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THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more events visit www.skaneateles.com)
Wednesday, May 2
MUSIC: 8:00 PM Irv Lyons at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn, 6141
West Lake Rd., (315) 252-7247.
www.oakandvine.com Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00 PM and
Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 2
TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315)
685-0379 or
www.creeksidebooks.com $1.00 admission.
Thursday, May 3
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Open Mic Night with Joanne Perry.
Creekside Coffeehouse
, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free
Thursday, May 3
POETRY READING: 6:30 PM Creekside Books, 35 Fennell St. Winners of the
57
th annual Pen Women Poetry Contest, co sponsored by the National League of American Penn
Women & The Post Standard. 1
st, 2nd, 3rd, place winners in the Adult, High School, Middle School
categories. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Thursday, May 3 – May 25
FILM SERIES: The Schweinfurth Art Center presents Making
Movies, Contemporary film & video visiting artist series. For more information
www.schweinfurthartcenter.org
Friday, May 4 FIRST FRIDAY:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (unless otherwise noted). Join us for the
first, First Friday of the season!
•
Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd. will be featuring the diverse works of Alison
Fisher (Manlius, NY) for their next First Friday. This will be a two-day event that will
continue on Saturday from 11-4 pm. Alison is known for her acrylic and mixed media
paintings; jewelry made of unique mixed metals and found objects; one-of-a-kind textiles
including handbags, scarves, pillows, and throws. Light Refreshments. Questions (315)
685-5091 or www.snakeoilglassworks.com.
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Skaneateles Artisans will be having a First Friday “Arty Party”. This celebration will be
held at the Old Stone Mill Gallery, 3 Fennell St., (lower level) and will feature a selection
of newly handcrafted work. Refreshments will be served
. www.skaneatelesartisans.com or (315)
685-8580.
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Gallery 54, 54 E. Genesee St. celebrates First Friday in Skaneateles. The show features
stained glass garden art by Liz and Rich Micho and carved stoneware lanterns by Lauren
Ritchie. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, (315) 685-5470 or
wwwgallery54cny.com
Spring hours: Sun-Fri 11-5 and Sat 10-5.
•
Please join Paris Flea, 23 Jordan St. to celebrate First Friday in Skaneateles. 6:00 PM –
8:00 PM. Local artist, Joyce Bond Backus, will exhibit nature and figurative art. (315)
685-7228.
•
Imagine, 38 E. Genesee St. opens its exhibition “For the Child in All of Us.” which will
feature handmade puppets, playful clocks and other crafts for children. (315) 685-6263.
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Listen to Chuck Schiele & Phil Smith from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
•
Village Bottle Shop, 18 W. Genesee St. offers a wine tasting during First Friday! 6:00
PM – 8:00 PM. Several wines from different regions will be available for sampling. Try
some wines from France, California & Argentina to name a few. (315) 685-5197.
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The Irish Store, 5 Jordan St. features Harpist Lacy Lee. (315) 685-6230.
www.theirishstore.com
Special celebration of Charles Dickens 200
th birthday. James Greene (aka Charles Dickens) will
be in attendance. Birthday cake will be served starting at 6:30 PM in front of Dr. Kiltz’s building
at 42 E. Genesee St.
Fridays, May 4 – May 25
FITNESS: Noon – 1:00 PM. Georgia Stormes will be leading a four
class series of Gentle Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors at
Gazella Performance & Wellness
Studio,
3986 Jordan Rd. (315) 729-3030 or (315) 729-8645. www.gazella.com
Friday, May 4
MUSIC: Chuck Schiele & Phil Smith. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, May 4 & 5
MOVIE: “Every Little Step” 5/4 @ 1PM & 8 PM; 5/5 at 8 PM.
Auburn Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online
$5.00/person
www.auburnpublictheater.org $6.00 at the door.
Saturday, May 5
FUNDRAISER: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Family Fun Extravaganza to benefit the two
O.O.T.M.
(Odyssey of the Mind) teams headed for the World Finals. Skaneateles High School,
49 E. Elizabeth St. No admission, pay per attraction. Ice Cream, cake wheel, dodge ball, raffles,
games, auction, tricycles, food. Contributions may be made payable to Skaneateles Central
Schools (odyssey of the mind in the memo line please) and mailed to State St. School, 72 State
St. attn: Kelley McQuiggan.
Saturday, May 5
AUTHOR: 1:00 PM. Elizabeth Osta, author of “Jeremiah’s Hunger.” Creekside
Books and Coffee, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, May 5
MUSIC: Soloist Denn Bunger. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Sunday, May 6
MUSIC: 2:00 PM Tiffany Sunday Concert Series at Willard Memorial Chapel, 17
Nelson St. Piano Delights: Music for Twenty Fingers. Pianists Nancy & Kim Gilbertson of Moravia
will present a program of piano duets. Tickets: $10.00/person and can be purchased at Willard
Memorial Chapel.
