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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Whitwood and Friends in free Concert, October 15
photo by Brian OglesbeeWhat’s the perfect start for this year’s Ridgewalk weekend? Connect with the hills of Allegany County through the songs and melodies of Rick Whitwood’s music. His home-written, hand-crafted songs stand up to anyone’s melodies from “Living the Hard Way” to “Old Man Jones.” Whitwood ‘s songs knit Wellsville’s stories to all small towns and wrap his lyrics around people like grandma’s quilt on a cool evening.
Now Whitwood spends his days on Main Street at the Music Alley where people can pick up a T-Shirt, harmonica, guitar or any number of things related to making or loving music. Interesting people stop in at the Music Alley, drawn by the creativity of Rick or George Cretekos, to find a practice pad, take lessons or arrange gigs. Whitwood’s store has the personality of his clientele and while in it he told me about his music.
As a teen, Whitwood was the little kid in the neighborhood and family. Older cousins belonged to bands and after Rick watched them practice he was hooked. He started earning cash so he could get a $70 electric guitar at Rice’s Music Store on Main Street. The cash came in three ways: sweeping up at Whitwood Motors; helping with deliveries at Mallory TVs; and (“the most lucrative”) playing poker with friends from school.
Whitwood got the guitar and then went on to save for an amp while he worked out how to play. He had some lessons and picked up pointers from the older kids at school. Eventually he was playing guitar in a rock band, Jack Frost, with some other 10th to 12th graders and, get this, sometimes people actually paid them to play.
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The other guys in Jack Frost moved out of the area and on to other things while Whitwood developed a bifurcated musical career. Since 1988, he’s played cover songs with Zoar when gigs call for dancin’ music but he’s continued to write his own. When he can play his original music for listening groups, then he plays as Rick Whitwood and Friends.
He wrote his first song at about age 15 but it wasn’t anything he kept. Most of his first songs were written about being in a band or playing music. As a teen he wrote “Living the Hard Way,” a song he considers to be one of his best. It’s about growing up in a rural area and learning from family and from life.
“Living the Hard Way” is one of the songs you’ll hear on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Nancy A Howe Auditorium at the Library when the Allegany Arts Association recognizes local talent and sponsors Rick Whitwood and Friends. The Arts Association’s mission is to encourage all manner of the arts as well as public access to art so they are offering this concert, free, to the community. Whitwood said that the show will be for all ages and hopes that folks will bring their kids.
Performing as his friends will be George Cretekos and Roger Carlin. George was a percussionist in high school but let his music slide while pursuing his career but in about 2004 he and Whitwood got together. Cretekos was interested in doing occasional gigs but not as a member of a cover band. He was also interested in recording music and had all the equipment needed to do that. And (maybe this should have been first) Cretekos thinks that Whitwood’s lyrics deserve a wide audience.
Whitwood’s CD, Desperate Hours, was recorded in the Cretekos home on Riverside Drive in Wellsville. Since that time both the Cretekos family and the recording equipment moved. Now there’s a recording studio in the basement of the Music Alley. Cretekos plays, and sometimes sings a bit, in live performances and they are working on a second CD – one that will have the song performed on the Library lawn this summer – Brown Bottle Flu.
Roger Carlin, bassist, was a member of Zoar with Whitwood for years but now he only performs occasionally. Carlin and Cretekos will help Rick Whitwood create a show with the ease that comes from singing thousands of songs in live shows. Make a note to be at the Library Auditorium on Thursday, October 15 at 7 pm.
The Allegany Arts Association, a not-for-profit group, posts its functions and news at AlleganyArtsAssociaiton.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Summer Art Classes - Miniature Clay Animals
Miniature Clay Animals with Kallie Lamphier assisted by Elaine Hardman - a 2 hour workshop on Tuesday, July 21 from 10-12 in the basement of the Wellsville David A. Howe Public Library. Ages 8 to 14.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Music in Alfred in July
The Alfred Village Band has played marches and more in Alfred, NY on Wednesdays in July for nearly 60 years but this year they are giving Sousa and friends a year off. Mike Shoales, director of the band, generally hosts rehearsals in Andover School’s band room but this year the room is being stretched into the larger size he has needed for years. The renovations in Andover brought the band to the decision to put the music folders in storage and be tacit for the summer.
Linda Staiger, band member and MC, couldn’t bear having music free Wednesdays so she went into the community and organized a sing along, get lost in the words, toe tappin’ program from Rock to Folk to step back in time.
All concerts sponsored by the Alfred Village Band will be at 7:15 pm. Bring a chair and a friend to join us on the green on Main Street.
July 1 - The Vagabonds are a blues and rock band that has been playing in the Alfred area for the past five years. All graduates of Alfred Almond Central School the group includes Steve Kovalcik, John Diggins, Brian Butts, Pat Gaughan and Avery Maracek.
July 8 - Anton Flint – If you were lucky enough to attend the Allegany Players production of Jesus Christ Super Star you know that Anton is more than worth an evening of your time.
July 15- Rick Whitwood (photo above) - Whitwood is a lyricist deserving of an national and timeless audience. Consistently winning awards with songs arranged in partnership with George Cretekos, Rick and his guitar have voices that will stay in your mind.
July 22 – The Camelot Choraleers, based in Belmont and directed by Greg Shelley, is known for harmonic blends, varied programs and a bit of patriotic flair.
July 29 – Three of the members of The Vagabonds, Pat Gaughan, Avery Maracek and John Diggins, regrouped a few months ago to play jazz standards, fusion, and rock.
In the event of rain the programs will be held in the Union University Church Center.
Always free. Always fun. Put us on your calendar.
Linda Staiger, band member and MC, couldn’t bear having music free Wednesdays so she went into the community and organized a sing along, get lost in the words, toe tappin’ program from Rock to Folk to step back in time.
All concerts sponsored by the Alfred Village Band will be at 7:15 pm. Bring a chair and a friend to join us on the green on Main Street.
July 1 - The Vagabonds are a blues and rock band that has been playing in the Alfred area for the past five years. All graduates of Alfred Almond Central School the group includes Steve Kovalcik, John Diggins, Brian Butts, Pat Gaughan and Avery Maracek.
July 8 - Anton Flint – If you were lucky enough to attend the Allegany Players production of Jesus Christ Super Star you know that Anton is more than worth an evening of your time.
July 15- Rick Whitwood (photo above) - Whitwood is a lyricist deserving of an national and timeless audience. Consistently winning awards with songs arranged in partnership with George Cretekos, Rick and his guitar have voices that will stay in your mind.
July 22 – The Camelot Choraleers, based in Belmont and directed by Greg Shelley, is known for harmonic blends, varied programs and a bit of patriotic flair.
July 29 – Three of the members of The Vagabonds, Pat Gaughan, Avery Maracek and John Diggins, regrouped a few months ago to play jazz standards, fusion, and rock.
In the event of rain the programs will be held in the Union University Church Center.
Always free. Always fun. Put us on your calendar.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Free Summer Art for Children
The Allegany Arts Association sponsors free summer art workshops for children in Allegany County. Age restrictions. Class size limits. Pre registration needed. Sometimes a materials fee.
