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EXPLORE CNY events
There’s a lot to do in CNY this winter
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Sunday, Dec. 27, Saturday, Jan 23, Friday, Feb. 19 Moonlight Snowshoe
7 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Meet near the boathouse for a moonlight snowshoe around the lake trails. If there is no snow there will be a moonlight hike instead. This event is free. Registration is required only if you need to borrow snowshoes. Supplies are limited; 637-6111.
Thursday, Dec. 31 Noon Year’s Eve
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse; rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Ring in the “noon” year with entertainment, games, crafts, a dance party and more. It’s an authentic New Year’s Eve celebration that keeps bed time in mind, complete with ball drop and sparkling juice toast at noon. Free with paid zoo admission and for zoo members.
Friday, Jan. 1 Second Annual Resolution 5K Run/Walk 11 a.m. start at Clift Park across
from the Skaneateles Sherwood Inn; : skaneateleslion@ gmail.com, skanlions.com. Same day registration at Sherwood Inn Pre-register: by Dec. 28 to receive Woolly Hat. Chili and refreshments to follow. $35.
Friday, Jan. 22 Syracuse Chiefs 2016 Hot Stove Baseball Dinner
6–10 p.m., The Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St., Syracuse; syracuse.chiefs.milb.com. Includes, dinner, a silent auction to raise money for the Syracuse Chiefs Charitable Foundation, and special guest speakers.
Sunday, Jan. 24 Sled dog presentation
Noon, Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville; 637-6111. Come to the park office to see a presentation with sled dogs from Run By Dogs LLC. Interact and learn about the dogs and sled equipment. Dress for the weather as some of the presentation will be outdoors. Rides are available by reservation only. There is limited availability and Continued on page 3
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Friday–Sunday, Jan. 29-31 New York Sportsman’s Expo
Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse; newyorksportsmansexpo. com. With national celebrities, show features and targeted exhibitors, the expo presents industry leading products, services and travel catering to the sportsman and outdoor enthusiast. Adults $10; seniors 65-plus $7; police, fire, military $7 with proper ID; Children ages 6-12 $5, Ages 5 and under free.
Sunday, Jan. 31 Vintage Snowmobile Show and Chicken BBQ
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Owen Orchards, 8174 Grant Ave., Weedsport; weedsportwinterwanderers.com. Chicken will be served at noon until it’s gone, $9 a dinner. A raffle for a new ATV, snowmobile or cash will be held.
Tuesday–Thursday, Feb. 9-11 “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; nacentertainment.com. Famous Artist Broadway Theater Series presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Ticket prices vary.
Saturday, Feb. 13 Wicked Divas
7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Symphoria presents an evening of showstoppers from the world of Broadway, opera and pop featuring Elphaba
and Glinda from the Broadway production of “Wicked.” Ticket prices vary, 18 and under free.
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Watch the animals receive special Valentine treats and heart-shaped items throughout the day as part of the zoo’s enrichment program. Free with zoo admission.
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Beat the winter blues with a visit to the zoo! Enjoy animal demonstrations and meet the keeper sessions for a chance to learn what happens “behind the scenes.” Free with zoo admission.
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Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks. com, 638-2519. During school vacation there will be guided snowshoe walks and critter talks daily for families and individuals. Walk down one of the Nature Center’s trails tracking winter wildlife. Learn about beaver, turtles, hawks or other wildlife in the visitor center. Free with center admission. Program is as follows: 10 a.m. – Try Snowshoeing – Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. – Snow Sculptures – Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. – Build a Snow Cave – Friday; 1:30 p.m. – Creature Feature – Monday-Friday; and 2 p.m. - Snowshoeing - Monday – Friday.
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Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519, onondagacountyparks. com, 638-2519. Calling all third, fourth and fifth graders: This camp is filled with nature-related activities, crafts and games. Beat the winter Continued on page 4
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rides will cost $5 per person for a three- to four-minute ride. If it is raining or there are dangerous conditions the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 31.
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EXPLORE CNY events blues with fun-packed indoor and outdoor adventures. Cost is $30 per day and advance registration is required; Register for just one day or all four.
Saturday, Feb. 20 Moonlight Ski
6–9 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Meet at the tent off the West Beach Parking lot any time between 6 and 9 p.m. for a moonlit cross country ski. A cross country ski loop will be lit by tiki torches. Check in and check out at the tent but take the trail at your own pace. Skis are not supplied or available to rent. Free.
