Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd. www.turningstone.com. 800-771-7711.
Arcade. North Pole Express Trains. See Dec. 1. Homer. Delaney Brothers Bluegrass Christmas. Timeless classics, old favorites, and holiday songs. 2 p.m. $5 to $12. Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S Main St. www. center4art.org. Rochester. Disney’s The Lion King. See Dec. 19. Syracuse. A Syracuse Christmas Carol. See Dec. 12. Utica. The Polar Express Train Ride. See Dec. 1.
or older to attend. 8 p.m. Free Admission. The Vine at Del Lago Resort, 1133 Route 414. www.dellagoresort.com. 315-946-1695. Long Lake. Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge. The Town of Long Lake and the Long Lake Fire Department join forces for a fundraiser to benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Plungers are required to raise a minimum of $25 to participate. Medical checks provided by the Long Lake Rescue Squad. Compete individually or as part of a team. Prizes awarded for Best Team Theme, Best Individual Plunge, Best in Show, Most Funds Raised by a Team and Most Funds Raised by an Individual. Participants must 16 and over to participate. Plungers under 18 must have parental permission. Registration will be at the Adirondack Hotel starting at 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Long Lake Town Beach More. www.mylonglake.com. 518-624-3077.
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Rochester. Disney’s “The Lion King.” See Dec. 19. Utica. The Polar Express Train Ride. See Dec. 1.
Rochester. Disney’s “The Lion King.” See Dec. 19. Rochester. Kwanzaa Celebration. Each of Kwanzaa’s seven days is dedicated to one principle, named in Swahili. Translated, they are unity; self-determination; collective work and responsibility; cooperative economics; purpose; creativity; and faith. These events for all ages feature hands-on art activities, music and dance demonstrations, storytelling, and a variety of cultural displays. The celebration is in partnership with the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Suggested $5 donation per group. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue. http:// mag.rochester.edu. 585-276-8900. maginfo@ mag.rochester.edu. Verona. Bret Michaels. Michaels brings his distinct country sound to Upstate New York. 8 p.m. $45 to $99. The Showroom, Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd. www. turningstone.com. 800-771-7711.
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Dec. 26 Rochester. Disney’s The Lion King. See Dec. 19.
Dec. 27 Rochester. Disney’s “The Lion King.” See Dec. 19. Syracuse. The Great Salt City Blues Concert 3. Twenty-one of Syracuse’s best musicians will honor five legendary Blues performers. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. $25 to $35, plus a service fee. Palace Theater, 2384 James St. www.facebook.com/ saltcitybluesconcert. 315-638-4286. gspencer57@verizon.net. Verona. Earth, Wind & Fire. 8 p.m. $45 to $175. Room and show packages starting at $278. Event Center, Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd. www.turningstone. com. 800-771-7711.
Dec. 28 Rochester. Disney’s “The Lion King.” See Dec. 19. Waterloo. Ruby Shooz. Performing for more than 20 years, this group of musicians brings back the classic rock from the 50’s, 60’s, and some newer tunes. Must be 21 years of age
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Dec. 30 Rochester. Disney’s “The Lion King.” See Dec. 19. Syracuse. “The Hip Hop Nutcracker.” A unique and joyful holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber. 7:30 p.m. $37 to $67. The OnCenter, Mulroy Civic Center Theaters 800 S. State St. http://hiphopnutcracker.com.
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Dec. 31 Cortland. Cortland Repertory Theater’s 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Dance, “Dancing Thru the Decades” New Year’s Eve Dance. Dance in the New Year at and then have a front row seat to the Downtown Cortland First Light celebration, which includes a countdown ball drop and fireworks. Each brings a new decade of the best dance tunes. 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. 60s and 70s music; 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. 70s and 80s music; 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. 80s and 90s music; 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. greatest hits of all time. Advanced tickets $10; at the door $15. Cortland Repertory Theater downtown, 24 Port Watson St. www.cortlandrep.org. 800-427-6160. info@cortlandrep.org. Rochester. Disney’s “The Lion King.” See Dec. 19. Saranac Lake. First Night. First Night Saranac Lake 2020. See Dec. 31. A family-friendly celebration of the arts welcomes in 2020. First Night Saranac Lake offers a wide variety of entertainment, such as live music, puppet shows, comedy acts, fireworks display and more. 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Adults $15 in advance and $20 day of the event; teens $10 (ages 13-18); children 12 and younger free admission. Various locations.
JANUARY Daily All Month 2020 New York State Ice Pro-Am Winter Classic Tournament. Tournament includes all New York State waterways, including ice, open water, tributaries, rivers and more. Features seven categories: pike, walleye, pickerel, trout (brown, lake, rainbow/steelhead), crappie, perch, and pan-fish (sunfish, bluegill). $25 per angler.
Sundays, Saturdays Fabius. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides. See “December: Saturdays And Sundays” listing.
Jan. 1 Albany. 23rd Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park. See “December: All Month” listing. Corning. Glass Wonderland at the Corning Museum of Glass. See “December: All Month” listing. Lake George. Polar Plunge. About 1,000 participants are expected. Registration 10:30 a.m. at Duffy’s Tavern on Amherst St in Lake George Village. Or pre-register from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31st at Duffy’s