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CONTENTS Winter Guide CNY is published every year by Local News, Inc., which also publishes 55 PLUS, Oswego County Business Magazine and In Good Health—CNY’s Healthcare Newspaper, among other publications. www.CNYwinter Editor & Publisher: Wagner Dotto Associate Editor: Lou Sorendo Contributing Writers: Melissa Stefanec, Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Hannah McNamara Calendar of Events Editor: Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Advertising: Peggy Kain, Shelley Manley Design & Layout: Chris Crocker Cover Design: Jillian Meisenzahl Office Manager: Laura Beckwith

Farmer’s Almanac: A Year of Extremes .....7 Winter: Love it or Hate it ..................9 Winter: Test Your Knowledge .............10 It’s a Wonderful Life — in Seneca Falls .....14 Cabin Fever Remedies .........................16 Polar Plunge Season ...................18 NYS Farm Show Turns 300 .........20 Great Eastern Whiteout ....................22 Win Your Next Snowball Fight .............43 Winter Geocaching ...............45 How to Entertain — Your Pets .............41

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Onondaga Parks & Recreation....3 Pulaski/Eastern Shore Chamber ................................34 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Choir.23 The Jello Museum.....................42 Town of Inlet..............................40 Town of Long Lake....................40 Warm Up Oswego.......................9 Woods Valley Ski Area..............41

Amerigas...................................24 Johnston’s Gas..........................30

AUTOMOTIVE

Burkes Home Center.................24 Deaton’s Home & Building.........34 Krell Distributing........................16 Lakeshore Hardwoods...............35

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Associated Dental Arts..............24 Oswego Health..........................25

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Advertisers by Alphabetical Order All Seasons Inn / Beacon Hotel ......29 Amerigas.........................................24 Apple Country Retreat.......................8 Associated Dental Arts....................24 Berkshire/Hathaway CNY Realty.....29 Big Moose Inn..................................27 Burdick Ford....................................52 Burger King......................................28 Burkes Home Center.......................24 Century 21 Leah’s Signature...........31 Century 21- Galloway......................28 Christmas & Associates...................41 Computer Accounting Service.........24 Crossroads Inn & Cabins.................37 Deaton’s Home & Building...............34 Dick’s Auto Specialties....................33 Dusting Divas..................................16 Eddie’s Cove...................................36 Eddy’s Place....................................32

Eis House........................................35 El Rincon Mexicano.........................42 Fox Hollow Salmon River Lodge.....36 Friendship Thrift Shop.....................36 Fuccillo’s Auto Mall............................5 Grist Mill Restaurant........................36 Inns of Aurora....................................8 James A. Cheney Insurance............13 Jim’s Trailer World...........................42 Johnston’s Gas................................30 Ken’s Body Shop.............................24 Krell Distributing..............................16 Lakeshore Hardwoods.....................35 Land First Inc...................................37 Letters Signs Specialty....................30 Little Sodus Inn................................42 Longley Dodge................................31 Lowville Cheese Producers.............50 Maplegrove Bed & Breakfast ..........42

Met Life / David Mirabito..................30 Mid-River Motel & Campground......35 Mimi’s Drive-In.................................30 Mr. Sub............................................32 Mrs. Walkers Psychic......................26 Old Forge Hardware........................27 Old Forge Sport Tours.....................40 Onondaga Parks & Recreation..........3 Oswego County FCU.......................49 Oswego County Promotion..............51 Oswego County Stop DWI...............26 Oswego Health................................25 Parks Alumni House / SUNY Cortland.............................39 Paura’s Discount Liquor..................28 Pawn Boss.......................................31 Peter Realty.....................................26 Pole Position Raceway....................51 Port Lodge Motel.............................32

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Pulaski/Eastern Shore Chamber ....34 Riveredge Resort...............................2 RiverHouse Restaurant...................32 Salmon Hills Lodge............................2 Sharp’s Bulk Food...........................17 Stoney’s Pineville Campground.......32 Suggett House Museum..................39 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Choir.......23 Tailwater Lodge...............................50 The Heckled Hen.............................23 The Jello Museum...........................42 Toggenburg Mountain Ski ...............23 Town of Inlet....................................40 Town of Long Lake..........................40 Turning Stone Resort / Casino........13 Vernon Down Casino Hotel.............50 Warm Up Oswego.............................9 Weeden’s Mini Mall.........................27 Woods Valley Ski Area....................41

A Year of Extremes

Lots of shoveling, shivering in the forecast

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f you thought that after last winter the weather gods owed us one, you are in for some bad news. That is, of course, if the weather predictions in the Farmers’ Almanac are as accurate as last year’s.

According to the philomaths (lovers of learning) at the Almanac, the winter of 2014-2015 is going to include lots of shoveling and shivering.

“It won’t be quite as cold and snowy as last year, but it will be another

By Melissa Stefanec good-old-fashioned winter,” said Sandi Duncan, managing editor of the Farmers’ Almanac.

The almanac is predicting this winter’s strongest storms will be accompanied by some of its coldest temperatures and rain down their fury in the beginning of January and February. It predicts large storms will occur between Jan. 4 and Jan. 7 and again between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. Although it calls for lots of snow storms this winter, the word

blizzard isn’t in its predictions. It also predicts the cold weather and snow will hang on into the middle of March and be followed by a slightly warmer and very wet April.

The almanac also makes weather predictions for the summer. It predicts the summer of 2015 will be a scorcher.

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“If you can get through the winter, there is a long, hot summer on tap,” said Duncan.

Every year since 1776 (that is 230 years for those of us too cold to do math), the Farmers’ Almanac has provided its readers with longterm weather projections, natural remedies and practical advice.

The weather predictions actually account for a small portion of the almanac itself. This year’s Sandi Duncan almanac also features articles and tips on topics such as natural foods to boost health, eating organic on a budget and reviving your lawn or garden It also features the best days calendar. For years, readers have consulted this calendar for the best days to do things like go fishing or hunting, plant gardens or plan an outdoor event such as a wedding. The almanac also has a website (www.farmersalmanac.com) with plenty of free tips and an email list serve that delivers helpful advice, including tips on safe snow shoveling, a dreaded but necessary pastime in Central New York.

Duncan credits the Almanac with having, on average, an 80 – 85 percent accuracy rating for its long-range weather predictions. Last year she gave the almanac a 95 percent rating. It predicted a bitterly cold and snowy winter, (for the record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a mild winter). The Almanac even predicted a nasty storm on Superbowl Sunday, and a storm hit hours after the game and trapped many fans.

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n early November we asked area residents how they feel about winter:

“I loved it as a kid. Snow days were great and I’d build an igloo and play. At this point in my life, I’m not crazy about it. I hate ice storms and I despise snow when we get three or four feet at a time.

“My No. 1 dislike of winter in this area is that it’s a greedy season. It consumes way too much of the calendar. If it were just January and February, it would be OK. By the time it’s over, it’s ugly. It’s hard on cars, too. I feel winter holds me hostage.

I don’t want to be caught in whiteout conditions. Route 481 between Oswego and Fulton is like a black hole of winter. My car handles the road fine, but if you can’t see where you’re driving you can’t drive. Winter makes life harder and more expensive since I pay someone to snow blow. It’s hard to get comfortable or make plans because you never know what’s going to happen with the weather or the power going out.”

Mary Ann Donahue, library clerk at Oswego Public Library

“I like the winter sports and dog sledding. I don’t necessarily like freezing cold, like sub-zero, but I like the snow that comes with the cold. I like the serenity. It’s a lot more quiet on trails than at other times of the year. You don’t hear a lot of noise. Just occasionally wildlife. The snow is the best

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10 Facts to Test Your Knowledge of Winter Next time you are at a gathering, break out these winter fun facts to amuse your family and friends

By Melissa Stefanec

1. Snow is not actually white.

Most people are probably consciously aware of this fact, but the magic of snow has a way of distracting us from the truth that snow is clear. Referring to snow as a the white stuff or a blanket of white is so commonplace, but snow is actually ice, which is clear. The reason snow appears white is actually pretty complex. Snow is clear, but it is not

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transparent; it is translucent. This means light doesn’t pass directly through a snow crystal in a straight line. It instead gets redirected after entering the snow crystal. The light does the same thing when it passes through other snow crystals, and it gets bounced around. The result is all the wavelengths of light getting bounced back to our eyes, which gives the appearance of white.

2. The snowiest city in the United States is Valdez, Alaska.

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On average, Valdez receives about 326.3 inches of snow per year. That is more than 27 feet. This city has a population of about 3,976 people, and they brave a lot of snow. The only city in New York to make this list is Boonville, which ranked sixth with an average annual snow fall of 193.5 inches.

3. Snowshoes work because they give you “bigger feet.”

Ever wonder how snowshoes actually work? Snowshoes give your feet more surface area. This allows your body weight to spread out over a larger area, which better supports your weight.

This means you won’t sink as far into the snow. The snow isn’t the only place people use snowshoes. People use snowshoes to cross mud in places like wetlands.

4. Not getting enough sleep can make you more susceptible to illness.

Not getting enough sleep affects your immune system, and studies show people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to get sick.

Not getting enough sleep can also affect your recoup time and make it harder to get over an illness.

hand with shovels or moved with horsedrawn carriages that were equipped for the task. His snow blower consisted of a large, four-wheeldrive truck with a chute attached to it. Snow blowers wouldn’t be available to common consumer until the 1950s, at which point they were compact and affordable, costing about $100.

Bodies of water and private wells can increase in salinity because of road salt use. The salt can also end up in a public water supplies.

7. Wind chill measures the amount of heat lost from the human body.

6. The use of road salt is a concern to some environmental groups.

The Northeast and Midwest portions of America use about 18 million metric tons of rock salt on roads each year. Some jurisdictions don’t use salt and instead opt for sand. This is due to rising concerns about the salinity of groundwater.

