Get ready. It’s coming soon. It’s new and fresh. It will tantalize your senses with a smorgasbord of mouthwatering sights and fresh picked flavors. What you ask? The Taste of Home Cooking School, the #1 culinary demonstration in the country, sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge and presented live at the Town of Webb School Auditorium in Old Forge, NY on May 15, 2010. Doors open at noon, show time at 3 pm.
General Admission Tickets are $15 and available first come-first serve. Visit 20 vendors! Lots of door prizes!! Fun for all!! Lunch and snacks available for purchase from Town of Webb School Key Club and Northwoods Women's Club.
In today’s downsized economy, consumers are turning to home cooking in large numbers. Food provides a “feel good” atmosphere. When coupled with family participation, meal preparation becomes a fun activity. Taste of Home Cooking School has a springtime garden of recipes that will bring family and friends together for rewarding mealtime gatherings. Check out the Taste of Home website www.TasteofHome.com.
Our culinary team knows consumers are looking for simpler, greener, and cleaner recipes. Simpler meaning using only a few ingredients. Greener denoting local and sustainable, using fresh seasonal produce. Cleaner being more natural and providing health benefits. The Taste of Home Cooking School Brand Name Cookbook, published specifically for the Cooking Schools, will include these current trends as well as timeless favorites. This $5.99 value will be presented to every guest who attends the show.
Come join our springtime food adventure. You may not be able to travel as far or often these days, but we’ll help you experience new and exotic tastes. Imagine yourself at a French bistro. You culminate your dining experience with a fruit clafouti. Clafouti, pronounced kla-foo-tee is a country-French dessert made by topping a layer of fresh fruit with batter. It is served hot and sometimes topped with cream. Culinary Specialist, Michael Barna will be creating a mushroom variation of this unique dish that pairs well with a salad to become a light, satisfying springtime meal. Expand your cooking techiques as you watch Michael prepare a monter au beurre and learn how it differs from a beurre blanc sauce. The program will showcase ten delightful recipes, new food products, kitchen shortcuts, and plating techniques. Sprinkled in between recipes will be opportunities for lucky winners to receive special door prizes.
Cooks Who Care
Cooks Who Care is a pro-social effort created by Taste of Home to celebrate acts of caring by home cooks and communities across the country. Introduced as a magazine feature in 2007, Cooks who care unites compassionate, real people across the country who give back through food, and share their stories of kindness in print and online at www.tasteofhome.com.
Join Cooks Who Care, by bringing a non-perishable food item to the show for donation to our local food pantry. Your name will be entered into a special drawing to be held during the show.
It’s an afternoon you don’t want to miss! See you soon!
It’s an evening you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $15 General Admission.
Purchase In Person:
Arts Center/Old Forge
Select Kinney Drugs: Old Forge, Boonville, Lowville, Whitesboro, Tupper Lake, and Watertown-1729 State Street
Purchase By mail:
Send a self-addressed stamped envelope with payment to
Arts Center/Old Forge
PO Box 1144
3260 State Route 28
Old Forge, NY 13420
Attn: Taste of Home
Purchase Online at https://app.etapestry.com/cart/ArtsGuidofOldForge/default/index.php
For additional information please contact the Arts Center/Old Forge at 315-369-6411 or e-mail info@artscenteroldforge.org.
See you soon!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Exaggerate! Theme Exhibtion Call for Art and Writing Entries
The greatest exhibition of art and tall tales ever seen by mortal man is coming to Old Forge! The Arts Center/Old Forge is looking for visual art and short written works (poetry and tall tales) created with the theme “Exaggerate!” for display from May 9 – June 6. With entries from throughout the Northeast and beyond the result should be an out of proportion, overblown, not entirely accurate exhibition of fine art and written works. This is a chance for artists and writers to express feelings rather than facts, and to transport viewers beyond the bounds of reason.
The exhibit is open to all living artists and writers ages 16 and over. Humongous ribbons, and monetary prizes will be awarded. First, second, and third prizes in both visual art and writing will be chosen as well as the “We Know Best Award” determined by the votes of the viewing public.
The Juror of Visual Art for this is Katherine Kuharic, a painter, and the first Kevin Kennedy Professor of Art at Hamilton College. The Juror of Written Works will be Joseph Bruchac, renowned author, and founder and co-director of the Greenfield Review Press.
For a prospectus with entry forms, and complete submission guidelines, or a printable copy of the totally awesome commemorative exhibition poster visit http://www.artscenteroldforge.org/pages/exhibitions.cfm?newsitem_id=23&action=view or call the Arts Center/Old Forge at 315-369-6411 to have one mailed to you.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Welcome Bill Simpson
The Board of the Arts Guild of Old Forge, Inc., is pleased to announce that Bill Simpson has joined its Board of Directors effective December 2009. Bill is a human resources professional with over 35 years experience, the last 16 spent at Nixon Peabody LLP, one of the largest law firms in the US as well as 26 years with Eastman Kodak. He is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology. Bill's accomplishments as a human resource professional were many and they include his leadership role in helping develop the strategic plan that resulted in Nixon Peabody LLP being recognized in 2006, 2007 and 2008 as one of "Fortune's 100 Best Companies in America" for whom to work. In 2007, Bill was also honored in receiving the "Human Resource Executive of the Year" award from the Society of Human Resource Management.
