For accommodations, events and attractions contact the Cayuga County Office of Tourism at 800-499-9615
www.TourCayuga.com.

Annual Events in Auburn (CNY) NY

Willard Chapel’s Chef’s Night, February 4
Choose from a sampling of hors d’oeuvres, soups, salads, entrees and desserts, plus Finger Lakes wine tasting, live entertainment, cash bar and silent auction items. Hours are: 6:30 – 9PM. This fundraiser is held at Springside Inn, please call (315) 252-0339 for tickets ($40) and more information. Tables of 10 can be reserved for larger groups.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Music/Performing Arts Series, February 3 - March 10
A weekly music workshop led by local musician Bob Piorun that offers opportunities for young and emerging musicians to play with and learn from experienced professionals. The series explores classical, jazz, R&B, contemporary and traditional styles of music, improvisation, song writing and careers in the performing arts. This series is held on Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8:45PM. 

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Making Movies 2010, Feb. - Apr.
A contemporary film & video series showcasing established & emerging media artists from NYS. Curated by Terry Cuddy, sponored by the Art Center and held at Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee Street, Auburn. Start time 7:30PM, admission $5.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Made in NY 2010, March 27 - May 16
Annual juried fine art exhibition featuring New York State artists.

Adams Foundation Piano Series, April 18, 3PM
Ann Schein, pays tribute to Chopin and Schumann in celebration of the artists' 200th birthdays. Admission is $20, students $10. They are available exclusively at the Westminster Church Office or by mail order. For more information please call (315) 253-3331.

Cayuga Museum Blast for the Past Saturday, May 8
The Cayuga Museum’s annual dinner and silent auction will be held at the Owasco Country Club. There will be live music, fine food and drink, and loads of useful items, whimsical gifts, and original artwork on auction. Please call (315) 253-8051 for reservations or more information.

State of the Sites May 12, 5 - 7PM
Willard Chapel, Auburn. Presentation, award ceremony and reception in honor of the Commission's 10 year anniversary. Free and open to the public. For more information call (315) 255-1658.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Nancy Crow: Recent Works, May 29 - August 15
Solo exhibition of Nancy Crow, a world-renowned textile artist. Please call (315) 255-1553 for more information.

Harriet Tubman Home Annual Pilgrimage, May 23
Take part in this annual Fort Hill Cemetery grave-site ceremony, followed by commemorative activities at the Home. Please call (315) 252-2081 for more information. 

Founder's Day Celebration June 12, 11AM
Genesee Street, Auburn. Come celebrate Auburn's rich history with a parade 11AM, fine arts booths, food and live entertainment. For more information call (315) 255-4104.

Willard Chapel’s Summer Concert Series, July 7 – August 25
Enjoy performances by local musicians held on Wednesdays from Noon – 1PM. Bring a bag lunch, admission is free. Please call (315) 252-0339 for more information.

Seward House Garden Party, July 10
Enjoy Victorian lawn games, garden refreshments and self-guided tours of Seward House. Free admission, hours are: 10AM - 5PM. Please call (315) 252-1283 for more information.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Quilts=Art=Quilts, November 1 - January 2, 2011
An annual juried quilt show featuring contemporary art quilts from all over the United States. The Art Center has long recognized the importance of quilts as a visual medium, and has been presenting quilts in their gallery setting since 1981. During the show’s length there are also lectures, trunk shows, workshops and special events. Please call (315) 255-1553 for more information.

Cayuga Museum Annual Cocktail Party, November 20
Kick off the holiday season with a fancy and fabulous cocktail party in the Museum’s mansion, featuring top shelf libations, hors d’oeuvres and festive company. The main event is a benefit raffle – first prize is $1000, second prize $500 and third prize $250. Each chance is a $50 donation, and your ticket (good for two) to the party. Please call (315) 253-8051 for more information.

Holiday Traditions Open House, December 12
Cayuga Museum: Holiday decorations and quilt display by Watkins Glen quilter Sjoukje Schipstra. "Patterns in Abstract Art" in the second floor galleries, featuring paintings and prints by Lynne Taetzsch from Ithaca. Free admission, open Noon - 5PM. Please call (315) 253-8051 for more information.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center: Free tours of 30th annual juried show Quilts=Art=Quilts, open Noon – 5PM. Please call (315) 255-1553 for more information.

Seward House: Celebrate a Victorian holiday with live music by "Key of C" with tours offered by costumed docents. Plus Civil War reenactors will be on site. Free admission, open Noon - 5PM. Please call (315) 252-1283 for more information.

Seymour Library: Tours featuring the historical aspects of the building, which is listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, will be given by members of Friends of Seymour Library. Staff will provide tours of the Mary Van Sickle Wait History Room. Genealogy experts will conduct tuturorials on using library resources such as ancestory.com, Fulton History and Heritage Quest. Open Noon - 5PM, please call (315) 252-2571 for more information.

Tubman Home: Open Noon - 5PM, please call (315) 252-2081 for more information.

Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum: Open Noon – 4PM, visits with Christmas animals, cookie making and decorating, holiday music and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Please call (315) 252-7644 for more information.

Westminster Presbyterian Church: Display of hand-sewn Adent banners and church tours from Noon - 5PM. Please call for schedule and details (315) 253-3331.

Willard Chapel: Offering guided tours of the Chapel, free admission, from Noon – 5PM. Please call (315) 252-0339 for more information.

St. Francis of Assisi: Free holiday concert. Please call (315) 252-7593 for more information.

St. Mary's: Free holiday concert, followed by refreshments. Please call (315) 252-6343 for more information.

Cayuga County Calendar of Events

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