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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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w e l coming another year, enjoying time with family and f
I t ’s the time to set goals and embrace growth and change.
New beginnings… I have been a Connec ticut publisher of INK Magazine for the past 15 years I have recently moved to New York and made the decision to restar t myself and begin a New York publication I feel if I am getting a fresh star t then the publication should have a fresh star t as well… A NEW name Come Februar y issue, the magazine is going to be exac tly the same, with the exception of one small and exciting change.
May this new year bring all your dreams into reality and turn all your effor ts into achievements Have a wonder ful new year full of happiness and health to you and your family.
Look ing for ward to a fantastic 2020 with you all,
Stephanie Sittnick Founder / Publisher
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Mind Blowing Glass-Blowing The Life and Times of Glassblower, Andrew Weill
Saratoga Springs’ Caffe Lena A Storied Past. A Remarkable Present. An Exciting Future pg. 12
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Mind Blowing Glass-Blowing The Life and Times of Glassblower, Andrew Weill
By Carol St Sauveur Ferris Photos by Stephanie Sittnick and Trish Weill
Born in 1972 and brought up in Livingston, New Jersey, Andrew Weill enjoyed a typical middle class family life with his Mom, Dad, brother Michael, and sister, Karen He laughingly describes himself as a “New Jersey smart ass, ” who had a drama-free childhood and played with lots of neighborhood kids. In high school he wrestled and played lacrosse, but despite enjoying sports, it was glass work that got his attention years earlier while watching TV. He was only six years old at the time, but the idea of working with his hands somehow resonated in his soul. Unfortunately he was considered far too young for glass
deftly juggling devil sticks with fire-lit ends He hired him on the spot To this day, Andrew blames Lenny for his addiction to glass
Andrew then spent some time at a community college before enrolling a
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came a teacher ’ s assistant Being
TA afforded him the opportunity
a d uated in 1995 with a BFA in glass and a minor in art education and
taught him the ins and outs of clay arts and had a tremendous influence on his him “I learned to appreciate t h e f l a w s o f h a n d
b e fore being kicked out of the academy!” he volunteered
Back in Livingston, NJ and now 16 years old, Andrew sought, and found glass-related work, while finishing school He landed a prized studio job where he could be hands-on under the tutelage of local glass artist, Lennard (Lenny) DiNardo Lenny was reluctant to hire him at first until he happened to see Andrew hanging out with a bunch of his buddies,
immediately began working for others in production of art glass, learning and observing both the creative and business side of glassblowing
In 1998, Andrew was fortunate to work in a small glassblowing shop in Sweden This opportunity allowed him to travel a bit and immerse himself in European glass art Here he came to appreciate a wide variety of blown glass including the durability and functionality of Swedish g
I t a l ian Murano glass Along the way he picked up some new techniques that were great additions to his growing repertoire of glassblowing skills
When Andrew returned to the USA, he decided to settle in New England, specifically Vermont A 200+ year old house with three apartments in Manchester Center, Vermont was an unlikely location for his dream of opening a working glassblowing studio, but with some modifications, a little love, and some sweat equity, he saw the possibilities He converted two of the apartments into a studio and gallery The third was kept as a residence. According to Andrew, the realtor and the locals thought he was crazy, but on July 4, 2000 he fired up his furnace for the first time, and on July 6, 2000, Manchester Hot Glass officially opened its doors. It has grown and evolved with the community ever since.
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g l a s s blower ’ s furnace is central to the business and is where it all begins The furnace at Manchester Hot Glass is no exception Like being a parent of a newborn baby, it requires Andrew’s constant attention If not in the studio, regardless of where he is in the world, Andrew calls in to be sure all is well with the furnace It is actually kept running 335 days a year, save for April when the furnace is shut down for 30 days This offers him a brief respite from glassblowing and allows for planned maintenance and repair
A glassblowing furnace reaches 2400 degrees Fahrenheit in order to melt glass and is an extremely expensive piece of equipment Besides maintenance and repair, it goes without saying that operating it properly is essential to the ongoing safety and success of blowing glass But when asked i f t h e a r t o f g l a s s b l o w i n g i s d a
Andrew replied, “it is no more intimidating than turning on a computer if you don’t know what you ’ re doing.”
How is it done? Basically, glassblowing is a very straightforward process. A glassblower heats a mixture of pure silica and other additives into molten glass, then turns the m o l t e n g
Sounds easy It’s not It starts by melting the silica mixture i
i n s i d e the furnace When melted to a molten lava state, the glassblower extends a four foot long steel blowpipe into the m
s s Wi t h out pause, and while still holding onto the blowpipe, the glassblower places the end with the molten glass onto a steel table called a marver and rotates the pipe until it begins to take a cylindrical shape He or she then moves to the glory hole, which is a separate opening on t h
m a i n tained, at or just above, 1000 degrees Fahrenheit Here the blowpipe is inserted and continuously rotated to reheat the glass only to be brought back to the marver to be turned again This back and forth process is a precisely choreographed dance
m
e e p t h e glass at the right temperature for continuous shaping and forming.