EDIBLE ART--Make something sweet with Carol Riggs of CAKES AND CURIOS.Class held at the Cuba Library on Mondays, July 20th & July 27th, 2-3pm. Ages 6-12.
KIDS CAN SEW--Make a tote with Meredith Chilson of GREEN CIRCLE GROVE in her home, 5680 County Rd. 2B, Belmont. August 11th, 12th, and 13th, 10am-12noon. Ages 9-12 (maybe 8, if you REALLY want to (:.) Limit 6 students.
INTRODUCTORY HARMONICA--sorry - canceled
GARDEN STEPPING STONES--with Kathy Hamilton at her studio, 7248 County Rd. 1 in Nile (Friendship.) August 10th and 12th, 9:30am-11am and August 14th, 10am-11am. Ages 10-18. Limit 10 students.
STICK DOLLS--with Betsy Orlando. Exercise your creativity with this fun and easy activity. Classes held at Trinity Lutheran Daycare, Wellsville. July 27th and 28th from 10am-12n. Ages 8-12(7 if you REALLY want to.) Limit 6 students.
YOUTH ON STAGE--with director Greg Shelley. Rehearsals to be held at St. Philip's Church, Belmont, Tuesday-Friday, August 4,5,6,7 and 11,12,13,14, 10:30am-12n. Performance on Friday night, August 14th, 7pm in Park Circle, Belmont.
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS--with Gail Molin. Medicine bags and dream catchers July 22nd and July 24th, 1pm-2:30pm in Angelica, tentatively at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on the Park Circle. *FULL*
FAMILY BIRTHSTONE BRACELETS--with Kristen Vossler-Wigent of GREEN CIRCLE GROVE. Make your own lovely, family bracelet using sterling silver and Swarovski crystal. Ages 7-14. Limit 6 students. Location to be announced.
ROCK PAINTING--with Linda Monsell. Use your imagination to turn an ordinary rock into a work of art. This class is for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Trinity Lutheran Daycare, Wellsville. August 4th and 6th, 1-2pm. Students should bring their own large, flat rock to class.
Miniature CLAY ANIMALS--with Kailee Lamphier (assisted by Elaine Hardman.) Make a charming clay animal. This is a one day class in the basement of the David A. Howe Public Library, Wellsville. July 21. 10am-12pm. Ages 8 to 14. *FULL*
GUITAR--with Tom Musingo in Belmont. Students must own heir own guitars and have rudimentary skill. Mondays and Thursdays, July 27 & 30, August 3,6,10,13. 10-11am. Age 10 and up. 19 Genesee Street, Belmont.
To register for any of these classes, please call Kristen at (585)268-5891. You may also call with any questions. Please be aware that a class must have a minimum of four students to run, so if you see a class you REALLY want to take, maybe you'd like to bring a friend.
EDIBLE ART--Make something sweet with Carol Riggs of CAKES AND CURIOS.Class held at the Cuba Library on Mondays, July 20th & July 27th, 2-3pm. Ages 6-12.
KIDS CAN SEW--Make a tote with Meredith Chilson of GREEN CIRCLE GROVE in her home, 5680 County Rd. 2B, Belmont. August 11th, 12th, and 13th, 10am-12noon. Ages 9-12 (maybe 8, if you REALLY want to (:.) Limit 6 students.
INTRODUCTORY HARMONICA--sorry - canceled
GARDEN STEPPING STONES--with Kathy Hamilton at her studio, 7248 County Rd. 1 in Nile (Friendship.) August 10th and 12th, 9:30am-11am and August 14th, 10am-11am. Ages 10-18. Limit 10 students.
STICK DOLLS--with Betsy Orlando. Exercise your creativity with this fun and easy activity. Classes held at Trinity Lutheran Daycare, Wellsville. July 27th and 28th from 10am-12n. Ages 8-12(7 if you REALLY want to.) Limit 6 students.
YOUTH ON STAGE--with director Greg Shelley. Rehearsals to be held at St. Philip's Church, Belmont, Tuesday-Friday, August 4,5,6,7 and 11,12,13,14, 10:30am-12n. Performance on Friday night, August 14th, 7pm in Park Circle, Belmont.
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS--with Gail Molin. Medicine bags and dream catchers July 22nd and July 24th, 1pm-2:30pm in Angelica, tentatively at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on the Park Circle. *FULL*
FAMILY BIRTHSTONE BRACELETS--with Kristen Vossler-Wigent of GREEN CIRCLE GROVE. Make your own lovely, family bracelet using sterling silver and Swarovski crystal. Ages 7-14. Limit 6 students. Location to be announced.
ROCK PAINTING--with Linda Monsell. Use your imagination to turn an ordinary rock into a work of art. This class is for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Trinity Lutheran Daycare, Wellsville. August 4th and 6th, 1-2pm. Students should bring their own large, flat rock to class.
Miniature CLAY ANIMALS--with Kailee Lamphier (assisted by Elaine Hardman.) Make a charming clay animal. This is a one day class in the basement of the David A. Howe Public Library, Wellsville. July 21. 10am-12pm. Ages 8 to 14. *FULL*
GUITAR--with Tom Musingo in Belmont. Students must own heir own guitars and have rudimentary skill. Mondays and Thursdays, July 27 & 30, August 3,6,10,13. 10-11am. Age 10 and up. 19 Genesee Street, Belmont.
To register for any of these classes, please call Kristen at (585)268-5891. You may also call with any questions. Please be aware that a class must have a minimum of four students to run, so if you see a class you REALLY want to take, maybe you'd like to bring a friend.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Allegany Arts Association Newsletter June-August 2009
Allegany Arts Association, Inc.
Volume 19, Number 2
June -August 2009 - text only edition
CHILDREN’S SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
FREE CLASSES PLANNED
Cuba—Cookie Decorating & Candy Making
Belmont– Sewing
Off Broadway Production
Stick Dolls
Beginning Guitar
Little Genesee—Rock Painting
Friendship—Garden Stepping Stones
Scio—Bracelet Making
Fillmore—Improvisational Theatre
Wellsville—Miniature Clay Animals (AND MORE!)
CALL Kristen at 585-268-5891 for more information.
SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL —2009
Ignore the rain and dandelions. Think of summer. School will be out and lots of younger people will be looking for company and activity. Think art. Think free art classes. Think Allegany Arts Association’s continuing effort to get art classes into many communities in Allegany County.
This summer’s plans are underway. Greg Shelley’s off-off Broadway program will sparkle again in Belmont. Carol Riggs of Cakes and Curios will offer an artistic experience in cookie decorating and candy making in Cuba. Elaine Hardman and Kailee Lamphier plan an opportunity to create miniature clay animals in Wellsville. Meredith Chilson is scheduled to teach Sewing in Belmont while Linda Monsell will offer rock painting in Little Genesee. Kathy Hamilton is ready to help make garden stepping stones in Friendship. To make a stick doll sign up to work with Betsy Orlando in Belmont and explore improvisation in Fillmore with Barbara Sandberg-Morgan. If you have a guitar, experience lessons from Tony Musingo, Choral Music Director in Belmont, or join program coordinator Kristen Vossler-Wigent to make bracelets in Scio.
