Montezuma Wildlife Day Cruise - Stivers Seneca Marine

Join Captain John Cooper and our Naturalist and Cruise the Canal System to the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge to view over 300 species of birds - including blue and green Herons, Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Peregrine Falcon and other rare species. While on your tour, you will see Trinity Episcopal Church on Van Cleef Lake, Double Lock #2, 3 - highest lift in the shortest span, Lock #1-Mud Lock-where you will see an Eagles nest, the intersection of the Erie Canal & Cayuga-Seneca Canal and visible sections of the Original Clintons Ditch (1825) and the Enlarged Erie Canal (1860). Our Rose Lummis Tour Boat has a glass enclosed main deck with a full bar and restroom on board. The upper deck is open for ultimate viewing. Don't forget to bring your camera and binoculars! $65.00 per person, deli lunch included. Leaving from Historic Seneca Falls (Cowing Street) at 10:00 am and returning at 4:00 pm. For reservations, call 315-789-5520 or email bstivers1@hotmail.com

Book Release and Signing Party at Americana Vineyards

All proceeds to benefit local shelters & rescues!

WHEN:    June 1, 2013 | 12pm - 8pm
WHERE:  Americana Vineyards Winery
                4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken NY
PHONE:  (607) 387-6801
WEB:       www.americanavineyards.com
FB:          Americana Vineyards Winery

Max & Rubie, Americana's Labs and official winery greeters, wrote a book and invite you to come celebrate its release! 

Bring your pets your kids and your pet food donations for a fun day at Americana Vineyards in honor of Max & Rubie's book "My Americana Family", with proceeds and donations going to four wonderful local shelters and rescues: Cayuga Dog Rescue, Pet the Pet Program, Seneca County SPCA and Browncoat Cat Rescue!

A full day of pet friendly, kid friendly, music-lover friendly, and wine-lover friendly activities are scheduled from 12-6pm, with a Wine & Cheese Reception with a Silent Auction and live music by Dave Raducha to wrap up the event from 6-8pm.

From 12 to 6, think of it as a carnival! You'll receive one Doggone Fun Ticket for each $1 worth of donated items (or you can buy tickets for $1 each). The tickets will be good for face painting, wine tastings, a pick-a-prize auction and more! There will be live readings of the book, book signing with purchase of the book, kids movies with popcorn, SIX live bands, pet adoption information and pet ambassadors to cuddle, pet vendors including the Collar Lab from Rochester and Sassy Dog Grooming Salon from Jacksonville, local foods, wineries and distilleries in the vendor tent, custom wine labels with purchase of Americana wines and more. Plus plenty to eat and drink for everyone including hotdogs and kids' food, adult wine slushies, and homemade dog biscuits by our very own Chef Jen!

The band line-up for the day is: 

12:00 Immortal Jellyfish

1:00 Gary & Leeann

2:00 Tru Bleu

3:00 Cool Club of Hector

4:00 The Tarps

5:00 Purple Valley
6:00-8:00 Dave Raducha

(All our musicians have generously donated their time and talents to the cause.)

For a full schedule of events and activities visit our Book Release Party TAB on Facebook

Newark Valley Depot to Host Cruise In

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!! The Depot in Newark Valley, home to the Depot Friday Nights series, is adding a new venture this year, Concours D’Elegance.  Old-time and nearly old-time vehicles are invited to “Cruise- In” to the Depot on the first Saturday of each month from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM starting in June and continuing through September. Opening night will be June 1.  This “Cruise In” is NOT limited only to cars of a particular vintage; if it has wheels and you are proud of it, bring it down!  There is no charge and the public is encouraged to come.  Refreshments will be available--ice cream sundaes and banana splits are the specialty at the Depot. While you are there be sure to tour the 1800s railroad station and caboose. The waiting room is home to a historical review of the history of the wheel and the bicycle, compliments of the Newark Valley Town Historians.  This event promises to be lots of fun as we step back in time to a by-gone era of slower moving conveyances, while mingling with more modern modes of transportation, all the while enjoying the charming atmosphere of an 1800’s railroad depot.   
For further information call Ray Shaver 642-3627.

Showtime! Exhale

2:00 pm See science in action with a special interactive presentation every Saturday. During June you can see Exhale (June 1), Student Built Science Exhibits (June 8), Life in Our Stream (June 15), Throw, Drop, Crash (June 22) and Fun With Physics (June 29). Showtime! is included with museum admission.

Singer Song-Writer Cher Lloyd to perform at Destiny USA on June 1

Cher Lloyd, best known for her astonishing voice and dance moves on the X-Factor will come to Destiny USA for a performance, meet & greet, and autograph signing

Syracuse,NY­- Cher Lloyd, who rose to fame when she finished fourth in the seventh series of The X Factor, is a British singer-songwriter and model. She will be coming to Destiny USA on June 1 to perform some of her newly released singles and interact with fans here in the Syracuse area.

Soon after Lloyd appeared on The X Factor she was signed to Syco Music. Lloyd recorded two singles including her debut single “Swagger Jagger” and “With Ur Love” both released in 2011. “With Ur Love” featuring well-known singer Mike Posner, peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, and number five in Ireland. Her third single “Want U Back” debuted on May 22, 2012 in the United States.

Last month Cher Lloyd and Ne-Yo announced their plans to collaborate revealing that they're working on a song called “It's All Good.” They kicked off the announcement of their collaboration with a social media campaign asking their fans to tell them what makes them feel good and keep looking on the bright side with an #itsallgood hashtag.

Lloyd will perform at Destiny USA in the Canyon area on June 1^st at approximately12:00 pm; no tickets necessary. Following the performance, Lloyd will be a part of a 150 person radio station meet & greet. Fans can sign up to win these exclusive V.I.P. passes at www.hot1079.com.

Immediately following the radio station meet & greet, Cher Lloyd will participate in a CD signing at the Best Buy in Destiny USA. Beginning Monday May 25, 2013, the first 350 people to purchase her CD, “Sticks & Stones” will receive a wrist band to be a part of this private signing at Best Buy. 

