Library to host presentation on the history of Rochester Shoe Stores
The Cazenovia Public Library will host a presentation on the book ‘The Smell of Leather,’ by Mel and Mady Rubenstein, on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.
The book tells the story of Rochester Shoe Stores — a long-time family-owned Syracuse business (1906-1996) — and the people and places it touched.
Discussion will center on people like Mayor William Walsh, Ernie Davis, Dolph Schayes, Jean Daugherty, Lester Norcross (President of the Syracuse Savings Bank), and Irwin Schultz (Chamber of Commerce), and places and events like the Erie Canal, Hotel Syracuse, Shoes for Poland, the Elmcrest Children’s Center, early days of television, New York State Fair, the Blue Laws, and Simple Simon.
Mel Rubenstein was born in Syracuse. He is a graduate of Syracuse University and a long-time Manlius resident.
After serving in the military, he became the third generation in his family business, Rochester Shoe Stores.
After retiring, Mel wrote four books, which his wife, Madeline, produced into Power Point format. These Power Points have been presented at numerous venues in the CNY area.
The Smell of Leather presentation will be held in the library Community Room. Light refreshments will be served.
All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information, call 315-655-9322 or visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.
Cazenovia Public Library to host the 22nd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screenings
Join over 100,000 film enthusiasts from across the globe for the 22nd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival — a weeklong contest (Sept. 26 through Oct. 6) that allows the audience to choose the winners.
The Cazenovia Public Library will screen the ten finalists on Friday, Sept. 27 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room.
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival salutes the creative talents of both the actors on screen and the directors behind the camera. The festival made its debut in 1998 when sixteen short films were projected onto the side of a truck on Little Italy’s Mulberry Street in New York City. It has since grown into a worldwide phenomenon.
This year, the finalists represent the best of 1250 submissions from 70 countries.
During the screening events, audience members at each viewing venue will be handed voting cards and asked to cast their ballots for their single favorite film and their favorite actor/actress. The votes will be tallied at each location and sent to the MANHATTAN SHORT Headquarters. The winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 7 at manhattanshort.com.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library.
All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information, call 315-655-9322 or visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.
Library to hold family pumpkin painting event
This fall, the Cazenovia Public Library will celebrate the change of seasons with a family pumpkin painting event on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The hands-on program is presented in association with the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Fall Festival.
During the fun and creative program, children and their families will have the opportunity to select and decorate their own pumpkins. All materials will be provided. Children’s Program Coordinator Jenna Wright Martin will lead the activities in the library’s Community Room.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information, call 315-655-9322 or visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.
