AT THE AURORA INN:

June 20, 2010
Sixth Annual Aurora Inn Father's Day BBQ
On Sunday, June 20th, the Aurora Inn presents the Sixth Annual Father’s Day Barbeque – a classic American Barbeque featuring live Dixieland jazz, lawn games, and fantastic food on the shore of Cayuga Lake. This popular event draws many families that return year after year to celebrate Dad.

Enjoy the lake by taking out a kayak or canoe or simply fishing from the 100’ dock. Borrow a baseball glove or Frisbee for a game of catch or join us for potato sack races on the lawns. A bicycle built for two is available for a tandem tour of the historic lakeside Village of Aurora.

Between activities, feast on St. Louis BBQ Ribs and Cornell Chicken hot off the grill, plus Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Hot Dogs, Freshly baked Cookies and Brownies, Watermelon, and much more.

Location: Aurora Inn, 391 Main Street
Admission (all you can eat): $24 adults; $12 children 12 years and under
Time: noon - 4pm
To make reservations, please contact the Front Desk at 315-364-8888. Reservations and advance payment are strongly encouraged.

IN AURORA:

June 4, 2010
First Friday At 5pm For 45: Peachtown Poetry Slam
Visit the Aurora Arts & Design Center for its montly first Friday event. This month, the event features a poetry slam from the students of Peacthown Elementary School. Light refreshments and fun for all! 10% of the evening's sales will benefit local arts & education programs.

Location: Aurora Arts & Design Center, 371 Main Street (one block south of the Inn)
Admission: FREE
Time: 5pm-5:45pm
For more information, visit www.auroraartsanddesign.com

June 13, 2010
Elmira Prison Camp: the Andersonville of the North
"If ever there was a hell on earth, Elmira prison was that," is a quote from a Confederate soldier after the Civil War. Charles Snyder, professor, story-teller and historic tour guide, will lead the audience back to the time of the Civil War to expose the happenings at Elmira Prison and explore the reasons the prison existed. The talk will also touch on examples of other prisoner-of-war camps and their stories.

Location: Morgan Opera House, Aurora
Admission: free; donations welcome
Time: 2pm
For more information, visit the Morgan Opera House website

June 26, 2010
The Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand Band
This exceptionally talented duo has been playing the Morgan Opera House since they were kids. Andrew and Noah are accomplished singers. songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists, focusing on twin fiddles, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, and banjo. Their original music blends old-time Country and Bluegrass, Celtic and Contra, Swing and Jazz, alternative folk rock, and various world music influences with daring improvisation and intricate arrangements. The six-piece ensemble adds accordian, bass and drums, as well as Noah's wife, Kailyn Wright, on vocals.

Location: Morgan Opera House, Aurora
Admission: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Students/Children
Time: 8pm
For more information, visit the Morgan Opera House website

IN THE VICINITY:

June 9 - 30, 2010
"The Drowsy Chaperone"
The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is proud to present the regional premiere of this five-time Tony Award winner. This hilariously glamorous tale will instantly immerse audience members in the excitement of the "Roaring Twenties" as a celebrity bride prepares for an uproarious wedding day. Complete with thrills and surprises, this one has everything that you love about musical theatre.

The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is Upstate New York’s most popular professional theater performing five Broadway musicals each season. Experience Broadway in the Finger Lakes!

Location: Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Emerson Park, Auburn, NY
Admission: Varied
Time: Daily evening performances as well as varied matinees
For more information, visit the Playhouse website

Through August 15, 2010
Nancy Crow: Recent and New Work
The quilts of world renowned artist Nancy Crow will be featured in a solo exhibition of her work at the Schweinfurth Art Center May 29 - Aug 15, 2010. Nancy Crow has been the most significant quilt artist in the country for the past 20 years and has been a leader in promoting and establishing quilting as a medium on par with other fine arts.

Known for her mastery of color, line and shape and her groundbreaking, improvisational approach to quilting, she has had a major impact on contemporary quilting. In 1996, she received the National Living Treasure award from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In 1999 she was named a Fellow of the American Craft Council, NY, NY. Her work is in the collections of major museums including the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; the Museum of Arts & Design, NYC; and the Museum of American Folk Art, NYC.

Location: Auburn, NY (a 25-minute drive from Aurora)
Admission: $6 for adults; free for children under 12
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm
For more information, please visit the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center website

June 18 - September 4, 2010
Auburn Doubledays Baseball
Come watch this professional baseball farm team for the Toronto Blue Jays at Falcon Park on Division Street.

Location: Falcon Park, Auburn
Admission: Varies throughout the season
Time: Varied
For more information, to purchase tickets, or to check out special promotions visit the Team's website

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