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Contents 12 Where to Go, What to See 16 Feature Stories 20 Antiques 44 Calendar of Events 105 Index to Advertisers 48 Oswego 60 Fulton 64 Pulaski/Sandy Creek 67 Jefferson County 69 Thousand Islands 73 Onondaga County 54-55

78 Fair Haven, Sodus Bay & Wolcott 83 Finger Lakes 96 Cortland 99 Madison County 102 Adirondacks

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The Great NYS Fair — Music acts expected to wow fairgoers.

Smell the Flowers — Gardens and green spaces worth visiting.

Auburn’s Harriet’s Lantern Trail — Eleven landmarks to visit.

Alcohol-free Finger Lakes — Plenty of places now offer non-alcoholic drinks.

Ultimate Road Trip — Tons of interesting places to visit on route 5/20, from Avon to Skaneateles.

One Square Mile of Hope — Inlet event draws kayaks, canoes and boats from all over.

Make a Splash — Cool off at one of Upstate New York water parks.

Where to Go to Get Scared — Spooky walks, haunted houses and eerie hayrides abound this October.

NYS Parks — The New York park system is celebrating 100 years with a challenge.

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WhereWhat to Go! to See!

AUTOMOTIVE nAUTO DEALERS

Burritt Motors.......................................56 Longley Dodge....................................62

nAUTO REPAIR

All Car Care.........................................77 Car Shop, The.....................................59

Ken’s Body Shop.................................57 Torbitt’s Service Center.......................52 Vashaw’s Collision Service..................58 Warren’s Auto Parts & More................65

nAUTO RACE

Oswego Speedway..............................51

nTRAILERS

Jim’s Trailer World...............................72

EXPLORE Arts Center Yates................................84 Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce..................................70 Cattaragus County Tourism.................28 Cayuga County Office of Tourism.......91 City of Oswego ...................................50 Clayton Chamber of Commerce..........70 Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce..................................87 CNY Arts..............................................35 Cortland County Convention & Visitor’s Center............................98 Discover Downtown Syracuse.............74 DiscoverUpstateNY.com.....................44 Greater Oswego/Fulton Chamber of Commerce .....................................51 Henderson Business & Community Council.....................45 Madison County Historical Society....100

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nBOATING, MARINAS &

PONTOON RENTALS Brewerton Boatyard.............................10 Burt Goodnoughs Marina East............64 Case Marina........................................15 Martin’s Tide Sides Marina..................81 Reiter’s Marina, Inc..............................66 Skaneateles Marina.............................93 Smith Boys..........................................95 Sutter’s Marina....................................93

n RAFTING / KAYAKING

Adventure Calls Outfitters Inc..............45 Whitewater Challengers......................29

nTOURS

Colonial Belle Boat Tours....................94

nWATER PARKS

Splash Indoor Water Park Resort..........9 Water Safari Resort...........................102

NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center.....85 Orleans County..................................107 Oswego County Historical Society......57 Oswego County Tourism.......................3 Seneca Falls Historical Society...........87 Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce..................................83 St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce..................29 Visit Rochester......................................4 Wayne County Tourism.......................82

nCANOEING

nBLACKSMITH

nCOMMUNITY CENTER

Jewish Community Center (JCC)........77

Fulton Taxi...........................................60 NuCab.................................................62

nINSURANCE

nWELLNESS & HEALTH

British Blacksmith, The........................77

n TOURS

Oswego Tours.....................................49 Sip Back & Relax Tours.......................83

HOME & GARDEN Builders First Source...........................66 Burke’s Home Center..........................58 Johnston’s Gas....................................61 Ontario Orchards.................................49 Northern Ace Home Center.................63 Reakes Country Goods.......................96 Whites Lumber....................................65

WATER & RECREATION

n ELECTRICAL

Scriba Electric......................................56

nHARDWOOD

Lakeshore Hardwoods.........................65

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Power and Paddle...............................45

nWATER SAFETY

NYS Parks and Recreation................108

SERVICE & ORGANIZATIONS Brookfield Renewable Energy.............93

nCREDIT UNION

Compass FCU.....................................56

Canale Insurance & Accounting..........58 Eastern Shore Insurance Agency........63 Oswego County Mutual Insurance (OCMIC)......................106

nLAUNDROMAT

Colonial Laundromat...........................14

nREAL ESTATE

Century 21 Galloway Realty................58 Peters Realty / Simeon Dewitt.............63

nTAXI SERVICE

Associated Dental Arts........................53 Crouse Hospital.....................................6 Elemental Management Group............34 Jewish Community Center (JCC)........77 Upstate Medical University................ 46Salt Sanctuary.....................................72

nAIRPORT

Watertown International Airport...........67

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

Cooperstown Distillery.........................47 Madison County Distillery..................100

Costa Grande Restaurant....................91 DP Dough............................................76 Elderberry Pond Restaurant................88 Eleven Waters Restaurant (Marriott)...74 Lakeside Restaurant............................52 Mill House Market / Rainbow Shores..64 Nolan’s on the Lake.............................89 Press Box............................................57 Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In.....................53 Stick & Rudder Public House..............79 Sloan NY Grill......................................45 Woodchuck Saloon .............................52

nFOOD FESTIVAL

n WINERIES

nCAFÉS

Carol’s Coffee & Art Bar......................72 Red Bird Café......................................72

nDINERS

Mimi’s Drive-In.....................................61 R Diner................................................72

nDISTILLERY & BREWERIES

Taste of Baldwinsville..........................75

nLIQUOR STORE Sennett Still & Barrel...........................83 nRESTAURANTS / PUBS

Burgers & Beer....................................87 Clipper Inn Restaurant & Lounge........70

Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery...............89 Finger Lakes Cider House...................86 Hazlitt Winery......................................86 Six Mile Creek Winery.........................92 Tug Hill Estate Vineyard......................68 Ventosa Vineyards..............................88 Weis Vinyard.......................................94 Yellow Barn Winery.............................69

WHERE TO SHOP nANTIQUES & AUCTION

Antique World......................................21 Attic Interiors........................................86 Benny’s Auction Center.......................53 Bull Farm Antiques, The .....................20 Court Street Antiques..........................21 Fishville Antique Emporium.................21 Geneva Antique Co-op........................20 Pandora’s Barn....................................21 Port City Co-Op...................................20 Winton Antiques..................................21

nBOOKS

Longs Cards & Books..........................87

nCHEESE

Adam’s Cheese Shop..........................35 Muranda Cheese.................................86

nCONVENIENCE STORE

Stewarts Shops...................................35

nFURNITURE

Painfull Acres Amish Furniture............68

nQUILT

Quilters Corner....................................93 Weaver View Farm..............................84

nFOOD Green Planet Grocery..........................56 Oak Hill Bulk Foods.............................90 Sharp’s Bulk Foods ............................68

WHERE TO GO nATTRACTIONS

Camillus Erie Canal Park.....................76 Cortland Arts Connects.......................96 Rolling Hills Asylum.............................29 Oswego Speedway..............................51

n BASEBALL

Auburn Doubledays.............................90

nBOWLING

Flamingo Bowl.....................................10 Lakeview Lanes...................................61

nFAIRS & FESTIVALS

Great New York State Fair, The............8 Harborfest............................................49 Hastings Lions Club Apple Fest..........10 Madison County Fair...........................99 Ol’ Factory Soaps/ Lavender Festival...........................79 CNY Pumpkin Fest..............................53 Polish Festival.....................................76

nGARDENS

Sonnenberg Gardens..........................90

nMUSIC

Canandaigua Records Exchange........94 Speno Music........................................88

n HELICOPTERS RIDES

B.A.C. Helicopters...............................45

nMUSEUMS

nPOTTERY

All Things Oz Museum......................101 CNY Living History Center...................97

nSPECIALTY SHOPS

WHERE TO STAY

Lukacs Pottery Studio..........................80 Wizard of Clay Pottery.........................94

2 Broke Moms.....................................66 Alphabet Soup Ithaca..........................89 Artistic Impressions.............................83 Eclectic Chic........................................19 Insane Inflatables................................44 LW Emporium .....................................92 Main Street Emporium.........................81 Nest Egg Country Store, The..............47 Old Country Store & More, The...........93 Sodus Feeds & Artisan’s Co-Op..........81 Something Olde, Something New.....103 Weedens Mini Mall..............................35 Windmill, The ......................................91 Woman Made Products.......................90

n TOYS

Unique Toy Shop.................................90

n BED & BREAKFAST

1897 Beekman B&B............................87 Black Creek Farm B&B........................78

nCAMPGROUNDS

Camp Good Days & Special Times.......5 Cherry Grove Campground.................81 Hejamada Campground......................86 Pinehurst Cottages..............................69 Ridge Campgrounds, The...................33 Sterling Creek Campgrounds..............78 Stoney’s Pineville Campground...........65

nHOTELS

Best Western Plus.................................9 Christy’s Motel...................................103

Curtiss Museum...................................92 Cortland County Historical Museum ...96 Finger Lakes Boating Museum............92 Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum..........................................94 H. Lee White Maritime Museum..........57 Holland Land Office Museum..............45 MOST, The..........................................77 Onondaga Historical Association.........77 Rochester Museum & Science Center.................................7 Safe Haven Museum...........................53 Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum..........80 Stickley Museum, The.........................76 Ward O’Hara Museum.........................90

nMUSIC

Earville Opera House, The..................25 Syracuse Orchestra.............................25

nPLACE OF WORSHIP

Christ the Good Shepherd ..................59 Southwest Oswego Baptist Church.....52

nRAILROAD EXPERIENCE

Arcade & Attica Railroad.....................33

nSHIP

USS Slater...........................................33

nTHEATER

REV Theatre, The (Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival)...............25

Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront...........9 Knights Inn – Oswego.........................57 Martin’s Tide Sides Bay House...........79 Tru by Hilton........................................76

nRESORTS

Captain Thomson’s Resort..................71 Swan Bay Resort.................................71 Waldheim Resort, The.......................103

nRETREAT

Apple Country Retreat.........................73

nRV PARKS

Brennan Beach .....................................2 Ontario Shores RV Resort...................65

nSPORT MEMORABILIA

Hot Corner Trading Card.....................91

nTHRIFT

Friendship Thrift Shop.........................66

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Events BEST SUMMER AND FALL

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

THESE SUMMER AND FALL EVENTS ARE favorites for a reason: they’re

fun and family-friendly. Plan now to make them part of your summer and fall.

COUNTY FAIR Many county fairs have struggled in recent years with low attendance and fewer exhibitors and vendors.

Although you may not be able to help your children raise a prize-winning calf to show (but you should if you can!), consider other ways to participate.

Most county fairs have competitions for crafts, art, culinary arts and more.

At least participate by attending. Bring along your children or grandchildren to explore the exhibits, watch animal shows and indulge in “fair food.”

NEW YORK STATE FAIR

Where else can you see a dairy calf birth live, watch a sea lion show, cheer on racing pigs, view a butter sculpture, tour an aquarium, go to the circus, pet exotic animals, twirl on carnival rides, watch top vocalists (free with admission!), see street performers and tour a museum all in one place?

HARBORFEST Oswego’s 2024 Harborfest is slated for July 25-28. Begun in 1988 as a small, hometown event, Harborfest has grown into a major regional festival that attracts 75,000 guests annually. Attendees can peruse vendors of arts and crafts, hear live music and shop the farmers market. More than 30 performing acts are lined up, along with a midway and fireworks show. Donations and volunteers have kept the festival a free, family-friendly event.

If you really want to see everything at the New York State Fair, you’ll need at least two days. It has grown LOCAL FESTIVALS that big. The addition of the Exposition Center several years ago has increased Nearly every community of any the Fair’s footprint, along with the size hosts its own festival, such as expansion of the midway and improve- Naples Grape Festival (www.naplesments in several of the animal barns. grapefest.org), CNY Tomatofest (Au16

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burn, www.cnytomatofest.org), Lyons Peppermint Days (www.lyonsny.com/ peppermintdays), Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend (www.phelpsny.com/sauerkraut-weekend). Even if you’re not a huge fan of the theme, check it out anyway. These events typically include live music, festival food and plenty to do. Supporting local businesses helps make the community stronger.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS In a similar vein, many towns host free, open air concerts featuring area musicians. Attending these (and patronizing the supporting vendors) helps build a sense of community.

Concerts in the park provide a lowkey means of introducing children and grandchildren to different music genres. Plus, they may be able to meet the musicians afterwards and check out their instruments.

FARMERS MARKETS Unless you grow it yourself, you’ll not find fresher produce than at your local farmers market. Most communities host famers markets weekly, pro-

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viding a means for farms to sell their goods directly. Why not go check out the vendors and pick up produce for the week? Some markets also include items like cheese, meat, honey, maple syrup and baked goods. Most farmers markets include ready-to-eat food, live entertainment and arts & crafts. These events also bring people together, making friends out of acquaintances.

Make a habit out of stopping at the farmers market near you each week.

To locate a local farmer’s market, visit www.localfarmmarkets.org/NYfarmmarkets.php

NATURE WALKS/TALKS The New York State Parks website (www.parks.ny.gov) lists events occurring at state parks near you.

Why not plan to attend a nature walk, volunteer to clean up a park, or join a birding tour? In addition to enjoying a state park for the day, you may discover a great place to hike, picnic, ride or swim. Many also offer lodging, boat slips, and permit leashed dogs.

The state’s website provides guidance on park use, so check it before heading out.

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MUSIC ACTS TO EXPECT AT THE

Great New York State Fair Bigger and better than ever, the fair returns for its 183rd year

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

T

he Great New York State Fair plans for yet another star-studded run on its performing arts stages this August.

Last year, 932,699 people attended the fair, an increase of 54,589 from 2022.

For some, it’s a chance to catch a free concert.

The Fair’s Chevrolet Music Series includes 39 nationally-known acts with daily concerts at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Chevy Court near Gate 1 and an 8 p.m. show daily at Suburban Park, just past the Midway. All of these concerts are free with admission to the fair. Both concert venues offer first-come, firstserved bleacher seating.

