Dry weather slows down fungus diseases, but it brings its own problems. Here at Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension, we have had many questions about dark lesions on the bottom of tomatoes, the blossom end. The culprit is called “blossom end rot.” Please call 272-2292 for a handout on this problem.Blossom end rot (which attacks [...]
Fall springs upon Athens quickly, so go out and enjoy this warm weather while it lasts.Or do what people have been doing for more than a decade: go to the State Botanical Gardens’ Sunflower Music Series.”This is our eleventh summer,” said William Tonks, director of facilities.Early this year, the Gardens even hosted Modern Skirts … [...]
The Paul Gabriel Trio performs at the Center School Gazebo in East Hampton tonight, July 28, from 6:30 to 8:30. Enjoy a night of blues, guitar and song. Baked goods and refreshments will be available for sale. The gazebo is at 7 Summit St. in East Hampton’s Old Center Village. Rain location is the Congregational [...]
Enjoy the lazy days of summer with free, outdoor concerts. This week’s featured concerts include a concert in the garden of Roseland Cottage, classic rock music and several opportunities to get up and dance to the rhythms of Latin America.This year’s West Indian Independence Parade Celebration, the 49th, steps off at 10 a.m. culminates with [...]
A DUBLIN man caught trespassing at a Malahide hotel and three different homes in the town, who caused 4,500 worth of damage to the lawn, gate and light at one property, has been jailed for a total of 17 months. A DUBLIN man caught trespassing at a Malahide hotel and three different homes in the [...]
A Freedom Trail Gospel concert is Thursday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., opening Windsor’s 2011 Concerts on the Green. Performers include the First Church Gallery Choir, the McMahon Family Choir and VOICES, LLC. Families with young children can also attend “Read on the Green,” a weekly story time starting at 6:15 p.m. on the green. [...]
The Dave Palla Quartet performs Thursday, Aug. 11, on the Town Green in East Hartford. The quartet plays a variety of classic and original jazz music and features Palla on guitar and vocals, Dan Scheer on keyboard, Paul Fuller on bass and Tido Holtkamp on percussion. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on the Green, [...]
1. In the Tower: Nam June Paik: This exhibition of 20 pieces by Paik includes the best installation of his circa 1988-2000 “One Candle, Candle Projection” to date, using the Gallery’s I.M. Pei-designed tower. There are also never-before-seen works on paper and a brief documentary about Paik, who died in 2006. Where: East Building, National [...]
TUESDAY JULY 26 Athens Mother Center Meeting: 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Gregory the Great, Barnett Shoals; Athens Mother Center is a mothering support group; today participate in instructor led beginner yoga, toddler play group, new moms and new members group and the discussion group ‘What’s your problem?’; childcare available for toddlers; email athensmotherscenter@ gmail.com. Winder [...]
This week’s free musical offerings includes an Elton John tribute band, the the Guess Who and Slide Ireland . Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic and sit back and enjoy. East Hartford Community Cultural Center ‘s concert series continues tonight, July 28. Slide Ireland, a five-man line-up direct from Cork, performs contemporary and traditional [...]
