By Stella Maris

Where: Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities
When: Wednesday, March 17th

The Sister of St. Francis celebrate 150 Years in the diocese of Syracuse, 1860-2010

Help us celebrate this special “wearin’ of the green” Feast!  Join us for dinner and some beautiful Celtic Harp music.  Back by popular demand will be professional harpist Gail Lyons to entertain.  Chef Brian will provide our guests with an authentic Irish dinner, served at 6:00 PM, followed by the music of Gail Lyons in our chapel.

Menu: corned beef, ham, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, Irish soda bread, assorted beverages, and a very special Irish dessert!

We hope you can join us!  Reservation are required; an offering of $20 per person is requested.

-The Sisters and Staff of Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center

Contributed by Rita Trent / Creekside Books & Coffeehouse

Whether you are looking for a relaxing night of music played by one of our local talents, a poetry reading, wine & cheese event, children’s book reading event or more – Creekside Books & Coffeehouse is where it’s all at! See the December events they are offering below.

POETRY & MUSIC
Thursday, December 3rd, 7-9pm
Dusty Pascal & Michael Jennings. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. Free

MUSIC
Friday, December 4th, 7:30pm
Dave Ball. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. Skaneateles. Free.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Saturday, September 12 – Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Meeting
Creekside Books is hosting the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 pm. JASNA is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writings. If you are interested in sharing Jane Austen writings with others, please plan to attend this special meeting. Free Registration. Call 685-0379

Tuesday, September 15th – Cleopatra’s Daughter & Treasure Hunt
Creekside Books is one of fifty independent bookstores across the country participating in a treasure hunt in celebration of Michelle Moran’s latest novel for middle readers, Cleopatra’s Daughter.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 PM – “Kick Off” Event for Creekside Book Club  Creekside and Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) have joined forces for a spectacular season!

In conjunction with The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series, we are introducing a “NEW” Book Club featuring the lecture series. Join us as we read the featured authors books together, discuss them at our book club meetings at Creekside and then organize an evening in Syracuse to attend the coinciding lecture at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Creekside Books & Coffee is a proud media sponsor and book vendor for the series

Contributed by: Skaneateles Festival

Thursday, August 27

R. Nathaniel Dett Follow Me, Somebody’s Knockin’ at My Door, Zion Hallelujah, Hymn to Parnassus, God Understands
Leonard Bernstein Suite from West Side Story for clarinet and piano
Michael Torke Corner in Manhattan
Dvorák String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96, “American”

David Ying and Elinor Freer, cello and piano; Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet; Elinor Freer, piano; Jupiter String Quartet; John Novacek, piano; Derrick Smith, baritone

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Contributed by: Skaneateles Festival

Thursday, August 20
Handel from: Jephtha, HMV. 79, Waft her, angels, through the skies
Mendelssohn Auf flugeln des gesanges
Mendelssohn Der Mond
Mendelssohn Ventianisches Gondellied
Haydn String Quartet No. 1 in G Major, Op. 76
Mendelssohn String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87

Michael Larco, viola; Adam Neiman, piano; Parker Quartet; Robert Swensen, tenor

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Contributed by: Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

Fall is a season of vivid colors—red, orange, gold and russet. Coupled with events such as the Labor Day races and parade, Seafood Jazzfest and art studio tours and exhibitions, they paint a not-to-be-missed landscape of Skaneateles.

“September and October are among the best months to visit,” says Susan Dove, executive director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. “The area’s natural beauty is unsurpassed at this time of year, there’s something to do almost every weekend, and shops will be offering special savings throughout the fall.”

Visitors can enjoy the local color through a variety of recurring events: farmers markets (Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at the Skaneateles Community Center and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, 40 Fennell St., through mid-October), U.S. Mailboat cruises (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Sept. and dinner cruises (Tuesday-Sunday, 5-8 p.m., through Sept. 30),

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Excerpt below from: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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“The Skaneateles Festival was born on the back porch of the Robinson family’s stately home on Skaneateles Lake. Thirty years later, the highlight of the festival, among the talented artists it attracts, remains the lakeside setting at the Robinson estate, known as Brook Farm.

“The house is kind of the nerve center of the festival,” says Elinor Freer, the Eastman School of Music assistant professor who, with colleague David Ying (of the Ying Quartet), serves as artistic director.

That setting allows the festival — which opens Wednesday — to keep close to its roots while expanding its reputation.”

Contributed by: Teresa Vitale / Skaneateles Artisans

Skaneateles Artisans is proud to welcome two prestigious artist from the Roycrofters At large Association. The works of Howard Lehning and Thomas Kegler will be on display for the month of August.
With Live music by : Louis Nocilly’s “Jazzitude”
The gallery offers off-street parking and accepts major credit cards.
First Friday August 7, 2009, from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Visit their website at www.skaneatelesartisans.com. For more information, call 315-685-8580.

Contact person:
Teresa Vitale
315-689-5037
email:  tvitale1@twcny.rr.com

Contributed by: Skaneateles Festival

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Week One: Musical Memories

Although the Skaneateles Festival is only 30 years young, our audiences treasure our rich musical traditions. Join us for a look back at the early years of the Festival, spotlighting performers and music heard in our first seasons.

Wednesday, August 12 – Workshops for Music Students
Thursday, August 13 - Musical Memories – Part I
Friday, August 14 – Musical Memories – Part II
Saturday, August 15 – Musical Memories at Brook Farm