wagon rides, and much more.     5-9:30pm, 315-252-7874  http://www.auburnpub.com/app/flyers/?pid=10735&bid=2889&cid=0  

Mar. 2^nd – Where Have All the Insects Gone? – Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  Have you ever wondered what happens to all the insects in winter? Join Naturalist Jim D’Angelo for this unique program on wintering insects. There will be an inside presentation on the strategies insects use to survive the long, cold central New York winters, followed by a walk to seek out some of the wintering insects. The program is free and open to the public.  Free, 1pm.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark   315-947-6143 

Mar. 2^nd – Seed to Table: Grow Your Own – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.   Free family gardening event. Workshops from 1-4pm.   Growing food year-round.                                                                                                           Seed starting, garden planning. 4pm: Movie: A Community of Gardeners  Brought to you by Cayuga Grows!                  Sponsored by the Cayuga County Health Department.  www.auburnpublictheater.org                 315-253-6669

Mar. 2^nd  – The Women’s Tour of the Seward House Museum – Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn.  To showcase and honor the contributions of the Seward women to the Women’s Rights Movement, the Seward House Museum is pleased to announce the return of our Women’s Tour. The narrative focuses on the tenacious spirits and civic involvement of the Seward Women during this critical time.  $8/adults, $7/Seniors, AAA members, $5/students w/college ID, 11:00 am.  www.sewardhouse.org  315-252-1283

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brister Mills Lofts Readies for Tenants

Three years ago, Positively Auburn featured a story on C.W. Brister Mills, then in its infancy renovation phase. Now the first phase of property improvements on this historic 17,000 sq. ft. building are close to being completed, and the Kyle family is actively seeking seven loft tenants for this unique residential complex. The second phase of the project will add 4 – 5 more spaces, making a total of 11-12 lofts.

Snapshot History

C.W. Brister & Sons was founded in 1900 as a flour mill and remained active through 1982 when it was purchased by Birkett Mills in Penn Yann. The mill is located at 201 North Street along the railroad tracks on the north end of Auburn, near the intersection of Standart Avenue. Abandoned and left to decay, KyleCroft Development bought the building in 2007 with the vision of converting it back to its former glory, yet as a loft apartment complex.

Style & Amenities

The property consists of seven custom-built apartments ranging in size from 900 – 1600 sq. ft. KyleCroft restored the building while maintaining the industrial character of the structure and adding a modern architectural design. Details such as exposed electrical conduit and caged lighting were original to the site, and were maintained as an industrial-style design element. Silver metal flashing was used to frame the expansive windows. The open floor plan ensures no space is lost to hallways and connecting corridors.

There are three two-bedroom apartments, and four authentic New York City style lofts. Each apartment is equipped with stainless steel appliances, butcher-block counter/bar and A/C. Each space has their own personal 9 ‘x 12’ deck off the back for entertaining, and walk-in closets for spacious storage. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings, poured concrete radiant heated floors, thick wood beams and outdoor decks make the perfect backdrop for chic city living. The developer has maintained the maximum amount of green space surrounding the property, to allow for a park-like setting for the residents. The property’s back view showcases Auburn’s industrial past, with the renowned International Harvester complex and Finger Lakes Railway as the backdrop.

Keepin’ it Green

A major portion of the complex’s redevelopment supplies were utilized from reclaimed materials from deconstructed factories in Brooklyn, vintage doors from Cornell University, and local lumber from Mennonite and Amish saw mills. KyleCroft Development is a family business dedicated to the revitalization of local brownfield properties and derelict buildings. The family and a few close friends did nearly all of the renovation work on this project, with no financial assistance from grants.

Green elements include:

• Heated floors using high-efficiency boilers
• On demand hot water
• Locally sourced and harvested woods from Mennonite and Amish saw mills
• High-efficiency mini split air conditioning units
• Spray foam insulation

Serving Young Professionals

The target demographic for Brister Mills tenants is young professionals. Grant Kyle, Project Manager, is in his mid-20s, and sees a gap in adequate housing options for this age bracket. The Kyles hosted an exclusive open house event for IGNITE, Cayuga County’s young professionals group in mid-April that was attended by 75+ people. To view the project renderings and floor plans visit http://www.bristermills.com/.

