CHAUTAUQUA IDOL AUDITIONS!!!

SE93 Chautauqua Lake Idol 2007 Auditions Saturday, June 16th The one, and only chance for youto audition this year will be held here at Chautauqua Mall! Saturday, June 16th . Registration begins at 9 AM and ends at Noon. Singing will begin at 11:00 AM. Singers will perform in the order that they registered.

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Chautauqua Lake Real Estate

For many people, the ultimate piece of real estate is one that sits on a picturesque lake. where life seems more relaxed and the sunrises and sunsets are the stuff of dreams. Lake front real estate has become one of the hottest and most sought-after real estate purchases available no matter if it is for year-round living or simply a refuge from daily life. Around the eastern states there are a few places where this kind of real estate is readily available, but few have the old world charm and quality of homes that one finds in Chautauqua Lake, NY.
For many years Chautauqua Lake has been an epicenter of culture and education in New York. The Institution which opened it's doors in 1874 and since then has continued to operate every summer. The institution offers a number of different programs, lectures, concerts and cultural events that have garnered a world-wide reputation for the Institution. The activities and programs that happen here every summer have become a huge attraction and they draw people from all over the world. In fact, almost 150,000 people attend the events that happen here every year.
Beyond the Institution lays a vast wealth of beautiful homes and quaint communities that have developed along the beautiful lake 's shore. Now it does not really matter what kind of home you are looking for because the homes in this areas run the full range of styles and sizes. From smaller more seasonal homes to huge sprawling mansions, there is a home here to suit any taste and style; and with homes ranging in price from the mid 100k's up to and exceeding $2 million; there are also homes for any financial situation. why not take the time to come and explore the Chautauqua Lake area? There are more than enough things happening here during the summer months to justify a trip and a short stay. Come to enjoy the offerings of the Institution and you may just end up staying!

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Chautauqua Lake Condos

New Bemus Point Properties Start At $370K

By JESSICA WASMUND

Condos For Sale An artist rendering of the Bemus Point condominium construction project.

6/12/2007 - BEMUS POINT — For those looking to purchase lake-front property in Bemus Point, the more than two decade wait is over.

The one-time controversial Bemus Point condos are well under construction, and the Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate has just opened a sales office where interested customers can purchase the complexes for between $370,000 and $595,000.

''I'm very excited, and glad to see the project moving after such a long wait,'' said Bemus Point Mayor Bryan Dahlberg. ''The planning and zoning board did a super job making sure their i's were dotted and t's were crossed. We have never had a project of such magnitude in our lifetime.''

Four condos have already been sold after being available for less than a week.

''In terms of local versus out of town customers, the split has been about 50/50,'' said Steve Holt, the project coordinator. ''Now that our office is open, we've had a lot of people stop in and ask questions, and I think a lot of the concerns have been cleared up now that people can see what is going being the condos being built in front of them.''

Although the project was initially met with skepticism and negativity, many residents have looked past that and are embracing the new housing units.

''There are always some who won't favor the project, even once it's completed and we can't remember it not being there,'' Dahlberg said. ''But most of the residents are past that and are giving a very positive reception to the project.''

According to Holt, now that the community can actually see what is happening, they are pleased with the results.

''With our sales office now open, we've had a lot of people stop in to ask questions, pick up brochures, and they're generally very positive about the situation,'' Holt said. ''I think out of the one-thousand or so people we had stop in only one had a complaint.''

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Harrington Sandberg Architects & Engineering PC of Jamestown handled the architectural design concepts for the building, Holt said, while Lee Chilcote served as developer for the project.

''There are 20 condos per building, and two buildings,'' Chilcote said. ''Each of these condos are high-end, and feature a number of different extras.''

Each unit comes complete with a patio area as well as a private dock. A garage is also designated for each condo offering one covered and one open parking space.

''On the inside, all the units have finished kitchens with a base level appliance, and upgrades are available,'' Chilcote said. ''They come complete with cabinets and granite countertops. There are three bedrooms in each unit with an in-suite washer and dryer. Each also comes with two bathrooms, except for a few of the larger ones that come with three.''

For those of wish to have a fireplace installed, each living room comes with a gas hook-up, Chilcote said

One of the biggest draws to the condos is the environmentally-friendly design. Even the run-off water is filtered and reused within the complex for sprinklers as well as toilet bowls.