Over the last several months, Bill has volunteered his expertise in HR with the Arts Center/Old Forge, serving on our Selection Committee to hire a new Executive Director, helping to develop a position description, recruitment strategy and interview process. “We are delighted to welcome someone with Bill’s experience and business acumen to our board” said Board President John Munyan.
Bill retired in April 2009. He and his wife Kathy are now year-round residents of Old Forge.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
THE LEGEND OF OLD FORGE I
Once upon a time there lived in a deep forest, a wicked witch named Meggi-bo. She rose each day at dawn and built a roaring fire beneath her magic cauldron. After eating lightly of snakes and puppy dog-tails she began her daily chores of brewing evil potions and enchanting, while sometimes unwary wood-folk chanced to pass her way.
One day as she was practicing her most frightening faces and simmering an extra large pot of black flies and ragweed, a small group of elves from a neighboring forest came frolicking near the clearing where she was working. It was such a shock to hear laughter and song after so many hundreds years of being a hermitess that she stopped in wonder to listen to their game.
Alas, in so doing, the cauldron boiled too long! Instead of the expected elixir of black flies and super-pollen, a glorious sunset burst from the cauldron beautiful and flaming into the sky. Egad! This will never do. Her reputation could be ruined. Whoever heard of beauty issuing from the hand of a wicked, wicked witch?
She threw herself on the ground and g-nashed her yellow teeth; she leapt into the air and quivered in frenzy. She demanded the elves leave with haste or she would cast a terrible spell. But the elves laughed at her terror for why should good fear evil? To infuriate her further, they each blew a magic snowflake into the air to clear the gloom and fogs, which hovered around such evil intent. One snowflake became the pure mountain air, another the bluest of skies, third, the softest greens in the hills, fourth, the sparkling lakes, and lastly, the Four Seasons: beauty in variety.
Meggi-bo feared the jig was up. She had one last trick and put her cards on the table. She proposed a duel between good and evil. However, who of the manly elves would risk integrity in a fight with a lady, even a wicked, wicked witch? Should it be a physical
duel, he would be considered a ‘cad’; should it be a verbal duel, he would become a dead ‘duck’.
Chapter II
As always, ‘good’ has unforeseen forces at its side. At that moment of dilemma for the manly elves, a beautiful spirit appeared…an Adirondack Indian maiden: The
Spirit of the Adirondacks. Her speech was like music and she sang in her clear soprano: “I have come to forever free the Adirondacks of Meggi-bo and her evil schemes. I shall duel with Meggi-bo: good magic over evil.” There was a tense moment. The elves stood by waxing their skiis. And Meggi-bo continued to brew.
Meggi-bo brewed her strongest brew. ‘Good’ chose a sprinkling of drops from the Fulton Chain Lakes- the Adirondacks Fountain of Youth .The pure potion of the good spirit was too great a match for evil. At the touch of the water, the old witch jumped into her own cauldron and began to boil away!
But wait…the elves pulled her out! to receive an even more horrible punishment.
“MEGGI-BO! YOU ARE CONDEMMED TO RIDE A ROPE TOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS!”
And as Meggi-bo began the first ascent she was heard to cry out in mortification and disgust: “Aw Fudge!” You guessed it. We’ve called our town ‘Old Forge’ ever since.
By: Mirnie Kashiwa 2/10/1956
One day as she was practicing her most frightening faces and simmering an extra large pot of black flies and ragweed, a small group of elves from a neighboring forest came frolicking near the clearing where she was working. It was such a shock to hear laughter and song after so many hundreds years of being a hermitess that she stopped in wonder to listen to their game.
Alas, in so doing, the cauldron boiled too long! Instead of the expected elixir of black flies and super-pollen, a glorious sunset burst from the cauldron beautiful and flaming into the sky. Egad! This will never do. Her reputation could be ruined. Whoever heard of beauty issuing from the hand of a wicked, wicked witch?
She threw herself on the ground and g-nashed her yellow teeth; she leapt into the air and quivered in frenzy. She demanded the elves leave with haste or she would cast a terrible spell. But the elves laughed at her terror for why should good fear evil? To infuriate her further, they each blew a magic snowflake into the air to clear the gloom and fogs, which hovered around such evil intent. One snowflake became the pure mountain air, another the bluest of skies, third, the softest greens in the hills, fourth, the sparkling lakes, and lastly, the Four Seasons: beauty in variety.
Meggi-bo feared the jig was up. She had one last trick and put her cards on the table. She proposed a duel between good and evil. However, who of the manly elves would risk integrity in a fight with a lady, even a wicked, wicked witch? Should it be a physical
duel, he would be considered a ‘cad’; should it be a verbal duel, he would become a dead ‘duck’.
