New businesses in the Cayuga County area will be featured at the Schweinfurth Art Center's annual Perfect Pairings fundraiser, which takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.
The tasting event will include beer by Next Chapter Brewpub, of Auburn, coffee served by Octane Social House, of Auburn, chocolates by Gretchen's Confections, of Auburn, and cake by the Cake Shop CNY, of Skaneateles. Next Chapter and the Cake Shop have opened within the last year, and Octane Social House and Gretchen's Confections plan to open in the near future.
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There will also be tastings from Bistro Gusto Italiano, Gilda's, Prison City Pub & Brewery, Beak & Skiff Distillery, 4 Tin Fish Farm, Toro Run Winery, Owera Vineyards, the Inns of Aurora and the Hilton Garden Inn.Â
Performing live at the event will be the string band Old Rope Factory. Attendees will be able to preview the art center's annual "Quilts=Art=Quilts" exhibit, which will be in the middle of installation. And a silent auction will include a dozen prizes, including one-on-one art classes, hand-on metalworking at Unite Two Design and more.
Tickets are $45 for Schweinfurth members and $50 for nonmembers. Four-packs are $160, and IGNITE members can purchase two tickets for $50.
For more information, visit or call (315) 255-1553.
