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Auburn: History’s Hometown Free Holiday Celebration December 12, 2010

Curt — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:14:53 +0000

“Join in on the Spirit of Holiday Traditions” Auburn: History’s Hometown Free Holiday Celebration December 12, 2010

Holiday Traditions is an event that was created by the Seward House over 33 years ago as a token of appreciation to the Auburn community. Since that time, other local cultural attractions and sites have opened their doors for free the second Sunday in December for residents to enjoy during the holidays. Now, the “open house” is a tradition, and again this year, participation has expanded to include churches and other organizations.

Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission
To ensure communication between the many Holiday Traditions’ partners, the City of Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission coordinates publicity and advertising for this event. The Commission site members include Auburn Public Theater, Auburn Schine’s Theater, Cayuga Museum & Case Research Lab, Harriet Tubman Home, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Seward House Museum and Willard Memorial Chapel.

The Cayuga Museum
203 Genesee Street
(315) 253-8051
http://cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum/

Open from Noon to 5PM – come tour the Cayuga Museum beautifully decorated for the holidays. On display will be “Visions Past: Paintings from the Collection of the Cayuga Museum.” The exhibit will include portraits and landscapes by local artists including: Edward Gohl, George Clough, Charles Petersen and Frank Barney. The selected works give insight into the social and physical landscape of Cayuga County during the turn of the 20th century. This exhibit opens November 20th and will be up through December 31st. At 2PM, enjoy a special performance by the Roosevelt Memorial Baptist Choir.

The Harriet Tubman Home
180 South Street
(315) 252-2081
http://www.harriethouse.org/

Although only open by appointment this time of year, the Harriet Tubman Home will be open from Noon – 5PM. Please call the Home directly for details on that day’s program.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
205 Genesee Street
(315) 255-1553
http://www.schweinfurthartcenter.org/

Open from Noon – 5PM, come tour the 30th annual juried quilts exhibit Quilts=Art=Quilts, on display through January 9, 2011. The exhibit features 95 quilts by 81 artists from all over the world. This year’s jurors, Jeannee Beck, Elizabeth Busch & Erin Wilson, reviewed 358 entries by 207 artists and selected quilts for their overall visual impact, design and originality.

Enjoy a quilt trunk show by Priscilla Kibee, which starts at 2PM. Priscilla loves to travel shopping for textiles to add to her wearable art collection. She has taught quilting to school children in Nepal, taught Seminole patchwork to seamstresses in Thailand, and jackets and embellishment to quilters in Turkey. She’s created garments for five Fairfield and Bernina Fashion Shows and teaches classes on embellishment and wearable art.

Seward House Museum
33 South Street
(315) 252-1283
http://www.sewardhouse.org/

Area florists have adopted the Seward House this year to provide an array of holiday decorations. Visitors will be welcomed from Noon – 5PM and admission is free. Live musical performances throughout the day will add to the holiday splendor.

St. Francis of Assisi Church
303 Clark Street
(315) 252-7593
http://www.catholic-church.org/stfrancis-auburn/

The Church will be open from 3 – 5:15PM. The Auburn Chamber Orchestra will perform from 4 – 5:15PM, coffee hour to follow.

St. Mary’s
17 Clark Street
(315) 252-6343
http://www.stmaryauburn.org/

St. Mary’s will host their open house from 1:30 – 5PM. Enjoy a concert by the Finger Lakes Camerata, singers from CCC, who will perform at 3PM. The gift shop will be open, and refreshments will be served.

Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum
Route 38A
(315) 252-5009
http://cayuganet.org/agmuseum/

Celebrate the holidays during the 1800s from Noon – 4PM. Tour the museum and take part in trimming the tree. Enjoy horse drawn-wagon rides, Christmas cookie decorating and holiday musical presentations.