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Destiny USA is a 2.4 million square foot tourist destination in Syracuse, NY that includes a strong mix of luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment. New brands are continuing to open to create a unique and dynamic consumer shopping experience. A stunning three-story glass atrium provides perfect weather year round. Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation rate of over 29 million visitors from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Destiny USA is expected to be the second most visited shopping center in the country, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. It is the largest LEED® Gold certified retail commercial building in the world.

Animal Feeding

12:00 pm Check out our many animals! We feed our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Our staff of animal specialists will be available to answer your questions. General admission fees apply.

Guided Bird Walk

Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 7:30 - 9:00 am Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free.

Olde-Tyme Rhubarb Festival & Classic Car Cruise-In

Olde-Tyme Rhubarb Festival & Classic Car Cruise-In

June 1, 12-4pm

Montezuma Winery,  Seneca Falls NY

Step back in time with Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery as we celebrate the rhubarb harvest season with our 6th Annual Olde-Tyme Rhubarb Festival & Classic Car Cruise-In.  Visitors will enjoy rhubarb specialties, while sampling some of the most unique fruit, grape and honey wines and spirits in the Finger Lakes.

Refreshments include hots & hamburgers, salt potatoes, rhubarb chili, fresh rhubarb, rhubarb pies, rhubarb crisp, frozen wine slushies and of course wine! The Cayuga Lake Creamery will be here serving up their home-made ice cream and rhubarb wine sorbet.

If you’re looking for some rhubarb fun, play to win at the rhubarb stalk throw or enter the hula hoop contest. Take a stroll down memory lane viewing some of the classic cars of the “good old days” on display. If you would like to show off your classic car at this event, call us at 315-568-8190 to register(free) before 5/30.

Classic rock on the Montezuma stage by Waterside Acoustics.  All are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of food, music, rhubarb and wine! Fee for food. Visit our website at www.MontezumaWinery.com.

Canandaigua Wine Walk

Enjoy sampling the finest Finger Lakes wine in while walking historic Canandaigua!  Merchants, including apparel, gift stores, art galleries and restaurants are proud to introduce you to Canandaigua Wine Walk.

Grab a commemorative wine glass for $5 at any participating merchant, sample wines from Finger Lakes Wineries, and explore historic Canandaigua. All participating merchants are scheduled tentatively, this list may change.

No reservations required, just show up and look for the purple balloons at each participating merchant.

Participating merchants for Saturday, June 1st, 2013 4-7 pm, and Finger Lakes Wineries Include (Scheduled):

The list of Wineries matched with Merchants:

You can sign up for our newsletter or Like Us on Facebook to get notified as well.

Locations and vineyards may vary month to month, keep website bookmarked, site is being updated, this list of merchants is growing. To be updated about Finger Lakes Wine and Wine Walk, join our mailing list on the left.

Brought to you by the Canandaigua Downtown Merchant Association.

Starkey's Summer Series

Live music 3-6

Tail Waggin Tutor

3:00 - 4:00 pm New, reluctant and struggling readers are encouraged to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener: a dog! Caregivers interested in reserving time for their readers to share a story with Sam, a hound mix, or DJ, a terrier, should contact the Library s Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275 to reserve a 15-minute read-aloud time slot. This event is co-sponsored by Cornell Companions.

Math Time: Ten Little Elephants

10:30 am Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story Ten Little Elephants by Robert Leydenfrost and then make their own number trading cards.

Mirbeau Inn and Spa Hosts a Very Special Evening of Wine and Beauty With Mathilde Thomas, Founder of Caudalie Skincare

WHAT:          Mirbeau Inn & Spa invites its members and local residents to an enlightening night of vino and vinothérapie, with the opportunity to meet a special guest, Mathilde Thomas, founder of Caudalie skincare. As Spa Mirbeau’s newest partner, the addition of Caudalie indulges spa goers with an enhanced menu of services, from signature facials to body treatments with active grape and vine essence, designed to purify, firm, energize, and illuminate the skin. 

                        The evening of rejuvenation begins with a wine tasting featuring Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte (Caudalie’s own vineyard in Bordeaux) led by Thomas, followed by conversation on the history of Caudalie, its brand ethics and best-selling products. Caudalie skincare professionals will provide guests with one-on-one, 15-minute skin consultations from 7 – 10 p.m. in the spa. Space is limited for consultation appointments.

To secure attendance, guests must purchase a $20 gift card redeemable towards Caudalie products. In addition, Spa Mirbeau is offering a 20 percent discount toward any Caudalie product purchases that evening.  All attendees will receive a deluxe sample and may enter a raffle for the chance to win a bottle of wine and a gift card for a complimentary 50-minute spa treatment at a future date.  Those who make a purchase over $150 will receive a special gift from Caudalie.

WHEN:          Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6-10 p.m.

WHERE:       Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152

HOW:             $20 gift card purchase necessary to secure attendance. For reservations, please call 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328)

About Mirbeau Inn & Spa

The 34-room Mirbeau Inn & Spa is an intimate, year-round retreat for rejuvenation and romance, offering gracious hospitality, award-winning cuisine, and world-class spa treatments in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. Steeped in elegant French country style, Mirbeau is tucked into 10 acres of Monet-inspired gardens, surrounded by spruce forests, rolling hills, crystal clear lakes and more than 100 wineries. Mirbeau Inn & Spa is the only Forbes Four-Star Award winner for hotel, spa and restaurant in New York State, and an AAA Four-Diamond winner. It is also distinguished by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Top Ten Spas in the World in the categories of romance, boutique, yoga and cuisine in Spa Finder’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Five Spas for Couples in the World in back-to-back years of Spa Magazine’s Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Favorites, has been awarded a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’sTop 30 Small Resorts in the US for three years in a row and won a 2011 SpAWARD for Most Romantic Spa. For more information visit www.mirbeau.com.

About Caudalie

Caudalie is a 100 % independent family brand founded by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas. Fifteen years ago, the couple discovered the amazing antioxidant powers of grape and grapevine Polyphenols, during the grape harvest in their family vineyard of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Since then, Caudalie – which refers to a quality measurement of the duration of a wine’s finish on the palette – is the leader of anti-aging skin care in France. All Caudalie products follow the brand’s “Cosm-ethics”: formulas free of parabens, phenoxyethanol, mineral oils, sodium laureth sulfate, synthetic coloring and animal ingredients. These unparalleled treatments are also available at Caudalie’s luxurious Vinothérapie Spas located in exceptional regions around the world.