Friday, Feb. 26 Winter Stars
Park, Fayetteville. Come to the park office to see the winter skies at their finest. The area around the constellation of Orion has more bright stars, nebulae and clusters than any other part of the sky. The planet Jupiter will be in good view as well. If cloudy, rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27.
Sunday, March 6 “Winter Songs”
Tuesdays–Thursdays, March 1- 3 “Annie”
Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Learn about making maple syrup, with a schedule as follows: Noon-1 p.m. - Learn about the Maple Syrup making process near the old administration building. 1-2 p.m. - Go on a guided tree identification hike and see different styles of taps in action. 2-2:30 p.m. - Enjoy maple treats and hot beverages. If weather conditions are poor reschedule date is Sunday, March 13. Free.
7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; nacentertainment. com. Famous Artist Broadway Theater Series presents a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Ticket prices vary.
7:30–9:30 p.m., Green Lakes State
Location: 2 p.m., Marcellus Free Library, 32 Maple St., Marcellus; masterworkscny.org, 702-7325. Concert by the MasterWorks Chorale Chamber Singers. Free.
Saturday, March 12 Maple Syrup Demonstration
“Spark: Motion Dynamics”
7:30 p.m., Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), 500 S Franklin St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Symphoria partners with CirqOvation for this performance pairing music with acrobatic movement and motion. Ticket prices vary, 18 and under get in free.
Saturday, March 19 Disney In Concert: Magical Music From The Movies
7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. A multimedia event featuring the original scores paired with footage from Disney movies. Ticket prices vary, 18 and under get in free.
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Family fun awaits this winter in
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ith so many great open spaces and trails, it’s easy to enjoy outdoor activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing and, as one person at left in front of Lorenzo in Cazenovia, demonstrates, taking a “fat bike” ride in Madison County, where you can also find amazing events like the Chilly Chili 5k and venues such as the Earlville Opera House.
Inset top right: The finish line at the Chilly Chili 5k. Bottom: snowshoeing at the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. PHotos by Jason Emerson
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EXPLORE Madison County Doors open at 7:30, 8 p.m. show, Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road; 655-9193, nelsonodeon. com. See one of New Orleans’ most imaginative gypsy folk circus rock ensembles mix New Orleans jazz, reggae, latin, gypsy and soul music. Advance ickets are $22.
Sunday, Jan. 24 Chilly Chili 5k
Doors open at 7:30, 8 p.m. show, Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road; 655-9193, nelsonodeon. com. This five-piece modern-folk Americana band entertains with soaring instrumentals, foot stomping sing-alongs and a lively stage show. Advance tickets are $20.
Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 4-7 Cazenovia Winter Festival Updates will be coming; check chamber website for full list of festival events at cazenovia. com.
Friday, Feb. 5 Sultans of String
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1 p.m., starting and finishing at Cazenovia Middle School, 31 Emory Ave.; chillychili.com. Twelth annual run, with a chili cook-off featuring area restaurants and an after party to start at 1:30 p.m. at the Cazenovia College Athletic Center - Upper Gym, Liberty Street. All proceeds from the race will benefit Cazenovia Children’s House.
Friday, Jan. 29 The Way Down Wanderers
Visit Cazenovia this Winter Season JANUARY 2 - 20/East Farmers Market, 10am - 1pm 16 - Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm, American Legion 24 - Chilly Chili 5k
FEBRUARY 4-7 - Winter Festival 6 - Pancake Breakfast, 7am - noon, American Legion 6 - 20/East Farmers Market, 10am - 1pm 6 - Rotary Scrabblefest, 2pm - 4pm, Library 20 - Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm, American Legion MARCH 5 - 20/East Farmers Market, 10am - 1pm 19 - Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm, American Legion 26 - Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, 10am, Lakeland Park 26 & 27 - Critz Farms Maple Syrup Celebration
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Thursday, Feb. 18 Banff Film Festival
Hamilton Movie Theater; hamiltontheater.net The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe. Immediately after the festival ends in November, a selection of the best films go on tour across Canada, the United States, and internationally from Scotland to South Africa to China, Lebanon, Chile, New Zealand, Antarctica and points in
between. Each year, the films travel to 40 countries reaching more than 390,000 people at over 840 screenings.