The Allegany Arts Association is a county-wide organization trying to stretch its arms to the corners of the county. If you’ve an idea for a class or a skill to share, please call Kristen Vossler-Wigent at 585-268-5891. That’s also the number to call if your children want to take any of the classes. Age restrictions may apply.
The AAA classes are short—3 to 6 meetings of an hour or 90 minutes in length. Sometimes there’s a show or recital at the end. Teachers can choose an age range (between 5 and 20), class size, location and date in July or August. Locations should be handicapped accessible.
If you have an idea or a request for a class, let us know and check our blog for irregular updates - www.AlleganyArtsAssociation.blogspot.com.
WELLSVILLE ART ASSOCIATION SEVEN-COUNTY SHOW WINNERS
Richard Monroe’s “Katrina” won Best of Show in the Wellsville Art Association’s Seven-County Art Show held at the David A. Howe Library in April. Other winners are: ADVANCED—Still Life: 1st Prize-Shirley Hull, 2nd Prize-Linda Monsell, 3rd Prize-Nora Zinner, Honorable Mention-Nitia Cole and Shirley Hull. Scenic: 1st Prize-Wanda Dean, 2nd Prize-Nora Zinner, 3rd Prize-Wanda Dean, Honorable Mention-Eleanor Cott & C. Rona Jordan. Portrait: 1st Prize-Dick Monroe, 2nd Prize-Wendy Skinner, 3rd Prize-Clara Bankes, Honorable Mention-Wendy Skinner. Animals: 1st Prize-Sharon Pfahler, 2nd Prize-Jamie Kull, 3rd Prize-Barbara
Williams. Open Abstract & Collage: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes-Mindy Airheart. Wood, Metal, Glass: 1st Prize-Susan Kelly, 2nd Prize-Eleanor Cott, 3rd prize & Honorable Mention-Susan Kelly.
INTERMEDIATE-Still Life: 1st Prize-David Cummins. Scenic: 1st Prize-Alice Deres, 2nd, 3rd & Hon. Mention-Beth Wolcott. Portrait: 1st Prize-Alice Deres. Open Abstract & Collage: 1st Prize-Barbara Williams, 2nd Prize-Alice Deres, 3rd Prize & Honorable Mention-David Cummins. YOUTH-Still Life: 1st Prize-Jack Maskens, 2nd Prize-Emily Mulhollen. Scenic: 1st Prize-Colleen Wood, 2nd Prize-William Cummins. 3rd Prize-Alex Gabler. Portrait: 1st Prize-Colleen Wood, 2nd Prize-Jack Maskens, 3rd Prize-Emily Mulhollen, Honorable Mention-Meghan Kier & Ben Dunn. Open Abstract: 1st Prize-Alex Gabler, 2nd Prize-Emily Mulhollen. Wood, Metal: 1st Prize-Abby Cook and Tanner Snyder. Sincere thanks to all artists who participated!
WELLSVILLE ART ASSOCIATION NEWS
The Wellsville Art Association has decided to incorporate new and exhibition information with the Allegany Arts Association newsletter. We will purchase ads about our upcoming shows (see below) and entry forms will not be mailed but will be available at the David A. Howe Library. Please put these dates on your 2009 calendar and help us continue the wonderful art shows we enjoy exhibiting. In the future, PLEASE pick up your art work immediately after the shows, as Jamie Kull’s excellent (huge!) “Water Buffalo” painting was destroyed when the school show was hung after ours last month, a loss we deeply regret.
Call 585-593-3575 for more information. Thank you. Karen Dickerson, President
DONATION TO ALFRED U CHAMBER SINGERS
Senior members of the Alfred University Chamber Singers receive a check prior to their April 18 concert at Alfred. The check represents proceeds from their successful Valentine’s Day Concert with which the Allegany Arts Association helped. The funds will be used for the Chorus’s planned 2010 European Tour.
The Singers, led by Conductor extraordinaire Dr. Luanne Crosby, along with the Alfred University Chorus filled the acoustically perfect space at the 7th Day Baptist Church with glorious vocal music that evening. The audience stood and applauded until a rousing encore was heard. The Chamber Singers plan additional fund-raising events in the coming year. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Checks may be made out to Alfred University, with “Chamber Singers Tour” in the memo line, and sent to Alfred University, Alfred, NY 14802.
GENESEE VALLEY CHORUS
President Sharlet Fuller reports that the Genesee Valley Chorus will present “101 Years of Broadway” featuring songs you’ve heard from shows like “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Grease,” “Les Mis.,” “Chicago,” (“this will be a show-stopper”), “The Lion King,” “Momma Mia,” “Ragtime,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” All are invited to come to Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville at 3 p.m. June 6 for dessert and entertainment by the Genesee Valley Chorus featuring great local talent in choral and solo formats.
Memorials
In memory of Willie Allen, former Executive Director of the Allegany Arts Association, given by Barbara Williams, a gift of $50. In honor of the birthday of Barbara Williams, given by the Recio family, a gift of $20. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACIOUS GIFTS TO THE ALLEGANY ARTS ASSOCIATION.
POETRY SLAM PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Eight brave poets read their new poetry at the Allegany Arts Association’s Third Annual Poetry Slam held April 2 at the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville. Two Jamestown Community College students, among those who came to support their teacher, Ms. Engl, read poems too.
Winners for 2009 were: 1st Prize -Kimberly Engl $50; 2nd Prize- Barbara Williams $25; 3rd Prize-Gudrun Scott $15;
Approximately 20 appreciative fans attended the annual event. The 4th Annual Poetry Slam/Contest will be held April 1 or 8, 2010.
Dirge by Barbara Williams
I have not the heart to close your eyes,
small mouse
Brought me by cat, proud, generous.
So tiny ye be,
A few days only,
Into this world of innocent brutality.
IF TREES COULD TALK
by Christopher S. Clow 2009( 4th prize)
If trees could talk, would they mourn the genocide of their kin?
Would their leaves weep salt-laden dew and, In turn, saturate the ground water to bring
about a desolation of land and sky?
If trees could talk, would they berate humanity for our blatant,
selfish misuse of the Earth and all Her resources?
Some trees are known to have lived five to ten thousand years or
more—far longer
Than most civilizations, and all the while freely absorbing nitrogen,
Soaking in the carbon dioxide, and generously providing much
needed oxygen.
Yet, still, we render tropical and arboreal forests barren of old
growth, void of sanctuary
For other life, and escalate the greenhouse effect while denying
its very existence.
If trees could talk, would they cry, “Mercy!”?
NEW YORK GREEN FEST 2009 - Share ideas and skills for sustainable living and Green politics August 7-9 in Alfred. Learn how to build your own wind turbine, produce videos for the internet, make tofu or poetry or an earth oven, or grow nut trees. Discuss economics, the politics of sustainability, the rights of nature, local sovereignty, the reality of renewable energy, third party politics and liberation ecology. Visit booths with local foods, crafts, art, books, bicycles, renewable energy systems and more at the Green Fest! Weekend accommodations & camping available.
Learn more at http://nygreenfest.org OPEN TO ALL!
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT ANGELICA SWEET SHOP
Our popular outdoor concert series at 44 W. Main Street begins Sunday, July 5. Rain location—22 West Main Street (right down the street!).
