Individuals from Auburn’s Arts District Study group will be reporting on their April 2010 visit to Paducah, KY at 7:00 pm, Thurs. Aug. 12, 2010 at Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St. at Genesee, Auburn, NY. Donna Lamb, Ex. Director of Schweinfurth Art Center, Angela Daddabbo, Artistic Director of Auburn Public Theater, and Hilary Ford, Acct. Executive, Mack Studios visited Paducah to learn more about how Paducah used the arts as a tool for economic development, and how we might apply some of their lessons and successes in Auburn. The team will be giving a power point presentation about Paducah, and sharing ideas that could be implemented in Auburn. The presentation is free and open to the public. The Arts District study received funding through a grant from the Kauffman Foundation and Cayuga Community College.

AUBURN PUBLIC THEATER (APT) is a new, non-profit, professional performing and presenting company currently renovating the former Grant’s building located in downtown Auburn, New York as an arts complex. The building is air-conditioned and free evening and weekend parking is available in the garage directly behind the theater. This is an exciting new cultural center in Central New York. For any other information, call (315) 253-6669 or www.auburnpublictheater.org

For Auburn NY lodging visit www.skaneatelessuites.com Skaneateles Suites

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DRUMMING CIRCLE WITH RON VAN NOSTRAND at The Center (1 Hoffman St., Auburn), Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Ron leads drumming circles at The Center each month. Please call 315.704.0319 to reserve your place. Suggested donation: $10.

THE CENTER
1 Hoffman St.
Auburn, NY 13021
P: 315.704.0319
F: 315.704.0160
www.TheCenter4Wellness.com

What do Las Vegas, NV, Branson, MO and Auburn, NY, all have in common? A unique brand that helps visitors understand their unique environments, attractions and cultures. In August, the City’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission introduced a new campaign to help create a new brand for Auburn, entitled: History’s Hometown.

The Commission will promote the concept of History’s Hometown to help visitors recognize that Auburn is a remarkable hub for key figures and events in American history. The city offers attractions related to the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, Black History, American art history, Women’s Rights and more. In addition, “History’s Hometown” helps convey that Auburn is a small, welcoming city.

City Manager, Mark Palesh, believes that the new campaign leverages one of Auburn’s biggest strengths. “Founded in 1793, the City of Auburn has served as the historical crossroads for famous political figures, significant events, and culture,” Palesh says. “It provides a unique window into the forces that helped shape this country.”

According the Meg Vanek, Tourism Director for Cayuga County, the new positioning taps into a growing tourism trend centered around U.S. history and heritage. “Auburn really stands out among regional towns and cities,” explains Vanek. Not only does it offer all of the benefits of being located in the Finger Lakes, but its cultural and historic resources form the basis for a potentially robust heritage tourism program.”

The History’s Hometown marketing campaign will be rolled out over the next year. It will launch in August with billboards, public relations efforts, e-mail promotions and support at the retail level. For information about History’s Hometown, visit www.tourauburnny.com or call 315-255-1658.

About Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission
The vision of the Commission is to position Auburn as the destination of choice in the Finger Lakes through support and promotion of its history and culture. The Commission organizations include Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Schine’s Theatre, Cayuga Museum & Case Research Lab, Harriet Tubman Home, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Seward House Museum and Willard Memorial Chapel.

Fifty-Mile Long Garage Sale  July 25th and 26th, 2009

Rt. 90   (NOT the Thruway) Montezuma to Homer, NY

315-255-1658 or 800-499-9615

email jesse@tourcayuga.com          website  www.tourcayuga.com

8am-4pm both days. Rain or shine, hundreds of sales, start at either end or in the middle,

drive carefully and watch for crazed shoppers!

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

203 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
315-253-8051
www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum

Open Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 5pm. Regular admission is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. A Child’s World will present a view of childhood stretching from colonial times to the present exploring ideas of education, family, and child labor.
 
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