This year, artists performing live at the fair for the first time include Backstreet Boys alum AJ McLean and former NSYNC member Joey Fatone; pop/contemporary Christian band CAIN; country vocalist RVSHVD; preschool performers Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour; Celtic rockers The Elders; Danielle Ponder, soul vocalist; doo-wop vocalist Little Anthony; Sister Sledge (known for the hit song “We Are Family”), and 90s R&B and hip hop

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ties, exhibits and presentations for all 13 days, all included in the price of admission. It’s easy to see why the fair is often ranked among the top five such events nationwide and is the oldest state fair in the US. The Great New York State Fair is Aug. 21-Sept. 2. The gates performers Digital Underground, Tone are open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Loc and Color Me Badd. daily with no re-entry after 10 p.m.

Favorites returning to the fair The buildings are open 10 a.m. to include Chubby Checker, Chapel Hart, 10 p.m. The Wade Shows Midway will Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Herbe open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. man’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, The fair operates tram service Blue Oyster Cult, Drop Kick Murphys around the fairgrounds that provide and Kidz Bop. nine stopping points and a dedicated Other fair performers have includ- ADA-compliant shuttle from the Gray ed Hilby, the Skinny German Juggle Accessible Parking Lot to Tram Stop #3 Boy and Bandaloni the one-man band, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Fair offers typically performing twice daily on the Baby Care Cottages for nursing mothgrounds. ers near Chevy Court, Gate 10 and The As always, the fair hosts special Eatery. days, including Governor’s Day (Aug. Daily admission is $8 for adults; 21), Student Youth Day (Aug. 22, free free for children 12 and younger and for students 12-17), Law Enforcement seniors 65 and older. Parking is $12.

Day (Aug. 26), Fire, Rescue & EMS Day Find pre-sale tickets, discount and Beef Day (Aug. 27), Armed Forces information and the daily schedule at Day and Dairy Day (Aug. 29), and more. www.nysfair.ny.gov. Watch the fair’s In addition to free concerts, the Facebook page for any timely anfair’s 375 acres host non-stop activinouncements.

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Time to Smell the Flowers Gardens and green spaces worth visiting in the region. Some are open year-round

By Margaret McCormick WATCHING OUR GARDENS COME BACK TO life after a winter that

lingers into April is one of the highlights of spring and summer in Central New York. While tending to the horticulture at our homes can take a lot of time, energy and care, it’s fun to take in lush greenery, see flowers blooming and get inspired elsewhere, in more expansive gardens.

In the spirit of summer and digging in the dirt, here are some gardens and green spaces to visit in the region.

Pack a picnic and stop and smell the roses and other blooms.

E.M. MILLS MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN, SYRACUSE This is a big year for the rose garden located in Thornden Park, steps away from the Syracuse University campus. The garden, tended by members of the Syracuse Rose Society and volunteers, celebrates its 100th anniversary. Rose Day at the garden is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and the public is invited to attend. But you can visit the garden and its more than 3,000 rose bushes 22

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(and hundreds of varieties of roses) any time. June is the peak season but there is almost always something in bloom.

Information: https://syracuserosesociety.org

SYCAMORE HILL GARDENS, MARCELLUS Where can you stroll more than 30 acres of diverse trees, shrubs, perennials and spring flowering bulbs and enjoy koi ponds, fountains, stonework, statuary and a hedge maze, among other features? Sycamore Hill, the home of George and Karen Hanford.

The gardens are open seasonally by reservation only for self-guided tours.

See the website for admission and other details.

Information: https://www.sycamorehillgardens.com

JAMES PASS ARBORETUM, SYRACUSE What is an arboretum, exactly?

It’s a garden dedicated to trees. The Pass Arboretum is bounded by South Avery Avenue, Tompkins Street and Salisbury Road in the Tipperary Hill neighborhood on the west side of Syracuse. The 13.8-acre park was donated to the city by Adelaide Pass, in memory of her late husband, on Arbor Day 1925. Original features, including a gardener’s house and pond, no longer exist. Today, the space “serves as a special collection of trees and a place of solitude where people can come to learn or come to relax,’’ according to the Syracuse Parks Conservancy.

Information: https://syracuseparksconservancy.org/parks/ james-pass-arboretum/

BUTTERFLY GARDEN OF HOPE, LIVERPOOL You’ve probably driven past the Butterfly Garden of Hope, but have you ever stopped to see it in its splendor?

The butterfly-shaped garden off Onondaga Lake Parkway is a “memorial to those who have died, a symbol of hope to the living and a place of comfort for the grieving,’’ according to Hope for

E.M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden in Syracuse celebrates 100 years this year. Photo provided.

Bereaved, the organization that established and maintains the garden. The garden is planted with flowering trees, shrubs and plants. It’s dotted with park benches, a gazebo and other features and is available by the hour for special events (reservations are required and there is a fee).

Information: https://hopeforbereaved.com/butterfly-garden/butterfly-garden-of-hope/

Oct. 31 (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Admission is $16 for adults (discounts for seniors, students, youths, children and military).

Information: www.sonnenberg.org

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If you missed springtime in bloom at the Lake House, with 6,100 bulbs that span the resort, be sure to visit SONNENBERG GARDENS AND in summer. All flowers on the sweepMANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK, ing lakefront property are planted by director of horticulture John D. CANANDAIGUA Faerber, who considers the grounds his canvas and loves to share his work Sonnenberg is Ontario County’s top tourist destination, attracting more and gardening expertise with others.

If you’re in the Canandaigua area on than 35,000 visitors each year. Some a Saturday morning, be sure to visit people come to stroll in the formal the Lake House. At 9 a.m., Faerber gardens, while others come for a look at parts of the eclectic 40-room Queen leads hotel guests and visitors on a garden and greenhouse tour, where he Anne Victorian-style mansion built in showcases his work and offers tips for 1886-1887 for New York City financier gardening at home. The tours are free Frederick Ferris and his wife, philanand open to all. Arrive a few minutes thropist Mary Clark Thompson. The gardens include an Italian garden, rose early and gather in the hotel lobby. garden, kitchen garden and Japanese In summer, visitors can expect to see roses, lilacs, irises, peonies and more. garden. Sonnenberg is open May 2 to In the greenhouse, learn about the

vegetables, herbs and edible flowers that are raised for use in dishes at the hotel’s Rose Tavern restaurant.

Information: https://lakehousecanandaigua.com Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca Spring gardens, summer gardens, fall gardens, winter gardens, “garden rooms,’’ shrubs, ornamental grasses – take a field trip to Ithaca this season or any season. The gardens and natural areas of Cornell Botanic Gardens are open dawn to dusk, free of charge, all year. There are acres upon acres of plant life to discover, so begin your visit at the Nevin Welcome Center and get a feel for what you might like to see.

The center is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday to Saturday. It’s surrounded by themed gardens highlighting herbs, flowers, tropical plants, vegetables and more.

Information: https://cornellbotanicgardens.org

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quiet in the summer months, and the most quiet, contemplative spot of all might be the wooded and shady Root Glen. The glen, lined with shale paths for walking, is an arboretum that’s home to “65 species of trees, dozens of shrubs and scores of flowers,’’ according to the college. The glen takes its name from the Root family, who lived near today’s campus and planted and maintained its extensive collection of trees and flowering plants from 1850 to 1971, when ownership was transferred to the college. The glen is open for enjoyment from sunrise to sunset year-round.

Information: www.hamilton.edu/ arboretum/root-glen Brookwood Point Conservation Area and Gardens, Cooperstown This diverse property, owned and operated by the Otsego Land Trust, has been described as an “outdoor classroom.’’ Brookwood Point, an estate in the Glimmerglass Historic District dating to the 1820s, features a century-old Italianate Renaissance garden, other formal gardens and 24

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excellent views of Otsego Lake. The land trust calls the 22-acre property “a melting pot of wildlife,’’ thanks to its mix of lake shore, creek and wetlands.

The property, also used for private events, is open dawn to dusk daily.

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The Scripture Garden is a series of about 12 gardens that peak at different times throughout the growing season, according to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County. The gardens, which surround CCE, include perennials, annuals, herbs, roses, hostas, daylilies, vegetables, pollinators, shrubs and dahlias, among others.

There’s also a Butterfly House (in season) and nature trail. The garden is named for former Oneida County legislator Parker F. Scripture. It’s open daily from dawn to dusk.

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This four-acre demonstration garden is noted for its flower-filled paths, themed gardens and gazebo. In between are grassy areas and benches for relaxing. For the uninitiated, the Cutler Garden is one of more than 300 gardens in the U.S. designated as a display garden of All-America Selections annual and vegetable varieties. All-America Selections is a nonprofit organization that tests new varieties of plants and vegetables for home gardeners. The Cutler Garden is operated and maintained by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. It’s open dawn to dusk daily. If

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Stained glass at Willard Memorial Chapel.

Auburn’s Harriet’s Lantern Trail Trail shines a light on 11 landmarks significant in Tubman’s life

By Mary Beth Roach AUBURN HAS BEEN DUBBED “HISTORY’S HOMETOWN” — an appropriate

have pride in history,” Kasper added.

Each spot on the tour features a nickname since many figures in the sticker located on the building or a chapters of American history have marker near the venue that bears a ties to the city. lantern logo and a QR code.

Today, visitors can delve into Visitors scan that code on their some of those chapters by taking part phones, and documents, photos and in an interactive walking tour, called in some cases videos will pop up with Harriet’s Lantern Trail. more information on that particular Named for Harriet Tubman, who venue. was instrumental in the Underground Visitors are then encouraged to Railroad and lived in Auburn for 50take a picture of the sites and once plus years until her death in 1913, they have all 11, they can visit the NYS the Lantern Trail shines a light on 11 Equal Rights Heritage Center, at 25 landmarks significant in Tubman’s life, South St., for a free gift bag. as well as other historical locations, The trail is free and the sites are and arts and cultural institutions. A within a two-mile radius of the Herinumber of the sites highlight abolition tage Center, Kasper said. Visitors can and women’s suffrage, since Auburn start at any point along the way, and has long been recognized as a center they can take as long as they want to for these movements. complete the tour. They are also welThe tour will appeal to history come to tour those sites where there buffs, to be sure, but also to the young- are museums. There may be a fee for er visitors because it incorporates a some of those locations. digital component with its QR codes, The Lantern Trail is an interesting said Courtney Rae Kasper, visitor prologue for those who wish to explore experience manager for the NYS Equal those chapters of history.

Rights Heritage Center.

The sites are listed below and the Trail organizers continue to reach location of the lantern sticker for each out to the younger generations, to “get location is indicated in the parenthethem to take pride in the place and ses.

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Also visit equalrightsheritage. com/harriets-lantern-trail for more information.

1 NYS EQUAL RIGHTS HERITAGE CENTER (HISTORICAL MARKER) 25 South St. The center was the former location of Auburn’s Women’s Educational and Industrial Union (WEIU), which was established in 1882 and modeled after the Union that was begun in Boston in 1877. It quickly outgrew its original space, and a center was established on this South Street site, offering nursing, bookkeeping and typewriting classes, an employment service and recreational opportunities for women. It would later merge with the YMCA.

2 SEWARD HOUSE MUSEUM (WILLIAM H. SEWARD HISTORICAL MARKER) 33 South St. Many are familiar with William Seward, former New York state governor, secretary of state under President

is scanned, she said, visitors will see a newspaper clipping when City Hall was located where the current Auburn Police Department is, and important suffrage meetings were held there, including one that Harriet Tubman attended.

7 AUBURN PUBLIC THEATER (FRONT DOOR) 8 Exchange St. The theater offers classes and productions in a variety of the arts.

8 SEYMOUR LIBRARY (HISTORICAL MARKER) 176 Genesee St. The building was constructed in 1898, designed by Carrere and Hastings, who also designed the New York Public Library. It opened in 1903 and was expanded in 1972.

9 CAYUGA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART (CASE RESEARCH LAB HISTORICAL MARKER)

Image of Harriet Tubman from the QR code outside her home. in Auburn.

Abraham Lincoln and the man who arranged for the purchase of Alaska, which became known as Seward’s Folly. However, his wife, Frances, holds a significant place in history as well.

Frances and Tubman became friends, and Frances had turned the basement of the house into a station on the Underground Railroad.

3 HARRIET TUBMAN HOME, INC./ HARRIET TUBMAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (HISTORICAL MARKER) 180 S Street Road Arguably the most famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman lived in Auburn, from 1859 until her death in 1913. In 1903, she transferred 25 acres to the AME Zion Church for the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged and Infirm Negros.

That home would open in 1908, and Harriet went there to live in 1911 until her death two years later. The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park was established in 2017.

4 FORT HILL CEMETERY (MAIN GATE HISTORICAL MARKER) 19 Fort St. The final resting place for a number of Auburn notables, among them, Tubman; William and Frances Seward; and Theodore W. Case, who is credited with developing the first commercially successful soundtrack for motion pictures.

5 WILLARD MEMORIAL CHAPEL (FRONT DOOR) 17 Nelson St. Built in 1892-94, the historic building features stained glass and interior decoration by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company of New York City.

203 Genesee St. This lab here is where Theodore W. Case, with his assistant, Earl I. Sponable, developed sound film, and then partnered with Fox Studios to create Movietone News. The center also hosts Creative Explorers, which invites children up to the age of 12 to learn more about history, science and the arts with all their senses.

10 SCHWEINFURTH ART CENTER (FRONT DOOR) 205 Genesee St. The center hosts exhibits, classes, workshops and an open studio.

11 VOTES FOR WOMEN HISTORICAL MARKER (EXCHANGE STREET PLAZA) 102 Genesee St.

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Club, an organization founded in 1891 to campaign for women’s suffrage in Cayuga County until women got the right to vote in New York in 1917, according to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

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Juice flight at Billsboro Winery in Geneva. Popularity of non-alcoholic beverages is increasing in the U.S. and in Upstate New York as well. Photos courtesy of Chris Clemens, founder of www.nonrocaholic.com.

Alcohol-free Finger Lakes What is there to drink for people who don’t consume alcohol? It turns out, plenty of places are now offering non-alcoholic drinks

By Margaret McCormick THE FINGER LAKES REGION IS WELL

known for its wineries (more than 100), plus a growing number of craft breweries, cideries and distilleries.

But what is there to drink for people who don’t consume alcohol?

Not that long ago, the choices were slim or non existent if you visited a winery (or brewery or distillery) and wanted to order a non alcoholic beverage. You had to make do with water or maybe some bottled iced tea, or bring your own NA drinks in a cooler.

But times change. And America’s relationship with alcohol appears to be changing, too.

