Community/Area Calendar of Events (year/month/day)

Every Week
Drink Specials at The Cellar, Monday thru Thursday
4-6pm. Mondays-Half off Starters, Tuesdays-2 for 1 beers, Wednesdays-2 for 1 Wine, Thursdays-All Martinis $5.00. 21 West Market Street, Corning. 607-377-5552.

Jan 15-May 28
Strategic Opportunity Stipends, July-October opportunities
SOS, a project of the New York Foundation for the Arts, is designed to help individual artists to benefit their work or career development. Deadline for July-October opportunities is May 28th. For more info. please call 607-962-5871 x226. ...more

Feb 8-April 18
Corning Community College to Host Figure Drawing and Sculpture Exhibit
CCC will host an exhibit featuring figure drawings by Brian Porter and sculptures by William Underhill. Opening reception will be from 4-6pm on Feb. 8th. Call (607) 962-9297 for more information.

Every Week
Wednesday Night Trivia at the Site
Every Wednesday at the Site Cyber Bar and Grill. Come test your knowledge for great prizes. 8pm-10pm. 65-69 Bridge St. ...more

Feb 11-Oct 19
Masters of Studio Glass: Joel Philip Myers and Steven I. Weinberg
This exhibit examines the careers of two studio glass pioneers: Joel Philip Myers, known for his blown sculptural vessels that explore color; and Steven I. Weinberg, who studies optical illusion and reflection in his colorless cast sculptures. ...more

Feb 11-May 8, 2008
Crafted to Perfection: The Nancy & Alan Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery
Special Exhibition Galleries, Exhibition Opening Reception, Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Members FREE/Not-yet-members $6.50. Call for reservations 607.974.2333 ...more

Feb 15th - May 27th 2008
Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient Rome
Featuring an exceptional grouping of modern works along side rare ancient Roman glass, learn about archeological excavations that inspired the Roman revival movement of the 19th Century and create your own Roman-style patterns with paper rubbings. ...more

Feb 22-Dec 19
Exhibit opening: Lace, the Spaces Between: Domestic Lace making and the Social Fabric of the Italian American Community in Corning
Held at the Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum, 59 W. Pulteney St., Corning. Exhibit opening at 7pm Feb. 22nd. Share the joys and hardships of the Italian American immigrant experience through the practice of lace making. 607.937.5281

April 15, 22, 29 & May 6
Spencer Crest Nature Center to host a Beekeeping workshop
Led by Dr. Bud Amann, president of Corning Community College. All sessions will be from 6-8pm. Registration required. For more information call (607) 962-9012.

April 25-May 31
Student Art Exhibit at CCC
A reception will be held on April 25th from 4-6pm in the Atrium Gallery. The Gallery is open during regular college hours from 8:30am-5:30pm. (607) 962-9297 for more information.

April 30 - May 8
Student Art Show
See the extraordinary artistic talents of more than 1,000 students from area schools. Admission is free. Contact Louise Maio at (607) 974-4084 for more information. ...more

May 1st-31st
Student Art Exhibit at Market St. Coffee and Tea
This months student exhibit: Prints, selected artwork from 8th grade students, Northside Blodgett Middle School, Corning. 61 East Market St. Corning. 607-936-3351 ...more

May 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2008
Karaoke at Anthonys Grill in the Elmira Holiday Inn
Must be 21 or older to enter.

May 10th, 2008, Saturday
Live Music at Anthonys Grill in the Elmira Holiday Inn
Enjoy live music with the Gerry Brown Band. $3.00 cover. Must be 21 or older.

May 12
CCC to host Red Barons Classic
Held at the Corning Country Club. This years event marks the fourth time the College has coordinated the tournament in an effort to support athletic initiatives. (607) 962-9144 or kelly_d@corning-cc.edu

May 13th 2008
Southern Tier Business Series
Workshops will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to help grow your business. Workshops will be held at the Elmira College Hamilton Hall. May 13th-Accounting Practices. 7-9pm. 607-962-9461

May 13th, 2008, Tuesday, 8am-9:30am
“COFFEE BREAK WITH MIKE GINALSKI”
“Coffee Break Discussion/Question & Answer” with Michael Ginalski, Corning City School District Superintendent. Held at the The Heritage Restaurant, Indian Hills Golf Course, Painted Post. RSVP to Maleaha Helfrich at 607-436-4686.

May 17th, 2008, Saturday
Live Music at Anthonys Grill in the Elmira Holiday Inn
Enjoy live music with Autumn Wind. $3.00 cover. Must be 21 or older.