We all know and dread the wind chill during the winter months. That’s because wind chill doesn’t have anything to do with the actual temperature; it has more to do with how that temperature feels to us. Wind chill is a term that describes the rate of heat loss on the human body resulting from the combined effect of

5. This winter, we should all pay homage to Arthur Sicard.

That’s because in 1925 — 90 years ago — he invented the snow blower.

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temperature and wind. The wind chill chart used today was developed by the National Weather Service in 2001.

tures are found in Antarctica.

The continent owns the title of the coldest place on Earth. In August 2010 satellite data revealed a new record low temperature— negative135.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

10. If you have a Christmas tree, you should thank a German.

8. The world’s largest snowwoman was created in Maine.

The world’s tallest snow person doesn’t go to a snowman, it goes to a snowwoman. Olympia Snowwoman was constructed in 2008 in Bethel, Maine. She measured 122 feet and 1 inch tall, which is about 11 stories. She is in the Guinness Book of World Records, was named after U.S. Senator Olympia Snow, and took until June of 2009 to completely melt.

9. If you think New York is cold, you should avoid the south.

Throughout history, evergreen plants have had special meaning to people. During the colder winter months, many cultures saw these plants as symbolic of sunlight and warmer temperatures to come. However, Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition during the 1500s.

Although, it wasn’t until the 20th century that most Americans embraced

Upstate New York is known for some frigid temperatures, but to find the coldest temperatures one needs to head south. The coldest recorded tempera-

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Christmas trees in their homes. Prior to that, Christmas trees were seen as symbols of paganism by many Americans.

However, many German-Americans were decorating their trees with apples, nuts, and marzipan long before then.

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The It’s a Wonderful Life museum displays art and symbols from the movie, including a cigar lighter like the one featured in the drugstore in the film.

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Seneca Falls Visit the town thought to be the inspiration for Frank Capra’s classic movie

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

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If you love Frank Capra’s classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” take a day trip to visit Seneca Falls in Seneca County — about 45 minutes west of Syracuse near the Thruway. The village is thought to be the inspiration for the director’s fictitious Bedford Falls, N.Y. setting.

Beyond the obvious similarity of names, Seneca Falls’ proximity to Rochester, Elmira and New York City is like that of Bedford Falls. Many small towns offer mom-and-pop shops in a folksy main shopping district as in the film. But the real town also has a bridge very much like the one Jimmy Stewart’s character George Bailey used in his suicide attempt foiled by Clarence, the angel. A canal winds through both towns, and both have many Second Empire Victorian-style homes.

Capra traveled in Upstate New York prior to when he made “It’s a Wonderful Life” but he never mentioned stopping in Seneca Falls. A local barber claimed he cut Capra’s hair, only realizing later that his patron was a famous movie maker.

The similarities between the two towns were even more

striking then, since Seneca Falls and Bedford Falls were both mill towns, had globe street lamps and had a grassy median on part of its main street.

Cast member Karolyn Grimes is said to think that Seneca Falls is the “real” Bedford Falls, according to www. therealbedfordfalls.com: “When I came around the corner and saw [Seneca Falls’] main street, I gasped and said, ‘This is Bedford Falls!’”

Grimes then saw the steel bridge that flows over the canal: “It is nearly a replica of the same bridge that George Bailey had grown up with all his life.”

A few elements of the film may be based upon actual events in Seneca Falls. On April 12, 1917, Seneca Falls resident Antonio Varacalli drowned while successfully rescuing Ruth Dunham who had jumped from the bridge in a suicide attempt.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” also features a thwarted suicide jump from a bridge.

George Bailey’s brother, Harry, marries a girl named Ruth. Varacalli was a recent Italian immigrant living in a

Free horse-drawn carriage rides are always a hit at Seneca Falls’ celebration of It’s a Wonderful Life.

The bridge in Seneca Falls looks like the one from which George Bailey contemplated suicide in It’s a Wonderful Life.

low-cost housing development. George Bailey’s building and loan firm helped Italian immigrants build affordable homes in a housing development.

The connection between Bedford Falls and Seneca Falls has become a tourism attraction. The town bills itself as “The Real Bedford Falls (www.therealbedfordfalls.com) and lists further reasons for connecting Seneca Falls and Bedford Falls.

Year round activities include touring the Seneca Falls It’s a Wonderful Life Museum, and the It’s a Wonderful Life Walking Tour, a self-guided stroll among the 18 aspects of Seneca Falls that link it to Bedford Falls.

The village hosts an annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Festival (Dec. 1214 this year) that includes a 5K run, guest appearances from cast members Karolyn Grimes (“Zuzu”) and Carol Coombs (“Janie”), the Seneca Community Players’ performance of “Merry Christmas George Bailey” and other special events. Check www.therealbedfordfalls.com for updates.

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By Hannah McNamara

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he getaway you seek this winter is right at your frostbit fingertips, from cross-country skiing to indoor championship golf.

As you endure another winter that traditionally has no mercy, pass the time with one of these local and winter-friendly excursions.

Destiny USA Whether you are looking for entertainment, shopping or food, your options

are endless at Destiny USA in Syracuse.

Optigolf, an 8,300-square-foot yearround indoor golf course, offers features like fairway hitting surfaces and model golf simulators.

5 Wits Adventure is a live-action entertainment venue that allows participants to undergo a hands-on, walkthrough interactive journey.

“5 Wits is both educational and recreational fun for the family,” said David Holder, president of the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau.

But the fun doesn’t end there.

Destiny also offers go karting, Regal Cinemas and IMAX movie theatres, a bowling alley, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 35 different restaurants and endless outlet stores.

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offers adventurous activities for the whole family. Private or group ski and snowboarding lessons are available.

With 22 trails and two terrain parks, visitors don’t have to be avid mountaineers to enjoy the stunning scenery.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort in the Finger Lakes Region is Central New York’s largest ski resort with 220 acres of skiable terrain.

This year, a number of improvements have been added for the ski and snowboarding season including new ski and board equipment in the rental shop and a new quad chairlift.

Highland Forest, one of Onondaga County’s many winter-friendly parks in Fabius, offers 30 miles of cross-country ski trails and 23 miles of snowshoeing trails.

Snowmobiling trails throughout Central New York are limitless. The largest snowmobile association in New York state, CNY Snow Travelers, offers about 200 miles of trails which are shared with cross-country skiers, hikers, snowshoe enthusiasts and horseback riders.

“The amount of ski resorts, state parks and snowmobiling opportunities throughout Central New York gives visitors the full-winter wonderland effect,” said Holder.

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to spend a weekend learning about the area that you live in?”

Everson Museum of Art This famous art museum in downtown Syracuse designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei provides museum tours and hands-on art classes including drawing, watercolor and ceramics.

“Pei structured the museum so the design of the building itself is a kind of exhibit,” Holder said.

Syracuse features both exciting sports action on both the collegiate and professional levels. The Carrier Dome on the Syracuse University campus plays host to the S.U. men’s basketball squad, traditionally a powerhouse in Division I hoops.

The Oncenter War Memorial Arena is home to the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch and exhilarating ice hockey action.

Museum of Science and Technology Syracuse offers a variety of museums, including the MOST. This winter, there is an ongoing dinosaur exhibit that runs through January along with an interactive discovery cave and a planetarium. Visitors have the opportunity to climb through The Science Playhouse and learn the complexity of the human body.

Onondaga Historical Museum Syracuse’s only local history museum is full of Onondaga County’s heritage.

Seasonal exhibits this winter such as The Italian Heritage of Syracuse and the history of Central New Yorkers who fought in the Mexican War, Civil War, World War II and the Korean Conflict.

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Jumping in Freezing Waters for a Cause Polar plunges test courage, drum up needed funds

By Hannah McNamara

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eady to take the plunge?

Maybe winter isn’t your favorite season in Central New York. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy one of the 16 Polar Plunges taking place in the 2014-2015 season.

In CNY, Oneida Shores will host its eighth annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Plunge on Dec. 7, Oswego will host its third annual Polar Plunge on March 28, and Baldwinsville will host their eighth annual weekend long Polar Plunge event on Jan. 24.

The Polar Plunges are hosted as a fundraiser worldwide by the Special Olympics, a year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics New York is the largest program in the United States and

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nearly the largest program in the world.

Participants of the Polar Plunge are expected to come prepared in whatever attire they prefer, whether it is a bikini or a superhero costume, to take a plunge in arctic cold waters to raise funds for Special Olympics New York.

Individuals, groups and spectators are welcome to come join the fun and spend the day supporting a good cause.

The Polar Plunge appeals to a wide range of participants including Special Olympic athletes, college and high school students, families, businesses and sports teams. Last year, even celebrity Jimmy Fallon took on the Polar Plunge.

“We have plungers that are babies dipping a toe in and those 90-plus years young going all the way under,” said Cassandra Rucker, director of development for Special Olympics New York.

Since the waters are at freezing

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temperatures, proper safety precautions are made. In Oswego, representatives of the Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard Oswego Station, Oswego city police and the Oswego Fire Department will lead the Special Olympians to the water with the Olympic torch in hand.

“Arrive early. We always have a party atmosphere with a disc jockey and free Dunkin Donuts,” she said.

“It’s always fun to see the costumes participants are wearing and spectators will want to claim their viewing spot.”

Although donations and fundraising are not required, they are encouraged.

Participants who raise $100 or more receive a free official 2014-2015 Polar Plunge sweatshirt, Rucker noted.

Anyone interested can set up online registration and fundraising at www.

PolarPlungeNY.org. Registration for the Oswego Polar Plunge will open in January.

In 2013, the Oswego Polar Plunge raised $17,000 and the Oneida Shores Polar Plunge raised $115,000. The weekend long Big Chill event in Baldwinsville raised $23,000, an overall tremendous success for all three, according to or-

ganizers.

