Hello Friend of Auburn Public Theater,

Attached is an invitation to Auburn Public Theater’s first fundraiser in many years.  We hope that you can take part in this wonderful event and help support the theater.  We are, of course a non-profit organization, so any donations are tax deductable.  For all information regarding who we are, what we do and when we do it, please take a moment to visit our recently updated website at www.auburnpublictheater.com   Tickets can now be purchased online with no additional fee and our social networking site allows you to create your own page with APT. 

We truly appreciate your support in these difficult times.

Sincerely,

Carey Eidel
Managing Director
Auburn Public Theater

“Butternuts for Rexford”, book #1 of a series for children, was released on Dec10th, 2008. Central New York author Tom Adessa has taken a childhood memory of hand raising a squirrel that had fallen out of its nest and woven that passion for nature into a children’s book. Rexford a red squirrel is afraid of heights and with the help of some new found friends learns to conquer his fear. Not only will children learn about the power of friendships and how to deal with life’s many obstacles, but they will also gain knowledge of nature and be challenged by the dialogue in “Butternuts for Rexford.”

CreeksideBooks, Fennel St., Skaneateles, NY 13152,  Myers Book Binding, Market St, Auburn, NY 13021 and other local booksellers will carry the tale. North Country Books, 220 Lafayette St. Utica, NY will be the primary distributor.

Readings and Signings: On January 17th, 2009 at 1:00pm Creekside Books and Coffee,  35 Fennel Street, Skaneateles will host a reading and book signing of this heartwarming tale. There will be free raffles for the children. Literacy Volunteers of Auburn will receive a portion of the book sales. A fun day for kids and adults alike. Books will be available for purchase.

Quote: “Kids come in all shapes, sizes, peculiarities and intellects. If yours love books, nature, the challenge of new words, and a story that gives them something to think about then “Butternuts for Rexford” might just be the book for them…and for you!”
Dr. Kevin Denny, MD, Amherst, NY

Contact: Erika Davis
Creekside Books and Coffee
Erika@creeksidebooks.com
315-685-0379

SassyKat Books
87 Walnut St.
Auburn, NY 13021
315-253-5180
para454@verizon.net

So the holidays are over. The hustle, the bustle and allll the fussing. Little Lily is happy with her American Doll and Little Lyle is thrilled with his Baguka Launcher. (Dont ask.) Take a deep breath and thank your lucky stars, as its finally time to just sit back eh, go ahead and lie down, you deserve it and relax.

 
After a season of selflessness, good spirit and generosity, youve earned yourself a little selfish me time.
Treat yourself to something special at Spa Mirbeau, where you can soothe your senses with a luxurious massage, body wrap or facial treatment in an elegant room featuring a fireplace, followed by a dip of the tootsies in the heated foot pool of the resting area. Further restore your inner peace at Solely U and choose from a full body Swedish massage, Reiki, reflexology, ion foot cleanse or a hot stone massage whatever tickles your fancy. Hopefully youre not too ticklish, however, as that could be awkward in a massage. Indulge yourself at SpaZend for exceptional massage services, body scrubs, eye treatments, you name it. Cure whatever is ailing you using the indigenous healing traditions of Asia, inspired by practitioners of ancient cultures.

For more splendid spa venues and services, peruse http://www.visitsyracuse.org/attractions/activity/spamass.

So Aunt Rita said you put on a little weight at your Christmas get-together this year, hmm?  What better way to melt the extra holiday ham on your haunches than to get outside in the winter wonderland we call home?!  Don your new winter jacket and semi-goofy knit mittens (handspun by that nay-sayer Aunt Rita) and try snowshoeing (which burns 475 calories per hour*), cross-country skiing (475 calories per hour*), or even building a snow cave (285 calories per hour*) at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Beaver Lake is the perfect habitat (pun intended) for every wintry activity imaginable with its winding trails and 200-acre glacial lake. Text a friend to go ice skating in Clinton Square (burns 400 calories an hour* plus the thumb movements involved in texting), or hop on a horse drawn hay or sleigh rides (not a major calorie burner, unfortunately, unless you run alongside the horse) at Highland Forest.

If you absolutely MUST avoid the chill, or you simply prefer hitting the gym for daily exercise (how unexciting), explore inside at the MOST. Fly away with The Wonderful World of Butterflies, featuring an extensive collection of over 400 preserved butterflies from five continents; sign up for a Winter Science Class; or watch amazing IMAX movie, The Human Body”, which explores the magic of our very own bodies, opening January 10th. Make the MOST out of winter. (Couldnt help myself.)

Johannes Lindstead Guitarist of Year Plays Central New York

From being named Guitarist of the Year in the 2007 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, to winning three best album awards, to four top-ten charting albums, to top-ten radio airplay, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of best selling guitarist/composers in the Instrumental and World Music genres. Johannes let?s loose a fiesta of Spanish guitar magic!

Johannes’ live performances are nothing short of phenomenal. Bursting with tropical sounds, audiences are moved to dance and clap along to his music. In concert, as on his recordings, Johannes strives to create a festive mood, leaving plenty of room for lightning fast guitar improvisations and spicy percussion solos, which include bongos, congas, timbale and doumbek. Lively Latin and Mediterranean rhythms combined with Johannes’ technical virtuosity leave audiences breathless.

6/6/09 8pm

Center for Arts of Homer, Inc.
72 S. Main Street
Homer, NY 13077-0191.
PHONE & FAX:
LOCAL: (607) 749-4900
TOLL FREE: (877) 749-ARTS
FAX: (607) 749-4910
http://www.center4art.org

Grada are based in Dublin and Galway, Ireland, where they began playing together in 2001. Since then, they have taken Irish traditional music forward to a new level, effortlessly blending contemporary music styles, modern songs and other forms of ethnic music into their own natural style. Grada has enjoyed a rapid path to success, based on their infectious, modern take on Irish music. They have an exceptional rapport with audiences, whether it is in concert halls, clubs, or outdoor festivals. Their music encompasses a diverse range of styles and features musicians not only from Ireland, but also from New Zealand, England and Denmark.

Irish music with ?enough steam in its heels to leave most of its peers at the starting blocks (The Irish Times)  If this talented quintet appears anywhere within 100 miles of you, hi thee hence (Sing Out Magazine, USA)

March 14, 2009 8pm

Center for Arts of Homer, Inc.
72 S. Main Street
Homer, NY 13077-0191.
PHONE & FAX:
LOCAL: (607) 749-4900
TOLL FREE: (877) 749-ARTS
FAX: (607) 749-4910
http://www.center4art.org