Festival of Women in the Arts!

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Festival of Women in the Arts

The Festival of Women in the Arts

...is a community collaboration between the Cantata Singers, area schools, and cultural organizations that takes place throughout the entire month of March, Women's History month.

Included in the festival are academic and cultural collaborators who offer a variety of creative and artistic events at their own venues throughout Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler County. Events include concerts, theater, dance, visual art, lectures, poetry and other literature readings.

The 2011 festival was filled with excellent performances and amazing gallery shows. Hundreds of performers, artists, poets, and more were enjoyed by thousands of area residents.

As the festival coordinators and sponsors, the Cantata Singers are already laying the ground work for the 2013 Festival of Women in the Arts. If you would like to be involved as a collaborating performer, artist or venue, or as a sponsor, advertiser or financial contributor please contact us at cantatasingers@ymail.com for more information.

2012 Festival of Women in the Arts events!

Opening event - Salute Your Favorite Woman In History presented by the Chemung County Council of Women, including the 5th Annual Festival of Women in the Arts Gala Opening Reception, Chemung Valley History Museum, 415 East Water St., Elmira, Thursday, March 1, 6 - 8:30 pm, Free

Elmira Regional Arts Society presents Circle of Artists - An Exhibit of members art work, hung around the Labyrinth at Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 N. Main St, Elmira, enter from First Street just at the rear of the church. For more information call 607-215-1356. Saturday, March 3 10 am - 4 pm, Free

Christine Baze, One Story, Classically Trained Pianist Triumphing Cancer Recovery, Through Classical Covers and Original Songs, 171 Cedar Arts Center, Cedar St., Corning, Saturday, March 3, 7 pm, $

Women, Nature and Peace The Cantata Singers, and the winner of the Young Performers Competition, Music by Gwyneth Walker (7 movements based on the writings of Thoreau) and “Prayers from the Ark” with text written in German occupied Paris by Carmen Bernos de Gasztold, First Presbyterian Church of Horseheads, 2943 Westinghouse Rd., Sunday, March 4, 3 pm, Free

Vicie Rolling: Airport Elocutions: Early American Poetry as Spoken Word, Elmira Corning Regional Airport, Big Flats, Monday March 5, shows at 2:40 and 4:30 pm, Free

Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks, book talk by Professor Louise Sullivan-Blum of Mansfield University, Southeast Steuben County Library in the Laura Beer Community Room, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Tuesday, March 6, 6 pm, Free

Wednesday Morning Club presents The Business of Food, Marilynn and Michael Sullivan of Elmira’s Hilltop Inn will give a tour, talk and tastings at the restaurant. 171 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, Wednesday, March 7, 10:30 am, Free

Ellen Tifft Speaks: A Life in Poetry, poetry reading and reminiscences sponsored by ARTiculation, Tifft Lounge in the Campus Center at Elmira College, Wednesday, March 7, 5:30 pm, Free

Zonta Club of Elmira: Readings by Women Who Write, Zonta House Elmira, at the corner of West 1st St. and Foster Ave. in Elmira, Thursday, March 8, 7 pm, Free

100 Years of the Girl Scouts, 2012 marks the centennial anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Pat Silvernail, with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways will trace the history of the program in the Chemung Valley and United States. Chemung Valley History Museum, 415 East Water St., Elmira Thursday, March 8, 7 pm, Free

Phaedra, presented by the Elmira College Encore Series. Co-directed by Margaret Reed, information

and tickets at 607-735-1853, Gibson Theater, Elmira College, March 8, 9, 10, 8 pm, March 11, 2 pm. $

Pitch Uncertain: A Mid-Century Middle Daughter Finds Her Voice, by Maisie Houghton

This memoir of growing up in Cambridge, MA in the 50's looks at the influences of the Harvard community that helped prepare the author for her life as an executive wife in Corning, N.Y. Maisie Houghton will discuss her book. Books Sandwiched In, Sponsored by Friends of the Steele Memorial Library, Steele Memorial Library Auditorium, Friday March 9, 2012, 12:00 pm-1:00pm, Free

Meet Your Local Women Authors: Guided Panel Discussion of Southern Tier Writers, local women authors discuss their work. Steele Memorial Library, 101 E. Church St., Elmira, Saturday March 10, 10 am - 12 pm, Free

The Importance of Women’s History, workshop led by musician Peggy Lynn and author Sandra Weber, Benjamin Patterson Inn, Corning, Saturday, March 10, 2 pm, Free

Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks in Songs and Stories, Valley Folk presents musician Peggy Lynn and author Sandra Weber at 171 Cedar Arts’ Drake House, 155 Cedar St., Corning Saturday March 10, 7:30 pm, Jam session at 6 pm, Information 607-962-4461 $

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes and Youth Orchestra side-by-side; Music by Wagner, Brahms and others; Featuring the winner of the 2011 Hertzog Concerto Competition and Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes; Clemens Center, Elmira, Sunday, March 11, 4 pm $

Vicie Rolling: Airport Elocutions: Early American Poetry as Spoken Word, Elmira Corning Regional Airport, Big Flats, Monday March 12, shows at 2:40 and 4:30 pm, Free

Piecemaker Quilters present Toni Hirtler show and tell about a bag making and Debra Russo speaking about Sashiko, a Japanese quilting technique, Elmira Heights Legion; 236 Prescott Ave., Elmira Heights, Tuesday, March 13, 11 am, Free

Exploring Counted Cross Stitch, with the Chemung Valley Embroiderers' Guild of America Showing the basics: how to choose material and thread, how to read a chart, how to begin a design on a blank piece of material, with plenty of discussion of all beginners questions. Let's get you started on a life long love of cross stitching!!! To reserve a free starter kit please call Joan Robertson before March 1 at 607-742-8494, Steele Memorial Library Auditorium, 101 East Church St., Elmira, Wednesday, March 14, 6 - 8 pm, Free

Carol Le Borie & Corinne Stern of Floof Design, Exhibit and sale at the 8th annual Sister Friends luncheon, Rachel Lampert, Artistic Director of the Kitchen Theatre, guest speaker. Tickets available

at G. I. A. C., 301 W. Court St. and Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca. Event

at Emerson Suites at Ithaca College, State Route 96B, Thursday, March 15, 10 am - 3 pm, Tickets and info at (607)272-2292 ext. 135, $

The Clemens Women, Behind every great man is a woman. In Mark Twain’s case, however, there were several women - his mother, sister wife and three daughters. Kerry Lippincott, education coordinator, will explore the lives of the Clemens’ women. Presented by the Chemung Valley History Museum 415 E. Water St., Elmira, Thursday, March 15, 7 pm, Free

The Great Mother, art exhibit opening reception, Franklin Street Gallery, 209 North Franklin St. Watkins Glen, March 16, 5 - 8 pm, Free

Dearly Departed, a comedy written by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones, presented by Elmira Little Theatre. Directed by Shari Paige-Rich. In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the colorful and dysfunctional Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Production dedicated to the memory of Clare Reidy, who was originally scheduled to direct the show. Show time and ticket information from the Clemens Center box office, 734-8191 Clemens Center, Elmira, March 16 – 18, $

Journeys, a concert by Bella Voce, explores life's travels, spiritual physical, life to death, death to new beginnings, changes of the season and nature in rest and transition; Journeys features music by Michael McGlynn, local composers Scott Tucker and Dominick DiOrio, among others. For information Contact: Doreen Alsen, (607) 342-1004 or dalsen@twcny.rr.com, 4 pm, La Tourelle 1150 Danby Rd (Rt 96B), Ithaca Sunday, March 18, $

While Angels Weep: The Creative Process, Kathleen Huddle, sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Community Arts of Elmira, Lake and East 2nd Streets Wednesday, March 21, 7 pm, Free

4th Annual Sage Daughters of the Muses Poetry Reading: Honoring the Memory of Clare Reidy. Poetry reading and musical interlude honoring an original Sage Daughter. Light refreshments. Arnot Art Museum, 235 Lake Street, Elmira, Thursday, March 22, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Free

America the Beautiful: Women and the Flag, discussion of the role of women in the history of these United States. Chemung Valley History Museum, 415 East Water St., Elmira, Thursday, March 22, 7 pm, Free

Art Opening & Reception, for a Solo Exhibition Joanna Manousis, an artist known for her innovative glass work. Exhibit A, 41 East Market St., Corning, Friday, March 23, 5:30 - 8 pm, Free

Chemung Valley Fiber Arts Guild: Coil Basket Workshop, Steele Memorial Library, 101 East Church St., Elmira, Saturday, March 24, 1 pm, Free

