MY TOWN A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE magazine issue Sept 2023

*In grateful appreciation to all the stars, shows and film companies covered within. Photos & stories of celebrities and films and other articles within are either in the public domain, public knowledge, determined as fair use and/or researched through sources such as Wikipedia or from interviews and personal experiences. Photo credit to the following: Adam Sandler to Franz Ritcher CC BY-SA 3.0, Anthony Mackie to David Shankbone CC BY 2.0, Bill Murray to Paul Sherwood CC BY-SA 2.0, Charlie Sheen to Angela George CC BY-SA 3.0, Harry Connick Jr. to bg_nh2013 CC BY-SA 3.0, Jacqueline Bisset, Michael Keaton, Salma Hayak, and Tommy Lee Jones to Georges Biard CC BY-SA 3.0, Will Smith to Gage Skidmore CC BY-SA 3.0, Sophia Loren (profile in white) to Allen Warren CC BY-SA 3.0, Keanu Reeves to Marybel Le Pape CC BY-SA 4.0, and Vorleezer's House to Dmadeo CC BY-SA 2.0. Thank you one and all!

BROOME BANDS TOGETHER

ATTORNEYS

The St. Mary's Bazaar

Saint Mary's once again rolled out the red carpet to all who wanted to enjoy some great Italian food while sharing good times with friends and family. Such a great tradition going back over 100 years. We can all remember going here as kids with our folks just before the school year started. It was so much fun back then running in to friends and it still is today. It's heart warming to think of the stories our parents and grandparents would tell us of The Saint Mary's Bazaar with all the food, music and games. Yet the parts of the stories that always stood out were the recollections of seeing family and friends there. Today it was a blessing to reconnect with so many while talking about old times and how everyone is doing today. We are truly blessed to have these days and opportunities to spend time with one another. Such a great tradition!

Our Trip to Mayberry

Nostalgia minded vacations vary from household to places of interest and time. My brother and i decided to embark on a different type of vacation. One filled with not only fun and excitement, but one not often thought of. Along with family members, we decided to use nostalgia as our driving force. We created a vacation with memories that will last forever!

We traveled to Mt. Airy, N.C. or commonly known as Mayberry, N.C.! The childhood home of Andy Griffith! Our project, dressed as Andy Taylor and Barney Fife, was to re-create three separate scenes from the Andy Griffith Show starring Andy Griffith and Don Knotts. To our surprise, we couldn’t have imagined the wonderful experience that awaited us!

Upon arriving at the Mayberry Courthouse, we were approached by Norm Schultz, a Mayberry Sheriffs car tour driver! He was very welcoming and asked us to shoot a short video inside the police car! We agreed immediately! Mr. Schultz once drove a police car, as a policeman, in the television series blue bloods!! How special is that?

Then, on to the courthouse to do our scenes. With all of the tourists coming through, we had to postpone our filming several times. When they saw us in uniform we were constantly asked to pose for pictures with everyone. That was a lot of fun! It actually made us feel like we were the real thing! We did manage to finish the three segments we started out to do. The first being Barney recites the Preamble to the Constitution. The second with Barney singing a song about himself and the third with Barney

and Andy singing the Mayberry Alma Mater!! This was so much fun. Then we proceeded to take in the Mayberry sights.

We spent the rest of the day walking through downtown Mt. Airy. We ventured in some of the quaint stores, shops and restaurants that they had to offer.

Our first stop was the actual Floyd’s Barber Shop! We couldn’t resist, so both of us agreed to get our haircut! While there, we had the sincere pleasure of meeting Mr. Bill Hiatt. Mr. Hiatt is the son of the original owner of Floyd’s Barber Shop, who was the only man to cut Andy Griffiths hair for over 30 years and who, was the inspiration for the character of Floyd the barber on the Andy Griffith Show!

While getting our haircut, this man was a wealth of knowledge about the town, its people and its history. He also treated us to some hilarious stories of the past! This stop is a must for everyone visiting there and don’t be afraid. Have a seat in Andy’s original chair, get your haircut and enjoy the stories of Bill Hiatt at Floyd’s Barber Shop!!

Next we found ourselves getting hungry so we searched for a nice little restaurant! We found Barney’s Cafe! Great choice! Barney’s is a little diner serving great food with great service and great prices!! If you need a little lunch break then Barney’s Cafe is the place for you!

