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Herkimer College Announces Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend

September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Sept. 15, 2011) Herkimer County Community College will hold Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend September 29-October 1 on the Herkimer campus. A variety of events are scheduled. The community is welcome to attend.

Thursday, September 29 at 1 p.m. the Robert H. Wood Great Artists Series will present the Frackenpohl Honors Brass Quintet in concert in the Sarkus-Busch Theater of the McLaughlin College Center. The Quintet is comprised of students from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. The concert is free of charge.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Ceremony & Reception will be held Friday, September 30 at 5 p.m.  For reservations, contact the Foundation Office at shepardta@herkimer.edu or (315) 866-0300, ext. 8459.

Events on Saturday, October 1 begin at 11 a.m. with a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk (registration begins at 10 a.m. in the physical education building). Congressman Marc Butler is the honorary chairperson for this event, which benefits the American Cancer Society.

From noon-4 p.m. events will include faculty lectures; a motorcycle, antique tractor & car show; DJ; geocaching on the nature trail; solar star gazing; inflatable games and novelties; swimming in the Cristman Pool and historic walking tours of downtown Herkimer.

An international food event and barbecue for alumni teams will be held from noon-2 p.m. Afternoon activities also include horse drawn wagon rides, Frisbee golf, volleyball and bocce ball.

The film “A Place in the Sun” will be screened at 2 p.m. Car show awards will be at 3 p.m. followed by mentalist Robert Channing at 4 p.m.

Athletic events include the 4th annual men’s baseball alumni game at 11 a.m., women’s soccer vs. Niagara at 1 p.m., the 2nd annual alumni softball game at 2 p.m. and men’s soccer vs. Mercer at 3 p.m.

The events conclude with a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. by Gridley Paige, “CNY ROCK ICONS—80’s Rock and New Rock.”

For a complete schedule and locations, go to www.herkimer.edu/fallfest or contact the Student Activities Office at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8286.

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Frackenpohl Honors Brass Quintet to Perform

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Sept. 14, 2011)  The Frackenpohl Honors Brass Quintet will perform Thursday afternoon, September 29 at Herkimer County Community College. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Sarkus-Busch Theater located in the McLaughlin College Center.

The Frackenpohl Honors Brass Quintet is an elite ensemble of students from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Auditioned each year, the ensemble is endowed by Dr. Arthur Frakenpohl, Professor Emeritus and internationally known composer and arranger. The students receive scholarship support and funding for travel and other activities.

Their performance at HCCC will include selections by Bach, Debussy, Ellington, Lennon & McCartney, Joplin and more.

Members of the Quintet are Brianne Borden (trumpet), a sophomore music education and performance major at Crane; Tom Giosa (trumpet), a sophomore music education major; Marian Hotopp (horn), a sophomore studying both music education and performance; Shaun Cagney, also a sophomore music education and performance major; and Richie Cluxton (tuba), a senior majoring in music education and performance.

The concert, offered through The Robert H. Wood Great Artists Series and presented by the Herkimer County College Foundation, is open to the public free of charge. For more concert information go to: www.herkimer.edu/foundation/greatartists. It is part of Fall Fest/Alumni Weekend at Herkimer. For a listing of weekend events go to: www.herkimer.edu/fallfest.

The Robert H. Wood Great Artists Series is the result of a generous endowment made by the late Robert H. Wood, a long-time resident of Ilion, NY. The Robert H. Wood Great Artists Series sponsors at least two classical music performances annually to allow residents of all ages to enjoy high-caliber music and artists.

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Mentalist to Perform at Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Sept. 15, 2011) Mentalist Robert Channing will be performing at Herkimer County Community College’s Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend. The amazing Channing is billed as “World’s Foremost Mind Reader, Hypnotist and Psychic Entertainer.” He will perform Saturday, October 1 at 4 p.m. in the Sarkus Busch Theater of the McLaughlin College Center.

The community is welcome to attend free of charge.

Channing’s show includes ESP, hypnosis, mind reading and psychic experiments. He’s performed on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX television. Channing’s show has been called “amazing, riveting and clean—with a perfect blend of comedy.”

The audience will participate and experience the fascinating and mysterious wonders of the sixth sense. Pick a thought, a number, the exact amount of change in your pocket and Channing can tell you what it is. Specific people, special events, he can reveal your innermost thoughts while maintaining a level of professionalism and sensitivity to the privacy of the audience.

Florida Atlantic University said “as a performer, Robert Channing is one of the funniest, most energetic and charismatic performers we’ve worked with.”

For a listing of Fall Fest & Alumni weekend events, go to www.herkimer.edu/fallfest.