''We feature rain gardens, which is a great thing in terms of conservation,'' Chilcote said. ''We can take the water and treat it, and use it through different parts of the complex.''

Chilcote also explained the type of insulation they used was thicker than many other buildings, making the condos more cost efficient.

''I think a lot of people will use these condos as their weekend or summer retreats,'' Dahlberg said. ''This will bring a nice new group to the community. People will come up during the summer and frequent our restaurants and shop in our grocery and retail stores, and it will be an overall benefit to the community.''

''The construction company working on the project has been going out of its way to be a ''good neighbor'' to the area residents,'' Dahlberg said. ''They've approached those who live close by and asked them to approach the company if there's any problem whatsoever. They've been really nice so far, and I'm happy with the performance at this point.''

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Bemus Bay Condos on Chautauqua Lake

Construction Underway for Bemus Bay Condos on Chautauqua Lake

News release announces the start of site work along the Chautauqua Lake shoreline for the construction of 40 new, lakeside condominium homes. The release describes the project, location and amenities as well as timeline for completion; quotes developer and provides marketing contact information.

Bemus Point, NY (PRWEB) June 10, 2007 -- Site work along the Chautauqua Lake shoreline has begun as contractors ready a 3-acre village site for the construction of 40 new, lakeside condominium homes.

The Lakeside Drive property being developed by Bemus Bay Investments LLC will feature two condominium buildings, named Browning and Columbian, with architecture reminiscent of the two proud old hotels that once stood there. The low-rise building construction and site plan configuration have been designed to blend into the surroundings of this historic village founded in 1806.

Bemus Bay will offer a truly remarkable living experience

Each of the homes at Bemus Bay, http://www.bemusbaycondos.com/, will offer a private boat slip on Chautauqua Lake and owner conveniences including secured entry, handicapped access, elevator service, a covered garage and reserved parking spaces.

Four different floor plans with three bedrooms and two or three baths will include air conditioning, granite countertops, master suites, and a whirlpool bath and easy access to the property's heated swimming pool.

All homes feature a private balcony or porch with stunning views of Chautauqua Lake, and the world renowned Chautauqua Institution is just a short trip away by car or boat.

"Bemus Bay will offer a truly remarkable living experience," said project co-manager Lee Chilcote. "The village has some of the grandest, most stately homes on the lake, as well as a lively waterfront and village. There are fine restaurants, boutiques, historic inns, quaint shops, and the park, playground and beach all just a short stroll down the block."

The village of Bemus Point is conveniently located just 1½ hours from Buffalo, 2¼ hours from Cleveland, 2½ hours from Pittsburgh and 3 hours from Toronto. Chilcote noted the area offers relaxation and recreation year around with golf courses, plenty of hunting and fishing and several winter ski resorts all nearby.

Construction of the Bemus Bay condominiums is projected for completion in early 2008.