May 17th, 2008, 10:45am-check in
Finger Lakes SPCA Inc. presents Strides for Strays
Held at the Pulteney Park in Bath. The walk begins at 11am. You do not need a dog in order to walk. Dogs must be at least six months old to participate. All proceeds benefit the Finger Lakes SPCA. 607-776-3039. ...more

May 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Families Explore: India
See Indian wedding baskets made of thousands of glass beads, hear Indian folk tales, get a henna tattoo, and learn about traditions and culture from members of our region’s strong Indian community. ...more

May 20th, 2008, Tuesday, 6:30pm-8pm
Bottles and Corks presents Sake Seminar The Real Thing!
You can either call us at 936-2222 or e-mail at info@bottlesandcorks.biz to reserve your spot seating is limited!

May 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2300 degrees: Tee off for Summer
These free, themed events feature hot glassmaking, cool music by Misty Love and the Motown Sounds, and great food and drink. Want to learn more, or see pics and video from past events? Check out our MySpace page: www.myspace.com/2300degrees. ...more

May 24th, 2008, Saturday
Live Music at Anthonys Grill in the Elmira Holiday Inn
Enjoy live music with the Burning Hills Band. $3.00 cover. Must be 21 or older.

May 26, Monday
Memorial Day Parade
Bring the whole family out to enjoy this annual tradition of remembrance for those who have died serving our country.

July 10, 17, Aug14 & 21
Sounds of Summer
A Free community concert series on the Centerway Square Stage. ...more

May 28, 12:00 pm
Lunchtime Lecture: Aric Snee
Bring your lunch to The Studio at The Corning Museum of Glass and hear Artist-in-Residence Aric Snee discuss his continued dialogue between factory and studio work and “the relationship between the fragment and the whole” by finding “the macrocosm in

May 30-Sept 1
Rockwell Museum of Western Art presents: Yosemite 1938
Yosemite 1938: On the Trail with Ansel Adams & Georgia OKeeffe. A rare seen exhibition from the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. ...more

May 31st, 2008, Saturday
Golf Tournament
If you love to golf and help out students, then we would love to have you join us on Saturday, May 31 at Willow Creek Golf Club. Cost is only $100 per player with 4-person teams. For more information call 607-962-4220. ...more

May 31st, 2008, Saturday, 3:30-10pm
“A Jazz Affair at the Rink”
An easy-listening jazz concert, will be held at the Nasser Civic Center in Corning. Dubbed “The First 50 Years of Jazz”, the concert offers music for dance styles such as Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, and more. For more information, call 607-937-5281 5281 or email: corningpaintedposthistsoc@verizon.net.

May 31
The Golden Nose Award
$50-Dinner Ticket, $200-Judges Ticket. Sample and judge some of the newest, best wines from the whole Finger Lakes Region. Hosted by CMOG. ...more

May 31st, 2008, Saturday
Live Music at Anthonys Grill in the Elmira Holiday Inn
Enjoy live music with Masterpiece. $3.00 cover. Must be 21 or older.

June 3 - September 22
Studio Faculty Presentations
Enjoy free, informal lectures by top artists who teach at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Learn about each artist’s work and the techniques used. 7:30 p.m. Free admission. The Studio Lecture Room. Call 607.974.6467 to confirm speakers’ dat

June 5th-October 30th
Corning Farmers Market
Located in Riverfront Centennial Park. Runs every Thursday from 9am-5pm.

2008/06/11-2008/06/14
Colonial Days
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June 20 - 21
Personal Appearance: Donald Carlson
Kick off cherry season in the Finger Lakes with a personal appearance by glassmaker Donald Carlson, best known for his vibrant red vessels and giant blown cherries. Carlson, whose studio is based in Oregon, visits the GlassMarket where he’ll be avail

June 27, 2008 – January 4, 2009
The Science of Glassmaking: Eight Centuries of a Magical Art
This display of materials from the Rakow’s collection explores glassmaking knowledge and lore in a century-by-century arrangement, beginning with the 12th century. The exhibition includes glass recipes along with images of glassmaking tools, technica

June 27, 2008 – January 4, 2009
Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal–Gold Ruby, 1650–1750
In their well-known attempts to make gold, alchemists also provided the foundation for modern chemistry and material sciences. This exhibition explores Northern European glass of the Baroque period and examines the technical advances in glassmaking m

July 2, 11:00 am
Little Gather: Stories by Regi Carpenter
Wandering wizards, magical beasts, and forests made of glass trees will enchant and entrance in this spellbinding, interactive story program.

July 9, 11:00 am
Little Gather: The Magic of Chemistry with Lisa Lou
Magic tricks and circus skills help explain scientific principles. Watch as a balloon inflates by itself, plain water changes color and disappears, and liquids “magically” become solids.

