Saturday, October 30 – Sunday, January 8 - Quilts=Art=Quilts - Schweinfurth
Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. International contemporary
juried quilt exhibit. Admission
$6/adults, members and children under 12 free.
www.myartcenter.org 315-255-1553
Saturday, November 19 – December 31 - Cayuga Museum 75th Anniversay Exhibit – Cayuga
Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. View the 75th anniversary exhibit chronicling
the history of the Cayuga Museum of History and Art and the Case Research
Lab. Also enjoy the new exhibit ’Quilts’
by the Cayuga Lake Quilters Guild. www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum 315-253-8051
December 30 -
Concert with John Schmitt and Jules Poorman - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. John Schmitt was born and raised in Buffalo,
NY, and his songs are a direct reflection of his experiences growing up there.
A unique folk-meets-soul style enhances his thoughtful lyrics and colorful
imagery. Known for her beautiful voice
and captivating stage presence, Jules Poorman has performed at venues
throughout the state from Buffalo to New York City, including the American Folk
Art Museum in Manhattan during summer 2011.
Tickets $7 at door, 8pm. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
December 30 & December 31 – “The Great Buck Howard” - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. The Great Buck Howard follows the rise, fall,
and rise template of many Tom Hanks productions (see That Thing You Do!), but
McGinly handles a large cast with ease, the laughs are plentiful, the
cameos--John Stewart, Conan O’Brien, George Takei, etc.--are a treat, and the
unpredictable Malkovich gives his most nuanced performance since, well, Being
John Malkovich. Tickets $5 online, $6 at
door, 12/30 - 1:00 & 8:00pm, 12/31 - 8:00pm. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
December 31 -
New Year’s Eve Black & White Masquerade Ball - Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn. You are cordially invited to the Auburn
Public Theater for a New Year’s Evening of whimsy and elegance. Inspired by a
certain writer’s Party of the Century, the event will be a soiree to remember.
I encourage you to arrive in your most debonair black and white attire in order
to blend in with the evening’s decorative palette. For added zest, I entreat
you to don a playful mask of your choosing. Be prepared to dance into the
night. 21+, $5 at the door. Light refreshments provided. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
December 31
- Back to the 80s New Year’s Eve 2011 - Auburn Holiday Inn, 75 North St.,
Auburn. Party begins at 7:30pm with open
bar & hors d’oeuvres stations.
Dinner at 8:00pm, featuring carved prime rib & honey glazed ham,
shrimp, and dessert buffet. Champagne toast
at midnight. Music by The Pop Show Band. $240/couple includes overnight
accommodations, NYE celebration, and breadfast buffet on New Year’s Day. 315-253-4531
December 31 - New Years Eve Celebration - Aurora Inn, 391 Main St,
Aurora. A four-course limited dinner menu, with open seating from
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The celebratory dinner is part of the Inns ongoing epicurean
series. The cost is $80 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings may be
added for an additional $20 per person. Reservations can be made by calling
315-364-8888. www.innsofaurora.com
December 31 - Winter Birds and Bird Feeders - Sterling Nature
Center, 15730 Jensvold Rd., Sterling. New
Year’s Eve is for the birds! Identify
birds at your feeder and learn ways to create simple feeders. Participants will create a peanut butter and
seed feeder to take home. A short winter
bird walk will follow the indoor program.
1:00pm. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark/ 315-947-6143
December 31 -
New Years Eve at Oak & Vine At Springside – Springside Inn, 6141 W. Lake
Rd., Auburn. The Sarah Horner Band
appearing live 9:30pm until 1:30am.
$75/person includes four course dinner, champagne toast, and party
favors. Please call for reservations. www.oakandvine.com 315-252-8463
January 4 - Science
Alive 3 - Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center, Ward O’Hara
Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Rd., Auburn. A fun-filled evening of exciting ’hands-on’
science experiences for the whole family.
6-8pm. $5/person, $25/maximum
per family. Students must be accompanied
by parents. Reservations required by
12/31. www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum 315-784-5479
or 315-729-0657
January 6 & January 7 – “El Bulli: Cooking In Progress” - Auburn Public
Theater, 8 Exchange St.
Auburn. The documentary “El
Bulli: Cooking in Progress” offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes at
the Spanish restaurant hailed as the most influential eatery in the world. 1/6 - 1:00 & 8:00pm, 1/7 - 8:00pm. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
January 7 & January 8 – “Models of Strength” - Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr.
Educational Center, Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Rd.,
Auburn. Come check out the brand new
’Norm Riley Wooden Toys and Farm Implement Exhibit’. View over 300 hand crafted works of art. 11:00am - 4:00pm. Admission & parking free, donations
accepted. www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum 315-784-5479 or
315-729-0657
January 7 - The
Amazing Kreskin - Auburn Public Theater,
8 Exchange St. Auburn. With a showman’s flair, a comedian’s wit, and
the talents of a bona fide mind reader or mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin has,
for five decades, probed the mysteries of the human mind. Tickets $35. Shows at 2:00 & 8:00PM. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669
