FRIDAY FACTS

 

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On-going Onondaga County Events!

 

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Rarely Done Productions present Falsettoland thru April 20th at CNY Jazz Central. For details, contact the box office at 546-3224 or the website at www.RarelyDone.org.

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The latest production at the Red House Arts Center is the comedy Noises Off which will run thru April 6th. For details, call 315-425-0405 or go to www.TheRedhouse.org.

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Fantastic seasonal fun at Beaver Lake Nature Center includes weekend guided nature walks & Monday bird walks . Call 638-2519 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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CNY Regional Farmers Market is open from 7am to 2pm each Saturday & Sunday (flea market); Market Common shops open daily. For info call 422-8647or www.cnyrma.com.

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Art exhibits at The Warehouse Galleries through May 11 are Rebecca Soderholm: Crescendoe & Benjamin Faga-Authentic Syracuse. Details call 443-6410.

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FRIDAY FACTS

 

All events listed can be found at www.VisitSyracuse.org Page 1 of 8 Courtesy of: Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity 572 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 800-234-4797 www.VisitSyracuse.org

 

On-going Onondaga County Events!

 

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Syracuse Stage presents the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream thru March 31st. For details, contact the box office at 443-3275.

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The District Festival continues at the Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairground’s Empire Theater offering Grey Gardens from Rarely Done Productions; I Remember Mama from Appleseed Productions; & The Full Monty from The Redhouse. For details, call 315-425-0405

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So much fantastic seasonal fun at Beaver Lake Nature Center including Maple Syrup Time thru March! Call 638-2519 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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CNY Regional Farmers Market is open from 7am to 2pm each Saturday & Sunday (flea market); Market Common shops open daily. For info call 422-8647or www.cnyrma.com.

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Onondaga Community College features the Arts Across Campus exhibit Whitney Windows Project by Mike Barletta & David MacDonald Gallery Exhibit. For details call 498-2622.

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IMAX Theater at the MOST is featuring Dolphins, Beavers, Born to be Wild, & Tornado Alley. For details, call 425-9068 or www.most.org.

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FRIDAY FACTS

 

All events listed can be found at www.VisitSyracuse.org Page 1 of 8 Courtesy of: Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity 572 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 800-234-4797 www.VisitSyracuse.org

 

On-going Onondaga County Events!

 

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The Erie Canal Museum presents the 27th Annual Gingerbread Gallery thru January 6, 2013. Call them at 471-0593 or go to their website at www.ErieCanalMuseum.org.

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Come enjoy our beautiful Syracuse weather & partake in Ice Skating in Clinton Square. Open through mid-March (weather permitting). Call 423-0129 for details.

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Onondaga Lake Park presents its annual holiday light spectacular Lights on the Lake evenings thru January 6, 2013. Call 453-6712 or go to www.LightsOnTheLake.com.

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Everson Museum of Art is featuring the following exhibits Prophecy – Peter B. Jones& The Other New York running through January 2013. For details call 474-6064 or check the website at www.Everson.org.

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Syracuse University’s Warehouse Gallery (located in Armory Square) is featuring the exhibit Ecoarttech – wilderness 24/7 through February 9, 2013. For details call 443-6410.

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Syracuse Crunch Hockey is back with great slammin’ action at the War Memorial at Oncenter! Call 435-2121 or go to their website at www.SyracuseCrunch.com for details.

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CNY Regional Farmers Market is open from 7am to 2pm each Saturday & Sunday (flea market); Market Common shops open daily. Call 422-8647 for information.

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The Onondaga Historical Association Museum is currently featuring the exhibits Manifest Destiny and the American West and Last House, Sight Unseen: Stereographs from the OHA Collection, 1850 – 1930& Toys from the Collection For details, call 428-1864 or go to www.CNYHistory.org.

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Highland Forest County Park offers horseback riding each weekend & a wonderful open house on Saturday, Nov. 17th. Call 289-3775 or www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

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IMAX Theater at the MOST is featuring Polar Express, Born to be Wild, & Tornado Alley. Check out their latest exhibit Ice Age: Mammoths & More. For details, call 425-9068 or www.most.org.

 

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Enjoy animal enrichment activities and demonstrations at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Go to their website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call 435-8511 for details.