Chapter II
As always, ‘good’ has unforeseen forces at its side. At that moment of dilemma for the manly elves, a beautiful spirit appeared…an Adirondack Indian maiden: The
Spirit of the Adirondacks. Her speech was like music and she sang in her clear soprano: “I have come to forever free the Adirondacks of Meggi-bo and her evil schemes. I shall duel with Meggi-bo: good magic over evil.” There was a tense moment. The elves stood by waxing their skiis. And Meggi-bo continued to brew.
Meggi-bo brewed her strongest brew. ‘Good’ chose a sprinkling of drops from the Fulton Chain Lakes- the Adirondacks Fountain of Youth .The pure potion of the good spirit was too great a match for evil. At the touch of the water, the old witch jumped into her own cauldron and began to boil away!
But wait…the elves pulled her out! to receive an even more horrible punishment.
“MEGGI-BO! YOU ARE CONDEMMED TO RIDE A ROPE TOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS!”
And as Meggi-bo began the first ascent she was heard to cry out in mortification and disgust: “Aw Fudge!” You guessed it. We’ve called our town ‘Old Forge’ ever since.
By: Mirnie Kashiwa 2/10/1956
Friday, January 8, 2010
A Place
Photo courtesy of Clark Lubbs
The New Arts & Sciences Center in Old Forge will be unlike any other in the Northeast as it shows a kinship between the arts and sciences.
Besides operating as a completely ecologically friendly, ‘green built’, LEEDS CERTIFIED, ‘green-building’ and serving as an engine for economic development of the West Central region, the Center will serve as a:
Welcoming destination to thousands seeking
A place to ask questions of either the arts or sciences realms;
A place to enrich the mind with the wisdom of each;
A place with materials and people ready to inform and entertain;
A place to engage in self-expression, study and experience growth;
A place to participate in or to watch others perform;
A place to learn by ‘doing and by ‘observing’;
A place to inspire sensitive stewardship of beauty and the planet;
‘A place where scientists work with nature and artists receive inspiration.’
A place in the neighborhood where citizens of every station can afford to live and work ...
And where, in THAT place, children can live and grow in understanding and appreciation of the true wonders of the Adirondacks;
Written by Miriam Kashiwa, Emerita
The Arts Guild of Old Forge, Inc.
To donate to the Arts Center/Old Forge New Building fund visit
https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/ArtsGuidofOldForge/OnlineGiving.html
Sunday, December 13, 2009
A great Note from Drayton Jones
Many of us involved in the Old Forge Plein Air Paint Out are still benefiting from the event. Of course, all of those who came home from the auction with paintings, can view daily the rewards of having artists paint our scenic town, lakes, rivers and mountains. Also, those artists who so generously donated their time and talent are getting feedback from those who won their paintings and from new fans and interested observers who met them during the two weekends that they painted.
One of the Paint Out volunteers, Paula Weal, got an especially beautiful note from one of the participating artists, Drayton Jones, who contributed a whopping four paintings in one weekend to the auction. Paula was kind enough to share the note with us. Thanks to both of them and once again to all who helped to make this event such a success.
- Linda Weal, Paint Out Committee
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
“Sounds of the Season” a musical performance at The Art Center of Old Forg
The following was written by Alan Saban about "Sounds of the Season" an event taking place this coming Saturday.
The Art Center of Old Forge is pleased to announce “Sounds of the Season” a musical recipe to celebrate the holidays. We are even throwing in a dash of poetry and a smidgen of storytelling. Several local groups and community members have joined together for this family friendly event that will take place on Saturday December 12, 2009 at 2PM at the Art Center inside the “Home for the Holidays.”
Members of Niccolls Church, St. Barts, Mountain Theatre, The Senior Moments, and more will sing and play music from traditional to contemporary. If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy “Home for the Holidays,” this is the perfect chance. We have many items on sale including furniture, clothing, toys, membership baskets, lighting, ornaments, quilts, wreaths, and much more for gift giving.
Some of the highlights include “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Niccolls Choir, The Senior Moments with “Silver Bells,” a duo singing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” A newly formed group from the Art Center will sing and we have a surprise trio we call the “Three Tenors” that just might complete this recipe for the holiday.
This event is free and all donations will benefit the Art Center in the hopes of bringing more performing arts to the community.
The Art Center of Old Forge is pleased to announce “Sounds of the Season” a musical recipe to celebrate the holidays. We are even throwing in a dash of poetry and a smidgen of storytelling. Several local groups and community members have joined together for this family friendly event that will take place on Saturday December 12, 2009 at 2PM at the Art Center inside the “Home for the Holidays.”
Members of Niccolls Church, St. Barts, Mountain Theatre, The Senior Moments, and more will sing and play music from traditional to contemporary. If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy “Home for the Holidays,” this is the perfect chance. We have many items on sale including furniture, clothing, toys, membership baskets, lighting, ornaments, quilts, wreaths, and much more for gift giving.
Some of the highlights include “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Niccolls Choir, The Senior Moments with “Silver Bells,” a duo singing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” A newly formed group from the Art Center will sing and we have a surprise trio we call the “Three Tenors” that just might complete this recipe for the holiday.
This event is free and all donations will benefit the Art Center in the hopes of bringing more performing arts to the community.
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