June 12, 6:00 pm
Meet the Artist: Thomas Patti
Enjoy a lecture by Thomas Patti, a widely respected artist and studio glass pioneer who has devoted much of his career to researching different formulations of glasses and hot-forming techniques. He led the way in the exploration of industrial and ar

July 16, 11:00 am
Little Gather: Science Stories with Amy Garguilio
Did you know that glass is its own state of matter: not a solid, liquid, OR gas? Little Gather will take an entertaining walk on the science side as Amy mixes stories with experiments.

July 16, 1:00 pm
Vitreous Adventures: Ancient Sea Travel
How can archeology help us to better understand sea travel in ancient times? Learn about the first adventurers to ever sail the high seas and find out about trade in early sea travel.

July 23, 11:00 am
Little Gather: Stories by Tiny Glover
Tiny’s back, with more great glassy stories from cultures around the world! Using artifacts, costumes, and instruments to inform and involve, Tiny entertains and delights.

July 23, 1:00
Vitreous Adventures: Explorers
We know that way back in 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but how did he get to America? Learn about the navigation techniques and tools explorers like Columbus used to plot their routes across the ocean. Create your own telescope and build cart

July 26-27, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
a festival of art
Join us for a two day celebration of fine arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and great food. ...more

July 30, 1:00 pm
Vitreous Adventures: Pirates of The Corning Museum of Glass
Arrr! Pirates played an infamous role in travel across “the salty brine.” What kinds of treasure did they seek and why? You might be surprised to discover it wasn’t always gold and jewels. Use maps to mount your own treasure seeking expedition within

July 30, 11:00 am
Little Gather: Magical Music and Musings with Merry Mischief
Wizard Harry and Magical Merlyn of Renaissance duo Merry Mischief bring you stories of dragons, songs about centaurs, folklore of spells and charms— maybe even a tune about a witch or two! Bring your wands!

August 6, 1:00
Vitreous Adventures: Shipwrecked!
Shipwrecks can be eerie reminders of what once was, but can also offer a wealth of knowledge about travel and people from long ago. Learn about underwater archeology used to explore and study shipwrecks.

August 6, 11:00 am
Wizards, Kings, and Things by Steven Woyce
Journey to a place where kings rule, wizards work, and magic happens every day. You’ll meet Dusty the Dragon, solve the mystery of the King’s Crown, and see a member of the audience turned into a wizard. Packed with magic, juggling, and comedy.

Aug 7, 5-9pm
Race Fever
Downtown street party featuring Nextel Cup Racing with show cars, drivers, displays, food, and live entertainment. ...more

August 13, 1:00 pm
Vitreous Adventures: Tools of the Modern Day Explorer
Exploration of the sea is not just ancient history! With modern technology, scientists can now better explore the fascinating things beneath the ocean’s surface. How does the consideration of air and water pressure make this possible? What else can w

August 13, 11:00 am
Science Rocks with Flumpa® the famous tree frog and Wendy ‘The Singing Scientist’
Flumpa and Wendy will have everyone rotating and orbiting, traveling on a rainbow, cheering on their favorite reptile or amphibian, swimming in the vast oceans, hopping like frogs, and much more in this entertaining and educational musical science ad

August 20, 11:00 am
Rumble, Melt, and Cool with Suzanne White
In “A Glass Act—For Kids!” Suzanne re-creates some amusing and amazing stories about the history, science, art and geography of glass.

August 27, 11:00 am
Make Worlds from Words with Jay Stetzer
Jay draws on a wealth of stories and songs from around the world to craft a highly animated and participatory experience that is both entertaining and educational.

Sept 19 & 20, Friday, 5-9:30pm, Saturday, 1-9:30pm
Jazz & Harvest Festival
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Sept 27
4th Annual Pinnacle Fall Festival
The festival is held at Pinnacle Park in Addison, NY. The festival features a golf tournament, an artillery camp, auto show, hayrides, pumpkin painting, a quilt show, music, vendors and a variety of food. Event and parking are free. 607-359-2990

Oct 5, 2008
27th Wineglass Marathon
Come join the annual tradition of the Wineglass Marathon. ...more

Nov 22 & 23
November Deck the Halls Weekend
$65 a ticket, couples tickets are available. You can purchase tickets on our website or by calling 877-536-2717. ...more

Nov 29, Saturday, 4-6pm
Tree Lighting Celebration
Held at Centerway Square ...more

Nov 29, Saturday, 6:30pm
Parade of Lights
Market St. ...more

Dec 6, Saturday, 5-9pm
Sparkle
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Dec 6-7
December Deck the Halls Weekend
$65 a ticket, couples tickets are available. You can purchase tickets on our website or by calling 877-536-2717. ...more

June 11-14
Glass Art Society 39th Annual Conference
Whether you are an artist, collector, scholar, student or educator, dont miss the return of the GAS conference to Corning in 2009, where you will have an opportunity to inspire and be inspired by others. ...more