CAYUGA COUNTY EVENT LISTING  July 6-19 2011

Wednesday, July 6 – September 4 - The Cost of Freedom: Cayuga County in the Civil War - Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. The Cayuga Museum honors the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War with an original exhibit focusing on the experiences of local people during the conflict. The Museum’s own important collection of Civil War artifacts will be enhanced with treasured heirlooms loaned by local families: photographs, letters, uniforms, weapons and much more. A series of public programs all summer will expand the Civil War theme, watch for dates and times. www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum (315) 253-8051

Wednesday July 6 – Sunday, August 21 - New York Prints of Mind Exhibition - Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Contemporary Limited Edition Prints. . Curated by Joe Scala, E.D., Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. Selections from the Universal Limited Art Editions collection. www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553

Wednesday July 6 – Sunday, September 4 - Auburn Doubledays Baseball - Class A professional baseball, farm team for Washington Nationals, New York-Penn League. 7PM start, Sun. 6PM, $. www.auburndoubledays.com (315) 255-2489
Saturday, July 6 – Sunday, July 17 - Lake Ontario Counties’ Summer Fishing Derby – Lake Ontario, Fair Haven. Adult & youth derby categories include salmon, brown, lake, rainbow or steelhead trout & walleye. Prizes, $. www.loc.org (888) 733-5246

Wednesday, July 6 – July 20 – Hairspray - Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Rt. 38A, Auburn. Upstate NY’s most popular professional theater performing six large scale musicals each season. Hairspray takes you to Baltimore in 1962 and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a girl with big hair, a big heart and a big passion to dance. Great music, great dancing, great story; Hairspray has it all. www.merry-go-round.com (800) 457-8897

Wednesday, July 6 – Bats!! - Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jensvold Road, off Route 104A, Sterling. oin Naturalist Jim D’Angelo for a fascinating look into the lives of bats. 8pm, free and open to the public. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark/ (315) 947-6143

Wednesday, July 6 - Tiffany Summer Concert Series & Art Market - Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Noon, Cayuga Chords – A four part Cappella Harmony Group. Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Visit the Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop and the Literacy Volunteers of America sponsored Used Book Sale before or after the concert at Willard Memorial Chapel. www.willardchapel.org 315-252-0339

Wednesday, July 6 - Downtown Auburn BID Summer Concert Series 2011 – Market St. Park, Auburn. Barrigar Brothers - free - starts at 6pm. Enjoy a summer evening. Bring your family and chairs, rain or shine. www.auburndowntown.org (315) 252-7874

Thursday, July 7 - Free Concert – Market St. Park, Auburn. Band - Quick Change - concert starts at 6:30. Sponsored by the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Dept. - free. www.ci.auburn.ny.us

Thursday, July 7 - Country Music at Dill’s Run - Dill’s Run Winery, 3862 State Route 90, Union Springs. “Country Music” Thursday evenings from 5 - 8pm. Singing a mix of classic country, romantic duets along with some contemporary country favorites, this musical act is sure to please. Advance tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. Entertainment & party platter included. Season tickets also available. www.dillsrun.com/vineyard.htm (315) 889-5007

Thursday, July 7 – Sunday, July 10 - Cayuga County Fair - Cayuga County Fair Speedway, Route 31, Weedsport. Agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, rides, games, food, live entertainment and special events, 10AM - Midnight. (315) 834-9152

Friday, July 8 & Saturday , July 9 - Film - UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Winner of the Palme ’Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Weerasethakul, a native of Thailand who tells language-challenged Westerners to call him Joe, makes films that confound and delight. ’Uncle Boonmee’ is still deeply unconventional, a film whose meaning and structure are often tantalizingly just outside our reach. We don’t want to miss a moment, even if we’d be hard-pressed to explain or even understand what we’ve seen. 7/8 1 & 8pm., 7/9 8pm. Tickets $4. www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669

Friday, July 8 - Garden Concert Series - King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd (off Route 90), King Ferry. Free wine tastings throughout the music. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from local vendors. Cost of admission - FREE! www.treleavenwines.com (800) 439-5271

Friday, July 8 & Saturday, July 9 - Aurora Fest – Main St., Aurora. Blessing of the boats, Taste of Aurora, parade, Battle of the Bands, live music, food and fireworks. http://www.visitaurorany.com/ (315) 364-7610

Saturday, July 9 – Sunday, July 17 - Cayuga County Museum Week - History in Your Backyard – Cayuga County Museums. Programs and exhibits at museums celebrating Cayuga County history. Pick up passport at first museum visit to be eligible for door prizes. Call county museums for times available during the week.

Saturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 10 - 35th Anniversary Weekend - Sterling Renaissnce Festival, 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling. Opening weekend special! Buy one adult ticket at regular price and get one ticket for HALF PRICE or one FREE CHILD’S TICKET! Help us kick off a great season by joining us on opening weekend July 9th and 10th at a great savings. 10am - 7pm. Fee. www.sterlingfestival.com (800) 879-4446

Saturday, July 9 - Finger Lakes Cheese Open House - Finger Lakes Cheese Trail NY. Visit anytime between 10-5 p.m. to receive farm tours, talk with the cheese makers, and taste cheese samples… all at no cost. Enjoy a day touring in the Finger Lakes. Bon appetite! Farms on the cheese trail include: Keeley’s Cheese Co., Finger Lakes Dexter Cheese Creamery, Shtayburne Farm, Hillcrest Dairy, Engelbert Farms, Lively Run Goat Dairy, Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company, Cowlick Farm, Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Sunset View Creamery, and Muranda Cheese. http://www.flcheesetrail.com/Trail_Open_House_Dates.html (800) 813-2958

Saturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 10 - Annual Book Bonanza – Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Rd., Auburn. 80,000+ books, videos, CDs and DVDs, $2 bag sale on Sunday. (315) 255-1188

Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, August 21 - Sterling Renaissance Festival – 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling. Make plans to travel back in time! Weekends only, Elizabethan festival with live theater, music, dancing, hand-crafted wares and games, 10am-7pm $. http://sterlingfestival.com/ (800) 879-4446

Saturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 10 - 4th Annual Lavender Festival - Ol’Factory Farms, 12973 Upton Rd., Victory. Family fun on our farm. Enjoy a relaxing day of lavender picking, informational speakers, musical entertainment and approx. 40 artisan vendors! Visit the farm soap shoppe, the family farm museum, or try some lavender ice cream and baked goods made with lavender. Small kids area, great food and more! $3.00 admission, 12 yrs & under are free. Sorry, no pets please. If you are interested in participating in our 2nd annual 5k lavender fun run/walk email us for more information. Open 9:30AM - 4:30PM. www.olfactorysoaps.com 315 754-8828

Sunday, July 10 - Artists from Universal Limited Art Editions - Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Art Historian, Judy Meighan, will provide a slide lecture to contextualize the work of select artists exhibited in New York Prints of Mind, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, and Robert Rauschenberg. Judy is an Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, History of Art, College of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University. 2pm. www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553

Tuesday, July 12 - Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre presents ALADDIN - Emerson Park, 6914 East Lake Rd., Auburn. Join the magic carpet ride through ancient Arabia following the exciting escapades of Aladdin, recreated by a team of professionals bringing arts opportunities to schools for 50+ years. This year-round repertory company tours state wide with curriculum-based theatre performances and a workshop series for youth during the school year and a family oriented performance during the summer, touring parks, churches, playgrounds & recreation centers. 11am, free. www.merry-go-round.com 315-255-1305 ext 26

Tuesday, July 12 - Music & A Movie - Hoopes Park, East Genesee St., Auburn. Larry Stamatel & The Swamp Dogs. Concert starts at 6:30. Movie: Megamind - starts at 8:30pm - free. http://ci.auburn.ny.us/Public_Documents/AuburnNY_RecCalendar/?FormID=158&Date=20100722&calView=0 (315) 255-4737

Tuesday, July 12 - Tuesday Night MUSIC JAM - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Weekly evening of original regional music, poetry & comedy in open mic cafe setting. Door prizes, snack menu & wine/beer with I.D., $2 at the door. 7:30pm till 11pm. www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669

Wednesday, July 13 – August 20 - Cooking with the Calamari Sisters - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St.,Auburn. Cooking with the Calamari Sisters takes place on the set of the sister's fictional cable-access cooking show Mangia Italiano. The zany Calamari sisters take their audiences on a wild and laugh filled romp as they prepare their latest dishes while belting out all of your old favorites from Que Sera Sera to Mambo Italiano. www.merry-go-round.com (800) 457-8897

Wednesday, July 13 - Pond Life on the Edge - Sterling Nature Center, 15730 Jensvold Road, off Route 104A, Sterling. Come explore the edge of Dragonfly Pond to see what life can be found. We will use nets, cups and other methods to sample the water living creatures of the pond. 1pm, free and open to the public. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark/ (315) 947-6143

Wednesday, July 13 - Tiffany Summer Concert Series - Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn. Noon, piano concert - John Chapman. Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations accepted. www.willardchapel.org (315) 252-0339

Wednesday, July 13 - Downtown Auburn BID Summer Concert Series 2011 – Market Street Park, Auburn. Honky Tonk Hindooz. Free, starts at 6pm. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening. Bring your family and chairs, rain or shine. www.auburndowntown.org (315) 252-7874

Thursday, July 14 - Free Concert – Market Street Park, Auburn. A Cast of Thousands. Concert starts at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Dept - free. www.ci.auburn.ny.us

Thursday, July 14 - Country Music at Dill’s Run - Dill’s Run Winery, 3862 State Route 90, Union Springs. “Country Music” Thursday evenings from 5 - 8pm. Singing a mix of classic country, romantic duets along with some contemporary country favorites, this musical act is sure to please. Advance tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. Entertainment & party platter included. Season tickets also available. www.dillsrun.com/vineyard.htm (315) 889-5007

Friday, July 15 – Sunday, July 17 - MacKenzie-Childs 2011 Barn Sale - Mackenzie-Childs, 3260 State Route 90, Aurora. Up to 80% off on ceramics, enamelware, glassware, furniture, lighting, fugs, holiday, and more! Limited quantities available. All sales final. Groove to music by The Blacklites and dig into legendary Dinosaur BBQ. 8am - 6pm. www.mackenzie-childs.com (315) 364-7123

Friday, July 15 – Saturday, July 16 - Film - Page One: Inside the New York Times - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. Page One gives us an up-close look at the vibrant cross-cubicle debates and collaborations, tenacious jockeying for on-record quotes, and skillful page-one pitching that brings the most venerable newspaper in America to fruition each and every day. 7/15 1 & 8pm., 7/16 8pm. Tickets $4.

Friday, July 15 - Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre presents ALADDIN - Owasco Fire Dept. Playground, Owasco St., Auburn. Join the magic carpet ride through ancient Arabia following the exciting escapades of Aladdin, recreated by a team of professionals bringing arts opportunities to schools for 50+ years. This year-round repertory company tours state wide with curriculum-based theatre performances and a workshop series for youth during the school year and a family oriented performance during the summer, touring parks, churches, playgrounds & recreation centers. 10am, free. www.merry-go-round.com (315) 255-1305

Friday, July 15 - Garden Concert Series - King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd (off Route 90), King Ferry. Free wine tastings throughout the music. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from local vendors. Cost of admission - FREE! www.treleavenwines.com (800) 439-5271

Saturday, July 16 - Bird-Friendly Gardening - Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, 3395 US Route 20 East, Montezuma. The Nature of Montezuma Lecture Series. Marie Read, author, photographer and naturalist will help us become better gardeners for the birds! Starts at 2pm. Fee: Free to members of the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex; $5 for adult non-members; $3 for students and seniors non-members. www.fws.gov/r5mnwr/ 315-568-5987

Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17 - Knights and Heroes Weekend - Sterling Renaissnce Festival, 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling. Honoring your real life heroes! This weekend your hero can be chosen to be knighted by the Queen. Cheer on your own regional hero and so much more!! Special discounted pricing for Soldiers, Fire Fighters and Police all season long. Sat. & Sun. 10am - 7pm. Fee www.sterlingfestival.com 800-879-4446

Saturday, July 16 - Draft Horse & Hay Day - Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, E.Lake Rd. Route 38A, Auburn. Experience making hay the way it was done 100 years ago. Tour the museum which will be transformed back into the 1800s. Visit the 2 new exhibits. Enjoy activities for the kids, and music for the adults. Admission & parking free, donations accepted. Lunch available for a modest cost & the gift shop will be open. 11AM – 4PM. www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum 315-252-7644

Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17 - Sixth Annual Wine and Cigar Weekend - CJS Vineyards, 6900 Fosterville Rd., Auburn. Saturday & Sunday, 12-5PM. Pair our handcrafted wines with fine cigars. Complimentary cigars with wine purchase. Free admission. www.cjsvineyards.com 315-730-4619

Sunday, July 17 - Summer Garden Tour - Hoopes Park, East Genesee St., Auburn. Hosted by the Auburn’s Beautification Commission, the 2011 Summer Garden Tour starts and finishes at Hoopes Park with maps distributed that day describing the featured 10 - 12 stops. $10 advance sale tickets, $12 tickets day of the event. Tickets available at Downtown Books or the Downtown BID office. Tour 1-4pm. Post tour events for ticket holders 4-5:30pm. Music, silent auction, refreshments, plant sale. www.beautifulauburn.org 315-258-8780

Sunday, July 17 - Renate Rewald Literary Arts Series - Ledyard Answers the Call - Morgan Opera House, 370 Main Street, Route 90, Aurora. In 1861 men from the Town of Ledyard heard President Lincoln’s call and joined up to save the union and end slavery. What motivated them? Who did they leave behind? How were lives changed? The original material has been collected by Judy Furness, Ledyard Town Historian, and will be read by family members and neighbors. Hear (and maybe even sing) the music of that time. 2pm. Free. Donations welcome. www.morganoperahouse.org 315-364-5437

Tuesday, July 19 - Music & A Movie - Hoopes Park, East Genesee St., Auburn. Joe Whiting Band. Concert starts at 6:30. Movie: How to Train Your Dragon - starts at 8:30pm. - free. http://ci.auburn.ny.us/Public_Documents/AuburnNY_RecCalendar/?FormID=158&Date=20100722&calView=0 315-255-4737