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

The Finger Lakes Region, with its beautiful scenery, rolling hills, lakes, wineries, waterfalls, attractions and sports events, is the perfect place to have the wedding of your dreams whether you live in the Finger Lakes area or you are looking for a location for your destination wedding.

Plan your wedding with more than 40 of the Finger Lakes NY Region and Northern Tier PA’s most prominent Wedding, Party, Hospitality, Event professionals, showcasing the newest in trends and a complete selection of products and services to fit every budget at the 7th Annual SEN Bridal Expo at the Clemens Center.

Whether you are recently engaged or just need a few final details to complete planning your dream wedding, this is ONE event you won’t want to miss. Don’t miss this opportunity to shop for every facet of your wedding needs in one location, with the area’s premier wedding professionals.

Admission is FREE and you can bring as many guests as you would like.  Bring your fiancé’, maid of honor, bridesmaids, parents, etc.

The Region’s Premier Wedding & Event Professionals, Couture Bridal Fashions, Delicious Food Tastings, Cake Tastings, Free “Get Married” Magazines, Activities, Demos, Show Specials, Fabulous Door Prizes, Products & Services to Fit Every Budget, One Show You Will NOT Want To Miss, Pre-Register at http://www.specialeventnetwork.net/ for Additional Drawing

Sunday, February 28, 2010, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  FREE ADMISSION.
For further details, visit www.SpecialEventNetwork.net.

CABIN FEVER
February 19, 2010
5:00 pm to 8:00pm

Enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake. Pick up your gift item at your assigned starting winery then start sampling chocolates, or foods prepared with chocolate, creatively matched with their wines. Over the 2-1/2 day event, visit over 30 unique wineries and enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation.

And with the event’s proximity to Valentine’s Day, spending the weekend with a loved one, sampling wine and eating a vasy array of chocolate and chocolate-themed dishes, there is no better way to show the person you love than by enjoying this weekend-long event, together.
Friday, February 12 1-5 PM, Saturday, February 13 & Sunday, February 14 10 AM to 5 PM (2-1/2 day event)
PRICE: $30 per person (wine tasting ticket)
$18 for designated driver tickets (alternative non-alcoholic beverage offered)
Tickets are limited.

The Bulldogs will be playing the Garden City Rebels on Friday, February 12^th & the New York Wizards on Saturday, February 13^th, 2010.  Both contests will also mark the coaching debut of former NBA great Dennis Rodman.  Rodman will be guiding the Bulldogs for both nights while Head Coach & General Manager James R. Schutz takes the “night off”.

The Original World Famous Harlem Globetrotters will be making their annual appearance at First Arena with their World Tour 2010 on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are now on sale and going for $83, $50, $35, $28 and $22.  Tickets can be purchased at the First Arena Box Office or charged by phone at (607) 734-7825 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  This is a family fun evening that you do not want to miss.  For more information,call 607-734-7825 or online at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.  The famed Harlem Globetrotters are the world’s most exciting basketball team, combining their incredible athleticism with hilarious comedy.  During their 2010 World Tour, the Globetrotters will perform in over 200 cities in 44 states.

a winter sampling of the Finger Lakes’ best in wine, food, shopping & entertainment! January 22 and 23, 2010

mpling of the Finger Lakes’
best in wine, food, shopping & entertainment!
  9th Annual Wine on Ice 2010:

Session I: Friday 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Session II: Saturday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Session III: Saturday 5:30pm – 9:00pm Take part in a wonderful way for the Finger Lakes area to take the edge off the chilly evenings. Held at First Arena in Elmira, participants are invited into the building to take to the ice to sample some of the area’s premier wines.

Entertainment will fill the air as local restaurants filled tummies and local craft businesses filled the shopping bags of this year’s attendees. Check back often for details so you don’t miss this wonderful winter tradition!

The fun at the Wine on Ice doesn’t stop with our wineries and vendors. Last year’s entertainment really set the right tone and sound for this wonderful event, so we are bringing Virgil Cain and his musical stylings back again! Performance times are listed below for each session.Friday Night 5:30pm – 9:00pmSaturday Afternoon 12:00pm – 4:00pmSaturday Night 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Clemens Center presents 

THE SIMPSON’S 20th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 5-7 p.m.

Ay, Carumba and other highlights from 20 years of D’oh! Featuring innovative catering by Hill Top Inn, a cash bar, and music in the lobby, plus always something to watch on the big screen! Eat, drink, be merry, and support your favorite performing arts center all at the same time!