MARCH 2018
Erin go bragh! Looking for St. Patrick’s Day events for the family? Check out our calendar!
Use your noodle March is National Noodle Month; see inside for yummy (and unusual) recipes.
85th Annual Tigris Shrine Circus
March 30 & March 31, 2018 SHOW TIMES
Friday March 30, 2018: 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM & 7:00 PM Saturday March 31, 2018: 10:00 AM • 2:30 PM • 7:00 PM HAPPY EASTER Each show is approx. 2.5 hours (Includes 1/2 hr. intermission)
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 4,000 SEATS PER SHOW
“FREE PARKING”
DISABLED Seating Available (EAST ENTRANCE: I-690 SIDE)
To Purchase: Pre-Sale General Admission Tickets Available at: www.TigrisShrineCircus.com TICKETS: $10.00 Child (3 to 12) $15.00 Adults (13 and Up) (Kids 2 & Under FREE)
THERE WILL BE NO “RESERVED” SEATING AVAILABLE
(First Come, First Served) The two box offices are located at the “Toyota Coliseum” will be open one hour before each performance for the sale of General Admission tickets at $13.00 Child, $18.00 Adult at the door.
Advanced sale tickets can also be purchased at a designated store near you or at
www.TigrisShrineCircus.com
1121 Milton Ave., Suite 1 • Syracuse, NY 13204
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contents meals in minutes 4 March is National Noodle Month!
from the editor 6 On top of spaghetti ...
family fyi 7 Thoughts while on a yoga mat.
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meals in minutes March is National
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Spaghetti
BLT pasta salad EveBreyctahuinseg’s
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Ingredients
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup each, chopped onion, green pepper 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 1 can tomato paste 1 tsp each, dried oregano, salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp each, sugar, pepper 6 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained 1 Tbsp melted butter 2 egg whites, beaten 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions Cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, garlic powder, sugar and pepper; set aside. Combine the spaghetti, butter, egg whites and parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Top with the ricotta and the beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, about five minutes.
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1 pound bacon! macaroni 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 large tomatoes, chopped 3 bunches of green onions, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup white vinegar salt and pepper, to taste
Directions Boil macaroni to desired firmness. Drain and allow to cool, then mix
with tomatoes, green onions, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Chill for at least
two hours, then add the bacon just before serving.
Ramen snack mix
Ingredients
Directions
2 packages ramen, broken into pieces 1 cup almonds 1 cup peanuts 1 cup cornflakes 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup freeze-dried wasabi peas
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss ramen, cashews, peanuts and cornflakes with oil until coated. Spread mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet. Combine curry powder, cayenne and salt and sprinkle over mixture.
Almonds add extra crunch Bake for 10 minutes, stirring twice in between, until golden brown. Stir in wasabi peas and let cool.
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fromtheeditor On top of spaghetti ...
M
arch celebrates one of my favorite things – noodles! And since it is National Noodle Month, our Meals in Minutes page is dedicated to this celebration. I do love pasta for many reasons – it’s an easy meal, my family loves it and it can be used in many different ways in order to keep your weekly meal plan exciting. I usually make some sort of pasta dish once a week, whether the classic spaghetti and meatballs Jennifer Wing or something more “veggie-friendly,” like chicken Editor broccoli alfredo. But I’m always looking for something new to add to my “linguini lineup.” And, last year, I sampled something that I will certainly try in the upcoming months. In 2017 I attended a gathering of family and friends and sampled an unusual salad, full of freshness, crunch and – here’s the kicker – noodles, of the ramen variety. Brought to the party by a good friend of my parents, she was more than happy to share her recipe, which can be found below. So, if you are looking for something different to serve as a side to burgers or as a “dish to pass” for your own family gatherings, this might just fit the bill!
