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Our own Jeff Howell is back from his tour with Foghat and ready to rock out with The Cats this Saturday at Big Johnson’s on Seneca Lake. The lineup consists of all former members of The Cats at one time or another. Ron Hurd (drums & vocals), along with Steve Terwilliger(singer and muulti-instrumentalist). Mark Brutvan (guitar & vocals) and Jeff Howell( bass & vocals). This band really puts on a show, playing two jammin’, 90 minute sets. Don’t miss out. Check the schedule and come out to a show.
For more info and upcoming dates:
Friday, February 26th – Lo Cornejo!! (9:00-midnight) – They are back by popular demand…Ivan Cornejo and his sons Nick and Ivan Jr. will be here playing their fabulous Spanish music. Joel Carberry from Top Shelf will be joining them on drums. Nothing else like it around!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Music in the Galleries: The Tumbleweeds
Cowboy songs and ballads with the Lanahan family
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Concert
Reservations required • 607.974.2333
Free on Sundays now through April 25, 2010
Hardbottle will be rockin heavy metal tunes to celebrate our friend, Don Johnson’s, 40th birthday. The party will be this Saturday, 2/27 from 7:30 pm til 1 am at Green Derby, band starts at 9 pm. Come join the fun!
WINTER TASTING #8
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
ANYTIME BETWEEN 5:30 & 7:30PM
$20 per person + tax
Executive Chef Heather Tompkins will present a platter with 4 portions each paired carefully with Fox Run Vineyards wines. Winemaker Peter Bell will present the wine and be here to talk about the pairings. You can pay when you get here.
next Tasting… March 26
FEBRUARY 26 MENU:
BLT tuna tartare, tomato, arugula, cucumber with smoked bacon aioli
Indian Samosa filled with sweet potato, chick peas, ginger & garaham masala with mint, onion & mango chutneys
House Made Beef Carpaccio with arugula, lemon, sea salt & black pepper
Blue Cheese-Ginger Risotto Cakes with apple chutney
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Cowboy songs and ballads with the Lanahan family
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Concert Reservations required • 607.974.2333 |
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Sunday, February 28, 2010, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION.
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CABIN FEVER
February 19, 2010
5:00 pm to 8:00pm
Visitors age 21 and older are invited to celebrate the winter tradition in our historic downtown by participating! Valid identification and proof of age is required. Cost of wine/beer glasses is $10 for one glass or $15 for two. Check-in begins at 5:00pm at the following locations:
HUGH DOUGLASS & THE BLUES FUGITIVES – are at HARRY’S in the Heights this Sat. Feb. 20 from 9-12 for a MID-WINTER BLUES PARTY.
Come on out this Valentine’s weekend and dance the night away to music by Phyzz at Holiday Inn Downtown Elmira 9 pm to 1 am!
PHYZZ izzz: Paul Speck - Guitar and Vocals, John Parker- Guitar and Vocals, Damon Cornish – Bass Guitar, Matt Nagle – Lead Vocals, and Jamie Hulslander on the Drums. PHYZZ aspires to keep you dancing by performing covers from yesterday and today. Heavy Metal Faves and Top hits are the showcase genres. Come hear renditions of Seether, AC/DC, Idol, Finger Eleven, The Black Crowes. If you haven’t seen them yet, come on out and rock!
See their complete BIO here at http://www.myspace.com/phyzzzzzzz