Rick Rollin' Corning

It just happened

mmm... Ferrari

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Even though the poor weather meant some cars stayed up at the track, there was still a lot to see and do on Market Street.

Even though they are known for being red, there were also, yellow, silver, green, blue and black. A nice evening stroll to see some cool cars and chat with their owners, who were only to willing to tell you everything about them.

India Day

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Sunday 17th was India Day in Corning and Centerway Square hosted STICA who put on a very colorful show of Indian music and dance. India food was also available as well as information about Indian culture and Indian celebrities living in the US.

Kenyan Cooking

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No, there isn't a new Pope in Corning! It's just Rick the roaster at the coffee shop roasting up some Kenyan beans.

The Kenyan beans get roasted at 460 degrees and in that last few minutes a large white cloud pours out of the roaster flue and the street fills with the aroma of dark kenyan roast.

Gilda and Rick

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Each Saturday morning I try and take Gilda for a walk that encompasses at least part of Market Street. We always stop for coffee at Rick and Pam's (Market Street Coffee and Tea).

This morning it was warm and sticky and as we sat there (actually I sat - Gilda only does stand and lie down) drinking coffee Rick came out with a kiddie cup of vanilla soft serve and offered it to Gilda. Well let's just say Rick now has a new girlfriend - instant bonding.

The funny thing though is that for a 100 pound dog with what seems like a foot long tongue not only was the 3 ounce cup licked clean, but maybe only a couple of drops were spilled.

It certainly made for comments from people passing by (and no she doesn't have a saddle, or eat a ton of food).

Playing the pan pipes

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Art is all around us in Corning, they build giant faces (the critic) and buffalo (Artemus) into buildings. There are glass galleries and workshops, art galleries and music stores. You can blow your own glass or pain your own pottery (or have your dog do it for you).

But once a year (and it is coming soon) Market street gets turned over to the Festival of Art. This year it will be the 26th and 27th of July from 10-5. Street performers, musicians, photographers, painters, glass artists and more.

All the restaurants will be open so even the culinary arts will be represented. The art of the Brewer will be available to try at the Market Street Brewing Company (a modest fee will get you a 5oz sample of each of their micro-brews).

There is something for everyone from 4 to 104 (those outside that range there is ice cream at the Olde World Cafe, Donnas and Market Street Coffee and Tea)

Just a Little Off the Top... Please!

Poppy begins her young career as a salon customer... "watch the pony tail please..."

The Beach House - Tanning, Hair & Nails on West Market Street in Corning is a little hidden gem on the street. Not an exclusive, fancy experience... but if you are looking for an informal "git-r-done" service at AMAZING prices, truly accommodating to "walk-ins" then this is the place to head to!

Stylist Karry knows just how to make your little ones feel relaxed and after I received the bill for $2, I was feeling pretty tranquil myself. Yeh... more money for ice cream!

Hair cuts 5yrs. and under are just $5. Men's cuts - $10 and Women's - $17. Can't beat this. I stopped by a few days later and walked in without an appointment and got a nice manicure for just $10! Feel good splurges gallore!

It's no wonder we (The Salley-Ruland Families) frequent Market Street as much as we do. There is always something new to Discover! We visit almost daily, usually always beginning with Market Street Coffee & Tea, for our daily dose of soothing beverages, the best ice cream and chocolates and of course Pam, Rick and Janet, who always take the time to "check-in" with our lives and swap a great story or two before we are off on our adventures.

Just a small glimpse of the treasure of home town living. Come on down and join us Today!

Jenny Lynn

Shopping Maven Maniac

"Look Good, Have Fun, Keep Your Money in the Bank!"