The Fourth of July is behind us and it’s finally feeling like summer! I’m testing out a new format that I hope to send 2x a week. Hit reply and tell me what you think?
In this Middle of Somewhere, you’ll find:
Gifts I’d give someone I loved from CNY
Worth a Look
Business Happenings Around Auburn
On the Calendar
Thanks for being here while I build this! It’s already becoming a dream come true.
Victoria
Gifts I’d give someone I loved from Central New York
I love a fridge magnet as much as the next pal but if I really love someone and I’m trying to bring them a souvenir, I’m getting way more specific than that (even when I’m on a budget).
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Worth a Look
CNY Book Crawl — 19 independent bookstores are hosting a book crawl together! Stop at any on the list to get your passport and get started on the book crawl → Get the Map
Stone Creek Marcellus — celebrated 1 year being open (and personally I’m celebrating the launch of their summer menu which features Lobster Carbonara… shoutout to Steven and Marissa for bringing that back) → I recommend a reservation
Business Happenings Around Auburn
Three Fifteen Pilates Co. is hosting their grand opening on Sunday (July 12)! Check out the new studio and check out their membership special.
Genesee Social Co. is a new cafe serving up fresh sandwiches, salads, and more.
The Browtique has moved to 144 Genesee Street Ste 104.
All My Friends Books is opening a second location in Skaneateles sometime this summer.
On the Calendar
SUNDAY:
7/12 [Auburn] — Christmas in July: Prison City Pub + Brewery is celebrating and re-releasing a New England IPA “Welcome to the Party Pal” with Santa’s Summer Tiki Hut, live music, Hawaiian shirt contests, and more. More information.
7/12 [Union Springs] — Union Springs Artisan Market at Frontenac Park. Shop artisans, baked goods, and grab a bite from a food truck. Learn more.
THURSDAY:
7/16 [Rochester] — The first-ever Rochester Comedy Festival takes over Comedy @ The Carlson July 16-19 with four days of stand-up, improv, and podcast shows, capped by national headliner Pete Correale. Buy tickets.
FRIDAY:
7/17 [Syracuse] — The St. Patrick's & St. Brigid's Parish Irish Festival takes over Syracuse's Tipperary Hill July 17-18 with Irish food, dancing, food trucks, and live music from The Mere Mortals and the Syracuse Kiltie Pipe Band. This will be so good! Learn more.
SATURDAY:
7/18 [Auburn] — Ice Cream Fundae at the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market. Every week has a different theme but the market is always hosted at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center from 9am-1pm during the summer. Check it out!
7/18 [Rochester] — Rochester Pride marches down South Avenue to Highland Park at 11 a.m., where the 'Enchanted Pride'-themed festival continues with food, games, vendors, and live performances. Love is love!
7/18 [Syracuse] — The Syracuse Mets host Star Wars Day at NBT Bank Stadium. Get your tickets.
7/18 [Canandaigua] — Death Cab for Cutie plays at CMAC. Get your tickets.
LOOKING AHEAD:
7/22 [Weedsport] — Lunkenheimer Craft Brewery and Remi Reads has partnered up for a book club reading The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. It’s a long book so start now! Check it out.