Many of us are on a mission to drink less, according to market research company NCSolutions. Younger people, especially, are driving this shift: Sixty-one percent of GenZ and 49% of millennials say they want to cut back on drinking. Reasons people cite for abstaining include prioritizing mental and physical health, losing weight and saving money.

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The “sober curious” trend isn’t limited to “Dry January” and to the young. More than one in three Americans tried non alcoholic drinks in 2023, NCSolutions reports. Top non alcoholic drinks Americans want to consume this year (in order of preference) include mocktails, CBD- and THC-infused drinks and non alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic spirits and non alcoholic wine.

Rochester resident Chris Clemens, creator of the website NonROCaholic (www.nonrocaholic.com) and its social media counterparts (@nonrocaholic on Instagram and Facebook) has been highlighting buzz-free beverage options in the Finger Lakes for almost a decade.

Before Nonrocaholic,, which he launched last year, Clemens traveled the region extensively for another website he created, Exploring Upstate.

There, in addition to regional travel stories, he provided lake-by-lake guides called the Finger Lakes

Non-Wine Trail.

Creative drinks minus booze are a market segment that’s ripe for growth and improvement, Clemens says, but alcohol-free alternatives are out there if you look for them and ask for them.

That’s why he created Nonrocaholic: to share his discoveries and advocate for more options.

“I’ve been sober for awhile so non alcoholic options have long been a personal interest of mine,’’ Clemens explains. “Since the options have been getting better in recent years, I thought it’d be fun to really delve deep into how that was transforming. At the same time, our culture in the U.S. has been changing, so there’s a lot to learn and explore. It’s been super cool to find a community of other folks who are looking for the same things I am.’’

Following are some alcohol-free options in the Finger Lakes, some shared by Clemens and others learned about through the grapevine.

GET JUICED No winemakers in the Finger Lakes are producing dealcoholized wines at this time, but that day may come. In the meantime, there’s grape juice, which is produced seasonally by many wine producers. And not just Concord grape juice.

One of Clemens’ favorite spots to visit is Billsboro Winery in Geneva.

There, the choices for those seeking something alcohol-free include a flight of grape juices from Fulkerson Winery and Farm, also on Seneca Lake. These grape juices are made from grapes usually used to make wine. “Doing a flight of juices that includes Valvin Muscat and Riesling is really fun and interesting,’’ Clemens notes.

OTHER GRAPE-Y OPTIONS: Swedish Hill Winery in Romulus, on Cayuga Lake, produces two craft grape juices, one from Concord grapes and another from Diamond (a white grape that’s a cross between Concord and Iona grapes).

Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery in Lodi, on Seneca Lake, produces a pretty-in-pink blush grape juice that’s described as a little bit sweet and a little bit dry.

Heron Hill Winery, near Hammondsport, on Keuka Lake, offers Concord grape juice mixed with a hint of apple cider, and Dancing Bear Grape Iced Tea, a combination of black tea and grape juice.

NA options abound at Arbor Hill Grapery and Winery, Naples, which uses its own Concord grapes to make Healthy Purple, an award-winning grape juice. The winery is also known for its sparkling grape beverages, including white grape, peach grape and raspberry grape refreshers.

Hungry? Check out sister restaurant Brew and Brats. NA beverage options include a grape float and the “brews” include a house-made root beer. “I like hanging here because there are a lot of options and I’m not just limited to one or two things,’’ Clemens says of the restaurant.

NA BEERS What looks like a beer, smells like

Chris Clemens at Billsboro Winery in Geneva. Last year he launched Nonrocaholic (www.nonrocaholic.com) highlighting buzz-free beverage options in the Finger Lakes.

a beer and tastes like a beer? Beer without any alcohol or close to no alcohol (some craft NA beers contain 0.5% alcohol).

Rochester-based Genesee Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in New York State, has been brewing NA beer since 1991. And there are smaller, craft options in the Finger Lakes region.

Twisted Rail Brewing Company, with locations in Canandaigua, Geneva, Honeoye and Macedon, is noted for its hazy non alcoholic IPA, available on tap and for growler fills in the tasting rooms.

Auburn’s Prison City Brewery made headlines in the beer universe earlier this year when it introduced NA versions of several of its beers, includ-

ing the popular Mass Riot IPA. Prison City has two locations in Auburn and usually has a NA beer on tap at each.

Brooklyn-based brewer Other Half has grown to include a brewery and taproom in Bloomfield (near Canandaigua) and Buffalo and diversified its offerings to include a non-alcoholic hazy IPA. If you like haze and hops minus the beer buzz, you might find it on tap at the Finger Lakes location.

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room high on a hill, in a restored 1800s barn. The brewery is known for its ales and IPAs, but for Clemens, the draw is the house-made root beer, available on tap.

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates, near Geneva, bills itself as the No. 1 craft beverage destination in the Finger Lakes. Wines, beers and hard ciders are produced on the expansive site. There’s also coffee, a café and several varieties of Iron Heart craft sodas: root beer, orange cream, black cherry and lemon lime.

and the selection of non alcoholic drinks.

Clemens recommends the ginger bear, a sparkling NA drink made with ginger, citrus and honey, and the switchel, an old-fashioned, thirst-quenching, sweet and sour vinegar-based tonic made with ginger, maple syrup and honey. Also available is a blueberry lavender “shrub,’’ a vinegar-based mixer that can be combined with sparkling water, ginger bear or switchel for a refreshing change of pace.

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Some people come to Finger Lakes Cider House in Interlaken, near Cayuga Lake, for the hard ciders and wines made on site and the food sourced from local farms. Others come for the peaceful country atmosphere

Hollerhorn Distilling in Naples kicked off 2024 with the addition of list of mocktails made with Seedlip non alcoholic spirits, including an NA bloody mary, NA pomegranate sangria and an NA version of its signature Na-

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ples mule, made with lime juice, grape juice and Goslings ginger beer. Seedlip is a premium British brand made with herbs, spices, botanicals and other plant-based ingredients.

The Sand Bar at the Lake House on Canandaigua bills itself as “the greatest place in the Finger Lakes to crack open a beer,’’ but Clemens appreciates the bar’s mocktails using Seedlip NA spirits, including a “mojit-no” and blood orange “cos-no-politan.” Bartenders at the resort hotel near Canandaigua will also make other NA drinks on request. “In the summer, their open dining room and lakeside seating is a pretty fantastic way to take in the fresh air,’’ Clemens notes.

Margaret McCormick is a food writer and food blogger in Syracuse.

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The Ultimate Road Trip ROUTE 5 & 20 This route is dotted with tons of points of interest — from Avon all the way to Skaneateales

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

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or about 75 miles, state Route 5 and U.S. Route 20 merge, beginning in Avon in the west and winding through Canandaigua, Geneva, Waterloo and Seneca Falls before culminating in Auburn in the east, then Skaneateles. It’s one of the most scenic roads in Central and Western New York. Here are some of the highlights of the area.

AVON Catch a flick at Vintage Drive-In (www.vintagedrivin.com), boasting four screens of entertainment at the retro-style drive-in. Hike the Erie Attica Trail, whose western trailhead lies in Avon and extends all the way to Rochester. Dining choices include the ever-popular Tom Wahl’s, Mor36

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area to ride-us-if-you-dare water rides and the Roseland Wake Park. If you prefer to enjoy water more contemplatively, take a stroll down Canandaigua City Pier on Lakeshore Drive adjacent to Kershaw Park. Book a dinner cruise CANANDAIGUA or tour on Canandaigua Lady (www. cdgalady.com), a replica 19th century History and horticulture buffs paddlewheel steamboat. Both CMAC should plan to tour Sonnenberg (www.cmacevents.com) and Lincoln Gardens (www.sonnenberg.org) and Hill Farms (www.lincolnhillfarms.

Granger Homestead (www.grangcom) offer outdoor public concerts. erhomestead.org). Sonnenberg is Although outside of Canandaigua and a well-preserved, 50-acre Victorian estate with period furnishings and nine officially in Stanley, Carriage Factory Antiques is right on 5 & 20 and is worformal gardens in various themes. It thy of a stop to peruse its eclectic mix is also home to the Finger Lakes Wine of antique, vintage and mid-century Center. Along with an 1816 Federal style home, Granger features a sizable furnishings. Before leaving Canandaigua, get a bite to eat at New York horse-drawn vehicle collection. RoseKitchen, Rio Tomatlan, Flavors Indian land Waterpark (www.roselandwaterpark.com) offers 56 acres of splashing Restaurant, Eric’s Office Restaurant, good times, from a sizable kiddie play Rheinblick German Restaurant, or The talis Brewing Company, Avon Village Restaurant, Fratelli’s Restaurant, Avon Inn, Avondale Pub and Duffy’s Tavern.

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Green Front. Sweeten your stop with a treat from Cheshire Farms Creamery.

Wine and beer enthusiasts can choose from Naked Dove Brewing, Twisted Rail Brewing, Peacemaker Brewing, and Young Lion Brewing. New York Kitchen offers both a tasting room and opportunities to learn about culinary arts.

The Smith Center for the Arts (www. thesmith.org) is also a historic site, formerly the Smith Opera House, circa 1894. The Romanesque-style venue hosts films, live events, and more. Belhurst Castle (www.belhurst.com) offers rich history, lodging, a luxurious spa and dining and sipping experiences.

Dine at Ports Café, FLX Table (reservations required), Geneva on the Lake, Hasley’s, Cosentino’s Ristorante or CicGENEVA cino’s. Treat yourself to a cone at Long Pier, right on Seneca Lake. There’s also Soak up some sun at Seneca a playground nearby for the kids to enLake State Park (http://.parks.ny.gov/ joy. If you care to imbibe, stop by WeBe parks/125), which features the children’s Sprayground, an adjacent play- Brewing, Lake Drum Brewing, Ventosa ground and swimming beach, marinas, Vineyards, or Raymor Estate Cellars. large picnicking park and ball fields.

Rose Hill Mansion (http://historicgeneva.org/visit/rose-hill-mansion), a National Historic Landmark, is an 1839 Greek Revival house open for touring.

WATERLOO Birthplace of Memorial Day, Waterloo is home to the National Memorial Day Museum (www.wlhs-ny.com).

Take a walk through downtown to view plenty of well-preserved historic architecture. Not far from the center of the village, Muranda Cheese Company (www.murandacheese.com) offers cheese tastings in a late 1800s rustic barn that includes a cheese cave in the cellar, all a stone’s throw from the herd. Unless you’re too full of cheese, dine at Connie’s Diner or Mac’s DriveIn. You can also nab cones at Peppy’s.

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Strawberry Fields, between Auburn and Skaneateles.

finds its roots in Seneca Falls, which is home to the National Women’s Hall of Fame (www.womentofthehall.org).

The hall offers displays honoring history-making women in its displays and programming. On the grounds, visit the Women’s Rights National Historical Park commemorates the first Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, along with the home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Wesleyan Chapel.

Celebrate a Christmastime classic film at the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum (www.wonderfullifemusum.com), as Seneca Falls has been identified as the “real Bedford Falls” from the movie.

Get in touch with nature with a birding or hiking adventure at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (www.fws.

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Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua.

gov/refuge/montezuma), a 7,000-acre preserve on Cayuga Lake’s north end.

Dine at Café 19, Gould Hotel, El Bajo Mexican Grill & Bar, Parker’s Grille, Wolffy’s Grill & Marina, or Penny’s Place. The wineries include Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery and Izzo’s White Barn Winery.

AUBURN Harriet Tubman’s chosen hometown, Auburn provides a few historic points worth a stop, including the Harriet Tubman Home (www.harriettubmanhome.com), a museum dedicated to the fearless freedom-seeker and liberator; Willard Memorial Chapel

(www.willard-chapel.com), a circa 1892 chapel; Seward House Museum (www.sewardhouse.org), the 19th century home of statesman William Henry Seward; and the Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural Museum (http://wardwoharaagriculturalmuseum.org), a museum showcasing farming history and country living. Enjoy the outdoors at Owasco Lake, Emerson Park (swim, play disc golf, fish and enjoy the playgrounds. Plus, Emerson hosts free summer concerts), Auburn Doubledays’ Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League games (www.milb.com/auburn), and Finger Lakes Drive-In (www. fingerlakesdrivein.com). The REV Theatre Co. (www.therevtheatre.com) and Public Theater (www.publicthe-

Harriet Tubman’s home in Auburn.

ater.org) offer a variety of entertaining shows. In Auburn, try Auburn Diner, Lasca’s, Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Pavlos’ Restaurant, or Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi Japanese Restaurant. Wineries and breweries include Next Chapter Brew Pub, Good Shepherds Brewing, Prison City Pub and Brewery, CJS Vineyard & Aurelius Winery (open by appointment for tastings and sales).

Between Auburn and Skaneateles, stop at Strawberry Fields (www. facebook.com/strawberryfields4240), a hydroponic farm where you can pick strawberries without bending or stooping, as they grow in pots on poles from June through October. The gift shop is worth a stop as it brims with unusual finds from all over CNY—not

mass-produced mementos. Strawberry Fields also operates a full-service floral shop on site.

tour!). Mirbeau Spa (www.skaneateles. mirbeau.com/spa) offers lovely ambiance as part of the pampering with Monet-inspired art and French décor influences.

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The event, slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, is trying to break its own record by having the largest raft of kayaks, canoes and guide boats on Fourth Lake. It benefits children’s hospitals in Rochester and Syracuse

By Mary Beth Roach THE ONE SQUARE MILE OF HOPE

event in the Adirondack town of Inlet is fun and fundraising all rolled into one, according to its website.

And it is all that, but there’s more — this year’s participants can possibly set a new world record.

The event, slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, is trying to break its own record by having the largest raft of kayaks, canoes and guide boats on Fourth

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Lake, while raising funds to benefit the Golisano Children’s Hospitals in Rochester and Syracuse, local First Responders and the Kiwanis Club of Farmington-Victor.

If 3,151 boats gather on the lake near Inlet’s Arrowhead Park — on the Fourth Lake —, the village can break the record it set in 2014 when it had 3,150 kayaks, said Adele Burnett, tourism director for the Town of Inlet and

co-chair of the event. The 2014 event marked the third time that Inlet had garnered the title in six years.

Since it has become so popular over the years, people are constantly asking when the next one is, Burnett said they decided to hold it again this summer and try to set a new record.

But this is secondary to raising funds, Burnett noted.