Our last stop for the day was Uncorked!! Uncorked is a great little place to rest, unwind and have some wine. Operated by 2 sisters, they also offer meat, cheese and fruit platters! With wines like Andy’s Blend, Sweet Mayberry and a host of Mayberry character wines, can you think

the Kirkwood Town Fair

When it comes to putting on a great Fair, Kirkwood has the recipe to make any town proud! What a fantastic event with so much to see and partake of for everyone. Here's just some of what you would have seen.... Live music, rides for all ages, your favorite festival foods, a kids tent, a petting zoo and face painting, a pie eating contest, basket raffles, a cornhole tournament, a karate demonstration, a police demonstration, an amazing car show, The Little Miss Kirkwood Town Fair Pageant, a community dog show and photo booth, a great parade, fireworks and so much more! These folks really put on a great show with a lot of community support and great sponsors! See you next year!!

Well it's September again and for millions of students, teachers and parents that means back to school. We all have our own memories of our schools and the friends we had there. Even driving by our old school or seeing an old year book might bring back so many memories of days gone by whether it is of a certain class, lunch time, a football game or even band practice. For centuries, through generation after generation, we have each held our own special recollections of what that building brought to our lives. Over the decades we have seen so many of our schools stand the test of time while others have been converted for other purposes. But no matter what the case we can all still recollect the sound of the bell and the closing of lockers as we rushed off to our next class. There's a lot to be said for that old school. There's a lot to be said for what we learned and what we were given there that would last a life time in our hearts and stories. Who hasn't shared a laugh & a smile with our parents and grandparents who possibly stretched the truth a bit when they told us of walking to school in 5 feet of snow, uphill, both ways. Then again, looking at the photo here of a school house in 1905.... maybe the truth wasn't stretched as far as we think.

And as history has recorded, the oldest schoolhouse in the United States is located in New York in Richmondtown, Staten Island with a date going back over 300 years to 1695. Can you imagine the stories that could be told if these walls could talk? How different would life be going to school then? To be able to go back in time and see the lives of these students, the similarities, the differences, would be amazing. But one thing I am sure of, they too had their own memories just like us of their friendships & their good times in that old building.

It doesn't take much to recall special moments in our lives. Sometimes just seeing an old photo or recalling a story of the past can bring back a lot of fond memories. So if you love our history, nostalgia and antiques as much as we do, why not visit one of our great antique stores and take a trip down memory lane.

W elcome to G reene !

Just a short trip up the road you'll find Greene New York, one of the most remarkable small towns with a downtown straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. There's so much to see and do here that you're sure to want to come again and again to visit our neighbors to the north and enjoy the day... shopping, dining, and just taking in the sites.

All across the country communities will be celebrating Apple Festivals with a legacy as far back as Johnny Appleseed. With its nostalgic backdrop and Autumn leaves Greene New York is the perfect setting for their 36th Annual Greene Applefest on Sept 30th. Here's a look at just some of the things they've listed on their itinerary for you to enjoy:

"Our Famous Pies, Welsh Cookies, Cider, Donuts, Candy Apples, & Crisp Juicy Apples, Crafters & Food Vendors Galore, Free Kids Zone with Bounces, Face Painting, Puppet Shows, Giant Bubbles, & Fun Games for the Kids, Live Entertainment, Pumpkin Painting, Pony Rides & much more! "

~ Please check out a great FB site called "What's Up Greene?" for much more of what you can find in Greene.

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Czech & Slovak 2023 Festival

was hosted by the Czechoslovak Moravan Club this year within the most incredible setting of the woods of Binghamton on Laughlin Road which is home to Binghamton's German Club. Just walking up the trail to this amazing site is a thrill as you smell the traditional dishes being prepared like Holubky, Halusky, Pirohy, Zele and of course all the baked goods. With each step you'll hear Polka music coming ever nearer from somewhere up the trail. And once you've arrived you're transported to a different time and place still so ever popular as generations pass on the traditions from one to the next. You'll see friends gathered at tables with their favorite dishes and drinks while you play witness to a community held together with smiles, laughter and friendships. With so many dressed in traditional outfits and a covered area housing the bands & a dance floor where guests of all ages take their turn dancing, it's impossible not to feel part of something very special. There was even an area along with the baked goods to buy some traditional items and see displays from the community to learn more about the culture. Thanks to the Czechoslovak Moravan Club and the Binghamton German Club for putting on and hosting this truly fun event. If you all get a chance, check out both of these clubs on FB for all their great events!

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Celebrating the Birthdays of so many great stars who have brought us endless hours of thrills, romance & laughs on the big screen and TV. Happy Birthday All!