It is at this point that color is added using powders and o t h e r
and t h e n returning to the glory hole, the glassblower will c o n tinually finesse the shape of the final piece while the
color is melting into the clear glass In addition, various specialty tools are used, including crimps, paddles, shears and blocks to create openings, handles, stems, and decorative elements as desired As you can imagine,
i t i s i n c re d i b l y c h a l l e n g i n g t o s i m
o n e hand while using the other to snip, prod, and coax it along Being ambidextrous comes in very handy for a glassblower.
Now is the moment when the glassblower blows the first puff of air through the blowpipe into the molten glass. Blowing, turning, shaping, and reheating is repeated as many times as it takes to achieve the client’s vision. When the glassblower is ready, an assistant will take another steel pipe called a punty, which has been heating in the furnace during this time, gather some clear melted glass from the crucible, and walk over to the glassblower who is now seated briefly at a bench The glassblower stops turning the blowpipe with the colorful, hot glass cylinder and allows the assistant to carefully attach the punty to its bottom surface At just the right moment, the glassblower raps the blowpipe, breaking it away and leaving the cylinder attached to the punty
Assuming the transfer was successful, the punty with the evolving piece, is once again heated in the glory hole, then turned and detailed some more by the glassblower When done, the glassblower firmly hits the punty so the new blown glass piece will drop off into a box filled with layers and layers of fire blankets
Finally, the glassblower dons Kevlar gloves, picks up the super-hot piece, and quickly moves it into the annealing oven, which has been k e p
w i l l last over 14 hours, to ensure that all the stressors in the glass are released, so the piece does not crack or break. Now the piece is considered done except for the sharp edges left by the punty that will need to be ground off.
It’s a very deliberate process that has the potential for immense joy and satisfaction as well as heartbreak and frustration Andrew calls it a “humbling job” because it is not uncommon for a piece to be nearly finished only to accidentally drop on the floor as it is being removed from the blowpipe or punty That’s when you literally pick up the pieces and start again
In 2008, Manchester Hot Glass experienced a slowdown in business, as did so many other small businesses That was the year Andrew decided to offer private glassblowing classes in his studio They were an instant hit He discovered that he loved teaching and unabashedly describes himself as animated and entertaining The classes include locals, tourists, and celebrities as well For Andrew, teaching classes keeps him in the studio, which he loves. He encourages his students to “have fun, don’t get hurt, and make some nice stuff.” When asked what the most popular colors in blown glass are, he replied with a glassblower ’ s
and creativity Currently they are working on a custom light fixture for a New Jersey home It consists of 19 greige-colored (grayish beige) glass cylinders with white interiors,
e a c h m e a s u
y 4 5 inches wide When wired and assembled, the cylinders will spiral d o w n 1 2
mantra, “If you can’t make it good, then make it big If you can’t make it big, then make it blue ” So blue it is
Custom lighting is another segment of the business that continues to grow and challenge Andrew and his team Architects, interior designers, and homeowners alike have discovered their talent
Though the design and installation of any glass creation is a challenge f
And yet with all the risks and stressors, Andrew would not have it any other way This is his 20th year in the business He says that glassblowing for him is not just a career, but a lifestyle It’s with him 24/7 He gives tremendous credit to his wife, Trish, who is an artist in her own right and a vital part of the Manchester Hot Glass team According to Andrew, “she turns my doodles and scribbles into understandable designs and amazing renderings,” which is crucial to explaining a creation to a client or glassblower. Trish also maintains their social media presence and keeps the business side of the company running. They make a great team.
Daughter, Sofia, is the unofficial third family member in the business, and she definitely has the artist g e n e s Yo u c a n h e a r t h e p r i d e i n Andrew’s voice when he speaks of her budding talent and love of glassblowing Neither scared nor intimidated, and with the help of her Dad, she was just a toddler when she held a blowpipe and blew some glass for the first time Today, eight year old Sofia is always eager to blow glass with him in the studio, s o i t ’ s e a s y t o
coming years
Sofia and Andrew
He says he will continue to do glassblowing for as long as he can sustain a living “making things nobody needs ” And when asked where he sees h
replies, “fishing.”
Find Manchester Hot Glass studio and gallery at 79 Elm St in Manchester Center, Ve r m o n t Te
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3 6 2 2 2 2
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g o o n l i n e at www manchesterhotglass com for information and directions .
Let’s toast
To A New Year
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Saratoga Springs’ Caffe Lena A Storied Past. A Remarkable Present. An Exciting Future.