Wednesday, May 9
ART OPENING: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St.
at Genesee Downtown, Auburn. Photography exhibit featuring Craig W. Humphrey Ph.D. Awardwinning
local photographer, Craig W. Humphrey, Ph.D., opens his exhibit comprised of a varied
collection of international photographs. Music by Duke Shanahan and an open bar will
supplement the display and offer an enjoyable evening not to be missed. This is a free event,
donations welcome. (315) 253-6669.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
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Wednesday, May 9
MUSIC: 8:00 PM Donna Colton. Oak & Vine at Springside Inn, 6141
West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00 PM & Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00
PM. (315) 252-7247.
www.oakandvine.com
Wednesday, May 9
TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. $1.00
admission (315) 685-0379 or
www.creeksidebooks.com
Thursday, May 10
WINE DINNER: 6:30 PM. The Aurora Inn, 391 Main St. Aurora. The
Skaneateles Festival will jointly present a signature event, the Skaneateles Festival Wine Dinner.
Served in the Aurora Inn’s gracious Lakeside Room, the evening’s dinner will feature
performances by David Ying, cellist of the Grammy award-winning Ying Quartet and one of the
artistic directors of the Festival. Fellow artistic director Elinor Freer will also be on hand. The
event commences with a 6:30 p.m. performance, and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The dinner
costs $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes four paired courses, with a reception
and intermezzo. For reservations call, (315) 364-8888
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 10, 11, 12
TRUNK SHOW: Elan Interiors Home Boutique,
37 Fennell St. Featuring Rikshaw Designs. Thurs. 5/10, 4pm-7pm; Fri, 5/11 & Sat, 5/12, 11 AM
– 5PM.. (315) 554-8051.
Thursday, May 10
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Open Mic Night with Joanne Perry.
Creekside Coffeehouse
, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Friday, May 11
WOMEN EVENT: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Women Ties, second educational seminar
with guest speaker Lynn Hidy, founder of UpYourTelesales.com. The seminar will focus on raising
revenue so you can hire staff. Cost: $45.00 includes seminar, lunch, promotion, sales, and
strategic networking. Please make reservations by May 9 at
www.womenties.com or call, (315) 708-
4288.
Friday, May 11
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Edgy Folk. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell
St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12
MOVIE: FRESH. 5/11 @1 PM & 8 PM 5/12 @ 8 PM. Auburn
Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online $5.00/person
www.auburnpublictheater.org
$6.00 at the door.
Saturday, May 12
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Cielle. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell
St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, May 12
AUTHOR: 1:00 PM. Jackie Miron, author of “Run for Your Life”, author of
“Jeremiah’s Hunger.” Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, May 12
MUSIC: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Donna Colton & Sam Troublemaker at Anyela’s
Vineyards
, 2433 W. Lake Rd. Bottles of wine for purchase and cheese platters available. (315)
685-3797.
www.anyelasvineyards.com
Monday, May 14
FUNDRAISING: Mandana Barn, 1274 State Route 359. Three local chefs
(Jamie Hunt, Ed Moro, & Fabio Santalucia) share a few of their favorite recipes as they
demonstrate & provide tastings to benefit programs at Holy Trinity Preschool. $35 per person
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includes tastings, hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer & dessert. Space is limited. For tickets, (315) 436-
3353 or email
holytrinitypreschool@yahoo.com
Tuesday, May 15
MUSIC: 7:30 Loren Barrigar & Austin Gravelding reunion. Creekside Café, 35
Fennell St. Tickets: $10.00. (315) 685-0379 or
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19
PLANT SALE: Baltimore Woods annual plant sale. Fri, 5/18
the sale is open to Members of Baltimore Woods Only and is held from 4-7pm. There will be
tastings from Lakeland Winery and Empire Brewing. On Saturday, May 19th from 9am to 2pm
the sale is open to the public. Bring your friends and enjoy your spring planting plans. Choose
quality plants and receive expert gardening advice. The volunteers who tend our gardens will be
on hand to advise you, to discuss topics such as preferred soil types and sun and shade
requirements, and to assure your new plants maximum chance for success in your garden. On
Saturday there will be raffles and food available. (315) 673-1350.
www.baltimorewoods.org
Friday, May 18
FUNDRAISER: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 3rd annual Taste of Success at the
International Pavilion at the New York State Fairgrounds. Hosted by Wegmans. Cost: $40.00
advance; $50 after 5/5. All proceeds benefit Hillside work-scholarship connection.
Tuesday, May 22
CHAMBER: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Business After Hours at Hairtique, 20 E.
Genesee St. Co-Sponsored by Downtown Deli & Living Proof Longevity Centre. Reservations
appreciated, call the Chamber at (315) 685-0552.
