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Episode #173 July 20, 2008
Exploring the arts, entertainment
and heritage of our region.
The
Scene
Weekly
with Mark Werchowski
This week we visited the college town of Hamilton, home of Colgate University. The community and college work together to integrate the students into the community. Although most of the students have gone for the summer, you can feel their impact on the village. We also met many visiting alumni and also those who have come back to make Hamilton their home.
Lance and Sharry
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Road Trip to Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in 1795 and was originally known as Payne's Settlement, named for the Payne brothers who first settled here. The interestingly laid out village has 5 street meeting in the center. This was the design of Elisha Payne who designed the village so that all roads led to his Hotel. Elisha and his brother Samuel were 2 of the 13 gentlemen who started Colgate University. One of them gave their land to the village and the other to the University.
The Inn is located at the 5 corners of Hamilton overlooking the village green. It is on the site of Elisha Payne's original hotel.
Celebrated artist, Lee Brown Coye's 1942 painting Frankie and Johnny originally hung in White's Tavern in Dewitt, N.Y., one of a series of five paintings inspired by popular American songs. Inspired by the folk song that tells how a woman shoots and kills her cheating lover, Coye sets his scene in a barroom filled with characters including a gossiping bartender, the pistol-packing wronged woman, and her surprised victim. Coye painted himself in the middle of things, as the piano player reading sheet music for the song, "Frankie and Johnny."
Clubman's Barbershop is tucked away on Devereaux Street in Eart Utica amis downtown's tall buildings. Barber, Carmen Cardarelli learned the trade from his father back when a shave and a haircut was two bits!
Hamilton Library and Museum
The Hamilton Library overlooks the village green and home to the Hamilton Historical Commission. There are children's event every Wednesday throughout the summer.
Porter Studios opened this spring and showcases the work of Rob and Jane Porter. There are free discussions on Fridays at 11am. This week is Indigo Dyeing.
Rob is an avid photographer and is interested in photographing still life, portraits, landscapes and fashion photography. He loves the lighting that the Renaissance and Old Masters used in their paintings.
Jane is a fiberholic. Spinner, Weaver, Dyer, Knitter, Fashion Designer, she can be found playing with wonderful fibers and textiles all day long in the studio right on the village green.
Located on Lebanon St. in the village, Evergreen Gallery features the work of local artists
Madison Lane Walking Path
The trailhead for this handicap accessible path is located on Madison Street, just north of the Colgate Inn. Parking is behind the Madison Lane Apartments.
Barge Canal Coffee Company
This popular hangout for young and old alike features great local musicians. This is where Lance and I like to catch Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman when they come to town.
This Wednesday night, July 23 is the acoustic folk of Damien Scalise.
If you'd like an introduction to canoeing or kayaking, Connie Perry of Frisky Otter Tours would be all too happy to help. You can learn now and be a part of the Guinness World Record Attempt on September 13 on 4th Lake in Inlet. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Visit the One Square Mile of Hope website. Click here
Get your tickets now for
BIG CRUSH
Sun., Aug 10 at Tramontane
Lincoln Ave., Utica
Call to reserve tickets
(315) 732-8257
Homer and Wyeth
Winslow Homer Watercolors on display July 26 to Oct. 12, 2008
The Arkell Museum's collection of Winslow Homer watercolors will be brought out of storage for this remarkable exhibition.
Arkell Museum at Canajoharie
The Smithy-Pioneer Gallery is the oldest building in Cooperstown. Built in 1786 by Judge William Cooper as a blacksmith shop, it is now a hub of artistic activity.
Opening Reception
5 new exhibits
Monday, July 21st
5-7pm
Open Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown
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