If anyone is interested in learning more, please contact Grant Kyle at KyleCroft Development. He can be reached by phone at 315.604-1608 or by e-mail grantkyle.kylecroft@gmail.com.

 

CAYUGA COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM    131 GENESEE STREET      AUBURN, NY 13021         315-255-1658

 

 

 

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

 

February 8^th – May 5^th – “Stepping Out:  Dancing in Cayuga County”.  Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.  The exhibit explores social, folk and the fine art of dance as well as showcases our local dance schools and studios.  www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum  315-253-8051

 

March 31^st – May 20^th – Made in NY 2012 – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Made in NY 2012, is an annual juried exhibition featuring New York State artists. The exhibition features 75 works of art by 73 artists from throughout New York State. Made in NY 2012 features paintings, photographs, sculpture, drawings, and more.  Members free, non-   members $6.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

 

      March 29^th  – Lady’s Night at the CREATION STATION – Creation Station, 10 Seminary Ave., Auburn.  No artistic abilities necessary.  Just come and have fun.  Cost includes your choice of bowl (2 large sizes to pick from) or a platter, all supplies, and light refreshments.  RSVP.   7-9 pm  www.tropicalartsandcrafts.com/  406-3270

 

March 29^th – The Healing Muse – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Writers from the latest issue of The Healing Muse will be reading selections of their work. The Healing Muse is Upstate Medical University’s literary journal and contains poetry, stories, essays and art forms that focus on illness, medicine, and the body. Eight writers from the current issue and three from past issues will be reading selections of their work in a free, public reading.  6:30pm, free.  www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

 

March 30^th & 31^st - “Nuremberg: Its Lesson For Today” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  One of the greatest courtroom dramas in history, Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today shows how the international prosecutors built their case against the top Nazi war criminals using the Nazis’ own films and records.  Tickets $5/online, $6/at the door.  3/30, 1 & 8pm, 3/31, 8pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

 

 

 

 

 

March 30^th – More Than Java With the Gents – Springside Inn, 6141 W. Lake Rd., Auburn.  SAVAR (Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Resources) annual fundraiser. Cocktail hour with donated wine served by distinguished gentleman from the community.Family style dinner. Dan Cummings, channel 9′s morning news co-anchor is the guest speaker. SAVAR Gold Award W innners and a raffle.  Cocktails 6:30, dinner 7:30.

 

March 30^th – Harriet Tubman – The Movie – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Seneca Cayuga ARC is proud to announce that `FAME Center for Creative Expression’ will be hosting a premiere for their third movie, entitled, “Tubman’s Reward”. This modern-day detective story centers on the discovery of gold on the former Harriet Tubman homestead, as well as its sudden disappearance. During the hunt for the lost treasure, local detectives visit some of Auburn’s most historic sites and unveil many little-known facts.  7pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

 

March 31^st – “Tone Every Inch” Book Signing – Downtown Books & Coffee, 66 Genesee St., Auburn.  Come by your downtown bookstore on Saturday to meet Syracuse author Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie and get an autographed copy of her fitness book Tone Every Inch: The Fastest Way to Sculpt Your Belly, Butt & Thighs. 3pm   www.downtownbooksandcoffee.com  315-515-3411

 

March 31^st – Egg Dying – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  See what colors you can get from your pantry just in time for the spring table. Go back to nature with this fun and entertaining program using natural dyes to color your eggs. Please bring your own hard-boiled eggs to dye. An adult should accompany children.  1pm.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark/center/events.html  315-947-6143.

 

      April 3^rd – Food & Wine Pairing – Aurora inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  6-8:30pm, Each of five light courses served over the course of the evening will be accompanied by two different wine pairings. The selection will feature two white wine selections and three red, as well as several fortified wines. Although participants will enjoy both food and wine over the course of the class, the meal will be prepared beforehand, without an actual cooking component.The pairing menu will feature dishes prepared by the Aurora Inn’s culinary team, and will include a variety of dishes, from Shrimp and Mango Spring Rolls to Braised Short Ribs – and of course, dessert.$115/person.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888

 

      April 6^th– First Friday Event – Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.  The Museum will feature dancers from Fancy Footwork Dance Studio. Refreshments will be served.  5-8pm  www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum  315-253-8051

 

