Traditional Favorites and All-New Surprises....Start out your New Year with K-Ventures!

The difference...You are picked up and returned to your home for most trips, providing you are within the designated service area.

You will find new, different and unusual adventures. We enjoy creating special tours that are above and beyond the standard "off the shelf" itineraries offered by many others

Just call or e-mail to sign up, 315-536-7559

**************************************************************************************

Saturday Feb. 18^th 2012

Rochester Theater Organ Concert

"THE EASTMAN BUNCH"

Imagine yourself seated in Rochester's Auditorium Center. The lights dim. Suddenly out of the proscenium arches descends the music of 1619 pipes, trumpets, clarinet, saxophone, drums, shimmering strings or marimbas. You are enveloped in sound as the spotlight finds a single artist at the white and gold console rising from the orchestra pit. This is Rochester's famous 4/23 theater Organ, truly a treasure preserved form a past era! You are in for a great afternoon of musical entertainment! For this special concert, your performers will be several students, plus faculty members, from the Eastman School of Music. You can look forward to a great variety with different performers, different styles, and different musical selections. Plus, you will enjoy a mid-day meal at one of your favorite- Old Country Buffet. Start out 2012 with a great Saturday afternoon outing. $66

Pickups 9:30-1130am      Meal 12:30pm   Concert 2:30pm                  Returns after 5:30pm

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS TRIP WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, MARCH 11^TH 2012
*************************************************************************************
 

Thursday March 8^th 2012

Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn

Serving All-You-Can-Eat Buckwheat Pancakes and Pure Maple Products

Ride with your friends to Short Tract, for what has become an annual K Ventures tradition of Buckwheat Pancakes with fresh maple syrup, sausage, ham, and dessert. Something special for this year- after visiting the Cartwright family and feasting, its off to Angelica, where Allegany County Historian Craig Braack will conduct a guided tour of this charming Colonial village, featuring stories and architectural observations for your enjoyment. $55

Pickups 7:30-9:30am       Meal 11:00am    Tour 1:00pm       Returns after 3:30pm

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS TRIP WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY MARCH 22^ND 2012

**************************************************************************************

Friday March 16^th 2012

St. Patrick's Celebration with

CHERISH THE LADIES

Traditional Irish Music

There's no better way to throw a Celtic celebration than with Irish music sensation "CHERISH THE LADIES". The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, performing in Kodak Hall, will set the stage for an evening of exuberant set dancing, sensational singing and a heap o' humor. This group has earned a "four-leaf-clover" rating for their great performances all across America and abroad. Your meal will be prepared and served at FLAHERTY'S THREE FLAG INN, a family-owned and operated Irish Tavern and Restaurant. Menu items will include Irish Stew (family recipe), corned beef and cabbage, and a chicken selection. Put on your green, everyone can be Irish for a day! $119

Pickups 3:30-5:00pm       Meal 5:45pm      Show 8:00pm     Returns after 11:00pm

**************************************************************************************

Tuesday, April 3^rd 2012

Enticing Edibles! $69

A Yummy Yates County Adventure! You don't have to travel far to experience the very best in fresh, local foods! A three-course luncheon. Sightseeing en route.

Mille's Pantry   Homemade soup sampler-House recipes, made from scratch, fresh local ingredients $5.00 credit toward any item in the gift shop-unique handmade crafts, are items and specialty foods from local artisans.

Fox Run Vineyards

                                Enjoy a custom-created light luncheon plate. Local sausages, cheeses, and greens Sample award winning fine wines. Your host will pour special selections to pair with your meal. (coffee, soft drinks, and/or water available)

Seneca Farms

                                Simply the Best Ice Cream anywhere- Select from fifty flavors, all 100% homemade on the premises. Enjoy a cone, dish or a sundae, as you wish. Indoor seating in the café, or at outdoor picnic tables.

