Welcome Spring at Free March 2300° Event

Welcome Spring at Free March 2300° Event
Corning, NY –The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes spring on Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a free event, 2300°: Spring Equinox. This spring-themed evening will feature glassmaking demonstrations, live Irish music, and plenty of food and drink.

Artist Marc Petrovic, whose work is often inspired by the natural world, will come from Connecticut to explore the beauty of nature through his colorful glass creations on the Hot Glass Show Stage.

The Town Pants, a Vancouver, Canada-based band, combines aspects of Irish traditional, acoustic pop, roots Americana, even Australian and Mexican influences, to create their own unique brand of “West Coast Celtic.”

Refreshing spring-themed food will be available for purchase, along with a bounty of complimentary hors d’oeuvres. A free shuttle bus will run from the Museum’s main parking lot off Rt. 17/I-86, exit 46, until 8:30 p.m.

At 2300o, hot glass gets interesting—and so do things at The Corning Museum of Glass. 2300o is a series of free, themed, art happening events at the Museum and each 2300o evening event features unique demonstrations using hot glass, live music and unique culinary delights.

Upcoming 2300o:
May 22 – 2300o: Tee Off for Summer (5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

The Corning Museum of Glass (www.cmog.org) is home to the world’s most comprehensive and celebrated collection of glass, with more than 45,000 objects reflecting 3,500 years of glassmaking history. An independent, non-profit, educational institution, the Museum is dedicated to the art, history, science, research and exhibition of glass. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the summer. Children 17 and under receive free admission.

Corning Hospital 2008 Title Sponsor for Corning’s Gaffer District

CORNING, NY – Corning’s Gaffer District announced today that Guthrie Corning Hospital has signed on as title sponsor of the Gaffer District’s 2008 event season. “The generous sponsorship provided by Corning Hospital has an enormous impact on our ability to keep our Gaffer District events vibrant and strong,” said Coleen Fabrizi, Executive Director of Corning’s Gaffer District. “It is another outstanding example of the hospital’s commitment to improving the quality of life in our community.”

This is the third year that Corning Hospital has signed on as Title Sponsor for Corning’s Gaffer District. The sponsorship from Corning Hospital enables the District to continue to present a combination of new and traditional events that enhance the quality of life, provide opportunities for cultural experiences and present Corning’s Gaffer District as a vital and inspiring community.

Guthrie Corning Hospital is an affiliate of Guthrie Healthcare System. Guthrie helps each person to attain optimal, life-long health and well-beingby providing integrated, clinically-advanced services that prevent, diagnose and treat disease within an environment of compassion, learning and discovery.

Additional event information for Corning’s Gaffer District is available at www.gafferdistrict.com.
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Contact:Kristen Stewart Director of Marketing and Promotions Corning’s Gaffer District
114 Pine Street, Suite 202
Corning, NY 14830
kristen@gafferdistrict.com
607-937-6292 ext.107

FROMMERS ANNOUNCES NEW INN

Contact: Debbie Meritsky
E-mail Debbie@stayblacksheepinn.com
Company: Black Sheep Inn
Website: www.stayblacksheepinn.com
Telephone: 607-569-3767



FROMMERS ANNOUNCES NEW INN

Hammondsport, NY (March 10, 2008) – The Black Sheep Inn, formerly known at the T.M. Younglove Octagon house (www.youngloves.net/octagon.html), has been named one of the top new places to stay in the Finger Lakes region.

Co-owners, Marc Rotman and Debbie Meritsky say they are “amazed with the response they have received from guests” and to have this type of write up so soon after opening. Guests of the Inn are talking about the “incredible organic foods prepared” by Co owner, Inn chef and Graduate of NECI, Debbie Meritsky. This young energetic couple spent 6 years restoring the Black Sheep Inn, and now looks forward to taking their individual talents of over 20 years each in customer service and taking great care of you!

The completely restored house listed on the National Register of Historic Places now contains 5 stately guest rooms with private baths, and many amenities to make your stay a relaxing one. “This house is decorated with flair and not all the fluff”, say co owner Marc Rotman. If you want your stay to reflect your tastes, just ask Debbie for details on the extensive list of local and unique services they offer at the Inn thru their pre~arrival concierge services. Located among the rolling foothills of the Finger Lakes Region, many boutique wineries and great outdoor activities and seasonal events.

The Black Sheep Inn is located at: 8329 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, New York, 14840 877-274-6286