Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, red wine art: What to do in Elmira and beyond
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Maggie Gilroy, Elmira Star-Gazette Published 6:52 a.m. ET Oct. 9, 2019
The fall season for many local arts organizations is now in full swing.
This includes the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, which will present the first chamber concert of its 25th season Friday evening.
Titled "The Charm of Old Vienna," the concert will feature a trio comprising OSFL's concertmaster, principal cellist, and an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and Steinway artist.
The trio will perform music of the Viennese masters, Beethoven, Haydn and Strauss. The musicians will also explain the programs details throughout the 60-to-75-minute concert.
For those who love wine and art, why not combine both passions?
Eva Versik will be performing in "The Charm of Old Vienna," a part of the Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series. (Photo: Provided)
Artist and Corning native Amelia Fais Harnas will begin exhibiting her latest and last red wine stain artwork. This exhibit will feature "The Merism," which depicts Adam and Eve. She will retire from creating red wine art on Jan. 1, 2020, so be sure to catch her work while you can.
Want to embrace the outdoors before it's blanketed in snow? Then stop by the Southern Tier Outdoors Show at the Steuben County Fairgrounds this weekend.
Here's our weekly roundup of five things to do in Elmira and throughout the Southern Tier:
1. Orchestra of Southern Finger Lakes to present first chamber concert of the season
From left: Christine Lowe-Diemecke (cello), Eva Virsik (piano) and Augusto Diemecke (violin) will perform in a trio during "The Charm of Old Vienna" concert, a part of the Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series. (Photo: Provided)
The first chamber music concert of the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes' 25th season will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Park Church, 208 W. Gray St. in Elmira. Titled "The Charm of Old Vienna," the concert will feature a trio comprising Eva Virsik on piano, Augusto Diemecke on violin,and Christine Lowe-Diemecke on the cello. A pre-concert reception will begin at 6:45 for guests with tickets purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children, and can be purchased at the OSFL office 49 Bridge St. in Corning, by calling 607-936-2873 or by visiting osfl.org.
2. Corning artist Amelia Fais Harnas to exhibit red wine stained artwork for the last time
Artist and Corning native Amelia Fais Harnas will exhibit her latest and last red wine stain artwork depicting Adam and Eve, titled "The Merism," from Friday through Oct. 17 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 171 W Pulteney St. in Corning. She will also showcase the exhibit from Oct. 18 to 25 at VOLO bar and lounge, 74 E Market St. in Corning. Harnas' wine stain artwork has been featured in Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast magazine,HuffPost and most recently in Life in the Finger Lakes. Despite all the positive attention, Harnas decided to retire from creating wine stain artwork, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Wanting to go out on a high note, Harnas created the largest wine stains she has ever attempted: a diptych (two flat plates attached to a hinge) of near life-size versions of Adam and Eve, titled "The Merism," using a Spanish blend made by Los Dos. Note that Adam and Eve will be depicted nude and not wearing fig leaves. There will be a special opening reception, artist talk and open discussion from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Harnas will also be available to discuss the artwork at VOLO from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 in tandem with the Urban Arts Crawl. Both events are free to the public. For more information, visit trulyamelia.com/merism.
Artist and Corning native, Amelia Fais Harnas, will exhibit her latest and last red wine stain artwork depicting Adam and Eve, called "The Merism." (Photo: Provided)
3. Hamilton-Gibson Women's Project to present fall production
The Hamilton-Gibson Women's Project will present its 2019 theatrical production, "Let's Cast Some Light On The Subject," with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Ave. in Wellsboro. The evening will feature five 10-to-20-minute one-act plays and four short monologues. There will be an opening night party immediately following Friday's performance. There will be talk-backs following Saturday and Sunday's performances. Admission is $12 for adults, and $6 for youths 18 and younger. There is a $60 FlexPass for adults. For tickets, call 570-724-2079, email hamgib@gmail.com or visit hamiltongibson.org.
Relative Strangers" features (from left) Virginia, a flight attendant, played by Karin Knaus, and passengers Marie Barrett (Sarah Knight) and Marie Harvey (Elise Coolidge). (Photo: John Eaton / Provided photo)
4. Southern Tier Outdoors Show to return for 13th year
The Southern Tier Outdoor Show will return for its 13th year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Steuben Country Fairgrounds, 15 E. Washington St. in Bath. The show will feature more than 100 vendors, including many new ones this year, and several seminars aimed at the sportsman. The event will also feature animal shows, hands-on activities, demonstrations and food. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per carload. Food will be available all day at the show. For more information, visit southerntieroutdoorshow.com, facebook.com/SouthernTierOutdoorShow or call 607-857-1977.
Renee Haers, of Phelps, N.Y., coach of the Heritage Raptors youth archery program, helps a youngster shoot a bow and arrow during the 2015 Southern Tier Outdoor Show in Bath. (Photo: File photo)
5. Twin Tiers Jazz Society to host benefit for Music Scholarship Fund
The Twin Tiers Jazz Society will host a benefit for its Music Scholarship Fund from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at its branch office at 406 W. Washington Ave. in Elmira. Jerry Brown and Friends will perform. Finger food will be served, and there will also be a 50/50 raffle. There will be a $10 donation at the door.
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