• July 5: Milt Newcomb & Country Pickin’ August 2: Down Home Country
• July 12: Geneseo String Band August 9: Herb Sanders & Friends
• July 19: Herb Sanders & Friends August 23: Rob Falgiano “All Hank Show”
• All concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and a friend.
• Food & beverages will be available. Call 585-466-7070 or email
• info@angelicasweetshop.com for information. For a complete schedule of
• events, visit our website: www.angelicasweetshop.com.
• Food & beverages will be available. Call 585-466-7070 or email info@angelicasweetshop.com for information. For a complete schedule of events, visit our website: www.angelicasweetshop.com.
Allegany County Area Calendar of Events for June, July and August 2009
RECURRING EVENTS
First Fridays, 7:30 -first Friday of each month-discussion group at the Mustard Seed Inn, 13 Center treet, Andover. 607-478-5329. Free. Bring food for the Food Pantry. First Fridays will be off this summer and resume Sept. 4. The Thomas Merton Study Group meet at 7 p.m. the 3rd Friday.
Second Tuesday, attend the board meeting of the Allegany Arts Association at 1 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, N. Main St. Wellsville.
Second Tuesday, Genesee Valley Chorus rehearsal 7 pm at Shepherd of the Valley Church. All singers welcome! Call Sharlet Fuller - 593-3173.
First Saturday, Southern Tier Fibre Arts Guild, 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville. Call 607-587-9270 or 585-593-4799.
Second Saturday, Creative Writers of the Southern Tier, 2 pm at Gardner Heights Community Room. Call Andrea Schoenthal at 585-593-2084.
Last Friday, Wellsville Art Association, 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church. Call President Karen Dickerson at 585-593-3579.
JUNE 2009
1-Aug. 9 Sarah Hoeoppner Watercolors @ Angelica Sweet Shop. 5-First Fridays, Nadine Hoover, “Grassroots Peace Work at
Home & Abroad” 7:30-9 p.m. Mustard Seed Inn, Andover.
6-Genesee Valley Chorus “101 Years of Broadway” Dessert-Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsville, 3 p.m.
6-National Trails Day @ Pfeiffer Nature Center, 716-933-0187.
6-Reader’s Theatre, Historic Vignettes at Caneadea United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7 or two for $10, Call Doug Crandall at 585-437-2079 for information.
9-Celtic Craftsman Aidan Breen, @ Walker Metalsmiths, Andover, New York 3 to 8 p.m. More information @ www.CeltArtS.com.
11-13-Wellsville Main Street Music Festival– 5 BANDS, more!
12-14 Olean Community Theatre—MOON OVER BUFFALO at Portville Central School. Call 716-375-1628 for tickets.
13 -Alumni Art Show & Sale, Alfred University 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
19-Thomas Merton Night @ Mustard Seed Inn, Andover, 7 p.m.
JULY 2009
4-Lavender Festival, Angelica; www.ProjectLavender.com
7-28 WINGATE MEMORIAL SUMMER CARILLON RECITALS:
7-Todd Fair, U. of Denver, Carillonneur, Lamont Music Sch.
14-Dennis Curry, Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
21-Laura Ellis, U. of Florida School of Music
28-Jeremy Chesman, Missouri State, Springfield, MO
16-18 Town Theatre of Short Tract will produce “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Fillmore Central School’s new auditorium, to be directed by Amanda Cox. Contact leroyplows@yahoo.com.
Grassroots Peace Work at Home and Abroad
Nadine Hoover will present her work on nonviolence, trauma recovery, and building community through trust at the June 5th “First Fridays” program. Nadine coordinates the Indonesia Initiative of Friends Peace Team bringing training in developmental play and trauma healing into post-war areas of Indonesia for people from all sides of conflict. Her work creates a unified story of experiences. She has coordinated Alternatives to Violence workshops since 1978, served as an international consultant on designing educational systems to effect national economies since 1984 and as a Quaker minister since 1996.
The free program, at The Mustard Seed Inn, begins at 7:30.
The Alfred Community Theatre adult actors will stage “Radio Gals” July 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Union University Church in Alfred.
Students in grades 7 to 12 will put on “The Phantom Tollbooth” July 24 & 25. Nobody seems to have more fun than Alfred Community Theatre folks, unless it’s the audience.
Don’t miss these productions! Call 697-382-0524.
AUGUST 2009
1-8– Vivace String Camp at Houghton College, Contact Rebecca Crouch at 585-567-9647.
Volume 19, Number 2 Page 7 Allegany Arts Newsletter
Allegany Arts Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1134
Wellsville, NY 14895
alleganyarts@hotmail.com
Music washes away from the soul
the dust of everyday life. Auerback
PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD BURKE PLANS ONE-MAN SHOWS
Allegany Arts Association Board member, Richard Burke will present a show of his outstanding photographs at the Barnes & Noble Cafe, 614 South Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY from June 1 through 27, 2009. The opening Reception will be held June 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Café.
Burke’s work will also be on exhibit at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center the month of July, with an Opening Reception July 3 beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to both shows and receptions.
Speaking about his work, Richard says his current inspiration is the “peeling paint, shadows, silence and internal landscapes of the former Poorhouse in Angelica.”
He said his “telling of the story I am hearing and seeing creates a ghostly Landscape for memory and imagination”; and we think his photographs will surely capture your imagination too. A prolific artist and constant supporter of the arts, Burke’s genius is in his eye for photographs of the beautiful, the unusual and the unexpected.
In addition to his recent photographs, Burke will show earlier unpublished work from his several-year hiatus in Hawaii. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council featured Richard Burke in its January/February 2009 Newsletter and he was featured artist at a one-man show at The Fountain Arts Center Gallery in Belmont in 2007.
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To save mailing costs, memberships in the Allegany Arts Association will be annual as of September, 2009. Simply send your check with the form above and you will be a member until September 2010. You may also become a member by sending your payment through PayPal and using our Email address alleganyarts@hotmail.com. Thank you for your continued support for AAA and the Summer Arts Program!
Volume 19, Number 2
June -August 2009 - text only edition
CHILDREN’S SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
FREE CLASSES PLANNED
Cuba—Cookie Decorating & Candy Making
Belmont– Sewing
Off Broadway Production
Stick Dolls
Beginning Guitar
Little Genesee—Rock Painting
Friendship—Garden Stepping Stones
Scio—Bracelet Making
Fillmore—Improvisational Theatre
Wellsville—Miniature Clay Animals (AND MORE!)
CALL Kristen at 585-268-5891 for more information.
SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL —2009
Ignore the rain and dandelions. Think of summer. School will be out and lots of younger people will be looking for company and activity. Think art. Think free art classes. Think Allegany Arts Association’s continuing effort to get art classes into many communities in Allegany County.
This summer’s plans are underway. Greg Shelley’s off-off Broadway program will sparkle again in Belmont. Carol Riggs of Cakes and Curios will offer an artistic experience in cookie decorating and candy making in Cuba. Elaine Hardman and Kailee Lamphier plan an opportunity to create miniature clay animals in Wellsville. Meredith Chilson is scheduled to teach Sewing in Belmont while Linda Monsell will offer rock painting in Little Genesee. Kathy Hamilton is ready to help make garden stepping stones in Friendship. To make a stick doll sign up to work with Betsy Orlando in Belmont and explore improvisation in Fillmore with Barbara Sandberg-Morgan. If you have a guitar, experience lessons from Tony Musingo, Choral Music Director in Belmont, or join program coordinator Kristen Vossler-Wigent to make bracelets in Scio.