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Oriental Cabbage Salad Ingredients
Bag of cole slaw mix 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 packages ramen noodles, crushed 1 cup slivered almonds,
toasted 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup salad oil 1/ 2 cup sugar 1/ 3 cup white vinegar 2 packets ramen noodle seasoning
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Directions
Mix oil, sugar, white vinegar and ramen noodle seasoning together, then combine with other ingredients just before serving.
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Thoughts while on a yoga mat
Karen Bergamo Moore lives in Camillus with her husband and son. She works in the communications office at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and enjoys running 5Ks with her son. Follow her on twitter at @kmoore623.
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I am a yoga failure. Oh, I can downward dog and plank, and I can even do that stand on one foot thing for a limited amount of time. That stuff isn’t the problem. What I was unable to do was breathe and clear my mind. I thought a six-week yoga class would help me destress and to an extent I suppose it helped. I am literally more flexible, but beyond that -- meh. A weekly yoga session went something like this in Karen Bergamo-Moore my head: A mother’s Instructor: And a deep breath in and let it out. And perspective follow your breath. Breathe in as you stretch up and out as you bring it back in. The voice in my head (VIMH): Wait, I already breathed out as I stretched up. Can I hold my breath and catch up? Does everyone know I don’t know how to breathe? Great, I can’t even breathe correctly. Instructor: Clear your mind. Concentrate on your breathing. VIMH: Great. Back to my breathing. When did breathing become so complicated? Instructor: Let go of the thoughts of the day and be in the moment. VIMH: Did I mail my car payment? I put it in my purse, but did I mail it? I wonder if it’s too late to sign up for online billing? Instructor: And move slowly into the cat pose... VIMH: Is the cat’s vet appointment this week or next? I hope he doesn’t pee in the carrier this time. No wonder the cat is so relaxed. This pose isn’t too bad. Am I supposed to be breathing? I don’t think I was. Instructor: And move into downward dog ... VIMH: Can’t we go back to the cat pose? I’m not a dog person. Instructor: and rest into the child pose. VIMH: Does my child have enough money on his lunch account for tomorrow or is there PB and J in his future? Do we have peanut butter? Do we have bread? I better give him lunch money. Instructor: And now lay on your backs and breathe in ... And out ... VIMH: For an elementary school gym floor, it’s strangely comfortable. I hope they cleaned the floor recently. Probably best not to think about what’s on the floor. I should clean the kitchen floors this weekend. Is my floor at home isn’t this comfortable? Hey, I think I got this breathing thing down if I’m not trying to stand on one foot. Breathe in ... Breathe out .. Zzz
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calendar Friday-Saturday, March 2-3
Syracuse Crunch Hockey 7 p.m. Friday vs. Binghamton Devils, Saturday vs. Laval Rockets, War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch.com, 315473-4444. Come see some hockey action in downtown Syracuse.
Saturday, March 3 SU basketball vs. Clemson 2 p.m., Carrier Dome. Ticket prices vary; cuse.com.
Symphoria Masterworks Series: Rite of Spring 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria. org. Moscow-born pianist Natasha Paremski performs Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” on this all-Russian concert. The program concludes with Stravinsky’s controversial redefinition of 20th century music, “Rite of Spring.” Ticket prices vary.
Community Skate Night with Assault City Roller Derby 6-9 p.m., Black Mamba, ShoppingTown Mall, DeWitt; facebook. com/events/523188768063888/. Join the skaters of Assault City Roller Derby for a night of skating. Admission
is $10, including rental skates. New skaters will pay an additional $1 registration fee. A portion of proceeds go to the league as it enters its 11th season of skating and service in the Syracuse community.
Saturday-Sunday, March 3-4 Wizards Weekend
with knowledgeable interpreters every weekend in March. In addition, the popular pancake breakfasts will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday in March. Depending on the appetite, breakfast cost will range from $3-$5. Maple goodies such as maple cream, maple candy, sapsuckers and syrup will be available to purchase from the Friends of Beaver Lake. Free with nature center admission.