Keanu Reeves Sep 2, 1964

Scott Baio Sep 22, 1960

Will Smith Sep 25, 1968

Anthony Mackie Sep 23, 1978

Bill Murray Sep 21, 1950

Harry Connick Jr. Sep 11, 1967

Jacqueline Bisset Sep 13, 1944

Charlie Sheen Sep 3, 1965

Tommy Lee Jones Sep 15, 1946

Adam Sandler Sep 9, 1966

Bob Newhart Sep 5th, 1929 The Bob Newhart Show

Claude Jarman Jr. Sep 27th, 1934 The Yearling

Pat Crowley Sep 17th, 1933 The Square Jungle

Sophia Loren Sep 20th, 1934 Two Women

George Chakiris Sep 16th, 1934 West Side Story

Mitzi Gaynor Sep 4th, 1931 South Pacific

Janis Paige Sep 16th, 1922 Romance on the High Seas

Angie Dickinson Sep 30th, 1931 Rio Bravo

Angela Cartwright Sep 9th, 1952 Lost In Space

Salma Hayek Sep 2, 1966

Michael Keaton Sep 5, 1951

Earl Holliman Sep 11th, 1928 The Rainmaker

Brigitte Bardot Sep 28th, 1934 And God Created Woman

Peggy Webber Sep 15th, 1925 Radio Theater Star

Donna Anderson Sep 5th, 1939 The Travels of Jamie McPheeters

Karen Sharpe Sep 20th. 1934 Johnny Ringo

Kathleen Nolan Sep 27th, 1933 The Real McCoys

Mitzi Gaynor

Born in Chicago as Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber this Hollywood beauty would soon be known to the world as Mitzi Gaynor. Growing up, Mitzi was introduced into show business early as her father was a musician and musical director, and her mother was a dancer. It wasn’t long before Mitzi also would be training in ballet and voice. Having moved to Hollywood it was here that her career in entertainment started at just 13 years of age with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera company singing and dancing. Within 4 years Twentieth Century Fox recognized her talent and signed her to a 7 year contract. In 1950 Mitzi made her film debut in a musical by the name of My Blue Heaven with legends Betty Grable and Dan Dailey. Mitzi was only 19 years old. It was just one year later that she got her first starring role in Golden Girls with Dale Robertson. Leading roles came one after the other for this talented actress who could act, dance and sing, bringing her to the 1954 movie sensation, There’s No Business Like Show Business with Donald O’Conner, Marilyn Monroe, Ethel Merman, Dan Dailey and Johnnie Ray. Following this success audiences from coast to coast would see her in other cinematic greats like Anything Goes with Bing Crosby, The Joker Wild with Frank Sinatra, Les Girls with Gene Kelly, and Happy Anniversary with David Niven. Even with these renowned movies there was still one very special role that seems to stand out amongst all her greats where she played Ensign Nellie Forbush in the musical South Pacific, a role where

audiences fell in love with her all over again with each song. The years to follow would find Mitzi in more movie roles, TV specials, on stage productions and recording albums. She even became a columnist for the Hollywood Reporter. From Best Actress Nominations to Emmys to Lifetime Achievement Awards Mitzi has been honored by fans and her peers alike for her talent and accomplishments. She’s truly one of Hollywood’s greatest legends who still continues to entertain us with her roles from yesterday and today. Who knows what tomorrow might bring. Here’s to you Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber, Mitzi, on your Birthday! Wishing you the very best today and everyday!

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For its 16th year Little Italy hosted the Gusto Italian Festival to a great crowd. These festivals are so important and so much fun for all in attendance giving the opportunity to see and enjoy time with so many of our neighbors, family and friends. It's always a great occasion to run in to people who we may not have seen in months or years. And what a great setting to the event bordered with tents with our favorite Italian foods, drinks and even some great retail vendors. Just walking through the crowd smelling the aroma from the grills and listening to such great live music is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. And of course the night is ended with a spectacular Fireworks Display! What a great event! Thanks to all for putting it on and supporting this great tradition in Little Italy of Endicott!

? Did You Know

There are sure to be some National Holidays here that you may not have known about. Make the most of everyday.