By Carol St Sauveur Ferris
Photos by Katie Dobies, Joe Deuel and Stephanie Sittnick
Caffe Lena began as an unassuming coffee shop in 1960 and quickly became a favored gathering place for locals, college students, and tourists alike. Located in a former woodworking shop at 47 Phila St. in Saratoga Springs, New York, it also became an important venue for a “Who’s Who” list of 1960’s performing artists The owners, married couple Lena Nargi
Spencer, an aspiring actress, and Bill Spencer, a sculptor, saw the coffeehouse as a way for
Europe. It was named after Lena with two f ’ s in the word Caffe because Lena was Italian, and Caffe is the Italian word for coffee.
Like any small business, Caffe Lena had its ups and downs, but those ups and downs quickly became personal when their marriage broke up and Bill left, leaving Lena to shoulder
self. Now its sole owner, Lena immersed herself in every aspect of the business and in the lives of those who performed. Strident in her beliefs, she was equal part mother,
came a destination for many emerging and established entertainers who could not have
portive fan than Lena Spencer She sought out and welcomed all kinds of talent including
writers, poets, folksingers, musicians, actors, and artists She mothered them when they needed mothering, fed them when they were hungry, and gave them a place to stay when there was nowhere else for them to go
Sasha & Lena Spencer, 1989
Lena Spencer
Many recognizable name artists passed through Lena’s doors in the early days and s o m e e v e n f o u n d s h e l t e r u n d e r h e r ro o f i n cluding Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Don M c L e a n , E m m y l o u H a r r i s , a n d M a r i a M u l duar Arlo Guthrie summed it up best when he said, “When I was just a kid I came stompin’ up Lena’s stairs and got took care of I came to believe she was someone I could trust ” And she was
Those who did not receive the global acclaim that these name performers enjoyed, but were staples in the coffeehouse circuit, were also embraced by Lena Dave Van Ronk, Reverend Gary Davis and Rosalie Sorrels
a
ro s ter over and over again dating back to 1960 when she first opened These folks were modern day troubadours, living a hardscrabble life, but committed to their craft Lena understood their struggles and truly appreciated their talent as did so many of their Saratoga fans
Dave Van Ronk was an American folksinger who was considered the patriarch of the Greenwich Village Music Scene and often called the “Mayor of MacDougal Street ” He first performed at Caffe Lena in June, 1960 and many times thereafter until his death in 2002 One of his memorable quotes when interviewed speaks for all performers, “You can’t be afraid of failure and you can’t be
afraid of success, because either one gets in the way of your work.”
Reverend Gary Davis, another regular at Caffe Lena, was a folklorist and gospel singer as well. Blind from the age of three, he was also known as Blind Gary Davis on the circuit. He was one of eight children and suffered through a terrible childhood. In spite of that, he became an accomplished
legendary He first performed at Caffe Lena in July of 1960 and just like Dave Van Ronk, many more times over the following years He lived in Durham, North Carolina, then
b e coming a minister at Missionary Baptist Connection Church He taught music in New York City and was a mentor to Dave Van Ronk and none other than Bob Dylan He died of a heart attack while traveling to a performance in 1972
Rosalie Sorrels, known as a quintessential folk music troubadour, stood out as a strong female folk singer and songwriter of the 60’s She first performed at Caffe Lena in July of 1966 Despite never earning more than $20,000 a year, she drove across the c ountry from gig to gig with her five children in tow She made friends easily, so there was always a safe place for her and the children
Dave Van Ronk
Bob Dylan, Suze Rotolo, and Lena 1962
Arlo Guthrie, 1973
to stay In Saratoga Springs, Lena made sure of that. Much to the amazement of many fellow folksingers, Rosalie could drink any man under the table, then be the first one up the next morning making breakfast. She also performed at Woodstock. An old film clip shows her singing in the fields with Jerry Garcia as her backup Rosalie last performed at Caffe Lena in 2009 at the age of 75 She died in 2017
D e s p i t e s o m a n y l o y a l a n d c e l e b r a t e d
m u sicians performing night after night, Lena struggled to stay open. Caffe Lena was shut down once for a few months due to code violations. She held a benefit to raise money, and the proceeds, combined with the support of some of her patrons, enabled her to reopen Unfortunately, in the early 80’s, folk music was experiencing
a c o m m e rc i a l s l u m p , w h i c h n
a
v e l y a f fected Lena’s business She eventually
moved out of her apartment into a room in the Caffe to save money and keep it running. Tragically, in 1989, Lena fell down the stairs and died from her injuries six weeks later.
For performers and patrons alike, losing Lena was like losing a member of their own family and the possibility of the Caffe closing was like losing the family home A g r o u p o f t o w n s p e o p l e , e n t e r t a i n m e n t i n dustry supporters, volunteers, and Caffe regulars came together to figure out how to save Caffe Lena, now a beloved landmark. They formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit to revive the faltering business and kept it running through donations, grants, and concert revenue for the next several years
Meanwhile, Sarah Craig had graduated from the University of Vermont. She went on to volunteer at Burlington City Hall for Mayor Bernie Sanders; then became a Vista volunteer in B o s t o n , f o l lowed by a full time stint at Peace Action, an anti-nuclear organization for four years During this time her Mom’s untimely death rocked her world, forcing Sarah to take stock of her life and decide what she really wanted to do She discovered that the front lines were not for her She eventually married and moved to upstate New York One day, while reading the newspaper, she saw a small ad on the back page for a
job that seemed like a possible fit for her
A recently formed nonprofit was looking for a full or part time Executive Director. She sent in her resume and got a call back for an interview. It turned out the job was with Caffe Lena, the famous folk music club she had heard so much about.