Pre-registration can be done

through the event’s website, onesquaremileofhope.org.

Once signed up, participants will receive information on parking, launch sites and packet pick-up.

Because of the relatively small size of the town and park, many of those who take part will find their own spots to put in — perhaps a nearby motel or a camp that they or friends own —and paddle their way to the area to Arrowhead Park.

The entry fee is $40 per boat, and it’s the kayak, canoe or guideboat that makes up the count; not the number of people who are in the boats.

If the Guinness Book of World Records opts to acknowledge the event, it will tell the organizers what it requires, Burnett explained. In its previous three attempts, Guinness required a photo, a video showing the raft free floating for 30 seconds without touching any land mass or motorized vessel, and proof of how they counted the boats in the raft, she added.

Inlet’s first attempt to break the

record was in 2008, when Connie Perry, owner of the Frisky Otter Tours, a kayak rental outfit in Inlet and a member of the Inlet Business Association, had a friend who had breast cancer and ultimately died. She had wanted to do something to increase awareness of the disease. Someone, Burnett said, had stumbled across a Guinness World Record for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks, and with Perry owning the Frisky Otter, it seemed like an appropriate venture to take on.

That year, Inlet ended up with 1,104 boats, beating the then-record held by Cleveland with 776 boats. In 2010, Pittsburgh bested Inlet with 1,619. Inlet took the title back in 2011 with 1,902. In 2013, Suttons Bay on Lake Michigan broke it with 2,099, and Inlet claimed it back in 2014 with 3,150.

Organizers never dreamed they would actually break the record in their first attempt, but perhaps even more gratifying was that they raised more than $53,000, Burnett said. And

they have been very successful in their fundraising efforts, having raised $300,000 for breast cancer programs and awareness initiatives, Burnett said.

Putting together the upcoming attempt is a new team of volunteers, with support from Kiwanis of the Farmington-Victor, just west of Rochester.

One Square Mile of Hope is part of a larger festival that continues throughout the day at Arrowhead Park, with a health fair, featuring entertainment and food. The event was named One Square Mile of Hope, because there is about one square mile of Fourth Lake that is within the Town of Inlet. The rest of Fourth Lake is in the Town of Webb. And the “hope” was to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer, Burnett noted.

The 2024 event has a new cause, but nevertheless, it still inspires hope.

For information and to register, visit the website: onesquaremileofhope.org.

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Make a Splash!

Cool off at One of Upstate New York’s Indoor Water Parks

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant ALTHOUGH WE LONG FOR THE SUNSOAKED days of summer all year

long, sunny days and weekends don’t always coincide. Regardless of the weather, Splash Indoor Water Park Resort in Oswego has you covered with water fun in a toasty warm venue.

Little ones can enjoy the splash pad with plenty of squirty water elements to keep them busy for hours.

Check the Facebook page for toddler time, when the smallest guests enjoy reserved time just for them.

Bigger kids will love the activity pool, including a basketball hoop and other features. Picnic tables between these areas make it easy to keep an eye on the children. For older (and

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braver!) children, skimming down the water slides is the perfect way to spend the day. Meanwhile, parents can relax in the hot tub.

Families can take a break to play in the arcade and grab lunch at the snack shop. Splash also offers playand-stay packages on the website, as it’s located at the Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront. The Clarion includes a gym and spa for guests. If the Clarion is not your preference, Best Western Plus Oswego Hotel and Conference Center also has deals. The packages include access to Splash and the arcade, dining deals and discounts on other local activities. On-site dining includes GS Steamers (dinner only), La Parrilla, and Splash Bar & Grill.

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Admission: Monday-Thursday: Under 2 - Free 3-11 - $30 12 and above - $35 Friday-Sunday Pricing: Under 2 - Free 3-11 - $35 12 and above - $40 Group Pricing Discounts* 20 or more tickets - 10% off *Some dates unavailable.

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Roseland Waterpark, Canandaigua

Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester

Cascades at Greek Peak, Cortland

• 9 unique attractions • wave pool • splash area for smaller children

• 8 water rides • children’s area • lazy river • wave pool • moderate-sized, classic theme park

• 2 indoor water slides • 2 outdoor water slides • big kids’ play area • little kids’ play area • basketball pool areas • outdoor pool • indoor/outdoor hot tub

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Darien Lake, Darien Center

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www.sixflags.com/darienlake/plan- Thunder Island, Fulton your-visit/water-park-information https://thunder-island.com • 6 water rides • lazy river • pool • children’s play area • modern theme park • live concerts • lodging

• 4 water rides • 2 children’s rides • kiddie lazy river • 2 kiddie water slides • small theme park

Seneca Lake Park Sprayground, Geneva

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https://parks.ny.gov/parks/125 • children’s splash pad play area • swimming in Seneca Lake • adjacent playground • ball fields • picnic facilities

Enchanted Forest, Old Forge • 8 water rides • 4 lazy river rides • 1 fast river ride • tidal wave pool • activity pool • swimming area • moderate-sized theme park

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Niagara Amusement Park, Grand Island https://niagaraamusementpark. com • 3 water rides • lazy river • children’s play area • children’s water slide • moderate-sized theme park

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Your guide to events across Upstate New York!

Entertainment Guide 2024 JUNE Auburn. Hops ’N’ Shops. Farmers market items, craft vendors, flea market, live music and food trucks. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Prison City Pub and & Brewery, 251 North St. www. prisoncitybrewing.com.

of catch & release fishing. Participants should supply their own bait, tackle and rods because only a small amount of equipment is available.

A fishing license is not required. Advanced registration and prepayment required. No event June 19, July 4 and 5. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Children 2 and younger, free. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321. https://onondagacountyparks. com/parks/carpenters-brook-fish-hatchery/?t=1714485015. 315-451-6249. Reservations@ongov.net.

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Elbridge. Time Out to Fish. Individuals and small groups with special needs, senior citizens, grandparents and grandchildren and veterans and their families can enjoy a session

Baldwinsville. Canoe & Kayak Beaver Lake.

Experience Beaver Lake Nature Center by a leisurely paddle on your own across the lake.

Event runs through June 16. Personal flotation

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devices provided. Age and weight restrictions apply. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All boats must be off the lake by 4:30 p.m. $10/hour rental per canoe or kayak. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road. https://beaverlakenature.org.

SUNDAYS and THURSDAYS Weedsport. Live music acts. 1 p.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Thursdays. Check website for complete schedule. Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Company, 8931 N. Seneca St. www. lunkenheimercraftbrewing.com.

MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS Auburn. Jersey Boys. The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, featuring “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “December 1963 (Oh, What a

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Sloan’s New York Grill

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Lunch served 12 - 4 Wed. - Sat.

The Birthplace of WNY Private & Group Tours Special Programs & Events Genealogy & WNY History Research

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Sports Fishing • Watersports • Hiking • Restaurants & Lodging Farmer’s Market every Thursday • visithendersonharbor.com

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Night),” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Stay,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Who Loves You,” “Working My Way Back to You,” and “Rag Doll,” among others. Rated PG. The show runs through June 22. Varying times; check the website. $42-77. The Rev Theatre Company, The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https://therevtheatre.com.

TUESDAYS Syracuse. Downtown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series. Enjoy a free music performance from a unique artist weekly from June 11 through October. June 18, the market will be in a temporary location at the One Lincoln Center Parking Lot. It will return to Clinton Square the following week. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton Street. https:// downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/ downtown-farmers-market.

THURSDAYS Oswego. Oswego Farmers Market. Peruse local wares from area farms and other vendors.

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. West First Street. www.oswegony.org/sites/Farmer-s-market.

Clayton. Clayton Farmer’s Market. Peruse local seasonal goods, crafts, prepared food and other vendors’ wares. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mary Street at the Village Park Circle.1000islands-clayton.com/thousand-islands-events1000-islands/farmers-market. www.facebook. com/Claytonnyfarmersmarket. 315-686-3771. info@1000islands-clayton.com. 315-686-3771. mike@1000islands-clayton.com.

Liverpool. Syracuse Chargers Track Club Thursday Night Fun Runs. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive.

315-308-0807.

Sylvan Beach. Classic Car Cruise. Experience and feel that old-time charm when the punk culture was at its peak.5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission and participation. Sylvan Beach Sunset Park, 808 Marina Dr.www.sylvanbeach.org.

FRIDAYS Syracuse. Food Truck Fridays. Stop by the Everson Community Plaza for food truck fare, live music, and art. Events are held in partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association.

Order ahead online. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, vended food. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St. www.streetfoodfinder. com/eversonmuseum.315-474-6064.

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Fulton. Fulton Farmers Market. Shop for local goods from area farms and other vendors. 8 a.m. to Noon Canalview Parking Lot, State Route 481.

Jamesville. Yoga in the Park. Yoga session will be hosted by Vyana Yoga in Manlius. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Nature Center. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Free. Clark Reservation State Park, 6035 E. Seneca Turnpike. https://parks.ny.gov/ parks/clarkreservation. FriendsOfClarkReservation@gmail.com.

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Bouckville/Madison. Antique Show. The show includes more than 2,000 dealers among 13 show areas with inventories of antiques, vintage collectibles, and more. Food trucks vendors available. Check the website for sale sites. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Route 20 between Bouckville and Madison. www.madison-bouckville. com.

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Chittenango. Oz-Stravaganza.Presented by the International L. Frank Baum & All Things Oz Historical Foundation, the festival theme this year is “Technicolor.” The event includes fireworks, parade, crafters, vendors, amusement rides, food, special guests, live music, free programming, Munchkin Mile kids’ run, writing contest, coloring contest, silent auctions, Oz authors and artists, games and more.

Free. 219 Genesee St. 315-687-7772. www. oz-stravaganza.com.

Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange 73 Main Street | Cooperstown Open 7 Days | 607-282-4374

Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange at Saratoga 453 Broadway | Saratoga Springs Open 7 Days | 518-217-3990

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Oswego Clayton. Gibson Brothers 2024. 7:30 p.m. $25+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com.

315-686-2200.

Clyde. Erie Canal Kids’ Fishing. Bring your little ones for a memorable experience by the historic Erie Canal. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.

Lauraville Landing Park, Water St. www.waynecountytourism.com.

Fairport. Canal Days. The art festival includes a chicken barbecue, live music, children’s activities, and more than 200 artisans in a juried art show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend. 6 Main St. www.fairportcanaldays.com. 585-377-6010. info@fairportcanaldays.com.

Holley. The Village of Holley’s annual June Fest, 5K run, games, vendors, food, wine tastings and live music. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Palmyra. Finger Lakes Country Music Festival. Brantley Gilbert with special guests: Jon Langston, Meghan Patrick, and Claudia Hoyser.

Rain or shine. Bring your own seating. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. $54. Wayne County Fairgrounds, W Jackson St. Syracuse. Miller and the Other Sinners.

Performing Southern soul are David Michael Miller on vocals and guitars; Steve Davis on keys, organ, key bass, and vocals; Isaiah Griffin on drums and percussion, and Dalton Sharp on saxophone. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission TBA. 443 Burnet Ave.https://443socialclub.com. 315876-0568.JULIE@443socialclub.com.

Syracuse. Six. From Tudor queens to pop

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Lake Ontario sunset seen from Breitbeck Park in Oswego

icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power. Recommended ages 10+. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission TBA. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St.https://landmarktheatre.org.

315-475-7979.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Buffalo Bisons.

Fireworks. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/ syracuse?t=1682123374.

Utica. Wine in the Wilderness. Utica Zoo’s annual 21+ wine tasting event that takes place on zoo grounds.Sample New York State wines from wineries all over New York State.

Live music, food trucks and a wide variety of vendors. Rain or shine. Valid ID required.Designated driver tickets do not get a wine glass and will not be served alcohol at the event.

Online ticket sales will close on June 3 at 5 p.m. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 30 member pre-sale; $35 general admission pre-sale or member at the door; $40 general admission at the door; $20 designated driver. Utica Zoo, 1 Utica Zoo Way. www.uticazoo.org/wine. 315-738-0472. info@ uticazoo.org.

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Bouckville/Madison. June Antique Show. See June 1.

Canandaigua. Zac Brown Band.

A multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group. 6:30 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents. com.

Chittenango. Oz-Stravaganza. See June 1.

Fairport. Canal Days. See June 1 Syracuse. Shakedown Sunday. Grateful Dead tribute band performs, including Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Wendy Sassafras Ramsay, and Tim Burns of Dead to the Core with Brian Welch and special guest Jenny O’Hara. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568.JULIE@443socialclub.com.

Syracuse. Six. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. See June 1.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Buffalo. 1:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. Explore all kinds of music from the Syracuse Orchestra, which will share recordings from the Orchestra’s archives plus insight into the pieces and the musicians who perform it. 10 a.m. to noon Free. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www.syracuseorchestra.org.

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Auburn. Homebrewed Comedy. noon to 3 p.m. $10. Prison City Pub and & Brewery, 251 North St. www. prisoncitybrewing.com.

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Syracuse. First Concert: Bassoon. This short concert will introduce the bassoon, which is a member of the woodwind family. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free for those 18 and younger. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www. syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

IONJUN. T A Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take TY LOR Wher on the Elmira Pioneers. 7:05 p.m. e WATERFRONT EXP G BEAU $6 to $10; free children under 5.

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Syracuse. Westcott Jugsuckers. The versatile group bounces among Delta blues, ragtime, old jug band music, jump blues, R&B, and early jazz numbers interspersed with wisecracks, mischief, and participatory call and response singing with their audience. 7 p.m. Admission TBA. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub. com. 315-876-0568.JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Entertainment

The Oswego area bolsters a wide vareity of events yearround from festivals, world-class fishing, movie theater & a drive-in theater, several music and performing arts groups, races and derbies, museums and historical sites, bustling night life and accommodations available in walking distance to attractions. There is something for every individual and family to choose from.

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Albion. Albion Strawberry Festival. Arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, parade, live music, cruisein, and 5K/8K walk/run. Downtown Albion.

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Clayton. Great New York State Food & Wine Festival. This three-day festival celebrates all things New York food and beverage, featuring vendors from as far away as Buffalo and Long Island, along with live music daily. Thirty-plus wineries statewide will be represented, along with dozens of other vendors of wares such as New York candy, cheese, meat, nuts, dips and sauces, herbs and spices, maple products, cookies, fudge, desserts, soda, coffee, jerky, popcorn, and distilled spirits. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 ages 21+; $5 ages 13-20; free children 12 and younger. Cerow Recreation Park Arena, 615 E. Line Road. www.1000islands-clayton. com/foodwinefestival.