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Onondaga Community College is featuring a new exhibit Arts Across Campus Exhibit: Whitney Windows Project by Mike Barletta& Onondaga Faculty Art Exhibit. For details, call 498-2622 or check out their website at www.sunyocc.edu.

 

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So much to do at Beaver Lake Nature Center! Enjoy many fantastic seasonal programs – for details, call 638-2519 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

 

FRIDAY FACTS

 

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Continuing thru 1/5/2013

Event:

 

The Art of Ronni-Leigh and Stonehorse Goeman

 

Location: Dalton’s American Decorative Arts, 1931 James Street, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-463-1568

Continuing thru 12/30/2012

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Syracuse Stage presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

 

Location: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-443-3275

Continuing thru 12/31/2012

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Exhibit: Central Library Hosts Works by Lisa Noviasky

 

Location: Robert P. Kinchen Central Library, 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info: 315.435.1834

Continuing thru 12/22/2012

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Play: The Man Who Came To Dinner

 

Location: The Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-885-8960

Continuing thru 12/31/2012

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Exhibit: Grant Dolge

 

Location: Imagine, 38 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles

For More Info: 315-685-6263

Starts: 12/26/2012 Ends: 12/28/2012

Event:

 

Children’s Gingerbread House Workshops

 

Location: Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse

For More Info: 315.471.0593 x10

Starts: 12/29/2012 Ends: 12/29/2012

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Family Holiday Comedy Spectacular

 

Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315.463.9240

Starts: 12/29/2012 Ends: 12/29/2012

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Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Alcorn State

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

 

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Starts: 12/31/2012 Ends: 12/31/2012

Event:

 

40 BeLOW-OUT: New Year’s Eve Party featuring Joe Driscoll

 

Location: Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-470-1835

Starts: 12/31/2012 Ends: 12/31/2012

Event:

 

First Night CNY

 

Location: Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool

For More Info: 315-471-9597

Starts: 12/31/2012 Ends: 12/31/2012

Event:

 

First Night of Funny

 

Location: Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-435-8000

Starts: 12/31/2012 Ends: 12/31/2012

Event:

 

New Year’s Eve Day of Reflection

 

Location: Christ the King Retreat House, 500 Brookford Rd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-446-2680

Starts: 12/31/2012 Ends: 12/31/2012

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Central Connecticut

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/2/2013 Ends: 1/2/2013

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Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Rutgers

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/2/2013 Ends: 1/6/2013

Event:

 

Disney On Ice Celebrate 100 Years of Magic!

 

Location: War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-435-8000

Starts: 1/3/2013 Ends: 1/3/2013

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Trail Tales

 

Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville

For More Info: 315-638-2519

 

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Starts: 1/4/2013 Ends: 2/8/2013

Event:

 

Exhibit: The Molly Project: Focusing on Women & their Families

 

Location: Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-425-0405

Starts: 1/5/2013 Ends: 1/5/2013

Event:

 

Run thru Lights on the Lake

 

Location: Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool

For More Info: 315-453-6712

Starts: 1/6/2013 Ends: 1/6/2013

Event:

 

Bridesworld

 

Location: SRC Arena, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-498-2622

Starts: 1/10/2013 Ends: 1/10/2013

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CTK Conversation Series-Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner & Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, Location: Christ the King Retreat House, 500 Brookford Rd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-446-2680

Starts: 1/10/2013 Ends: 1/13/2013

Event:

 

16th Annual Camping World RV Supershow!

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-803-3193

Starts: 1/11/2013 Ends: 1/13/2013

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New York Sportsman’s Show

 

Location: SRC Arena, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-426-8741

Starts: 1/12/2013 Ends: 1/12/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs Villanova

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/17/2013 Ends: 1/17/2013

Event:

 

Concert: Umphrey’s McGee with special guest Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

 

Location: Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-475-7979

 

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Starts: 1/18/2013 Ends: 1/20/2013

Event:

 

Salt City Winter Antique Show

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 1/21/2013 Ends: 1/21/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Cincinnati

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 1/22/2013 Ends: 2/26/2013

Event:

 

Neil Chowdhury Gallery Exhibit

 

Location: Onondaga Community College, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-498-2787

Starts: 1/24/2013 Ends: 1/24/2013

Event:

 

Yo Gabba Gabba Live! “Get the Sillies Out”