Festival of Women in the Arts Sunday Spectacular, Choral performances by The Cantata Singers and Crystal Chords, dance ensembles and solo acts along with displays of work from many Festival events. Clemens Center, Elmira, Sunday, March 25, 3 pm, Free

Elmira Keyboard Ensemble, the ensemble was formed in 2007 and first performed for Thursday Morning Musicales in Elmira. The group specializes in piano duets, piano/organ duets and music for multiple hands. First Presbyterian Church, 1054 West Clinton St., Elmira, March 25, 7 pm, Free

Dressmaking in Elmira, 1880-1917. At the turn of the century dressmaking was one of the main occupations for women in Chemung County. Casey Lewis, a graduate student in Cooperstown, examines Elmira’s dressmakers. Chemung Valley History Museum, 415 East Water St., Elmira, Thursday, March 29, 7 pm, Free

Ongoing Events

Talitha Botsford: Elmira’s Lady of all the Arts, an exhibition of Talitha Botsford’s works will be presented March 1 - 31 at the Chemung Valley History Museum, 415 East Water St., Elmira Monday - Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, $

Women Artists in the Rockwell Museum of Western Art Collection, A self-guided tour will highlight four pieces of artwork created by women artists Visitors will learn about their artistic beginnings, their inspirations and how personal connection has an important role in determining their subject matter. Rockwell Museum of Western Art, Cedar Street Corning, March 1 – 31, daily 9 am – 5 pm, Free

Rita Rhodes Arts on Display: Sculptural Appalachian Egg Baskets & Ostentatious Jewelry, Steele Memorial Library 101 East Church St., Elmira, March 1 – 31, Monday – Thursday

9 am - 9 pm; Friday & Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm, Free

Good Works: Charitable Projects by Chemung Valley Fiber Arts Guild, a display of projects done by the guild in conjunction with various organizations of Chemung County Steele Memorial Library, 101 East Church St., Elmira

Monday – Thursday, 9 am - 9 pm; Friday & Saturday

9 am - 5 pm, Free

Art by Elmira College Alumna Jaqueline Satterlee, Gannett-Tripp Library Foyer, Elmira College, March 5 - April 2, daily 9 am - 9 pm, Free

Barbara Blumer: In Their Studios; Treacy Ziegler: From Confinement/The Waiting, the exhibitions celebrate living, local women artists, both are one-person shows. Arnot Art Museum 235 Lake St., Elmira, March 6 – May 4, Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday, 12 – 5 pm Free

The Great Mother, art exhibit, Franklin Street Gallery, 209 North Franklin St., Watkins Glen March 16 – 31. Gallery hours: Monday & Wednesday, 12 - 6 pm; Friday, 12 - 7 pm; Saturday

10 am- 7 pm; Tuesday & Thursday, by chance or appointment, Free

Art Exhibit: Tricia Wright and Joanna Manousis. Painter and mixed media artist Tricia Wright presents her Reflective Veil series along with additional new works. Solo Exhibition by Joanna Manousis, known for her innovative glass work. Exhibit A, 41 East Market St., Corning, Friday March 23 – May 18, Thursday & Friday, 11 am – 6 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2 – 6 pm; also open by chance or appointment, (607) 259-1008, Free

The Festival of Women in the Arts is made possible, in part, with public funding from: The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.; the Allstate Hands in the Community Foundation, courtesy of Nagle Financial Services; and sponsored by The Cantata Singers, with major sponsorship support from F. M. Howell & Company, and additional support from Glenora Wine Cellars and The Clemens Center.

Have any ideas or reflections to share on the Festival of Women in the Arts? Any thoughts on why the arts are important and how they enrich and impact our lives? Looking for an avenue to promote and discuss your art event? Want to heighten awareness of art in our community? Visit the Cantata Singers blog at festivalofwomeninthearts.blogspot.com/ or the Festival of Women in the Arts Facebook page and post your thoughts, ideas and info by emailing cantatasingers@ymail.com Join in supporting the arts in our community; heighten awareness, expand minds.

The crowd listens as Martha Horton reads her poem “Reflections of Florence and Richard Maury” at the 2011 version of
Sage Daughters of the Muses.

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On Sunday, February 26 WETM’s Community Focus program mistakenly aired interviews recorded for the 2011 Festival of Women in the Arts. We apologize for any difficulties this may have caused and are working to get this years interviews on the air.

Important program correction: The Valley Folk display ad in our printed program lists an incorrect phone number for information. The correct number is 607-962-4461. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

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