Historic & Cultural Auburn, NY
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Auburn Public Theater Willard Memorial Chapel
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Annual Events
Willard Chapel’s Chef’s Night, February 7 Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Music/Performing Arts Series, February 21 – April 24 Adams Foundation Piano Series Top Pianist, Jon Nakamatsu Returns, April 20 Seward House Garden Party, July 12 Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Quilts=Art=Quilts, November 2, ‘08 – January 4, ’09 Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center: Free tours of Quilts=Art=Quilts, open Noon – 5PM. Please call (315) 255-1553 for more information. Tubman Home: Open Noon - 5PM, please call (315) 252-2081 for more information.
Choose from a sampling of hors d’oeuvres, soups, salads, entrees and desserts, plus Finger Lakes wine tasting and silent auction items. Hours are: 6:15 – 9PM. This fundraiser is held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, please call (315) 252-0339 for more information.
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 Thursday evenings at 7:30PM.
Fans of the California pianist will enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Nakamatsu perform in an encore performance for the Adams Foundation Piano Series, co-sponosred by Cayuga County Arts Council and Westminster Church. The program includes works by Haydn, beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. The concert takes place at 2PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William Street in Auburn. Since his last visit to Auburn in 2004, Jon Nakamatsu's piano playing has created a resonant buzz in concert halls from neighboring Skaneateles to Germany and Japan. He has appeared as a guest soloist with the Syracuse Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic and has seen his recording with the RPO of Gershwin's music break into Billboard's Top 10 List.
Admission is $15, students $5. They are available exclusively at the Westminster Church Office or by mail order. For more information call 315-253-3331 or Tom Hussey at 315-253-5288 or wthussey@gmail.com.
Cayuga Museum’s Blast for the Past Saturday, May 10
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.
Harriet Tubman Home Annual Pilgrimage, May 24
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.
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.
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.
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, workshops and special events. Please call (315) 255-1553 for more information.
Cayuga Museum’s Annual Cocktail Party, November 15
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 $50 donation, and your ticket (good for two) to the party. Please call (315) 253-8051 for more information.
Holiday Traditions Open House, December 14
Cayuga Museum: Holiday decorations, live music and home-baked refreshments. Free admission, open Noon - 5PM. Please call (315) 253-8051 for more information.
Seward House: Celebrate a Victorian holiday with live music and costumed docents. Free admission, open Noon - 5PM. Please call (315) 252-1283 for more information.
Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum: Open Noon – 4PM, visits with Christmas animals, cookie making, holiday music and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Please call (315) 252-7644 for more information.
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Musical performances ($). Please call for schedule and details (315) 253-3331.
Willard Chapel: Offering guided tours of the Chapel, free admission, hours are Noon – 5PM. Please call (315) 252-0339 for more information.
Adams Foundation Piano Series Top Pianist, Jon Nakamatsu Returns, April 20
Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Nakamatsu perform works by Haydn, Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. The concert is at 2PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William Street in Auburn. Admission is $15, students $5. For more information call 315-253-3331 or Tom Hussey at 315-253-5288 or wthussey@gmail.com.