Sep 1 National No Rhyme No Reason Day

Sep 2 National V-J Day

Sep 3 National U.S. Bowling League Day

Sep 4 Happy Labor Day

Sep 5 National Cheese Pizza Day

Sep 6 National Read A Book Day

Sep 7 National Beer Lovers Day

Sep 8 National Star Trek Day

Sep 9 National Teddy Bear Day

Sep 10 National TV Dinner Day

Sep 11 National Remembrance Day

Sep 12 National Day of Encouragement Day

Sep 13 Uncle Sam Day

Sep 14 National Parents Day Off Day

Sep 15 National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Sep 16 National Mayflower Day

Sep 17 National Constitution Day

Sep 18 Air Force Birthday

Sep 19 National Talk Like A Pirate Day

Sep 20 National Care For Kids Day

Sep 21 National New York Day

Sep 22 National Hobbit Day

Sep 23 National Gold Star Mothers and Family Day

Sep 24 National Singles Day

Sep 25 National Family Day

Sep 26 National Johnny Appleseed Day

Sep 27 National Chocolate Milk Day

Sep 28 National Good Neighbor Day

Sep 29 National VFW Day

Sep 30 National Ghost Hunting Day

Live Entertainment

Always Check the Venue for information pertaining to dates, times and rules and policies.

Sep 1 Fri

Beard of Bees @ The Dugout

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

CC + TTG @ Fat Patties

Devon Lawton @ Union Hotel

Messy Truth @ McGirks

Sep 2 Sat

Live Music TBD @ The Night Cap

Sep 5 Tue

A Band of Brothers Open Mic @ Js Tavern

Sep 6 Wed

Live Music @ The Beef

Smashing Atom @ The Dugout

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ The Night Cap

CTL @ Airport Inn

Sep 7 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Rob Ervin @ McGirks

B-3 @ Beer Thirty

Sep 8 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Parlor City @ The Dugout

Higher Ground @ My Uncles

Greg Neff @ Nips

Jason Wicks @ McGirks

Nolan Taylor @ Fat Cowboys

Hi Way Fruit Market @ Ransom Steele

Accoustic Phools @ Fountains JC

Sep 9 Sat

No Direction @ American Legion Post 1194

Live Music TBD @ The Night Cap

Virgil Caine @ Tioga Downs

Sep 11 Mon

Open Mic @ Kellys

Sep 12 Tue

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ Js Tavern

Sep 13 Wed

Live Music @ The Beef

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Gravelding Bros @ The Dugout

Sep 14 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Sirsy @ McGirks

Kiss Me Kate @ EPAC

Aerosmith Tribute @ Tioga Downs

Sep 15 Fri

Odd Man Out @ The Dugout

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Ms. Honey @ Fat Patties

Kiss Me Kate @ EPAC

Devon Lawton @ Tioga Downs

Sep 16 Sat

Blues on the Bridge @ S Washington Bing

Live Music TBD @ The Night Cap

Kiss Me Kate @ EPAC

Rezenenz @ Tioga Downs

Sep 17 Sun

Kiss Me Kate @ EPAC

Sep 19 Tue

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ Js Tavern

Sep 20 Wed

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Live Music @ The Beef

5th Gear Overdrive @ The Dugout

Sep 21 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Pocket Vinyl @ Bundy

Live Music @ Beer Thirty

Sep 22 Fri

Lone Ryderz @ The Night Cap

Wreckless Marci @ The Dugout

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Rooster @ American Legion Post 1645

Splash @ Kellys

Bad Bear @ Tioga Downs

Sep 23 Sat

Hi Way Fruit Market @ The Dugout

Live Music TBD @ The Night Cap

Square Feeet @ Tioga Downs

Sep 26 Tue

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ Js Tavern

Sep 27 Wed

Live Music @ The Beef

Storm Front @ The Dugout

Band of Brothers Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Sep 28 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Sep 29 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Beard of Bees @ The Dugout

Spare Parts @ Tioga Downs

Sep 30 Sat

Patrick Young @ Madrona

Devon Lawton @ The Dugout

Live Music TBD @ The Night Cap

Binghamton Philharmonic Pres: Beethoven's 5th @ Forum

Step Afrika @ Anderson Ctr

13 Curves @ Tioga Downs

Check Out Broadway In Binghamton's 2023 -2024 Season on the Back Cover.

Sep 4 HAPPY LABOR DAY

Labor Day Picnic and Parade

~Greene, NY

Breakfast In The Woods

~ Binghamton German Club

Sep 10

Sock Out Cancer brought to you by

Watermans Cafe & Tasting Barn

~ Otsiningo

Sep 11 National Remembrance Day

Sep 15

Bundy Museum Ghost Tours

~ Bundy

1/2 Way to St Patrick's Day Hooley

~ American Legion Post 1645

Broome County Movies In The Park

~ Otsiningo

Sep 16

Octoberfest

~ Binghamton German Club

Blues On The Bridge

~ South Washington St Bing.