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
“On May 2, 2012, the
Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora Dining Room will begin lunch
service for its summer season. Lunch will be served Wednesday – Saturday from 11
a.m.– 2:30 p.m. until Memorial Day, at which point the Dining Room will be open seven
days a week. Brunch will still be served every Sunday from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with
Saturday’s current brunch schedule converting to breakfast and lunch as of May 2.
Reservations can be made by calling 315-364-8888. The lunch menu can be found
online at
www.innsofaurora.com .”
cate&sally is now open at their new location, 4 E. Genesee St. (315) 685-1105.
Finger Lakes Chapter of Antique and Classic Boats
will be kicking off its 2012 season, May
12, on Cayuga Lake. Join them for their annual “Spring Fling”. The day begins at the Morehouse
Museum & concludes with dinner and a Silent Auction. Please RSVP by May 3. For reservations
and more information email,
jillpill717201@yahoo.com or call Jill at (912) 604-4850.
Baltimore Woods announces Summer Nature Day Camps at 2012
Multiple child, refer-a-friend, and early registration discounts. Before and After Care is available
for all camp sessions.
• Summer Nature Day Camp runs from July 9 through August 31 for ages 5-12,
10am to 3pm. The 182-acre property is alive with campers enjoying a week-long
sessions loaded with educational activities and outdoors play.
• Nature’s Little Explorers is for preschoolers ages 4 and 5. Dates TBD, 10am to
noon. These children get in on the action with their own camp groups.
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• Teen Camps for ages 13 –15 run from July 16 through August 24, 10am to 3pm.
Campers engage in hands-on learning experiences that will challenge their minds,
develop new skills, and dig deeper into nature conservation.
• Nature and Art Camp is for children in 4th and 5th grade. This camp runs From
July 9 through July 20, 10am to 3pm. Nature is our creative muse!
• Voyager Camps, July 9 through August 10, 10am to 3pm, are week long theme
camps for 5th-8th graders. Themes include: Herp It Up!; Wilderness Survival; Eco
Avengers, and more. Hunter Education Camp features NYS DEC Trained Instructor
Katie Mulverhill teaching skills and safe practices. Campers receive certification in
Hunter Safety upon successful completion of this camp.
Register Early.– Scholarships Available. For more information on Day Camps, visit
www.baltimorewoods.or
or call (315) 673-1350.
Skaneateles Country Club
offers play day program. One of the many benefits of joining the
Skaneateles Country Club is their play day program for your children or grandchildren. Camp
runs Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s July 10th -August 16th, 2012!! For information
on joining the Skaneateles Country Club call Jim Fields at (315) 685-5759.
SALES:
Mother’s Day at the
Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. Dine at the Sherwood Inn this Mother’s
Day for Brunch or a Dinner Buffet. Brunch is served from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Dinner is from
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Call 1-800-374-3796 or (315) 685-3405 for reservations.
Enjoy Mother’s Day at
Joelle’s French Bistro, 4423 State St. Rd. 4 seatings, 10:30, 12:30,
2:30 & 4:30. A three course menu will be served. Cost $26.75 per person. Reservations are
required, call (315) 685-3063. Visit
www.joellesfrenchbistro.com to view the Mother’s Day menu.
Oak & Vine at Springside Inn
, 6141 W. Lake Rd. Mother’s Day options: Traditional Brunch
buffet, Seatings at 10 AM or 12:30 PM, Cost: $20.95; Dinner Buffet or Family Style, Seatings at
3:30 PM Cost: $23.95; The Oak N Vine a’ la carte Brunch, Reservations starting at 10 AM, 12:15
PM & 2:30 PM, Cost: $20.95. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Children’s pricing available.
Call (315) 252-7247.
$5.00 SUSHI all day every Tuesday at
Blue Water Grill, 11 W. Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.
Taco Tuesday at
The Garage located at 28 Jordan Street. Choice of three different tacos (beef,
turkey or fish). Festive music & decorations in a fun friendly family atmosphere. All meats are
local hormone free. Also serving Margaritas and Mojito! (315) 685-6116. Available for Lunch or
Dinner. Dine in or take out available.
www.joespastagarage.com
$3.00 Burgers all day every Thursday at
Johnny Angels, 22 Jordan St! (315) 685-0100.
Enjoy great food and your favorite wine. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to the Oak & Vine at
the
Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake Rd, Auburn and the Corkage fee will be waived. Mondays
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only! (315) 252-8463 or
www.oakandvine.com for reservations. Serving: M – F 4:30 – 10 PM;
Sat Noon – 10 PM; Sun. 1 PM – 8 PM.