“Polar Plunge is a memorable experience and not your average charity fundraiser. It’s all about courage and our nearly 65,000 Special Olympic athletes,” Rucker said.

Money raised will go to Special Olympics New York State Winter Games at Syracuse, which will take place Feb. 6-8.

“During these games approximately 1,200 Special Olympic athletes and coaches from throughout New York will come to Syracuse for opening ceremonies and one day of serious competition,” Rucker noted.

There will be five sports and five sporting venues at various locations throughout the weekend including floor hockey, figure skating, alpine, snow shoeing and cross country skiing.

The venues hosting the athletes are Thornden Park, Highland Forest, Greek Peak, the War Memorial and OnCenter, all located in CNY. Anyone aged 8 and over with a completed health form and an intellectual disability can participate in Special Olympics New York, Rucker noted.

“It’s important to take part in fundraisers such as these because Special Olympics New York has 64,659 athletes training and competing year round in 22 Olympics-style sports,” Rucker said.

“Our athletes, families and caregivers are never charged to participate so set your goal at $300 and you will sponsor an athlete.”

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Sample and purchase favorite maple products at the New York Farm Show.

NYS Farm Show Marks 300-Year Anniversary Slated for February, the event brings more than 400 commercial vendors and exhibitors, draws out-of-state visitors

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ou don’t have to be Old MacDonald to enjoy the New York Farm Show.

Targeting full-time farmers, hobby farmers, farm enthusiasts and land owners, the annual event features more than 400 commercial vendors and exhibitors.

Numerous farm organizations also present their services and information at the indoor event. The New York Farm Show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Hundreds of visitors from all over the Northeast come to see new equipment, farming methods and agricultural and outdoors-related supplies among six buildings at the New York State Fairgrounds.

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The date of the show — Feb. 26-28 — makes lots of sense for farmers, since the wintertime lull provides the perfect opportunity to take a break from the farm for a day and see what innovations can make next year more lucrative.

Dairymen can learn more about the latest automated milking systems, calf hutches, anaerobic digesters and more.

Exhibitors also offer free workshops on effective farming methods form industry experts.

Previous years have featured several different beef workshops from the New York Beef Council, educational sessions from the New York Forest Owners Association, free health screenings from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health and

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information and exhibits from Cornell Cooperative Extension.

The timing of the show also appeals to winter-weary land owners. During the February thaw, they, too, can gear up for the landscaping and garden growing season by shopping among numerous displays of mowers, small tractors and other lawn and garden equipment and supplies. General consumer service and device vendors also exhibit at the farm show.

Live animal exhibits and demonstrations delight the whole family, including exotic livestock breeds and more familiar ones, like Holstein cows.

While their parents kick tires and check out features, children like climbing on and “driving” the numerous tractors

Winter is the perfect time to consider equipment for the growing season.

Farm equipment such as this automatic milker is among the displays commonly on display at the New York Farm show.

and other equipment on display. The vintage and collectible toy sale also draws families to the show.

The New York Maple Producers Association and other vendors offer samples and sales throughout the event.

Vended food and beverages are available throughout the day, including the New York Beef Industry’s signature hot beef “sundae,” a bowl full of mashed potatoes topped with roast beef, beef gravy, cheddar cheese and a cherry tomato, assembled to look like an ice cream sundae.

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The exhibits fill the fairgrounds’ Exhibit Center, Center of Progress Building, Horticulture Building, Science & Industry, International Building and Art & Home Center. The event is slated for Feb. 26-28, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults are $5, children under 18 are free. Or, pick up free adult tickets from Northeast Equipment Dealers Association members. For more information, visit www.newyorkfarmshow. com or call 315-457-8205.

Like vintage and collectible toys? Visit the New York Farm Show.

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Great Eastern Whiteout 2015 Thousands converge on snowmobile event that puts Fulton on the map for hot winter activities

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

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ven if you don’t own a snowmobile, but especially if you do, don’t miss the fun at The 15th Annual Great Eastern Whiteout in Fulton, hosted by FAST (Fulton Area Snow Travelers).

The event — held Feb 13 — features a vintage snowmobile show and swap meet, vintage sled oval racing, vintage and newer drag racing, 30mile vintage sled trail ride to the War Memorial and back, raffle, and more.

“It’s something family-oriented for the middle of winter,” said Ken Wheelock of Fulton, who serves as one of the event’s organizers.

He estimated each year, three to four thousand turned out, making it one of the largest vintage snowmobile events in the Northeast. Last year, 200 sleds were on display and more came for racing.

“I got involved with it because I was going to a show in the late ‘80s and I liked it,” Wheelock said. “It’s something to do in the winter instead of staying inside to watch TV. It’s interesting to see the older sleds from when the sport was started. It’s like car shows.

People fix these things up and put a lot of money into them so they run well

and look nice.”

The Whiteout claims its events are never cancelled because of weather, although racing on the lake depends upon conditions. “For a couple years, we had to cancel that due to warm weather,” Wheelock said.

Raffle tickets for 1970 Scorpion Super Stinger, boasting a The official Whiteout “cab service” offers rides to guests. custom paint job by Photos courtesy Ken Wheelock Par-K Body Shop in Fulton, are $5 per ticket or six tickets for $20. Fewer than 30 volunteers organize The Great EastThe event kicks off with the ern Whiteout and part of its proceeds Whiteout Warm-up Party Fri., benefit The Spike Nolan & Everet Regal Feb. 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Scholarship and other local charities, RFH’s Restaurant in Phoenix. The such as Children’s Hospital and the fun continues Saturday with show Boy Scouts. registration at 8 and racing at 11.

FAST benefits from the event beSnowmobile-related vendors and cause the club grooms all the southern food vendors will occupy the War Oswego County snowmobile trails.

Memorial. Sunday, the drag races “We have to maintain our own and trail ride sign-ups start at 8 a.m. groomer,” Wheelock said. “That takes For more information, visit fuel, too. We raise money for that and www.thegreateasternwhiteout.com anything above that, we donate. We try or for show or race information. to help out the community.”

Visitors to the Great Eastern Whiteout enjoy checking out vintage snowmobiles.

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Cash or check only. Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive. 453-6712. Visit: www.lightsonthelake.com.

Syracuse: 29th Annual Erie Canal Museum Gingerbread Gallery. Each year the Erie Canal

Museum transforms its second-floor gallery into a festive 1800s street scene with over 40 gingerbread creations on display in storefront windows. These creations are made locally by professional and amateur bakers. This year’s Gingerbread Gallery is open from Nov. 21 through Jan. 4 during ECM hours. The museum is closed on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Sat. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Admission is free. A $5 donation is suggested. Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East. For more information call 4710593. Visit: www.eriecanalmuseum.org, or email development@eriecanalmuseum.org.

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Winter in Oswego 60s era music and dance, Hairspray delights with the pleasures of a classic American musical. Tracy Turnblad is a teen whose life revolves around dancing on the Corny Collins TV show. Who knew that a teenybopper TV show could be a catalyst for integration? You can’t stop the beat, and truth be told, you won’t want to once the all-singing and dancing cast takes the stage. Music by March Shaiman, lyrics

by Scott Wittman and March Shaiman, directed by Bill Fennelly, choreography by David Wanstreet, musical direction by Brian Cimmet, co-produced with SU Drama. Shows through Jan. 4. 820 E. Genesee Street. Student and group discounts available for groups of 10 or more. 443-9844. Visit: www.syracusestage.org.

Auburn: Festival of Trees. The museum will be decorated for the holidays with more than 40 trees.

Community members, community businesses, museum staff and museum board members decorate trees with many different and unique themes, including illuminated and old fashion trees, real

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and artificial trees, large trees and small trees, and green trees and colored trees. Dress warmly, as the actual museum is not heated. Mon.-Fri., 4-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8.pm. Closed Dec. 24- 31.

Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum and Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Education Center, 6880 East Lake Road. Admission and parking is free, donations accepted. 252-7644. tquill@cayugacounty.us.

Rochester: A Christmas Carol. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts who remind him who he was and what he might yet become. He learns that the true meaning of the season and that it’s never too late to make a new start. The famous tale of redemption for the most despised man in London will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit in the critically acclaimed new adaptation. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre. Performances through Dec. 27. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. See schedule and ticket pricing online. 585-232-4382. Visit: www.gevatheatre.org, boxoffice@gevatheatre.org.

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Canandaigua: Festival of Trees. The magnificent Granger Homestead will be sparkling with more than 100 trees, wreaths, tabletop decorations and gift baskets beautifully created by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Come and bid on your favorites at the silent auction. Mon. to Wed. 1 to 5 p.m.; Thurs. to Fri. 1 to 7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Nov. 14 through Dec. 17. Closed on Thanksgiving. Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, 295 N. Main St. $5, adults; $4, seniors/ members; $1, students K-12; free under age 5.

585-394-1472. Visit: www.grangerhomestead.org.

Rochester: Sweet Creations Gingerbread House Display. This popular holiday tradition returns for its 19th season. This presentation of more than 50 cleverly designed and decorated gingerbread creations will be the largest yet, on view in a dedicated gallery as well as throughout the historic house. The display features clever confections from professional bakers, families, and community groups. In addition, the National Historic Landmark house is elaborately

decorated for the holidays. Tues., through Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 p.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 through Dec. 17. Adults, $14; seniors, (65+) $12; students (with ID), $5; children 12 and under and members are free. George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, 900 East Ave. 585-271-3361.

West Monroe: Annual Holiday Wreath Sale. Fresh locally gathered greens are fashioned into wreaths in a variety of sizes, ranging from 6 inches to 4 feet in diameter. Reasonably priced from $10-$75. Proceeds benefit the West Monroe Historical Society.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 20, Thurs.- Sat., noon-4 p.m. West Monroe Historical Society, 2355 state Route 49. Call 676-7414 with questions or pre-orders.