Artist Reception - Raising the Dead: the Art and Science of John Gurche

5:30 - 7:30 pm Be the first to peruse the Museum's newest temporary exhibition exploring the intersection of art and science through the works of world-renowned Paleo-artist and PRI's artist-in-residence, John Gurche. Suggested donation of $10 in support of education programming is appreciated.

Beebe Lake Natural History Tour

3:00 - 4:00 pm Beebe Lake has been one of Cornell's main campus icons for generations. But did you know that Beebe Lake was originally a forested swamp, and that it is a part of Cornell Plantations? Join field botanist Robert Wesley to stroll around the lake and learn more about the history, flora, and fauna of Cornell's favorite natural area. We will meet at the Reunion tent on Beebe Beach. This program is offered as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2013 and is open to all members of the community.

Smokin' Summer Kickoff on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Event: Smokin’ Summer Kickoff

Location: The 30+ participating, member wineries of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Date/Time: June 7-9, 2013, Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-5pm

Description: This is one of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail's newest wine and food pairing weekend event. Come celebrate summer, the many wonderful foods associated with this beautiful time of year, and the fantastic wines that pair with grilled and summertime foods!  Start your summer season off with this fun-filled wine and food pairing weekend, check in at your chosen starting winery, pick up your ticket and gift item, then enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake during this 2-1/2 day event. This event is generously co-sponsored by JAVA-GOURMET.

Admission: $35/person

Phone: 877-536-2717

Website: http://www.senecalakewine.com

Email Contact: info@senecalakewine.com

VIP Friday Night 5 Course Wine Dinner Experience at Suzanne's

Set in a 1903 elegant farmhouse with breathtaking views of Seneca Lake, Chef Suzanne Fine crafts stunning dishes made from local ingredients -- many grown in an organic garden right on the property. Guests will enjoy a pre-dinner tour of the Chef Suzanne's garden given by head gardener Phoebe van Vleet, followed by a 5-Course dinner paired with 5 Finger Lakes wines (two being specially-selected reserves only available to VIP guests) served in the private library, while your guide leads discussion on the wine and food experience throughout the meal. Dates: April 26, May 17, June 7.

Tour departs from Ithaca. For more info or to book the tour, go to http://www.experiencefingerlakes.com/exp_eventsuzannefrc.html or call Experience! The Finger Lakes at 607-233-4818

Sculptural Weavings by Gerry Monaghan

• Gerry Monaghan
• CAP Art Space, Ithaca, NY
• Medium: Sculptural Weaving
• OPENING: Friday, June 7th,5-8pm
• Show runs June 3-July 1 

Night Hikes

7:00 pm Hike our wooded trails under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight. You'll be surprised how much you see without one! Please call ahead for availability.

Botanical Garden Highlights Tour

10:00 - 11:00 am Enjoy a relaxing guided tour through the Botanical Garden and discover the beauty and diversity of our numerous theme gardens. This one-hour tour will highlight the Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Tropical Container Garden, and more. Afterwards, you can browse the gift shop and exhibits in the Nevin Welcome Center. This program is offered as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2013 and is open to all members of the community.

Mundy Wildflower Garden Tour

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Enjoy a variety of flowers, from anemones to zizzia and everything in between, as you explore Cornell Plantations' wildflower garden with our native plants gardener Krissy Boys and staff botanist Robert Wesley. Meet at the Caldwell Road entrance to the garden (across from the Arboretum) or take one of our Reunion shuttle vans and walk from the Nevin Welcome Center. This program is offered as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2013 and is open to all members of the community.

Collecting Hip-Hop at Cornell

5:00 - 8:00 pm Tompkins County Public Library's celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop comes to an end as Ben Ortiz and DJ Rich Medina present Collecting Hip-Hop at Cornell in conjunction with Downtown Ithaca's Gallery Night. This illustrated presentation will offer an introduction to Hip-Hop history and culture, provide an overview of the items included in Cornell University's Division of Rare and Manuscript's Hip-Hop Collection and offer a candid explanation of why Hip-Hop is important to Cornell University Library and its influence on American culture. This is a last opportunity to see this exhibit before it is taken down.

Upper Cascadilla Gorge Hike

Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 Friday 2:00 - 3:30 pm and Saturday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Join Todd Bittner, Cornell Plantations' natural areas director, and Sarah Fiorello '98, interpretation coordinator, on a hike through Upper Cascadilla Gorge. Hear about the restoration project for the iconic gorge trail and explore the geology, natural history, and beauty of this scenic greenway, which is one of the many natural areas managed by Cornell Plantations. Although most of the hike will follow a level pathway, there is a moderately steep hill at the end; please wear comfortable walking shoes. We will meet in front of the Schwartz Performing Arts Center, and the tour will end at the Engineering Quad. This program is offered as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2013 and is open to all members of the community.

Botanical Garden Mini-Tours

Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 1:00 - 4:30 pm Don't have a lot of time to spend? Take a mini-tour! Approximately every 20 minutes on Friday and Saturday during Reunion Weekend, docents will lead short (15-minute) tours highlighting some significant plants and gardens. Park at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Botanical Garden, or take a Reunion shuttle from Barton Hall, West Campus or North Campus. This program is offered as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2013 and is open to all members of the community.

Animal Feeding

12:00 pm Check out our many animals! We feed our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Our staff of animal specialists will be available to answer your questions. General admission fees apply.

Guided Bird Walk

Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 7:30 - 9:00 am Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free.

Spring Plant Sale

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Take home some of Plantations gardeners’ top picks for your own home landscape! Admission is free – more information: 607-255-2400.

The Hangovers - Allan Hosie Treman '21 Memorial Concert

2:30 - 3:30 pm Relax in the shade and enjoy this performance by The Hangovers, the popular a capella subset of the Cornell Glee Club. This is an outdoor event, so please bring sunscreen, sun hat, and umbrella (the concert will be held under a tent). Accessibility for disabled persons is limited. Refreshments provided. Plantations shuttle vans will loop to the Arboretum before and after the concert. This program is offered as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2013 and is open to all members of the community.