The Allegany Arts Association is a county-wide organization trying to stretch its arms to the corners of the county. If you’ve an idea for a class or a skill to share, please call Kristen Vossler-Wigent at 585-268-5891. That’s also the number to call if your children want to take any of the classes. Age restrictions may apply.
The AAA classes are short—3 to 6 meetings of an hour or 90 minutes in length. Sometimes there’s a show or recital at the end. Teachers can choose an age range (between 5 and 20), class size, location and date in July or August. Locations should be handicapped accessible.
If you have an idea or a request for a class, let us know and check our blog for irregular updates - www.AlleganyArtsAssociation.blogspot.com.
WELLSVILLE ART ASSOCIATION SEVEN-COUNTY SHOW WINNERS
Richard Monroe’s “Katrina” won Best of Show in the Wellsville Art Association’s Seven-County Art Show held at the David A. Howe Library in April. Other winners are: ADVANCED—Still Life: 1st Prize-Shirley Hull, 2nd Prize-Linda Monsell, 3rd Prize-Nora Zinner, Honorable Mention-Nitia Cole and Shirley Hull. Scenic: 1st Prize-Wanda Dean, 2nd Prize-Nora Zinner, 3rd Prize-Wanda Dean, Honorable Mention-Eleanor Cott & C. Rona Jordan. Portrait: 1st Prize-Dick Monroe, 2nd Prize-Wendy Skinner, 3rd Prize-Clara Bankes, Honorable Mention-Wendy Skinner. Animals: 1st Prize-Sharon Pfahler, 2nd Prize-Jamie Kull, 3rd Prize-Barbara
Williams. Open Abstract & Collage: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes-Mindy Airheart. Wood, Metal, Glass: 1st Prize-Susan Kelly, 2nd Prize-Eleanor Cott, 3rd prize & Honorable Mention-Susan Kelly.
INTERMEDIATE-Still Life: 1st Prize-David Cummins. Scenic: 1st Prize-Alice Deres, 2nd, 3rd & Hon. Mention-Beth Wolcott. Portrait: 1st Prize-Alice Deres. Open Abstract & Collage: 1st Prize-Barbara Williams, 2nd Prize-Alice Deres, 3rd Prize & Honorable Mention-David Cummins. YOUTH-Still Life: 1st Prize-Jack Maskens, 2nd Prize-Emily Mulhollen. Scenic: 1st Prize-Colleen Wood, 2nd Prize-William Cummins. 3rd Prize-Alex Gabler. Portrait: 1st Prize-Colleen Wood, 2nd Prize-Jack Maskens, 3rd Prize-Emily Mulhollen, Honorable Mention-Meghan Kier & Ben Dunn. Open Abstract: 1st Prize-Alex Gabler, 2nd Prize-Emily Mulhollen. Wood, Metal: 1st Prize-Abby Cook and Tanner Snyder. Sincere thanks to all artists who participated!
WELLSVILLE ART ASSOCIATION NEWS
The Wellsville Art Association has decided to incorporate new and exhibition information with the Allegany Arts Association newsletter. We will purchase ads about our upcoming shows (see below) and entry forms will not be mailed but will be available at the David A. Howe Library. Please put these dates on your 2009 calendar and help us continue the wonderful art shows we enjoy exhibiting. In the future, PLEASE pick up your art work immediately after the shows, as Jamie Kull’s excellent (huge!) “Water Buffalo” painting was destroyed when the school show was hung after ours last month, a loss we deeply regret.
Call 585-593-3575 for more information. Thank you. Karen Dickerson, President
DONATION TO ALFRED U CHAMBER SINGERS
Senior members of the Alfred University Chamber Singers receive a check prior to their April 18 concert at Alfred. The check represents proceeds from their successful Valentine’s Day Concert with which the Allegany Arts Association helped. The funds will be used for the Chorus’s planned 2010 European Tour.
The Singers, led by Conductor extraordinaire Dr. Luanne Crosby, along with the Alfred University Chorus filled the acoustically perfect space at the 7th Day Baptist Church with glorious vocal music that evening. The audience stood and applauded until a rousing encore was heard. The Chamber Singers plan additional fund-raising events in the coming year. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Checks may be made out to Alfred University, with “Chamber Singers Tour” in the memo line, and sent to Alfred University, Alfred, NY 14802.
GENESEE VALLEY CHORUS
President Sharlet Fuller reports that the Genesee Valley Chorus will present “101 Years of Broadway” featuring songs you’ve heard from shows like “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Grease,” “Les Mis.,” “Chicago,” (“this will be a show-stopper”), “The Lion King,” “Momma Mia,” “Ragtime,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” All are invited to come to Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville at 3 p.m. June 6 for dessert and entertainment by the Genesee Valley Chorus featuring great local talent in choral and solo formats.
Memorials
In memory of Willie Allen, former Executive Director of the Allegany Arts Association, given by Barbara Williams, a gift of $50. In honor of the birthday of Barbara Williams, given by the Recio family, a gift of $20. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACIOUS GIFTS TO THE ALLEGANY ARTS ASSOCIATION.
POETRY SLAM PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Eight brave poets read their new poetry at the Allegany Arts Association’s Third Annual Poetry Slam held April 2 at the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville. Two Jamestown Community College students, among those who came to support their teacher, Ms. Engl, read poems too.
Winners for 2009 were: 1st Prize -Kimberly Engl $50; 2nd Prize- Barbara Williams $25; 3rd Prize-Gudrun Scott $15;
Approximately 20 appreciative fans attended the annual event. The 4th Annual Poetry Slam/Contest will be held April 1 or 8, 2010.
Dirge by Barbara Williams
I have not the heart to close your eyes,
small mouse
Brought me by cat, proud, generous.
So tiny ye be,
A few days only,
Into this world of innocent brutality.
IF TREES COULD TALK
by Christopher S. Clow 2009( 4th prize)
If trees could talk, would they mourn the genocide of their kin?
Would their leaves weep salt-laden dew and, In turn, saturate the ground water to bring
about a desolation of land and sky?
If trees could talk, would they berate humanity for our blatant,
selfish misuse of the Earth and all Her resources?
Some trees are known to have lived five to ten thousand years or
more—far longer
Than most civilizations, and all the while freely absorbing nitrogen,
Soaking in the carbon dioxide, and generously providing much
needed oxygen.
Yet, still, we render tropical and arboreal forests barren of old
growth, void of sanctuary
For other life, and escalate the greenhouse effect while denying
its very existence.
If trees could talk, would they cry, “Mercy!”?
NEW YORK GREEN FEST 2009 - Share ideas and skills for sustainable living and Green politics August 7-9 in Alfred. Learn how to build your own wind turbine, produce videos for the internet, make tofu or poetry or an earth oven, or grow nut trees. Discuss economics, the politics of sustainability, the rights of nature, local sovereignty, the reality of renewable energy, third party politics and liberation ecology. Visit booths with local foods, crafts, art, books, bicycles, renewable energy systems and more at the Green Fest! Weekend accommodations & camping available.