Corning: Museum of Glass Holiday Tree Display. A dazzling display of trees decorated with thousands of handmade glass ornaments creates the perfect backdrop for your family holiday picture. 1 Museum Way. $16 adults, free children 19 and younger, $13.60 college students, 55+, military or AAA members. (607) 438-5500. Visit: www.cmog.org. publicprograms@cmog.org.

Each Weekend Fabius: Cross Country Ski Lessons. 60-minute introductory lessons offered, weather permitting.

9 a.m., Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Forest Rd. $25 includes equipment rental; $10 if you have your own equipment. Daily ski pass purchase required, $10 adults, $5 children 15 and younger. Reservation

required, 683-5550 or onondagacountyparks.com/ highland-forest.

Skaneateles: Dickens Christmas 21st Anniversary. Step back in time and enjoy the holidays the old-fashioned way, as the Skaneateles area businesses give a gift to the public for their support throughout the year. Charles Dickens and his cast of more than 50 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores and restaurants.

Numerous events and activities will be available for all ages throughout downtown Skaneateles, including live music, carriage rides, unique shopping opportunities and more. The celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20, Noon to 4 p.m., and a limited show on Dec. 24 (Noon-2:30 p.m.). Free.

685-0552. Visit: www.skaneateles.com/visit/ events-a-attractions/dickens-christmas.

Clayton: 20th Annual Festival of Trees. The Thousand Islands Museum transforms into a wonderland of trees decorated by local businesses, organizations and families. The memorial tree is centerpiece of displays waiting for name of your loved ones you would like to commemorate. Suggested admission is one canned or non-perishable food item contribution to the St. Lawrence Skiff, a collection point for the Clayton Food Pantry. Nov. 18 - Dec. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 312 James St. Free. 686-5794. Visit: www. timuseum.org.

Dec. 1 Baldwinsville: Kissing Ball Craft. Spend the evening creating a balsam kissing ball, accented with red ribbon and bow. Adults only. 7 p.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 106 Lake Drive. $16. Call to pre-register, 638-2519. onondagacountyparks.com/ beaver-lake-nature-center.

Oswego: Toys, Trains and Christmas. Visit the Oswego Railroad Museum to view festive set up of railroad and toy train displays. 12-5 p.m. Open weekends Nov. 29 through Dec. 14. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. First St. $2, adult; $1, 6 to 12 years; under 6, free. 343-2253. Visit: www. oswegorailroadmuseum.org.

Syracuse: Christmas at the Movies. Join the Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Singers for an evening of favorite holiday music featured in films. Selections will include pieces from “Home Alone”, “White Christmas”, “The Polar Express” and many more. The concert will conclude with a rousing audience sing-along. 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Le Moyne College Performing Arts Center, 200 Springfield Road. $15, $10 seniors, $5 students.

445-4200. Visit: http://www.lemoyne.edu.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. Schools and organizations decorate Christmas trees with homemade ornaments. Come and view the trees and vote for your favorite. Winners will be chosen in three categories. Sponsored by The Friends of History. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Pratt House Museum, 177 S. First St. Free. 598-4616.

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Inlet/Old Forge: Adirondack Christmas on Main Street. Events all day throughout Inlet and Old Forge, including light parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus, barbecue, Adirondack Reindeer Run, book signings, reindeer, free gift wrapping, book sale, candy cane hunt, children’s film festival, Holiday Dog Parade, crafts and more. Free. Started Nov. 29. 369-6983 Visit: www.adkchristmasonmain.com.

Pulaski: Light Up Pulaski and Memory Tree. Family events all day. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at the Ringgold Fire Hall to greet children. Hayrides will be from the South Park with free hot dogs and hot chocolate from the Lions Club. The Memory Tree Ceremony will take place in South Park and will be lit at 4 pm.

To pay tribute to a loved one on this special tree, make a check or money order payable to Memory Tree and send it to Charlotte DeGaetano, 424 Albion Cross Road, Pulaski. All the money donated will be given to the local food pantries. 1 - 4 p.m. at various locations throughout Pulaski. Free. 298-2213. Visit: www.pulaskinychamber.com.

Dec. 2 Baldwinsville: Kissing Ball Craft. See Dec. 1 listing.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Inlet/Old Forge: Adirondack Christmas on Main Street. See Dec.1 listing.

Dec. 3 Verona: Sully Erna. Experience the Gift of Music. 8 p.m. The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $20-50. Room & Show packages start at $154. 361-7711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Baldwinsville: Wreath Making Workshop. Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handmade evergreen wreath.

Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit. The price includes boughs, wire and a bow. 10 a.m. Adults only. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 106 Lake Drive. $15. 638-2519. Visit onondagacountyparks.com/beaver-lake-nature-center.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Owego: O’Tannenbaum. See more than 100 decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. Sponsored by the Tioga County Historical Museum. 110 Front Street.

For details, visit: www.tiogahistory.org.

Syracuse: Big Band HITS with Jazz Ensemble.

The Le Moyne College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Joe Carello, will perform hits from the big band era, including works by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and more. 7:30-9 p.m. Le Moyne College Performing Arts Center, 200 Springfield Road. $15, $10 seniors, $5 students. 445-4200.

Visit: http://www.lemoyne.edu.

Dec. 4 Syracuse: The Color Purple. Based on the Pulitzer prize winning novel by Alice Walker, this incredibly moving musical tells the story of a young woman who manages to triumph over adversity and find her own voice through the power of love. With music and lyrics

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Dec. 19 8 p.m. Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St. Wed/Thurs $15-$25; Fri/Sat. $20-$30. 362-2785.

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Baldwinsville: Wreath Making Workshop. See Dec. 3 listing.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Owego: O’Tannenbaum. See Dec. 3 listing.

Dec. 5 Oswego: It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play.

This beloved American holiday classic, performed

by Pendragon Theatre, comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. 2 p.m. Sheldon Hall, SUNY Oswego, Washington Blvd. $20 / $18 members, $5 for children 12 and under. 369-6411 x201. Visit: www.Viewarts.org. info@ViewArts.org Old Forge: Warren Miller’s No Turning Back. Warren Miller Entertainment’s highly anticipated 65th film, No Turning Back, which celebrates a legacy that dates back to the time before skis had edges, and taking it to every end of the winter world. From the top of Greece’s Mount Olympus, to Japan and the

Swiss Alps, the film leaves fresh tracks on faces that have never seen skiing and snowboarding quite like this before. 7 p.m., $10 General Admission.

315-369-6411 x201. Visit: www.Viewarts.org, info@ ViewArts.org.

Oswego: 7th Annual “Lights on the River” Festival.

Oswego will sparkle with holiday lighting and great festivities. Christmas lights reflecting on the river, historic buildings lit with candles, children’s choirs, carolers, strolling musicians, juggler, a visit with Santa, food, Christmas specials and all the sights and sounds of Christmas. Check out the entire list of events happening on this beautiful night of holiday song, fun, frolic and fellowship! 5:30-8:30 p.m. with tree lighting at 6 and fireworks starting at 8 p.m.

Downtown Oswego. Free. (800) 671-6772. Visit: www.lightsontheriver.com.

Auburn: The Art of Making Door Swags. Design and create holiday swags using fresh greens, berries, ribbons and other decorations, with Regina Lewis-Middleton. 6-8 p.m. Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St. $25 if pre-registered, $30 at the door. 252-7874.

Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with an enchanting candlelight tour of the elegant Seward House Museum. Experience the unique charm and history of the festively adorned Seward House as various Seward family members and servants, portrayed by costumed characters, share the holiday memories and traditions. Reservations required as space is limited. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. 33 South St. $12

adults, $10 children 12 & under. 252-1283. Visit: www.sewardhouse.org.

Syracuse: Vocal Jazz & Broadway Selections. Two of Le Moyne College’s vocal ensembles team up for an unforgettable evening of jazz classics (with the Jazzuits), Broadway favorites (featuring the LMC Singers), and the combined ensembles performing holiday hits. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Le Moyne College Performing Arts Center, 200 Springfield Road. $15, $10 seniors, $5 students. 445-4200. Visit: http:// www.lemoyne.edu.

Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

Owego: O’Tannenbaum. See Dec. 3 listing.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Dec. 6 Verona: Benny Marchones Christmas Show. 8 p.m.

The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $30-40. 361-7711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Fulton: Mystery Dinner Theater. An evening of mystery, intrigue and dinner. Help solve the mystery of whodunit! Did you? Presented by CNY Arts Center.

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Mexico: Christmas in Mexico. Enjoy craft sales, store sales, open houses, Dickens style characters roaming through the village, a parade, and a visit from Saint Nicholas. Sponsored by the Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., events throughout Mexico.

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contemporary genre that exists. The Burns Sisters’ music presents meaning with seamless melodies and amazing vocals. Doors open at 6:45pm. Presented by The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts at the Roy C. McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St. $14. 342-1733. Visit: www.oswegomusichall.org.

Syracuse: NYS Indoor Kart Racing Championship.

Everyone is welcome to the 22nd Annual NYS Indoor Championship, “The most intense oval racing imaginable”! The race last year drew well over 100 entries in 18 classes. Between the heats, consolation races, and A and B main events, there are approximately 70 races packed into six hours of non-stop action. Unlike other forms of racing you may have seen, there are no long delays between races. One group exits the track, and the next comes on. The noise never dies down, and the action on the track never stops. Come on out to watch the action, and bring the kids. The karts raced in this event are owned by the competitors. There are no rental karts available on the day of the event. Karts typically must conform to World Karting Association regulations plus additional regulations specific to this event. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Center of Progress Building, New York State Fairgrounds. $15, adults; $10 children under 12; free children under 5. 676-1061. Visit: www. syracuseindoor.com.

Syracuse: Syracuse City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet comes alive at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater.

