By: Editor
Skaneateles songwriter/singer John will play acoustic guitar and perform original songs, classics by the Beatles, and songs by contemporary artists. John is a senior at Skaneateles High School and will attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall.
Skaneateles HS students volunteering for “Mission of Miracles,” a medical program serving El Salvador, will sell t-shirts at the event to raise money for this worthy cause.
Check out John’s Skaneateles Talk People Page.
Creekside Books & Coffee is hosting a children’s party on Saturday, May 15th at 10:30 AM. This is a NEW TIME for children’s events!
The event, “Come to a Garden Party,” will feature a reading from Kevin Henke’s book My Garden. An adorable coloring and seed planting activity featuring Mr. Potato Head is included!
The snack for this garden party will be edible dirt with gummy worms.
Please call the bookstore at 685-0379 in advance to reserve a spot. $5.00 Registration Fee.
Next month’s Children’s Party “Summer Time Fun” is scheduled for Saturday, June 19th at 10:30 AM.
Nurse Megan FitzGerald shares her experiences working in “Haiti, After the Quake” at Creekside Books & Coffee on Thursday, May 6th at 7:00 PM.
Pediatric nurse practitioner and local resident, Megan FitzGerald, shares her experiences working with two different non-governmental organization in Haiti providing disaster relief and medical care to victims of the earthquake. Members of the community have asked how they can help so Megan and Creekside Books & Coffee are working together to provide a presentation and slide show to describe the situation in Haiti and discuss ways that residents can help.
Megan was a member of Crudems first trauma team in to treat victims of the earthquake at Hopital Sacre Coeur in Milot, 90 miles north of Port-au-Prince. Earthquake victims were brought in by the US Navy, Coastguard and the French. She moved on to Project Hope on board of the USNA Comfort Ship which is a 1,000 bed floating hospital I the harbor of Port-au-Prince.
She will return for a third trip to the USS Comfort, another Navy hospital ship anchored off the coast of Haiti. Her photos from her trips show the dire circumstances that many Haitians endured. “Ninety percent of the children had traumatic injuries,” Megan said. “They weren’t scrapes. Buildings had been falling on these little kids.” Many children died because they were unable to receive care in time. After everything she’d seen, Megan faced a simple choice, “You give in to despair, or you try to save more children.”
For more information, please view an article printed by Sean Kirst in the Post Standard on Feb. 10, 2010. “Suffering of little children pulls her back” (to Haiti).
http://www.syracuse.com/kirst/index.ssf/2001/02/suffering_of_little_children_p.html
SATURDAY, May 1st. MUSIC: Jon Peterson’s Song Writer’s Night. 7:30-9:30PM
THURSDAY, May 6th. SEMINAR: Meghan Fitzgerald, “Haiti Presentation, Her Story.” 7:00PM
FRIDAY, May 7th. MUSIC: Dave Ball. 7:30-9:30PM
SATURDAY, May 8th. AUTHOR: Tom Clarke, “A Garden of Love.” 1:00PM
SATURDAY, May 8th. Creekside will be selling books for an Amy Dickinson event at the Springside Inn in Auburn. “Tea, Conversation and Book Signing”. Event begins at 2:00PM.
SATURDAY, May 8th. MUSIC: Bob Lyna. 7:30-9:30PM
FRIDAY, May 14th. MUSIC: Jane Zell. 7:30-9:30PM
SATURDAY, May 15th. Children’s Party: 10:30AM-11:30AM. “Come to a Garden Party,” will feature a reading from Kevin Henke’s book My Garden. An adorable coloring and seed planting activity featuring Mr. Potato Head is included! The snack for this garden party will be edible dirt with gummy worms. Please call ahead to register. There is a $5 fee and the party is recommended for children ages 5 and up.