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An Evening with Melissa Clark at the Black Box Theatre

September 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Little Falls, NY – Sept. 2011) Melissa Clark will share her original music along with her own arrangements of cover songs stretching over several decades; acoustic blues covers of music from the Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Stones, Carole King, and other artists from the 60′s as well as Mary Chapin Carpenter, John Prine, and numerous acoustic artists.

Clark is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who also writes a gender-related column for Element Q Magazine, and has been a community activist since the 1990′s. Melissa’s “smokey” voice adds a “husky melody” line to her guitar playing.

Joining Clark for this evening will be her long time friend, Faye Brook, who has been involved in music since the 1970′s; from her music tech and recording studio days through numerous styles of guitar playing, including but not limited to traditional country, rock and roll, blues, fusion, and numerous varieties of these styles, Brook brings a full complement to Clark’s acoustic blues guitar playing, in a blend of the two, sharing their musical styles.

Brook has been active in the gender support community in the Syracuse area for over 10 years.

The show will be held at the Black Box Theatre at the Stone Mill of Little Falls, 2nd floor, 410 Canal Place on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.

Advance tickets sell for $8, or $10 at the door.

For more information, call 823-0208.

 

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3rd Annual ‘H.A.L.O. Hoedown’ Fundraiser is Sept. 18

September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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(Herkimer, NY – Sept. 2011) It’s a lineup of country music and all to benefit Helping Animals Live Organization (H.A.L.O.) Sunday, Sept. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Silverado Inn, Marginal Road in Herkimer.

This is the 3rd year for this family-friendly event with the best band lineup yet. The headliner is national recording artist Sean Patrick McGraw, a former Nashville Star semi-finalist.

The HALO Hoedown is held indoors so weather is not a factor. The event will have food, raffles, door prizes and a Silent Auction. Admission is $5 for adults, children 16 and under are admitted free. Every admission gets a door prize ticket. If you bring a cat food donation, you’ll receive an extra door prize ticket.

Sponsored by Bug Country 99.7 and 101.1, Dave Silvers from Bug Country will emcee the event and provide many door prizes, including CDs, gift certificates, and Bug Country t-shirts. Chairs are limited, so HALO volunteers suggest you bring your own chair.

Musical Acts Scheduled to Appear — all have donated their time:

Sean Patrick McGraw – Has has toured with Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Eric Church Josh Thompson and other major acts. Originally from the Buffalo, N.Y. area, he now calls Nashville home.

Fulton Chain Gang – A long-time regional favorite, they’ve opened for major acts and headlined county fairs for years. They have been very supportive of H.A.L.O., playing at every HALO Hoedown.

TJ Sacco – One of the area’s best singers and bands, TJ has played in the Turning Stone Resort Casino Showroom a number of times. They wowed the crowd at last year’s HALO Hoedown.

Redneck Rodeo Cowboys – Originally founded in 1981, when cowboy hats were king and John Travolta was riding the bull in “Urban Cowboy,” these “Redneck Cowboys” have played hundreds of gigs together. They have reunited to entertain today’s audiences with their own brand of down-home classic country, country-rock and today’s best country music. They have been super busy all spring and summer.

Whiskey Ridge – One of the top bands in the area, they play a great mix of modern

country music. See them at fairs, bars and festivals all over.

16 year old Kara Brown from Utica. Kara is one of H.A.L.O.’s volunteers and will be accompanied by another H.A.L.O. volunteer, Sharon Markwardt, also of Utica.

For more information, contact William Heckel, H.A.L.O. President at 315-823-4680 or Andrea Heckel, H.A.L.O Treasurer, 315-823-4680.

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Red Knights Sept. 11 Ride Will Benefit Watertown Urban Mission

September 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Watertown, NY – Sept. 5, 2011) The Red Knights MC, New York Chapter 38 is inviting motorcycle riders from throughout the community to join them in remembering the bravery of first responders and the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 this Sunday by participating in the club’s 9th Annual 9/11 Ride.

This year the club of firefighters and auxiliary will donate the money raised to benefit the Watertown Urban Mission, which offers local programs to aid people in the community when they face struggles and need help getting back on their feet.

“On this, the 10th Anniversary of those tragic attacks, it’s important we continue to remember all who were lost in those attacks, especially the first responders who bravely gave their own lives to save others,” said Doug Thomas, event coordinator, and member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club in Jefferson County. “And with this our 9th run, we’re thrilled to partner with the Watertown Urban Mission so that the money we raise can be used locally to help people in need right here in our own communities.”

