Check Pages on bottom right for pics of Ragged Sole at Italian Fest!

RAGGED  SOLE

What a rockin weekend this was!  And this group is one of the best…personality, music….they got it!  The crowd at Watkins was lucky to hear the great music that came from them when they opened for the Presidents of the United States Saturday night.  We only wish they could have played longer!

Featured at Saturday night’s Red Cat Stage in Watkins is Ragged Sole, back to bring everyone to their feet.  This high energy band performs music from artists such as Blink 182, Green Day, 3 Doors Down…the “new breed rock”!

How did they get together?  A phone call from a chance meeting is how Ragged Sole has come together. Shawn met Brad a few years ago at a party, and jammed a bit. When the time came to put together a party band, Shawn made the call, and Brad gave it a shot. Don hooked up with Shawn and Brad, and Mike came along a few months later. After three years and some great gigs, Mike has chosen to take a shot with local up and coming Gun Poets. Another experienced musician, Jeff Howell helped us out as a substitute but the chemistry was there and it became clear that this IS the new guy Ragged Sole wants holding down the low end. Officially confirmed in February 2009, Jeff is now part of the Sole and we couldn’t be happier. Outstanding musical talent, crisp vocals and harmonies and a true spirit of performance define this experienced bass man.

See Pages on bottom right for pics from Italian Fest!

If Italian Festivals are what you love …..then you’ve come to the right place!  The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.  Join us for the Schuyler County Italian American Festival in Watkins Glen, New York celebrating its 30th year July 31, August 1 & 2, 2009. 

New York State is home to 81 Italian American Festivals each year-the most in the nation. There are 385 known festivals in 29 states nationwide-each with its individual signature.  

View the fireworks display over Seneca Lake, bring your chair and watch the parade, enjoy a game of Bocce, savor the food or play a game of Bingo.

Bring your family and celebrate with us at the 30th Annual Schuyler County Italian American Festival!  

Benvenuto/Welcome!

Join Farm Sanctuary for a memorable weekend at our New York Shelter during our annual Country Hoe Down! This popular event features presentations by well-known speakers in the movement providing current information on animal protection and vegan issues.

In addition to educational and inspiring lectures and presentations, guests will enjoy camping at the sanctuary with other animal-friendly folks, catered vegan meals, yoga classes, hayrides, a Saturday night barn dance, a bonfire, and (of course) guided tours of our shelter that is home to hundreds of rescued farm animals.

Registration for this event is $100 per person. Along with access to all lectures, tours and entertainment options, registration includes all meals (beginning with breakfast on Saturday and ending with lunch on Sunday).

This one-of-a-kind event is an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, connect with like-minded people, and become a member of the Farm Sanctuary family. We hope to see you there!

For Maxx Reunion pictures see pages on bottom right!

The annual reunion of Maxx, an Elmira Heights based classic rock band, will take place at Harry’s, Elmira Heights, Friday, July 24th at 9  PM.  Maxx was founded in 1977 with  members Aldo Iannarilli, Bill Cristofaro, Mark Palmer and Joel Carberry.  It all started when Bill jammed with Aldo and Joel who where playing at a keg pary.  Bill realized they had real talent and called Joel the next week to ask if they wanted to jam some more.  They started playing in Joels garage and a month later Mark Palmer joined adding the finishing touch…Maxx was Born. Maxx was the Only band In NYS history to win 3 county battle of the bands.  Others members include Bucky Sheldon.  They reunite every year at Harry’s to jam, so come rock with them!

Maxx 1992

St. Nicholas Church will hold its 62nd annual Ukrainian Festival from 12-8 p.m. Sunday, July 26 at the Ukrainian Park on the corner of McCauley Avenue and Garfield Street.

The Ukrainian festival is sponsored by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and is one of the most popular summer events and social gatherings in the area. In October 2008, Elmira Heights and St. Nicholas Church was a finalist in Mrs. T’s Pierogy Pocket Capital of America. Now it’s your chance to taste the pierogies that thousands of people voted for across the globe.

So come and enjoy a fun day with music by Joe Stanky and the Cadets, games, food . . . and of course, thousands of pierogies!

