Two of my children went to college in West Virginia. While driving them to college we would go whizzing by Pittsburgh on Interstate 79 and comment, “We really should visit Pittsburgh. I hear they have done wonderful things.” But, there was never time. On a recent trip to Ohio, John and I made a point to come home via Pittsburgh and were so glad we did.
The event will host more than 40 artists featuring handmade, original art including vintage jewelry, handcrafted wood items, stained glass, recycled and upcycled art items, pottery, paintings, cigar box guitars, home décor, bird houses, crocheted & quilted items, books and portraits among other unique offerings.
Music staff member Steve Defren said, “This year we are welcoming Los Angeles based trombonist Andy Martin. He has played in numerous big bands including Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, had recorded several solo albums and has many, many movie and television credits to his name.”
Recently John and I spent three days in Erie making it a great stop on the way to visit family in Ohio. Here are some of the things we enjoyed.
“Scenes from Childhood” concert will introduce kids of all ages to pieces by Mozart, Robert Schumann and Francis Poulenc that appeal to children, and adding art, acting, balloons and ice cream to create a fun, family event for all.
Oswego Players director, Inez Manor Parker, has announced completion of casting for the Players’ summer musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” based on the fairy tale story of, “The Princess and the Pea.”
The War of 1812 was fought on land and sea from Montreal to New Orleans and from the Atlantic Coast to the middle of the continent. Remember the War of 1812 with a visit to some of the significant sites many of which have scheduled events commemorating the War of 1812. That, of course, includes Oswego.
Deborah Engelke, a SUNY Oswego alumna, local businesswoman and photographer, will display her “visual poems” from May 17 to July 7, at Oswego State Downtown. A free public artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. May 18 will officially open the photography exhibition.
When John and I are traveling we like to experience the local cuisine. We were surprised to find that Spam is a popular food item in Saipan. The residents of Hawaii, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island consume the most Span to the rate of 16 cans per person per year. In Hawaii, Spam is so popular it is sometimes referred to as “The Hawaiian Steak.”
The Fulton Memorial Day Salute Children’s Events will bring magical moments to children of all ages. Hayley Starr will be doing face painting and making balloon animals for the children
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