Corning's Gaffer District
Events & Happenings
Events & Happenings is distributed weekly to businesses, residents, visitors and local and regional media partners.  For more information on guidelines and submission requirements, please contact mike@gafferdistrict.com or call (607) 937-6292 x108. 
Zumba-thon!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
4:00pm to 6:00pm
 
The Corning Lioness Club, in association with Snap Fitness, inivites you to Zumba-thon, Saturday, June 12th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Snap Fitness Studio (70 W. Market St.).  Learn more about and participate in Zumba - a program that fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves that will blow you away!
 
Tickets are just $10.00 - act now, as a limited number is available.  All proceeds will benefit The Children's Miracle Network at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.  For more information or tickets, please contact Michelle Anderson at (607) 937-5287, Snap Fitness at 82 W. Market Street or (607) 973-2888 or contact a Corning Lioness Club member.
"Tom Gardner - The Lake Effect" and "The Process - Start to Finish"
On exhibit through June 11, 2010
 
West End Gallery announces the opening of two new exhibits: Featured in the Main Gallery is "Tom Gardner-The Lake Effect", a collection of new work, including many paintings of the Finger Lakes Region as well as other landscape and figurative work from Gardner's travels over the past year . Showcased in the Upstairs Gallery is a second exhibit, "The Process - Start to Finish," featuring work by several West End Gallery artists. Displayed with their artwork will be sketches, studies, references and/or photos of the process of creating their art.
 
A group exhibit "The Process-Start to Finish" will be shown in the Upstairs Gallery and will feature new work by several West End Gallery artists. The process of art has always been of interest to visitors to the gallery, including collectors, students, and other artists. This exhibit will give some insight into the steps involved in the artists' creative process.
West End Gallery represents more than 30 artists, some nationally known, some emerging artists. Most of the artists exhibiting with West End Gallery live and work in Upstate New York and Northern PA.
 
Current and past exhibits may be viewed online at www.westendgallery.net. Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs.10-5:30, Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5 beginning May 1st.
For more information, contact West End Gallery, 12 W. Market Street, Corning, NY 14830. (607) 936-2011 or email info@westendgallery.net.  
Visit the new blog at www.westendtalk.wordpress.com.
Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday, June 19, 2010
11:00am to 12:00pm AND  1:00pm to 2:00pm
 
Dig in the Dirt Dessert with Dad for Father's Day!   Wegmans Corning invites you to the next "Kids in the Kitchen," on Saturday, June 19th.  Two sessions are available - at 11am and 1pm, and each will allow kids to create two delicious recipes - Mango Peach Salsa and Dirt Pudding!  This program engages children and parents in the preparation and trial of foods that are fun to eat. 
 
Participation is only $5 per child.  Tickets are available at the service desk.  For more information, please call (607) 937-8346.
Horse Looks @ The ARTS
On exhibit through June 30, 2010
The ARTS 
 
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS) announces the opening of Horse Looks, a solo exhibit by Rod Reynolds of Elmira, NY.  The exhibit is on display June 4 - 30, 2010, in The Spotlight Gallery @ The ARTS, 32 West Market Street in Corning.

In his artist statement, Reynolds writes, "Artistically I paint a variety of subjects, buildings, people, animals, birds, and landscapes. Horses are of particular interest to me. Horses can be so powerful but yet seem to have such a gentle nature and a unique way of relating to people. I think it is that 'Powerful Gentleness' that attracts me to them as subjects." 
Reynolds captures the complex spirit of the horse in his work.  By using beautifully stunning colors and unique textures along with the sensitivity to his subject matter, Reynolds creates artwork that holds the viewers attention. 

The Spotlight Gallery @ The ARTS is open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.  For more information about the exhibit, please contact The ARTS by phone (607) 962-5871 x223 or email infoARTS@eARTS.org.  Visit The ARTS online at www.eARTS.org.
First Fridays @ Rockwell Museum
Select dates in 2010 (see below)
5:00pm to 7:00pm
 

Begin each month in a unique and stylish atmosphere at First Fridays: Connect with the Rockwell

 

Kick off your weekend with an insider's look into the Rockwell Museum's fine art collection while enjoying Finger Lakes wine and cheese tastings.  Relax in the breathtaking ambiance of the Rockwell Museum of Western Art with friends both old and new.  First Fridays is free and open to the public.

 

Just a few steps from the Museum, continue your evening in Corning's Gaffer District by enjoying the unique dining experiences offered in the District.

 

For the summer months of June, July, and August, First Fridays will be dedicated to serving young families.  The young and young-at-heart are invited to participate in a variety of drop-in family activities.  Admission and activities are free of charge. 

 

Friday, July 2 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, August 6 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, September 3 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, October 1 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, November 5 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, December 3 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

 

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Enchanted @ Exhibit A
On exhibit through July 10, 2010
 
EXHIBIT A presents: Candice Gawne: Enchanted, May 27 - July 10, 2010.  'Enchanted' opens the weekend of Corning's inaugural GlassFest.  A reception is set to take place Friday, May 28 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM and will be part of the Finger Lakes Wine & Craft Beer Tastings on Market Street that evening.  Exhibit A has special GlassFest hours scheduled for May 29 & 30, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days.
 
Candice Gawne's illuminated sculptures will be exhibited in a darkened gallery. Gawne's work is imbibed with the magic of color and light. And while reminiscent of the natural world, is a fantastical visual experience.
 