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Kent. Orleans County Open Fishing Tournament (AKA Oak Orchard Open). A combined salmon and trout team event, the tournament showcases Lake Ontario’s tournament teams and recreational anglers. It will include a PRO and an AM division. Pre-registration required.

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Syracuse. CNY Reining Horse Association “Summer Slide” Horse Show Reining Event.

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NRHA Affiliate reining show. Visit event website for show program. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Admission. Toyota Coliseum, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. www.cnyrha. net/cnyrha-summer-slide.html. 518-726-7536. dalesargeant@icloud.com.

Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. Bring the

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family for hands-on fun with The Syracuse Orchestra. Try out different instruments and discover the sounds they make. Available instruments could include violin, cello, trumpet, and drums and various other percussion instruments. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www. syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

Syracuse. Summer in Vienna. Escape the summer heat. The Syracuse Orchestra String Quartet plays music to transport you to the vibrant Alpine scenes of Vienna, Austria. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free for those under age 18. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www. syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse. Experience three stages of live performances all day long and sample selections from the food of 60 area restaurants that are slated to participate.

Paige’s Butterfly Run (www.Pubrun.org) charity event is held before Taste of Syracuse opens.

Check the website for a list of entertainers and restaurants and a map of the festival. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission; $2 food samples. Between Franklin and S. Salina streets and Genesee to Washington streets. www. tasteofsyracuse.com. 315-471-9597. KAllen@ GalaxyMediaPartners.com.

Waterloo. Carla Cooke Presents and Evening with Sam Cooke. Must be 21 years or older to attend event. 8 p.m. $20+. del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 State Route 414. https://dellagoresort.com/entertainment.

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Albion. Albion Strawberry Festival. See June 7.

Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Geneva Redwings. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

Bouckville. 2024 CNY Fiber Arts Festival. A family-friendly festival celebrating the fiber arts: spinning, knitting, weaving, felting, dyeing, and crochet. Demonstrations, lectures, and workshops available, along with activities for children. Experience the wheel corral where visitors can experiment with spinning and story loom where visitors can contribute to a weaving project. Over 100 booths will sell yarn, roving, and handmade finished products made with natural fibers. Fiber animals, weaving competition, and fleece sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 adults; $10 weekend. Free 12 and younger.

Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 Route 20. www.butternuthill.net. 315-899-7792.

Ogdensburg. Car-B-Que. Enjoy a classic car show with food, vendors and family activities.

Shop Local Enjoy farm fresh, local seasonal produce, meat and eggs and fresh baked goods.

Oswego Market June 13 - October 10 Thursday evenings, 4:00 - 8:00pm West 1st Street, Oswego (Between Bridge St. & Oneida St.)

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The show will award 23 trophies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. $10 to participate in the classic car show. Fort LaPresentation Association, 22 Albany Ave.. http://ogdensburgny. com/events/19th-annual-car-b-que.laura@ slcchamber.org.

Syracuse. CNY Reining Horse Association “Summer Slide” Horse ShowReining Event.

See June 7.

Syracuse. Marcus King. On his Mood Swings World Tour, King performs songs relating to heartache, addiction, and mental health headon. 8 p.m. Admission TBA. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. https://landmarktheatre.org.

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Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse. See June 7.

Kent. Orleans County Open Fishing Tournament (AKA Oak Orchard Open). See June 7.

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Bouckville. 2024 CNY Fiber Arts Festival. See June 8.

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sionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist Warren Haynes. 7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents.com.

Clayton. Great New York State Food & Wine Festival. See June 7.

Clyde. River Rock Music Fest. Annual event benefits charities. Live music, vendors and food. Bring your own seating. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Free. Lauraville Landing Park, Water Street. http://www.riverrockmusicfest.com.

Syracuse. Beer Run Comedy Show. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. Inner Harbor Taproom 720 Van Rensselaer St. www.meierscreekbrewing.com.

Syracuse. CNY Reining Horse Association “Summer Slide” Horse ShowReining Event.

See June 7.

Kent. Orleans County Open Fishing Tournament (AKA Oak Orchard Open). See June 7.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Newark Pilots. 11:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5.

Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook. com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. See June 3.

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Canandaigua. John Fogerty: The Celebration Tour with special guests George Thorogood and The Destroyers & Hearty Har. 7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents.com.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Lehigh Valley. 6:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Syracuse. Comedy Night. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On the heels of a successful YouTube special and album release “Uncle Ernie,” Erin Harkes performs her dry, wry, sarcastic, and self-deprecating com-

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8:30 p.m. $23.18. Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce, 199 Van Buren St. Syracuse. Kids’ Night Out. Looking for a night out? Drop your kids ages 6-12 off at the zoo to party like an animal. Kids will enjoy pizza upon arrival, learn about animals, tour the zoo after hours, make crafts and play games all evening long. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Non-members: $40; members: 7% discount. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place. https://rosamondgiffordzoo.org. 315-435-8511 x8559.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Lehigh Valley. 11:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Niagara Falls Americans.

7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www. facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Lehigh Valley. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Clayton. Trans-Canada Highwayment 2024. 7:30 p.m. $55+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315686-2200.

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Newark. 2024 Wine, Craft Beverage & Artisan Festival. Enjoy music, food, friends and family along the shore of the Erie Canal and connect with local artisans and beverage vendors. Beverage tasting tickets for purchase. 4:30 p.m. to

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Brewerton. Swamp Rat Runs. Join the 44th annual Swamp Rat Runs in memory of Chris Taddeo. Registration at 7:15 a.m.; races start at 8:30 a.m.

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Syracuse. New York State Blues Festival.

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Free. Parking $10 car; $5 motorcycle. Chevy Court, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. www.nysbluesfest.com.

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with the Dutch founding Fort Orange (present-day Albany) in 1624, the land generally refers to the geographic was ceded from the indigenous tribes region north of and excluding the of the region. By the end of the AmerNew York City metropolitan area. It ican Revolutionary War, the land had includes the cities of Albany, Buffalo, all but been ceded over to European Syracuse, and Rochester. settlers in the formation of New York Before European colonization, and the United States.

Upstate New York was populated by The 1825 opening of the Erie Canal several Native American tribes and the across upstate transformed the econhome to the Six Nations. Beginning

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Liverpool. Bike Safety Rodeo. The Syracuse Young Professionals Kiwanis Club offers a bicycle skills and safety check as your child can learn to ride and learn obstacle course tricks.

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Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. See June 7.

Syracuse. Juneteenth. The Syracuse Orchestra String Quartet will perform music to help celebrate and reflect the importance of Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day.” 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free to those under age 18. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www.syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Lehigh Valley. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

Wolcott. Strawberry Festival. Celebrate the season’s harvest with strawberry shortcake, food, vendors, music, parade and live entertainment. Northup Park, New Hartford St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/

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Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. See June 3.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on theNewark Pilots. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Batavia Muckdogs. 5:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under

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Syracuse. Juneteenth. See June 15.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs.

Rochester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/ syracuse?t=1682123374.

contest, poker run, deals at local shops, and a location minutes away from Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours to tour Boldt Castle. Registration package includes an official TIRR shirt, pin, patch, sticker and bandana. Events occurring all day; check the website for schedule. $20. Downtown.www.tiriverrun.com. 315-771-1435. stlawrencerivergirl@verizon.net.

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Canandaigua. Summer Solstice.

Join in high-energy flow yoga with a DJ followed by one of two available sessions of wellness-inspired breakout classes then wrap up the night with sunset flow and meditation with acoustic sounds playing in the background. Bring your own yoga mat.

Vendors will be available, along with food for purchase. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.$60.Lincoln Hill Farms, 3792 NY 247. https://lincolnhillfarms. com.585-430-4661.

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Canandaigua. Carrie Underwood. A multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, film, and as a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. 7:30 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents.com.

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Clayton. Karla Bonoff. 7:30 p.m. $25+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https:// tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

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Waterloo. Ja Rule.Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Must be 21 years or older to attend event. 8 p.m. $35+. del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 State Route 414. https://dellagoresort. com/entertainment.

Syracuse. Carolyn Wonderland. Live performance of rock-infused blues. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub. com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub. com.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Alexandria Bay. 17th Annual Thousand Islands River Run. Vendor area includes custom bike displays from New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Canada. Contests, live music, tattoo contest, tattoo artists, Miss TI River Run

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Newark. Music On the Erie Concert Series.

The Flock. Performance will be moved to First Glass Wine Bar at Doug Kent’s Rose Bowl Lanes, 725 W. Miller St. if there is a concern with the weather. The decision will be made by 3 p.m.

Bring your own seating. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free.

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Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. The nine-day festival draws more than 210,000 people annually as it presents more than 1,750 artists from around the world in more than 300 shows at 20 venues. 250 East Ave. www.rochesterjazz.com. john@rochesterjazz.com. 585-454-2060.

Syracuse. Carolyn Wonderland. See June 20.

Syracuse. Lainey Wilson: Country’s Cool Again. 7 p.m. Admission TBA. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315435-5100.

Syracuse. Syracuse Polish Festival. Since its inception in 1954, the Syracuse Polish Festival has served to preserve and promote Polish heritage within CNY through a three-day, family-friendly event. Entertainment includes polka, pop/soul, and funk music along with folklore dance performances by the group Lechowia Dancers from Canada. Enjoy Polish and American cuisine and Polish beer along with Polish and American arts and crafts.

Main attractions are the annual Pierogi Eating Contest and Miss Polonia presentation. Crafts, inflatables and games will be available for the children. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Free.

Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton Street. http://polishscholarship.org.315-6638452. mirka.banach@yahoo.com.

Syracuse. Tee Off FORE the Animals Golf Tournament. Play golf while benefitting Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Bellevue Country Club in a captain-and-crew tournament featuring breakfast on the cart, lunch on the course and a post-tournament dinner in the luxurious clubhouse, as well as on-course contests, and animal greeters. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. $500 to $1,750.

Bellevue Country Club, 1901 Glenwood Ave. www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org. www.bellevuecountryclub.com315-435-8511 x8526.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. Paul DesLauriers & Annika Chambers. The husband and wife team perform soul/blues fusion.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. See June 7.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Alexandria Bay. 17th Annual Thousand Islands River Run. See June 21.

Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Geneva Redwings. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

Canandaigua. Oliver Anthony.Country singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony made music history this year by becoming the first artist in history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard charts without previously having a song on the charts.

8 p.m. $30+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents.com.

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Alexandria Bay. 17th Annual Thousand Islands River Run. See June 21.

Cazenovia. Yoga at Meier’s Creek. Yoga on the terrace led by Erin Vollmer. Each participant receives a drink chip to enjoy after the class.

Bring your own mat and water bottle. Limited space available. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $20 per person. 33 Rippleton Road. www.meierscreekbrewing.com/locations/cazenovia.

Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. Syracuse Polish Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. Ronnie Leigh Jazz Quarter. “Mr. Smooth” and his quartet perform R&B, jazz

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester. 1:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. See

Syracuse. Syracuse International Jazzfest.The Northeast’s largest free jazz festival, encompassing five days throughout various venues in Downtown Syracuse. Free. For a complete schedule, visit the website.

West Genesee and South Clinton streets. www.syracusejazzfest.com.

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Auburn. The Glenn Miller Orchestra. 2 p.m. See June 26.

Clayton. Tapestry, the Carole King Songbook with Su-

Clayton. Clayton Community Band. 7 p.m. $6+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. First Concert: Flute. This short concert will introduce the flute. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free for those 18 and younger. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www. syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

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Auburn. The Glenn Miller Orchestra. One of the most famous big bands in the world performs live, including hits like, “In The Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” and many more. 7 p.m. $64.50+. The Rev Theatre Company, The Merry-GoRound Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https://therevtheatre.com.

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Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. Flamy Grant and Taylor Abrahamse. Award-winning and Billboard-charting drag queen vocalist artist. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

Syracuse. James Taylor & His All-Star Band. 8 p.m. Admission TBA. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http:// www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

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Fulton zanne O. Davis.7:30 p.m. $25+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets. claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

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Syracuse. Outlaw Music Festival. Willy Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss.

5:30 p.m.$38.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www. sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

Syracuse. Syracuse International Jazzfest.

See June 26.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on theGeneva Redwings. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Newark. Music On the Erie Concert Series.

Nate Michaels. See June 21.

Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz

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Canandaigua. Carlile is a 9x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist, who is known as one of music’s most respected voices. 7:30 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents. com.

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Lake George. The 8th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. Experience the best of New York’s wineries, craft beverage producers, artisan food vendors, food trucks, craft vendors and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $49+. Charles R. Wood Park Festival Commons, 17 Elizabeth Little Boulevard. adkwinefest.com.

Lake Ontario. 13th Annual Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Trout & Salmon Derby. Get in on the action to win your share of $153,000 in the 2024 LOC Derbies along the Lake Ontario shores of NY. Register for either a day or the entire derby to catch the largest Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Steelhead. Derby runs through July 29. www.loc. org. 888- REEL-2-IN. Liverpool. Take a Kid Karpin’. Open to anglers ages 7-16. Register as a team of 4 or 5 kids or register as pairs or individuals and you will be

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Every Saturday. Shop for local goods from area farms and other vendors. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Canalview Parking Lot, State Route 481.

placed on a team. Kids will take turns fighting big fish and try to bring home the gold for their team. Expert members of the Wild Carp Club will be ready with carp fishing equipment, all set to help. 8 a.m. $10 each angler. Long Branch Park, 3813 Long Branch Road. https://wildcarpclub.com/take-a-kid-karpin?t=1714504987.

Rochester. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. See June 21.

Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. See June 7.

Syracuse. SIRSY with Christine Havrilla. Vocalist and bass player Melanie (Mel) Krahmer, g guitarist and keyboardist Rich Libutti perform soul-inspired rock. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Lake Ontario. 13th Annual Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Trout & Salmon Derby. See June

Syracuse. Music of Studio Ghibli. The Syracuse Orchestra Woodwind Quintet presents anime music live! Enjoy themes from My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo, and other Studio Ghibli favorites. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free for those 18 and younger. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www. syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on theNewark Pilots. 5:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/ OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Lake George. The 8th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See June 29.