Battle of Sodus Point Historical Lecture

At 1 p.m., Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum Director Joe O'Toole will discuss the Battle of Sodus Point which was fought June 19, 1813, during the War of 1812. This presentation is free and will be held in the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum pavilion. A tour of the Lighthouse, including the War of 1812 exhibition, is $4/adults and $2/children.

VIP Verticle Wine Tasting at Standing Stone

Guests will be invited to compare the difference between aged wine and "young" wine, as well as the unique flavors created in each vintage by different growing conditions. This tasting event illustrates how the characteristics of wine changes with age. Each vertical tasting is enhanced with food pairings created by Danos on Seneca. 2013 Event Dates: March 17th - Merlot April 21st - Gewurztraminer June 9th - Cabernet Sauvignon August 18th - Riesling September 15th - Pinot Noir November 17th - Saperavi

Tour departs from Ithaca. For more info or to book the tour, go to http://www.experiencefingerlakes.com/exp_vipverticaltasting.html or call Experience! The Finger Lakes at 607-233-4818 

Trivia Cruise on the Lady!

This summer the Canandaigua Lady is hosting a Trivia Cruise every month June-September! Have fun with friends playing Trivia out on Canandaigua Lake! $25 per Ticket 2:30-4:30pm (2 hours of fun!) Call (585) 396-7350 to purchase your tickets!

Discovery Sundays

12:00 pm Join us for a family-friendly program on a nature-themed topic.

2nd Annual New York State Museum Week

I LOVE NEW YORK is excited to continue supporting the museum community throughout New York State through the promotion and celebration of the 2nd Annual New York State Museum Week 2013- June 10-16, 2013

Schweinfurth Art Center & Museum Week

The Schweinfurth Art Center will be celebrating New York State Museum Week June 10-16.Part of the Path Through History, Museum Week is seven exciting days of special events, activities, promotional offers and discounts at museum and cultural sites throughout New York State. Visitors to the Art Center during Museum Week will receive ½ off one admission when they purchase one full priced admission.

For more details about Museum Week and to see a complete list of participating venues visit: http://iloveny.com/summer/themes/museum-week

The Schweinfurth Art Center’s Summer Exhibitions include:

Innovators and Legends: Generations in Textiles & Fiber

Innovators and Legends: Generations in Textiles and Fiber is an exhibition of artwork by multiple generations of top-tier, internationally celebrated fiber artists. The exhibit was organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art for a national tour.

Hawaiian Petroglyphs in Felt and Stitch by Angela Maroun

Angela Maroun has been a textile artist since 2006. She utilizes shibori dyeing techniques and screen printing with dye and textile paints to create layered patterning on cloth. Hawaiian Petroglyphs in Felt and Stitch includes 12 works that are inspired by Petroglyphs located on Hawaii's Big Island.

The Schweinfurth Art Center is located at 205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY and is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 – 5 pm. Admission is $6 for adults. Members, 12 & under are free. For more information, call the Schweinfurth Art Center at (315) 255-1553 or visit our website at www.myartcenter.org.

Stories in the Park

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Stories in the Park will be held each Tuesday from June 11 through August 27 at the Dewitt Park Farmers Market. This year, the program will be held in the northeast corner of the park. Children of all ages are welcome to attend however, the books and music presented are most appropriate for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, very wet, or hot conditions, the program will be held in the Library's Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Stories in the Park has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a grant from the Elmira Savings Bank.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Neil Simon's irresistible comedy follows the story of Barney Cashman, a seafood restaurateur who is deep in the throes of a mounting midlife crisis. Bored with a humdrum existence and desperate for passion and adventure, he musters the courage to join the sexual revolution before it's too late. Finding his mother's apartment empty one day a week, he embarks on a series of attempts to seduce three eccentric women. This seminal work by America's favorite playwright brings together humanity and hilarity in a fun-filled, bumpy ride of self-discovery as Barney grapples with how to stop existing in order to start living.

Book Discussion - Hip Hop America

5:30 pm Our book group discussion on May 30 was such a hit that participants asked for follow-up discussion! Please join us for a discussion of Nelson George's Hip Hop America, facillitated again by Eric Kofi Acree. Participants will be provided a free copy of the book. Space is limited. To register, please contact THC at 607-273-8284 x0.

33rd Annual Strawberry Festival in Owego

The Historic Owego Marketplace in downtown Owego is pleased to announce

plans for the upcoming 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival to be held Friday night, 5:30-10:30 pm June 14 and on Saturday, June 15, 9:00-5:00 pm.

This annual event is host to over 20,000 guests each year; offering plenty of food, entertainment on every street corner, and up to 200 vendors. According to Stella Reschke, Tioga County Tourism Director, the festival committee has tried to incorporate new and exciting activities for the festival to attract visitors from all over. “We usually see lots of new faces come in for the festival from all over the Northeast because strawberries are a universally much-loved fruit, and it's just a really fun couple of days.” said Reschke.

The Strawberry Festival has included some new and returning features to this year’s event. In addition to the over 200 vendors and the fabulous entertainment throughout the streets on Friday's Block Party and on Saturday, the festival will also include:

 -  "Straw Dawgs Strut Their Stuff" 
- Fireworks over the River
-  Wine & (NEW) Beer Tasting Tent
-  Strawberry Festival Parade 
-  Rubber Ducky Derby
-  3rd Friday ArtWalk 
-  Chicken BBQ
- 10th Annual Pig Roast
-  Rock Climbing Wall
- 5K Run and 1 Mile Kids' Run
and lots more!

We're still working on some details, but a complete schedule and list of bands/entertainment, vendor applications, contest entry forms, sponsorship opportunities, directions and other ways to get involved in the festival can be found on www.owegostrawberryfestival.com.  

Come join us!

2nd Annual "Strawberry Shake" in Tioga County

It's Not Too Early to Think About Participating in this year's

2nd Annual "Strawberry Shake"
5K Run/Walk!
Friday, June 14, 2013

Kids' 1 Mile Run - 6:00 pm
5K Run - 7:00 pm

Start getting in shape to run in this year's "Strawberry Shake" 5K Run/Walk as we kick-off the 33rd Annual Owego Strawberry Festival, June 14-15, in downtown Owego, NY!

