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Strobelfest Fri. 6/11/10 5:30pm-11pm First Arena

admin - Leslie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:01:28 +0000

A concert event to benefit the Strobel Family.

Music provided by local artists starting at 6 pm. Featuring…

Pat Comstock
Kilrush
Buster Crab
Tongue & Groove
Wendy Owens and Renegade

Elmira’s Warm Up To Summer Music Festival Sat. 6/12/10 3pm – 11pm

admin - Leslie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:51:00 +0000

Saturday June 12th 2010 at 600 Erie St. Elmira 14904 (across from Mandell’s Restaurant 732-9400) From 3 till 11 pm. No one under 21 years old admitted.
Bands included in order of Appearance:
Almost Canadian 3:30-5:30
*Kevin Diehl, Pat Murphy & Chris Perkins
Stereopticon 6-8
Jonny Peris, Kevin Fitch, Dan Swartz & Jesse Douglas
Sim Redmond Band 8:30-10:30
*Jennifer Middaugh, Sim Redmond

You may not bring in food or drinks. You may bring a lawn chair. No Pets allowed. Free Parking. Once you enter the Festival you will be charged if you exit and re-enter.
Pre-Sale discount tickets available till May 31st for $5, Day of event admission will be $10, Tickets available at Hogan’s Pub, Kings and Mandell’s Restaurant.

FINGER LAKES WINE COUNTRY CELEBRATES MARK TWAIN APRIL 2010

admin - Leslie — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:09:18 +0000

The following events will take place from April 21, the death date, through April 24, the day he was laid to rest at Elmira’s Woodlawn Cemetery:

• Wednesday, April 21, (Death Centennial) Hal Holbrook to perform his Emmy & Tony award-winning performance of Mark Twain Tonight at Clemens Center for the Performing Arts.

• Saturday, April 24, Re-enactment of Twain’s gravesite service and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. The event will use details provided by articles from the New York Post and New York Times along with other historical sources, and will include a horse drawn carriage transporting the casket.

• Wednesday, April 21 – Saturday, April 24, Trolley into Twain Country Tours Centennial Excursions, One hour guided tours that will include a stop to go inside the Mark Twain Study (where Twain penned such classics as Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn while summering in Elmira with his in-laws for 22 years) and the Clemens family burial site at Woodlawn Cemetery.

• Wednesday, April 21 – Friday, April 23, Dine like Twain dinners to be offered at Hill Top Restaurant. Feast on Twain’s favorite foods while overlooking the exact same view of the Chemung River Valley that inspired him to create such beloved characters as Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn at the family home on the same hill.

• April 22 & 24, Twain Notes, A theatrical reading of the personal correspondence of Samuel Clemens and those closest to him, from the time he met his beloved wife, Olivia Langdon, through his final days. Held at The Park Church, of which Twain was a member.

• Saturday April 24, Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher Day at Harris Hill, Harris Hill, the Soaring Capital of America, welcomes Twain enthusiasts to take a glider ride over Mark Twain Country and view the Twain Exhibit at the National Soaring Museum, or join in a Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher in a game of putt-putt at Harris Hill Amusement Park.

Other events in Mark Twain Country during 2010 include scenic glider, vintage plane and helicopter rides over the spectacular views that inspired the author; the dedication of a Twain hiking trail overlooking the Chemung River and complete with Twain quotes; Trolley into Twain Country Tours throughout July and August, the release of a commemorative Twain-labeled Riesling from award-winning Glenora Wine Cellars, and much, much more. Visitors are also encouraged to pay their respects to this American Classic at Woodlawn Cemetery, enjoy a tour of the Mark Twain Study, or visit the permanent display a the Chemung Valley History Museum. A complete calendar of events can be found at www.MarkTwainCountry.com//Twain2010.asp.

Spring Concert At Clemens Center 3/27/10 7:30 pm

admin - Leslie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:41:58 +0000

Common Time presents

COMMON TIME SPRING CONCERT

Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free Admission

25^th Anniversary concert with 1950’s music!

Crusin’ The Tropics Seneca Lake Wine Trail 3/26-3/28/10

admin - Leslie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:31:01 +0000

Cruisin’ The Tropics Weekend

Events – Wine Tastings – Explore Culinary Excellence

Date: 3/26/2010-3/28/2010

Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Seneca Lake Wine Trail, NY
607.535.8080
877.536.2717

Pull out your tropical shirts, put on your sunglasses, go sockless in your boat shoes, wear your favorite beach hat, and join us for a weekend of relaxation in the tropics . . . just remember, life is what we make it!

Each ticket holder receives a gift item at their starting winery. A self-guided tour “cruising” around beautiful Seneca Lake, visiting over 30 unique wineries, each with their own tropical theme, over the 2-1/2 day weekend of “fun in the tropics”.

This wine and food pairing event, now in its fifth year, was conceived to help break you out of the winter doldrums! Visit the Trail, enjoy some great wine, sample the tropically-themed dishes served at each of the participating wineries, and enjoy the many activities and themes that each winery takes special care to create. What better way to escape winter, than to cruise around the Trail sampling wines, eating unique food and having a great time with your friends and family!

Hardbottle performing for Don Johnson’s 40th b’day Green Derby Sat. 2/27/10 9-1

admin - Leslie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:37:20 +0000

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 Wine Tasting Fox Run Vineyards 2/26/10

admin - Leslie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:31:29 +0000

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

Clemens Center Bridal Expo Sunday, February 28, 2010, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m

admin - Leslie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:59:47 +0000

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 Corning NY 2/19/10

admin - Leslie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:02:37 +0000

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

Beat the winter blues on this special night of wine tasting, craft beer sampling and terrific shopping and dining promotions.

Featuring over 30 wineries and breweries from New York’s Finger Lakes Region
Complimentary limousine shuttles courtesy of Silk Limousine
Collectible wine and beer glasses with imprint logos
Mardi Gras-themed merchandise available for purchase at check-in locations
Great shopping and dining promotions in Gaffer District Businesses

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:

The Information Center of Corning (Baron Steuben Bldg.), One West Market Street
Radisson Hotel Corning (125 East Denison Parkway)
The Site Cyber Bar and Grill (65 Bridge Street)

Chocolate and wine weekend Seneca Wine Trail 2/12-2/14

admin - Leslie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:54:24 +0000

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.