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)

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.