Rosalie Sorrels
Michael Cooney and Lena
Blind Gary Davis
Don McLean, 1970s
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c o n versation than an interview, and it felt right Despite her lack of experience in the music industry, her grant writing and fundraising experience, in addition to her grassroots organizing
sition a couple of days later and accepted immediately That was 25 years ago, and she continues to serve as Executive Director to this day
Over the years, Sarah and the Board of Directors have built a solid foundation for Caffe Lena When the building’s landlord wanted to sell and retire, she gave t
c a p i tal campaign was begun; and incredibly, the small, struggling nonprofit raised enough money to buy its home of 38 years along with a much needed adjacent parking lot. Business blossomed over the next dozen years as Americana music came back in vogue.
u n veiled to the delight of every entertainer, resident, and tourist Among the many improvements made were the installation of a
stage, an elevator, and much improved backstage amenities for the performers On the walls in the listening room are three fabulous light box murals created a
In 2016 it was time to renovate the historic building Following a much larger fundraising effort and the sale of the parking lot, the v e n u e u n derwent a complete overhaul. During this period, C a f f
performances were held at a number of different venues throughout Saratoga Springs.
, A n drew Benincasa that c o nvey the story of American ro o t s music as it has flowed through Caffe Lena. Sofas, coffee tables, chairs, and bistro tables provide new and c o m f o
a b l e a c commodations for the patrons. There is a light menu of snacks, desserts, coffee, beer and wine to enjoy, with table service provided by volunteers It is a pleasant and informal setting conducive to making new friends as well as having a uniquely intimate live music experience
Today the entertainment lineup includes a mix of folksingers,
m u s i cians, songwriters, theatre groups, and vocalists In addition, there are regular open mic nights, Skidmore college nights, and book readings. Cormac McCarthy, Livingston Taylor, Elizabeth Von Trapp, AJ Croce, and Jeff Daniels and his band have appeared more recently
at Caffe Lena Sarah is always open to new and interesting performers who understand what is expected and are enthusiastic about the opportunity, and she encourages aspiring acts from schools and colleges such as Berkeley College of Music, Skidmore, and New England Conservatory to apply.
In addition to their daily performance schedule, Caffe Lena has reached out to the community a t - l a rg
The C a ff e L e n a O n - t h e - R o a d p ro gram provides entertainment to nursing homes and senior facilities, homeless shelters, and schools at no cost to the venue Their outreach
musicians to learn their craft The Kevin and Claudia Bright New Music Series, Stewart’s Little Folks Series, The Nordlys Global Voices Series, and Pride Night are just a few of the i n novative programs currently offered by Caffe Lena.
As the venue embarks upon its 60th anniversary year, there is just a little more excitement than usual in the air In October, a new documentary covering the birth and growth of Caffe Lena, its performers, and Lena herself, was released to the public following a hardcover book and CD set that came out in 2013. Thankfully, t h
, videos, and documents saved over the years, are now housed at the Library of Congress for safekeeping.
And now there’s more to celebrate! In the last y
R e gion’s Best Small Venue and People’s Choice Best Capital Region Venue of any size. Plus, a number of acts and musicians on the
Caffe Lena roster are up for Grammys this year The nominations are: Amethyst Kiah –Best American Roots Song; Frank Solivan and Dirty K i t c h e n – B e s t B l u e g r a s s A l b u m ; J o n tavious Willis – Best Traditional Blues Album; Che Apalache –Best Folk Album; Hadestown/Anais Mitchell – Best Musical Theater Album; Fred Hersch – Best Instrumental Composition; Cyrille Aimee and Diego Figueiredo – Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals The winners will be announced in January 2020
According to Sarah, “At Caffe Lena there is nobody universally recognized like Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber. “That may be true, but who you see and what you hear is pure and a u t h e n t i c , i n k e e p i n g w i t h L e n a S p e n c e r ’ s vision Given Sarah’s and the board’s commitment to preserving and expanding her legacy, that should be the case for many generations to come
Caffe Lena
47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs , NY 12866 www.caffelena.org 518-583-0022
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Playing with the Old Bones of New York The Genius Behind Handmade Kelly Guitars
by Rona Mann
Half a century ago, a high school student in Bayshore, Long Island
g a r nered a good bit of attention His classmates may have thought
s u c cessful career that would be one of designing, sculpting, and building guitars one at a time, each custom made and each built by hand
Fifty-plus years later, Rick Kelly is still making guitars, although this time the cigar boxes are used for holding his fees for doing so Handmade Kelly Guitars start at about $3000 and go upward from there. “I never did anything else,” Kelly says matter-of-factly. “It’s been my whole world,” adds the artist who clearly enjoys what he does every day of his life.
