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Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
May to September
Emerson Park, Auburn. Upstate NY’s most popular professional theater performing five Broadway musicals every Summer
800-457-8897 • www.merry-go-round.com

July and August are quiet months in the theatre community but Auburn is a leader in providing family entertainment on the stage. Loads of good theatre can be appreciated in presentations by Cayuga Community College, The Auburn Players, 2nd Stage and Baby Seal Club (experimental theater).
Auburn Players Announce their 2008-2009 Season!
The Auburn Players Community Theatre will present seven diverse productions for its 2008-2009 season in Auburn.
In early September, the Auburn Players' Youth Theatre opens the 48th season with the wacky, fun-filled musical "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr." at Cayuga Community College and under the direction of Eliza Hunt of Weedsport.
Later that month, the Auburn Players' Second Stage will again produce original plays for the Original Short Play Festival at the Auburn Public Theatre. As a community theatre the Auburn Players have felt an obligation to partner with area citizens in programs and workshops. For the festival we welcome first-time playwrights and veteran writers alike.
The original Christmas play "Carry on Santa" is about Santa's upcoming retirement and answers the question of who will carry on the gift giving and spreading of good will each year. This family play was written by and will be directed by Barbara Murphy of Auburn. It is available for early December bookings to groups and businesses.
In January of 2009 the powerful award-winning drama "Our Country's Good", set in a penal colony in 18th century Australia, will be brought to life by first-time director Jason Manning of Auburn. This adult play touches on the themes of justice and redemption.
A Valentine's treat is in store February at the Auburn Public Theatre when award winning Auburn director, Bourke Kennedy, brings the cabaret-style musical "Closer Than Ever" to Auburn. The Auburn Players will pair with local restaurants to offer dinner and theatre for a memorable evening of love.
The Auburn Players brings Shakespeare back to Auburn in April with "Much Ado About Nothing", the comedy about mixed matched lovers. Jamie Bruno of Auburn, an avid Shakespeare enthusiast and director of the much acclaimed "The Tempest" at Auburn Public Theatre two years ago, will direct. He continues to be active with the Syracuse Shakespeare Festival.
Dia Carabajal of Auburn will direct "Oliver" in June. This musical is based on the Charles Dickens' novel, "Oliver Twist". Dia directed this musical for the Players eighteen years ago and is looking forward to working with a whole new generation of children when this season's final show opens at Cayuga Community College.
For more information contact Bourke Kennedy at bourke@kenlark.com. Call 315-253-4315

Now in its 48th year of providing entertainment including drama, comedy and musicals. Full season includes a drama, a comedy, a broadway musical, a dinner theatre presentation, a youth theatre musical, a Christmas show and a New Playrights Festival of One Act Plays.
Next up in Late September, early October..dates to be announced soon is a presentation of One Act Plays written by area playrights. The Festival will be held at the Auburn Public Theatre.
Website: www.auburnplayers.net

SKANEATELES FESTIVAL EVENING EVENTS
All That Jazz! - Part I
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Thursday, August 7
Featuring: The Imani Winds; Joel Fan, piano

All That Jazz! - Part II
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Friday, August 8
Featuring: Turtle Island Quartet; Imani Winds; Joel Fan, piano; Gregory Quick, bassoon

Turtle Island Quartet: A Love Supreme
Brook Farm (Rain location: after 3:00 pm, call 685-7418 or visit www.skanfest.org)
Route 41A, Skaneateles
7:30 pm, Saturday, August 9
Featuring: The Turtle Island Quartet play the music of John Coltrane, from their 2008 Grammy winning CD.

Villas, Vittles, and Fiddles
location - TBA
7:00pm, Wednesday, August 13
Special Event - Held at a magnificent home on the lake, guests will
enjoy gourmet food & drink, camaraderie, and of course beautiful music.

Wordplay - Part I
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Thursday, August 14
Featuring: Sari Gruber, soprano; Marka Gustavsson, viola; Miró Quartet; Cameron Stowe, piano

Wordplay - Part II
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, (Pre-concert Talk at 7:00 pm), Friday, August 15
Featuring: Marka Gustavsson, viola; Miró Quartet; Cameron Stowe, piano; David Ying, cello

Festival Chamber Orchestra at Brook Farm
Brook Farm (Rain location: after 3:00 pm, call 685-7418 or visit www.skanfest.org)
Route 41A, Skaneateles
7:30 pm, Saturday, August 16
Featuring: Festival Chamber Orchestra; Sari Gruber, soprano; Robert Moody, conductor

Organ Recital with David Higgs
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 20
Back by popular demand! Join us for this turn-of-the-century Parisian organ recital featuring lively commentary by the renowned David Higgs.
Featuring: David Higgs

As the Century Turns: An Evening in Old Vienna
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Thursday, August 21
Featuring: Melvin Chen, piano; Elinor Freer, piano; Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello; Randall Scarlata, baritone; Ittai Shapira, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; David Ying, cello

As the Century Turns: An Evening in Paris
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, (Pre-Concert Talk at 7:00 pm), Friday, August 22
Featuring: Melvin Chen, piano; Elinor Freer, piano; Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello; David Higgs, organ; Michael Larco, viola; Tai Murray, violin; Randall Scarlata, baritone; Ittai Shapira, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; David Ying, cello

Festival Chamber Orchestra at Brook Farm
Brook Farm (Rain location: after 3:00 pm, call 685-7418 or visit www.skanfest.org)
Route 41A, Skaneateles
7:30 pm, Saturday, August 23
Featuring: Festival Chamber Orchestra; Tai Murray, violin; Ittai Shapira, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; and David Ying, cello; Hugh Keelan, conductor