Learn more at http://nygreenfest.org OPEN TO ALL!
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT ANGELICA SWEET SHOP
Our popular outdoor concert series at 44 W. Main Street begins Sunday, July 5. Rain location—22 West Main Street (right down the street!).
• July 5: Milt Newcomb & Country Pickin’ August 2: Down Home Country
• July 12: Geneseo String Band August 9: Herb Sanders & Friends
• July 19: Herb Sanders & Friends August 23: Rob Falgiano “All Hank Show”
• All concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and a friend.
• Food & beverages will be available. Call 585-466-7070 or email
• info@angelicasweetshop.com for information. For a complete schedule of
• events, visit our website: www.angelicasweetshop.com.
• Food & beverages will be available. Call 585-466-7070 or email info@angelicasweetshop.com for information. For a complete schedule of events, visit our website: www.angelicasweetshop.com.
Allegany County Area Calendar of Events for June, July and August 2009
RECURRING EVENTS
First Fridays, 7:30 -first Friday of each month-discussion group at the Mustard Seed Inn, 13 Center treet, Andover. 607-478-5329. Free. Bring food for the Food Pantry. First Fridays will be off this summer and resume Sept. 4. The Thomas Merton Study Group meet at 7 p.m. the 3rd Friday.
Second Tuesday, attend the board meeting of the Allegany Arts Association at 1 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, N. Main St. Wellsville.
Second Tuesday, Genesee Valley Chorus rehearsal 7 pm at Shepherd of the Valley Church. All singers welcome! Call Sharlet Fuller - 593-3173.
First Saturday, Southern Tier Fibre Arts Guild, 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville. Call 607-587-9270 or 585-593-4799.
Second Saturday, Creative Writers of the Southern Tier, 2 pm at Gardner Heights Community Room. Call Andrea Schoenthal at 585-593-2084.
Last Friday, Wellsville Art Association, 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church. Call President Karen Dickerson at 585-593-3579.
JUNE 2009
1-Aug. 9 Sarah Hoeoppner Watercolors @ Angelica Sweet Shop. 5-First Fridays, Nadine Hoover, “Grassroots Peace Work at
Home & Abroad” 7:30-9 p.m. Mustard Seed Inn, Andover.
6-Genesee Valley Chorus “101 Years of Broadway” Dessert-Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsville, 3 p.m.
6-National Trails Day @ Pfeiffer Nature Center, 716-933-0187.
6-Reader’s Theatre, Historic Vignettes at Caneadea United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7 or two for $10, Call Doug Crandall at 585-437-2079 for information.
9-Celtic Craftsman Aidan Breen, @ Walker Metalsmiths, Andover, New York 3 to 8 p.m. More information @ www.CeltArtS.com.
11-13-Wellsville Main Street Music Festival– 5 BANDS, more!
12-14 Olean Community Theatre—MOON OVER BUFFALO at Portville Central School. Call 716-375-1628 for tickets.
13 -Alumni Art Show & Sale, Alfred University 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
19-Thomas Merton Night @ Mustard Seed Inn, Andover, 7 p.m.
JULY 2009
4-Lavender Festival, Angelica; www.ProjectLavender.com
7-28 WINGATE MEMORIAL SUMMER CARILLON RECITALS:
7-Todd Fair, U. of Denver, Carillonneur, Lamont Music Sch.
14-Dennis Curry, Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
21-Laura Ellis, U. of Florida School of Music
28-Jeremy Chesman, Missouri State, Springfield, MO
16-18 Town Theatre of Short Tract will produce “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Fillmore Central School’s new auditorium, to be directed by Amanda Cox. Contact leroyplows@yahoo.com.
Grassroots Peace Work at Home and Abroad
Nadine Hoover will present her work on nonviolence, trauma recovery, and building community through trust at the June 5th “First Fridays” program. Nadine coordinates the Indonesia Initiative of Friends Peace Team bringing training in developmental play and trauma healing into post-war areas of Indonesia for people from all sides of conflict. Her work creates a unified story of experiences. She has coordinated Alternatives to Violence workshops since 1978, served as an international consultant on designing educational systems to effect national economies since 1984 and as a Quaker minister since 1996.
The free program, at The Mustard Seed Inn, begins at 7:30.
The Alfred Community Theatre adult actors will stage “Radio Gals” July 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Union University Church in Alfred.
Students in grades 7 to 12 will put on “The Phantom Tollbooth” July 24 & 25. Nobody seems to have more fun than Alfred Community Theatre folks, unless it’s the audience.
Don’t miss these productions! Call 697-382-0524.
AUGUST 2009
1-8– Vivace String Camp at Houghton College, Contact Rebecca Crouch at 585-567-9647.
Volume 19, Number 2 Page 7 Allegany Arts Newsletter
Allegany Arts Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1134
Wellsville, NY 14895
alleganyarts@hotmail.com
Music washes away from the soul
the dust of everyday life. Auerback
PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD BURKE PLANS ONE-MAN SHOWS
Allegany Arts Association Board member, Richard Burke will present a show of his outstanding photographs at the Barnes & Noble Cafe, 614 South Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY from June 1 through 27, 2009. The opening Reception will be held June 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Café.
Burke’s work will also be on exhibit at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center the month of July, with an Opening Reception July 3 beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to both shows and receptions.
Speaking about his work, Richard says his current inspiration is the “peeling paint, shadows, silence and internal landscapes of the former Poorhouse in Angelica.”
He said his “telling of the story I am hearing and seeing creates a ghostly Landscape for memory and imagination”; and we think his photographs will surely capture your imagination too. A prolific artist and constant supporter of the arts, Burke’s genius is in his eye for photographs of the beautiful, the unusual and the unexpected.
In addition to his recent photographs, Burke will show earlier unpublished work from his several-year hiatus in Hawaii. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council featured Richard Burke in its January/February 2009 Newsletter and he was featured artist at a one-man show at The Fountain Arts Center Gallery in Belmont in 2007.
Become a Member - ALLEGANY ARTS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
Without the arts, history would have no face, society would have no soul, and the mind would have no capacity to dream.
Please make checks payable to:
Allegany Arts Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1134_____ Wellsville, New York 14895
All contributions are tax deductible.
_____ Angel ($250)
_____ Benefactor ($100)
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To save mailing costs, memberships in the Allegany Arts Association will be annual as of September, 2009. Simply send your check with the form above and you will be a member until September 2010. You may also become a member by sending your payment through PayPal and using our Email address alleganyarts@hotmail.com. Thank you for your continued support for AAA and the Summer Arts Program!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Allegany Arts Newsletter February 2009
Yes, the print is small here but if you click on an individual page it should zoom in to show you the larger print. You can always subscribe to our newsletter and get a personal copy four times a year. Click on Page 7. Thanks
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Valentine's Day - Love in Any Language
VALENTINE’S DAY with food, wine and song - will update with menu items as they are finalized
A romantic evening of food, wine and song await you on the perfect day – February 14. Alfred University’s Chamber Singers will put love on stage for you on Valentine’s Day. Listen, eat and drink in tender love songs while supporting some of AU’s finest vocalists.