Lake Ontario. 13th Annual Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Trout & Salmon Derby. See June 28.

Liverpool. CNY Mopar Madness. View hundreds of vehicles of all years and models on display, along with food and parts vendors, 50/50 raffle, and music from a local DJ. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.$5; free children 12 and younger. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Long Branch Road. 315-416-8272. www.cnymopar. com/?t=1714505348.

Syracuse. SIRSY with Christine Havrilla. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. See June 29.

Syracuse. Summer in Vienna. See June 7.

Syracuse. Syracuse International Jazzfest.

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JULY SUNDAYS Auburn. Hops ’N Shops. Farmers market items, craft vendors, flea market, live music and food trucks. noon to 3 p.m. Free. Prison City Pub and & Brewery, 251 North St. www. prisoncitybrewing.com.

Sodus Point. Friday Night Concert at The Lighthouse. 7/7 Midnight Storm; 7/14 Don Griffin & Friends; 7/21 Dady Brothers Irish band; 7/28 Brass, Inc. Bring your own seating.

Vended food available. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Free. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, 7606 N Ontario St. www.sodusbaylighthouse.org.

SUNDAYS and THURSDAYS Weedsport. Live music acts 1 p.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Thursdays. Check website for complete schedule. Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Company, 8931 N. Seneca St. www.lunkenheimercraftbrewing.com.

MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS Auburn. Newsies. Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies tells the story of Jack Kelly and his team of newspapers

sellers forming a union and organizing a strike because of unfair price hikes. Winner of two Tony awards for Best Score and Best Choreography. Rated PG. The show runs through July 27. Varying times; check the website. $42-77.

The Rev Theatre Company, The Merry-GoRound Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https:// therevtheatre.com.

MONDAYS Phoenix. Town of Schroeppel Music in the Park Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, including the Phoenix Community Band.

Concessions are offered weekly by a local community organization. In case of inclement weather, a rain location will be announced on the Town of Schroeppel Community Service Facebook page.6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Henley Park, 455 State St.

TUESDAYS Syracuse. Downtown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series. Enjoy a free music performance from a unique artist weekly through October. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton St. https://downtownsyracuse. com/events/signature/downtown-farmers-market.

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FRIDAYS Newark. Music On the Erie Concert Series.

July 5: The Movers; July 12: The Flock; July 19: Midnight Storm; July 26: Corey Corner. Performances will be moved to First Glass Wine Bar at Doug Kent’s Rose Bowl Lanes, 725 W. Miller St. if there is a concern with the weather. The decision will be made by 3 p.m. Bring your own seating. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Spencer Knight Park, Van Buren Streetbetween the Veteran’s Bridge (East Avenue) and the North Main Street Bridge.http://newarknychamber.org/events-2/ music-on-the-erie-concert-series.

Syracuse. Food Truck Fridays. Stop by the Everson Community Plaza for food truck fare, live music, and art. Events are held in partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association.

Order ahead online. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, vended food. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St. www.streetfoodfinder. com/eversonmuseum. 315-474-6064.

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goods from area farms and other vendors. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Canalview Parking Lot, State Route 481.

Jamesville. Yoga in the Park. Yoga session is hosted by Vyana Yoga in Manlius. Meet at the flagpole on the lawn in front of the Nature Center. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Free. Clark Reservation State Park, 6035 E. Seneca Turnpike. https:// parks.ny.gov/parks/clarkreservation. FriendsOfClarkReservation@gmail.com.

SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS Sterling. Sterling Renaissance Festival. Stroll through a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time with 12 stages of performance, games, rides, arts and crafts, jousting tournament, period food, tavern and costumed re-enactors throughout the festival grounds. Guests may wear costumes, but no weapons. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check website for pricing and weekend themes. 5385 Farden Road. www.sterlingfestival.com.315947-5782.

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Oswego. The Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concert Series. The Syracuse Orchestra performs inside historic Fort Ontario. Enjoy light classical favorites, patriotic tunes, and popular standards.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on theElmira Pioneers. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5.

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Sandy Creek. Oswego County Fair. “Stars and Stripes and Summer Nights.” Experience events focusing on farming, family and fun. 291 Ellisburg St. 315-387-7343. Oswegoagriculturalsociety@gmail.com.

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Auburn. The Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concert Series. Enjoy light classical favorites, patriotic tunes, and popular standards. Program is appropriate for all ages. Fireworks to follow. Rain date is July 7. 8 p.m. Free. Emerson Park, 6877 E. Lake Road. Syracuse Orchestra. org. 315-299-5598.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs.Worcester. 5 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Alexandria Bay. Independence Day Fireworks Display. Dusk. Free. Look over Boldt Castle. www.visitalexbay.org.

Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the FL Lakers. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www. facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

Lyndonville. 4th of July Festival. Parade, arts & crafts, food vendors, BBQ, live music and fireworks display.

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Sandy Creek. Oswego County Fair. See July 3.

Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Geneva Redwings. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

Canandaigua. Norah Jones: Visions Tour 2024. With special guest Mavis Staples. 7:30

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Hamilton. The Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concert Series. The Syracuse Orchestra performs light classical favorites, patriotic tunes, and popular standards. Program appropriate for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Village Green, Broad Street. SyracuseOrchestra.org. 315299-5598.

Sodus Point. Friday Night Concert at The Lighthouse. Finger Lakes Philharmonic Orchestra. Bring your own seating. Vended food available. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, 7606 N Ontario St. www.sodusbaylighthouse.org.

Syracuse. Party in the Square. Party In The Square. Live entertainment, food trucks and vendors. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays Liverpool. Street Scene X. View hundreds of take on the Geneva Redwings. 7:05 p.m. $6 vehicles on display, food trucks, live graffiti artto $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 ists, vendors and music from a local DJ. Noon N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAu- to 5 p.m. $10; free children 12 and younger. burnDoubledays.

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Sandy Creek. Oswego County Fair. See July 3.

Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Batavia Muckdogs. 4:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. Bring the family for hands-on fun with The Syracuse Orchestra. Try out different instruments and discover the sounds they make. Available instruments could include violin, cello, trumpet, and drums and various other percussion instruments. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www.syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

Syracuse. Music of Studio Ghibli. The Syracuse Orchestra Woodwind Quintet presents anime music live. Enjoy themes from My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo,

and other Studio Ghibli favorites. 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free for those 18 and younger. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www. syracuseorchestra.org. 315-299-5598.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on the Elmira Pioneers. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs.Scranton. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on theNiagara Falls Americans.

7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www. facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Canandaigua. Jason Mraz and the Superband. Live pop music performance. 7:30 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www. cmacevents.com.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Auburn. Auburn Doubledays take on theBatavia Muckdogs. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Clayton. The Syracuse Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $35+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com.

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Syracuse. Jason Aldean: Highway Desperado Tour. 7:30 p.m. $28.75+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315435-5100.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Skaneateles. Skaneateles Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sale.

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Syracuse. Bill Wharton. “The Sauce Boss” mixes bluesy slide guitar and soulful vocals into a high-energy show while making gumbo on stage. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568.

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Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. See July 7.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. Explore all kinds of music from the Syracuse Orchestra, which will share recordings from the Orchestra’s archives plus insight into the pieces and the musicians who perform it. 10 a.m. to noon Free. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA, 1 USA Destiny Drive (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level). www.syracuseorchestra.org.

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Auburn. Doubledays take on the Syracuse Salt Cats. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Syracuse. Little Walter Tribute with Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh. Blues harp and rock/blues music. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Clayton. “Good Witch/Bad Witch”. 7:30 p.m. $35+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com.

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Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days. Vendors, food, live entertainment, K-9 demonstration, parade, fireworks and car show. Church Street, Downtown. www.facebook.com/LyonsPeppermintDays. LyonsPeppermint@gmail.com.

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Syracuse. Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour. 7 p.m. $19.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315435-5100.

Syracuse. Miracle Cure.A trio of independent women singer-songwriters perform numbers on staying connected and on making soulful music with blood harmonies along the National Highways. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568.

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Auburn. Doubledays take on the Newark Pilots. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Deansboro. CNY Irish Festival. Live Irish music and dancers, Irish food, Highland games, children’s activities and more. Camping on-site available. Check the website for advanced sale tickets and camping reservations. $10+.

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Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days. See July 18.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Canandaigua. Dierks Bentley: Gravel and Gold Tour. 7 p.m. $25+.

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Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days. See July 18.

Syracuse. Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters.

Down home chic and big city sound plus small-town charm. The group blends intricate harmonies and the sophistication of jazz, the soul of R&B mixed with Latin and rock & roll.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

Syracuse. Instrument Petting Zoo. 11 a.m to 1 p.m. See July 7.

Syracuse. K-Pop Tribute. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

See July 13.

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Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days.

See July 18.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. See July 15.

Knowesville. Orleans County 4-H Fair. Family fun with agricultural shows, exhibits, midway rides and games, food, auctions, contests and entertainment. www. orleans4-hfair.com.

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Auburn. Doubledays take on the Elmira Pioneers. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Syracuse. Santana and Counting Crows: Oneness Tour 2024. 7 p.m. $38.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http:// www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

Syracuse. Bywater Call. Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a seven-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band from Toronto, Canada.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

Knowesville. Orleans County 4-H Fair. See July 22.

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Auburn. Doubledays take on the Elmira Pioneers. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/ OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. 7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents. com.

Cazenovia. The Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concert Series. The Syracuse Orchestra performs light classical favorites, patriotic tunes, and popular standards. The program is appropriate for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Free. Lorenzo State Historic Site, 16 Rippleton Road. SyracuseOrchestra.org. 315-299-5 598.

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Clayton. The High Kings. 7:30 p.m. $50+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https:// tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

Oswego. Oswego Harborfest. Attracting more than 75,000 each year over its four days, Oswego Harborfest features live entertainment and experiences for all ages, including 30 musical performances, midway, vendors, and a firework display. Check the website for the schedule and venues. Free. www.oswegoharborfest.com.

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Marion. Pioneer Gas Engine Association’s 60th Annual Show. Displays and demonstrations featuring antique gas engines, tractors, equipment, steam engines, flea market, parade, entertainment, tractor pulls, food and more. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission TBA. Marion Town Park, 4072 Park Dr. www.facebook.com/ p e o p l e / P i o n e e r- G a s - E n g i n e - A s s o c i a tion/100064692785956. 800-527-6510.

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Oswego. Oswego Harborfest. See July 25.

Syracuse. Dan + Shay: Heartbreak on the Map Summer Tour.7 p.m. $18.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315435-5100.

Sodus. 15th Annual Brantling Bluegrass Festival See July 25.

Syracuse. Shaw Davis & the Black Ties.

Formed in 2017 and hailing from Pompano Beach, Florida, Shaw Davis & The Black Ties feature a fusion of progressive hard rock and roots rock that embodies the soul found within blues rock icons of the 60s and 70s. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Watkins Glen. Finger Lakes Wine Festival.

Tastings of 90-plus wines, seminars, cooking demonstrations, toga contest, live music, fireworks, and, for those who plan to stay the weekend, on-site camping. Wristband purchase includes commemorative Finger Lakes Wine Festival glass; access to festival events and tastings; educational wine seminars and access to Masters Historic Racing. Age 21 and older only for tasting. Photo ID required. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $33+. www.flwinefest.com. www. facebook.com/FLWineFest. 866-461-7223.

Knowesville. Orleans County 4-H Fair. See July 22.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Orchestra Listening Lounge. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. See July 15.

Syracuse. Train and REO Speedwagon – Summer Road Trip 2024.

6:25 p.m. $24+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315435-5100.

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AUGUST SUNDAYS Auburn. Hops ’N’ Shops. Farmers market items, craft vendors, flea market, live music and food trucks. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Prison City Pub and & Brewery, 251 North St. www. prisoncitybrewing.com.

Sodus Point. Friday Night Concert at The Lighthouse. 8/4 Johnny Bauer; 7/11 Li’l Anne & the Hot Cayenne; 8/18 47 South; 8/25 Flint Creek. Bring your own seating. Vended food

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Auburn. Doubledays take on theNewark Pilots. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/ OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Marion. Pioneer Gas Engine Association’s 60th Annual Show. See July 26.

Oswego. Oswego Harborfest. See July 25.

Rome. The Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concert Series. The Syracuse Orchestra performs light classical favorites, patriotic tunes, and popular standards. Fireworks to follow. The program is appropriate for all ages. 8 p.m. Free.

Stanwix National Monument, 100 N. James St. SyracuseOrchestra.org. 315-299-5 598.

Sodus. 15th Annual Brantling Bluegrass Festival See July 25.

Watkins Glen. Finger Lakes Wine Festival.

See July 26.

Knowesville. Orleans County 4-H Fair. See July 22.

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Auburn. Doubledays take on theNiagara Falls Americans. 7:05 p.m. $6 to $10; free children under 5. Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St. www.facebook.com/OfficialAuburnDoubledays.

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Oswego. Oswego Harborfest. See July 25.

Sodus. 15th Annual Brantling Bluegrass Festival See July 25.

Sylvan Beach. 31st Annual Vettes at the Beach with Vendor & Craft Fair. The annual charity car show returns, hosted by Syracuse Corvette Club. Last year, the club raised more than $20,000 for local charities.9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Sylvan Beach, 1203 Main St. www.syracusecorvetteclub.com/ vettes-at-the-beach. www.facebook.com/ events/1136805373698451.

Syracuse. K-Pop Tribute. 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

See July 13.

Watkins Glen. Finger Lakes Wine Festival.

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available. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, 7606 N Ontario St. www.sodusbaylighthouse.org.

MONDAYS Phoenix. Town of Schroeppel Music in the Park Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, including the Phoenix Community Band. Concessions are offered weekly by a local community organization. In case of inclement weather, a rain location will be announced on the Town of Schroeppel Community Service Facebook page. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Henley Park, 455 State St.

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Auburn. Bandstand. This is the story of musician Donny Novitski who is about to take on the mission of his life: leading his band of fellow veterans into competition for America’s next swing band sensation.

Rated PG. The show begins Aug. 14 and runs through Aug. 31. Varying times; check the website. $42-77.The Rev Theatre Company, The MerryGo-Round Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https://therevtheatre.com.

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Syracuse. Downtown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series.

Enjoy a free music performance from a unique artist weekly through October. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton Street. https://downtownsyracuse.com/ events/signature/downtown-farmers-market.