Listeners Choice - Part I
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Thursday, August 28
Featuring: Julie Albers, cello; Brian Chen, viola; Mark Fewer, violin; Elinor Freer, piano; Adam Neiman, piano; Harumi Rhodes, violin; David Ying, cello

Listeners Choice - Part II
First Presbyterian Church
97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
8:00 pm, Friday, August 29
Featuring: Julie Albers, cello; Joanna Bassett, flute; Brian Chen, viola; Mark Fewer, violin; Elinor Freer, piano; Maureen Hurd, clarinet; Adam Neiman, piano; Harumi Rhodes, violin; David Ying, cello

Grand Finale at Brook Farm
Brook Farm (Rain location: after 3:00 pm, call 685-7418 or visit www.skanfest.org)
Route 41A, Skaneateles
7:30 pm, Saturday, August 30
Featuring: Festival Chamber Orchestra; Peter Bay, conductor; Mark Fewer, violin; Brian Chen, viola; Harumi Rhodes, violin; Joanna Bassett, flute

The Morgan Opera House . www.morganoperahouse.org

Friday, August 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Stars of Tomorrow Visit the 60's

Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM
The Zabriskie Folk Art Series
Mike & Ruthy

Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Gloria Peter Theater Series
Let Me Count the Ways
by Gail T. Felker
Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition Winner

Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM
It’s a Small World... of Song...

1. Elderberry Pond Restaurant
Cuisine: Organic
Address: 3728 Center Street Rd, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-3977
Call for Directions or use GPS

2. Parker's Grille & Tap House
Cuisine: American
Address: 129 Genesee Gardens, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-6884
Decent food, good drinks...help is sometimes surley
Busy after office hours and after the entertainment venues let out.

3. Springside Inn
Address: 6141 W Lake Rd, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-7247
An Auburn Tradition for Dinner

4. Lasca's Restaurant
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
Address: 252-258 Grant Avenue Route 5, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: 315 253 4885
Helpful and friendly employees make the pedestrian menus acceptable
Used a lot for office functions and meetings.

5. Curley's Restaurant
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
Address: 96 State St, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-5224
This generations meeting place of choice. Food is OK. Busy late.

6. Michael's Restaurant
Address: 196 Clark St, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-6194

7. Hollywood Restaurant
Address: 314 Clark St, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-9775
Family restaurant specializes in banquet service.

8. Daut's
Address: 10 E Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: 315 252 7175
Has served several generations of those who like food with their booze.

9. Ricky's Restaurant
Address: 264 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: (315) 252-8887

10. Buffalo Wild Wings
Address: Clark Street, Fingerlakes Crossing, Auburn, NY 13021
Tel: 315 252-2999
Some like it, some don't. For really good Buffalo wings..go to Buffalo.

There are dozens of other good restaurants in this area. And when the food is good, it is VERY good.

DIRT Car Racing July - August
Cayuga County Fair Speedway, Weedsport. Full race program featuring Big-Block & Sportsman Modified, Enduros and Street Stocks plus special events.
315-834-6606 • www.cayugacountyfairspeedway.com

Cayuga County Fair
July 3 - 6
Cayuga County Fair Speedway, Weedsport. Agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and special events, Morning - Midnight . www.cayugacountyfair.org

AuroraFest
July 5
Blessing of the boats, Taste of Aurora, parade, live music, arts & crafts, food and fireworks
315-364-7610 • www.auroranewyork.com
315-834-9152

Blue Lights Dance Reunion III
August 31
Emerson Park, Auburn. Live music and dancing.
315-253-5611 • www.co.cayuga.ny.us/parks/emerson/events.html

Local Hotels, Motels - rated by popularity

1. Skaneateles Suites
The Bungalows at Skaneateles Suites: Space & Light. Skaneateles Suites are tranquil, sophisticated, and private.
Address: 4114 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Average price: $104

2. Holiday Inn Auburn - Fingerlakes Region
Five-story Motor Inn with Atrium, located in the Finger Lakes district, on Route 34.
Address: 75 North Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Average price: $120

3. Skaneateles Boutique Hotel
Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes wine region, Skaneateles Hotel, a boutique property, offers hotel class accommodations
Address: 12 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Average price: $150

4. Days Inn Weedsport
On I-90 NYS Truway; easy on/off the Thruway; Weedsport Dirt Speedway and Classic Car Museum. Cayuga County Fair in early July.
Address: 9050 Rt 34/I-90, Weedsport, NY 13166
Average price: $107

5. The Red Mill Inn
Address: 4 Syracuse St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Average price: $132

6. Microtel Inn And Suites - Tri County Mall.
Address: 131 Downer Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Average price: $76

7. John Morris Manor Bed & Breakfast
Address: 2138 Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Average price: $150

8. Inn at the Finger Lakes
Centrally located in downtown Auburn. Reservations necessary in busy periods.
Address: 12 Seminary Avenue, formerly Microtel Auburn, Auburn, NY
Average price: $115

9. Mirbeau Inn and Spa
Style of a French Country Estate - Finger Lakes Region.
Address: 851 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Average price: $294

10. The Bird's Nest Motel At Fingerlakes Area.
Address: 1601 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Average price: $64

Note: Most Bed and Breakfasts in this area are very nice. Although not listed here, they should be considered. Listings are available through Yahoo or Google. Several economical Motels exist in the downtown area, also.