Commercial Space Available for Lease
Charming historic village building located at
9 E. Genesee St. two floors approx 1850 sf
(subdivided) Prime Main Street location for retail, office and/or restaurant. Finished interior
includes kitchenette, two bathrooms, ample closet & dry basement storage, handicap access to
the first floor, original banister, beautiful southern exposure. 2 tenant parking spaces included, &
huge municipal lot for patrons located directly behind the building. Heavy foot & car Traffic.
Brokers welcome. For more information please call (802) 825-6112 or email
9e.genesee@gmail.com
Newly renovated office space just east of the Village of Skaneateles located at
The Trolley
Bldg
. 384 SF of private space with shared amenities including conference room, kitchenette
and facilities. $1,000 per month includes all utilities, Fios Internet, security system and
free parking. Build-outs available to fit your needs.
Contact: Robert O. Eggleston @ 315-685-8144 or Bob@Roeggleston.com
Mixed Use (Retail, Office, Residential Condos) property available. Available Sq Ft – Office or
Retail Space #1- 880 Sq Ft $1250.00/month; located
at The Old Stone Mill, 3 Fennell St. This
strategically located, Class A office building in a fundamentally strong office market. Tenants
include Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Nixon Peabody LLP and The Skaneateles Artisans. For
further information on this property please contact J. Nicholas Slottje at (617) 939-6609.
Professional Office Space available at
Custom Business Services coop. Excellent opportunity
for small business to get all the benefits that a larger businesses enjoy without all the overhead
(Reception area, upscale conference room, professional presentation/training room, kitchen
access, free parking, etc). Interested persons contact Kim Manrow at (315) 258-8780.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you free on May 18
th or 19th? Austin Park will be the home to a beautiful new playground for
all to enjoy! If you would like to help out with the building of the playground, email
austinparkdanielle@yahoo.com
The
Skaneateles Chamber Foundation along with Laker Limo and the Skaneateles YMCA
and Community Center are holding a Duck Dash during the sidewalk sales on July 21
st.
We are looking for people to assist on the committee. If you would be interested in helping
please call Randy Stockweather at (315) 685-3908. It is going to be lots of fun. Things we
need help with are: selling tickets, PR, sponsorships, numbering the ducks, and entertainment.
Skaneateles Chamber
membership council, join now. Call Patti Hall at (315) 685-8316.
REOCCURING EVENTS:
Thru May
John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday Friday 11:00 AM –
4:00 PM. Private tours by appointment (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at
www.barrowgallery.org.
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May – June
The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum St., will be open Friday & Saturday, 1:00 –
4:00 PM, or as always, by appointment. (315) 685-1360. Looking for a Holiday gift, visit the
new Gift Shop at the Creamery featuring many historical and Skaneateles themed gifts. Online,
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
.
Thru June
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is pleased to host the artwork of Carl Hoffner, from
May 7th through June 29th, 2012 in the Weeks Art Gallery, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus,
NY. This collection of work is open to the public during regular business hours: M-F 9am-4pm
and Saturday 10am-4pm. There is no admission charge to the gallery, and parking is free.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Mass at 9:00 AM with Father McGrath at Stella
Maris
, 130 E. Genesee St. (315) 685-6836
First Wednesday of the month
Peregrine Homecare Services holds an Alzheimer’s Support
Group on the 1st Wed. of each month at The Athenaeum, 150 E. Genesee St. from 6:00 – 7:30
PM. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved one to the Athenaeum for dinner and activity at
the same time for a reprieve during the meeting. (315) 685-5170
Every Wednesday & Thursday
Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop, located in Willard Chapel,17
Nelson St., room #7. Wednesdays – Open Noon – 4 PM; Thursdays – Open 10 AM – 2 PM. The
shop also accepts donations during these hours. Acceptable donations include: small items of
furniture, gently used, seasonal women’s, men’s and children’s brand name clothing, home
décor, antiques and collectibles. For more information about the Hospice Thrift Shop or any
questions about the work of Hospice, please call the Hospice office at (315) 255-2733.
Every Saturday
9:00 PM Live entertainment at the Cedar House Bowling Lane bar (315)
685-5117.
Every Sunday
4 – 7 PM Live entertainment at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. (315)
685-3405.
Beginning May 4 – May 31
Exhibition at Imagine Is ‘For the Child in All of Us’ Imagine, the
fine arts and fine craft gallery at 38 E. Genesee St., launches its 2012 gallery season with an
exhibition debuting its new collection of crafts made for children. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Monday – Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday. For more information, call 315-685-6263 or go to http://www.imagineskaneateles.com
or
http://www.facebook.com/imagineskaneateles.
Have a good week!
Candace Searing
Administrative Specialist
Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce
csearing@skaneateles.com
http://www.skaneateles.com
(315) 685-0552
P.O. Box 199
22 Jordan Street
Skaneateles, NY 13152
