Auburn native releases first novel
Auburn native Mark Knight has written his first fictional novel, “Dead Link,” which is a thriller about two FBI agents in a technological hunt to catch a serial killer. The complex world of computer communications, software and data are the keys to the killer's identity, but his ability to circumnavigate FBI tactics and manipulate firewalls, servers and communications constantly hamper the FBIs chances to catch him.
“Dead Link” will be published through Publish America. A softcover copy is $19.95 and is available for sale at www.publishamerica.com.
State art exhibit to open Saturday
An annual juried exhibit featuring New York state artists, “Made in NY 2007,” will open Saturday, June 30, at the Schweinfurth Art Center, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.
The exhibit features 83 works of art by 69 artists including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, multi-media installations and more. The exhibit will be on view through Aug. 25 and will kick off with a full day of arts and cultural programs at the Made in NY Summer Arts Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 1.
The 2007 Made in NY jurors were Michael A. Sickler of Syracuse University and Buzz Spector of Cornell University. The pair reviewed more than 550 works of art by 295 artists.
Suggested admission is $3 for adults; children under 12 and members are free.
Auburn Players seeking short plays
The Auburn Players Second Stage is calling for original 10- to 15-minute plays for consideration for the Central New York Short Play Festival.
Material must be original work of the submitting playwright with four or less characters and set in one location. Entrees must be appropriate for all ages and be postmarked by June 30. Amateur and professional playwrights are welcome.
For a submission form and more information, call 253-4315 or e-mail bourke@kenlark.com. Please leave how you would like to receive the form, either by mail or e-mail. There will be a $5 readers' fee for each play submitted. There is no limit to the number each author may submit, and plays will be chosen and author notified by July 27. The festival will then be held at the Auburn Public Theater in October.
Gettysburg drama on stage at Morgan
Tales of Gettysburg, including little known stories and anecdotes, both humorous and somber, is the topic of a talk by Charlie Snyder, Elderhostel instructor and Civil War buff, to be presented at the Morgan Opera House from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1. This is a free program though donations are appreciated.
The Morgan Opera House is located on the second floor of the Aurora Free Library, 330 Main St. (Route 90) in downtown Aurora.
7-7-7 wedding fever hitting The Citizen
Do you know of a couple tying the knot July 7, 2007 - otherwise known as the biggest wedding date of the year? Do you have a funny nuptial story of your own or maybe advice for the happy couples once the honeymoon is over?
We want to hear your stories and ideas so they may be included in our seven-day countdown to 7-7-7. Contact Lake Life editor Ashley Hanry by sending a e-mail to citizenfeatures@lee.net or a letter to 25 Dill St., Auburn NY 13021 with a 300 words or less anecdote or story idea.
- From staff reports
“Dead Link” will be published through Publish America. A softcover copy is $19.95 and is available for sale at www.publishamerica.com.
State art exhibit to open Saturday
An annual juried exhibit featuring New York state artists, “Made in NY 2007,” will open Saturday, June 30, at the Schweinfurth Art Center, 203 Genesee St., Auburn.
The exhibit features 83 works of art by 69 artists including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, multi-media installations and more. The exhibit will be on view through Aug. 25 and will kick off with a full day of arts and cultural programs at the Made in NY Summer Arts Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 1.
The 2007 Made in NY jurors were Michael A. Sickler of Syracuse University and Buzz Spector of Cornell University. The pair reviewed more than 550 works of art by 295 artists.
Suggested admission is $3 for adults; children under 12 and members are free.
Auburn Players seeking short plays
The Auburn Players Second Stage is calling for original 10- to 15-minute plays for consideration for the Central New York Short Play Festival.
Material must be original work of the submitting playwright with four or less characters and set in one location. Entrees must be appropriate for all ages and be postmarked by June 30. Amateur and professional playwrights are welcome.
For a submission form and more information, call 253-4315 or e-mail bourke@kenlark.com. Please leave how you would like to receive the form, either by mail or e-mail. There will be a $5 readers' fee for each play submitted. There is no limit to the number each author may submit, and plays will be chosen and author notified by July 27. The festival will then be held at the Auburn Public Theater in October.
Gettysburg drama on stage at Morgan
Tales of Gettysburg, including little known stories and anecdotes, both humorous and somber, is the topic of a talk by Charlie Snyder, Elderhostel instructor and Civil War buff, to be presented at the Morgan Opera House from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1. This is a free program though donations are appreciated.
The Morgan Opera House is located on the second floor of the Aurora Free Library, 330 Main St. (Route 90) in downtown Aurora.
7-7-7 wedding fever hitting The Citizen
Do you know of a couple tying the knot July 7, 2007 - otherwise known as the biggest wedding date of the year? Do you have a funny nuptial story of your own or maybe advice for the happy couples once the honeymoon is over?
We want to hear your stories and ideas so they may be included in our seven-day countdown to 7-7-7. Contact Lake Life editor Ashley Hanry by sending a e-mail to citizenfeatures@lee.net or a letter to 25 Dill St., Auburn NY 13021 with a 300 words or less anecdote or story idea.
- From staff reports
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