The ride will start with registration at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Eagle’s Club on Washington Street (Route 11) in Watertown.

At 10:30 a.m., after a blessing of the riders by Fr. Vincent Freeh from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Watertown the ride will head south on Route 11, to Route 232 and connect with Route 3 heading south through Port Ontario to Mexico and head east on Route 104 to the Mapleview truckstop, then west on Route 104 to Route 11 North to return to the Eagles Club to have a cookout of hotdogs and hamburgers for the riders.

The cost is $15 per bike with rider and $5 for a passenger.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of the Red Knights and their choice to donate the proceeds of this ride to the Watertown Urban Mission,” said Erika Flint, Watertown Urban Mission executive director. “It’s the generosity of this community which enables us to do what we do to give people a hand through their most difficult times and the Red Knights represent the best in our community with their dedication to service as firefighters and through the motorcycle club.”

The Red Knights is a motorcycle club for members of fire service and their families who enjoy riding motorcycles. Membership is open to all firefighters, active, retired, volunteer, or industrial, who have access to a motorcycle and hold a valid motorcycle driver’s license. Spouses, members’ children, boyfriends, and girlfriends are also welcome as Social Members. The group is always seeking new members and for membership information go to www.redknightsmcny38.com.

The club’s mission is to promote motorcycle safety, project a positive image of motorcycling, enjoy the fraternity of firefighters, and engage exclusively in social, charitable and educational activities to increase the general understanding of, enjoyment of, competency, sportsmanship and participation in the sport of motorcycling.

 

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BIG TRUCKS 2011 Coming in October

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Marcellus, NY – Oct. 2011) Climb on, jump in and honk the horns of big and little trucks at the “BIG TRUCKS 2011” event on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Saunders Quarry located on Limeledge Road in Marcellus.

This is a benefit to raise funds for The Skaneateles Nursery School.

Children and adults of all ages will be able to explore the power and size of really BIG trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles. Jump and dig through the giant sand pile!

There will be magicians, raffles, prizes, food and music.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate for $4; children 2 and younger get in free.

For more information, call Danielle or Sharon at 685-8543 or visit the website at www.skaneatelesnurseryschool.com.

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Hoppy Trails in CNY

August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The Central New York Region is Renowned for its Brew, Wine and Even Local Cuisine Trails

(Syracuse, NY – Aug. 22, 2011) The Central New York Region offers a taste of everything you’d find on a trip to New York State. Literally. The seven-county area is host to a variety of restaurants and pubs touting local dishes made with farm-fresh ingredients and paired with beer and wine straight from the area’s vineyards and hop yards. In fact, in the 1880s, New York State produced 80 percent of the nation’s hops, and most of those hops came from Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties. Visitors to the region are invited to celebrate the historic culture of New York State’s hop industry by touring a beverage trail or two.

Here are some of the highlights of the area’s beverage trails and cuisine hot spots:

New York State’s very first official cuisine trail, the Cooperstown Beverage Trail, is located in Otsego and encompasses four establishments: Fly Creek Cider Mill, Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown Brewing Company and Bear Pond Winery .

The trail offers tastings plus a close-up look at how the beverages are made on a tour. The Madison County Hop Heritage Trail is marked by hop kilns and other related hop sites still in existence documenting the agricultural impact of commercial hop production in the history of Madison County and New York State. Madison County was known as “one great hop yard” for a century.

Sites on the trail include the Foothill Farms, Ye Olde Landmark Tavern, Coolidge Hop Farm, Chenango Canal Cottage Museum and many more. Sweet apple cider is pressed on an antique Boomer & Boschert press built circa 1890 at Harvest Moon Cidery at Critz Farms , and Owera Vineyards is comprised of four acres of Minnesota cold, hearty varietals Frontenac Gris and Marquette set amidst the rolling hillside near the village of Cazenovia.

The Saranac Brewery, founded in 1888 and located in the heart of Utica, in Oneida County, offers a hands-on tour. The aroma of fresh hops and malts leads visitors to the 1888 tavern to sample brews. The Saranac Brewery also concocts several tasty soft drinks like Root Beer, Ginger Beer and Orange Cream.

The Number 5 Restaurant in Greater Binghamton presents a broad range of wines from around the world, with particular emphasis on California Chardonnays and hearty reds. Recipient of various esteemed awards from “Wine Spectator,” “Wine Enthusiast” and “Restaurant Wine” magazines, the Number 5 Restaurant offers the largest selection of the highest rated wines available in upstate New York.

Another superb establishment, Moxie Wood Fired Grill welcomes guests with a warm, upscale ambience and trendier types of food – something you’d find in New York City.

