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Sunday Feb. 28th
Chinese New Year Celebration
Shanghai Party House, Rochester
Welcome THE YEAR OF THE TIGER with music, dancing and feasting! The
celebration begins with an uplifting and unforgettable performance of
spectacular Chinese dance and music presented by Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns whirl
you away to a world of celestial palaces. grand imperial processions,
ancient legends of virtue and blossoming landscapes. Your New Years feast is
hosted by Shanghai Party House, with a four course meal consisting of both
American and traditional Chinese selections, served family style so that you
may sample as you wish. $119
Pickups 10:30 am-12:30 pm Show 2:00 pm Feast 5:30 pm Returns after 8:30 pm
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Friday March 12th
Gardenscape 2010
Dome Arena, Rochester
Welcome Spring! Come out to the Dome Arena for a great showcase of 24 fresh,
large, beautiful and colorful display gardens. Each garden is professionally
created just for this show by leading landscapers and gardeners to
demonstrate their creative capabilities. Gardens are judged for beauty,
color, fragrance, ingenuity and boldness. Many marketplace vendors are also
in the hall offering a wide variety of plants, accessories, tools and
literature. Lunch at Cracker Barrel is included before your visit to the
show. $69
Pickups 8:30-10:15 am Lunch 11:30 am Visit show 1:00-4:00 pm Returns after
6:00 pm
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Tuesday March 16th
St. Patrick's Celebration
Old Library, Olean
Think Green! This spring party includes a delicious Irish buffet of corn
beef & cabbage, Irish stew, Shepherd's Pie and Shells of Dublin. After
feasting, relax and enjoy the authentic Irish Folk Dancers, music, and
comedy as only the Old Library can do it. $88
Pickups 9:00-10:30 am Brunch 11:45 am Concert 2:00 pm Returns after 5:00 pm
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Wednesday March 24th
Maple Tree Inn
Short Tract
An early spring tradition- join your KV friends as you travel the byways of
Allegany County en route to the Cartwright family sugar shack for buckwheat
pancakes and absolutely fresh maple syrup. No matter how many times you
visit, it's always a treat to feast on "all you can eat" hotcakes. Maple
items are available for sale, too. Just down the road is the Cuba Cheese
factory store so you can stock up on cheese curd and other goodies.
$49
Pickups 9:00-10:30 am Brunch 11:45 am Concert 2:00 pm Returns after 5:00 pm
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Tuesday March 30th
Tiffany Treasures plus Market Street Shopping
Corning Museum of Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany is world renowned as a master of artistic innovation
and ingenuity. Here's your "once in a lifetime" chance to examine and learn
about 60 unique hand-wrought blown glass art works created by this genius. A
companion exhibition showcasing recently restored watercolor sketches by
Tiffany artists compliments the glass display. K Ventures has arranged a
professionally guided tour to help you appreciate and understand these
masterworks. There will be time to view other galleries within the Glass
Center, and to visit their treasure-filled gift shop. After a morning of
discovering and appreciating great art works, you'll enjoy a leisurely
luncheon on Corning's Market Street. A local tour guide will then introduce
you to the many opportunities for shopping and browsing along Market Street
to round out your day.$69
Pickups 7:00-9:00 am Tour 9:30 am Lunch and shopping 1:00 pm Returns after
5:00 pm
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April 7 & 8
King Tut: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
Art Gallery of Ontario. Toronto, Canada
Ancient Egypt's long lost "boy king" became the most famous of Pharaohs when
his tomb was discovered almost completely intact in 1922. Now you can
experience first hand hundreds of priceless treasures and artifacts from the
tomb of King Tut, in this landmark exhibition presented by the National
Geographic Society. Remarkable ancient artifacts which highlight other
significant rulers of ancient Egypt are on display as well. Your overnight
adventure includes lodging and breakfast at Toronto's splendid Delta Chelsea
hotel. Enjoy a banquet feast at Medieval Times Theater, then marvel as
fearless knights mounted on spirited stallions compete in drills and daring
tournament games. A guided tour of Toronto's newly restored, bustling
Distillery District, with lunch included plus time for visiting a few of the
galleries and shops, is also on your activity list. Come to Toronto!
$289 double occupancy $100 deposit requested by 3/7
/2010 to secure reservations Single occupancy add $75 Travel to
Canada requires a valid passport, passport card, or enhanced driver's
license.
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Wednesday Apr. 21st
The Magic of Greg Ferwin
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Experience the mystery and art of illusion with Greg Ferwin, known as "the
international grand champion of magic". You'll be amazed beyond belief by
this master showman as he performs together with his rare and majestic live
tigers on stage. Dinner theater style seating is provided for your
convenience as you enjoy a delicious luncheon buffet before the show. Come
along for a magic day in Niagara Falls! $99
Pickups 7:30-9:30 am Lunch 12:00 N Curtain time 1:00 pm Returns after 7:00
pm
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