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; rosamondgiffordzoo. org. Calling all witches, wizards, house elves and goblins -- you’re cordially invited to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for an enchanted celebration! Dress as your favorite wizard character, hop on your broomstick and get ready for a spellbinding weekend of magical fun! Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members (plus zoo admission.)
Sunday, March 4
March 3-31
The Man Behind Boldt Castle
It’s Maple Syrup Time 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Featuring extensive programming centered around the year’s “first harvest” including a demonstration sugarbush with six different stations to introduce visitors to the heritage of maple sugaring as well as an opportunity to sample the fruits of photosynthesis. The sugarbush will be open to the public and staffed
Syracuse Silver Nights vs. Baltimore Blast 4:05 p.m., OnCenter War Memorial Arena, Syracuse; syracusesilvernknights.com. Come watch some hometown soccer action.
Thursday, March 8 6:30-8 p.m., Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St.; nopl.org. Boldt Castle, built by George Boldt, was designed as his family’s summer dream home in 1900. Nate Sourwine, operations manager, will discuss in the Carman Community Room the life of George Boldt as well as the history of the castle. In 1977, the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquired the property and since then has spent millions of dollars rehabilitating, restoring, and operating the Heart Island facilities. Free.
Friday-Saturday, March 9-10 Syracuse Crunch Hockey 7 p.m. Friday vs. Hershey Bears, Saturday vs. Rochester Americans, War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch.com, 315-473-4444.
Saturday, March 10 Family Train Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,the commons at Burdick’s Driver’s Village in Cicero. Hosted by the Central New York Large Scale Railway Society, a 1:24 scale 1958 Chevy Impala will be raffled, and there will be trains running on the society’s large indoor layout as well as loops on the floor. There will also be a kids’ play area. Free.
World of Puppets: Hansel and Gretel 11-11:30 a.m., Open Hand Theater, 518 Prospect Ave., Syracuse; openhandtheater.org. Admission is $5.
Winter Farmers Market 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Baltimore Woods, Marcellus. Visitors to the market will enjoy a diverse mix of local farm and artisinal food products from top regional producers. Held indoors with free parking.
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Sunday, March 11
Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour 7 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St.; topeventpromoter.com/performers/ kevin-hart. Hart brings his latest stand-up comedy tour to Syracuse. Ticket prices vary.
Thursday-Sunday, March 15-18
Music of The Emerald Isle: A Celtic Celebration
7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St.; experiencesymphoria.org. This magical celebration of the Emerald Isle features Maria Kaneko Millar, a violinist whose credits include 170 performances as solo dancing fiddler in “Riverdance On Broadway” and the North American and Asian Tours of “Riverdance: The Show.” Ticket prices vary.
CNY Home and Garden Show
March 17-31
New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse; 315-463-6261, hbrcny.com. One the largest events of its kind in the northeast, with more than 400 exhibitors showcasing the best and most innovative trends in home renovations, remodeling and landscaping. Tickets are $10.
9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Come visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy a fun-filled morning of delicious food and activities. Bring your camera for a photo with the bunny. Advance reservations required, space is limited and dates fill quickly.
Saturday, March 17 36th Annual Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade noon, Downtown Syracuse; syracusestpatricksparade.org. Fun for the whole family on parade day.
Digging Up the Past with Archaeology 9:30–11 a.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, Syracuse; most. org. Junior Café Scientifique will feature Andrea Zlotucha Kozub, MA, project director, Binghamton University Public Archaeology Facility, who who discuss digging through the past at archaeological sites in our region and beyond. A light breakfast is provided, and participants must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free, but TACNY asks that you RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org. After the event, participants are welcome to explore the museum for free.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Laval Rocket 7 p.m., War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch. com, 315-473-4444. Come see some hockey action in downtown Syracuse.