 

Location: Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-435-2121

Starts: 1/25/2013 Ends: 1/25/2013

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Concert: Melinda Wagner

 

Location: Onondaga Community College, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-498-2787

Starts: 1/25/2013 Ends: 1/25/2013

Event:

 

Play: Empanada for a Dream

 

Location: Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-445-4200

Starts: 1/25/2013 Ends: 1/27/2013

Event:

 

New York Sportsman’s Expo

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 1/27/2013 Ends: 1/27/2013

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The Jazzuits Arts @ Assisi

 

Location: Franciscan Church of the Assumption, 812 N. Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-470-1800

 

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Starts: 1/30/2013 Ends: 3/17/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse Stage presents August Wilson’s Two Trains Running

 

Location: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-443-3275

Starts: 1/31/2013 Ends: 2/3/2013

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Concert: Blue Man Group

 

Location: Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-475-7980

Starts: 2/2/2013 Ends: 2/2/2013

Event:

 

CNY BrewFest

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-471-6588

Starts: 2/4/2013 Ends: 2/4/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 2/5/2013 Ends: 2/5/2013

Event:

 

40 Fingers

 

Location: Panasci Family Chapel, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-445-4200

Starts: 2/6/2013 Ends: 7/28/2013

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Exhibit: Love and Marriage (in collaboration with Syracuse Opera)

 

Location: Onondaga Historical Association Museum, 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-428-1864 x312

Starts: 2/8/2013 Ends: 2/8/2013

Event:

 

Excelsior Cornet Band

 

Location: Onondaga Community College, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-498-2787

Starts: 2/8/2013 Ends: 2/8/2013

Event:

 

Harlem Globetrotters

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

 

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Starts: 2/8/2013 Ends: 2/10/2013

Event:

 

Country Folk Art Show

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 2/8/2013 Ends: 2/17/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse Opera presents Sweeney Todd

 

Location: Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-475-5915

Starts: 2/8/2013 Ends: 2/17/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Merchant of Venice

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-476-1835

Starts: 2/9/2013 Ends: 2/9/2013

Event:

 

Fundraiser: Sweet Cabaret

 

Location: Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-422-7218

Starts: 2/9/2013 Ends: 2/9/2013

Event:

 

Sled for RED

 

Location: Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center, 8012 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville

For More Info: 315-475-2430

Starts: 2/10/2013 Ends: 2/10/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. St. John’s

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 2/13/2013 Ends: 2/16/2013

Event:

 

Central New York Boat Show

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 2/15/2013 Ends: 2/17/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse Golf Show

 

Location: SRC Arena, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

For More Info: 315-426-8741

 

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Starts: 2/15/2013 Ends: 5/12/2013

Event:

 

American Moderns, 1910-1960: O’Keeffe to Rockwell

 

Location: Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-474-6064

Starts: 2/16/2013 Ends: 2/16/2013

Event:

 

Concert: Rik Emmett Live

 

Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-470-1910

Starts: 2/19/2013 Ends: 2/19/2013

Event:

 

DJ Tiesto

 

Location: Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-435-8000

Starts: 2/20/2013 Ends: 2/20/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Providence

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 2/21/2013 Ends: 2/23/2013

Event:

 

New York Farm Show

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-487-7711

Starts: 2/23/2013 Ends: 2/23/2013

Event:

 

Concert: Judy Collins

 

Location: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-463-9240

Starts: 2/23/2013 Ends: 2/23/2013

Event:

 

Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Georgetown

 

Location: Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info: 888-366-3849

Starts: 2/28/2013 Ends: 3/3/2013

Event:

 

43rd Annual RV & Camping Show & Sale

 

Location: Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info: 315-487-7711

 

On-going Onondaga County Events!

 

~  Onondaga Lake Park presents its annual light spectacular Lights on the Lake evenings thru January 8, 2012.  Call 453-6712 or go to www.LightsOnTheLake.com for details.

 

~  Outdoor ice skating is open in wonderful Clinton Square, located in downtown Syracuse at S. Salina, W. Genesee & S. Clinton Streets.  Call 423-0129 for details.

 

~  IMAX Movies:   Polar Express, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2, Under the Sea, Mystery of the Great Lakes & T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous are currently showing at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST). Call 425-9068 or www.most.org for specific times and dates.  Visit their new exhibit New York Remembers & DINOMania!