Get the whole scoop and by I Want This\0022 "">register online at:   www.getentered.com  or download a paper by I Want This\0022 "">application at www.owegostrawberryfestival.com.

We are "berry" sure you'll have a great time!

Cocktails and Art

• Cocktails and #aRT: artist hands-on workshop with ANESTI ZAKOS
• 5-7:30 pm
• The Westy, State St., Ithaca
• $40/person; includes painting materials and surface
• 25% of all proceeds will be donated to the Human Rights Campagin 
• Email anestizakosart@gmail.com to apply 

Ithaca Yacht Club's Summer Fashion Show and Luncheon

Doors open at 11:30am for pre-show shopping.  A light stand-up luncheon and seated commented fashion show begin shortly after noon.  Another chance to shop will follow.

Butterfly Garden Opening

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Come greet the butterflies as they make the Cayuga Nature Center Butterfly Garden their home for the summer! Learn all about these delicately beautiful creatures and what they eat and where they live!

2013 Pub Night Season at Wagner Vineyards

Join us for live music on the patio every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day. $3 cover charge THIS Friday June 14, 2013 - The Backtalk Band (http://www.backtalkband.com/) All Wagner estate wines and craft beers available to enjoy on the patio or in the lawn! Band plays 8-11pm Picnic-style fish or chicken dinner available 7-9pm Personal pizzas available after 9pm

33rd Annual Strawberry Festival in Owego

The Historic Owego Marketplace in downtown Owego is pleased to announce

plans for the upcoming 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival to be held Friday night, 5:30-10:30 pm June 14 and on Saturday, June 15, 9:00-5:00 pm.

This annual event is host to over 20,000 guests each year; offering plenty of food, entertainment on every street corner, and up to 200 vendors. According to Stella Reschke, Tioga County Tourism Director, the festival committee has tried to incorporate new and exciting activities for the festival to attract visitors from all over. “We usually see lots of new faces come in for the festival from all over the Northeast because strawberries are a universally much-loved fruit, and it's just a really fun couple of days.” said Reschke.

The Strawberry Festival has included some new and returning features to this year’s event. In addition to the over 200 vendors and the fabulous entertainment throughout the streets on Friday's Block Party and on Saturday, the festival will also include:

 -  "Straw Dawgs Strut Their Stuff" 
- Fireworks over the River
-  Wine & (NEW) Beer Tasting Tent
-  Strawberry Festival Parade 
-  Rubber Ducky Derby
-  3rd Friday ArtWalk 
-  Chicken BBQ
- 10th Annual Pig Roast
-  Rock Climbing Wall
- 5K Run and 1 Mile Kids' Run
and lots more!

We're still working on some details, but a complete schedule and list of bands/entertainment, vendor applications, contest entry forms, sponsorship opportunities, directions and other ways to get involved in the festival can be found on www.owegostrawberryfestival.com.  

Come join us!

Explore the Vineyard: Shoot thinning

Join Phil Davis and learn about his shoot thinning methods. Guests are to meet at our tasting room location at 9am. Purchase tickets here: http://www.damianiwineshop.com/events/vineyard-series-june-15th.html Purchase all 5 series here: http://www.damianiwineshop.com/events/5-in-the-vineyard-series.html

Wine and Circus

WHISKEY TANGO SIDESHOW 
BURLESQUE UNDER THE BIG TOP AT AMERICANA 

WHEN:    June 15, 2013 | 8pm
                (Rain Date June 22, 8pm)
WHERE:  Americana Vineyards Winery
                4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken NY
PHONE:  (607) 387-6801
WEB:       www.americanavineyards.com
FB:          Americana Vineyards Winery

Whiskey Tango Sideshow is setting up their tent, and bringing their circus to Americana, so get ready for The Second Annual Wine and Circus featuring an action-packed, outrageous night of fun! 

Step right up ladies and gents and witness incredible LIVE Burlesque by Ithaca''s favorite gals Whiskey Tango Sideshow and musical entertainment by "An Ephemerosis" plus astounding fire feats performed by The Daughters of Manipura hailing from Ithaca NY! Also featuring spectacular guest performances by The Acros mamas, Bellly dance goddess, Tessa Meyers and everyone's favorite bosomy gal, Big Tex! Whiskey Tango Sideshow always ups the ante...so you don't want to miss this! 

Wine by the bottle and glass, and food will be available for purchase during the show.

Tickets: $15.00 per person

Age: 21+ ONLY!

Reservations: Highly recommended!
Call Americana Vineyards: (607) 387-6801

Botanical Garden Highlights Tour

10:00 - 11:00 am Enjoy a guided tour through the Botanical Gardens and discover the beauty and diversity of our numerous theme gardens. Actual tour content will vary from week to week, depending on the plants, season, interests of the group, and whim of the docent. Every Saturday from June 15 through September 28.

Animal Feeding

12:00 pm Check out our many animals! We feed our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Our staff of animal specialists will be available to answer your questions. General admission fees apply.

Guided Bird Walk

Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 7:30 - 9:00 am Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free.

Starkey's Summer Series

Live Music 3-6

Wildflowers and Wine

Bring Dad out this Father’s Day and enjoy learning grasslands and the creatures of the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Montezuma Winery & the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge will partner for this family, fun-filled event. Free Guided Birding Walk: Take a guided birding walk on the refuge lead by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex from 9-10:30 a.m. Call Montezuma Winery at 315-568-8190 for reservations. RSVP required before June 14t.h. All main event activities will be held at Montezuma Winery from 11am-4pm and include scheduled bus tours of the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (first come first serve basis), wildlife displays, balloon art, art & craft vendors plus live music by Mitty and the Followers. Admission is free, no RSVP required. Treat dad to a mouthwatering lunch of hamburgers, sausages, steamed clams, and salt potatoes. Enjoy home-made ice cream and wine ice cream by the Cayuga Lake Creamery and of course wine & frozen wine slushies! There will be a fee for food and wine by the glass. Don’t forget to sample our award winning wines and be the first to taste our collector’s limited edition “Black Tern” wine, bottled especially for this event. A portion of the sales of the wine will be donated to the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex to continue conservation projects. For more information, contact Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery at 315-568-8190 or visit our website at www.montezumawinery.com. You may also contact the Friends of Montezuma Wildlife Refuge at 315-568-5987. Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery is located at 2981 Auburn Rd (U.S. Route 20) in Seneca Falls, NY 13148.