Pickups 9:00-1030am      First stop 10:45am           Last Stop 2:30pm              Returns after 3:30pm

**************************************************************************************

Wednesday, April 25^th 2012

"Give Me That Old Time Religion"

Starring Guy Penrod and Jimmy Fortune

Riviera Theater N. Tonawanda

Guy Penrod was a centerpiece of Bill Gaither's celebrated Vocal Band while Jimmy Fortune sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers. Meal at Old Country Buffet. $109

Pickups 8:00-9:45am       Meal 11:45am    Show 2:00pm     Returns after 6:30pm

**************************************************************************************

Tuesday, May 1^st 2012

Mayday Explorer

Wayne County

Today you'll visit the Birds and the Beasts of Wayne County. Huckleberry Swamp in North Rose is the first stop, providing extraordinary front row seats for wildlife watching. Visitors' are naturally attracted to this magical sanctuary for plants and wildlife, but what makes this place so special is the opportunity for everyone to enjoy it all up close and personal. A unique fully accessible, level boardwalk trail, with sturdy safe railing, takes you right into the heart of the open wetland. Your tour guide will explain how this wonderful wildlife haven came to be, and lead you on a leisurely walk to view the green ferns, early spring flowers, songbirds, geese, deer, beaver, turtles and frogs in their natural home.

The popular Steger Haus will prepare and seve a fine luncheon for your enjoyment, after lunch, its on to Cracker Box Palace, a farm animal haven near Alton. Farm animals of all types and sizes come here to recover from illness, neglect, or abuse. Residents receive veterinary care and are provide with a safe, comfortable and caring environment. Animals are available for adoption or may participate in a unique foster care program. Your visit will include entry to two large barns and several acres of outdoor pasture, with a hay wagon ride to take you around the farm. Cracker Box Palace is located on the site of the former Alasa Farms, which some of you may have visited in its heyday as an apple farm. Sightseeing in and around Sodus Bay will compliment your tour. Connect with nature, talk to the animals, and enjoy a beautiful spring day!  $66

Pickups 7:30-9:30am       Lunch 12:00 noon             Returns after 3:30pm

**************************************************************************************

May 9^th & 10^th 2012

JONAH

Lancaster, PA

You're invited once again to visit the majestic, spectacular and inspiring Sight and Sound Theater, where an all-new Bible story presentation come to life right before your eyes. Jonah will have you laughing, crying, and identifying with this man as he falls from grace and then rediscovers the unfathomable mercy of God. Experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship-right before your eyes. Then become immersed in an underwater world, and witness the giant fish that swallows God's misguided prophet. Set sail on an extraordinary journey with one of the most colorful heroes from the Old Testament!

The Hershey Farm Inn, always favorite in Lancaster County, will take care of your overnight accommodations. You will find 23 acres of surrounding gardens and peaceful walkways. There is a country store for your visit. Best of all, Partake of the Grand Smorgasbord for your evening. More than 100 delicious items are featured, including crisp salads, homemade soups, a gourmet bread bar, a unique potato bar, with both traditional PA Dutch recipes and modern American flavors on the hot food bars. Save room for the famous dessert bar, featuring a chocolate dipping fountain plus an endless variety of baked goods and individual desserts. The Breakfast Smorgasbord on Thursday morning features waffles and omelets made to order, all the usual breakfast items, plus scrapple and delicious bakes oatmeal.

On Thurday, your tour continues with an exciting visit to Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park.  The cavern tour is  a one hour guided adventure by boat on an underground stream. Along the limestone corridors, stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone cascades and draperies decorate the rooms, wile underwater trout swim and jump for food. The guided wildlife tour is a 90 minute journey over 1500 acres of forests and fields. You'll see native North American animals and birds, end even the Penn's Cave cougar. Your mid-day meal is served at the Penn's Cave café (on your own), and there is time for the gift shop.

Round trip transportation, including home pickups & returns, via K Ventures minicoach. Meals en route on your own

Please send $100 per person deposit by March 23^rd to confirm reservations. Single occupancy add $60.