by Dave Rochelle | Sep 13, 2014 | Area Fun!, Food & Drink, Misc
When the sign first went up for the new place at 74 E. Market Street, we speculated on the meaning of the name Volo. ?Anyone who attended the grand opening last Friday would have a hard time arguing against the Urban Dictionary’s top definition: “a hot...
by Dave Rochelle | Aug 19, 2014 | Area Fun!, Best of Corning, Misc, Uncategorized
I know what you’re thinking (because I kinda was), “In the information age, when just about every bit of world knowledge is only fingertips away on my (insert device of choice here)? what could I possibly need anymore at a public library?” ?Before...
by Sean Lukasik | Jul 24, 2014 | Area Fun!, Community Voices, Food & Drink, Local Arts, Townie Turned Tourist
Parking in Corning has its limitations and frustrations, but one thing is for sure: when you’re parked on Market Street, you get two hours before needing to move to the next zone. I’ve always wondered what a visitor or tourist is able to accomplish in that...
by Amelia Harnas | Jun 21, 2014 | Area Fun!, Local Trips, Parks and Rec, Townie Turned Tourist
Thinking back to my childhood, I believe the first time I ever went to Harris Hill was for the birthday party of the first friend I ever made at school. I think we were maybe 8 or 9 years old. I remember other kids being astonished that I?d never been there before,...
by Dave Rochelle | Jun 14, 2014 | Area Fun!, Best of Corning, Local Arts, Misc, Parks and Rec, Uncategorized
Alleys are pretty utilitarian places. ?Take your typical Market Street block. ?If the Market Street side is the pretty face, then the alley is the? well, let’s leave it at this: the best you might be able to say about a typical alley is that it provides a place...
by Maria Strinni | Jun 12, 2014 | Area Fun!, Local Arts
If Corning artist Amelia Harnas ever happens to help you with cleaning your office, home or car (AKA “fixing your hoarding problem”), rest assured your precious sentimental valuables (AKA “your ?junk”) won’t meet their demise in the...