THURSDAYS Oswego. Oswego Farmers Market. Peruse local wares from area farms and other vendors. 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free.West First Street. www. oswegony.org/sites/Farmer-s-market.

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Fair Haven,Sodus Bay & Wolcott Big Sodus Light, built in 1870 in Sodus Point.

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Newark. Music On the Erie Concert Series.

Aug. 2: Swagger; Aug. 9: Lakeside Sound; Aug. 16: Johnny Bauer Duo; Aug. 25: The Marbletones. Performances will be moved to First Glass Wine Bar at Doug Kent’s Rose Bowl Lanes, 725 W. Miller St. if there is a concern with the weather. The decision will be made by 3 p.m. Bring your own seating. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free.Spencer Knight Park, Van Buren Street between the Veteran’s Bridge (East Avenue) and the North Main Street Bridge. http://newarknychamber.org/events-2/musicon-the-erie-concert-series.

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Syracuse. Food Truck Fridays. Stop by the Everson Community Plaza for food truck fare, live music, and art. Events are held in partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association.

Order ahead online. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, vended food. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St. www.streetfoodfinder.

Fulton. Fulton Farmers Market. Shop for local goods from area farms and other vendors. 8 a.m. to noon Canalview Parking Lot, State Route 481.

Jamesville. Yoga in the Park. Yoga session will be hosted by Vyana Yoga in Manlius. Meet at the flagpole on the lawn in front of the Nature Center. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Free. Clark Reservation State Park, 6035 E. Seneca Turnpike. https:// parks.ny.gov/parks/clarkreservation. FriendsOfClarkReservation@gmail.com.

Auburn. Homebrewed Comedy. noon to 3 p.m. $10. Prison City Pub and & Brewery, 251 North St. www. prisoncitybrewing.com.

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Pompey. Empire Farm Days. More than 15,000 attend the three-day show annually to shop among the tents and outdoor vendors of the show to find tools, equipment and supplies for farming and rural living. Empire Farm Days rep-

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Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum History and Maritime Museum, Gardens, Tower View, Gift Shop, Wedding Venue 7606 North Ontario Street, Sodus Point, NY (315)483-4936

resents the largest outdoor agricultural show in the Northeast. Visitors can view a skid steer rodeo and equipment demonstrations and learn about the latest in agricultural technology and farm management techniques. Golf cart rentals are available. Reservations recommended (315-730-8510; efdcartrentals@gmail.com).

Food vendors include local charitable organizations and Heritage Hill Brewery onsite. Rain or shine. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission; $10 parking. Palladino Farms, 3149 Sweet Road. https://empirefarmdays.leetradeshows.com.

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Syracuse. Jeremiah Johnson. A 2022 Blues Music Award nominee, Johnson was named one of the “75 Modern Blues & Blues Rock Artists You Must Hear 2021” by Rock & Blues Muse.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568.

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Albion. Summer Festival/Rock the Park, Live music with two stages, arts & craft vendors, food vendors and more. Bullard Park.

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7/2 - Midnight Storm 7/14 - Don Griffin & Friends 7/21 - The Dady Brothers 7/28 - Brass Inc. 8/4 - Johnny Bauer 8/11 - Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne 8/18 - 47 South 8/25 - Flint Creek 9/1 - Chris Wilson

New Friday Evening Concert 7/5 – 6:30-8:30pm Finger Lakes Orchestra Bring your own lawn chairs Refreshments available

Syracuse. Party in the Square. Live entertainment, food trucks and vendors. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Albion. Summer Festival/Rock the Park. See Aug. 2.

Clayton. Williamson Branch. 7:30 p.m. $20+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com.

315-686-2200.

Pompey. Empire Farm Days. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

See Aug. 1.

Syracuse. The Desert Moondogs. Hear a fourpiece Americana roots band based in southeastern Washington state.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15.

443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com.

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Clayton. Tophouse. 7:30 p.m. $25+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets. claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-

Liverpool. CNY Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. Enjoy Highland games, pipe band competition and Celtic ethnic activities. The 80th annual event also includes family-friendly games and competitions for solo piping, drumming and pipe bands, Highland dancing and heavy athletics. Children’s games, entertainment and Celtic-themed vendors and food are also part of the fun. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.$15; $10 senior; $8 children. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Long Branch Road. https://cnyscottishgames.org.

Moravia. Fillmore Days. Family activities, bathtub races, vendors, food, live music and pedal cars. Fillmore Glen State Park, 1686 NY Rte. 38. www.friendsoffillmoreglen.org/ fillmore-days.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Worcester. 12:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t

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Canandaigua. Little River Band with special guests Firefall & John Ford Coley. 7 p.m. $25+.

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Liverpool. CNY Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. See August 8.

Moravia. Fillmore Days. See Aug. 8.

Monday, August 12th 2nd Annual Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum Golf Tournament

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Syracuse. The Queens of R&B: Xscape & SWV with Special Guests Mya, Total and 702. 7 p.m. $18.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www. sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

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Clayton. 1000 Islands Art & Craft & Antique Festival. Vendors will showcase a wide variety of art, craft, antiques and collectibles. The juried show specializes in an array of handmade goods ranging from woodworking, pottery, glassworks and handmade soaps to fiber arts, paintings, jewelry, food, antique furniture and

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more. The two-day show will also offer spinning and weaving demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6; $5 with military ID; free children 15 and younger. Cerow Arena, 615 E Line Road. https://tiartscenter.org/festival. http://www. facebook.com/pages/The-Thousand-IslandsArts-Center/. 315-686-4123.

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Local artisans Sandy Shutter and Bill Clark invite you to visit and explore their unique retail boutique, studio and gallery located in historic Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn NY. The artists’ and the shop are devoted to celebrating the beauty and history of Auburn and the surrounding area. Filled with unique art of all shapes, sizes, and mediums... Original paintings and prints, greeting cards, handcrafted meaningful jewelry, quirky one of a kind brooches, pins & gifts, textile “gentle work” & local wood creations.

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Moravia. Fillmore Days. See Aug. 8.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Worcester. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Auburn. Great Race. Annual running, bicycling, and paddling races for all ages and abilities just for the fun of it. Race as a team or solo. All participants and spectators are invited to the after-race celebration complete with music, food, and beverages. 9:30 a.m. Emerson Park, Emerson Park, 6877 E. Lake Road. http://www.greatrace.com.

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Brewerton. 20th Annual Salt City VW Car Show. Event includes door prizes, DJ, food, children’s activities, car show and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road. 315-247-4543. www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100067236310356.

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Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Aug. 10.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Worcester. 1:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

Syracuse. John Primer. Blues musician helped build the style of Chicago blues.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Bouckville/Madison. Antique Week. The show includes more than 2,000 dealers among 13 show areas with inventories of antiques, vintage collectibles, and more. Food vendors available.

Check the website for sale sites. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free. Route 20 between Bouckville and Madison. www.madison-bouckville.com.

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Bouckville/Madison. Antique Week. See Aug. 12.

Bouckville/Madison. Antique Week. See Aug. 12.

Canandaigua. Sam Hunt, with special guests Tyler Hubbard & Dalton Dover.

7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive.

Syracuse. ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour. 6:30 p.m. $18.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www. sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

Syracuse. Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold Presented by Jersey Mike’s. 7 p.m. $19.75+.

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater. com. 315-435-5100.

Syracuse. Joe Pug.This singer-songwriter is well-known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Canandaigua. Tedeschi Trucks Band: Deuces Wild Tour. Tedeschi Trucks Band is a Grammy Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul band. With special guest Margo Price. 7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents.com.

Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. Species categories include salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, carp, and walleye. All have a chance to win the grand prize. Free for children. Check the Facebook page for details as they emerge. www.facebook.com/FishOdyssey. 877-FALLS US.

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Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

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Bouckville/Madison. Antique Week. See Aug. 12.

Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

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Clayton. Clayton Community Band. 7:30 p.m. $6+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https:// tickets.claytonoperahouse.com.

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Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Durham. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Durham. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?

Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair.

People from across New York State gather to celebrate New York State food, exhibits, entertainment, and fun. Hilby, the Skinny German Juggle Boy; Bandaloni the One-Man Band; and the Sea Lion Splash Show are among perennial entertainers at the Fair. Each year’s New York State Fair showcases numerous animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of midway rides, and dozens of big-name enter-

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tainers, free on two stages and local acts elsewhere around the 300-plus acre campus. Check the website for special discount and emphasis days and to find shuttles from various parts of the state. Scooter and wheelchair rental available. Monday through Thursday 9a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 9 a.m. to noon with no entry or re-entry after 10p.m. on any day. On Labor Day (Sept. 5) the Fairgrounds will fully close at 9 p.m. Buildings open daily Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $10 parking; Admission: $8; free children 12 and younger and adults 65 and older. 581 State Fair Boulevard. https://nysfair.ny.gov.

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Clayton. BoDeans. 7:30 p.m. $35+.

403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets. claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-

Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Durham. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Durham. 1:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair.

See Aug. 21.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Durham. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair.

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Niagara Area. 49th Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Classic” Derby – A Fish Odyssey. See Aug. 16.

Syracuse. Hank Williams, Jr. and Whiskey Myers.7 p.m. $28.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http:// www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

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Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 21.

Canandaigua. Pentatonix. Threetime Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. 7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www.cmacevents. com.

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Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Durham. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Syracuse. Walker Hayes: Same Drunk Tour.7:30 p.m. $18.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315-4355100.

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Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair.

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Alexandria Bay. Blues in the Bay. The four-day music festival features waterfront views and live blues music. Visit the website for a complete listing of concerts. www.visitalexbay.org.

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Canandaigua. Miranda Lambert. Hear songwriter and Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year perform live. 7 p.m. $25+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www. cmacevents.com.

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Syracuse. The Great New York State Fair. See Aug. 21.

SEPTEMBER MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS Auburn. May We All. A country music tribute show featuring the songs from all of country’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Conway

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Twitty, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, John Dever and more. The show begins Sept. 18 and runs through Oct. 5. Varying times; check the website. $42-77.The Rev Theatre Company, The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https://therevtheatre.com.

Syracuse. Downtown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series. Enjoy a free music performance from a unique artist weekly through October. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton Street. https:// downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/ downtown-farmers-market.

THURSDAYS Oswego. Oswego Farmers Market. Peruse local wares from area farms and other vendors.

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. West First Street. www.oswegony.org/sites/Farmer-s-market.

FRIDAYS Syracuse. Food Truck Fridays. Stop by the Everson Community Plaza for food truck fare, live music, and art. Events are held in partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association.

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Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center Revisit rural life in 1800's Blacksmith Shop, Country Store, One Room School & More

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SATURDAYS Fulton. Fulton Farmers Market. Shop for local goods from area farms and other vendors. 8 a.m. to noon Canalview Parking Lot, State Route 481.

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Alexandria Bay. Blues in the Bay. See Aug. 30.

Auburn. Hops ’N’ Shops. Farmers market items, craft vendors, flea market, live music and food trucks. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Prison City Pub and & Brewery, 251 North St. www.prisoncitybrewing.com.

Sodus Point. Friday Night Concert at The Lighthouse. Chris Wilson.

Bring your own seating. Vended food available. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Syracuse. Brandon Santini. International touring vocalist and harmonica player. This was previously scheduled in April. Tickets purchased for the April show will be honored in October.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $20 to $30. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Syracuse. Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper: Freaks on Parade. 6:30 p.m. $24+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

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Lake George. Adirondack Nationals Car Show. The show features classic cars, special events, music, and more. Check the website schedule of events. 48 Canada St. http://adirondacknationals.com.

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Syracuse. JW Jones. A Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, the Canadian singer/guitarist JWJones is known for his high-energy shows.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $25 to $35. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Lake George. Adirondack Nationals Car Show. See Sept. 5.

Syracuse. Hootie and the Blowfish: Summer Camp with Trucks Tour. 7 p.m. $28.75+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www. sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

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Lake George. Adirondack Nationals Car Show. See Sept. 5.

Rochester. M&T Bank Clothesline Festival.

The Memorial Art Gallery’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for more than 60 years. More than 375 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this juried, two-day festival. Allday live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and free family art activities.10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission TBA. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. https://mag.rochester.edu/events/ clothesline-festival. 585-276-8949.

Syracuse. Pitbull: Party After Dark Tour.

With special guest, T-Pain. 8 p.m. $28.95+.

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater. com. 315-435-5100.

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Charlotte. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Baldwinsville. Golden Harvest Festival. See Sept. 7.

Lake George. Adirondack Nationals Car Show. See Sept. 5.

Rochester. M&T Bank Clothesline Festival.

See Sept. 7.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton. 1:05 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Syracuse. Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. “The Struggle is Real!”

Comedy Tour. All new material.

7:30 p.m. $29.50. The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 421 Montgomery St. http://www.oncenter.org.

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Syracuse. Killer Queen with Special Guest, Voyage. Queen tribute band plays fan favorites. 7:30 p.m. $15. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www. sjhamphitheater.com. 315-435-5100.

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Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-

Syracuse. Oktoberfest with The Syracuse Orchestra. A fun, all-ages evening with Bavarian music and refreshments to embrace the sounds and tastes of the season. 6 p.m. The Underground Lounge at Destiny USA (under the carousel and across from Burlington on the Commons level), 1 USA Destiny Drive. Syr-

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Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Charlotte. 6:35 p.m. $21 to $45. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

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Baldwinsville. Taste of Baldwinsville. One-day event offers food, music, drinks and kids activities.

Noon to 10 p.m. at Paper Mill Island. Admission is only $2 per person, with children 12 years and under free. Bring your lawn chair so you can sit and enjoy the music. www.tasteofbville.com.

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Syracuse. The Syracuse Orchestra presents Michelle Cann Plays Beethoven. The Syracuse Orchestra season opener begins with The Lovely Sirens by Stacy Garrop, Michelle Cann performing Beethoven’s fifth piano concerto, “The Emperor,” and concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. 7:30 p.m. Admission TBA. OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 421 Montgomery St. SyracuseOrchestra.org.

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Syracuse. Eye to Eye Tour. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and My Morning Jacket perform. 7:30 p.m. $18.50+. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. http://www.sjhamphitheater.com. 315-4355100.

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Syracuse. Downtown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series. Enjoy a free music performance from a unique artist weekly through October. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton Street. https:// downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/ downtown-farmers-market.