The luthier, who was born in Queens, grew up in Long Island, and now has a thriving business right in the heart of the West Village in Manhattan called Carmine Street Guitars, or Kelly Guitars, since his name has become so well known in the field Professional musicians indeed know the name of the man and his work, others may not, but simply appreciate the artistry This doesn’t seem to matter much to
Kelly, so long as he can continue to create the vessels
“There was no internet when I started,” Kelly says, “ so I went to the Maryland Institute College of Art ” MICA is considered a premier
wide, and Rick knew he had
motivating and empowering him to pay his tuition by making Appalachian dulcimers, a fretted string instrument that is related to the zither family They typically have three to four strings and were originally played in the Appalachian region of the United States by musicians who could not afford the materials needed to build a violin
In the early stages of his career, Kelly participated in many craft fairs, both to become known and to make some needed money, and that’s where a scout found him, recognizing his extraordinary talent. Rick then went on to teach for two and a half years at the Smithsonian,
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n s e v e n d i f f e r ent classes, training his students in everything ranging from instrument making, to acoustic guitars and dulcimers
“ I also taught at a community college for a while,” K e l l y a d d s , “ b u t I re a l l y w a n t e d t o b e a sculptor. However, that’s an art for rich kids. You need a lot of money to get into it.”
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i n struments, constructing them one at a time, incorporating his own sculptural and unique design on each one “The last five years I’ve added intricate wood carvings on dulcimers ” T h
A m e r ican Indians, to a full size Spiderman he created for one client
All Kelly Guitars are made from 100% reclaimed wood, generally 400 year old white pine timber culled from the old buildings of New York wood from demolished hotels and speakeasies, wood that is historical in its own right Kelly has used wood from the Hotel Chelsea, first built in 1 8 8 4 a n d h o l d i n
ister of Historic Places Today’s musicians who are fortunate enough to own a Kelly guitar may well be touching the same timber that was part of a room occupied by the Grateful Dead, Patti Smith, Jim Morrison, or Jimi Hendrix.
B e t t e Midler, or Madonna walked as they walked their way to the top There are even songs written about this storied hotel Leonard Cohen wrote of his affair there with Janis Joplin while both lived at the hotel “Chelsea Hotel”
Chumley’s was a Prohibition - era drinking establishment – a speakeasy – where writers, poets, and social activists convened to s h a r e i d e o l o g i e s w h i l e t h e y i l l e gally imbibed Names like John Steinbeck, Eugene O’Neill, Wi l l i a m F a u l k n e r, E d n a S t Vi n cent Millay, all raised their glasses at Chumley’s, along with members of the “Lost Generation” of the ‘20s and the more well known “Beat Generation” of the ‘50s
“I call it building my guitars from the old bones of New York,” Kelly adds, noting that when buildings dating back to the 1800s were demolished or the wood replaced, he was right there to scoop up the old materials Painstakingly, R i c k t h e n r e m
c o n suming and monumental job, but in the end he is left with wood that, “allows you to hear the difference in the playing of the instrument. You can hear it and tell it over a factory made guitar.”
So from the bones that fashioned legendary old bars and hotels, comes a magnificent instrument with a unique, world class sound. Rick’s artistry has brought the likes of Patti Smith, Lenny K, Lou Reed, and Bob Dylan to the shop in the West Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan
Carmine Street guitars created by Rick Kelly are not manufactured
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o f CAD (computer aided design) Rick uses a screwed on template and hand files all his instruments The knots, cracks, and imperfections that remain from the old wood give each piece a different character Kelly does not try to remove them, rather he incorporates them into the construct and design of the piece There are obvious
ments
c o n tours, fret sizes, string spacings, tunings, electronics, body s
and why the sound is so superior. Kelly guitars are making music all over the world, and Rick now has a two year wait for one of his creations
Wherever there is music, there may be the sound of a classical guitar or acoustic instrument lovingly handcrafted by Rick Kelly W h e n a s
h i s i n s t r u ment and begins to strum, he may be holding a part of a room from the old Chelsea Hotel some 3000 miles away When the band takes the stage in Miami, one of their musicians may reach down and unknowingly pick up a piece of Chumley’s speakeasy from which his notes will emanate this evening; but the history behind the instrument making the sound will, no doubt, remain untold
It’s amazing, is it not, what uses you can find for an old cigar box?