The Allegany Arts Association is working in tandem with the Alfred University Chamber Singers to present this special evening. It will start at 7 p.m. with a cash bar serving wine, beer and soft drinks on the second floor of Howell Hall. Take your reserved seats at 7:45 and the Chamber Singers will deliver an array of hors d’oeuvres to your table to enjoy as the Chamber Singers croon their way through many languages. Before the finale, there will be sumptuous desserts with tea and coffee.
In addition to singing as a group, Chamber Singers will accept special requests and sing a song just for your special someone. Chamber Singers have quite the sense of humor so there’s no predicting just what will happen. Fluttering eyelashes? A song sung on bended knee? You may see a tie twirled here or a hand kissed there. While love is free, songs require a $5 donation.
The Chamber Singers perform under the direction of Dr. Luanne Crosby and the group is raising funds for a 2010 international concert tour and the fundraising of the Allegany Arts Association leads to free art workshops for children throughout Allegany County. But, the real goal is warm entertainment and fine food in the intimate and romantic Howell Hall on Valentine’s Day.
Seating will be limited to 80 so romantics and music lovers should purchase tickets early ($35/couple, $20 single/ $125 table of 8). For tickets in Wellsville go to Fisher’s Pharmacy or call Joanne Allen (585-593-5705). In Alfred stop by the Gallery or call Sandy Greiff (607-587-8372). (Sandy will have tickets in the Powell Campus Center on Thursdays prior to Bergren Forum presentations - 11:30 till 1 on January 29, Feb 5 and 12.)
Tickets must be prepaid. You may mail your check to Sandy at 10 Hill Street in Alfred, NY 14802 or pay directly through PayPal at AlleganyArts@hotmail.com. If using PayPal please specify that you are purchasing tickets for Love In Any Language and tell us the name to use for your reservation.
Check here again for updated notes on hors d’oeuvres and desserts.
The Allegany Arts Association is a not for profit dedicated to supporting the arts in Allegany County. It is not part of the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, not associated with the Allegany Artisans and not a branch of the Wellsville Art Association. The Allegany Arts Association was long represented by our dearly missed Willie Allen. Please see our blog for membership information.
Extra facts:
Susan B. Howell Hall is the lovely brick building with tall columns near the bell tower.
You may order tickets through PayPal at AlleganyArts@hotmail.com. If using PayPal please specify that you are purchasing tickets for Love In Any Language and tell us the name under which you would like your reservation saved.
hors d’oeuvres - a partial list
Sushi
Spinach balls
Humus and pita bread
guacamole
Deviled eggs
Cheeses
Crackers
Desserts planned are the following
Chocolate Chess Pie
Vegan Chocolate Chili Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Strawberry Meringue Hearts
Rum Cake
Sugar Free and other pies from Terry-Friday-Is-Pie-Day
and more still in the planning.
Tea and Coffee will also be served.
To continue your evening at home - the Allegany Arts Association has 10 bottles of wine donated by (check back later for this information ) to be raffled. Wine raffle tickets will be 1 for $1, 3 for $2 or 10 for $5. There will be ten winners - more if we are able to procure more wine.
The Allegany Arts Association is not for profit dedicated to supporting the arts in Allegany County. It is NOT a part of the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, Not part of the Allegany Artisans NOT a branch of the Wellsville Art Association. The Allegany Arts Association was long represented by our dearly missed Willie Allen. Please see side bar for membership information.
Snow Emergency on 2-14-2009 is a possibility so we expect to have Sunday, 2-15-2009 as our snow date. We will amend this notice as soon as possible. Thank you.
A romantic evening of food, wine and song await you on the perfect day – February 14. Alfred University’s Chamber Singers will put love on stage for you on Valentine’s Day. Listen, eat and drink in tender love songs while supporting some of AU’s finest vocalists.
The Allegany Arts Association is working in tandem with the Alfred University Chamber Singers to present this special evening. It will start at 7 p.m. with a cash bar serving wine, beer and soft drinks on the second floor of Howell Hall. Take your reserved seats at 7:45 and the Chamber Singers will deliver an array of hors d’oeuvres to your table to enjoy as the Chamber Singers croon their way through many languages. Before the finale, there will be sumptuous desserts with tea and coffee.
In addition to singing as a group, Chamber Singers will accept special requests and sing a song just for your special someone. Chamber Singers have quite the sense of humor so there’s no predicting just what will happen. Fluttering eyelashes? A song sung on bended knee? You may see a tie twirled here or a hand kissed there. While love is free, songs require a $5 donation.
The Chamber Singers perform under the direction of Dr. Luanne Crosby and the group is raising funds for a 2010 international concert tour and the fundraising of the Allegany Arts Association leads to free art workshops for children throughout Allegany County. But, the real goal is warm entertainment and fine food in the intimate and romantic Howell Hall on Valentine’s Day.
Seating will be limited to 80 so romantics and music lovers should purchase tickets early ($35/couple, $20 single/ $125 table of 8). For tickets in Wellsville go to Fisher’s Pharmacy or call Joanne Allen (585-593-5705). In Alfred stop by the Gallery or call Sandy Greiff (607-587-8372). (Sandy will have tickets in the Powell Campus Center on Thursdays prior to Bergren Forum presentations - 11:30 till 1 on January 29, Feb 5 and 12.)
Tickets must be prepaid. You may mail your check to Sandy at 10 Hill Street in Alfred, NY 14802 or pay directly through PayPal at AlleganyArts@hotmail.com. If using PayPal please specify that you are purchasing tickets for Love In Any Language and tell us the name to use for your reservation.
Check here again for updated notes on hors d’oeuvres and desserts.
The Allegany Arts Association is a not for profit dedicated to supporting the arts in Allegany County. It is not part of the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, not associated with the Allegany Artisans and not a branch of the Wellsville Art Association. The Allegany Arts Association was long represented by our dearly missed Willie Allen. Please see our blog for membership information.
Extra facts:
Susan B. Howell Hall is the lovely brick building with tall columns near the bell tower.
You may order tickets through PayPal at AlleganyArts@hotmail.com. If using PayPal please specify that you are purchasing tickets for Love In Any Language and tell us the name under which you would like your reservation saved.
hors d’oeuvres - a partial list
Sushi
Spinach balls
Humus and pita bread
guacamole
Deviled eggs
Cheeses
Crackers
Desserts planned are the following
Chocolate Chess Pie
Vegan Chocolate Chili Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Strawberry Meringue Hearts
Rum Cake
Sugar Free and other pies from Terry-Friday-Is-Pie-Day
and more still in the planning.
Tea and Coffee will also be served.
To continue your evening at home - the Allegany Arts Association has 10 bottles of wine donated by (check back later for this information ) to be raffled. Wine raffle tickets will be 1 for $1, 3 for $2 or 10 for $5. There will be ten winners - more if we are able to procure more wine.
The Allegany Arts Association is not for profit dedicated to supporting the arts in Allegany County. It is NOT a part of the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, Not part of the Allegany Artisans NOT a branch of the Wellsville Art Association. The Allegany Arts Association was long represented by our dearly missed Willie Allen. Please see side bar for membership information.