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $21.50-$51.50. 487-4879. Visit: www.syracusecityballet.com.

Aurora: Christmas in Aurora. Village-wide Christmas sales, children’s activities and entertainment.

Walk-about concert, silent auction, gingerbread house decorating, cookie decorating, holiday house walk, wine tasting, free hot chocolate & cookie contest, house decorating contest, community tree lighting & caroling, community pizza dinner, and a visit from Santa Claus. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Events throughout village. Free. Visit: http://visitaurorany. com/cia.htm.

Corning: Museum of Glass Holiday Open House.

Enjoy craft activities, live music, and special glassmaking experiences kick off the holiday season.

Have breakfast or lunch with Santa, make an ornament at The Studio, and get your picture taken with Santa in front of the giant ornament tree. Hear local caroling groups and bands of all ages as they provide live holiday music throughout the museum.

Studio projects are booked on a first-come, firstserved basis. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. The Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way. Free admission. Breakfast (8:30 a.m.) or lunch (Noon) with Santa is $6 per person. Reservations required. Studio projects cost $12 each for blown ornaments and flowers, and $7 for sandblasted drinking glasses (age restrictions apply). (607) 438-5500. Visit: www.cmog.org. publicprograms@cmog.org.

Weedsport: Weedsport’s Old Tyme Christmas.

A day family fun, including vendors throughout the village, parade, 5K race/walk, alpacas, horse drawn wagon rides, snow bowling, food & beverage, entertainment, Santa & much more. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Free. Visit: http://www.chamber.weedsport.com.

Wayne County: Christmas Around the World with

the Lake Ontario Wine Trail. The Annual Holiday Tour follows the Lake Ontario Wine Trail. Celebrate the season with festive wine and food pairings from around the world. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Visit website for directions to the self-guided tour. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at your starting winery for $15. For parties of eight or more reservations not required but appreciated. www.lakeontariowinetrail.com.

Canandaigua: Holiday Home Tour. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park is conducting a beautiful tour of selected homes and historic sites in historic Canandaigua. Participants are able to enter the homes and sites. Sonnenberg Mansion will also be open to the public and festively

Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

See Dec. 5 listing.

Syracuse: Vocal Jazz & Broadway Selections. See Dec. 5 listing.

Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

decorated on the day of the tour. There will be a 2 p.m. performance of carolers from the Canandaigua Middle School in the Mansion and refreshments will be served throughout the day. A free shuttle bus will be available to tour participants throughout the day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 151 Charlotte Street. $22 in advance; $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Canandaigua National Bank, Sweet Expressions and Renaissance Goodie II and at the Sonnenberg Gardener’s Cottage. (585) 394-4922. Visit: http:// www.sonnenberg.org.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Oswego: It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play.

See Dec. 5 listing.

DON’T MISS Fulton’s Parade of Trees Schools and organizations decorate Christmas trees with homemade ornaments. Come and view the trees and vote for your favorite. Winners will be chosen in three categories.

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Dec. 7 Central Square: 67th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Sing Christmas carols and enjoy cookies, cocoa, and fun with Santa. 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Goettel Park, US Rte. 11. Free.

Syracuse: Syracuse City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker. 2 p.m. only. Otherwise, see Dec. 6 listing.

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Winter in Pulaski Old Forge. Let it Snow 5k - Run/Walk, a holiday spirited 5k race in decorated Old Forge and Thendara.

Participants can show their spirit as well with holiday costumes. Sponsored by MAC’s Safe Ride. 369-6983 Visit: www.adkchristmasonmain.com.

Syracuse: A Carol Celebration. Syracuse Chorale presents a holiday concert showcasing music including the 16th century “O Magnum Mysterium” by Tomas Luis de Victoria; the 19th century “There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob” by Felix Mendelssohn; and contemporary Christmas songs by Dan Forrest. The show will include the choir’s traditional audience singa-long of familiar carols. 4-6 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St. $20. 682-4840. Visit: http//www.syracusechorale.org.

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Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

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Wayne County: Christmas Around the World with the Lake Ontario Wine Trail. See Dec. 6 listing.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Mexico: Christmas in Mexico. See Dec. 6 listing.

Corning: Museum of Glass Holiday Open House.

See Dec. 6 listing.

Dec. 8 Hannibal: Hannibal High School Holiday Concert.

An evening of holiday songs to get you in the spirit will be presented and sponsored by the Hannibal Senior High Band. 7:30 p.m. 1589 Co. Rt. 7. Free.

Audience members are asked to bring a donation for the Hannibal Christmas Bureau. 564-7910.

Verona: The Texas Tenors Christmas Show. 7 p.m.

The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $22. Room & Show packages start at $154. 361-7711.

Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Baldwinsville: Natural Holiday. The old-fashioned Christmas tree is back in style with its wonderfully diverse assortment of handmade and hand-medown ornaments Make your own ornaments and decorations utilizing natural materials or motifs. Adults only. Advanced registration required. 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. 8477 East Mud Lake Road. 638-2519. blnc@ ongov.net. Visit: www.onondagacountyparks.com/ beaver-lake-nature-center.

North Syracuse: Magi. One man’s journey for truth turned into the adventure of a lifetime. Come experience the story of Melchior, a Babylonian wise man in search of answers. As a young man, he traveled to Bethlehem to see the prophecy of a newborn king fulfilled. More than 30 years have passed since then, and Melchior is shocked and changed by the truth he learns upon his return to the land of Israel.

As a young man, he seeks a king; As an old man, he finds a Savoir. Enjoy a unique blend of music, drama and multi-media Participate in an event for the entire family. Receive a free “Magi” coloring booklet for every child. Meet the cast and crew, comprised of Word of Life staff and Bible Institute students. Delight in

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original songs recorded solely for “Magi”. Experience the true meaning of Christmas. 6:30 p.m. 420 South Main St. Free, tickets required. 458-5555. Visit: www. nsbconline.org.

Syracuse: Afternoon Tea at the Landmark Theatre.

Enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant and luxurious Gilded Mezzanine. Featuring the best of exotic and traditional tea blends from around the world, pair with delicious food offerings of soups, sandwiches, scones, pastries and more. 1 p.m. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. $30. 475-7979. Visit: www. landmarkthetre.org.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

Dec. 11 Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Dec. 12 Verona: Jim Brickman: On a Winter’s Night. 8 p.m.

The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $20-30. Room & Show packages start at $224. 3617711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Fulton: The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and all her friends come to life on stage in this beloved musical, presented by CNY Arts Center. 7 p.m. Venue and admission TBD. 591-7626. Visit www.CNYArtsCenter.com Lake Placid: Holiday Village Stroll. A Lake Placid tradition, the Stroll is a family and couples weekend chock full of events, entertainment, parties, and

dining specials and shopping in the fairytale winter wonderland of Lake Placid. The weekend includes lots of free kids’ activities. Santa will be making an appearance in several locations throughout the weekend. For couples, there will also be dining specials and live entertainment into the late evening hours.

Activities take place throughout Main Street, Lake Placid Admission varies, but most activities are free.

(518) 523-2445 Visit www.lakeplacid.com/holidays.

Old Forge: 38th Annual Snodeo. Kick off the snowmobile season checking out displays of 2015 models from all four snowmobile manufacturers. Races, raffles, vintage snowmobile displays and more.

Trophies awarded in 17 different categories including a People’s Choice Award. Registration begins at 8 a.m., awards at 2 p.m.. Judged show with dash plaques. $5 per sled, 3 or more $15. For more info contact Ed Staab at 315-942-9911. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association. Annual 120cc & Kitty-Cat Races starting at Noon on Saturday. Free registration in the pavilion from 10 a.m.- noon. This event is held snow or no snow. Rules of youth races: knees can’ t be touching the handle bars, must provide own snowmobile and helmets, boots & gloves required. Races will be divided into categories by age & make/model of sleds. All participants will receive t-shirts & trophies. Sponsored by the Old Forge Camping Resort. For more information, email Mike Ross at brooksidelodging@live.com. Fireworks display on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. Snodeo Raffle drawing on Sun. 1 p.m. during SNODEO at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center pavilion on North Street in Old Forge. Win a

new snowmobile of your choice or 2nd Prize $1,000 cash, 3rd Prize $500 cash, 4th Prize $300 cash, 5th Prize $100 cash, 6th Prize $100 cash. Only 1,500 tickets sold. $20. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a raffle ticket. Not necessary to be present to win the snowmobile but you must be present to win the cash prizes. Winner is responsible for all local, state and federal taxes. The Old Forge DMV Satellite Office, located at 183 Park Avenue in Old Forge, will be open additional hours for Snodeo. On Friday, Dec. 13, the hours will be 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and on Sat., Dec. 13, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Admission: free.

Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion, State Rt. 28.

Visit: www.snodeo.com.

Seneca Falls: 68th Anniversary It’s A Wonderful Life in Seneca Falls. Come celebrate the holiday season and the Frank Capra Classic film. Many believe Bedford Falls was based upon Seneca Falls, including Karolyn Grimes (the youngest Bailey child, “Zu-Zu”), who will make an appearance at the event. Grimes co-starred with Donna Reed (Zu-Zu’s mother, March Bailey) and Jimmy Stewart (Zu-Zu’s father, George Bailey). The event includes the opportunity to receive a “Bedford Falls” holiday postmark at the post office, autographs by Grimes and Carol Coombs-Mueller (“Januarye”) for $10, raffle, films, gingerbread contest, It’s a Wonderful Life Look-alike Contest, and caroling.

Events at locations throughout Seneca Falls. Free, except for some activities. Complete schedule and more details available online. Visit: www.therealbedfordfalls.com/events.php.

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Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

See Dec. 5 listing.

Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

Fulton: Parade of Trees. See Dec. 1 listing.

