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Here are the Community Events Scheduled for January.
 

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Elmira Jackals Hockey
ECHL Home Game Schedule
January 11 VS. Johnstown Chiefs
January 12 VS. Cincinnati Cyclones
January 18 VS. Wheeling Nailers
January 19 VS. Wheeling Nailers
January 30 VS. Johnstown Chiefs
First Arena, Elmira, NY
(607)734-PUCK
www.firstarena.com

Arnot Mall Feature Events
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM
Jan. 3 “Cubs 4 Kids” Presentation Center Court - 5 PM
Jan. 5-6 N-Trak Model Trains - Located near Sears - Mall Hours
Jan. 8 Blood Pressure Screening Entrance #2, 8-9:30 AM
Jan. 10-15 Winter Sidewalk Sales - Mallwide
Jan. 12-13 N-Trak Model Trains - Located near Sears - Mall Hours
Jan. 15 Jackals Meet & Greet - Center Court 6-7 PM
Jan. 18-20 2008 Bridal Expo Mallwide
Jan. 18-19 Wedding Works Fashion Show
Located near Sears - Fri. 7 PM & Sat. 1:30 PM
Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration - Center Court 6 PM
Jan. 22 Blood Pressure Screening Entrance #2, 8-9:30 AM
MALL HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday- Saturday 10 AM - 9:30 PM • Sundays 11 AM - 6 PM
www.arnotmall.com

Through January 19
MORE THAN COLOR? . . . MORE THAN CANDID
RURAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES Presents
Malina, Salsburg, Keck & Kistler

Saturdays, Noon-4pm
Closing Reception January 19, 3pm - 6pm
By Appointment (607)654-0337 or
info@ruralresearchlabs.com
An exhibit of paintings, photographs and video.
Rural Research Laboratories
254 Baldwin St., Elmira
www.ruralresearchlabs.com

Through February 1
Corning Community College hosts
Clay and Glass 2007: An Invitational Exhibit
Opening Reception December 7, 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Gallery Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Atrium Gallery
2nd Floor Administration Bldg.
Spencer Hill Campus
www.corning-cc.edu

Through February 24, 2008
17th Annual Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit
Monday through Sunday 10am - 4pm
Doll houses of various styles and ages from Victorian and Tudor to modern, and room boxes with themes such as a Kitchen in a Breadbox and Santa the Day After, among others, will be on display. There will also be military miniatures, model cars, trains, and a 24-foot long miniature functioning machinery display with a working saw mill, a belt driven wood shop, an oil field and drilling rig, and a blacksmith shop.
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
8419 State Route 54
Hammondsport, NY
(607) 569-2160
www.GlennHCurtissMuseum.org

Through April 13,2008
Seneca Lake Wine Trail presents
Polar Passport

Visit the Trail during the best time of the year; the off season! Valid at 24 participating wineries. Only $10 plus tax!
www.senecalakewine.com

January 1 through January 28
Community Arts of Elmira presents
Tropical

A People's Choice Art Show
6:00pm Reception on the 1st of the month
A monthly themed art show open to all artists! Simply submit your piece with $5 fee. Entries must fit in with monthly theme, be exhibition ready and suitable for family viewing.
Langdon-Pratt Mansion
413 Lake St., Elmira
(607)846-2418

January 4
Clemens Center Fiddlin' Around Series presents
West O'Clare and Finger Lake Folk
Mandeville Hall
Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
800-724-0159
www.clemenscenter.com

January 5
Screening of An Inconvenient Truth
2:30pm - 4:00pm
You are invited to see on a nice large screen this controversial documentary by Al Gore. Whether you believe in global warming or not you should come see this.
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
443 Coleman Ave., Elmira
(607) 732-6060
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com

January 11
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes presents
Musician's Choice,
featuring Guest Curator Susan Laib, Oboist
6:30 pm Wine Tasting
7:30 pm Concert
BEETHOVEN Trio, Op. 87, for two oboes and English horn
TELEMANN Fantasies
The Rockwell Musuem of Western Art, Corning
(607)936-2873
www.osfl.org

January 11
Common Railers
Acoustic Americana
8PM - 10PM
Free!
Rural Research Labs @ the Arnot Art Museum
The Carriage House
254 Baldwin St., Elmira

January 11 - 13
Clemens Center Off-Broadway Series presents
Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit
Mandeville Hall
Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
800-724-0159
www.clemenscenter.com

January 12
Where in the World: Animals from around the globe
2:30pm - 3:30pm
We will be showcasing a different animal from each region of the world: Africa, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
443 Coleman Ave., Elmira
(607) 732-6060
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com

January 12
Valley Folk Concert
Lara Herscovitch

7:30 pm
$10 Admission at the door!
Rural Research Labs
In The Carriage House
254 Baldwin Street, Elmira
www.valleyfolk.org

January 12 - 21
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Bargain Bash
Participating wineries take the opportunity to clean out their inventory and drop prices on select items- it's a big, Trail-wide spring cleaning!
www.senecalakewine.com

January 14
Clemens Center Comedy Tonight! Series presents
Stand-Up Comedy
Mandeville Hall
Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
800-724-0159
www.clemenscenter.com

