Know anyone near Utica?

[lillibet]

I just got this message from a friend:

Hello my friends - I am writing with an unusual request -- help me
find some people to meet in upstate NY! Any connection you might have
to properly located real life person(s) would be extremely welcome.

Here's the scenario: My older brother Serge, a 39-year-old dentist,
moved to Clinton NY (kind of near Utica) about a year ago. He works
all the time and doesn't know anybody. BUT - he's a really, really
great cook. And pretty entertaining during dinner, as am I. : )

I am going up there the weekend before Thanksgiving. I had this idea
we could throw a dinner party on Saturday night, Nov. 17. But I need
to find some people to invite - preferably people who know someone I
know, or something close to it. Do you know anyone? Anyone who might
know anyone? Maybe an artist or a musician, or a faculty member at
Hamilton or one of the other area colleges. Married (great, we can get
*two* people), single, male, female, whatever. Just need to find some
interesting folks, 25-65ish, who like to eat, drink and be merry and
would enjoy a dinner party. (any potential for making friends with my
brother is a bonus but not required)

Any leads gratefully appreciated.

Since my Upstate connections are all in the Albany area, I can't help, but if you know anyone out that way who might enjoy meeting some cool people, let me know and I'll be happy to pass along contact info.

Comments

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

Ironically, I spent the first 5 years of my life in Utica (was born in New Hartford). There's even a family burial plot there. But since I moved out of there in kindergarten, I can't say I know anyone there now except very aged relatives.

cthulia has roots there and might know some folks. ladylonglocks is in New Paltz (I think) and wren13 knows folks there as well. Maybe ping them?

[bex77]

Chris and Wendy's new place in Canastota is about 25 miles away. They're great fun...let me know if you want their email.

[lillibet.livejournal.com]

Yes, please! They seem like just the kind of people who might accept a dinner invitation from people they don't know :)