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Ellicotville, New York

Ellicottville Prepares for a Busy July with Plenty of Live Music

BY JEANINE ZIMMER
"If you count the number of concerts we have lined up from June 29 to July 29, it's truly amazing," boasted Brian McFadden, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce.
That number would tally in the Summer Festival of the Arts, Island Weekend, the Jazz Festival and the Gazebo Series, and it would total over 25 outdoor performances … and that's just outdoors!
The Summer Festival of the Arts, June 29-July 1, 2007, will host four free outdoor concerts including Glenn Colton, the Dennis George Original Variety Show, and more at the Village Gazebo throughout the weekend, as well as The Air National Guard Band Friday on the slopes of Holiday Valley. That Saturday, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra featuring the music of Batman, Spiderman and Superman will take the stage at Holiday Valley, accompanied by the cast of characters, followed on Sunday by Eric Burdon and the Animals and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas.
Spotlighting the weekend-long event, Eric Burdon is bound to catch the attention of avid concertgoers in the region.
Burdon has carved himself a place in history as the founding member of The Animals, whose 1960's hits such as 'House of the Rising Sun' and 'We Gotta Get Out of this Place' have solidified his music in time. As part of the British Invasion alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Burdon's band was the only one properly identified by using the lead singer's and founding member's name. One by one, all of the band members have changed, but Burdon continues to tour under the name Eric Burdon and The Animals.
A Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Burdon, now 64, was born in Newcastle and has earned strong popularity in Europe and the UK, as well as in the U.S. with his blues-infused music that carries with it a message and a rhythm that resonates throughout time.
One reason Burdon is excited about his upcoming performance in Ellicottville is because, he said in an interview with The Villager, "there is a big chance that Hilton Valentine, the original guitar player of The Animals, will join us at the gig." Additionally, he commented, "I will try to please everyone in the audience by performing old Animal hits, but for my own creative needs, I will put a different spin on them as well as perform songs from my latest album, 'Soul of a Man'."
Two weeks later, Ellicottville will unveil its newest addition to the summer festival line-up with Island Weekend, July 13-15. There will be two days filled with free outdoor concerts featuring the Caribbean themed music of Pirate Dreams, the Dreadbeats, Caribbean Extravaganza, and Riddm Posse. The bars and restaurants of the village will offer additional tropical music throughout the night and will also feature Caribbean food and drink specials. Don't miss this weekend of island dreams; you'll find yourself humming 'Away Again' when you walk down the palm tree-lined oasis streets of Ellicottville.
The following week, Ellicottville's reenergized Jazz Festival will kick off July 27-29 featuring the music of the Jim Tudini Band. Headed by the Canisus High School music teacher and member of the Buffalo Musician and the Greater Niagara Musicians Associations who has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Paris and concerts by the sea in Redondo Beach, this star-studded lineup cultivates a cadre of well known talent including Buffalo's favorite saxophonist and flutist, Bobby Militello. The serious musicianship and skill of this group is par for the course of what you can expect from Ellicottville's newly transformed Jazz Festival.
The streets of Ellicottville will be humming through the month of July. Keep your eye on the schedule for more surprises to be added to the Summer Festival of the Arts and complete lineups for Island Weekend and Jazz Festival.
Presale tickets for the Summer Festival of the Arts are available in Ellicottville at the Wingate Hotel, the Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Valley, E-Ville Spirits, and the Village Wine Rack. They are also available at the Country Inn and Suites in Olean, NY and at the Best Western in Bradford, Pa. or by calling 1-800-349-9099.
Stay tuned to The Villager next week for an in-depth description of another one of our new festivals coming at the end of this month. Women's Weekend, a weekend to honor, educate and celebrate women, is scheduled for June 22-24, 2007. It will feature an event-filled two days for females only and is geared towards a healthy, happy lifestyle.
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Bach & Beyond

Bach for a 12th year

BY MICHAEL RUKAVINA OBSERVER Staff Writer

OBSERVER Photo by Justin Goetz Musicians perform Friday night during the annual Bach and Beyond concert at the Fredonia Opera House.

6/9/2007 - Some of North America's most talented musicians are gathering to pay homage to comedy in baroque music during the 12th annual Bach and Beyond music festival. The first of three concerts began Friday evening at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House to the delight of baroque and music connoisseurs alike.



Every year the festival is set to a theme with this year's theme being comedy in baroque music. Fredonia Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis said audience members will be able to enjoy work from some lesser-known composers who were inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach.

"The Bach, refers to Johann Sebastian Bach, which is the foundation of the festival," Davis said.

"But the 'Beyond' means that some of the lesser-known composers who took their inspiration from Bach, so this year you could say it's a bit more of a 'Beyond' concert."

If you closed your eyes during the performance you could actually paint a picture rather easily — a jester, a queen, high tea — any and or similar elements that tickled your fancy were easy to imagine during the performance. This year's concert, although much different from the Mozart theme of last year, was in fact the driving force behind this year's theme.

"Last year we focused on Mozart, but that didn't mean we were becoming a Mozart Festival," wrote Artistic Director and Conductor Grant Cooper. "It was Mozart's enormous contribution to last year's festival that led me to think about Haydn. Much has been said about Haydn's penchant for humor in his music which is how this summer's program evolved from last year's festival. Humor in music, and especially in Haydn's music, usually involves an expectation unrealized. In all cases, as in all humor, the joke only comes across if one knows the expected outcome, in order to be surprised when it is not realized."

During Friday evening's performance the likes of Croft, Monteverdi, Telemann and Bach were performed by 16 artists who played as if they were 100. Saturday concert-goers will have the chance to listen to pieces by Tartini, Sperger, Telemann, and P.D.Q. Bach. During Sunday's matinee, Haydn, Telemann and Vivaldi will be featured.