 

~  Enjoy animal enrichment activities and demonstrations at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.     Go to their website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call 435-8511 for details.

 

~   CNY Regional Farmers Market is open from 7am to 2pm each Saturday & Sunday (flea market); Market Common shops open daily.  Call 422-8647 for information.

 

~  Syracuse Crunch Hockey is back with great slammin’ action at the War Memorial at Oncenter!  Call 435-2121 or go to their website at www.SyracuseCrunch.com for details.

 

~  Community Folk Art Center is featuring their latest exhibit African Diasporan Treasures – 40 Years of Community Folk Art Center continuting through December 10^th.  For details, call 442-2230 or visit the website at www.CommunityFolkArtCenter.org.

 

~  Highland Forest County Park is a great place to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage!  For details,  call 683-5550 or go to www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

 

~  Everson Museum of Art is featuring several exciting exhibits:  From Here to There: Alec Soth’s America, Art Full Yoga, Margie Hughto: A Fired Landscap3 & IÃ’igo Manglano-Ovalle, Always After (the Glass House).  Call 474-6064 or visit the website at www.Everson.org for details.

 

~  The Erie Canal Museum is featuring its wonderful annual Gingerbread Gallery thru January 8th.  For details, call 471-0593 or visit the website at www.ErieCanalMuseum.org for details.

 

~  Spaghetti Warehouse features Acme Mystery Dinner Theater  on Thursday evenings and Magic Circle Children’s Theater on Saturdays about noon.  Call 475-1807 for details.

 

~  The Central Library at the Galleries is featuring the various art exhibits & programs to explore.  For more information call 435-1834 or visit the website at www.onlib.org for details.

 

 

Continuing thru 12/28/2011

Event:     Wednesday Night Walk Up Radio

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

 

Continuing thru 12/24/2011

Event:     Art Mart 2011

Location:  Atrium at City Hall Commons, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-243-6359 or 637-6562

 

Continuing thru 1/22/2012

Event:     Sources and Structures: The Art of Robert Stackhouse

Location:  SUArt Galleries, Syracuse University, College Place, Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-443-4097

 

Continuing thru 12/24/2011

Event:     Annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles!

Location:  Genesee, Jordan and Fennell Streets, 20 Genesee Street, Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-0552

 

Continuing thru 12/31/2011

Event:     Syracuse Stage Presents: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe

Location:  Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-443-3275

 

Continuing thru 12/17/2011

Event:     Armory Square Holiday Program

Location:  Armory Square, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-422-8284

 

Continuing thru 12/17/2011

Event:     Holiday Tea/Entertainment at the Jefferson Clinton Hotel

Location:  Jefferson Clinton Hotel, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-428-9205

 

Continuing thru 12/3/2011

Event:     Great Estate Road Show

Location:  Crowne Plaza, 701 East Genesee Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  1-888-537-8283

 

Continuing thru 1/8/2012

Event:     Sculpture Club Exhibition

Location:  XL Projects, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-442-2542

 

Starts:  12/1/2011         Ends: 12/4/2011

Event:     Johnny Rizzo & Chris Dubail Live at Wise Guys

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

 

Starts:  12/1/2011         Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     Play:  The Red House & Hillside Family Center present “The Wiz”

Location:  Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-425-0405

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/2/2011

Event:     Concert:  Celtic Thunder Christmas

Location:  Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-475-7979

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/2/2011

Event:     Downtown Writer’s Center Presents: novelist DANA SPIOTTA

Location:  YMCA of Downtown Syracuse, 340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-474-6851

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/2/2011

Event:     Gifted – Skaneateles Artisans First Friday Art Night

Location:  The Old Stone Mill, 3 Fennell Street (lower), Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-8580

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/2/2011

Event:     Opening reception for Gifts for the Home

Location:  Imagine, 38 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-6263

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/2/2011

Event:     Skaneateles Sings

Location:  Skaneateles Library, 22 Jordan St., Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-0552

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/3/2011

Event:     Syracuse City Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Location:  Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-487-4879

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/4/2011

Event:     Annual Syracuse Holiday Crafts Spectacular

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-487-7711

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     Rarely Done Productions Presents: Judy’s Scary Little Christmas