      April 6^th– First Friday Event – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Live music by Lindsey Tidd, Program Coordinator at the Schweinfurth as well as an accomplished musician. Tidd describes her style as a mix between Ani DiFranco and Led Zeppelin – a folk, rock, and blues blend that features acoustic electric guitar. Her versatile repertoire includes bands such as Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam, Miranda Lambert, and the White Stripes. Tidd also writes her own music and records. She has performed at the Ayersfest Music Festival, SU’s Women in Music Program, and other regional venues.  5-8pm.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

 

 

 

      April 6^th– First Friday Event – Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn.  Seward House Museum will host a First Friday opening reception on Friday April 6 from 5pm-8pm. The museum will feature the photography exhibit, Elegant Ruin Imagery by Holly Mosher. Free tours, refreshments and children’s activities will be provided.  5-8pm.  www.sewardhouse.org  315-252-1283

 

      April 6^th– Easter Egg-citement – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn.  Easter Egg hunt at 12:30 sharp.  Find the golden egg!  Skate with the Easter Bunny.  Face painting!  Coloring Contest!  Spin Art!  Guess the number of jelly beans!  Admission $4.50  1:00-3:30 pm  www.reva-rollerdrome.com  315-252-8225.

 

      April 6^th & 7^th  - “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  A murder mystery rife with suspense, scandal, sexual abuse, and some supremely intriguing characters, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is an excellently crafted film adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s equally fascinating book of the same name.  4/6 1 & 8pm, 4/7 8pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org   315-253-6669

 

      April 7^th – Ithaca Beer Company Lunch – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  Epricurean event – beer paired luncheon.  $45++/person.  Call for reservations.  www.innsofaurora.com        315-364-8888

 

      April 9^th– Party in the Park! – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn.  Inflatable Park!  Season opener, rides, games.  Individual ride ticket $1.00 or unlimited ride bracelet $2.50.  Admission $4.50, 1:00–3:30 pm.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com  315-252-8225.

 

      April 10^th– Pigout – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn.  All you can eat pizza, soda, snocones, cotton candy, & popcorn.  $6.50 admission 1:00-3:30pm.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com  315-252-8225.

 

      April 9^th – April 15^th – Spring Break at the Museum – Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Jr. Education Center, 6880 E. Lake Rd., Auburn.  Museum and Educational Center will be open for School Spring Break. Museum Tours available. Kids play area open. 11am – 4pm.  www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum  315-252-7644      

 

 

 

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Elderberry Pond Restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAYUGA COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM    131 GENESEE STREET      AUBURN, NY 13021         315-255-1658

 

 

 

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 8^th – May 5^th – “Stepping Out:  Dancing in Cayuga County”.  Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.  The exhibit explores social, folk and the fine art of dance as well as showcases our local dance schools and studios.  www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum  315-253-8051

March 15^th- Printed Greeting Cards – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Participants will produce greeting cards using collography. Collography is a printmaking process in which two-dimensional found materials like paper, lace, string, or leaves are used to create a reproducible printed image. Printmaking Professor Richard Pardee will demonstrate the technique and will guide card production. Materials will be provided.  $15/members, $20/non-members, 6pm – 8pm.  www.myartcenter.org                 315-255-1553 

March 16^th & 17^th – “My Piece of the Pie” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Like Mr. Klapisch’s earlier films “L’Auberge Espagnole” and “Russian Dolls,” “My Piece of the Pie” paints an alluring picture of a pan-European cosmopolitan culture whose characters hopscotch from one country to another with hardly a second thought in a lighthearted floating party. Now, of course, there are alarming signs that the party is about to end.     3/16, 1 & 8pm, 3/17, 8pm.  Tickets $5 online or $6 at the door.  www.auburnpublictheater.org      315-253-6669

March 17^th – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn.  Green balloon stomp, greenest person contest, Irish Dew & Irish Mist, find the pot of gold!  1:00 – 3:30pm, $4.50.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com  315-252-8225

 

 

 

March 17^th- Comedian Pat Dixon -Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Originally from Tennessee, Pat Dixon is a New York City based comedian, writer and yellow journalist.  Dixon has been seen in his own half-hour Comedy Central Special, on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The World Stands Up, Premium Blend and many others.  He can also be seen as a regular correspondent on VH1, and has been seen on E! Television, Fox News and Headline News.   8pm, tickets $12.  www.auburnpublictheater.org      315-253-6669

