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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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