Location:  Jazz Central, 441 East Washington St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-422-8284

 

Starts:  12/2/2011         Ends: 12/11/2011

Event:     Holiday Festival of Trees

Location:  Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Boulevard East, DeWitt

For More Info:  315-474-6064

 

Starts:  12/3/2011         Ends: 12/4/2011

Event:     Demos at Dickens – Skaneateles Artisans

Location:  The Old Stone Mill, 3 Fennell Street, Lower, Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-8580

 

Starts:  12/3/2011         Ends: 12/4/2011

Event:     41st annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival

Location:  Nottingham High School, 3100 East Genesee St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-472-5478

 

Starts:  12/3/2011         Ends: 12/17/2011

Event:     Armory Square Historic Horse-drawn Trolley Tours

Location:  Armory Square, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-428-9205

 

Starts:  12/3/2011         Ends: 12/18/2011

Event:     Breakfast with Santa (reservations required)

Location:  Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-8511 x113

 

Starts:  12/4/2011         Ends: 12/4/2011

Event:     Creature Feature

Location:  Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-8511

 

Starts:  12/4/2011         Ends: 12/4/2011

Event:     Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Location:  Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-475-7979

 

Starts:  12/6/2011         Ends: 12/6/2011

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Marshall

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  12/7/2011         Ends: 12/7/2011

Event:     Landmarks of New York Presentation

Location:  Onondaga Historical Association Museum, 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-428-1864

 

Starts:  12/8/2011         Ends: 12/11/2011

Event:     Paul Bond & Joe Currie Live at Wise Guys

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

 

Starts:  12/8/2011         Ends: 12/15/2011

Event:     Ladies & Gents Shopping Night in Skaneateles

Location:  Genesee, Jordan & Fennell Streets in Skaneateles, 22 Jordan Street, Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-0052

 

Starts:  12/9/2011         Ends: 12/9/2011

Event:     Comedian Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

Location:  War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-2121

 

Starts:  12/9/2011         Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     Play:  Birth of a King (produced by Dr. Joan Hillsman)

Location:  Community Folk Art Center, 805 E Genesee St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-442-2230

 

Starts:  12/9/2011         Ends: 12/11/2011

Event:     Sugar and Spice and ALL Things Nice! Holiday Show

Location:  Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Boulevard E, Syracuse

For More Info:  518-491-1130

 

Starts:  12/10/2011       Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     Christmas Pie: Noel Sing We

Location:  United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville

For More Info:  315-637-3899

 

Starts:  12/10/2011       Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     NYS Indoor Go-Kart Racing Championship

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-676-1061

 

Starts:  12/10/2011       Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     Open House at the Skaneateles Historical Society’s Museum at The Creamery

Location:  The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum Street, Skaneateles

For More Info:  315-685-0552

 

Starts:  12/10/2011       Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. George Washington

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  12/10/2011       Ends: 12/10/2011

Event:     The Adventures of Rudolph

Location:  Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-476-7372

 

Starts:  12/11/2011       Ends: 12/11/2011

Event:     A Christmas Pie: Noel Sing We

Location:  Liverpool United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool

For More Info:  315-637-3899

 

Starts:  12/11/2011       Ends: 12/11/2011

Event:     Handel’s “Messiah”

Location:  Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-476-7372

 

Starts:  12/11/2011       Ends: 12/11/2011

Event:     Holiday Fun with the Central New York Bluegrass Association

Location:  American Legion, 13 East Main St, Marcellus

For More Info:  315-572-2247

 

Starts:  12/13/2011       Ends: 12/13/2011

Event:     Film:  Unsung Heroes Film Series “Sister Helen”

Location:  Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-425-0405

 

Starts:  12/15/2011       Ends: 12/15/2011

Event:     Elisabeth Meyer Artist Lecture

Location:  The Warehouse, Room 004, 350 W Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-443-6450

 

Starts:  12/15/2011       Ends: 12/16/2011

Event:     Red Light Series Holiday Drag Show

Location:  Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-425-0405

 

Starts:  12/18/2011       Ends: 12/18/2011

Event:     Holiday Pops Symphony Syracuse

Location:  Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-476-7372

 

Starts:  12/20/2011       Ends: 12/20/2011

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  12/22/2011       Ends: 12/22/2011