Artists performing over the course of the festival include: Julie Leven, Margie Cooper, Ian Jessee, Jennifer Peracchia and Inga Malejs Yanowski on violin; Brian Walnicki on viola; Bryan Eckenrode and Amber Ghent on violoncello; Jon Pascolini on contrabass; Karl Paulnack on keyboard; Susan Royal on flute; Cheryl Bishkoff, Mark DuBois, and Sarah Hamilton on oboe; John Gillette on bassoon and Marc Guy on horn.

Davis said the musicians who perform put a lot into what he calls the communities chance to witness baroque music in the community living room.

"My sense is that it was an attempt to extend the baroque music to an audience beyond the college," Davis said in regard to the start of the festival. "Because you can attend a lot of these classical music concerts at the college, and this being the communities living room so to speak, we wanted to bring baroque music to the communities living room and introduce it to a wider audience."

The festival continues tonight beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office between 2 and 5 p.m., or up until show time at the door.

Bach & Beyond

The 12th annual Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival kicks off its three day run this Friday, June 9 at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. The festival has long been a great place to hear rarely performed baroque pieces, with many of the works performed making their area premieres. The theme for this year's festival is humor in music and Artistic Director Grant Cooper has unearthed some rarities, such as the 1701 Suite: The Comedy Call'd the Funeral by William Croft as well as better-known works such as Haydn's Quartet Op. 33 No. 2, known as The Joke. Of course, some listeners might feel that one of the works to be performed might have better been left buried—the cantata Iphigenia in Brooklyn, by P.D.Q. Bach. On the other hand, no one who enjoyed the highly entertaining production of P.D.Q. Bach's The Abduction of Figaro at King Concert Hall last April will want to miss this performance. Visit www.fredopera.org for more information.

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Chautauqua Lake County Events

6/17/2007 - Strawberry Festival , Floral Hall - Chaut. County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk , Chautauqua County Noon to 6:00 p.m. Chiavetta's Chicken Bar-B-Q, children's games, music, and silent auctions. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 716-366-1395. 136

6/17/2007 - Summer Solstice w/Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 7 p.m. Celebrate summer with a special program of traditional American and Celtic folk music. Mandolin, tin whistle, dulcimer, banjo, guitar, limberjack and a variety of other instruments combine with Appalachian clog dancing and French-Canadian footwork for a Father's Day evening of folk music, fun and frivolity. Cost is $10. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 72

6/23/2007 - Summer Exhibit , 67 Washington St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County June 23 - October 20: "Noble Barns": Explore the beauty, nostalgia and stories of the barns of Chautauqua County. Photographs, art and more. Cost is Museum admission cost. , More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 99

6/23/2007 - Old Home Week Parade , Main Street, Allegany NY, Allegany , Cattaraugus County This is the final night of Allegany's Old Home week which runs from Tues 6/19 - Sat 6/23. Following the parade, there will be carnival rides, refreshments available at the food and beer tents and a band at the carnival lot pavilion. Anyone interested in participating in the parade can contact the parade committee at PO Box 95, Allegany, NY 14706. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: www.allegany.org. 10

6/24/2007 - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 7 p.m. Recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands of the Big Band Era, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow continues to tour the world creating warm, sentimental and always danceable music. Cost is $25 , $23 Opera House members. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 73

6/30/2007 - Red, White and Blue: A Tribute to our Hometown Heroes , Crown Theater, Jamestown , Chautauqua County 7:30 p.m. "Red, White, and Blue: A Tribute to our Hometown Heroes". Celebrate through music, dancing, re-enactors and heartfelt stories of the Civil War, WWI, and WWII from our hometown soldiers and sailors. Cost is $15 per person , $25 per couple , $5 discount for members.. , More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 100

7/21/2007 - Mike Randall is Mark Twain Live , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 7:30 p.m. Mike Randall has been bringing America's greatest humorist and author to life for more than 30 years. Three hours of make-up combined with Twain's own words and mannerisms create a startlingly realistic portrait of "America's original stand-up comedian." Cost is $15. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 74

7/30/2007 - A Day In the Life , 67 Washington St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County "A Day in the Life": live in the Victorian times through the eyes of a variety of children from the city, country and everywhere in between. For students entering 1st through 3rd grade Cost is $50 per week. , More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 102