Syracuse. Teddy Swims. As part of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, Swims sings pop rock classics. 8 p.m. Admission TBA. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. https:// landmarktheatre.org. 315-475-7979.

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Syracuse. The Doobie Brothers. $55.50+. 8 p.m. Upstate Medical Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial, 100 S. State St. http://www. oncenter.org.

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Cape Vincent. Oktoberfest. Annual Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Celebration. Genuine German oompah band, New York wineries and breweries, volunteer fire department food stand, and adults’ and kids’ activities. Noon to 5 p.m. Admission TBA. Village Green, 357 Broadway St. www.facebook.com/CVOktoberfest.

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Clayton. Tay-Tay Dance Party. 7:30 p.m. $25+.

Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive.

Syracuse. Zoo Boo. Trick or treat with the animal with a “kooky-not-spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your treat bags for this fall-favorite event. Oct. 12-27. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7-$9. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place. 315-435-8511 x8526.

MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS Auburn. May We All. A country music tribute show featuring the songs from all of country’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, John Dever and more. The show runs through Oct. 5. Varying times; check the website. $42-77.

The Rev Theatre Company, The Merry-GoRound Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https:// therevtheatre.com.

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Clayton. Brighton Beat. 7 p.m. $20+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets. claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

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Clayton. Haunted Objects. 7:30 p.m. $20+. Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets. claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

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LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Fest. The 51st event includes a midway, live entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, pie baking contest, 10K run, agricultural vendors, arts and crafts vendors, food, and (at 7 a.m.) apple pancake breakfast. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5330 Rowland Road. www.lafayetteapplefest.org. 315-677-3498.

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LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Fest.

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OCT.

Syracuse. Les Miserable. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. 7:30 p.m. Admission TBA. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. https://landmarktheatre.org. 315-475-7979.

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Syracuse. Les Miserable. See Oct. 22.

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Syracuse. Les Miserable. See Oct. 22.

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Syracuse. Les Miserable. See Oct. 22.

Syracuse. Joshua Hyslop. Vancouver based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop returnssince his 2012 full-length debut Where The Mountain Meets The Valley. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $20 to $30. 443 Burnet Ave. https://443socialclub.com. 315-876-0568. JULIE@443socialclub.com.

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Syracuse. Les Miserable.2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. See Oct. 22.

Syracuse. Les Miserable. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. See Oct. 22.

BOO! WHERE TO GO TO GET SCARED

Spooky walks, haunted houses and eerie hayrides abound this October

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant When the weather turns cool and the days grow short, line up a few scarily good times for your family at these spooky venues.

The Fright Nights in Syracuse (www.thefrightnights. com, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays in October) isn’t just one haunted house. It’s five: Devil’s Dungeon Slide to Hell, The Monster Movie Maintee, Burgen Manor, Lady Lamson’s Cursed Voyage and Penny’s Playhouse. USA Today included Fright Nights in its “Best 20 Haunted Attractions in the Northeast,” so it’s worth planning a trip—if you dare.

Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park in Fulton (www.frightmarefarmsny.com, weekends in October) includes a haunted house, creepy labyrinth, and trail. The woodsy setting makes it seem like something lurks behind each tree. Probably because something is.

13th Hour Rising Haunted Hayride in Fulton (7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays in October) was rated a “Top Attraction” for 2022 by NewYorkHauntedHouses.com.

Watch out for murderous clowns, chainsaw-wielding madmen and blood-chilling screams in the night.

Casey’s Cottage in Mexico (https://mexicopointpark. com/wp/?page_id=28, by appointment) is the site of a summer dwelling of Dr. William Casey. After his passing in 1978, visitors started sensing an eerie presence on the site, hearing music and voices, along with objects moving seemingly by themselves. Some even noted the appearance of the specter of a girl near a tree near where she was buried.

Will you catch a glimpse?

Demon Acres Haunted House & Hayride in Hannibal (www.demonacres.com) offers a 3,000-sq. foot haunted

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Terror Field in Clyde (www.terrorfield.com, Fri.-Sat. Sept. 14-Oct. 27) is housed in a mostly derelict part of a historic Erie Canal village. Lit with only your feeble glow stick, who knows what disturbing surprises wait around each corner?

Museum of Wayne County in Lyons (http://waynehistory.ipage. com/Waynehistory/Home.html, by appointment) offers guided tours that tell about William Fee, the convicted murderer hung in the jail in 1860. Does his troubled spirit linger here?

Hose 22 Firehouse in Rochester (www.hose22.com, during business hours) was built in 1916 but closed in 1962 when the fire company moved to a modern facility. The building sat abandoned for 47 years until its restoration in 2007 by a restaurateur.

Current staff report seeing figures on camera that they could not see in person, objects that have been moved in unoccupied rooms and a general sense that they’re not quite alone.

After a meal at Hose 22 Firehouse Grill, take a self-guided tour of the original meeting space and bunk rooms outfitted with firefighter equipment.

Does the heartbreak and suffering they witnessed still echo on the walls?

Marble Orchard Ghost Walk in Lewiston (www.artcouncil.org/events/ marble-orchard-historic-walks, 7 p.m., Oct. 27-31,) offers a new ghost walk, “Sailors, Soldiers, and Saloons” to tell tales of people who were just passing

through Lewiston but met an unexpected fate. It’s best to bring along a flashlight just in case.

Old Fort Niagara Lantern and Lore Tours (www.oldfortniagara.org/ event/100340/lantern-and-lore-tours, Oct. Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) offer a guided walk through the darkened fort complete with ghost stories. The tour is best suited for guests ages 10 and older. The Fort provides guests with a lantern each.

Want more of the macabre? Check out New York’s Haunted History Trail (https://hauntedhistorytrail.com) with more than 400 paranormal points of interest.

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NYS PARKS SYSTEM CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH A CHALLENGE NEW YORK STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC Sites celebrates its centennial

a $15 million bond act to build and enlarge a network of state parks — in 2024, commemorating the 100th forging the state park and historic site anniversary of the founding of the system that state residents and visitors parks and sites system. know and cherish today, Hochul said This system “continues to serve as in her release. an acknowledgment that public access “There is so much to do within to open space and recreational assets our vast state park system and the is a right and not a privilege, afforded Centennial Challenge is a great way to all New Yorkers.” to introduce New Yorkers and visitors, The public still has time to comalike, to our historic and awe-inspiring plete The New York State Parks Cenproperties for 2024’s 100th annivertennial Challenge. People are encoursary celebration,” Hochul said in the aged to visit New York’s state parks release. “Our park system is an incredand historic sites throughout this year ible place to visit year-round and the in honor of the 100th anniversary of Centennial Challenge is a great activity the state park and historic site system. for all who are resolving to have a fun The year-long celebratory chaland adventurous New Year.” lenge was announced by Gov. Kathy The challenge is designed to be Hochul late in 2023. completed by people of all abilities All state residents and visitors and can be finished by visiting parks can participate. The intent is to boost and historic sites across the state. attendance at state parks, allow the Some challenges include activities public to learn about the state’s history such as hiking, boating, playing disc and give back to parks for the next golf, ice skating, snowshoeing, visit generation of adventurers, according a new-to-you park or camp at a state to the governor’s message. park.

The Centennial Challenge began People also can volunteer at at the start of 2024 and includes 100 parks, talk to a forest ranger or talk to missions that can be completed at an interpreter about the history of a various state parks and historic sites. state historic site.

Participants will need to complete 24 Two of the challenges encourage missions throughout 2024 to complete people to visit the state’s oldest park the challenge.

— Niagara Falls — and state’s oldest In 1924, Gov. Alfred E. Smith and historic site — Washington’s Headquarthe State Legislature created the State ters in Newburgh.

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missions throughout the year in order to complete the challenge. Those who complete it will earn a commemorative sticker and be entered into a promotional giveaway where 24 lucky participants will win a three-year Empire Pass and Centennial merchandise.

For every 10 additional points, participants will receive one additional entry into the promotional giveaway.

The promotional drawing will take place the week of Jan. 13, 2025. Submissions can be mailed in or submitted via the Goosechase app and will be accepted through Jan. 10, 2025.

People can download the Goosechase app onto their phone from the iPhone or Android app store. They can also download a paper checklist sheet off the state park’s Centennial Challenge website.

On the Goosechase app, search for “NY State Parks Centennial Challenge” to join. Once joined, participants can collect points by completing missions right in the app by either taking and uploading photos or videos or submitting an answer to a question.

Collect points by checking missions off the checklist form. Once 24 points have been earned, participants can mail the checklist to the address listed on the form.

For more information, visit www. parks.ny.gov/100/challenge

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Cortland County Convention & Visitor’s Center..... 98 Cortland County Historical Museum ...................... 96 Costa Grande Restaurant................. 91 Court Street Antiques....................... 21 Crouse Hospital.................................. 6 Curtiss Museum................................ 92 Discover Downtown Syracuse......... 74 DiscoverUpstateNY.com................... 44 DP Dough.......................................... 76 Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery............ 89 Earville Opera House, The............... 25 Eastern Shore Insurance Agency..... 63 Eclectic Chic...................................... 19 Elderberry Pond Restaurant............ 88 Elemental Management Group....... 34 Eleven Waters Restaurant (Marriott)................... 74 Finger Lakes Boating Museum......... 92 Finger Lakes Cider House................ 86 Fishville Antique Emporium............ 21 Flamingo Bowl.................................. 10 Friendship Thrift Shop..................... 66 Fulton Taxi........................................ 60 Geneva Antique Co-op..................... 20 Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum..................... 94 Great New York State Fair, The........... 8 Greater Oswego/Fulton Chamber of Commerce .............. 51 Green Planet Grocery....................... 56 H. Lee White Maritime Museum....... 57 Harborfest......................................... 49 Hastings Lions Club Apple Fest........ 10 Hazlitt Winery................................... 86 Hejamada Campground.................. 86 Henderson Business & Community Council................. 45 Holland Land Office Museum.......... 45 Hot Corner Trading Card.................. 91 Insane Inflatables............................. 44 Jewish Community Center (JCC)..... 77 Jim’s Trailer World............................ 72 Johnston’s Gas................................. 61 Ken’s Body Shop............................... 57 Knights Inn – Oswego....................... 57 Lakeshore Hardwoods..................... 65 Lakeside Restaurant......................... 52 Lakeview Lanes................................ 61 Longley Dodge.................................. 62 Longs Cards & Books........................ 87 Lukacs Pottery Studio...................... 80 LW Emporium .................................. 92 Madison County Distillery.............. 100 Madison County Fair........................ 99

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Madison County Historical Society....................... 100 Main Street Emporium..................... 81 Martin’s Tide Sides Bay House......... 79 Martin’s Tide Sides Marina............... 81 Mill House Market / Rainbow Shores........................... 64 Mimi’s Drive-In.................................. 61 MOST, The......................................... 77 Muranda Cheese............................... 86 Nest Egg Country Store, The............ 47 Nolan’s on the Lake.......................... 89 Northern Ace Home Center.............. 63 NuCab............................................... 62 NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center... 85 NYS Parks and Recreation.............. 108 Oak Hill Bulk Foods.......................... 90 Ol’ Factory Soaps/ Lavender Festival......................... 79 Old Country Store & More, The........ 93 Onondaga Historical Association.... 77 Ontario Orchards.............................. 49 Ontario Shores RV Resort................. 65 Orleans County............................... 107 Oswego County Historical Society......................... 57 Oswego County Mutual Insurance (OCMIC)........ 106 Oswego County Tourism.................... 3 Oswego Speedway........................... 51 Oswego Tours................................... 49 Oswego YMCA................................... 53 Painfull Acres Amish Furniture........ 68 Pandora’s Barn................................. 21 Peters Realty / Simeon Dewitt......... 63 Pinehurst Cottages........................... 69 Polish Festival................................... 76 Port City Co-Op................................. 20 Power and Paddle............................ 45 Press Box.......................................... 57 Quilters Corner................................. 93 R Diner.............................................. 72 Reakes Country Goods..................... 96 Red Bird Café.................................... 72 Reiter’s Marina, Inc........................... 66 REV Theatre, The (Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival)............. 25 Ridge Campgrounds, The................ 33 Rochester Museum & Science Center............................... 7 Rolling Hills Asylum.......................... 29 Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In.................. 53 Safe Haven Museum......................... 53 Salt Sanctuary.................................. 72 Scriba Electric................................... 56 Seneca Falls Historical Society........ 87

Sennett Still & Barrel........................ 83 Sharp’s Bulk Foods .......................... 68 Sip Back & Relax Tours..................... 83 Six Mile Creek Winery....................... 92 Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce............................... 83 Skaneateles Marina.......................... 93 Sloan NY Grill.................................... 45 Smith Boys........................................ 95 Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum...... 80 Sodus Feeds & Artisan’s Co-Op........ 81 Something Olde, Something New......................... 103 Sonnenberg Gardens....................... 90 Southwest Oswego Baptist Church............................. 52 Speno Music..................................... 88 Splash Indoor Water Park Resort....... 9 St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce............... 29 Sterling Creek Campgrounds........... 78 Stewarts Shops................................. 35 Stick & Rudder Public House........... 79 Stickley Museum, The...................... 76 Stoney’s Pineville Campground...... 65 Sutter’s Marina................................. 93 Swan Bay resort............................... 71 Syracuse Orchestra.......................... 25 Taste of Baldwinsville...................... 75 Torbitt’s Service Center.................... 52 Tru by Hilton..................................... 76 Tug Hill Estate Vineyard................... 68 Unique Toy Shop.............................. 90 Upstate Medical University.............. 46 USS Slater......................................... 33 Vashaw’s Collision Service............... 58 Ventosa Vineyards............................ 88 Visit Rochester.................................... 4 Waldheim Resort, The.................... 103 Ward O’Hara Museum...................... 90 Warren’s Auto Parts & More.............. 65 Water Safari Resort......................... 102 Watertown International Airport..... 67 Wayne County Tourism.................... 82 Weaver View Farm............................ 84 Weedens Mini Mall............................ 35 Weis Vinyard..................................... 94 Whites Lumber................................. 65 Whitewater Challengers................... 29 Windmill, The ................................... 91 Winton Antiques............................... 21 Wizard of Clay Pottery...................... 94 Woman Made Products.................... 90 Woodchuck Saloon / Lakeside Restaurant.................... 52 Yellow Barn Winery.......................... 69

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