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Tulane

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  12/28/2011       Ends: 12/28/2011

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Seton Hall

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  12/31/2011       Ends: 12/31/2011

Event:     New Years Eve with Paul Venier Live at Wise Guys

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

 

Starts:  1/7/2012           Ends: 1/7/2012

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Marquette

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  1/14/2012         Ends: 1/14/2012

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Providence

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  1/16/2012         Ends: 1/16/2012

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. Pittsburgh

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  1/21/2012         Ends: 1/22/2012

Event:     Salt City Winter Antique Show

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-487-7711

 

Starts:  1/28/2012         Ends: 1/28/2012

Event:     Syracuse University Men’s Basketball vs. West Virginia

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  888-366-3849

 

Starts:  1/29/2012         Ends: 1/29/2012

Event:     Collectorsfest Sports Memorabilia Show

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-487-7711

 

Baltimore Woods Onondaga County, Skaneateles, Marcellus Spring

Calendar of Events and activities MAY 2011

1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 Weekend Wildflower Walks 2-3pm

BWNC’s premier woodland wildflower garden is a local treasure. Join caretaker Audrey Loewer for a pleasant walk through one of the wonders of spring. Each week new species will bloom, and Audrey will reveal their past and present medicinal and culinary uses. The garden is handicap accessible; please call ahead if you need assistance. Donations appreciated.

Attached photo: Trillium grandiflorum courtesy of Tom Meier copyright 2008

4 Birding Series: Identifying and Understanding Raptors 7-8:30pm Take a closer look at raptors, including species ID, behavior, and migration patterns. Onondaga Audubon’s Gerry Smith will share his impressive wealth of knowledge and experiences monitoring raptors at Derby Hill. Join him for the Derby Hill Field Trip on May 7th. $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Lecture & Field Trip Package: $20 members; $30 nonmembers.

Attached photo: Coopers Hawk courtesy of Tom Meier copyright 2008

5 Star Party: Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 8:30-10:30

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, resulting from dust left over from Halley’s Comet, should be a treat. Saturn and the spring Milky Way will not disappoint either! Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you want to lie back and watch for meteors. Back-up date: May 6. $5 for members; $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family.

7 Habitat Gardening Series with Janet Allen: Gardening for Monarchs and Other Butterflies 2-3:30pm

Do you see as many butterflies as you did in the past? Most people’s favorite butterfly, the monarch, is beautiful and has a fascinating life history, but it’s facing great challenges to its survival. Other previously common butterflies are also at risk. Learn how to create a Monarch Waystation to help the monarch butterfly, and how you can provide for the needs of other butterflies, too. $5 for members; $8 for nonmembers.

7 Bird Field Trip: Raptors at Derby Hill 8:30am-1pm Test your raptor ID skills at Derby Hill. This exposed hilltop lies directly in the path of a major raptor migration route, and on a good day you can see hundreds of these magnificent birds. Gerry Smith will be on hand to offer ID tips and provide insight into the ongoing raptor monitoring project. Meet at Baltimore Woods at 7am to carpool, or meet at Derby Hill at 8am. $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Lecture & Field Trip Package: $20 members; $30 nonmembers.

8 Mother’s Day Garden Tour and Art Exhibit and Sale at Sycamore Hill Gardens 11am-4pm

Invest in some family time, bring Mom out to enjoy over 30 acres of landscaped gardens and ponds with over 500,000 flowering bulbs, 700 flowering trees and shrubs. Browse the art exhibit for unique pieces of art to treasure. Take the color and joy of the garden home with you— hanging baskets will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Tickets for the garden tour are $5 through May 1st; $10 after May 1st and at gate. Visit www.baltimorewoods.com for complete information and ticket sale locations.

attached photo: Sycamore Hill Gardens courtesy of Karen Hanford copyright 2009

10 Keep it Natural: Birds and Beavers 10:30-11:30am

Join a naturalist on a favorite spring outing along the Griffith’s Trail in search of migrant birds and resident beavers. The altered landscape of the flats should bring some interesting finds! $5 for members; $8 for nonmembers.

11 Birding Series: Kick It Up a Notch: Calls, Behavior, Warblers 7 – 8:30pm This last program in our birding series will introduce you to more advanced topics, including identifying bird calls, using behavior as an ID tool, and the excitingly daunting world of warblers. The follow up field trip (May 14) will give us a chance to spot warblers during peak migration. $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Lecture & Field Trip Package: $20 members; $30 nonmembers.