Father's Day Excursion Cruises on the Lady!

Treat your Father to a cruise on the Canandaigua Lady this Father's Day! Our Special BOGO: Dad Rides Free with the Purchase of an Adult Ticket 10:30-12pm 12:30-2pm $18 Adults/$13 Children Under 12 Call (585) 396-7350 to Purchase your Tickets Today! Snacks & Drinks Available for Purchase on board! The Canandaigua Lady Docked at Steamboat Landing www.steamboatlandingresort.com info@cdgalady.com

Knoll Stroll

2:00 - 3:00 pm Join gardener Phil Syphrit on this tour of Comstock Knoll and learn about the history and plant collections of the Botanical Garden's most prominent landscape feature. The Knoll's unique topography was created by glacial activity and flowing water. Today, the Knoll is ablaze in spring with vibrant white, yellow, pink, and red blossoms of the Bowers Rhododendron Collection. The rhododendrons and azaleas are interspersed with small flowering trees, ferns, and perennials—including an extensive hosta collection—all shaded by century-old white pine trees. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Some slope and stair climbing is required. Free. Instructor: Phil Syphrit, gardener.

Arboretum Highlight Tour

10:00 - 11:00 am Enjoy a guided tour through the F.R. Newman Arboretum while visiting some of our stunning tree and shrub collections, and diverse ornamental garden plantings. Actual tour content will vary from week to week, depending on the plants, season, interests of the group, and whim of the docent. Every Sunday from June 16 through October 13. (Note: no tour on Sunday, September 22)

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

At 7:30 Neil Simon's irresistible comedy follows the story of Barney Cashman, a seafood restaurateur who is deep in the throes of a mounting midlife crisis. Bored with a humdrum existence and desperate for passion and adventure, he musters the courage to join the sexual revolution before it's too late. Finding his mother's apartment empty one day a week, he embarks on a series of attempts to seduce three eccentric women. This seminal work by America's favorite playwright brings together humanity and hilarity in a fun-filled, bumpy ride of self-discovery as Barney grapples with how to stop existing in order to start living.

Animal Time: It's a Good Thing There are Insects

10:30 am Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story It's a Good Thing There are Insects by Allan Fowler and then construct their own insect.

Stories in the Park

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Stories in the Park will be held each Tuesday from June 11 through August 27 at the Dewitt Park Farmers Market. This year, the program will be held in the northeast corner of the park. Children of all ages are welcome to attend however, the books and music presented are most appropriate for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, very wet, or hot conditions, the program will be held in the Library's Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Stories in the Park has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a grant from the Elmira Savings Bank.

Songs of the War of 1812 by Dave Ruch

Join in the bicentennial commemoration of the Battle of Sodus Point! At 6 p.m., refreshments will be served at the Sodus Point Fire Hall in front of the mural depicting this War of 1812 battle. At 7 p.m., at the Sodus Bay Lighthouse pavilion, Dave Ruch will perform songs from the War of 1812 using a variety of instruments. His appearance is made possible by the New York Council for the Humanities. At 8 p.m. there will be a commemoration of the battle at the two war memorials on Bay Street, Sodus Point. All events are FREE.

Heart and Hands Wine Tasting at the Inns of Aurora

Winemakers from the critically acclaimed Heart and Hands Wine Company will be pouring wines at a complimentary tasting on the lakeside veranda at the Aurora Inn. Light refreshments will be provided.

Wednesdays Wine by the Water at Inn on the Lake

Local Wineries, Breweries, Local Small Businessess!
Tastings! Live Entertainments!
Live-Cooking Competitions Between our Executive Chefs!
Special Giveaways Throughout the Events!
Location: Lakeside Tent from 6:00pm-8:00pms!
Tickets available in the lobby at The Inn on the Lake!
Only: $20 per Ticket $25 at the Doors

June 19th 
July 24th
August 14th 
September 18th

Senior Theatre Troup

6:00 pm An annual Library favorite, the Senior Theatre Troup of Lifelong performance will feature humorous and serious stories from troupe members' lives. This year's stories will relate to the theme memory. The Troupe performs simply, with no lights, props or sets. The theatre being performed is developed from themes the actors pick, and the stories they tell are based on their own experiences. The Troupe is directed and coordinated by Sue Perlgut and features Connie Currier, Carolyn David, Natasha Tall, Carol Santucci, Deirdre Silverman, Mark Silverman and Vi Street. The plays and theatre exercises performed are developed using improvisational theatre techniques, some of which will be demonstrated during the Library performance.

2013 Pub Night Season at Wagner Vineyards

Join us for live music on the patio every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day. $3 cover charge Friday June 21, 2013 - The Unusual Suspects All Wagner estate wines and craft beers available to enjoy on the patio or in the lawn! Band plays 8-11pm Picnic-style fish or chicken dinner available 7-9pm Personal pizzas available after 9pm

Cobblestone Farm Winery 9th Annual Cheery Festival

Cobblestone Farm Winery & Vineyard, 5102 State Route 89, Romulus, New York, is hosting its 9th Annual Cherry Festival on June 22 & 23, 2013, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, rain or shine.  Enjoy sweet and sour cherry picking, food, wine, sweet treats,  a petting zoo/ carnival game corner, music by THE WORKS on Saturday (6/22) and by AGONAL RHYTHM  on Sunday (6/23), hay rides,  artisan cheese, delicious fresh-baked goods,  and arts & crafts vendors, offering such treasures as jewelry, soaps, candles, pottery, woodcrafts, fashion,  and garden items. Admission is free. Cobblestone Farm Winery is located on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. For more information, call 315-549-8797 or visit www.cobblestonefarmwinery.com.  

Roseland Waterpark Open for the Season

Roseland Waterpark Opens June 22nd for the Season!
This award-winning waterpark has been recongized by TripAdvior for winning the Certificate of Excellence!
Don't miss the fun! 
Visit the Roseland Waterpark's website for all the details. www.roselandwaterpark.com

End of School Cruise!

