Spaghetti Opera is Coming- October 17th

Spaghetti Opera at All Things Art

Enjoy an evening of music, food and conversation with local Finger Lakes talent performing opera arias, lighter musical show tunes, duets, and trios.  It’ the Spaghetti Opera on October 17, 2009 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at All Things Art in Canandaigua. Musical director is Mark Darling and the evening’s M.C. is Fred Magley.   Top it off with a first-class dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, salad and desserts, coffee and tea prepared by Tom Encao and his family. You can even Bring Your Own Bottle.  This is one of the leading cultural events in Canandaigua.  Tables can be reserved by calling 585-396-0087. Tickets are $30 and available NOW at All Things Art and online using PayPal.  It’s always a Sell-Out so don’t wait to get your tickets.

Spaghetti Opera in Canandaigua

Fort Hill String Band Jam

All Things Art for All People

The Fort Hill String Band

Come one, come all to ALL THINGS ART, Canandaigua, this Sunday, September 20th from 5– 7 pm.  If you play an acoustic instrument bring it and play along with the Fort Hill String Band!  Donation is $2 for an evening of great music and fun!  Watch the calendar for more events all week long at All Things Art, Canandaigua, in the Finger Lakes-there are art exhibits, music, workshops, theater and more.

Support the Ontario County Arts Council bringing art, events and programs for residents and visitors alike all year long!

NYSCA Workshops Soon

On September 26th at the Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, next door to All Things Art  (ATA), the NYSCA workshop on monotype for $65 ( materials charge additional)  will be conducted by Pat Rini Rohrer.  On October 3rd and 10th, Needle Felting for Embellishment is offered by Judi Cermak.  One session is only  $35 or one can take both for $65.  Finally, on the five consecutive Saturday mornings in October (3, 10, 17, 24 and 31), Elaine Neuhierl will teach participants to create a papier mache Santa Claus.  This class is $65 with additional charge for materials.  Visit www.ocarts.org for details.

Gingerbread Competition

In conjunction with the Christkindl Market 2009, All Things Art will feature the Gingerbread House Creation.  Entries may come from professionals, adults, teens and children.  Rules and regulations and the entry form are available at All Things Art and on the site www.ocarts.org.  It will be great fun! Entry is free. All entries, Silent Auction Bids and ballots for A People’sChoice Award will be displayed in the gallery at All Things Art from November 12 through the 19th.  Enter, visit, bid, and win a sweet treat for your holiday table.

Witches, Wolves and Water Spirits

Rand Darrow, artist, doesn’t read music, but he has created an opera based on the folklore of Novgorod.  Baba Yaga, among other characters, is represented in his artwork influenced by Chagall.  The collection is on exhibit at All Things Art, 65 S. Main Street, Canandaigua for the month of September.
Also, in the month, Darrow will conduct a workshop for families on creating a Baba Yaga on Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm.  Admission is a donation at the door.  On Thursday, September 24th at 7pm, he will play on his electric piano the “Songs of the Paintings.”  The performance is free and begins at 7pm.  It is an enchanting show and should not be missed.

Workshops

A repeating series of inexpensive workshops, at two time slots on each date, are held at All Things Art, 65 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY.  A glance at the Art Council’s website (www.ocarts.org) will fill you in on dates and fees.  Everything from greeting cards, penny rugs, jewelry 101, mixed media mosaics, ART-i-fact Tiles, decoupage, sculpting with paperclay and basket weaving is to be had.  With dates from now till early October, call and register for a spot or use PayPal.