14 Birding Field Trip: Local Hot Spots II 8-11am CNY is blessed with excellent birding opportunities. Join BWNC and Onondaga Audubon on this day trip to explore some great local hot spots. This trip will reinforce bird call and warbler ID. Meet at Baltimore Woods. $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Lecture & Field Trip Package: $20 members; $30 nonmembers.

14 Habitat Gardening Series with Janet Allen: Our Future Flies on the Wings of Pollinators 2-3:30pm

Did you know that pollinators are responsible for one of every three bites of food we eat – and that these pollinators are at risk? The world has been buzzing with news of the honey bees’ Colony Collapse Disorder, but other pollinators are in trouble, too. Learn about the importance of pollination in our own gardens and beyond, and about the challenges bees face. And learn the simple steps you can take in your own yard to help these useful creatures–and to enjoy the busy-ness and buzziness they can bring to your yard! $5 for members; $8 for nonmembers.

14 Members Only Plant and Herb Sale at Baltimore Woods 4-7pm and

15 Plant and Herb Sale at Baltimore Woods 10am -3pm open to the public.

Come to The Woods to outfit your spring garden. Native plants and perennials, herbs, shrubs and hanging baskets will be available for purchase. Gardening experts are on hand to answer your questions. Win the raffles, snack in the café, browse gently-used garden related items in the “gardenage” garage sale.
Free parking , no admission charge. Event held rain or shine!

16 Nature’s Little Explorers: Attracting Woodland Fairies 10-11am
Through folklore and observation explorers experience the forest first-hand. The highly imaginative mind of the explorer is used as a stepping stone to the investigation of the living and non-living world of a woodland forest. Explorers can come to their own conclusions regarding the existence of woodland fairies, whose sole purpose it is said is to protect the plants and animals of Baltimore Woods.

Join Baltimore Woods in fun and discovery as we follow the Growing Up Wild curriculum, along with Baltimore Woods’ original programming, to learn about the natural world around us.
Children and parents will be guided through exploration and discovery of the natural world all around us.Programs are for children 3-5 years old. Registration is required.
Cost per explorer: $8 members; $12 nonmembers.

16 Home School Expeditions: Photosynthesis Phun (grades 1-3) 1-2pm
Learn about adaptations plants have that allow them to survive and thrive in Central New York. Using visual presentations and hands-on games and activities, students will learn how plants make energy to live and reproduce.
Join Baltimore Woods as we learn about science and the natural world right here in Central New York in this hour-long program for our home school audience. Students discover the wonder and excitement of science in the great outdoors.
Registration is required. Cost per student: $8 for members; $12 for non-members

21 Habitat Gardening Series with Janet Allen: Creating a Bird Friendly Yard 2-3:30pm

Do you enjoy watching birds in your yard? Learn some interesting facts about some of CNY’s favorite backyard birds, such as the hummingbird, chickadee, and others. Learn how to enhance your yard so it appeals to even more birds, and how you can help conserve birds beyond your own yard. $5 for members; $8 for nonmembers.

28 Habitat Gardening Series with Janet Allen: “Green” Your Yard 2-3:30pm

You can help create a healthy planet by using earth-friendly landscaping and gardening practices right in your own yard. Find out how to reduce the size of your lawn and care for the remaining lawn in an earth-friendly way. Learn about composting – both indoors and outside, about water conservation, and about many other ways you can truly green-up your yard and the planet.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108
Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sundays.
The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk.

Baltimore Woods Nature in the City brings authentic natural science learning to K-6 grade urban school children. Supported by the Syracuse City School District and corporate sponsors, tied to the Syracuse City School District curriculum and New York State Science Standards, lesson content supports teachers while directly impacting students. Holding programs in parks and neighborhood green spaces as well as the classroom, students’ earliest learning experiences in the sciences are relevant, meaningful and fun.
Visit www.baltimorewoods.org for more information.

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Thea Reidy
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
4007 Bishop Hill Road, P.O. Box 133
Marcellus, NY 13108
315 673-1350 office; 315 247-7904 cell
www.baltimorewoods.org
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