The Canandaigua Lady is congratulating students for finishing another year of school and celebrating the start of summer! Report Card Day: Buy One Adult Ticket, One Child Rides Free by bringing in their report card! $18 per Adult/ $13 Kids Under 12 2:30-4:00pm Call (585) 396-7350 to purchase your tickets!

Botanical Garden Highlights Tour

10:00 - 11:00 am Enjoy a guided tour through the Botanical Gardens and discover the beauty and diversity of our numerous theme gardens. Actual tour content will vary from week to week, depending on the plants, season, interests of the group, and whim of the docent. Every Saturday from June 15 through September 28.

Guided Bird Walk

Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 7:30 - 9:00 am Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free.

Animal Feeding

12:00 pm Check out our many animals! We feed our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Our staff of animal specialists will be available to answer your questions. General admission fees apply.

Monkey Run, Photo Walk

10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Monkey Run property, comprising more than 500 acres of natural beauty, is part of a long biological corridor extending along Fall Creek from the northeastern edge of Tompkins County to Cayuga Lake. This moderate-level hike will offer opportunities to learn some basic outdoor photography techniques, as well as a bit about the local plants and natural history. Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome. Some steep stair and slope climbing may be required. In addition to your camera, please bring a water bottle, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructor: Chris Kitchen, local photographer. Fee: $24; $20 members and Cornell students. Pre-registration required.

Showtime! Throw, Drop, Crash

2:00 pm See science in action with a special interactive presentation every Saturday. During June you can see Exhale (June 1), Student Built Science Exhibits (June 8), Life in Our Stream (June 15), Throw, Drop, Crash (June 22) and Fun With Physics (June 29). Showtime! is included with museum admission.

Cobblestone Farm Winery 9th Annual Cheery Festival

Cobblestone Farm Winery & Vineyard, 5102 State Route 89, Romulus, New York, is hosting its 9th Annual Cherry Festival on June 22 & 23, 2013, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, rain or shine.  Enjoy sweet and sour cherry picking, food, wine, sweet treats,  a petting zoo/ carnival game corner, music by THE WORKS on Saturday (6/22) and by AGONAL RHYTHM  on Sunday (6/23), hay rides,  artisan cheese, delicious fresh-baked goods,  and arts & crafts vendors, offering such treasures as jewelry, soaps, candles, pottery, woodcrafts, fashion,  and garden items. Admission is free. Cobblestone Farm Winery is located on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. For more information, call 315-549-8797 or visit www.cobblestonefarmwinery.com.  

It's All About Counrty

…at Glenora Wine Cellars!

5435 State Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837 
800-243-5513

www.glenora.com

Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GlenoraWineCellars

Sunday, June 23^rd, 2013 ~12:00-6:00pm

$10 per person ~ Kids 12 and under are Free

Join us for a wine & food festival, Country style!

Featuring:

• ·         Live entertainment by “Flint Creek” from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
• ·         Local vendors
• ·         Chef Orlando’s Smoke Fest of chicken BBQ, ribs, pork and all the country fixins

Starkey's Summer Series

Live Music 3-6

Karaoke Cruise on the Lady!

This summer the Canandaigua Lady is hosting a Karaoke Cruise every month June-September! Have fun with friends singing Karaoke out on Canandaigua Lake! $25 per Ticket 2:30-4:30pm (2 hours of fun!) Call (585) 396-7350 to purchase your tickets!

Arboretum Highlight Tour

10:00 - 11:00 am Enjoy a guided tour through the F.R. Newman Arboretum while visiting some of our stunning tree and shrub collections, and diverse ornamental garden plantings. Actual tour content will vary from week to week, depending on the plants, season, interests of the group, and whim of the docent. Every Sunday from June 16 through October 13. (Note: no tour on Sunday, September 22)

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

At 7:30 Neil Simon's irresistible comedy follows the story of Barney Cashman, a seafood restaurateur who is deep in the throes of a mounting midlife crisis. Bored with a humdrum existence and desperate for passion and adventure, he musters the courage to join the sexual revolution before it's too late. Finding his mother's apartment empty one day a week, he embarks on a series of attempts to seduce three eccentric women. This seminal work by America's favorite playwright brings together humanity and hilarity in a fun-filled, bumpy ride of self-discovery as Barney grapples with how to stop existing in order to start living.

Tactile Time: All the Colors of the Earth

10:30 am Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka and then create finger-paint masterpieces.

Stories in the Park

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Stories in the Park will be held each Tuesday from June 11 through August 27 at the Dewitt Park Farmers Market. This year, the program will be held in the northeast corner of the park. Children of all ages are welcome to attend however, the books and music presented are most appropriate for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, very wet, or hot conditions, the program will be held in the Library's Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Stories in the Park has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a grant from the Elmira Savings Bank.

Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace!

Kick off the summer season with the Rockwell Museum of Western Art and the popular Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace! This three-part series is the perfect after work, mid-week break! Cool off with delicious margaritas while enjoying live music and an amazing sunset with friends, family or coworkers. Museum members are free and not-yet-members are $10.  Advance reservations are required by5:00 p.m. the day before each event.  Three events are scheduled once a month, June through August, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 26 featuring Virgil Cain 
Celebrate summer with Virgil Cain at the first Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace of the season. Ever popular with regional audiences, Virgil's music is influenced by Billy Joel, Elton John, Coldplay, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews and John Mayer. 

July 24 featuring Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars

Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars features some of the best area jazz musicians, playing the wide variety of Latin jazz styles of salsa / mambo, cha cha cha, merengue, bolero, samba, and 6/8.  Twin Tiers Ballroom instructor, Monica Witt Meeks, will provide dance instruction to further enhance the celebration! Please join us!

August 21 featuring The John Manfredi Band

John Manfredi has been hailed as the most technically advanced guitarist on the local music scene. Joining him is Colin Gordon on saxophone, and Jim Rosati, Jr. on percussion for a unique blend of blues, and jazz and a rich assortment of pop, country and folk music. Twin Tiers Ballroom instructor, Monica Witt Meeks, will provide dance instruction to further enhance the celebration! Please join us!

Space is limited - Reservations are required and must be made by 5 p.m. the day before

Click here for reservations or 607-974-2333.

Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

GRAND-AM returns to The Glen for a weekend full of the best sports-car drivers in the world showcasing their talents on the twists and turns of Watkins Glen International!

Root beer Social Cruise on the Lady!

Friday, June 28th 2:30-4pm $20 per person Includes Root beer Float & Souvenir Glass! Call (585) 396-7350 to Purchase your Tickets! The Canandaigua Lady Docked at Steamboat Landing 205 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.steamboatlandingresort.com info@cdgalady.com

2013 Pub Night Season at Wagner Vineyards

Join us for live music on the patio every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day. $3 cover charge Friday June 28, 2013 - The Works (http://www.theworksband.net/) All Wagner estate wines and craft beers available to enjoy on the patio or in the lawn! Band plays 8-11pm Picnic-style fish or chicken dinner available 7-9pm Personal pizzas available after 9pm

Farm-to-Table Wine & Cooking Class Tour

Our wine and cooking class series is offered once each month throughout the year. This event includes an intimate wine tasting at a notable Finger Lakes winery, a local farm experience, and an intimate cooking class with regional chef Samantha Buyskes. Immerse yourself in the bounty of the Finger Lakes. On this one-of-a-kind culinary wine tour, you will create your own Finger Lakes meal from the ground up. We start our morning with a visit to a Finger Lakes working farm, such as one of the dairy With the goats at Lively Run Dairyfarms featured on the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail, or an organic produce farm. Here, you will tour and taste the bounty right from the source, and then enjoy it again later as an ingredient in your cooking class meal. You might even make some new animal friends along the way. Next, we make our way to Silver Thread Vineyards, you Enjoying Tank Samples at Sheldrake Point Vineyardswill enjoy a vineyard tour or winery experience with the owner that corresponds with the harvest. followed by their wine tasting paired with local cheese. - The group's favorite will be featured as part of your cooking class experience later in the afternoon. The tour culminates with a cooking class and meal experience with regional celebrity chef Samantha Buyskes. Alongside Chef Samantha, you will learn and discover the beauty of ingredients grown and locally Cooking with Chef Samantha Buyskessourced right here in the heart of the Finger Lakes. During the 3-hour class, you join Chef Samantha as she prepares and demonstrates the creation of a three-course meal featuring the local farm ingredients and wines experienced earlier in the tour. Enjoy the flavors of the Finger Lakes as you learn about preparation and cooking methods, shopping tips, and the magic behind the wonderful regional food of our area. The theme and menu of the class changes each month. Join us for this very special tour series, expand your mind, palate and skills as you indulge in the wonders of the Finger Lakes. With only 12 seats available for each date, this tour sells out each month, so make sure to book early to ensure your place at the table! 2013 Event Dates: March 30 August 10 April 20 September 28 May 4 October 19 June 29 November 16 July 20 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tours depart from Ithaca Tour Price: $135 per person (includes all tasting and cooking class fees). Gratuity not included.

Exploring Wine: Pinot Grigio

Learn about this varietal and taste a selection of Pinot Grigios from the FLX and beyond! Join winemaker Lou Damiani 2-4pm, your sure to have a great time! Purchase tickets: http://www.damianiwineshop.com/events/exploring-wine-series-pinot-grigio-june-29th.html $25/person, 25 person limit

Ride For Heart Health

Date:	Sat, Jun 29, 2013
Time	8:00 AM
Venue:	658 Lake Road, King Ferry NY (King Ferry Winery)
Contact:	Chris Couch
Phone:	800-439-5271
Email:	info@treleavenwines.com

Join us in fighting sudden cardiac arrest!  

Start location:  Treleavan Winery, 658 Lake Road, King Ferry N.Y. 13081
Check in: 8:00 a.m.
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Distances: 27 mile
                47 mile course

Ride Fee: $35.

Donations: checks for any amount can be made payable  to Cayuga Heart Institute and mailed to Treleaven Winery, Att; Ride for Heart Health, 658 Lake Road, King Ferry, N.Y 13081

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OVER TO PARTICIPATE & NEED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON EVENT DAY.

Included with Ride fee:  Registered participants receive a commemorative gift, a chicken barbeque lunch, and a free wine tasting. In addition you will receive other coupons including a certificate for a free class at the TEAM BROFIT GYM (a $10 value).  You will also be given a free entry into a raffle for a beautiful Finger Lakes pendant donated by the Mickey Roof at the Jewel Box.

 Click here to Register- Ride-for-Heart-Health-Registration

After the ride stay to enjoy a fun filled afternoon of Live Music for our 1st ever Summer Open House.

More Details and updates are available on the event's Facebook page

4th Annual Winestock NY 2013

Award-winning music, wine, food and much more are back, for the 4th Annual Winestock NY, Saturday, June 29 from noon to 5 pm at the gorgeous, pastoral venue of Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, 623 Lerch Road, near Geneva. Dance to bands, including Thousands of One Austin Dooley, Bob & Dee, and Push playing on two stages on the expansive property or relax, next to manicured vineyards overlooking Seneca Lake, and listen to the music. You can bring a lawn chair but no need to bring anything else. For the admission you can taste award-winning wines from dozens of New York wineries. Wine will also be sold by the glass and bottle. You can eat wine ice cream and artisan food from Seneca Smokehouse and others while you browse local craft displays. Or choose a chair massage! “Community Connections” is new, this year, to Winestock NY. FLX Young Professionals, The Vino and the Beast 5kRun, and the Seneca County Farm Bureau Ag Master Kiosk will be there. Representatives will answer questions about FLXYP and the Obstacle Run, and you can ‘test your mind’ at the interactive Ag Kiosk. General admission is $20 and includes the wine tasting and a collector’s wine glass. A $10 designated-driver ticket is admission only. For discount on advance tickets and more information go to: www.winestockny.org and use promo code: savethegrapes. Sponsored by the non-profit New York Wine Industry Association, Winestock NY raises money and awareness for the future of New York wine and rural economies. Additional sponsors are: Rebecca Reisinger Insurance, Waterloo Container, Stork Insurance, Farm Credit East, Farm Family Insurance, Crop Protection Services, LNB Banking, Label gallery, Viatran, and Seneca Meadows.

Starkey's Summer Series

Live Music 3-6