8/17/2007 - An Evening of Comedy & Magic , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 7:30 p.m. It's contemporary vaudeville on the Opera House stage! Marvel at the magic and illusions of Rob & Carol Allen. Laugh at the comedy of Nick Siracuse and juggling antics of Nels Cremean; and watch in awe at the talents of bubble man Doug Rougeux. Fun for the whole family! Cost is $12 , $10 seniors, $5 students/children. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 79

8/18/2007 - 10th Anniversary of Operation Equip India , Midway Park, Maple Springs , Chautauqua County Operation Equip India - 10th Anniversary Celebration , Midway Park, Jamestown , Chautauqua County 10th Anniversary Celebration of the ministry of Operation Equip India, a disability ministry of Joni and Friends reaching India's disabled. The ministry was founded by Jamestown native Tim Swauger and his wife Aruna and is supported by many churches and individuals in the Chautauqua County area. Contact Dave Rishell for more details. Cost is FREE , bring dish to pass. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 716-665-6517. 118

9/19/2007 - Chad & Jeremy , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 8 p.m. The famed 60s pop duo with hits including Yesterday's Gone, Summer Song and Willow Weep For Me, on tour for the first time in 30 years. One of the most successful of the British invasion acts, Chad Stuart & Jeremy Clyde still deliver the lush sound that made them folk pop royalty! Cost is $22 , $20 Opera House members. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 80

9/23/2007 - Folk in Fredonia Free-for-All , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 3 p.m. Fredonia Folk music favorites Dick & Carmen Gilman gather friends from throughout the state for a great afternoon of fun folk music and dance. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 81

10/20/2007 - The Ying Quartet , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 8 p.m. The quartet-in-residence at the Eastman School of Music, the Ying siblings have been performing together for nearly 15 years and are one of the nation's most sought-after string quartets. Cost is $15 , $12 Opera House members, $10 students. , More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 82

Buffalo Bill

1878 Buffalo Bill Billboard Restored

By CAROLYN THOMPSON

An 1878 billboard promoting a "Buffalo Bill" Cody stage show has been restored, five years after it was discovered beneath the crumbling brick facade of a former hotel.

The shadow of David Schein, executive director, Arts Council for Chautauqua County, is shown as he speaks during a news conference , Friday, June 1, 2007, announcing the restoration of a 129-year-old billboard of "Buffalo Bill" Cody discovered in Jamestown, N.Y., (AP Photo/David Duprey) AP

The 24-by-10-foot paper billboard had been pasted to an unfinished exterior wall of the hotel during construction 129 years ago and was sandwiched in by brick when the building was completed.

The billboard, a montage of the Wild West folk hero and scenes from his show, was revealed when part of the wall fell away from the building in June 2002.

"It's a miracle that it even exists," said Dr. Juti Winchester, curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyo.

Printed from engraved wood blocks, the billboard resembles a watercolor painting in hues of orange, brown and blue. A multicolor, life-size depiction of the bearded Cody _ clad in fringed buckskin and holding a rifle _ is of particular importance, said Winchester, who traveled to western New York for Saturday's unveiling of the finished work.

"We don't have much of this early imagery of Buffalo Bill," she said.

William F. Cody, who died in 1917, was a prospector-turned-Pony Express rider and Civil War veteran who later hunted buffalo to feed railroad construction crews. According to legend, he earned the name Buffalo Bill in a daylong shooting match with a hunter named William Comstock, presumably to determine who deserved the title.

He became a national folk hero in dime novels written by Ned Buntline, who in 1872 persuaded Cody to tell stories of the Wild West on stage.

Crews would put up the billboards to advertise the shows. Most were pasted over when the next show hit town.

"The only reason this survived was a completely unique set of circumstances," said Michael Flaxman, who was involved in the restoration, which was funded by a $52,000 federal grant and matching private donations.

Experts used tissue paper and steam to remove the fragile billboard in strips and shreds from the wood sheathing. Though protected from the elements, the paper had become brittle and torn and some pieces disintegrated before they could be removed.

Paper conservator Laura Schell was hired to piece back together the work, and images of Cody _ in one scene atop a horse and swinging his hat overhead _ painstakingly emerged.

"She cleaned and stabilized all these hundreds of pieces of what was a giant, very fragile jigsaw puzzle," said Pat Anzideo, the restoration's project manager. "She put it back together again, without the benefit of a picture."