Chenango County’s Black Bear Winery produces some of the finest fruit wines and hard ciders made from New York grown fruit picked at the peak of ripeness and pressed into luscious flavors. The American Hotel in Schoharie County features an award-winning, inventive, “American-French” cuisine all its own. The menu focuses on creative dishes that bring the enticing flavors of France, Italy, America and Asia to the table while also changing with the seasons as they feature local produce. The hotel’s extensive wine list includes over 2,500 selections and has been awarded the esteemed “Grand Award” from The Wine Spectator since 1981. The restaurant has received the DiRoNA Award since 1992 for the highest standards for food, wine and spirits, service, atmosphere and value.

Eateries featuring seasonal dishes based on farm-fresh ingredients right from the backyard. Wineries touting a variety of wines made from handpicked, ripe grapes grown in the area’s vineyards. Breweries offering the best of locally grown hops. And to top it all off, trails to walk visitors through this extraordinary, taste bud-pleasing experience.

The Central New York Region offers all of this and more. It’s easy to see the historic culture of New York State’s hop industry is alive and well in the Central New York Region.

For more hop heritage trails or to plan a visit to the area, check out www.JustGoCNY.com.

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Free Film Series Offered at HCCC

August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Aug. 23, 2011) Herkimer County Community College’s Student Activities Committee will sponsor six films to be shown on campus throughout the fall 2011 semester. All films are open to the public free of charge, and will be screened at 7 pm in the Sarkus-Busch Theater located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center.

The first film in the series, “Bridesmaids,” will be shown Wednesday, August 31. The film is about a woman who is chosen as her best friend’s maid of honor. Lovelorn and broke, Annie looks to bluff her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals with an oddball group of bridesmaids. Rated “R,” two hours.

The schedule for the fall semester is:

September 21—“Cars 2” (7pm)

October 19—“The Hangover” (5pm) and “The Hangover 2” (7pm)

November 16—“Cowboys & Aliens” (7pm)

December 7—“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (7pm). All films are in the Sarkus-Busch Theater.

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Celebrity Chefs Compete in Culinary Competition

August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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envIRONmental CHEF supports Baltimore Woods Nature Center

(Marcellus, NY – Sept. 2011) Using only locally grown and produced foods, four celebrity chefs go head-to-head with their creative concoctions and culinary skills.

Sous chefs drawn from patron ticket holders assist in the prep work—chopping, dicing, slicing— alongside these master chefs. A panel of experts weighs in on the culinary creations, then, after everyone samples the foods, the audience picks the winning Chef.

Celebrating the abundance of locally grown and produced foods in Central New York, Steve Landon, Farm to Table Chef; Joelle Mollinger, Joelle’s French Bistro; Ellen Leahy, bc; and Alicyn Hart, Circa, join this cook-off challenge competition on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The event takes place at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.

Putting together the best in local culinary masters with the best in local food, this is an evening of entertainment and culinary pleasure.  Beer will be provided by Middle Ages Brewery and wine courtesy of Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars.  Enjoy an evening at The Woods, while helping support the nature center at this fundraiser for this local gem of the CNY community.

“Baltimore Woods Nature Center’s mission is to connect people with the natural world surrounding us. Since food is one of our most fundamental connections to nature, an event showcasing the many ways to eat locally, and the benefits to our physical, mental and community health is an important part of our work,” says Patty Weisse, Executive Director of the nature center.

The list of local food producers and growers includes Middle Ages Brewing Company; Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Farmshed CNY, Cafe Kabul, Harvest Homes Organics, Small Potatoes Sales and Market, Schoolhouse Farm, JAVA-GOURMET, Seneca Salt Company, Pride of NY, Byrne Dairy, South Side Innovation Center of Syracuse University (SSIC) and the Northeast Organic Farm Association–NY (NOFA-NY). The Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics of Cornell University will be unveiling two new varieties of potatoes at the event.

Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, contributing editor for Edible Finger Lakes magazine and author of a blog advocating locally grown and produced foods is the guest emcee for the evening.

“This will be the first time these great chefs will be going toe-to-toe in our version of Kitchen Stadium. It will be a fun night to support Baltimore Woods, a gem of a local resource,” says Baskerville- Burrows.

EnvIRONmental CHEF homegrown is held in the memory of Jean Graham of Skaneateles.  Graham touched many lives in the community through her work as a teacher, volunteer, and leader.

For ticket information, call Baltimore Woods at 315 673-1350 or visit www.baltimorewoods.org for on-line ticket purchase. This event is a fundraiser, and proceeds benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center.

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