January 15
Corning Community College hosts
50th Anniversary Film and Food Festival

The Deer Hunter

6 pm
Come join us throughout the year for movies that reflect our 50 year history, hosted by current and retired faculty members! Food and beverages will be available from 6 – 6:45 p.m. with a 15-minute welcome from Professor McEnroe to follow. Dinner items include baked ziti, meatballs and sausage, Italian bread, vegetables, carrot cake, and beverages. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. The Film and Food Festival events require a $10 ticket admission fee. Free concession items will be provided.
Palace Theatre
17 West Market Street, Corning
(607)962-9245
www.corning-cc.edu

January 17
2300: Tiki Fire & Ice
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Free, themed event featuring hot glassmaking, cool music by Fisherman’s Vibraphonic Tiki Orchestra, and great food and drink.
Corning Museum of Glass
One Museum Way, Corning, NY
(607)974-4084
www.cmog.org

January 18
Clemens Center Great Artists Series presents
Galumpha
Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium

One Musueum Way, Corning, NY
800-724-0159
www.clemenscenter.com

January 18
Tanglewood's Annual Meeting
6:00pm Music by Bill Groome with appetizers & wine
6:20pm Lecture by John Juriga "Rachel Carson, Howard Frech, and Under the Sea-wind" with short Q & A
7:00pm Volunteer Awards
7:30pm Music by Bill Groome with Evening Wrap-Up!
Only $10 per person, all ages welcome!
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira, NY
(607) 732-6060
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com

January 18
Acoustic Pawnshop
8 – 11pm in Steuben Bar
Radisson Hotel Corning
125 Denison Parkway East, Corning
607-962-5000
www.radisson.com/corningny

January 18
An Evening of Poetry with Edward Dougherty
7:30pm
Professor Dougherty will read from previous chapbooks and from his forthcoming books Pilgrimage to a Gingko Tree and Observing Silence.
Free and open to the public!
Rural Research Laboratories
@ the Arnot Art Museum
254 Baldwin St., Elmira, NY
(607) 654-0337
www.ruralresearchlabs.com
www.edward-dougherty.net

January 19
Bright Snow Winter Night Hike
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Due to the success of our summer night hike we've decided to do a winter night hike. This should be a near full moon and a great experience.
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
443 Coleman Ave., Elmira
(607) 732-6060
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com

January 19
Clemens Center Fiddlin' Around Series presents
Simple Gifts
Mandeville Hall
Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
800-724-0159
www.clemenscenter.com

 
January 19
The Sullivan Trail Chapter American Red Cross
Snow Ball
9 pm - 1 am
Desserts and dancing, cash bar, black tie optional.
$75 per person, $150 per couple.
Elmira Country Club
For reservations call Mindy Engel, Director of Development at (607) 734-3317
 
January 25
COMEDY NIGHT
8pm
Three great comedians from the Rochester Comedy Club!
Tickets now on sale at the Front Desk - $12 per person.
Make a night of it – ask for our overnight Comedy Package – includes two tickets to the show and overnight room, just $115 + tax (double occupancy). 
Radisson Hotel Corning
125 Denison Parkway East, Corning
607-962-5000
www.radisson.com/corningny
 
January 25 & 26
WENY-36 presents
7th Annual Wine on Ice
Session I: Friday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
($25 + applicable service charge)
Session II: Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
($20 + applicable service charge)
Session III: Saturday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
($27 + applicable service charge)
A winter sampling of the Finger Lakes' best in wine, food, shopping, & entertainment!
First Arena in Downtown Elmira, NY
Tickets available at First Arena box Office, Info Center in Corning, Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview, Holiday Inn Express Horseheads, and online at www.ticketmaster.com
www.wineonice.com
 
January 26
Radical Reptiles
2:30pm - 3:30pm
If you love reptiles then check this program out. We have a wide variety of different reptiles including, but not limited to: snakes, lizards, and turtles. It's radical.
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
443 Coleman Ave., Elmira
(607) 732-6060
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com
 
January 27
NEW ORLEANS BRUNCH
Enjoy Cajun Rubbed Pork, Shrimp Jambalaya, Blackened Catfish, Prime Rib, many of your breakfast favorites and DESSERTS!
Reservations recommended 962-5000. Brunch hours – 11am – 2pm, Adults $26.95, Kids 6-13 $13.50, 5 & under Free.
Grill 1-2-5 @ Radisson Hotel Corning
125 Denison Parkway East, Corning
607-962-5000
www.radisson.com/corningny
 
January 30
Corning Community College presents
Incognito by Michael Fosberg
Noon
Michael Fosberg, a Chicago native, has been writing, acting, and directing for more than 25 years. He has performed in Chicago as an actor at the Steppenwolf & Goodman Theatres, having worked with directors Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, and Robert Falls. He received a Jeff Citation for Best Actor for his performance in Sam Shepard’s Savage/Love. His memoir, Incognito, on which the play is based, will be published next fall by Chicago Review Press. The film company NUMBER 8 is currently making a documentary about his life and play.
More information about the play can be gathered from Fosberg’s website at
www.incognitotheplay.com.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Nancy Agan at (607) 962-9507

Triangle Lounge, Commons Building
Spencer Hill Campus