The billboard will be displayed under glass in six wood-framed panels, each 7 feet high and at least 4 feet wide, at the Reg Lenna Civic Center, a restored 1920s vaudeville and movie house in downtown Jamestown.

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Chautauqua Summer Events

Food, Drinks, Other Fun

Chris Scarano, chef at the Ironstone, will prepare multi-course food tastings for customers who call the West Fourth Street restaurant in advance. Submitted photo

6/1/2007 - Friday always seems to come early when the week is only four days long. Thanks, Memorial Day! And despite there not being a holiday this weekend, Southern Chautauqua County is jampacked with all different kinds of entertainment events. From a wine festival in Bemus Point, to a jamboree in Sherman and several other music events happening throughout the area, there's little reason to stay in and do the same old thing. Summer is here and Chautauqua County has much to offer in terms of food, drink and fun.

¯ SPOTLIGHT ON TASTING MENUS AT THE IRONSTONE — Most restaurants restrict customers to ordering from what's on the menu, but give the Ironstone's staff some notice and they will serve your party a unique multi-course feast.

On Wednesday, I experienced The Ironstone's food for the first time and have truly never tasted anything like it. Maybe it helped that I was with a group celebrating the birthday of a friend who happens to work for a Food Is Good restaurant, but Chris Scarano, chef at The Ironstone, says anyone who calls in advance can experience the same sort of six-course meal.

''I suggest this to anyone who is looking to entertain friends or looking for a more outside-of-the-box and ambitious type of dining,'' Scarano said. ''If you call ahead, we will be more than happy to do something special for you. That's how we find excitement in our kitchen.''

Arriving at The Ironstone, our party was told to just order our entrees from the menu and the kitchen staff would take care of the rest. Our waiter, the knowledgable James Saullo, suggested the perfect wines to pair with the four appetizer courses.

Though a six-course meal may sound like a lot, the purpose of it is in the small portions and the presentation. First up was a chilled gazpacho with crabmeat and what Scarano called a tomato toy box. Shortly after that we each received a single tortellini stuffed with goat cheese and a side of red pepper marmalade, followed by a small cappuccino-sized cup of asparagus soup. Then came the truffle risotto, the entree and dessert.

''It's how I like to eat and that's why I like to do these tasting menus,'' Scarano said. ''If you put a big pile of something in front of me, I'll eat a quarter of it. But if you bring small samples of foods, it's new tastes and new flavors. It keeps your mouth excited and it keeps you wanting more. That's what we enjoy doing here. We enjoy putting together tasting menus for the more adventurous diners.''

For the fine dining they specialize in, the Ironstone's prices are more than reasonable. And the bill for our six-course dinner was no more than what a complete meal for nine people for nine people would have cost had we ordered our own appetizers and desserts. The difference is the way the meal was presented. We received more courses, but the portions were smaller and the eager staff was always at hand to explain the intricacies of the meal.

The Chautauqua Restaurant Row of the Food Is Good company includes Olive's, serving classic Northern Italian cuisine; House on the Hill, which has a beautiful view in addition to a delicious breakfast and lunch menu; Bonjour, a cafe and patisserie; The Watermark, specializing in steak, seafood and more; La Fleur, serving French country cuisine and the Hot Fish Shop, Bemus Point's newest family restaurant.

¯ MARKING ONE YEAR OF MAYVILLE SHOWS — Mayville Shows will mark one year of bringing hardcore, metal and indie rock acts to the Hartfield Bay Cafe this Saturday. Hard to believe this group of dudes from Chautauqua Lake High School have been booking monthly shows at the Hartfield bar for 12 months already. Time flies, I suppose.

''It has been a really great experience,'' said Hunter Benson, one of the Mayville Shows crew. ''I think we've reached a lot of people. Our audience has grown and I think having all these little venues like The PF Cafe in Russell, Pa. is great. There's a really great movement that's happening and I think we need to continue it.''

This month's concert will feature performances by Crimson Raid, Kaeolyn, Don't Shoot the Messenger, The Line Dance Massacre and Hello, Star Vega. Headlining the event is Tugnut, a band on tour from Cambridge, Ontario. The show starts at 6 p.m. and costs $6 admission.

''More places need to let kids do shows,'' Benson said. ''There are plenty of bands out there to book, but we just don't have enough places to do it. We're proud of what we have done. We've brought bands from record labels like Metalblade, Emerald Moon and Five Point to little old Mayville.''