Dec. 13 Lake Placid: Mountain Lake PBS presents A Holiday Gala Inspired by Downton Abbey. The gala will culminate with an authorized advance screening of the first episode of the 2015 Downton Abbey season.

The screening will take place three weeks before the public broadcast of the episode. Don your Downtown attire and join in the fun while participating in the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll. 6 p.m. at the Conference Center. Best Western Adirondack Inn Holiday Gala Package includes lodging, breakfast and tickets for two people to the Holiday Gala inspired by Downton Abbey. $309.00 per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Visit reservations.lakeplacid.com/ pbs-gala.cfm.

Syracuse: Holidays with the Animals. Throughout the zoo, a variety of animals will receive holiday gifts.

Some of the animals will enjoy playing with and tearing apart boxes. Others will appreciate treats hidden inside the packages. In both cases, zoo visitors will enjoy watching the animals as they open their gifts.

Presenting the animals with unusual items is part of the zoo’s enrichment program, designed to encourage the animals to use their natural behaviors found in the wild and enhance overall well-being. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place.

Free with zoo admission. 435-8511. Visit: www. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Syracuse: The Ruddy Well Band. The band is a two-time Sammy Award winner for People’s Choice and Best Americana and has its musical roots in Americana folk and rock, with strong harmonies and high-energy driving rhythms. Although members of the band have played together in different forms since 2008, officially the Ruddy Well Band was created in 2011 with the release of their self-produced album, Little Blue Marchle. Continuing to evolve, they produced their second album, Change of Course, at Subcat Studios, in 2013. 8-10 p.m. Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave. $10. 478-8634. Visit: www.folkus.org.

Sherrill: Live Nativity. For more than 10 years, Christ Church United Methodist has sponsored a Live Nativity re-enactment that retells the Christmas story with live actors and animals on the front yard of the church. Seating provided. 6 p.m. 417 Park Street.

Free. 363-1061. Visit www.christchurchsherrillny.com Syracuse: The Wiyos Concert. The Wiyos play and compose Old-Timey American music inspired by the early American musical idioms of the 1920s and ‘30s.

Gleefully subverting genre distinctions, their music comes from a time before commercial formatting separated blues from country, ragtime from gospel, and swing from hillbilly. With an instrumentation of washboard/harmonica/kazoo, resonator guitar/ banjo, upright bass and three harmony vocals, The Wiyos’ live performance transports audiences back

to an era before TV and mass-media were the main sources of entertainment. Their sound is reminiscent of days-gone-by when live bands could be heard both on the radio and at community dances, juke joints, and house parties. With infectious exuberance and theatrical skill, they create a visual spectacle in the tradition of vaudeville-esque performers such as Fats Waller, the Hoosier Hotshots and Uncle Dave Macon. Their on-stage physical comedy recalls the silent films of Laurel & Hardy, Keaton and Chaplin.

The Wiyos’ unique charisma transcends typical social boundaries. They appeal to everyone from hipsters to seasoned music connoisseurs, from children to bikers. Everywhere they play, The Wiyos charm and amuse audiences with their exuberant style of oldtimey music, passionately carrying this rich musical heritage into the 21st century. 8-10 p.m. Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road. $20. 655-9193. Visit: http://nelsonodeon.com/calendar/wiyos.

Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

Canandaigua: Christmas Gala Ball. A formal blacktie event featuring music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a cash wine bar all in the Sonnenberg Mansion, which will be decorated for the holidays.

4:30-9 p.m. 151 Charlotte Street. $55, $45 Sonnenberg members. Prepaid reservations required. (585) 394-4922. Visit: http://www.sonnenberg.org.

Baldwinsville: Holiday Pancake Breakfast. See Dec. 6 listing.

Fulton: The Wizard of Oz. See Dec. 12 listing. 3 p.m.

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Lake Placid: Holiday Village Stroll. See Dec. 12 listing.

Seneca Falls: 68th Anniversary It’s A Wonderful Life in Seneca Falls. See Dec. 12 listing.

Old Forge: 38th Annual Snodeo. See Dec. 12 listing.

Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

See Dec. 5 listing.

Dec. 14 Oswego: Christmas at Sea Open House. Traditional holiday decorations, music and refreshments. Santa comes to hear the wishes of attending children. Miniature train displays courtesy of the Oswego Valley Railroad Association. Theme trees. 1-4:30 p.m. H. Lee White Marine Museum & Marchtime Center, End of West First St. Pier. Free. 342-0480.

Sodus: Annual Holiday Fireworks. Enjoy complementary hot dogs, coffee and cocoa, provided by local businesses and sponsors, and one of the best winter fireworks shows in Central New York. Refreshments will be offered starting at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Wallington Fire Dept., 7863 Old Ridge Road. Free. 483- 8937. Visit: www.wallingtonfd.com. firework@rochester.rr.com.

Auburn: Auburn Chamber Orchestra Concert. Holiday performance. 4 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 299 Clark St. Free. Visit: http://auburnchamberorchestra.com. info@auburnchamberorchestra.com.

Auburn: Christmas At The Museum Open House.

The Museum/Ed Center will be decorated and the tree

will be trimmed. Enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride and musical entertainment. Santa will arrive at 12:30 p.m. on a horse-drawn wagon and to talk to children about their Christmas lists. Special food and drink available.

Make some Christmas decorations and enter the Christmas contests. Guided tours will be available and the gift shop will be open for unique Christmas gifts.Noon-4 p.m. Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Education Center, 6880 E. Lake Rd. Admission and parking is free; donations accepted. 252-7644.

Sherrill: Live Nativity. See Dec. 13 listing.

Lake Placid: Holiday Village Stroll. See Dec. 12 listing.

Fulton: The Wizard of Oz. See Dec. 12 listing.

Old Forge: 38th Annual Snodeo. See Dec. 12 listing.

Seneca Falls: 68th Anniversary It’s A Wonderful Life in Seneca Falls.

Old Forge: Snodeo. See Dec.13 listing.

Dec. 16 Syracuse: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Moscow Ballet’s spectacular Great Russian Nutcracker is the must-see event this holiday season.

Celebrate the beloved Christmas tradition with the whole family as 40 world-class Russian artists bring this charming classic to life. The New York Times raves “Knock Out!” Experience Tchaikovsky’s master score this Christmas with the magic of larger thanlife-puppets, growing Christmas Tree and life-sized

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Dec. 17 Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

Dec. 18 Verona: Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits Tour. 8 p.m. The Event Center at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $30-60. 361-7711. Visit: www.turningstone. com.

Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

See Dec. 5 listing.

Dec. 19 Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

See Dec. 5 listing.

Syracuse: Symphoria Holiday Magic Concert. A spectacle for the eyes and ears, as Symphoria celebrates the holidays. Special guests Nick Ziobro and Julia Goodwin join the Syracuse Pops Chorus and local dancers for this holiday tradition. Sean O’Loughlin, conductor, Nick Ziobro, vocalist, Julia Goodwin, vocalist, Syracuse Pops Chorus; Lou Lemos, director. 7:30 p.m. The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St. $35-$64. 435-8000.

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Syracuse: The Color Purple. See Dec. 4 listing.

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Verona: Wizards of Winter: A Trans Siberian Experience. 8 p.m. The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $15. Room & Show packages start at $179. 361-7711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Auburn: Candlelight Tours of the Seward House.

See Dec. 5 listing.

Saranac Lake: First Night Saranac Lake 2015. Ring in the 2015 New Year at First Night Saranac Lake, a family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration of the arts to welcome in the 2015 New Year. Start the evening with the opening ceremony at Harrietstown Town Hall at 5:45 p.m. Visit: www.adirondack.net/winter/ saranac-first-night.cfm.

Syracuse: First Night CNY. Forget finding a babysitter and paying an expensive cover charge. This year your New Year’s Eve fun is right in your own backyard.

First Night is back. Last year, First Night brought more than 8,800 people to Onondaga Lake Park for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. The event will also offer lots of activities for younger revelers, including laser tag, inflatables, crafts, video games, and a family dance party. Stick around for the stroke of midnight because the orange ball drop returns, followed by an amazing fireworks display to ring in 2014 the right way. First Night will also feature an opportunity to walk through Lights on the Lake. Show your tickets at the Dunkin’ Donuts stand and receive one free complimentary hot beverage at the festival (while supplies last). Coffee will also be available for sale Live outdoor music all evening culminating with a concert by Hanson. 5 p.m.-midnight. Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive. Admission, $8; 5 and younger free; advance sale tickets, $5. 471-9597. Visit: www. lightsonthelake.com.

Aurora: New Year’s Eve Celebration. Indulge in a four-course, limited menu skillfully prepared by the

Dec. 21 Syracuse: Judy Collins Concert. This awarding winning songstress will perform many of her wonderful hits. Doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 2384 James Street. $45 general admission, $75 Gold Circle (front rows seating). Tickets available at Sound Garden in Armory Square. 463-9240. Visit: www. palaceonjames.com.

Dewitt: Seasonal Stories, presented by Schola Cantorum of Syracuse. The many stories of Christmas — the Annunciation, the Visitation, Joseph’s Dream, the Shepherds and Angels, and the Wise Men and Herod — ­ told through carols, canticles, villancicos, and motets from four corners of Renaissance Europe.

Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd. $15, $10 senior/student. 446-1757. Visit: http://www. scholacantorumofsyracuse.org.

Dec. 24 Oswego: Nativity Barn Service. For more than 25 years, Minetto United Methodist Church has presented a re-enactment of the Christmas story at the farm.

Flanked by the farm’s animal stalls, the hay wagon stage and hay bale seating provide a down-home atmosphere for the reading of the Christmas story.

Since the event takes place at a functioning farm, attendees should dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

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JANUARY Jan. 1 Liverpool: Wegmans Lights on the Lake. See All Month Long December listing.

Jan. 2 Syracuse: 28th Annual Gingerbread Gallery. See All Month Long December listing.