Westminster Presbyterian Church
17 William Street
(315) 253-3331
http://www.westminsterauburn.org/

From Noon – 5PM, visitors can view a display of hand-sewn Advent banners that tell the Christmas story in needlework, and tour the historic church. Children’s activities from Noon – 2PM include decorating a Christmas ornament and a Christmas storytelling program at 1PM. The MasterWorks Chorale will perform selections from its holiday concert at 2PM in the sanctuary.

Willard Memorial Chapel
17 Nelson Street
(315) 252-0339
http://www.willardchapel.org/

The Chapel will be offering guided tours from Noon – 5PM. Children can read with Santa, sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers, at Noon and at 3PM. The Literacy Volunteers will also offer a Holiday Book Sale. Enjoy listening to the Herman Ave. Elementary School Chorus winter Concert – performance at 1:30PM.

For more information about Holiday Traditions, call the Cayuga County Office of Tourism at 255-1658. If you have questions regarding a specific venue, please phone them directly.

HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY PARTY Auburn, NY

Curt — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:04:17 +0000

Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 6:00pm

HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY PARTY

A family friendly event to benefit Hospice of The Fingerlakes!

Bring your young monsters at 6pm for some trick-or-treat action and scary fun. Then drag your old hags down later on for a Halloween bash with music and cash bar.

6-6:30 Facepainting by Joni Brown

6:30-7 Short family-friendly Halloween movie

7-7:45 Winners of the Auburn schools Halloween Poetry contest read their work

8-8:45 reading by James Delaney of two original works: Hunter’s Moon and the Hogarth saga (www.hogarthsaga.com)

9-11 music by Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin
Auburn Public Theater
108 Genesee Street
Auburn, New York 13021
(315) 253-6669

General Information
info@auburnpublictheater.com

Artistic Producing Director: Angela Daddabbo
angela@auburnpublictheater.com

Managing Director: Carey Eidel
carey@auburnpublictheater.com

Acting Classes, Volunteer Co-ordinator , House Manager – Janie MicGlire
janie@auburnpublictheater.com

Construction/Physical Space: Brian Anderson
brian@auburnpublictheater.com

Art Galley Curator: Diane Bauso
diane@auburnpublictheater.com

Theater Rental: Carey Eidel
carey@auburnpublictheater.com

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Syracuse, NY Orange Line Gallery Holiday Show

Curt — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:37:53 +0000

Going, Going….the OL Holiday Show, a Th3 event taking place Thursday January 15, 2009 from 5 – 10pm. Come join us while saying hello to each other in the New Year, and goodbye to the work from the Holiday Show. Refreshments will be served with plenty of good friends and great art. If you missed the work from this show, now is the chance to catch up. This show will run through Saturday January 31, 2009.

The OL Holiday Show opened to the public with a reception on Friday December 12, 2008 from 5 – 10pm. We welcomed the holidays with a colorful show of amazing new artwork from artists Jacqueline Adamo- abstract oil paintings, J. Francis Maloni- oil on board, Amber Blanding- glass sculpture, and Jennifer Cutter- jewelry. Artwork was also on display from recent artists: Jace Collins, Brandon Hall, Chris Luchsinger, Mick Mather, Melissa Tiffany, Spencer Baker, David McKenney, Debra Parry Trichilo, Jim Reed, Father Andrew and Dustin Angell.

Orange Line Gallery is a member of Third Thursday (Th3), Syracuse’s community-wide art walk…meaning we will be opening new shows and events on the third Thursday of each month. For those of you still unfamiliar with Th3, contact Orange Line or go to th3syracuse.com for more info.

December’s Th3 event,The Art of Colour, took place on Thursday December 18, 2008 from 5 – 10pm with the gallery and artwork of The OL Holiday Show illuminated with special theatrical lighting fixtures that created an amazing atmosphere of ever changing deep saturated colors of illuminations all around. Thank you all who came by and viewed artwork in a different light. Refreshments were served and this event was free and open to the public.

