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. 
Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Saturday, July 10 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, July 11 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm 
Heron Creek Cards & Gifts
 
You're invited to the 6th anniversary on Market St.celebration and fund raiser at Heron Creek Cards & Gifts, 26 E. Market Street in Corning.  Please join us as we mark this occasion!  SPECIAL GUESTS WIIL BE HERE - SURE TO MAKE YOU SMILE!  Enjoy complimentary summer beverages and enter our drawing for gift certificates.  10% of weekend sales will be donated to Paradise Garden Animal Haven.
 
For additional information, please call (607) 937-9314.
Enchanted @ Exhibit A
On exhibit through July 10, 2010
 
EXHIBIT A presents: Candice Gawne: Enchanted, May 27 - July 10, 2010.
 
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.
Welcome Home @ The ARTS
On exhibit through August 3, 2010
The ARTS 
 
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS) announces the opening of Welcome Home, a solo exhibit by Bill Boland of Corning, NY.  The exhibit is on display July 7 - August 3, 2010, in The Spotlight Gallery @ The ARTS, 32 West Market Street in Corning.  An opening reception will take place Thursday, July 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  The reception is free and open to the public. 

Boland is a pointillism artist who has been painting in this style for 12 years.  This will be his first solo exhibit, and he is thrilled to have the opportunity.  In his artist statement, Boland writes, "My faith is in my art. It is a faith in mankind. Faith in God. I believe in miracles. They say that those who believe in miracles have them. That seems to be the way it works."
 
The Spotlight Gallery @ The ARTS is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  For more information about the exhibit, please contact The ARTS by phone 607.962.5871 x223 or email infoARTS@eARTS.org.  For more information about The ARTS, please visit www.eARTS.org
"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. 
 
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.
Kids In The Kitchen
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00am
Wegmans
 

Wegmans offers its next session in the Kids In The Kitchen series on Saturday, July 17th at 10:00am at the Corning location, 24 S. Bridge Street.
 
The theme of this month's session is Ice Cream Social.  Since preparation involves making ice cream from scratch, children are asked to bring mittens or gloves.  Cost is $5 per person and tickets can be purchased at the service desk.
 
For more information, please contact Wegmans at (607) 937-8346.
Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
 

Each summer, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art hosts a three-part Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace series. The event is free to Museum members and $10 for not-yet-members.  Due to requirements set forth by the New York State Liquor Authority as well as building capacity considerations, reservations must be made by 5:30pm the day before the event. To make a reservation, please call 607.974.2333 or email andrukatk@rockwellmuseum.org. For non-members, the cost of the event is $10 and is payable at the door.

 
2010 Summer Schedule
July - Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace
Featuring Top Shelf
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
 
August - Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace
FeaturingThe Lucky Ducks
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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, 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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Scheduled Events
Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Enchanted @ Exhibit A
Welcome Home
Solitaire & Inspirations
Kids In The Kitchen
Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace
First Fridays
Live Music
Holmes' Plate
54 W. Market St.
 
 BBQ & Blues
Saturday, July 17th
7:00pm - 11:00pm
 Enjoy BBQ specials, frozen Red Cat and specialty Southern Cuisine.  Music by Art Hofsteter & Noah Fell.
 
Every Friday
 9:00pm to 1:00am
Music with TJ the DJ from GEM 98.7 
 
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
Every Friday
 8:00pm - 11:00pm
 
 For the complete list of entertainment and events at the Radisson Hotel Corning, please click HERE.
Entertainment
The Site Cyber & Bar Grill 
65-69 Bridge St.

Every Wednesday
Trivia with Bulldog Bob
8:00pm - 10:00pm
 
Every Friday
"Better Beer Boys"
Free Beer Tasting
4:00pm
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