There are two different ways in which you may visit Carmine Street Guitars, home of Rick Kelly Guitars. If you’re in New York, stop in to the shop at 42 Carmine Street in the West Village and meet Rick, or visit them online: www.carminestreetguitars .com (212) 691-8400
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Rick Kelly makes by hand First and foremost, handmade guitars are not manufactured goods – not mass-produced - so each one i
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Bill Kirchen with his Kelly bowery pine
Bob Dylan on the road with his Kelly eagle
GE Smith with Rick Kelly
Side Hill Acres Dairy Goat Farm Russell
and Rita Kellogg
Story and photos by Rita Kellogg
In 1986, My husband Russ and I, along with the kids, were on our way to purchase some beef cows at a neighboring farm At that farm they also happened to have baby goats. Our son, Robert was 6 at the time, our daughter Karen was 10, and our daughter Kelly was 12, and Robert ended up falling in love with this one goat. We asked t h e woman if the goat was for sale, and she said “ yes for $20,” so
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n ( t h e TV program with Sally Field), so that goat became known as “Flying Nun ”
We built a little shed for her in a fenced area. A couple of days later Russ was looking out the kitchen window, and he said, “ that goat looks lonely We should get another one, ” so we did The second one was called “Bubble Gum” because Robert had lost his bubble gum on the goat's hair By1987 our farm grew to 130 dairy goats, and we were shipping all the milk we produced to another cheese plant
In 1994 we decided to become a cheese processing plant ourselves so w e g o t i n t
a p proached them, and asked one of the professors if he could actually help us develop a type of goat cheese that was similar to a cream cheese Thus we actually started making our goat cheese at Cornell and did so for three months, just enough time to have our plant built at the farm.
We then became a processing plant producing Grade A g o a t
k license. Goat milk and goat cheese wasn't as popular a s
s t ru g gle Becoming a goat dairy was something that we wanted to do, so we managed to continue and increase sales by listening to what the customers wanted For instance, we started out with just quarts of goat milk; however, many of the customers wanted half gallons and also gallons which helped increase our milk sales We made soft goat cheese with a very mild taste One of the most important features about our cheese is that it's all natural with o n l y f
re , re n net, and salt We now also produce goat milk kefir, yogurt, fudge, crumbled feta, and fruit flavored cheese dips
We have won New York State gold medals for our various assorted herb cheeses, such as cinnamon cranberry, rosemary garlic, Italian herb and garlic, Herbs de Provence, and plain feta. This year, our
new cheeses were cilantro and lime and also a garlic jalapeno, which won great reviews from the customers
Since it was organized 11 years ago, we also have been members of the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance The Cheese Alliance is a great way to introduce our farm and cheese products, and the l a s t S a
where we love handing out samples for people to try July of 2
F i n ger Lakes Wine Festival in Watkins Glen, New York with our goat cheese
Our cheese is sold in health food stores, Green Star Co-Op
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Y, a n d Old Barn Market in Binghamton NY. We also participate in many area farmers markets, as well as distribute to local grocery stores
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m a i n taining premium quality handcrafted goat milk products creating a case that is "utterly delicious ” In general, our goats are very social, curious, gentle, independent, and intelligent c r e a t u r
c u d dle, so come visit us!
Side Hill Acres Farm 79 Spencer Road, Candor, NY 13743
607-659-4121
O u r fa r m s t o r e i s o p e n e v e r y d a
Tu e s d a y a n d S u n d a y s Vi s i t o u r we b site at www sidehillacres org
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Life Was Better in Black and White
by Karen Richman
I was a child of TV.
From the time I was about four and we got our first television, I think it was a Dumont - an enormous piece of furniture with doors on it and a tiny, tiny screen, I was hooked Each time my father or mother clicked it on, my impatience quickly rose to the fore waiting for the mahogany behemoth with the black and white screen to “ warm up ” and show me Captain Video and the Video Rangers, The Lone Ranger, and eventually, The Mickey Mouse Club
Yes, I was a child of TV True, it had only seven channels and rudimentary production techniques, but I was witness to some of the best acting in television history and stories that were well written, beautifully directed, and left a lasting impression Studio One, Playhouse 90, Climax, all performed live with actors who were professional enough to not make a mistake and knew how to c o v e r i f t h e y d i d , w o r k i n g w i t h s c r i p t s w r i t ten by some of the giants in broadcast history We had CBS, NBC, and ABC, then there were four New York based channels that had everything from women ’ s roller derby every Saturday to Picture for a Sunday Afternoon, which showed wonderful weeke n d m o v i e s w i t h g re a t p l o t s , m e m o r a b l e p e r f o r m a n c e s , a n d u s u a l l y a t h e m e s o n g t h a t w o u l d e v e n t u a l l y b e c o m e a n O s c a r contender for Best Song.