THURSDAY, May 20th. MUSIC: Open Mic with Joanne Perry. 7:00-8:30PM
FRIDAY, May 21st. MUSIC: John Buterbough. 7:30-9:30PM
SATURDAY, May 22nd. MUSIC: The Barrigar Brothers. 7:30-9:30PM. Cover charge of $8 for 1 ticket and $15 for 2
FRIDAY, May 28th. MUSIC: Two Feet Short. 7:30-9:30PM
SATURDAY, May 29th. MUSIC: Sloppy Joes. 7:30-9:30PM
April is National Poetry Month and Creekside Books & Coffee has planned a special evening honoring local poets at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 28th.
“It’s always exciting to spotlight the work of local poets. Plus, the addition of students from State Street reciting poems from teacher Janet Fagel’s program makes this an event that you won’t want to miss,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books & Coffee.
State Street School teacher Janet Fagel will bring her current and former students to recite poetry from their annual “Poetry on Parade” program. Mrs. Fagel won the “Friend of Poetry Award” by the American Pen Women last spring in honor of her five-year poetry program. Sennett poet Bobbie Panek focuses on the musical quality of language and the interplay of words and thoughts. She recently published her first collection of poems, Morning Walks Zen Meditations. Singer songwriter and poet Michael Jennings has published five collections of poetry. His poetry has won numerous prizes and awards including a CAPS grant from NYS. Former Skaneateles English teacher Elizabeth Patton has published poetry and articles in several professional journals, literary magazines, anthologies and newspapers.
Creekside Books & Coffee is located at 35 Fennell Street in Skaneateles. The bookstore is the only retail store in the village selling new hardcover and paperback books as well as toys, gifts, greeting cards and other merchandise. The coffeehouse features the freshest roasted coffee in town, a light fare menu, live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a pleasant atmosphere to relax and enjoy.
Local Skaneateles author Tom Clarke will be signing his latest book A Garden of Love at the Creekside Books & Coffee on May 8th at 1:00pm. The book is based on the flowers in the Gethsemane Prayer Garden at Faith Chapel in Onondaga Hill. The discussion will center around that garden and the writing of the book. The book uses flowers and scripture to reveal the deep love and beauty of Jesus Christ.
Here is an excerpt from the book about the forget-me-not flower:
“The forget-me-not is one of the few perennials in northern climates that have true light-blue flowers with complimentary light green leaves. Standing only as tall as one’s ankles with tiny flowers that are as delicate as fine lace, it somehow brings thoughts of a properly set table with exquisite tea, chocolate-raspberry truffles for two, and pleasing conversations. On that table are delicately decorated china plates, white linen napkins and a silver candlestick that emits enough light so that the intimacy of the moment may be enjoyed. Oh how great is our Lord!
The delicate forget-me-not radiates a certain happiness and contentment” “Please stay here just a little longer, I so appreciate our time together.” It seems to say with all sincerity, “Can you tell me about…,” and so the conversation goes on for a while longer.
Intimacy may be one of the hardest concepts to describe, possibly because it is so profound. Intimate conversations can ensue, yet no audible sounds would necessarily be spoken. In it are the heartaches, the joys, the successes and failures of our children, our hopes, trials, pains, and yes of course our love.
Intimacy may be with a spouse, a parent, some other relative, or a best friend. The most intimate of relationship is intended to be with our Lord.”
Included with the book is a free greeting card with a photo of a rose, allowing the book to be given as a gift.
Thursday, April 15th 7:00-8:30PM
MUSIC: Acoustic Open Mic with Joanne Perry, Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free
Friday, April 16th.7:30-9:30PM
MUSIC: Julie Howard. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free
Saturday, April 17th, 1:00PM
Children’s Party, “Spring Has Sprung!” Registration required. Creekside Bookstore, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, $5.00 Fee
MUSIC: Barrigar Brothers. 7:30-9:30PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles. $8 for 1 ticket, $15 for 2
Thursday, April 22. 7:00-8:30PM
MUSIC: Great Chernesky.Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free
Friday, April 23rd. 7:30-9:30PM
MUSIC: The Milkweeds. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free
Saturday, April 24th. 7:30-9:30PM
MUSIC: Sloppy Joes. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free
Wednesday, April 28th.7:00PM
AUTHOR: Poetry Program. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free.