March 19, 20,26, April 2,3 Maple Syrup Celebration
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia; critzfarms.com. Take a wagon ride to the sugarbush to see how they collect the sap and visit the sugar house to learn how they turn sap into syrup. Free samples of a variety of maple treats. Free admission. Breakfast buffet offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Charges apply for breakfast. Critz Farms Brewing and Cider Co. Tasting Room open. Playgrounds also open.
March 26 Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m., Lakeland Park, Cazenovia.
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Saturday, Jan. 23 Dirty Bourbon River Show
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EXPLORE Madison County Shop local with two indoor Winter Farmers’ Markets Market. From 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and March 19 more than 20 farmers and artisans with goods such as fresh baked breads, cheese, butter, eggs, maple syrup, honey, winter vegetables and greens are
featured at the Cazenovia American Legion, Chenango Street. There is a great selection of meats including beef, bison, chicken and pork. You’ll also find locally roasted coffee and a great selection of cookies, cakes and pie.
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EXPLORE Oswego County Times TBD Fun throughout the village includes an opening reception, snowshoe walk/run, skating, sled dogs, children’s activities, vendors, refreshments and more. Free admission; small charge for some activities Presented by Half-Shire Historical Society and Masonic Lodge 415 Information: 5325919 or halfshire.com.
Saturday, Jan. 30 The Stone Wall 5K Snowshoe
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Route 90 CCC Camp, Winona Forest, Mannsville; 657-3480, snowshoerace@
gmail.com or winonaforest.com. Celebrate winter with a family friendly event. Food is available post-race. Race fee: $20-$30.
Family Fun Snow Day
10 a.m.-3 p.m., CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Drive on CCC Fulton Campus; 598-2787 or CNYArtsCenter.com. Winter fun, children’s carnival, games, prizes, art projects, the Cat in the Hat, food, fun and more! Free admission – carnival games three for $1.
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Friday, Feb. 12 CAC Chicken Wing Fest
5-10 p.m., Lake Ontario Conference Center, 26 E. 1st St., Oswego; 806-0251, oswegowingfest.com. At this fifth annual event, sample restaurants’ signature chicken wings vying for the Child Advocacy Center’s blue ribbon. Admission $35.
Mad River Children’s Ice Fishing Derby
6 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandy Pond Sportsmans’ Association, 3201 Route. 15, Pulaski; 387-6310, sandypondsportsmans.com.Breakfast and lunch available. Entry fee.
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 13-14 Great Eastern Whiteout
8 a.m.-dusk, Fulton Area Snow Travelers Inc. at Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway; 5924892, 652-9603 or thegreateasternwhiteout.net. 16th annual vintage snowmobile show, swap meet and races (depending on ice conditions) on Lake Neatahwanta. Call ahead for possible cancellations. Admission $10 adults .
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 6-7 Tug Hill Challenge Sled Dog Race
7:30 a.m., Winona Forest, Boylston/Mannsville; 6573480 or winonaforest.com. Dog mushers trek to the area for this annual event. Call for cancellations. Admission TBD.
Saturday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Candlelight Event
5-7 p.m., Selkirk Shores State Park, 7101 St. Rte. 3, Pulaski; 298-5737 or nysparks.com. Ski or snowshoe the gradual mile candlelit trail Continued on page 9
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Friday-Sunday, Jan. 29-31 Salmon River Winter Festival
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EXPLORE Oswego County Sunday, Feb. 28 Lake Ontario Wedding Show
Noon-4 p.m., Lake Ontario/ CNY region Lake Ontario Conference Center, 26 E. 1st St.; 806-0251 or lakeontarioweddingshow.com. If you are engaged and planning a wedding, you won’t want to miss this event. DJs, florists, wedding planners, makeup artists and wedding cake bakers are just a few of the vendors that will be featured.
March 4-5, 11-13 Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mouse Trap’
7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, SUNY Oswego Students Hewitt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oswego; 312-2141 or tickets. oswego.edu. A group of strangers is stranded in a lodge during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. A classic who-done-it by one of the world’s most famous mystery writers. Admission $15; $7 SUNY Oswego students. .
Saturdays-Sundays, March 19-20, April 2-3 Maple Open House
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Red Schoolhouse Maple, 2437 Co. Rte. 4, Fulton; 243-1024 or redschoolhousemaple.com. Tour a working maple sugar house; pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. Sample maple treats. Free admission; breakfast $6.50 adults, $3.50 kids.
Maple Weekend
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