I was indeed a child of TV, but today, decades later, I am most definitely not an adult of TV Today I prefer live radio broadcasts, especially talk radio, well written newspaper articles, and magazines with compelling, intelligent content Those seven channels to which I clung religiously have now morphed into hundreds of innocuous offerings with everything from programs about storage lockers to shows about strange addictions, to news channels whose sources are often questionable and whose reporting is often sensational, to the vacuous, talentless reality shows doing absolutely nothing and still attracting an audience
Uncle Walter is gone So is Mike Wallace and Ed Bradley and the crew we grew to respect. Howdy Doody is in a museum in Detroit, and Buffalo Bob is dead. Now reality television h a s t a k e n i t s p l a c e , a n d p e o p l e a re d r a w n t o watching unfortunate things happen to unfortunate other people.
When I was a child and home sick from school, I dearly loved watching Queen for a Day, hosted by Jack Bailey, a seedy looking guy who looked like he hated his job. That might have been the precursor to reality shows because it featured three women telling gut wrenching stories about their lives. Bailey would begin each show by shouting, “Would YOU like to be Queen for a Day?” Then the contestants would go on and on about how their roof leaked, their husband left, their children all had post nasal drip and walked with a limp, there was no money, little food, but the only thing they wanted was a new washing machine for their church The more the women wailed, the more I was drawn in but I was only eight The saddest s t o r y a l w a y s w o n , b a s e d o n
n a u d i e n c e a p plause meter, and Bailey would put a crown on the winner ’ s head, drape her with a l u
e e s corted to the throne, with roses and prizes along the way An Almay makeup kit, silver p l a t e d f l
s p o n sors they had that they could squeeze
Then there was Lassie, which always made me cry because I loved happy endings, and no matter what danger Jeff or Timmy was in, that beautiful collie always managed to pull it out. I never missed Rin Tin Tin, Flicka, Fury, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, The Twilight Zone, Superman, The Millionaire, and an endless variety of sitcoms from I Love Lucy to the lesser known, I Married Joan There was a whole host of variety shows: Milton Berle and Dinah Shore, The Ed Sullivan Show, Your Hit Parade; and game shows like I’ve Got a Secret, What’s My Line, the Big Payoff, and Beat the Clock
Chances are as you read this, you may be wondering why I didn’t mention your favorite; but it’s difficult to list them all in such a small space; however Roy Rogers and Jack Benny and Bishop Fulton Sheen and Wagon Train and The Loretta Young Show still play within t h e c o b w e b s o f m y m i n d I t w a s i n d e e d a simpler time, but it was honest, real, and had a quality programming often lacks today. Yes, we had TVs that took forever to warm up and tiny screens and no cable or live streaming, but it was good, clean entertainment, and we loved it.
Life was better in black and white.
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The Winery That Never Sleeps
By Roberto Cruz - Photos by Adirondack Winery
ome the third week of winter, the bustling vacation village of Lake George, New York has completed its transformation from summer resort town to winter wonderland
On particularly cold days, you might see a handful of cars driving along its main drag, called Canada Street; or if you ’ re particularly lucky, a line of three ATVs zip across the frozen Lake George, which is affectionately known to many as the “Queen of American Lakes ”
What you might not see are the thousands of summer visitors who have vacationed in the area since they were children and now bring t h
l o v e r s t
h e b e a c h s i d e c o m m u nity in the foothills of the Adirondacks every summer That’s because outside
F e b ruary (when Lake George springs back to life on the weekends with p o l
e n t e r taining outhouse races), Lake George appreciates its winters as a time to recharge from the busy summer season and prepare for the one ahead.
At Adirondack Winery, located on Canada Street across from the popular Shepard Park, the winter months aren’t quite as busy as the summer, but that doesn’t stop their staff from looking for new and interesting ways to draw wine lovers - and what they “call wine learners” – to the area and their Tasting Room
Last February, the Winery launched its “Love Is Blind” Valentine’s Day promotion, where guests sampled eight wines disguised in burlap bags and then guessed which wines they tasted from a menu of choices, all for a chance to win prizes In March, when Lake George is typically still frozen over, their St Patrick’s Day Weekend “Pot of Gold” event gave guests the opportunity to try their luck by pulling a golden ticket out of a pot of gold coins for a chance to win a free case of wine! All that, on top of being able to taste at l e a s t s e v e n o f t h e i
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full advantage of its winter months This includes everyone from the Tasting Room staff to the winemakers
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Assistant, Brad Casacci, spends the winter months carefully racking wine from one barrel or tank to another It’s a time-consuming process, but a necessary one that helps cleanse the wine of leftover grape skins and yeast. Aging also occurs in the winter, and Casacci also takes the off-season to perform a sensory analysis of dry wines to evaluate how they taste, smell, look, and more.
i etal wines, handcrafted and promoted by a husband and wife team, Sasha and Mike Pardy Their Lake George Tasting Room is also full of winter wine accessories like mulled wine spices and cute wine glass sweaters
The Pardys started Adirondack Winery 11 years ago with dreams
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est, from casual wine drinkers, to those with sophisticated taste buds In order to do that, the team at Adirondack Winery takes
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Adirondack Winery’s winemakers also utilize the winter months to conduct a cold stabilization on each of their white wines and some o f their red wines for at least two weeks each “We like to do it naturally,”
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, “ a n d w i t h t
c o l d c l i mate of the Adirondacks, that makes it easy for us We bring them outside ” If the weather i s n ’ t c o l d e n o u g h , o r t o o c o l d f o r e x tended periods of time, the winery is able to cold stabilize inside, using what’s called a glycol chiller
The winery also uses the winter to blend their selection of more than 15 fruit-infused wines, like their blackberry infused Amethyst Sunset, mixed berry infused Berry Breeze, and their top-selling Soaring Strawberry.