Liverpool: Wegmans Lights on the Lake. See All Month Long December listing.

Jan. 3 Syracuse: 28th Annual Gingerbread Gallery. See All Month Long December listing.

Liverpool: Wegmans Lights on the Lake. See All Month Long December listing.

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Auburn: Final Friday at Theater Mack. Final Friday with Auburn’s Austin John Band. Enjoy the cozy setting. Snacks and beverage available for purchase.

6-10 p.m. Theater Mack at the Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St. $5 cover charge. 253-8051.

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Syracuse: 28th Annual Gingerbread Gallery. See All Month Long December listing.

Liverpool: Wegmans Lights on the Lake. See All Month Long December listing.

Oswego: Oswego Music Hall presents Natalia Zukerman. Zukerman grew up in New York City, studied art at Oberlin, worked in mural arts in San Francisco, began her songwriting career in Boston, and now resides, writes, plays and paints in Brooklyn, NY. The daughter of classical musicians Eugenia and Pinchas Zukerman, Natalia found her sound in other strings: those on slide guitar, lap steel, and dobro.

She found kinship in the earthiness and honesty of folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues music. 7:30 p.m. Roy C McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St. $14. 342-1733.

Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. See Jan. 9 listing.

Jan. 9 Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. Set in September 1934, Lend Me a Tenor involves Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. He is primed to welcome world famous and Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead. In a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Morelli’s Otello costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo. Max succeeds admirably, but Morelli comes to and gets into his other costume ready to perform. Now two Otellos are running around in costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo. A screwball, madcap comedy sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End. Shows through Jan. 24. Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8 p.m. show; Sat. Jan. 17 dinner shows 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 11 and 18 2 p.m. show. Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E. $17-$20. 885-8960.

Visit: http://cnyplayhouse.com/tenor.html.

The Event Center at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. Call for ticket prices. 361-7711. Visit: www. turningstone.com.

Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. See Jan. 9 listing.

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Jan. 11 Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. See Jan. 9 listing.

Jan. 15 Dewitt: The Virtuoso Gamba in Concert, presented by Schola Cantorum of Syracuse. Alex Korolov on bass gamba , with viols, baroque violin and harpsichord perform the music of Krieger, Buxtehude, Couperin and others. 4-6 p.m. Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd. $15, $10 senior/student. 4461757. Visit: http://www.scholacantorumofsyracuse. org.

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Verona: ESPN Boxing Friday Night Fights. 8 p.m.

Syracuse: Salt City Winter Antique Show. Syracuse’s biggest and best-attended antique show. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds. Adults/Seniors $7; weekend pass $8, children under 12 free. 686-5789. Visit: www. syracuseantiqueshow.com.

Redfield: Redfield Poker Run & BBQ. Visit local Businesses, get your card stamped and return to draw poker hands. Cars, trucks, snowmobiles, and bicycles are all welcome. Sponsored by the Redfield Snowmobile Club. 12-7 p.m. 363 Co. Rt. 39. $5 for poker. BBQ extra. 599-7724.

Long Lake: The Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club and the Town of Long Lake host a winter carnival on Mt. Sabattis the Saturday of Marching Luther King weekend. This year will feature a snowmobile parade followed by the crowning of the King and Queen and a Town Wide Photograph. Events of the day include the infamous Cardboard Box Derby Race, One Shot Basketball, Money Balloon Hunt, Snowball Golf, and the ever famous Ladies Frying Pan Toss competition.

The night rounds out with a firework display. The Long Lake Little Bus starts running at noon until last call.

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Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. See Jan. 9 listing.

Jan. 18 Long Lake: Winter Carnival. See Jan. 17 listing.

Syracuse: Salt City Winter Antique Show. See Jan. 17 listing.

Jan. 21 Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. This exquisite musical tells the story of Alfie Byrne, a bus driver in 1964 Dublin, whose heart holds secrets he can’t share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. A tender and beautifully woven tale of love, friendship and coming to terms with who we are. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrance Mcnally.

Shows through Feb. 7. Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 23, 8 p.m.; Jan. 24, 2 p.m.; Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, 2 p.m.; and 8 p.m.; Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 6, 8 p.m.; Feb. 7, 2 p.m.. Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St. Wed./Thurs. $25/$15; Fri/Sat. $30/$20. 362-2785.

Visit: www.theredhouse.org.

Jan. 23 Ithaca: 5th Annual Winter Blue Grass Festival. Revel in a weekend of concerts, workshops and jamming at the La Tourelle Resort with the Saturday night show at the State Theatre. This year is the 5th anniversary of Winter Village and will feature The Travelin’ McCourys, the renowned fiddler Darol Anger’s new band Mr. Sun with Tony Trischka joining them on the banjo, guitarist/singer Michael Daves Duo with fiddler Brittany Haas, Too Blue, and Paris Texas. Tickets are now on sale at the State Theatre Box Office and online. All three headliners will be performing at the historic State Theatre of Ithaca on Sat., Jan. 24 at 107 West State Street. Weekend Passes are $75 and include a gold circle reserved seat at the State Theatre. Saturday night concert tickets are available for three prices. Gold circle reserved seats cost $35.

Reserved seating includes all lower level seating, except for Gold circle and costs $25. The bleacher balcony seats includes all balcony seating except the first two rows and costs $20. (607) 277-8283. Visit: www.wintervillagebluegrass.org.

Syracuse: SU Opera: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. The Setnor School of Music will present Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell, conducted by Dr. Peppie Calvar and directed by Eric Johnson. The opera will be fully staged with orchestra. Jan. 23 and 24, 8 p.m.; Jan. 25, 2 p.m. Setnor Auditorium at Syracuse University, South Crouse Ave. $10. 443-2191. Visit: http://vpa.syr.edu/events/setnor-school-music-opera.

Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. See Jan. 9 listing.

Jan. 24 Verona: Jay Mohr. 18-plus only. 8 p.m. The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $29-34.

Room & Show packages start at $257 361-7711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Oswego: Oswego Music Hall Presents Frank Solivan.

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bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., he’s built a reputation as a monster mandolinist and become a major festival attraction with his band, Dirty Kitchen.

Solivan and banjoist Mike Munford (2013 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year), guitarist Chris Luquette (IBMA Instrumentalist of the Year Momentum Award winner) and doghouse bassist Dan Booth simmer a bluegrass/newgrass stew from instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills so hot, they also earned 2012, 2013 and 2014 Best Bluegrass Band honors from the Washington Area Music Association. 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:45 p.m. Roy C McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St.$25. 342-1733.

Baldwinsville: The Big Chill. Join in--or just watch-the Big Chill Polar Plunge, Poker Bear Express, kids’ activities, bonfire, music, vendor booths, raffles and more. Poker is 5-9 p.m. Plunge time TBA. Mercer Park, North Street. $5 to enjoy all the food at the Polar Plunge the 25th; $10 for poker run entry; $25 for VIP poker run ticket., which includes party at the Red Mill Inn, 5-10 p.m. 638-0550. Visit: http:// baldwinsvillechamber.com/m/events/view/B-ville-BigChill. baldwinsvillechamber@gmail.com.

Ithaca: 5th Annual Winter Blue Grass Festival. See Jan. 23 listing.

Syracuse: Lend Me a Tenor. See Jan. 9 listing.

Syracuse: SU Opera: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. See Jan. 23 listing.

Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

Jan. 25 Lacona: The Stone Wall 5K. This snowshoe event is meant for all abilities. Get out and enjoy winter in Winona Forest. Sponsored by Winona Forest Recreation Association at CCC Camp. Snowshoes available.

10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. CCC Camp, Winona Forest, Co Rte. 90. $15-$25. snowshoerace@gmail.com Ithaca: 5th Annual Winter Blue Grass Festival. See Jan. 23 listing.

Syracuse: SU Opera: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. See Jan. 23 listing.

Baldwinsville: The Big Chill. See Jan. 24 listing.

Jan. 29 Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

Jan. 30 Verona: Average White Band. 8 p.m. The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. Call for ticket prices. Room & Show packages start at $179 3617711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Jan. 31 Pulaski: Eastern Lake Ontario Winter Festival. Family fun throughout the Village of Pulaski. It begins with an opening reception and includes a polar bear plunge, snowshoe walk/run, skating, sled dogs, children’s activities, vendors, refreshments and more. Presented by the Half-Shire Historical Society and Masonic Lodge #415. Free admission, slight charge for some events.. 315-532-5919.

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games, art activities; food; fun and more at this family event. Presented by CNY Arts Center. Free admission, game tickets 3/$1. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check website for location. 591-7626. Visit: www.CNYArtsCenter.com.

Syracuse: Young Peoples II: The Thrill of the Orchestra. A program created specifically to introduce young people to the excitement of a symphony orchestra.

Kids will learn how colorful the orchestra can be, and how each instrument is played. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Inspiration Hall, 709 James Street. $8- $15. College with ID $5. Kids under 18 free. 299-5598.

Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

FEBRUARY Each Weekend Lake George: Lake George Winter Carnival. Enjoy family fun and various activities including polar plunge, outhouse race, cook-offs, motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile races, bonfire on the beach, and fireworks. All events and activities are weather permitting. Times vary. Locations are throughout Lake George. Admission price varies. Visit www. lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.

Feb. 1 Pulaski: Eastern Lake Ontario Winter Festival. See Jan. 31 entry.

Feb. 4 Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

Feb. 6 Verona: Aaron Lewis. 8 p.m. The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $50-65. Room & Show packages start at $294 361-7711. Visit: www. turningstone.com.

