The Silo stages first snow sculpturing contest this weekend
COVENTRY – Gary Kurz hopes next week he’ll look out his restaurant’s large picture windows and see snow sculptures in all shapes and sizes.
“I’m not an artist, but I’ve always loved sculptures,” said Kurz, who owns The Silo Restaurant, 203 Moran Road in the Town of Coventry.
This weekend, he and his staff will host a two-day Snow Sculpturing contest on the grounds of the fine-dining establishment, known for its idyllic country setting.
According to Kurz, teams can consist of one to ten people. Those interested are encouraged to register in advance by calling the Silo at 656-4377, although walk-ins will be welcome.
There is no entry fee, but each team is encouraged to bring a donation of either cash or non-perishable food items for the Greene Food Pantry, operated by the Greene Council of Churches.
“I’m going to let people choose their own space,” the restaurant owner said, and there will be no restrictions on the size of a sculpture.
Teams will have from 9 a.m. to dark on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday to complete their creations.
Judging will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday. New York State Senator Tom Libous and Evening Sun Reporter Melissa Stagnaro will serve as judges.
The first place team will be awarded a $100 cash prize. Second and third place teams will receive both a $50 gift certificate from the Silo and a $25 gift card from Nathanael Greene’s Publick House.
Hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee will be available for all who participate, courtesy of the Silo.
“I would just love to see a bunch of people having a great time out there,” Kurz said.
The Coventry restaurateur said he has gotten great feedback on the event so far.
“If it works out, maybe we can make it an yearly thing,” he said.
Participants will supply the creativity; the Silo, the refreshments. As for the fluffy white stuff from which the sculptures will be created, that’s up to Mother Nature. But Kurz isn’t worried.
“We’ve got a lot of snow,” he said, adding that would-be participants shouldn’t be deterred by the forecast for the next few days, which is predicting temperatures in the mid to upper 40’s by week’s end. The warmer weather will only improve the snow sculpturing conditions by softening the snow already on the ground, he explained.
For more information or to register, call the Silo at 656-4377. Information can also be found on The Silo Restaurant’s Facebook fan page.
“I’m not an artist, but I’ve always loved sculptures,” said Kurz, who owns The Silo Restaurant, 203 Moran Road in the Town of Coventry.
This weekend, he and his staff will host a two-day Snow Sculpturing contest on the grounds of the fine-dining establishment, known for its idyllic country setting.
According to Kurz, teams can consist of one to ten people. Those interested are encouraged to register in advance by calling the Silo at 656-4377, although walk-ins will be welcome.
There is no entry fee, but each team is encouraged to bring a donation of either cash or non-perishable food items for the Greene Food Pantry, operated by the Greene Council of Churches.
“I’m going to let people choose their own space,” the restaurant owner said, and there will be no restrictions on the size of a sculpture.
Teams will have from 9 a.m. to dark on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday to complete their creations.
Judging will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday. New York State Senator Tom Libous and Evening Sun Reporter Melissa Stagnaro will serve as judges.
The first place team will be awarded a $100 cash prize. Second and third place teams will receive both a $50 gift certificate from the Silo and a $25 gift card from Nathanael Greene’s Publick House.
Hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee will be available for all who participate, courtesy of the Silo.
“I would just love to see a bunch of people having a great time out there,” Kurz said.
The Coventry restaurateur said he has gotten great feedback on the event so far.
“If it works out, maybe we can make it an yearly thing,” he said.
Participants will supply the creativity; the Silo, the refreshments. As for the fluffy white stuff from which the sculptures will be created, that’s up to Mother Nature. But Kurz isn’t worried.
“We’ve got a lot of snow,” he said, adding that would-be participants shouldn’t be deterred by the forecast for the next few days, which is predicting temperatures in the mid to upper 40’s by week’s end. The warmer weather will only improve the snow sculpturing conditions by softening the snow already on the ground, he explained.
For more information or to register, call the Silo at 656-4377. Information can also be found on The Silo Restaurant’s Facebook fan page.
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