Gilda and Rick

Gilda and Rick 5, originally uploaded by pawtrait04.

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

Playing the pan pipes, originally uploaded by pawtrait04.

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!"

Market Street Coffee and Tea has extended summer hours.

Market Street Coffee and Tea is now open from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. You have even more time to stop for a delicious cup of freshly roasted, freshly brewed coffee or a soft-serve ice cream cone. Rick usually roasts in the evenings so wander down, inhale the indescribable aroma of roasting coffee and stop in for a chat.

CRAZY DAZE is coming to Corning's Gaffer District

Crazy sales! Crazy eats! Crazy fun! CRAZY DAZE! It's sidewalk sales gone wild in Corning's Gaffer District. Join in the fun for two consecutive weekends, August 14-17 and 21-24. (Thursday - Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 12 to 4). Sidewalk sale merchandise will be deeply discounted plus there will be lots of crazy fun. Mark your calendar today and go crazy with us at CRAZY DAZE!

Corning’s Gaffer District’s a festival of art

Corning’s Gaffer District’s a festival of art
Call for Volunteers
CORNING, NY -- Corning’s Gaffer District Festivals and Promotions will host a two day celebration of fine arts and crafts on Saturday & Sunday, July 26th & 27th from 10am-5pm on Corning’s Historic Market Street. A festival of art is a wonderful event for our area and we simply couldn’t hold the festival each year without the support of dozens of volunteers. The volunteers are truly the success of our local event. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event, please contact Cheri Crozier at 607-974-7818 or croziercl@corning.com.

Virgil Cain, Rockwell and Margaritas

Virgil Cain, Rockwell and Margaritas 4, originally uploaded by pawtrait04.

Just off Market Street (barely) is the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Three times a year in the summer they hold Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace events.

Seen here playing at the June event was local musician Virgil Cain. The weather was warm and hazy, the music was vibrant and eclectic, and those Margaritas - well they were perfect.

So come and join us on July 16th as the Tumbleweeds perform on the terrace, 3 floors above the street. Look ouit out at the beautful hills that surround Corning, while chilling out to cool music and sipping some of the best Margaritas for miles around,

Music, Margaritaas & Sunsets on the Terrace
featuring the Tumbleweeds
Museum Terrace
July 16, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Reservations preferred
607.974.2810
Members' FREE admission
Not-yet-members $6.50
Students with ID $5.50

Goddess Athena at Aniellos Pizzaria

Goddess Athena at Aniellos Pizzaria
Originally uploaded by jennylynnsr

A "Great" day in the life of a dog... lunch at Aniello's !

I remember when Aniello's was across the street (where my favorite coffee shop Market Street Coffee & Tea is now). Even today when I stand in this pizzeria my nose brings me back to good memories of football games and young friends.

Trivia Question: What is it that makes this pizza soooo addicting? Send me your answers!

Another nice feature of our Market Street... Outdoor Tables. They're wonderful on a warm & breezy Finger Lakes day and provide a family friendly environment for ALL your members... just ask Athena. Her enjoyment of that cheesy pie was quite apparent!

Athena and her parents were visiting Corning's Market Street from West Chester, PA. Athena is 165pds. and 33 inches high at the withers! Whoa!!! I think I saw this trio order 2 Pizzas!

Come visit and have your morning coffee, lunch or dinner outdoors! Great way to make new friends and enjoy fun conversations with passerbys!

Jenny Lynn
Shopping Maven Maniac!

Another view of Market Street

IMG_3483418, originally uploaded by pawtrait04.

This shot was taken during a flight over Corning last year. You can see Centerway Square and the clock tower to the right. Click on the image for full size. Flight provided by http://www.costaflying.com/

The Tea Chest - Market Street, Corning, NY

Sonya, tea connoisseur & owner of The Tea Chest with two of her very helpful daughters, Franny and Zoe, have displayed in their shop more than 60 of the finest teas from around the world. This bastion of tea is comfortable and family friendly, lots of room to spread out with your laptop, play checkers, have a tea party or just sit and regroup from a hurried day.

We’ve all heard of the healing properties of herbs and teas enjoyed for centuries around the world. I happened to be nursing a minor but irritating back strain at the time of my visit, so Sonya suggested one of her delicate Red Teas from South Africa, a wonderful anti-oxidant whose properties might help increase blood flow to my inflamed backside. Ouch!

Sonya is a wealth of knowledge about each and every one of her teas and the benefits they can bring to what ails you or simply to comfort you. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a consult and a cup of steaming, or chilled, tea. The smells alone make you feel so gooood!

Not only was my tea experience delicious and aromatic but I was charmed by Sonya’s expertise and this NEW Old World experience right here in our town.

Once you visit the Tea Chest no ordinary tea bag will ever do!

*The Girls enjoying a stop at the fine and friendly Tea Chest on Market Street, where they also picked up more “Build a Bracelet” beads along the Finger Lakes trail. What fun!!!

Jenny Lynn

Shopping Maven Maniac