Snow Emergency on 2-14-2009 is a possibility so we expect to have Sunday, 2-15-2009 as our snow date. We will amend this notice as soon as possible. Thank you.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Our Sponsors
Please contact our sponsors to check on hours. Some may have changed.
Shop Locally Owned Stores to support our community.
Ace's Country Cupboard
Rt. 19 Belfast - Main Street
585 365 2692
Good Times Good Food Good Service
Cooks Tire & Auto Center
RV Parts & Accessories
Multi-Mile Tires
Self-Storage Units Available
585 593 4130 or 1647
Andover Road, Wellsville, NY
Belmont Farmer's Market
Rt. 19 at the Belmont Grange Lawn
Every Thursday 11 am to 5 pm
Mid May to late October
Locally grown vegetables, fruit, plants, baked goods, woodworking, jams, maple syrup
Vendors: 716 699 8144
Fisher's Pharmacy
188 Main St. Wellsville 585 593 2611
Fillmore Pharmacy
10560 Route 19, Fillmore 585 567 2228
Cuba Pharmacy
2 Center Street, Cuba 585 968 3111
Hamilton's Shoe Store
Mephisto, Naot, Red Wing, Rockport, Nike, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Soft Spots, Carolinas, Stride Rite, Clarks, Skechers, Dansko, SmartWool Socks
83 North Main Street, Wellsville
585 593 5905
Kinfolk
The best in fresh fruits & vegetables
Delicious cheeses
natural snacks
natural juices
fresh fish weekly
great breads
local foods
14 1/2 West University Street, Alfred
one block from Main St
Open 10-6 Weekdays, 12-5 Saturday and Sunday
607 587 8840
Tinkertown Supply
833 Rt. 244 Tinkertown Road
Alfred Station, NY 14803
866 846 5462
Shop Tinkertown Hardware for your do-i8t-yourself project needs
comments@tinkinc.net
Walker Metalsmiths
Gallery of Celtic jewelry
One Main Street
Andover, NY
Monday through Friday 9-6, Saturday 10-3
607 478 8567
LaGra Salon and Day Spa
21 E State Street Wellsville
585 593 1321
www.lagrasalon.com
Give the gift of a day of pampering and relaxation with elegance. Packages include European Facial, spa manicure, shampoo and style and make-up application. Check the LaGra website for a complete list of gift packages. Email or Call for yourself or someone else.
Cat's Cafe
Ice Cream, Tea & Coffee Room, Local Artisans' Work, Antiques and Collectibles,
Cathleen Kaplan
324 N Main Street, Wellsville, NY
585 593 2520
The Gallery "A Fascinating Place!"
43 North Main Street Alfred
607 587 9200
Tuesday-Fri 10-5:30 and Sat 10-5 (Seasonal hours in December)
Pottery and porcelain
Handcrafted jewelry
decorative accessories
educational toys and books
gourmet coffees, teas, candies
Many fine local and national artisans represented.
Riverside Park Campground
New York State Route 19
Wellsville, NY 124895
585 593 3856
RiverSideParkCampGround@yahoo.com
Case Catering
Brian Case, Owner/Manager
585 808 8774
CaseCatering@gmail.com
www.casecatering.net
professional catering with a hometown touch
Affordable, licensed
The Mustard Seed Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Anthony and Mary Lipnicki, Innkeepers
13 E Center Street, Andover
607 4789 5329
alipnicki@att.net
We understand hospitality.
HillBottomPottery
BruceGreene
584 Main Street
Box 71
Alfred Station, NY 14803
607 587 9488
www.HillBottomPottery.com
Cakes & Curios
Custom Cakes and Cookies - Charming Gifts
6 South Street
Cuba, NY 14727
585 968 2322
Wellsville Art Association
Shop Locally Owned Stores to support our community.
Ace's Country Cupboard
Rt. 19 Belfast - Main Street
585 365 2692
Good Times Good Food Good Service
Cooks Tire & Auto Center
RV Parts & Accessories
Multi-Mile Tires
Self-Storage Units Available
585 593 4130 or 1647
Andover Road, Wellsville, NY
Belmont Farmer's Market
Rt. 19 at the Belmont Grange Lawn
Every Thursday 11 am to 5 pm
Mid May to late October
Locally grown vegetables, fruit, plants, baked goods, woodworking, jams, maple syrup
Vendors: 716 699 8144
Fisher's Pharmacy
188 Main St. Wellsville 585 593 2611
Fillmore Pharmacy
10560 Route 19, Fillmore 585 567 2228
Cuba Pharmacy
2 Center Street, Cuba 585 968 3111
Hamilton's Shoe Store
Mephisto, Naot, Red Wing, Rockport, Nike, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Soft Spots, Carolinas, Stride Rite, Clarks, Skechers, Dansko, SmartWool Socks
83 North Main Street, Wellsville
585 593 5905
Kinfolk
The best in fresh fruits & vegetables
Delicious cheeses
natural snacks
natural juices
fresh fish weekly
great breads
local foods
14 1/2 West University Street, Alfred
one block from Main St
Open 10-6 Weekdays, 12-5 Saturday and Sunday
607 587 8840
Tinkertown Supply
833 Rt. 244 Tinkertown Road
Alfred Station, NY 14803
866 846 5462
Shop Tinkertown Hardware for your do-i8t-yourself project needs
comments@tinkinc.net
Walker Metalsmiths
Gallery of Celtic jewelry
One Main Street
Andover, NY
Monday through Friday 9-6, Saturday 10-3
607 478 8567
LaGra Salon and Day Spa
21 E State Street Wellsville
585 593 1321
www.lagrasalon.com
Give the gift of a day of pampering and relaxation with elegance. Packages include European Facial, spa manicure, shampoo and style and make-up application. Check the LaGra website for a complete list of gift packages. Email or Call for yourself or someone else.
Cat's Cafe
Ice Cream, Tea & Coffee Room, Local Artisans' Work, Antiques and Collectibles,
Cathleen Kaplan
324 N Main Street, Wellsville, NY
585 593 2520
The Gallery "A Fascinating Place!"
43 North Main Street Alfred
607 587 9200
Tuesday-Fri 10-5:30 and Sat 10-5 (Seasonal hours in December)
Pottery and porcelain
Handcrafted jewelry
decorative accessories
educational toys and books
gourmet coffees, teas, candies
Many fine local and national artisans represented.
Riverside Park Campground
New York State Route 19
Wellsville, NY 124895
585 593 3856
RiverSideParkCampGround@yahoo.com
Case Catering
Brian Case, Owner/Manager
585 808 8774
CaseCatering@gmail.com
www.casecatering.net
professional catering with a hometown touch
Affordable, licensed
The Mustard Seed Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Anthony and Mary Lipnicki, Innkeepers
13 E Center Street, Andover
607 4789 5329
alipnicki@att.net
We understand hospitality.
HillBottomPottery
BruceGreene
584 Main Street
Box 71
Alfred Station, NY 14803
607 587 9488
www.HillBottomPottery.com
Cakes & Curios
Custom Cakes and Cookies - Charming Gifts
6 South Street
Cuba, NY 14727
585 968 2322
Wellsville Art Association
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