Breakfast with the Bunny
Sunday, March 18 Irish Road Bowling 10 a.m., Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool; irishroadbowling.org. This game is part golf, part bocce, part bowling, where you hurl (underhanded) a small 28 oz. cannonball along a two mile “country road” and scoring is similar to golf - the least amount of throws needed to complete the course wins. Teams of four will compete against other teams to see who can cross the finish line in the fewest number of throws. Registration opens Feb. 1; cost is $100 per four-person team.
Pysanka Egg Workshop 1 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 116 West Grove St., Oneida. Artist, Educator Linda Evans will lead participants through the steps and techniques in creating a traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg. All materials will be provided. This workshop is for adults and children aged 13 years and up. Cost is $25; space is limited to 20 participants. For more information contact the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136, or history@ mchs1900.org.
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calendar Friday-Saturday, March 23-24
Syracuse Crunch Hockey 7 p.m. Friday vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Saturday vs. Utica Comets, War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch.com, 315-473-4444. Come cheer on the hometown team.
Saturday, March 24 Symphoria: Mendelssohn & Mahler 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters; experiencesymphoria.org. Symphoria celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday with his “Three Dance Episodes” from “On the Town” before dazzling violinist Chee Yun performs Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto.” Ticket prices vary.
Sunday, March 25
March 28, 30-31
CNY Science and Engineering Fair
Syracuse Crunch Hockey
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College campus; most.org. The fair is open to all students in grades four through 12. The competition is comprised of a junior level for fourth- through eighth-graders and a senior level for students in grades nine through 12. Teams consist of one or two students. Any students that are interested in participating in the CNYSEF are not required to have previous science fair experience with CNYSEF or any other science fairs. Nearly $200,000 was given out in scholarships and prizes in 2017, and the same is expected for 2018.Admission for the program is free. Projects are open for public viewing following judging.
7 p.m. Wednesday vs. Binghamton Devils, Friday vs. Belleville Senators, Saturday vs. Charlotte Checkers, War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St.; syracusecrunch.com, 315-473-4444.
Saturday, March 31 Be the Geneticist at the MOST Noon-4 p.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, Syracuse; most.org. This new museum program enables you to learn, engage and explore the activities of a different type of “scientist” on the last Saturday of each month. You receive a “Passport” tracking your progress through the program’s three steps: Learn, Engage, Explore. Earn your passport stamp each month to win a prize, and enter your completed passport into a drawing for a chance to win the grand prize.
March 31, April 7, 14, 21 Youth Art Classes: Clay Creations 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson.org. Explore your creativity by experiencing different materials and themes each session. Combine different techniques and materials including yarn, found objects and much more, to build sculptures inspired by artwork in the galleries. Classes are taught by dedicated artists and educators. Space is limited, all materials and equipment provided. To pre-register,contact Caitlin Albright, Education Assistant, at 315- 474-6064 ext. 307 or email calbright@ everson.org. Cost: members $65 per session, nonmembers $85 per session; Sign up for two sessions: members $105,
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St. Margaret’s Summer Camp 2018 Join us for a summer of Fun you are sure to never forget!
FUNWAY at Summer Camp Week #1 June 25 - June 29
Week #5 July 23 - July 27
Week #2 July 2 - July 6
Week #6 July 30 - Aug. 3
Week #3 July 9 - July 13
Week #7 Aug. 6 - Aug. 10
“Let The Fun Begin”
“House of Fun”
“Fun with Stars and Stripes” “Fun with Food” “Fun and Games”
“Fabulous Fun Fair”
Week #4 July 16 - July 20
“Friends Having Fun”
Call for details 315-455-5791 Summer Camp Director: Crystal Skrocki Site Coordinators: Rebecca Marino & Alesha Rosier
Daily Activities include weekly themes, Sports, Arts-N-Crafts, Outdoor Games, Swimming and more! Campers will go on field trips and have a baking day. Summer Camp Hours 9am-3pm Free Extended Hours 7-9am - 3-5pm Breakfast - Lunch and Snack 4500 registration Fee Due with Registration Papers!
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