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At a year and still going strong, the Mayville Shows crew have no intentions of ending their monthly gigs at the Hartfield Bay Cafe. According to Benson, there are shows scheduled through September.

In addition to Benson, Mayville Shows is comprised of Jake Haskin, Matt Shang and Justin Newsome. For more on the bands and Mayville Shows, visit MySpace.com/MayvilleShows. The Hartfield Bay Cafe is located at 6040 Lake Rd (Route 430) in Hartfield and can be reached by calling 753-7711.

¯ THE PLACE TO BE THIS WEEKEND — Less than a week since legions of music-loving campers descended on the Cole Family Farm, Sherman is again The Place To Be This Weekend as the Hypnotic Clambake will be hosting their 11th annual O.U.R. Music Festival. The two-day jamboree event begins tonight and is again being held at the Brushwood Folklore Center.

In addition to Hypnotic Clambake, festival favorites like Leigh Stoner and the Smoking Jackets, Baby Gramps, Redheaded Stepchild, and Stewed Mulligan will return this year. Other performers include Gumshoe, Zydeco Vacation, Buddhahood, New York Klezmer Orchestra, Joann Vaccaro and Mad Tea Party. Local soul band Smackdab will also play the festival.

For more information on the bands, the festival or tickets, visit OURMusicFest.com or HypnoticClambake.com. The Brushwood Folklore Center is located at 8881 Bailey Hill Road in Sherman.

¯ FIVE OTHER THINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND — Can't make it to Mayville or Sherman, but still want to see some quality live music? Or are you looking for something non-music related to do this weekend?

5. The Infinity Performing Arts Program will present the Infinity Showcase Concert tonight at the Reg Lenna Civic Center. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and will feature performances by Steel Pan Alley, Midas, Milestones, I Kandy and Deja Blues. 4. Jack The Dog will play The Village Casino in Bemus Point tonight. 3. Pending inclement weather, try walking the Chautauqua Gorge in Westfield. 2. Yankee Zydeco Company will play BruceFest 2007 on Saturday at the Tsintzinia Society on Jackson Avenue in Celoron. 1. Ever been schooled at darts? Chances are I'll be at The Wine Cellar at some point during the weekend if you're looking for a challenge.

¯ DELICIOUS DRINK(S) OF THE WEEK — Paris Hilton is scheduled to begin her 45 day jail sentence on Tuesday and I, for one, will be shedding tears each day the socialite is behind bars — which the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says may only be 23 days in total. While searching the Internet for news on my favorite heiress, Google yielded the following three drink recipes bearing a likeness to her name:

To make a ''Paris Hilton Cocktail,'' mix two ounces of vodka with two splashes of orange vodka and three ounces of Mountain Dew. Pour the ingredients over cubed or crushed ice. To make a ''Paris Passion,'' mix eight ounces of Bacardi (or any rum) with two ounces of chocolate syrup and two ounces of Bailey's Irish Cream.

To make a ''Paris Is Burning,'' which also goes by the My Bloody Valentine song title ''Soft As Snow But Warm Inside,'' you will need one tablespoon of granulated sugar, two ounces of brandy, two ounces of Chambord one slice of orange and one slice of lemon peel. When mixing the drink, start by dissolving the sugar in the brandy and adding the orange slice. Then tilt the glass carefully and ignite the drink with a match. Stir with a long spoon until the flame is extinguished. Strain the liquid into a punch cup, add the Chambord and garnish with the lemon twist.

¯ COMING NEXT WEEK — Sweet Ass Cream Corn will play the Bull Frog Hotel next Saturday. Look for more about the band in next week's edition of Late Night Spotlight.

¯ QUESTION OF THE WEEK — Which Beatles album was released on this day in 1967? Technically, the album was released on June 1 in the U.K and June 2 in the U.S. And here's a second question: What female Canadian singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1974? She has won seven Grammy awards, sold millions of records and played the role of God in the movie ''Dogma.'' In answer to last week's question, Lauryn Hill is the member of The Fugees who has won eight Grammy's and was born on May 25, 1980.



Nick Dean is a Post-Journal staff reporter. Comments on this column can be sent to ndean@post-journal.com. Suggestions and items for submission can be sent via e-mail or by calling the newsroom at 487-1111, ext. 251.

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