Also at Exhibit A, new works by Anne Gant, who currently lives in the Netherlands. Gant blows and works hot glass and while it is still screaming hot, burns it into paper which destroys the glass.  She is a glass artist but her works on paper contain no glass. Instead each is a visual record of something that is no longer there.
 
A series of precious yet cage-like glass houses by Rochester area artist Mahine Rattonsey, examine the homes and situations people choose to exist in.  UK artist Jaqueline Cooley's kiln formed glass pieces are rewarding forays into pattern and color.  Nancy Sutcliffe also of the UK presents exquisite engraved glass that features gold leaf and distinctive figurative imagery. Corning's own Dan Mirer is showing his 'ladybug' bowls. Mirer, known for his technical versatility, develops glass forms that are at once classic and innovative.
Exhibit A is located upstairs in the Pure Design Buliding, 39-41 East Market Street, Corning NY. Regular gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 10-4:00 PM.  In addition, there are many unannounced hours. Interested parties can also call (607) 259-1008 to visit the gallery by appointment.
"Solitaire" and "Inspirations"
On exhibit through July 16, 2010

West End Gallery announces the opening of its newest exhibit "Solitaire" featuring a new collection of paintings by Martin A. Poole of Corning, NY. Showcased in the Upstairs Gallery will be a group exhibit - "Inspirations" featuring several West End Gallery artists. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, June 17th from 5:00-7:30pm.  Music will be performed by A.M.A. Flute Trio. The event is free and open to the public.
 
Martin Poole has gained national recognition as an artist and has exhibited in many galleries across the U.S. In addition to being represented by West End Gallery for 31 years, Poole exhibits regularly at Rodger LaPelle Galleries in Philadelphia, PA and at The Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA.  He has been featured in Artists Magazine and American Art Collector Magazine. Locally he has exhibited at One Seventy One Cedar Arts Center, the Arnot Art Museum, and the Rockwell Museum of Western Art.
 
Poole's work may be seen regularly at West End Gallery.  His collection of new work will be on exhibit in
the Main Gallery through July 16th.West End Gallery represents more than 30 artists, some nationally known, some emerging artists. Most of the artists exhibiting with the gallery live and work in Upstate New York and Northern PA.
 
"Inspirations", a group exhibit, may be seen in the Upstairs Gallery.  The featured artists will provide written support for their work which will give the viewer a little more insight as to what was in the artist's mind in the creation of their artwork.
 
Current and past exhibits may be viewed online at www.westendgallery.net. Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs.10-5:30, Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5 beginning May 1st.
For more information, contact West End Gallery, 12 W. Market Street, Corning, NY 14830. (607) 936-2011 or email info@westendgallery.net.  
Visit the new blog at www.westendtalk.wordpress.com.
Scheduled Events
Zumba-thon!
New Exhibits @ West End Gallery
Kids in the Kitchen
Horse Looks
First Fridays
Enchanted @ Exhibit A
Solitaire & Inspirations
Live Music
Every Friday
 8:00pm - 11:00pm
 
 For the complete list of entertainment and events at the Radisson Hotel Corning, please click HERE.
Live Music
The Cellar
19 W. Market St.
 
Friday, June 11th
Vinyl Roots!
9:00pm - 12:00am

Saturday, June 12th
KRTS
 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Friday, June 18th
Big Mean Sound Machine
9:00pm - 12:00am

Saturday, June 19th
Lo Cornejo
9:00pm - 12:00am

Friday, June 25th
Whiskey Creek
9:00pm - 12:00am

Saturday, June 26th
Kevin Kole
9:00pm - 12:00am
Entertainment
The Site Cyber & Bar Grill 
65-69 Bridge St.

Saturday, June 12th
DJ Wildside & Karaoke
9:00pm - 1:00am

Saturday, June 19th
DJ Strangebrew
9:00pm - 1:00am

Saturday, June 26th
DJ Wildside & Karaoke
9:00pm - 1:00am

Every Wednesday
Trivia with Bulldog Bob
8:00pm - 10:00pm
 
Every Friday
"Better Beer Boys"
Free Beer Tasting
4:00pm
Wine Tasting
Bottles & Corks 
130 West Market St.
 
Every Friday
4:00pm - 7:00pm
 
Every Saturday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
 
Check out the weekly schedule for the most updated list of visiting wineries!
 
For more information, please call
 (607) 936-2222.
Live Music
Cafe London
73 E. Market St.
 
Every Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm 
 
Burt Sal 
on Piano 
 
Live Music
Tony R's Steak and Seafood 
2 E. Market St.
 
Every Friday and Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm 
 
Charlie Keefover
on Piano 
 
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 Corning Museum of Glass
 
Glass Gardens Bloom at The Corning Museum of Glass
 
EVENT DETAILS
 
Explore two stunning exhibitions, go on a Garden Gallery Hunt through the Museum's collection, watch live glass demos (all day, every day!), find delicate glass flowers and butterflies for sale in the GlassMarket, and much more.  As always, kids and teens, 19 and under receive free admission!
 
For a complete list of exhibitions, events, and programs, please visit
www.cmog.org.
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 Rockwell Museum of Western Art
 
Kids Rock at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art!  Approach the art with hands-on daily family activities. The Museum Trading Post offers great shopping! Discover the "Best of the West in the East!"  Kids & Teens FREE! (19 & under).   
 
The Museum offers a special $3.00 admission rate to local residents who live in areas where the zip codes begin with 148, 149, or 169.  For a  full list of fall and winter activities, please visit www.rockwellmuseum.org