March 20^th- Latin Cuisine – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  Our Latin Cuisine class is the perfect way to spice up a winter evening.  You’ll learn how to make six exotic dishes through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Dishes will span a variety of courses, and will include protein preparation and cooking, traditional Latin starches, and a classic Latin dessert. Enjoy lively Latin music in the kitchen, then join your fellow participants in a glass of wine as you eat the feast you’ve made together. Call early for reservations.  6:00-8:30pm, $115/person.  Call for reservations.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888 

March 23^rd & 24^th- “Melancholia” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  In “Melancholia,” an excursion from the sad to the sublime by way of the preposterous, the always controversial Danish director Lars von Trier offers his own, highly personal version of apocalypse: a celestial collision rendered in surprisingly lovely digital effects and accompanied by mighty blasts of Wagner. The film takes its title from a rogue planet that appears suddenly in the night sky and seems to be heading straight for Earth.  3/23, 1 & 8pm, 3/24, 8pm.  Tickets $5/online  $6/at the door.  www.auburnpublictheater.org           315-253-6669

March 23^rd & 24^th- Harriet, The Musical!  Journey to Freedom – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Presented by Auburn Public Theater in association with Partnership For Results.  Featuring the Casey & Genesee Elementary & Auburn Junior High School Partnership For Results 21st Century Extended School Day Performing Arts Students.  Absorb the courage, perseverance, determination, kindness and compassion of Auburn’s own Harriet Tubman, while watching the students sing, dance, and bring to life the extraordinary true story of one of America’s greatest heroes.  3/23, 7:00 pm,  3/24, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm.  Tickets $5 – children under 5 free.  .  www.auburnpublictheater.org               315-253-6669

March 23^rd  - Free Fun Family Night at the Fingerlakes Mall – Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St., Auburn.  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 visit the Easter Bunny for FREE PHOTOS and ENTER TO WIN A CHANCE at the GIANT EASTER BASKET!  6-8pm, free.  www.fingerlakesmall.com  315-255-1188

March 24^th- Shaw Vineyards Wine Dinner – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  5 paired courses, with a reception wine.  Call for reservations.  6:30pm reception, 7:00pm dinner.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888

 

 

March 24^th – Perfect Pairings – Beer & Cheese, Art & Music – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Enjoy local craft brews selected by Kevin Pilipczak from TJ Sheehan Distributing and Greatbrewers.com, as well as Finger Lakes cheeses, live music by Honky Tonk Hindooz, art making, silent aucrtion & art raffle, and get a partial preview of Made in NY 2012.  7-9pm, Advance Tickets: $25 Member, $30 Non-member  At Door:  $30 Member, $35 Non-member.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

March 24^th– “Saving Seeds” – The Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Education Center, 6880 E. Lake Rd., Auburn.  Demonstration in rediscovering the time honored tradition of “Saving Seeds” and “Saving Money”.  Participants will be introduced to cleaning, storing and enlarging the garden hobby.  Program sponsored by the Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural Museum’s Herb Garden Volunteers. 1-3pm, free, donations accepted.   www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum  315-252-7644

March 24^th– “Say Cheese & More” – Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Cayuga Lake.  Savor the spectacular tastes of artisan cheese and fine wines along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Receive a wine glass and wine tote bag at your first starting point winery and travel along the trail to experience creamy sensations paired with our fine wines. We’re hosting again a special “Say Cheese” contest so make sure to take all your favorite photos over the weekend and enter them via facebook or email. The winner will take home a Specialty Gift Basket from our local Cheeseries andWineries.  Start at King Ferry Winery, then stop by Long Point Winery and all the other 14 wineries on the trial.  www.cayugawinetrail.com/events  800-869-4281

March 25^th- 1st Annual Hawaiian Luau – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St., Auburn.  Play limbo, aloha hula contest, beach towel bingo, going coconuts game, beach bottom volleyball, and lots more.  Velcro wall, joust, moonwalk, obstacle course.  Skating 1-4pm, inflatables 4-6:30pm.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com  315-252-8225

March 25^th- Tiffany Sunday Afternoon Concert Series – Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn.  Featuring Nick Hrynyk & Lourdes Cossich.   2pm, tickets $10.  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

The Auburn Ale House, 288 Genesee St., Auburn