Cinderella In The Wild West

~ Phelps Mansion

Endicott Apple Festival

~ Washington Ave Endicott

Sep 17

Family Day Festival

~ St. Michaels

Antique & Collectibles Show

~ Endwell Fire Dept #1

Sep 23

3rd Annual Walk Run for Kids

~ Otsiningo

Fall Pumpkin Paint & Sip

~ Your Needful Things

Sep 24

Painting With Fire

~ Madrona

Slavic Festival

~ 360 Clinton St, Bing.

Triple Cities Runners Club Picnic

~ 197 Route 369

Make Your Own Fairy House

~ Roberson Museum

Sep 30

36th Annual Greene Applefest

~ Greene, NY

Aloha Festival

~ Otsiningo

The Binghamton Philharmonic presents Beethoven's 5th conducted by Daniel Hege

~ Forum Theater

As with all events please check dates, times and safety requirements.

O O D A N D D R I N K

You're going to love us!

The Beef Restaurant & Pub

For the Love of Beef & the perfectly poured Guinness. Stop in and make a friend. Live Music every Wednesday!

62 Leroy Street. Bing, 729-2333

The Brass Rail Bar & Grill

An Authentic Historic Bar & Grill est. in 1935. Here you'll find a fun, enjoyable atmosphere that movies are made from.... Really! Dine in or take out. 180 Clinton St. Bing. 238-7998

Clinton Street Cafe

A Great American Cafe serving Breakfast and Lunch - Come in for the BEST Sausage Gravy anywhere!! You're going to love us!

52 Clinton St. Bing. 724-9927

The Dugout Sports Bar

An infusion of great food, drinks & sports with 20+ HDTVs, pool tables, foosball, darts & outdoor tiki bar with live entertainment!

6125 State Route 434, Apalachin, 625-3188

The Grapevine Cafe'

Artistic charm, culinary specialties, craft beer, wine & cocktails make this the perfect place to share good times with friends. You'll love our staff & BOGO

Happy Hour Tue-Sat 4-6pm. 220 Main St JC 729-1000

J's TAVERN

the little oak Neighborhood Bistro & Bakery

J's Tavern

There's a new place in town on Conklin Ave. Come in and enjoy great food & drinks at a price you can afford. Live Bands, Karaoke, Open Mic... we got it all. 209-301 Conklin Ave Bing. 217-5505

the little oak Bistro & Bakery

Conklin's new Neighborhood Eatery for great home style meals and fresh baked goods from your friends of the Red Oak Diner; Julianne & Maria. 1108 Conklin Rd. Conklin 217-4054

Madrona Tasting Room

MADRONA

Come experience all the flavors of a state wide tasting tour, along with a very unique gift shop, live entertainment & much more. 248 County Rd 1, Chen Forks, 204-0814

Clinton Street Cafe

Table Talk

During World War II, Chef Boyardee went into 24 hour production to help supply the army with rations for our troops.

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The oldest bar in the world that's still open is in Ireland dating back to the year 900.

So how secret is the recipe for KFCs 11 herbs and spices?? Believe it or not, they use 2 separate plants each making half the recipe and then a computer mixes them together so neither plant will have the full recipe.

Italian Food is the most popular ethnic food in America so it may come as no surprise that Americans order about 3 billion pizzas every year.

Did you know that the man who founded Chuck E. Cheeses, Nolan Bushnell, also created Atari.

The most expensive Hamburger in the World can be found at Flur in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The price for this incredible entree... $5000

The furthest pizza delivery ever made was to the International Space Station by Pizza Hut sent via a restocking mission to the Astronauts. The cost for this run paid for by Pizza Hut...$1,000,000.

The Night Cap Bar & Grill

Your Neighborhood Bar for Good Food, Inexpensive Drinks, Karaoke on Fridays and Live Entertainment. Come try our wings and stay for the fun. 71 Lake Street Avenue, Bing. 238-7448

The Park Diner & Restaurant

It's all about family! Come in and see why generations have made this their stop for great food and sharing great times.

119 Conklin Ave Bing. 722-9840

Phil's Phil's Chicken House

You're going to love our Amazing Rotisserie Chicken BBQ. est1965. Take out or Curbside Tue- Sun. Famous catering! & Don't forget our fresh baked pies. 1208 Union Ctr Main Highway Endicott 748-6855

Waterman's Cafe & Tasting Barn

Take in our Historic Setting wth a touch of Modern Flair while enjoying our NY State Craft products of wine, cider, beer & spirits accompanied with great food & music! 6172 NY-434 Apalachin 258-0274