62nd Annual St. Nicholas Church Ukrainian Festival
Sunday, July 26th Noon-8pm
Ukrainian Park, Corner of McCauley Avenue and Garfield Street
Elmira Heights, NY
Delicious Ukrainian and American food & beverages, games, prizes, music by Joe Stanky and the Cadets, and a performance by the Verchovyna Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

The Empire State Cruzers’ 7th annual Cruz the Glen will be held from July 24-26.

PT Cruiser owners can do laps at the Watkins Glen International Speedway and participate in the car show. Other event highlights include the Gordy Jewett Battery Remote Control Car Races, raffles and door prizes, food and music, and a dinner and breakfast. Registration will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, July 24.

Show registration is $20 per car and can be completed by visiting www.cruisetheglen.com

The car show will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25 in Clute Park. The show is free and open to the public.

A portion of each registration fee will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. For details, visit www.empirestatecruzers.com or call 737-4221

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes will sponsor a Gallery Hop from 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24 to kickoff the Shindig celebration.

Six galleries in the Gaffer District will host receptions for their current exhibits. Participating galleries include:

- Houghton Gallery | 155 Cedar Street, showing “Paradoxical Plastic” by Kara Daving.

- 38 West Regional Art Space | 38 W. Market St., showing “Member Exhibition at 38 West” by The ARTS’ Artist Members.

- Exhibit A | 41 E. Market St., second floor, showing “Pyrographies: Paper Burned by Glass” by Anne Gant and “Drift” by David Andree.

- The ARTS Spotlight Gallery | 32 W. Market St., showing “Between Darkness and Light” by Kirsten VanAtta.

- Vignettes at Leigh Ann Evans Interior Design | 87 W. Market St., second floor, showing paintings by Vani Akula.

- West End Gallery | 12 W. Market St., showing “New Work by G.C. Myers” and works by Jennifer Fais and Jeff Perrault.

All of the receptions are free and open to the public. For details, visit eARTS.org

The Finger Lakes Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America to host meet

  The Finger Lakes Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America will host the 46th Central Meet from July 22-26 at the Holiday Inn-Riverview.

The meet will bring members from New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Florida to compete.

As part of the event, spectators are invited to view the cars during judging from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, July 24.

For details call Bob Spallone 739-0094 at or Dale Bryant at 732-6998.

ADMISSION AND HOURS

 Adults $4.00, Children 6-12 $2.00, 5 and under Free

Fair Gates Open at 11:00 a.m.daily
Rides & Midway open at 4:00pm (Tuesday) and at Noon (Wed. – Sun.)

Free Parking on The Fairgrounds – When Available

Visit the Chemung County Fair Myspace page at

http://www.myspace.com/chemungcountyfair

Hogan’s Summer Irish Festival

Across from Mandell’s Restaurant, 601 Erie St., Elmira, NY  607-732-9400

Food – Drink – Music and Irish Fun 

A Percentage of the Proceeds of the Gate will go to Holy Family Schools and Saint Mary Our Mother Schools.

Tickets available at Holy Family Schools, St. Mary Our Mother School  for $5 presale or at the Gate of the Event for $10.

 The Town Pants are a Vancouver, Canada based band that combines aspects of Irish traditional, acoustic pop, roots Americana, even Australian and Mexican influences, to create their own unique brand of “West Coast Celtic.”  The music of The Town Pants remains in the heart and head long after it stops. The Keogh brothers, Dave and Duane lead the band in vocals and instrumentation with banjo and acoustic guitar, teamed with Aaron Chapman on tin whistle, harmonica and vocals, and fiddle maven Virginia Schwartz, who weaves a fiery thread through the songs. Together they generate a rare blend of passion, energy, animation and spirit. With the added musical touch of a hand percussionist and bass player, The Town Pants are unsurpassed with their fast-paced West Coast Celtic style.

Irish Festival Schedule

Gates Open                12:30

Pat Kane                    1pm

       Break 2-2:15

Bag Pipers                  2-2:15

Pat Kane                    2:15-3

Ring of Kerry             3 – 3:30

Meghan & Brian        3:30-5

Ring of Kerry             5-5:30

Kilrush                       5:30-6:30

       Break 6:30-6:45

Bag Pipers                  6:30-6:45

Kilrush                       6:45-7:30

The Town Pants         8-10:30

Gates Close                11pm