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.

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

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833 Rt. 244 Tinkertown Road
Alfred Station, NY 14803
866 846 5462
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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
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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