Friday, April 30th.7:30-9:30PM
MUSIC: Gsus Forth. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, Free
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For more information regarding Creekside Books & Coffee Inc., visit their website at http:// www.creeksidecoffeehouse.com or contact Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles, NY 13152; Tel: 315-685-0379; Email:erika@creeksidebooks.com.
By Rita Trenti / Creekside Books & Coffee
Creekside Books & Coffee will be hosting a book signing event on Saturday April 10, at 1 PM, featuring Tim Green, Skaneateles resident, author and the “Renaissance Man” of sports as he has been named by both Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times. This event will celebrate the upcoming baseball season by featuring Tim’s new middle reader book, Rivals, scheduled for release on March 23, 2010. In this gripping sequel to his middle reader book, Baseball Great, Green delivers a hard-hitting look at what some teams will do to win.
At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Tim and have him sign a personal message on their books. He will also treat his fans to a special reading of excerpts from Rivals. We know Tim’s middle reader fans have been anxiously awaiting the release of this sequel and they will not be disappointed by Rivals or by this event, says Creekside owner Erika L. Davis. Copies of both Baseball Great and Rivals will be available for purchase at this event.
Continue reading...By Eileen Flanagan
Author Eileen Flanagan will be speaking at Creekside Books and Coffee in Skaneateles on March 14 at 2pm about her new book, The Wisdom to Know the Difference: When to Make a Change and When to Let Go. Praised by the Dalai Lama and other notable writers, the book explores how to apply the message of the Serenity Prayer, accepting the things we cannot change, and changing those we can.
Flanagan has been traveling widely since the book’s release by Tarcher/Penguin in September 2009. She is thrilled to return to Skaneateles, where she has visited friends on vacation for a number of years. She will also be leading a retreat at Stella Maris retreat center during the weekend of March 12-14.
By Rita Trenti, Creekside Books & Coffee
March “Live Music” Line-Up
Friday and Saturday “Live at Creekside” 7:30-9:30 PM
Coffeehouse is open until 11:00 PM on “Live” Nights
Thursday “Live at Creekside” 7:00-8:30 PM
Thursday, March 4th — Doolittle & Bone ““ There were here for “WinterFest” and are back by for another great night of music!
Friday, March 5th — Dave “Marchiano” Ball. Celebrate Art & Music during First Friday!
March 6th — Joanne Perry & Unstoppable Gentlemen- New songs and covers for an unstoppable night of music!
Thursday, March 11th — Kelly McDonald & Jared Mulcahy – from elementary school through high school, they have won awards and the hearts of the community!
Friday, March 12th — Jane Murlin- Back by popular demand for a second show!
Saturday, March 13th — Jon Peterson’s Song Writers Night- Jon always brings musicians with thought-provoking lyrics!
Sunday, March 14th — Loren Barrigar & Dan Bliss. Special night at Coffeehouse with Loren and good friend, Dan Bliss, who is back in town for one night!
Thursday, March 18th “Open Mic Night” Hosted by Joanne Perry ““- Come listed to new music by up and coming musicians!
Friday, March 19th “The Barrigar Brothers”- Join us for one of the best nights every month at “Live at Creekside!”
Saturday, March 20th “The Collective“ There is a lot of talent at our high school. Come see why!
Thursday, March 25th — Domicolo Barlow Band First time at “Live” and they promise to entertain as well as play music we all want to hear!
Friday, March 26th — Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll. Beautiful voice and expert guitar play means a great night at “Live!”
Saturday, March 27 — Sloppy Joes Rock the Coffeehouse with Syracuse Band!
Note: March 14 & 19 “Live” $8 per person, $15 for two