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JANUARY EVENTS
January 7 Saratoga Springs Talk in the Archives with Mary
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D o cent Coordinator January 7th at the Northeast Gallery Board Room from 1:30- 3pm An insider's view of costumes from the archives! Each of the four programs will focus on a different dancer, choreographer, or dance company. Each lecture limited to ten people $15 per lecture or $55 for all four For more information please contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at (518) 584-2225 ext 3004 or torus@dancemuseum.org
January 15 Albany
“Dancing with the Stars: Live!” tours North America this winter, celebrating the year 2020 in classic style with your favorite dancers from the hit ABC show The alln
s legacy of wowing live audiences performing fan-favorite routines from the TV series and new numbers choreographed just for the live audiences The show will feature the professional dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style ranging from Tango to Foxtrot, ChaCha to Waltz – and everything in between Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the excitement, glamour and glitz they see in the ballroom every Monday night live on stage in their hometown Tickets for “Dancing with the Stars: Live! – 2020 Tour” available now through www VIPNation com, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, meet-and-greet opportunities with the cast, exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities Wed, Jan 15, 2020, 8:00 PM The Palace Theatre 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY
January 16 -18 Albany
2020 Wine and Dine for the Arts Festival Local Albany chefs show off their skills in this three-day food and wine festival to raise money for the arts! Throughout the weekend you will taste exquisite food and wine pairings, and will learn about the impressive art of food and wine preparation with cooking demonstrations and wine tasting seminars and more Explore the Craft Beer Paviliion and Rising Star Chef Pavilion (included with Grand Tasting & Seminars). January 16, 2020 to January 18, 2020 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, 12207
January 19 - March 22 Glens Falls
Dox Thrash, Black Life, and the Carborundum
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n d a c t i v e i n t h e D e p re s s i o n - e r a W PA , T h r a s h t a p p e d a r i c h v e i n o f b l a c k h e r i t a g e i n h i s a r t H i s i n v e n t i o n o f t h e c a r b o r u n d u m
p r i n t i n g m e t h o d g r e a t l y f a c i l i t a t e d h i s p ortrayal of African Americans in a readily
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Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801
January 25 Schuylerville Saratoga Clay Arts Center Presents 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to announce its 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, to be held at the Center on Saturday, January 25th from 11 – 3pm Osteria Danny will be returning again this year to defend their title of "Best Chili" for the 3rd time In addition, SCAC welcomes local restaurants Sweet Mimi’s, Solevo, Morrissey’s, and Urban Roots to the competition Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life Tickets are $22 and include a handmade bowl (plus tax) Tickets go on sale January 2nd at www saratogaclayarts org Or you can bring 2 non-perishable food items for Wilton Pantry and save $2! Guests can choose from 4 time slots and have the opportunity to purchase more bowls onsite The chili competition is fierce and
e r tainment and the restaurants will provide the chili for the event There will
n a tional clay artists, also to benefit To Life. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Visit www saratogaclayarts org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts org for more information More information is available on our website saratogaclayarts org
January 25 Saratoga Springs George Balanchine & Ballet Family Sensory Story, Dance & Play at the Alfred Z Solomon Children's wing from 11:15- 12:15 Children ages 4+ will explore these celebrated Hall of Fame members' styles of dance and learn about their lives through movement $10 c h i l d & p a r e n t . F
i n f o r mation please contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at (518) 584-2225 ext 3004 or torus@dancemuseum org
January 26 Saratoga Springs Capital Region's Premier Wedding Show! We welcome you to step into the most luxurious Bridal Event for the 2020 wedding season at the Capital Region's most elegant wedding show experience Brides will sip champagne and taste hors d’oeuvres and sumptuous wedding cakes, and speak with over 130 exhibitors representing every service a bride will need to create the perfect wedding day
including 30 wedding locations highlighting their creative foods as they present their elegant ideas and venues to you! 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Price: $5. January 26, 2020 Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
January 31- February 9 Saranac Lake S a r a n a c L
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i tors from around the world travel to New York's Adirondack Mountains to celebrate the annual Saranac Lake Winter Carnival It's the longest-running event of its kind in the eastern U S , dating back to 1897 Get ready for a fun 10-day festival that includes the famous Ice Palace, winter sports, live music, parades, and spectacular fireworks displays It's family friendly fun and it's sure to be your annual winter tradition January 31, 2020 - February 9, 2020 River Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