Orange Line Gallery is about showcasing visual art from the Central New York community and beyond. We have moved to our new location at 305 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202 and continue featuring several artists at a time as part of each show. All of the work shown is available for sale in the Gallery and online (that feature is coming soon!); and limited edition prints are also available from several artists.
The mission of Orange Line Gallery is to promote original artwork and educate the public about art. Our vision is for the Gallery to be a destination for everyone from the serious collector and designer, to the curious. We will expose the community to thoughtful works of art; from the beautiful to the disturbing. It is possible for everyone to define what they like and why, and then develop their own personal style. No one has to live uninspired.
Since opening in our second floor walk-up things have been great! (Pics of the new space are coming) The renovations continue to add more gallery space. If you haven’t been by to say hello and see the new space, please do! Our inventory of artwork continues to grow, and if you’re looking for something in particular see gallery owner, Melissa Tiffany, she’ll find it. As always, we are on the lookout for fresh, new work from artists (again, contact Melissa).
The Gallery is located within walking distance to several downtown offices and adjacent to fine restaurants and pubs throughout downtown.

Current Gallery hours are Thursdays & Fridays from 5:30pm – 10pm, Saturdays from noon – 6pm, and by appointment.
Please bear with us while we finish construction on the website…we’ll be adding more content on the artists and their images, including a shop online feature. We’re also working on a map of downtown (including parking) and links to other sites. By the way, the City of Syracuse is offering free & reduced parking in local parking garages, give us your parking stub & we’ll validate it for a reduced rate (and our garage is located next door!)

Syracuse, NY Orange Line Gallery Holiday

Curt — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:50:12 +0000

Orange Line Gallery continues to spread art cheer during this holiday season with an extra special show out of the gallery called, “Thank You Santa”. Sasha Salon & Spa is gracious enough to host this show, opening with a public reception on Friday December 19, 2008 from 7 – 9pm. Sasha is located downtown at 206 W. Water Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 on the west side of the Clinton Square Fountain and within walking distance of the Big Tree. Artists will be in attendance and refreshments will be served.

Work will be displayed on the salon walls by artists Marna Bell (photography), David McKenney- (photography), Jace Collins-(oil, acrylic and paper on Plexiglas) and photography by newcomer Josh Walsdorf. This will be the first time Mr. Walsdorf’s work has been seen publically.

Entertainment during the opening will be provided by a group from Corcoran High School’s Jazz Ensemble, and includes Caitlin Kinne- Flute, Ayumi Stultz- Flute, Anthony Wright- Clarinet, Imani Williams- Clarinet, Margaret Moreno-Euphonium and Leigh Scheuerman- Director/Cello. A lovely arrangement of holiday music will be heard to get everyone in the mood.

“When I see Santa this year, all I want to do is express my gratitude for the good people around me- family and friends. I really have all that I want; the only thing on my Christmas list is for everyone to get together to celebrate the holidays. I’m trying to make that happen during the month of December,” states OL owner Melissa Tiffany. “And Sasha is such a beautiful venue, and they are a wonderful group, I definately wanted them to celebrate with me.”

Sasha Salon & Spa is open Tuesday – Friday from 9am – 6pm and Saturday from 8am – 4pm. The owner, Michalle Harmon, is a friend of the arts and her shop coninues to promote fine art in the area. Their last show, featuring work from the Open Figure Drawing Group at the Westcott Community Center, recently closed. The “Thank You Santa” show will be up through mid-February.

Regular Orange Line Gallery hours are Thursdays & Fridays from 5:30pm – 10pm, Saturdays noon – 6pm, and by appointment. However, due to the holidays we will be closed on Thursday December 25, Friday December 26, and January 1 – 3, 2009. We will re-open regularly beginning Thursday January 8, 2009. For more information call or email Melissa Tiffany at (315) 263-5780 or mtiffany@orangelinegallery.com.

Syracuse Holiday Craft Spectacular

Curt — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:14:18 +0000

Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7 2008
26th Annual Syracuse Holiday Craft Spectacular
Hours:

Friday 12:00-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm,

Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
Description: ailable… Eat, drink and be merry!
Website: www.craftproducers.com
Price: