Aug - Sept 2014
A Bi- Monthly Resource for the Women of The Finger Lakes
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Finger Lakes Hematology & Oncology Patty ConstantinO
What Is Survivorship Anyway? page 4
Finger Lakes Cardiology Mary J. Pudusseri, MD, FACC, FSNC
Mikki’s Story - “Every day after 50 was a gift”
page 5
Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare Zoe Fackelman, PT
No More Belly Bulge! page 6 History & Beauty
Art-fueledTM Living to Enjoy at Sonnenberg CHRIS COOLEY
Looking to Easily Fund Your Cause or Project?
page 12 FREE! www.FLWOMAN.com PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Dear Contributors and Readers,
The Finger Lakes is New York State’s largest wine producing region, 3rd largest in the United States. With over 200 wineries located around the various (great- depth) lakes, uniquely producing lush vineyards that flank their shores. Retaining residual summer warmth in the winter, and winter’s cold in the spring, the grapes are protected from various frosts producing world-renowned Chardonnays, Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Francs and many others. But what better way to enjoy the regions wine ambience is with summer outdoor activities such as hiking the parks, swimming at the base of a waterfall or just pairing these world class Finger Lakes wines at dozens of restaurants with outdoor dining. Take in a play; find your vibe at a local night club or an outdoor concert. Our Cover Story in this issue describes one of the jewels of our Finger Lakes region, the historic Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion. Sonnenberg is the most elaborate and intact example of a Country Place Era Estate (1865-1929) in our region. This now 50-acre estate is one of the few remaining in the United States distinctive for its extraordinary collections of period architecture, statuary, formal gardens, fountains and unique garden structures. When you visit Sonnenberg in Canandaigua, with its 40-room mansion and acres of land, harken back to the grandness of this summer getaway for a leading couple of the Gilded Age. “It is summertime and the livin’ is easy…You’re going to rise up singing, then you’ll spread you’re wings and take to the sky.” This evocative George Gershwin piece is how we all hope to feel with summer in full swing. Linda Hunsicker - Michael Coia - Publisher Publisher
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Medical Business Opportunities Fine Dining What Is Survivorship Anyway?...... 4 ...... 16-17 The Crow’s Nest Restaurant Mikki’s Story - “Every day after 50 was a gift”...... 5 on Seneca Lake...... 27 No More Belly Bulge!...... 6 Rogues’ Harbor Inn, Restaurant & Brewery – WOMEN OF THE FINGER LAKES Enjoy This Great Cayuga Lake Destination...... 28 ...... 18-19 Dental Suzanne Fine Regional Cuisine...... 29 Rodney D. Littlejohn...... 7 Enjoy Edgar’s – COVER ARTICLE: Fine Dining at Belhurst Castle...... 30 Health & Wellness History & Beauty Lipo Laser Treatment Now Offered Winery to Enjoy at Sonnenberg Achieving Artistically Interesting Wines at SHARI’S DERMA TECHNOLOGIES...... 8 ...... 20-21 Does Your Insurance Cover Acupuncture? ...... 9 Is the Core of Ventosa’s Wine Making Craft...... 31 The New Nutrition Fact Label...... 10 Yamaha Boats...... 22 TRAVEL & LEISURE Professional Services Esperanza Mansion...... 32 Claim Your Space, Manage Your Reputation.....11 Fabulous Foods Summer…It’s All About You!...... 33 The Olney Place on Keuka...... 23 Looking to Easily Fund Seneca Wood Fired Bistro...... 24 Your Cause or Project?...... 12 Glen Mountain Market: Bakery & Deli...... 25 Community Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…and Check Out Finger Lakes Visitors Connection... 34 Red Jacket Orchards- busy as can be in the Finger Lakes region...... 13 Geneva Night Out Not Just for the Locals!...... 26 Combines Businesses with the Arts...... 35 KMB for Answers.org Financial Services Searching to Find Answers for Anorexia...... 36 Bricks for Building Your College Funding Plan Smith Opera House...... 37 ...... 14-15 Education The County Women’s Newspaper is published bi-monthly and is available free of charge at Community School of Music and Arts...... 38 display stands in approved private and public establishments and authorized distributors only, or by paid mail subscription. Jan Regan Photography...... Inside Back Esperanza Mansion...... Back Cover Trademark and U.S. Copyright Laws protect The County Women’s Newspaper. No part of this paper may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.
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FINGER AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 3 LAKES WOMAN Finger Lakes MEDICAL Hematology & Oncology Dr. Stephen Iganczak & Dr. Bruce Yirinec
What Is Survivorship Anyway?
By: Patty ConstantinO
Recently we celebrated a young man’s last day of treatment. I began It is important to share this to ask him so what’s next? After a long pause he states, “I’m not really plan with your primary care sure. So much of my focus has been on getting through treatment. I physician to ensure that your medical record is complete. haven’t really even thought about what’s next.” Surviving cancer or It will also keep them in the “survivorship” can be defined in different ways. “For some it is being loop to assist you with the disease free, for others it’s the process of living with, through, and monitoring of your health beyond cancer.” (cancer.net) after your cancer care. Many describe periods or phases of survivorship. The first phase is the initial The second thing a diagnosis, “you have cancer.” The second or “transitional phase” refers to the survivor needs to do is focus on returning to normalcy. “How period after your treatment has been completed when you have been told, “you do I do that?” At the end of treatment many experience a wide are free of disease.” This phase is usually measured in months. The last phase range of emotions from relief to anxiety about the future. After or time frame is referred to as permanent survivorship, usually measured treatment, the “safety net” of regular, frequent contact with your in years. healthcare team ends. Many miss this source of support and Each phase comes with a wide range of emotions and physical responses. experience increased anxiety. Some survivors find their social Here I would like to focus on the transitional phase. You are free from disease networks inadequate and returning to “normal” difficult. It is and your treatment is done. “Now what?... What comes next?... What do I do important to address all of these concerns. Making sure you now?” These are many of the questions we are asked here in our are open and communicating with your loved ones is important. Cancer Center. Participating with cancer support groups and even counseling First and foremost you should celebrate. Enjoy the moment! Finishing for you and your family. Remembering not only you were effect cancer treatment is a huge accomplishment and you should be celebrating with by your cancer will help as you transition back into your routine. your family and friends who have been with you through this time of care. For some the entire family was changed by this experience and However, there are some other important steps you should follow after receiving they may not even be aware of that. Recognizing and working the good news. Work with your provider to prepare a cancer treatment and though these changes are what is needed to get the support survivorship plan. This plan should include specific information related to your you need. cancer diagnosis and care. Your plan should include the following items: Being familiar with your survivorship plan follow up will also • Your diagnosis, including specific cancer type and stage. help with your transition back. Some worry about common • The date you were diagnosed physical problems such as headaches, cough and stiff joints. • List of all of your treatments including list of chemotherapy Knowing what are signs of true concern versus common items. drugs with the dates started and stopped including the Being comfortable to ask the provider will reduce anxiety. number of treatment cycles Finally, getting back to your routine. This usually is the best • Radiation treatments and treatment sites sign of recovery. Returning to the things you did before your • List of all medical findings during the course of treatment. cancer diagnosis. Remembering though that you are different that your body has been through a lot so make sure you do not (such as side effects you experienced) set yourself up for failure. Starting back to work, exercising, and • Results of any diagnostic tests done going out with friends may take time. You might need to start • A schedule of required follow up appointments & required back to work part time gearing up to full time. Be prepared by tests to evaluate your health after cancer treatment. This setting up realistic goals for yourself and understanding your will monitor your recovery and watch for survivorship plan will assist you during this process. potential recurrence. Working through these changes with realistic expectations, staying focused on communicating openly with your support relationships and maintaining a regular schedule of follow up visits will provide a sense of control. Remember, your are a SURVIVOR and with that comes the opportunity to make many more memories.
FINGER LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 4 WOMAN MEDICAL
Mikki’s Story - “Every day after 50 was a gift”
Mikki Doling Mary J. Pudusseri, MD, FACC, FSNC Contact: Finger Lakes Cardiology 4 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 315-462-3571 360 Parrish Street Canandaigua, NY 585-396-1980 and what needs to be done. 418 North Main Street Penn Yan, NY 315-462-3571 1991 Balsley Road Seneca Falls, NY 585-396-1980 FINGER AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 5 LAKES WOMAN MEDICAL
No More Belly Bulge!
By: Zoe Fackelman, PT Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare, PC’s foundeR
Crunches, sit-ups, crunches with a twist function properly. As a result, there will be continued excessive and anything that “jack knifes” the body intra-abdominal pressure that the abdominal muscles cannot such as straight leg lifts or holds while lying withstand pushing the belly further out and down. So the remedy for DR is not a cure for the “gap” in isolation. on your back can worsen your belly bulge It is an approach that properly aligns your body and conditions particularly if you have spinal alignment, the entire mid-section to get the core in good working order. low back pain issues. In addition, if your When you do this the gap narrows because the pressure pushing spinal alignment issues are accompanied by on the weak point decreases. diastasis recti, your belly bulge will worsen. If you are interested in having us help you Diastasis Recti (DR) is the separation of with your BULGING BELLY, pain or any other the rectus abdominus (six pack) abdominal condition then contact us at (585) 396-1400. muscle from the linea alba (mid-line connective A very common question we are often asked is if you need tissue) at the front of the abdomen. DR is the a referral to receive an evaluation and treatment to resolve the result of excessive intra-abdominal pressure or pain, poor performance or limitation. The answer is no. All you loading and is common in the later stages of need to do is call us and make an appointment. If you have an pregnancy, particularly second or subsequent insurance that requires an authorization/insurance referral for pregnancies. The diastasis (the gap) narrows payment, then we will take care of that for you. If you do not naturally in the weeks following childbirth, but have insurance coverage you can be seen under our affordable often doesn’t come back together completely on self -pay program. We typically its own, resulting in instability and weakness of will forward your initial evaluation the core (your back and abdominal muscles) and and final evaluation report to your a “pooch” stomach. Excessive intra-abdominal physician so that he or she may be pressure also causes hernia and organ prolapse. informed of your attendance in The muscles separate as a result of increased physical therapy with us. pressure, the linea alba is stretched and weakened as it takes all other muscular and fascia support structures along with it. This To learn more about our leaves the front of the abdomen unsupported expertise or to gather more and unstable. The rectus abdominus is one of information about Lake four layers of abdominal muscles: the transversus Country Physical Therapy abdominus, the deepest layer, the internal and and Sportscare, PC, visit us external oblique, the next two layers that shape at www.lakecountrypt.com the waist, and then the rectus abdominus is on the outside. or call (585) 396-1400. Diastasis, “the gap,” is a symptom or a sign something is not working right in your spine and Physical Therapy Team: pelvis. It is not the problem in and of itself. It Kristin West, PT, DPT, seems like binding or splinting the abdominal Robert Christakos, PT, DPT muscles and doing lots of abdominal exercises and Zoe Fackelman, PT would be the obvious or direct way to deal with the abdominal muscles not doing their job. In fact, correcting the problem has to start with proper alignment of your spine and pelvis. If there is not proper alignment, the back, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles cannot
FINGER LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 6 WOMAN DENTAL
FINGER AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 7 LAKES WOMAN HEALTH & WELLNESS
Lipo Laser Treatment Now Offered Left: Shari at SHARI’S DERMA TECHNOLOGIES Right: Brenda
By: SHARI Cardinale Bruzee, Derma Technologies Clinical Spa & Boutique Relaxing and Non-Invasive Fat and you begin to lose weight and burn fat, it will go • Step 3: Cellulite Reduction into resistance mode. Usually, that results in the Achieve LipoLaser is a 100-percent non-invasive laser- areas where you want to lose weight being the your based spot fat reduction and body contouring toughest spots to target. These areas commonly goals system that provides inch loss, but without are love handles, belly fat and thighs. In fact, this - We will measure and surgery, pain or recovery time. By directly is impossible to do relying on traditional diets. weigh each client before and after LipoLaser helps target those trouble areas safely, targeting adipose cells (or fat cells), LipoLaser the program to help you track your quickly and efficiently. offers a safe and effective spot fat reduction progress and reach your goals. solution that can be applied to multiple It is very important to note that LipoLaser treatments are not recommended for people with problem areas. Brenda Monroe of Shari’s staff is offering the following conditions: pregnant; immuno- Rather than a painful incision, LipoLaser the brand new LipoLaser treatment. Brenda’s surpressed; uncontrolled hypertension; cancer; uses laser energy to safely (and painlessly) years of working with the body and her work liver /kidney disorder; epilepsy; thyroid gland penetrate the skin and target specific adipose helping others with body image issues as well her dysfunction; pacemaker; heart disease and (or fat) cells. It is through this targeted process education make her the perfect fit to provide this cardiac arrhythmia. that LipoLaser is able to stimulate a cell into new service to help Shari’s clients feel better and The treatment protocol for each LipoLaser releasing water, free fatty acids and glycerol, become motivated to take the jump start from session is a relaxing and pain-free experience which are often referred to as Triglycerides. LipoLaser to the next level of wellness if they so varying from 30 to 50 minutes in length. Having released these Triglycerides, fat cells choose. Depending on your needs and objectives, each “shrink” significantly, resulting in inch loss! Call Shari’s Derma Technologies today to set session generally involves a combination of small How does LipoLaser compare with natural up your free consultation. weight loss? The science behind the LipoLaser probes and paddles that directly target and deal with problem-areas. lies in its ability to stimulate the release of Shari Cardinale Bruzee Triglycerides from the targeted fat cells. This Though treatments are specific from person Derma Technologies process, the release of water, free fatty acids, to person, the average treatment protocol for and glycerol, from the adipose cells, is not only LipoLaser is three weekly sessions for a duration Clinical Spa & Boutique natural, but essential for the human body to of three to six weeks. 100% Made in the United States of America function. 41 Seneca St, Geneva NY 14456 The human body is an energy machine Here is the process: 315-781-0041 that takes in fuel (caloric intake), converts the fuel into an energy source and stores it (as • Step 1: Consultation - We will triglycerides in fat cells) and then releases it assess your objectives, including when the need arises (fat cells release stored your goals, answer your questions triglycerides). The challenge in this fantastic and determine if LipoLaser is right process is that sometimes the body stores more for you by conducting a physical energy than it needs in its fat cells, resulting history. in an increase in an individual’s physical • Step 2: Treatments - Treatments size. Thus, by targeting this excess energy are relaxing, ranging from 30 to storage, and by further stimulating the body to 50 minutes, followed by a specific undergo its natural process of releasing it, the amount of time on the fat-burning LipoLaser achieves its impressive results. Areas that LipoLaser can safely and whole body vibration plate to flush effectively treat are the waistline, mid and the freed fat from your body. lower abdomen, upper, mid and lower back, buttocks and thighs, arms and underarms and neck.Your body is a well-oiled machine. When
FINGER LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 8 WOMAN HEALTH & WELLNESS
Does Your Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
By: Sarah Mantell, MS, LAc, AcuHealth Acupuncture of the Finger Lakes, PLLC
October 2014 marks the one-year - This is the amount you would pay out-of-pocket anniversary of open enrollment for for each visit to a practitioner on their provider list. the Patient Protection and Affordable 4. What percentage will I pay for out-of-network practitioners? Care Act. Since its implementation - This is the amount you would pay out-of-pocket a number of changes have unfolded for each visit to a practitioner who is NOT on their regarding member eligibility and policy provider list. benefits. Several insurance policies do 5. Who must provide the acupuncture? AcuHealth provide acupuncture coverage but it’s -Some policies only cover certified acupuncturists Acupuncture of the important to know what questions to (medical doctorate degree with with approx. 200 Finger Lakes, PLLC ask about your policy to insure accurate hours training in acupuncture), most cover licensed acupuncturists (masters degree with approx. 2,000 fingerlakesacu.com information. hours in acupuncture training). Sarah is a board At AcuHealth we recommend you 315-719-7072 certified, Licensed Acupuncturist. call your insurance company’s patient 225 Border City Rd., 6. Will I need a referral from an MD to see the information or benefits line. This number Geneva NY 14456 acupuncturist? is often found on your insurance card or - New York State does not require a referral to on your insurer’s website. If your policy receive acupuncture. However, every insurance sarah@ does cover acupuncture, continue with the company is different and asking this question helps fingerlakesacu.com following questions: to cover all of your bases. 7. Am I subject to a deductible? 1. How many treatments do I get - If you have a deductible, this is the amount you each year? may have to pay out of pocket before your policy - Your policy may not follow a will cover a percentage of treatment cost. calendar year. Be sure to ask when your year starts and resets. If your policy does not cover acupuncture it may be because 2. How much does the insurance your primary policy is through Medicare and Medicaid, which company pay? do not provide acupuncture benefits at this time. If you have - Some have a fixed co-pay supplemental insurance or your condition is a result of a work- rate while other plans cover a related/auto injury there may be coverage available through percentage of the reimbursable Workman’s Comp, No Fault or your supplement policy. Please rate that is set by the insurance don’t hesitate to call our office (315-719-7072) or your case company. manager to clarify eligibility. 3. What is the normal co-pay for It is also important to note that Health Saving Accounts acupuncture from an in-network (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) may be utilized to provider? cover the cost of acupuncture and it’s adjunctive therapies. We understand that insurance can be very confusing, that’s why AcuHealth is happy to answer any further questions you may have regarding treatment cost, or help to clarify the information you received from your insurance company. We believe that acupuncture should be accessible and affordable to best meet your health and wellness goals.
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The New Nutrition Fact Label
BY: ERIN KLINE
If you watch the news, you must have more reflective of what we actually eat. For example, most cereals may have a serving size of ½ cup to ¾ cup. If you heard recently that the FDA has proposed eat cereal, you probably realize that you are eating more updates to the nutrition fact label on than that serving size. The new label may reflect a serving packaged foods. The new label will have size of 1 cup to 1 ½ cups. The calories from fat portion an updated design highlighting calories has been removed from the new label, and information on and serving sizes. The serving sizes will added sugars has been added. Intakes of added sugars in also now reflect what people are actually the United States is high, which is why this was added. We What about the claims on the eating, rather than what they should be really need to start paying attention to how much added sugars we are consuming. The amounts for vitamin D and front of the package? Here are eating. some common label terms and potassium have also been added. Vitamins A and C are I think that most individuals find the what they mean: now not required to be labeled. You may also notice that current nutrition fact label quite confusing, the % Daily Value is still there, but is now on the left side Calorie-free - Less than 5 calories so I really hope that they find the new label per serving of the label. easier to read to help them to make healthier Low-calorie - 40 calories or less per No matter what the label looks like, we should all put serving. choices. When meeting with a client, if they forth some effort to decipher it so that we can make the Sugar –free - less than 0.5 g per do not feel comfortable reading the food label, serving appropriate choices. Meet with a dietitian in your area if I make sure that that is one of the first things Fat free - less than 0.5 g per serving you have questions or concerns! that we cover. Low-fat - 3 g or less per serving Food label photos from the U. S. Food and Low-saturated fat - 1 g or less per Pictured here is the current nutrition serving Drug Administration website: http:// Low-cholesterol - 20 mg or less and fact label: www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/ 2 g or less of saturated fat per The first thing that you want to look at is serving the serving size. Is the serving that you are PressAnnouncements/ucm387418.htm Reduced Fat - At least 25% less fat going to eat the same as the one that is listed? than regular food item Light in Fat - Half the fat compared If not, you must do the appropriate math to to the regular food item determine what you will be receiving based Lean meat - less than 10 g fat, on your specific portion size. Most individuals 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per are confused by the % Daily Value column. serving and per 100 g % Daily Value gives you a general idea Extra lean meat - less than 5 g fat, of what one serving of a food contributes less than 2 g saturated fat, and towards your daily total. This percentage is less than 95 mg cholesterol per serving and per 100 g based on a 2000-calorie diet. Your nutrient Sodium free/salt-free - Less than 5 needs may vary based on how many calories milligrams sodium per serving you eat daily. And calorie needs are very Very low sodium - 35 milligrams or less sodium per serving individualized based on age, gender, height, Low sodium - 140 milligrams or weight, activity level and your specific goals. less sodium per serving Reduced or less sodium - At least 25% less sodium than regular Here we have the proposed new food item food label: Light in sodium - 50% less sodium* restricted to foods with more than You can see that the servings per container 40 is bolded and the calorie amount is also calories per serving or more than 3 bolded and in larger print. The FDA is hoping grams fat per serving. that having these items bolded will draw more Unsalted or no added salt - No salt added during processing; does attention to it and therefore help to address not necessarily obesity. The serving size amount will also be OLD NEW mean sodium free. *as compared with a standard serving size of the traditional food. FINGER LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 10 WOMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Claim Your Space, Manage Your Reputation
BY: JANICE LOUDON, WEB DEVELOPER, FINGERLAKES1.COM, INC.
When you search for businesses on the internet, Since this process only requires you to spend your time to do it, it’s a good idea to what often pops up is that business’ “Local Listing”. get your ducks in a row, sit down and fill these out. They look like business cards and often have a Here is what you are going to need: small map, address, phone number and website • Your logo in jpg, gif, or png format information. • Photos of your people, building, and products These are created by the search engine companies like • A brief description of your business Google, Bing, Local, Facebook, Foursquare, LinkedIn, and • Email and membership accounts will be necessary for some Yahoo Local. They create them to help their users find of these but they will prompt you to sign in or set one up as useful information about local companies. required. What many are not aware of is that you can claim these Here’s where you should go: spaces for free and set them up to your liking. You can • http://www.google.com/business/placesforbusiness/index.html often add logos, hours, pictures, videos, expanded map • https://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php listings, and manage and respond to reviews about your • https://foursquare.com/signup business. • http://www.linkedin.com/home Business owners need to take control of these potential • http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/local-listings assets. Sometimes they are incorrect, outdated, or worse • https://biz.yelp.com/claiming hijacked by competitors. Anyone can, if they want, “suggest” photos for Verification process: businesses on Facebook that are not administered. These After you have filled in the questionnaire, they will want to verify that you are will stay up until the business owner claims his space and who you say you are. This verification process is usually conducted with a phone call takes control of the listing. This feature alone should shortly after you hit submit on the form. The automated call will be made to the phone convince you to take control at once. number they have as your number within a minute or so. So you need to be ready to And If you don’t you will be missing an opportunity pick up the phone. Also if possible turn off any automated greeting so that you can to manage these spaces as the effective introductions to personally answer the phone, especially for Google Places and Yelp. Some of these your company they could be. 82% of people research local services often also offer an option to be verified by mail. businesses with the search engines. Further Down the list: After you have your basic information set up you will be able to edit content or add information such as specials offers or coupons, receive feedback and respond to customer reviews. Google maps will now allow you to move the map marker for your business if it was inaccurately placed, and add how to find parking. Some of the new features offered by Google are custom QR Codes that can be used in printed materials. When someone scans the code with a smartphone they will be automatically taken to their Google Places Page. You can also participate in paid for programs like Ad Words and keep track of your listing with a personalized dashboard that will tell you about visitation rates and more. Get a PDF guide to Google Places at the FingerLakes1.com Client Center http://services.fingerlakes1.com/client-center.php. If you have any problems, Fingerlakes1.com can take you through the process. Call for an appointment today. 315-712-0104. Sources: Google, Facebook, marketingcharts.com, getlisted.org, searchenginejournal.com
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Looking to Easily Fund Your Cause or Project?
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Looking to Easily Fund Your Cause or Project? Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… and busy as can be in the Finger Lakes region.
By: CHARLIE WILSON: SPLASH Charlie Wilson
Tourism is big business in the Finger Lakes We are a flexible team that can help you craft your message and thousands (millions?) of people come and promotional materials and write press releases on everything to visit our area every year — drawn by the from small events to major developments. Our emailing list of more than 100 media outlets means SPLASH can notify many, countless attractions and events that our many people very quickly. corner of the globe has to offer. We have worked with individuals, wineries and other We are known for our wine, yes, but we businesses, nonprofit organizations, school districts and others also have beer, and beautiful lakes for boating, — anyone who has a story to tell. You can put our decades of swimming, fishing, sailing or just anchoring newspaper experience to work for you. offshore and enjoying the sunshine. The long list of attractions also includes automobile racing, baseball, museums, state parks, picnicking and Phil Beckley and Charlie Wilson, the principals camping areas, glassmaking, glacial gorges and and co-founders of SPLASH, have more than the birthplace of women’s rights. 70 years’ experience telling the good stories Festivals big and small abound, paying in the Finger Lakes and promoting the region. Phil Beckley homage to everything from sauerkraut to garlic Mr. Beckley spent more than 35 years at the to jazz to bluegrass, and the list is just Finger Lakes Times in Geneva and is a former getting started. publisher of the paper. Mr. Wilson spent 33 You get the picture. The Finger Lakes is a bustling and vibrant locale. Promoting this place years as a writer and editor at the Democrat should be one of the easiest jobs on earth. We and Chronicle in Rochester, including seven (Phil Beckley and Charlie Wilson of SPLASH years as editor of the newspaper’s Our Public Relations and Marketing) certainly enjoy Towns sections. singing the praises of the region, and we would like to do that for more clients. In other words, the SPLASH team wouldn’t mind being busier. We can devote hours to your promotion and marketing needs, and still have time to go jump in the lake. SPLASH is here to help you tell your stories, to help the area’s small businesses promote what they do, whether it’s a new employee, a Gold Medal-winning wine or a special event. We can handle the promotion and public relations that help give local businesses the public recognition they deserve.
This swimmer no doubt could have made a bigger splash if he had enlisted the help of SPLASH.
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Bricks for Building Your College Funding Plan Bricks for Building Your College Funding Plan By: PAMELASubmitted MORLEY by: Pamela TIERNEY Tierney
College costs continue to skyrocket – at a pace that far exceeds the rate of inflation. But there is a bright side to planning for college expenses, and it’s getting a little brighter all the time – thanks to federal tax breaks that can make paying for college more affordable. The key point to remember is that you can create a college funding plan brick by brick, by combining a variety of investment accounts, tax benefits and financial aid sources. Here is a quick guide to get you going:
529 Plans1—State-sponsored versions of these plans are now available in all 50 states, and you aren’t limited to the plan of your own state. In a 529 Plan, you set aside after-tax dollars2 on behalf of a beneficiary, and earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. Distributions are not taxed, if taken for qualifying education expenses. As the account owner, you maintain control of the account and may change beneficiaries, subject to restrictions. In addition to state- sponsored plans, private colleges also may set up a form of Qualified Tuition Plan that allows tuition to be prepaid.
Education Savings Accounts—These accounts allow annual contributions of up to $2,000 per child per year. Distributions made for qualifying education expenses are tax free, and the costs of high school or elementary school tuition may qualify.
Loans or Withdrawals from Permanent Life Insurance—Parents often find it convenient to fund part of college costs by taking loans or withdrawals from permanent life insurance contracts – i.e., life insurance with a cash value. In most contracts, loans may be taken tax free.
Traditional IRA Withdrawals—If you have a Traditional IRA, you can make penalty-free withdrawals for purposes of paying qualifying colleges expenses for your child, grandchild or spouse (or even yourself). Ordinary income tax will apply on the amount withdrawn.
Roth IRA Withdrawals—If you have a Roth IRA, you can make penalty-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses once your account has been in place for at least five years. There is no income tax due on the amount withdrawn.
Federal Tax Credits—Many parents can use federal tax credits to meet a portion of the children’s educational costs. The American Opportunity Tax Credit applies in the first four years of post-secondary education. It’s a tax credit of up to $2,500 and applies to the cost of tuition, fees and course materials. Up to 40% of the credit (a maximum of $1,000) is refundable – meaning even if you owe no income tax for the year, you can get up to $1,000 back from the government if you qualify for this type of credit.
1 Before investing in a 529 plan, please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The official disclosure statement and applicable prospectuses, which contains this and other information about the investment company, can be obtained from your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest. 2 Some states allow a state income tax deduction for 529 plan contributions.
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Deductible Interest on Student Loans—If your child needs education loans and you repay them, you may qualify to deduct up to $2,500 of the loan interest per year.3
Employer-provided Education Benefits—Some companies have set up programs that allow the organization to contribute education benefits on behalf of workers and their children. Federal law currently allows up to $5,250 of employer-provided education benefits to be excluded from taxable income.
Financial Aid—Today, more and more students are applying for financial aid. In most cases, students must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this type of assistance.
Time Is On Your Side
The more time you have available to save money for educational expenses, the better your chances of meeting your financial goals may be. Keep in mind, too, that the tax benefits and financial aid mentioned above may not be available to everyone. Your qualification for some of these may depend on your Modified Adjusted Gross Income. Your financial professional can help you learn more – and help you identify specific solutions that may work best to help you reach your long-term financial goals, based on your personal situation.
Prepared by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The information contained in this article is for general, informational purposes only. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents or employees do not give tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation.
Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), 800 Westchester Avenue, 4th Floor Suite N409, Rye Brook, NY 10573. 914-288-8800. Securities products/services and advisory services are offered by PAS, a Registered Investment Advisor and broker-dealer. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Morley Financial Services, is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. PAS is a member FINRA/ SIPC.
Morley Financial Services is owned and operated by Pamela Morley Tierney, who has been a financial adviser for more than 25 years. She is following in the footsteps of her late father, who was a financial adviser for more than 45 years and started the company. Pam sees Morley Financial Services as more than a business… It is a family tradition in the Finger Lakes. Pam’s family has always believed that the art of advising people on their 3financial The individual whoaffairs is legally is obligateda calling, to repay not the an loan is the only one who may be eligible for any available interest deduction. occupation.Consult your She financial currently or tax professional works for with details. a wide
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FINGER AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 17 LAKES WOMAN Deb Kelly Diane (Hansen) Nilles Deb Kelly’s job never gets Diane frequently shares her homecoming story; whether boring. “It’s never routine. I get at work as a Registered Nurse with Finger Lakes Health, or to meet many people, different visiting with customers at The Crow’s Nest Restaurant; now people,” Deb says. As Events owned by her and husband, Greg. Manager at Sonnenberg Gardens “It’s a great story of returning & Mansion State Historic Park to your roots, appreciating the in Canandaigua, Deb takes care beauty of this region, and taking of every major event held at a leap of faith now and then!”, the 40-room mansion or one of she smiles. its nine international gardens, Diane grew up on Seneca including the dozens of weddings Lake, in Dresden NY. After that happen there each year. “I graduating from Syracuse get to help plan one of the most University, Diane dove into her special days in a woman’s life. “ career as a nationally-certified Deb came to Sonnenberg in 2011 after handling the catering Peri-Operative Nurse. She and sales at Steamboat Landing also in Canandaigua. She raised her family and worked at has lived all over the country from Virginia to Texas to United Health Services’ Regional Nebraska for her career in the hospitality business. She says Trauma Center, in Binghamton, “it gets in your blood.” So did the Finger Lakes. She now NY for 23 years; specializing calls this home with her husband and two dogs. She is a in O.R. clinical management, member of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes and education and quality the Canandaigua Kiwanis. Deb was born in New Orleans improvement. “Caring for critical patients and leading the and raised in Massachusetts. She got her degree in musical surgical team has been my passion for nearly 30 years”. theatre and piano from Marymount College (maybe that’s With an invitation to consider joining Finger Lakes Health where the entertainment flare comes from?) After all the as Nurse Manager /Site Administrator of its Ambulatory traveling around the United States, Deb missed the change Surgery Center, Diane suddenly began to reflect, re- of seasons. She loves the lakes and the openness of this part prioritize, and seek a healthier work-life balance, “back of New York. And of course, she loves her job. “So many home” in the Finger Lakes. In March 2010, she joined Finger happy occasions to celebrate at Sonnenberg.” Lakes Health. Her husband, raised in The Hamptons of Long Island, retired his finance career, to pursue his dream to own a waterside restaurant. The Nilles’ purchased The Crow’s Nest on Seneca Lake in 2011. Diane and Greg are thrilled Kelly Towers with tremendous support from community and colleagues, Kelly Towers has been a in their new business venture. “It’s wonderful to live in the loyal Belhurst employee for Finger Lakes again; enjoying its serenity, recreation, family, over 14 years. Her hard work friends, and growth… as we become a destination for and dedication has landed tourists, athletes, wine and brew connoisseurs around her the role of Dining and the world !“ Lodging Manager. Kelly started at Belhurst as a Brenda Monroe guest service representative, acting as hostess and lodging Brenda Monroe was born receptionist for the Castle and and raised in San Diego, Calif. White Springs Manor. After After working for many years as four short months she was a Nail Technician, she wanted promoted to bar manager for to expand her knowledge and Edgar’s, the restaurant in the education in the beauty industry. castle. Here Kelly was the lead In 2004, she attended courses bartender and maintained in Laser Hair Removal through the wine list. Over 6 years ago Kelly took over lodging for Candela Gentlelase. After Belhurst, managing the three hotels and restaurants. completing those classes, she Now Kelly oversees 80 plus employees and plays a huge went on to become a nationally role in the day to day operations at Belhurst. Now a wine certified Laser Technician at the sommelier for Belhurst, Kelly has played a major role in the Safelase Institute at the Laser 21 continuous Wine Spectator awards Belhurst has received. Centers of Connecticut. Along with maintaining the highest quality and comfort at Brenda’s passion for taking care of people and her careful Belhurst’s three hotels and two restaurants, Kelly also plans attention to detail has built her a solid reputation and many small weddings and party events on the property. “What I happy clients. Her extensive knowledge ensures a safe and love most about working at Belhurst is the various people successful treatment experience. coming from all walks of life and all over the world to Brenda has worked at Shari’s Derma Technologies in Belhurst. We offer such a unique product from three distinct Geneva for many years and is very proud of all the wonderful hotels, two amazing restaurants, a wine and gift shop, as well and custom-tailored services that Shari’s has to offer. as a full service spa salon” says Kelly. Belhurst is lucky to When not taking care of her many clients, Brenda enjoys have such a hard and dedicated employee! being with her friends or spending time walking her beloved Chihuahua Gizmo. FINGER LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 18 WOMAN WOMEN OF THE FINGER LAKES
Zoe Fackelman, PT Pamela Gangloff Zoe Fackelman, received her Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy Your visit to Sonnenberg Gardens in 1982 from Ithaca College. In 1987 & Mansion State Historic Park in she founded and is president of Canandaigua has much to do with Lake Country Physical Therapy and Pam Gangloff. She is the Guest Sportscare, PC. in Canandaigua, NY. Services Manager at the 50-acre park Zoe has extensive skills with hands- that welcomes nearly 35,000 visitors on therapy that help to manage soft to its grand mansion and ornate tissue and joint pain and to restore gardens each year. With a small staff, alignment and motion. Zoe has the the nonprofit relies on its hundreds highest level of training using Pain of volunteers to lead the park tours, act as docents, drive Reflex Release Techniques, (theprrt. the trams, and even plant the gardens. They do it all and com) and Associated Awareness Pam leads the way. Born in Harwinton, CT, Pam came to Techniques (wellness and performance. Community College of the Finger Lakes (now FLCC) to get com). She specializes in wellness, her degree in Conservation Law in 1982 and she never left! performance and the treatment of all An outdoors girl, Pam says she “loves this area for its parks sports injuries and orthopedic problems and the waterways.” You can find her sailing or kayaking including the spine, pelvis, TMJ/TMD. As a women’s and on Canandaigua Lake, or walking or biking the many trails men’s health specialist, she provides excellence in care for around the Finger Lakes. Pam grew up learning customer sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, incontinence for all ages service from her dad who owned the country grocer in town. and preventative prenatal, pregnancy and post- partum After college, Pam worked for 17 years for the McDonald’s care. As a practicing yogi and nutrition enthusiast, yoga Corporation and came to Sonnenberg in 2013. Say Hi to Pam and good nutrition is incorporated into a treatment plan, as Gangloff, and you have a friend for life. appropriate. Zoe’s treatment philosophy is to educate the consumer as to how to care for themselves while providing treatment techniques to expedite recovery. Ms. Fackelman, a resident of Canandaigua, is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Strength and Mary Pudusseri, Conditioning Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Association for Continence, and the MD, FACC, FASNC International Pelvic Pain Society. She also belongs to several Dr. Pudusseri was born local organizations, including the Canandaigua Rotary Club and raised in India, attending and the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce. Zoe enjoys medical school at Kerala golfing, water and snow skiing, snow shoeing, gardening University, Kottayam Medical and relaxing with friends and family. Her personal fitness College. She moved to New York program includes healthy eating, yoga, weight training, and completed her residency elliptical, walking, hiking or biking in the South Bristol hills. in Internal Medicine and her fellowship in Cardiology at New York Medical College, Patty Constantino Metropolitan Hospital. Dr. Pudusseri is on the faculty at Patty Constantino, Practice the University of Rochester Administrator for Finger Lakes Medical Center. She is part of Hematology & Oncology. She has been part the Finger Lakes Cardiology practice and her specialty is of the oncology leadership team for three clinical cardiology and nuclear cardiology. She is certified years after 11 years of Primary Care. She by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal is an active member of the Association of Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. She sees patients in Community Cancer Centers, MGMA, and Clifton Springs office and covers Clifton Springs Hospital the Practice Manger Committee with the and Clinic and F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua for Monroe County Medical Society. cardiology issues. What is most important to her is being Dr. Pudusseri has been a cardiologist in the Finger Lakes able to be a difference maker. Making Cardiology practice for 25+ years. She has provided long- an impact on families going through one term care to patients with heart disease and their families. of the most difficult times of their lives gives her great joy. She is sensitive to the specific needs of women with heart Oncology provides her that opportunity to by ensuring that disease, as well as those with other medical issues. She the experience at Finger Lakes Hematology & Oncology is tailors an individual patient’s care to their specific needs, both comprehensive and compassionate care you can receive taking into consideration their responsibilities to their in the Finger Lakes region. families and jobs, their travel and recreational plans and their insurance coverage,. Dr. Pudusseri and her husband have three children, all physicians FINGER AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 19 LAKES WOMAN COVER ARTICLE
History and Beauty to Enjoy at Sonnenberg
By: Diana Palotas
To those who vacation in the Finger Lakes, After her husband died in 1899, Mary Today, Sonnenberg is a State Historic Park summer is defined by the lifelong memories Clark Thompson wanted to honor Frederick yet it receives no funding from New York. As at Sonnenberg and in Canandaigua. With no made at that quaint family cottage along a nonprofit organization, Sonnenberg relies children, Mary was able to travel extensively. She on guest admissions, donations, grants, events the water or the cabin in the woods. When even sailed the Nile. Quite a modern woman for and gift and wine center sales to remain the you visit Sonnenberg in Canandaigua, with her day! Mrs. Thompson came back inspired number one tourist attraction in Ontario its 40-room mansion and acres of land, it’s and with the help of some of the top designers County. We also rely on the 250 volunteers tough to comprehend that this grandness of the time, transformed the gardens of who give of their time and talents to plant was “just” the summer getaway for a leading Sonnenberg. The Italian Garden, off the porch the gardens at Sonnenberg, give the tours, couple of the Gilded Age. Canandaigua of the mansion, consists of four parterres filled drive the trams, and do whatever they can with bedding plants. They form a modified fleur- was where Mary Clark spent her childhood so that Sonnenberg can be here to welcome de-lis pattern. The Japanese Garden evokes the and when she married wealthy New York visitors daily from May through October landscape of Japan, with mountains, islands and City banker Frederick Ferris Thompson, with tours given each day at 1pm. Special waterways created in miniature and ornamented holiday events happen in November and she made sure her summer home was built with lanterns, pagodas, and bamboo structures. December and the annual Orchid Show here. The home became Sonnenberg, The rare Tea House was modeled after one in kicks off spring in March. The beauty and Kyoto that has since burned down. A wooden which in German, means “sunny hill.” Mrs. uniqueness of Sonnenberg’s nine formal temple gate marks the northern entrance, and a Thompson became a great benefactor gardens and the majesty of the mansion lure traditional Torii gate on the east side is flanked to the Canandaigua Community. F.F. dozens of couples to marry here each year. by Foo Dogs. The bronze statue of Buddha Thompson Hospital, Clark Manor House caused quite a stir among the townspeople at the retirement home and Sonnenberg Park time when it was brought from the train station Photos by Jan Regan exist, because of this true Finger in a wagon. The greenhouse Lakes Woman. complex was expanded over Historic Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion is the next twelve years to include the only surviving estate of its type in Central areas for growing grapes, and Western New York. Replete with a 40- peaches, and roses, as well room grand mansion completed in 1887, nine as propagating plants for the thematic gardens, a collection of 140 different garden. Something still done trees in the arboretum, a deer park, an historic today! When Mrs. Thompson Lord & Burnham greenhouse complex, an was at her home in New York aviary, and a Japanese Tea House, Sonnenberg City during the winter, flowers is the most elaborate and intact example of a and fruit arrived several times Country Place Era Estate (1865-1929) in our a week from Sonnenberg. region. Quite simply, we don’t have to watch A special messenger went Downton Abbey to learn about the transition by the New York Central of life from the 19th to the 20th Century and train overnight to make the its impact upon those living upstairs and below; delivery. Wagon loads of Sonnenberg interprets the American version to fruits and vegetables from the more than 34,000 visitors each year. This now greenhouses and the utility 50-acre estate is one of the few remaining in the garden went regularly to the United States distinctive for its extraordinary F. F. Thompson Hospital and collections of period architecture, statuary, Clark Manor House. formal gardens, fountains and unique garden structures.
FINGER LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 20 WOMAN My Garden COVER ARTICLE By Mary Clark Thompson, 1873 Within my garden fair and sweet, My thought full often stray, To greet again the lovely flower Along the accustomed way.
I see once more my treasures bright Fresh springing, ever new, Fair blossoms opening to the light, And sparkling with the dew.
And there, beside those lilies tall, That sway in every breeze, Springs meek the little blue-eyed flower Of sweetest memories.
Here beds of purple iris grow, The haughty flower of France. And then the roses, red and white, Renowned in old romance.
Gay pansies, rich in velvet robes, And precious thoughts of love, Bend their bright heads to myrtle blooms, Blue as the heavens above.
Beneath that thicket’s cool green shade, Where ferns and moss abound, Sweet May-flowers hide their trailing stems, And breathe their fragrance round.
In those cool shades, those sunny paths, My heart forgets her care, Though weak my faith, though crushed my There are many events for you to enjoy in 2014. hope, They’ll bud and blossom there. Each Thursday afternoon in August on the mansion veranda, delight in an elegant high tea and dine on Should sorrow darken all my path, Photos by Jan Regan assorted baked goods and sweets on the veranda of the And cloud my future years, Sonnenberg Mansion. The weekend of August 16-17 The sunshine in my garden will is a highlight of summer in Canandaigua as Arts at the Make rainbows of my tears. Gardens at Sonnenberg welcomes artisans from all over the country. Enthralled with the PBS show Downton Abbey? Join us for “Thompson Abbey” September 21 when Sonnenberg and its visitors will go back in time for a day you won’t forget. In October, so much autumn fun. Come and learn at our Fall Gardening Symposium with Vincent Simeone on the 11th. It’s a who-dun-it as Mansion Mysteries are acted out October 17-19 and then 24-25. October 26th gets spooky throughout the park for our Haunted Stroll. Sonnenberg is all decked out for Canandaigua’s Holiday Home Tour December 6th and on December 13th for our Christmas Gala. Mrs. Thompson’s generosity to the community was legendary, supporting many local charities. In addition, she contributed objects and money to the State Museum in Albany, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vassar College, Teachers College (now Columbia), Williams College, Women’s Hospital in New York City, The New York Zoological Society, The New York Public Library, and the National Academy of Sciences. When Mary Clark Thompson died in 1923, flags in Canandaigua were lowered to half-staff out of respect for the women who had done so much for her community. Find out more about Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic FINGER Park at sonnenberg.org AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 21 LAKES WOMAN THE BEST DAYS BEGIN AND END ON A YAMAHA BOAT.
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Finger Lakes Wine Country Catering is a Catering Company www.opusfingerlakes.com located in the Beautiful Finger Lakes Region. Our catering services OPUS (Geneva Location) provides weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, birthday 486 Exchange Street, Geneva NY 14456 Opus (Seneca Falls Location) 315-759-5388 104 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 parties, bridal showers, and baby showers to name a few. Monday- Friday 7am-4pm, 315-712-4239 We are the Finger Lakes Premier Caterer offering custom menus, Saturday 8am- 4pm and Sunday 9am-2pm Monday- Saturday 730am-2pm local products, and years of experience. Catering Locations include Ravines Winery, Zugibe Vineyards, Heron Hill Winery, Billsboro
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Glen Mountain Market & Bakery Now OfferingWatkins Event Catering! Glen, NY
Contact Glen Mountain Market to build a menu for your next special event, baby shower, wedding, birthday or reunion – The possibilities are endless! We offer our services here at the Bakery and off-site, as well as making beautiful, uniquely constructed wedding and special event cakes!
We are Now serving “Gimmie Coffee!”
We are a fully functioning Deli as well as a Cafe as well as a Bakery!
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Red Jacket Orchards- Not Just for the Locals!
Red Jacket Orchard’s Farm store in Geneva The Farm Store and your favorite grocery NY has always been a true promoter of stores are not the only places that you can the community and for all things local. But find Red Jacket juice; you can also find it in New York City! For over 20 years now, the term local doesn’t just mean being in the Nicholson Family has also brought its the same region or area – Local is about goods to market in the Big Apple. Now you coming together as business owners and can find them in over 30 of GrowNYC’s creating something good and unique for Greenmarkets, and hundreds of gourmet customers as well as the community. Red stores throughout the Finger Lakes. To Jacket Orchards creates an outlet for find a location near you, please visit www. community through its Farm Store and redjacketorchards.com. You can even have Red Jacket products shipped right to your company-wide presence. front door!
For over 50 years Red Jacket has been a staple Apple packs are shipped in packs of 12 in the Finger Lakes Region producing many and can be personalized by picking a variety different fruits year-round from plums, peaches of your favorite apples to send out as well as a and strawberries to cherries, apricots, and of personal note. course, apples! But fruit isn’t all that Red Jacket is known for – The company’s delicious, cold Juice mail orders are done with either the pressed, 100% natural juice is also receiving 12oz. juice flavors for packs of six, or with the national attention. 32 oz. juice flavors for packs of three.
With the expansion of our juice Theme packs are the most recent mail manufacturing facility in 2010, Red Jacket order options provided by Red Jacket Orchards has been able to increase production Orchards. There are five different theme levels, making and shipping delicious, cold packs available: The Red Jacket Sampler, pressed juice to stores all over the country. From Breakfast in the Finger Lakes, The Chef ’s California to New York, new customers are able Pack, Pride of the Finger Lakes, and The to frequent stores like Whole Foods, Wegmans, Nicholson Family Sampler. Fresh Direct, Shoprite, and A&P to purchase Red Jacket products. Ranging from $35 to $80, customers are Also look for Red Jackets fresh fruits able to send local products as a gift or just a and juices in your local Wegmans, hello treat to those near or far! For the people that have moved away from the Finger Lakes Tops & Specialty stores. Region and miss their hometown apples, to those who have tasted Red Jacket juices but For the “social” food fans, join Red can’t walk through their doors to purchase Jacket’s online community of over it – Mail orders and expansion of products 11,000 Facebook fans to get daily in stores helps bring Red Jacket Orchards to updates on orchard events, orchard you! With its ever-expanding online options, pics and specials. Red Jacket Orchards is turning local taste into a global market. Red Jacket Orchards 957 Route 5 and 20 Geneva, NY 14456
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The Crow’s Nest Restaurant on Seneca Lake Come see us by land or water … It’s simply a view above the rest, at The Crow’s Nest Enjoy casual waterfront dining on the northern shore of Seneca Lake; just minutes from downtown Geneva, on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail ! 315-781-0600 We offer a unique, lakeside view, relaxing and friendly environment, great food and drink. 415 Boody’s Hill Road Rt 96A, 1/8 mi south of Lowes The Crow’s Nest Restaurant features: www.thecrowsnestrestaurant.com
• Indoor and outdoor dining • Local, farm-fresh seasonal produce Reservations recommended. • Full service indoor and outdoor beverage bars • Finger Lakes Wines and wine tasting events • Weekend live entertainment • Upgraded lakefront decks and boat slips ! • Private party facilities - for reunions, showers, rehearsal dinners, business events and more. • Nature’s finest added touch ... the awesome splendor of our Finger Lakes !
Treat yourself to a unique Finger Lakes dining experience at the Crow’s Nest Restaurant !
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Rogues’ Harbor Inn, Restaurant & Brewery – Enjoy This Great Cayuga Lake Destination
Today, the Inn & Restaurant is owned and “Judy of Rogue’s Harbor.” It is also maintained operated by Eileen Stout, designer and that the Inn was a stop on the underground restaurateur who graduated from Cornell railroad and that slaves bound for freedom in Canada passed through the Inn & via a tunnel to University’s Department of Landscape the lake. Architecture and decided to call Ithaca, NY her home. The Inn & Restaurant is currently Restaurant and Pub operating a fine dining restaurant and pub The restaurant which opened in 1996 which opened in 1996 on the first floor of the features locally sourced, globally inspired cuisine complimented by fine Finger Lakes wine and building, and in 2001, after some further historic its own craft brewed ales. The Rogue’s Harbor renovations, the Inn/Bed & Breakfast once Brewing Co. began brewing in 2011 and offers again began welcoming overnight guests. “The brews crafted from locally sourced ingredients Harbor” now houses a restaurant and craft which pour exclusively at the Rogues’ Harbor Inn. brewery in addition to offering elegant lodging to Dining at Rogue’s is a memorable experience. visitors from around the globe. Enjoy an evening We offer 2 intimate dining rooms as well as a of fine dining in its restaurant, select from one of spirited pub. Throughout the dining rooms, we retained most of the 19th century historic detail its craft brews, plan overnight stays within one with local memorabilia and lighted fire places to of its beautiful rooms, and select it as your next perfect the atmosphere for a fine dining experience. venue for a destination event. Enjoy our music-filled pub atmosphere for a lively Rogues’ Harbor Inn, Restaurant & Brewery is meeting or for greeting your friends. rich in history and tradition. First named the Central While dining with us here at our National and original Colonial exterior dating Exchange Hotel, it was built in 1830 by General Historic Landmark Inn don’t forget to check out from 1830. Daniel Minier in what was then known as Libertyville our craft ales by our very own brewery with local When planning a destination event, it (South Lansing), with 15 inch thick brick walls, more hops. If wine is your passion we offer over 35 all starts with what kind of event would than 13 working fire places and a facade similar to Finger Lakes wines on our list. We offer pairing you like to have: casual picnic, elegant that of the Clinton Hall with columns stretching suggestions for both wine and beer on our seasonal seated dinner, festive drinks & appetizers, three stories. It was named the Central Exchange dinner menu. business luncheon meeting. Here at Hotel because it catered to the stage traffic from Check out our on-site craft brews from Rogue’s Rogues’, we can help you plan every Elmira to Auburn and Cortland to Penn Yan. The Harbor Brewing Company: Sold by the PINT, detail from the space reserved at the Inn first known bill for the hotel was, “50 cents admission, MUG or GROWLER FILL! or off site, menu selections, drinks, seating supper and horses extra...” • Route 34 Red Ale Later, the Inn was a stopping place for horse plan and decorations. The original 3rd • Cayuga Cream Ale thieves and other no-gooders. Rogue’s Harbor, or the floor ballroom was restored in 2009 and • East Shore Pale Ale Harbor, received its current name shortly thereafter, once again hosted parties, banquets & around 1900, when it is said that a patron in high • Brewer’s Choice Ale dances on its spring loaded dance floor spirits climbed to the roof of a nearby building, • Belgian Seasonal Ale with vaulted ceiling & brass and hurling a bottle of whiskey against the brick, chandeliers above. Inn Lodging, Event Planning and Catering proposed a toast, “Here’s to a harbor of rogue’s.” Contact us for dinner As always, the Inn offers comfortably elegant The Inn has hosted many other more reputable lodging in nine recently renovated guest rooms reservations or an visitors of note: The VanCleef’s, William Henry with a graceful blend of period antiques and overnight stay. Seward, Lincoln’s Secretary of State, Cardinal modern conveniences (flat screen TVs, ac, WiFi…). Telephone: (607) 533-3535 Spellman, Harriet Tubman, and Grace Miller White The Rogue’s Harbor Inn was honored with a place Address: 2079 East Shore who used Rogue’s Harbor for the setting of her novel, on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 Drive, Lansing, NY 14882 for its pristine interior, unending service in lodging Email: reservations@ FINGER roguesharbor.com LAKES AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 28 WOMAN FINE DINING
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Robert and Suzanne Stack
Owners and Chefs 607-582-7545 9013 Rt. 414 Lodi, NY 14860 Email: [email protected] www.suzannefrc.com
Cooking with Suzanne
Upcoming Cooking Class: Saturday, September 13th 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Tomatoes & Corn Class:
Heirloom Tomato Salad With Fennel, Haricot Verts and Cayuga Blue
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Sweet Corn Soup With Roasted Shrimp, Tomato Concasse, Scallions and Basil Oil
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Tomato Risotto With Mascarpone, Parmesan Reggiano, Garden-Fresh Basil and a Warm Cherry Tomato Compote
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Peach Melba With Macerated Peaches, Lavender Ice Cream, Fresh Raspberries and Whipped Cream
$65 per person excluding Beverages, Tax and Gratuity
This season we are offering a 2-course prix fixe menu, a 3-course prix fixe menu and a 5-course tasting menu with optional Finger Lakes wine pairings. Both the prix fixe and tasting menu showcase the bounty of our local purveyors and our very garden. We encourage guests to spend more time at their table and hope everyone has the relaxed and attentive dining experience that we want to deliver. And, after dinner, we encourage you to take a walk through our gardens and wander through the rows of heirloom tomatoes. We will also be hosting multiple cooking classes throughout the season. Suzanne comes out of the kitchen and teaches a demonstration class followed by a three-course dinner. The class costs $65 per person and Finger Lakes wine pairings are offered for $15 per person. The remaining dates for Suzanne’s cooking classes are September 13th and November 6th. Thursday cooking classes will take place at 6:30pm – 9:00 pm. Saturday cooking classes will take place at 12:00pm – 2:30pm. Please call (607)582-7545 for more information or to make a reservation. We welcome you to our restaurant and home and look forward to cooking for you as you settle into the cozy comforts of our 1903 farmhouse. Bob and Suzanne Stack
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Enjoy Edgar’s – Fine Dining at Belhurst Castle
Belhurst Castle | 4069 West Belhurst Castle is proud to announce that Edgar’s, the restaurant in the Castle, has a brand Lake Road, Geneva, NY new dinner menu. Executive Chef Marco Ballatori has created this new menu using inspiration 14456-0609 | (315) 781-0201 from his heritage, and local fresh food to create an exciting new line up of fine food at Edgar’s. Our fine dining restaurant, Edgar’s offers superb steaks, chops and seafood amidst the unmatched beauty of our century-old castle. The new dinner menu features delectable dishes, with an array of exquisite appetizers. Within his first year, Chef Ballatori has created a new Breakfast and Dinner menu at Edgar’s, and well as most recently a new Stonecutters menu. Chef Ballatori’s inspiration for this new menu comes from a mix between his Italian heritage and local fresh foods. Growing up with an Italian family, Ballatori was brought up on homemade pasta, wine and sausage. “I learned early on nothing bought will ever taste as fresh or be made with as much love as that which is made at home. With that mindset, my heritage certainly plays a role in the amount of scratch cooking we do in the kitchen at Edgar’s” says Ballatori of his Italian heritage. Ballatori describes this new menu as “contemporary international fusion steeped in classic European technique.” His focus is on fresh, locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. He believes in simple, Chef Marco yet elegant preparations using quality components. “Edgar’s purchases CSA (consumer supported Ballatori agriculture) shares from farms in an effort to support local and organic agricultural efforts. In addition, it is not unusual for growers to stop in the kitchen with a basket of fresh from the field product. Primarily, we use these items to craft daily menu features,” says Ballatori. “This allows us to present items to our guests in a number of forms. With a CSA, you never know what you’ll get each week so it serves to keep us sharp, creatively.” Our new menu provides dishes that are equal parts accessible and delectable. “Here, you are our guest and you will be treated to a meal that we have put a great deal of consideration and love into. I believe that attention to detail comes through in every bite.” Says Ballatori. Everyone at Belhurst welcomes you to visit and enjoy our fine cuisine and breath taking views of Seneca Lake.
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Achieving Artistically Interesting Wines Is the Core of Ventosa’s Wine Making Craft
By: Danielle Pezzuti and Staff
Ventosa Vineyards has been voted as a top If you have tasted Ventosa’s reds, you probably have noticed that they are some destination winery in the Finger Lakes, noted for of the darkest and full bodied in the Finger Lakes. Jenna credits this to the terroir which, among many things, is made up of a nutrient-rich clay loam soil, as all vineyard Old World style wines, entirely estate grown fruit, work is done manually, without the aid of herbicide sprays which can sterilize the soil. Mediterranean cuisine and breathtaking vistas of the Furthermore, Ventosa practices 35-40% fruit thinning before veraison – or the onset of eastern shore of Seneca Lake. Heading south on ripening - which sacrifices high yields but affords better quality juice, as more of each route 96A from Geneva, it’s hard to miss the opulent, vines’ energy goes into fewer grape clusters. By focusing on her crop in the vineyard terra cotta roofed, 18,000 sq ft Italian estate on the throughout the season, she knows the ins and outs of each variety like the back of her right. However, what this grandiose, Tuscan inspired hand before she vinifies it and very little intervention needs to be done to allow the wines building may overshadow is that Ventosa is in fact a to reach their full potential. Jenna’s harvesting approach has allowed for a mosaic of characteristics in the small production winery run with careful oversight of wines she produces. With the white wines, she has two harvests: first, an early picking a hardworking team of tasting room staff, friends for acidity; and second, a later picking for ripeness and particular fruit aromas. Both and family. harvests are fermented separately and finally blended to achieve both complexity and With only a 3,500 average case production per year, harmony. As for reds, once they are harvested, fermented, and pressed, each wine is owners Meg and Lenny Cecere, from day one, strictly aged in oak for two or more years with some varietals only having to be filtered twice. insisted on quality over quantity, allowing wine maker Once bottled, all of the red wines age in the cellar for at least one year before they are Jenna LaVita to produce small batches of rustic wines that released for tasting and sales, which is a stark difference to most Finger Lakes wineries speak for themselves. Ventosa is known as one of leading that are forced to start selling reds almost immediately after harvesting. Owner Lenny red wine producers in the Finger Lakes, winning best of Cecere has believed in the prowess of cool climate red wines since he opened his doors class, double gold awards at the New York Wine & Food and has seen the benefit of prolonged ageing as tannins are allowed to soften, revealing a Classic for Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, but velvety yet surprisingly complex finished wine. have since built an exceptional portfolio of award-winning Ventosa Vineyards will be hosting a Dry Red Wine event Saturday, October 18th whites, including Tocai Friulano – the only one of its kind along with a few other premier Finger Lakes dry red wine producers. Details will be in the Finger Lakes. released early August. In the meantime, stop in, sip some award-winning wine and The Estate’s 23 acre vineyards are intimately tended take in the breathtaking view of Seneca Lake from the expansive terrace. Ventosa to by Jenna and her assistant of three years, Roberto Vineyards offers tours of the vineyards and wine cellar by appointment only. The winery Aguilera. Daily vineyard walks have allowed her to is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Café Toscana serves from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy take a more holistic approach, focusing on the needs of live music and extended hours every the terroir and respecting the fruit Mother Nature has Wednesday evening until 9 p.m. blessed us with. Listening to the demand of each vine www.ventosavineyards.com. and carefully scouting for trouble while padding through We are located at 3440 Route the vineyards with her dog Stewart, she has tried to see herself as part of the vineyard, rather than someone 96A Geneva NY. ruling over it. As a young person returning to farming, 315.719.0000 she has listened carefully to the wisdom of older growers, Photographs by Dylan Paolicelli entrusting others’ experience to inform her decision making which has helped her stay afloat in the ebb and flow of the sometimes variable seasonal environment of the Finger Lakes. She also works closely with Cornell University and the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station who visit often to take samples or lend knowledge on integrated pest management solutions and other practices. Jenna welcomes advice and respects her
neighboring fellow winemakers Aaron Roisen at Hosmer FINGER Winery, Fred Zugibe at Zugibe Vineyards and Vinny AUG/ SEPT 2014 - PAGE 31 LAKES WOMAN Aliperti from Billsboro. TRAVEL & LEISURE
Eat. Sleep. Wed.
The Esperanza Mansion is the perfect location for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions. Located in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country, the Mansion is surrounded by lake views, wineries and rolling hills.
Esperanza also offers a full service dining room serv- ing lunch and dinner seven days a week. Dine inside the Mansion in one of our elegant dining rooms or dine outdoors on our stone patio with breathtaking views of Keuka Lake.
Lunch: 11:00am to 4:00pm | Dinner: 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Reservations are appreciated.
Finally, Esperanza offers on site accommodations for vacationers and wedding guests with 9 charming rooms in the Mansion and 21 rooms in our on-site inn. Join us each Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for Wine & Dine Wednesday featuring specialty hors d’oeuvres, local Finger Lakes wines and live music!
3456 Route 54A | Keuka Park NY 14478 | www.esperanzamansion.com | 866-927-4400
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Summer…It’s All About You!
By: Kash Iraggi
Summer is the time of the year when the then have your gathering in our newly created glamping (glamorous weather beckons you outside. Lakeside + camping = glamping) camp called Ithaca by Firelight. Fully chats with friends, a long kayak ride and outfitted canvas safari tents with a king or queen bed, hardwood flooring and a private balcony. Spend time around the nightly picnics at the park. We tend to slow campfires and wake up to the sounds of nature. We will be down with this season and enjoy the bringing August Moon Spa to our Firelight guests as well with augustmoonspa.com outdoors with friends and family. Ahhhh massages inside the luxury spa tent. 607-256-2772 the joys of summer. This is also a time at La Tourelle Resort to call the girls together for a special get EXPERIENCE ITHACA … BY FIRELIGHT away. For the night or just for the day, WITH YOUR FAMILY AND GIRLFRIENDS 1150 Danby Rd., there is no time like the present to take Route 96B, Ithaca NY time with family and friends and let us Feel free to call me and take care of you at August Moon Spa. let me know about your August Moon Spa is a part of La Girl Friend Get Away and Tourelle, a small family owned and run I would be happy to help business that is committed to providing an you create it from start to exceptional experience while you are our guest. One such package is our customized finish! Girlfriend Getaways. All you and your girl For more information on friends have to do is book your appointments Ithaca by Firelight go to and show up. We will take care of the rest. www.firelightcamps.com You have a choice of rooms including our Yellow Barn Suite and our newest addition is our luxury camp ground Ithaca by Firelight. Parties of 6 or more are treated to a private tranquility room at the spa where you can visit and connect as you are called for your personal treatment with your specialist. We schedule the appointments so you have optimum time to relax and spend time together. The laughter and conversation flows as good friends and family get a chance to bond between massages, facials, sugar scrubs, manicures and pedicures. Groups often choose to share a meal or light snacks from our Bistro as well as their favorite bottle of wine or perhaps Mimosas all around while relaxing together before or after your treatment. Our newest creation… Firelight Camps will astound you. Talk about getting away with friends! If you love the outdoors but don’t want to deal with sleeping on the ground and setting up lots of equipment
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Check Out Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
Photos courtesy of VisitFingerLakes.com
For the past 30 years, Finger Lakes emphasizes visitor engagement while visitors Visitors Connection has been working are in Ontario County, focusing on ensuring to bring visitors to Ontario County and that each visitor experience is a positive one. Tourism has grown over the years, and, the Finger Lakes. As the official tourism today, overnight travel parties to Ontario promotion agency of Ontario County, County spend an average of $417 per day FLVC collaborates with public and private and in 2012 visitors to Ontario County partners to ensure a positive experience spent $191.6 million. Visitors dine in our for all visitors and to increase the value of restaurants, shop in our stores and stay in our the tourism industry and its contributions hotels and bed and breakfasts. They enjoy the to the economy of Ontario County – more quality of life in Ontario County, which is no surprise. In 2006, Progressive Farmer named specifically to create revenues, jobs and County Road 12 Overlook, South Bristol Ontario County the number one place to payroll growth to enhance economic live in the US, for its “great schools, low development. crime, excellent health care” and proximity In 1984, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection to other communities. What makes it such a Every season offers special events, was started by Ontario County on the special place? It’s our quaint communities and the next few months offer recommendation of the Ontario County tourism with shops and cafes that are always so the perfect opportunity to go board. What began as a one-person operation welcoming to visitors. It’s our theaters and art out and be a tourist in your own with Finger Lakes-native, Valerie Knoblauch, galleries showcasing some of the best talent has blossomed into a staff of six. The staff, in the world. It’s our culinary, beer and wine community. Some highlights of the which is still led by Valerie Knoblauch as community with dozens of farm-to-table next few months include: President, works in a variety of ways to entice restaurants, microbreweries, the Canandaigua visitors to Ontario County. The team is active Wine Trail and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend – July in the groups and meetings market, consistently It’s our history coming alive at places like 31-Aug. 3, Phelps engaging group tour operators and meeting Ganondagan Native American Historic Finger Lakes Riesling Festival – planners to secure large group visits to Ontario Site. And, it’s our outdoor recreational Aug. 9 and 10, Canandaigua County. Marketing and communications opportunities with five lakes in the county initiatives include public relations, content and countless cycling, hiking, winter and HopsFestNY – Aug. 9 and 10, development and advertising, all with the goal adventure possibilities, including the brand Bloomfield of gaining exposure on a national level and new Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures. Ring of Fire Celebrations – Aug. reaching a broad, yet targeted audience of 30, Canandaigua and Honeoye potential travelers. The Visitors Connection also lakes Naples Grape Festival – Sept. 27 and 28, Naples Christkindl Market – Nov. 14-16, Canandaigua Paddleboard Yoga, Canandaigua Lake Festival of Lights – Dec. 5, Clifton Springs
For information on these events and other fun in Ontario County, Bristol Mountain Fall Sky Rides, go to the Finger Lakes Visitors Canandaigua Connection web site at www.visitfingerlakes.com.
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Geneva Night Out Combines Businesses with the Arts
Geneva Night Out is a free monthly arts and cultural event in downtown Geneva, NY on the first Friday of every month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Art openings, exhibits and showcases hosted by local businesses and galleries, including live music, poetry, theater, dance, workshops, and special events at a variety of Geneva venues will provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the creative energy and dynamic range of local art in all its forms. Free self-guided maps will direct attendees to Geneva Night Out locations, spotlighting the various restaurants, boutiques, and businesses in our eclectic, walkable and vibrant downtown. Maps are available at all participating venues and businesses, and on the Geneva Night Sponsored by: Out website. Attendees can enjoy the exceptional dining and nightlife provided by Geneva’s participating neighborhood cafes, restaurants, taverns and lounges. Geneva Night Out is an independent, grassroots coalition of area artists, business owners, merchants and residents working together to cultivate an increasingly inviting, walkable, diverse and arts-friendly destination.
For more information and updated listings of upcoming artists and participating businesses please contact: [email protected] or visit the website www.genevanightout.org
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We have volunteers who are willing to speak about eating disorders to raise awareness KMB for Answers.org and we will participate in any Searching to Find Answers for Anorexia health and wellness events.
Here at Finger Lakes Woman, we have found that one of the benefits of “Community” is to assist our readers and dedicate services and informative content to educate our readers with activities throughout the region. One such activity is the growing movement to dedicate resources in order to raise needed charitable funds for important causes throughout the Finger Lakes. In loving memory of Katlyn Mary Bennett, who tragically died on June 23, 2013 after a long struggle with anorexia at the age of 25, there is a program being initiated as an “art- fueled funding” directed services campaign. The purpose of this foundation is to expand awareness, knowledge, understanding, support, and options for women who struggle with anorexia. Anorexia is a devastating disorder that shatters the individual’s life and destroys the lives and relationships of families and friends. Some will struggle for years, others will lose their battle; leaving loved ones to wonder “why.” Our goal for this art-fueled funding campaign is to provide linkages for anyone touched by this disease to help find support, treatment, understanding, and options to deal with this devastating illness. All donations will be used to help women and loved ones who are dealing with issues associated with anorexia. Our family, friends and loved ones are all struggling with questions and are passionate about helping others. The foundation is in the process of filing the necessary paperwork for tax exempt status. Once all state and federal paperwork has been filed in the coming weeks, donations will be accepted here on this foundation website. Submit your email below to receive updates so we can let you Please subscribe and leave a message on our website or know when we can accept donations. Facebook page so we can keep you updated about upcoming Help us make a difference, in memory of events and projects. To do this use the contact tab on our Katie, help us find answers. website @ KMBforanswers.org.
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Smith Opera House
Upcoming Events for August 2014 - September 2014
August 1 at 7:30pm August 20 at 7:30pm August 29 and 30 at August 3 at 2 and Film: Fed Up 7:30pm 7:30pm August 31 at 2 pm and Film: The Lunchbox The only area apperance! 7:30pm August 21 at 8pm Film: A Short History of August 2 at 5:30pm An Evening with Decay Youth Explosion Rosanne Cash August 30 at 2pm August 6 at 7:30pm August 22 and 23 at Film: The Hobbit - Part 2 Film: Life Itself 7:30pm August 24 at 2pm and September 20 at August 8 at 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Smith Club Series: Film: Only Lovers Left Alive Geneva Concerts The Stray Birds presents: at Billsboro Winery August 23 at 2pm Ballet Jorgen’s Cinderella Film: Happy Feet August 8, 9, 10 at September 28 at 2pm 7:30pm August 27 at 7:30 pm Hal McIntyre’s Orchestra: Film: National Film: The Secret of Kells Tribute to SInatra Lampoon’s Vacation Rosanne Cash August 9 at 2pm Film: The Bugs Bunny/ ROSANNE CASH Road Runner Movie Rosanne Cash has added the next chapter to a BOX OFFICE remarkable period of creativity with her new release Hours: 10am to 5pm August 10 at 2pm The River and the Thread. Cash, who has charted 21 Monday Friday 42nd Infantry Division Top 40 country singles, including 11 Number Ones, 10am to 2pm Saturday Band wrote all of the new album’s songs with her longtime Phone: 315-781-5483 866-355-5483 (toll free) August 13 at 7:30pm collaborator (and husband) John Leventhal, who also Film: Sita Sings The Blues served as producer, arranger, and guitarist. The River Email: [email protected] and the Thread is a kaleidoscopic examination of the Address: 82 Seneca Street August 15 and 16 at geographic, emotional, and historic landscape of the Geneva, NY 14456 7:30pm American South. The album’s unique sound, which August 17 at 2 and draws from country, blues, gospel, and rock, reflects Please note that all times are 7:30pm subject to change. Please call the Film: We Are The Best the soulful mix of music that traces its history to the region. box office to confirm dates and August 16 at 2pm “Cash comes full circle as a storyteller and singer of times. For a complete listing of Film: Hobbit - Part 1 exceptional grace and grit. It’s among her finest work events or to purchase tickets visit in a 35-year career, assured and at ease, and one of thesmith.org 2014’s first great albums.” — BOSTON GLOBE
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ALL ARTS, ALL AGES. Making the arts accessible to everyone, since 1960.
VISUAL ARTS MUSIC DANCE THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION Providing exceptional education in all artistic disciplines. Scholarships give everyone the opportunity to learn.
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330 E Martin Luther King Jr / State Street Ithaca NY 14850
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