Oswego: Warm Up Oswego Festival. Indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family, including citywide snow sculpture contest, Hot 2 Trot Fun Walk/ Run for families and friends, crazy costume team sled races, all day performances at the Armory, treasure hunt in the snow for children 12 and under, downtown hot scavenger hunt with $500 in prizes, fireworks by Auburn Telstar over the Oswego River (6 p.m.), local performers in theater, dance, karate, and arts and crafts. Warm and spicy food vendors, and activities for kids of all ages. Community Fiestas throughout downtown. 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Throughout Oswego.

Free. 343-1981. Visit: www.warmuposwego.com.

Oswego: 4th Annual CAC Chicken Wing and Micro-Brew Fest, hosted by the LOCC. Featured restaurants will offer samples of their signature chicken wings as they compete for the Child Advocacy Center’s Blue Ribbon Award. Samples will be available for a wide selection of micro-brews courtesy of Eagle Beverage of Oswego. Presented by the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County at the Lake Ontario Conference Center, 26 East First St. Admission TBD. 592-4453 Visit: www.oswegowingfest.com.

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Raquette Lake/Long Lake: Ice Fest. Join the Town of Long Lake in welcoming The Ice Farm for a winter event celebrating community and the season. The Ice Farm is owned and operated by world class ice sculptor Stanley Kolonko. Located in Central New York, Stan will be coming up to Long Lake before venturing off to Ottawa for the 23rd Crystal Garden International Ice Carving Exhibition. Stan uses the best ice south of the Arctic Circle, utilizing reverse osmosis filtration, Clinebell ice machines and a good amount of patience. Look for mini-events throughout the town during the day as Stan visits each business to start his installation. Spectators welcome to watch him work. Sculptures slated for the Raquette Lake Library, Shamrock Motel & Cottages, the Long Lake Town Offices and more locations to be announced.

Visit: www.mylonglake.com.

Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

Syracuse: A Little Night Music. With a score by Stephen Sondheim, February in Syracuse heats up with an enchanting new production of A Little Night Music.

Featuring this classic song “Send in the Clowns,” this Tony-Winning Best Musical traces countless forms of love and desire through the intersecting relationships of an irresistible cast of characters. Shows through Feb. 15: Feb. 6 & 13, 8 p.m.; Feb. 8 & 15, 2 p.m.; Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., $20 and up. 476-7372.

Feb. 7 Sandy Creek: Mad River Children’s Ice Fishing Derby. Presented by Sandy Pond Sportsmans Association. Register at the Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association one week before you fish. Rules will be provided. Breakfast and lunch available. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. (see registration for exact time the weigh station closes). Co. Rte 15. Admission $4 for children; $6 for adults. 387-6310. Visit: www.sandypondsportsmans.com Oswego: Oswego Music Hall Presents: Billy Jonas.

Jonas is one of those rare performers who can engage and delight both young and adult audiences. Billy’s clear tenor voice is well-suited to a plethora of venues, from intimate settings and workshop sessions to large halls and outdoor festivals. For more than two decades, his creative and interactive performances have enchanted and inspired folks from all walks of life, touching hearts, souls, and minds worldwide.

7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:45. Roy C McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St. $14. 342-1733.

East Meredith: Ice Harvest Festival. Feel like you’ve traveled through time as you cut ice from the frozen mill pond, enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and warm up at the bonfire. Local food samples will be available and a film depicting ice cutting and other aspects of life in the 1930s. 51 County Highway 12. Adults and teens, $8.50; seniors and AAA members, $6.50; active and retired military, $4.25 and museum members

and children 12 and younger are free. (607) 278-5744.

Visit: www.hanfordmills.org.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. The annual 10-day festival will include performances, sports, dances, parades and two sets of spectacular fireworks above the world-famous Ice Palace. Kicking off with the coronation of the Winter Carnival Royalty, the event proceeds with the lighting of the ice palace, fireworks, parades and performances and culminates in the carnival slide show and gala fireworks. The 2015 edition marks the 118th anniversary, making the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival the longest-running event of its kind in the eastern United States. See website for a detail list of events, times, history, and more. Admission varies. 518-891-1990. Visit: www. saranaclakewintercarnival.com/schedule.

Syracuse: Redhouse Gone Wilde: A Man of No Importance. See Jan. 21 listing.

Raquette Lake/Long Lake: Ice Fest. See Feb. 6 listing.

Verona: Aaron Lewis. See Feb. 6 listing.

Oswego: Warm Up Oswego. See Feb. 6 listing.

Feb. 8 Rochester: The 15th anniversary edition of the annual Rochester Polar Plunge, to benefit Special Olympics New York. Join more than 5,000 people and help raise funds for the Special Olympics by taking 2014 / 2015

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Plunging teams and costumes encouraged. Enjoy food, beverages, and great entertainment. Raise $60 to take the Plunge and receive an official Rochester Polar Plunge hoodie. Raise more funds and receive great additional incentive prizes. 9 a.m. registration, plunge at noon. Ontario Beach Park, Lake Avenue, Rochester. 585-586-7400. email mcrisona@nyso.org.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. See Feb. 7 listing.

Syracuse: A Little Night Music. See Feb. 6 listing.

Feb. 11 Syracuse: The 2015 CNY Boat Show and Sale. The event will showcase more than 500 all-new models of power and sail boats, including cruisers, sport boats, pontoon boats, personal watercraft, and docks. Come

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see the largest Upstate selection of boats on display in three huge buildings, over 250,000 square feet of exhibit space. In-water demonstrations, NYS Boating Information Center, and much more. Fri. 1-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Center of Progress, Horticulture Building, and the huge Exhibit Center Building at the New York State Fairgrounds. $10, children 13 and younger free. (585) 526-5460.

Visit: www.cnyboatshow.com.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. See Feb. 7 listing.

now predominantly African-American neighborhood battles to hold its ground in the face of gentrification.

Shows through Feb. 21. Fri. & Sat. shows 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. show; Thurs. show 8 p.m. Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E. $17-$20. 885-8960.

Visit: http://cnyplayhouse.com/clybourne.html.

Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. See Feb. 7 listing.

Syracuse: A Little Night Music. See Feb. 6 listing.

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Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. Enjoy dozens of family-oriented activities and great food in the downtown area. With more than 100,000 people attending, Syracuse Winterfest draws the second largest audience in all of Central New York. Activities include family-oriented games, snow sports, food sampling, cook-offs, library and museum events, and competitions of all sorts. Play both indoors and outdoors. Events and activities start at various times. Free. 243-2500. Visit: www.syracusewinterfest.com.

Syracuse: The 2015 CNY Boat Show and Sale. See Feb. 11 listing.

Phoenix: 15th Annual Great Eastern Whiteout WarmUp Party. 6-10 p.m. RFH’s Restaurant, Co. Rt. 57 & Bankrupt Rd. 625-2709.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. See Feb. 7 listing.

Feb. 13 Syracuse: Clybourne Park. The play explodes in two outrageous acts set 50 years apart. Act One takes place in 1959, as nervous community leaders anxiously try to stop the sale of a home to a black family. Act Two is set in the same house in the present day, as the

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Fulton: 15th Annual Great Eastern Whiteout.

Antique and vintage snowmobile show, swap-meet and (weather permitting) snow oval races on Lake Neatahwanta. Please call for possible cancellations.

Sponsored by Fulton Area Snow Travelers, Inc. Time TBD. Fulton War Memorial 609 W. Broadway. $10/ adults, $5/children 6-15, under 5 free. 592-4892 or 315-652-9603.

Fulton: Valentine Comedy Cabaret. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with love, laughter and a scrumptious meal at Tavern on the Lock in Fulton. Comedy cabaret, sketches and shorts. Presented by CNY Arts Center.

Tavern on the Lock, 24 S. First St. 598-2787. Visit: www.CNYArtsCenter.com.

Syracuse: The 2015 CNY Boat Show and Sale. See Feb. 11 listing.

Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Sandy Creek: 39th Annual Sandy Creek SPSA Ice Fishing Derby. Presented by the Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association. cash prizes, 100% pay out.

Breakfast and lunch available both days. Register one week before the derby at the club. $30 per team.

3201 Co. Rte. 15. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. 387-6310. Visit: www. sandypondsportsmans.com.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. See Feb. 7 listing.

Syracuse: Clybourne Park. See Feb. 13 listing.

Feb. 15 Sandy Creek: 39th Annual Sandy Creek SPSA Ice Fishing Derby. See Feb. 14 listing.

Fulton: 15th Annual Great Eastern Whiteout. See Feb. 14 listing.

Syracuse: The 2015 CNY Boat Show and Sale. See Feb. 11 listing.

Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

Syracuse: A Little Night Music. See Feb. 6 listing.

Syracuse: Clybourne Park. See Feb. 13 listing.

Feb. 16 Syracuse: Flashdance The Musical. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon of Flashdance is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, Flashdance - The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns

the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. Flashdance - The Musical features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning title song “Flashdance - What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and “I Love Rock & Roll.” In addition to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been written for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics

by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth. Flashdance - The Musicalfeatures a book by Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay), and Robert Cary with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis). 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St. 424-8210. Visit: www. broadwayinsyracuse.com.

Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Feb. 17 Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Syracuse: Flashdance The Musical. See Feb. 16 listing.

Feb. 18 Oswego: Voice presentation. For their second American tour, the British ensemble, Voice, brings a program of songs exploring the beauty, heartache and humor of love. Extend the Valentine’s season with a

perfect evening of music; hear it with someone you love. Presented by ARTSwego. 7:30 p.m. Sheldon Hall - SUNY Oswego, Washington Blvd. $15, $5, students. Sheldon Hall Ballroom. 312-2130.

Syracuse: Flashdance The Musical. See Feb. 16 listing.

Syracuse: Winterfest 2014. See Feb. 12 listing.

Feb. 19 Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Syracuse: Clybourne Park. See Feb. 13 listing.

Feb. 20 Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Hastings: Hastings Fire Department dinner. Enjoy a meal out and support the Hasting Fire Department.

Haddock, scallops, clams or chicken nugget dinners.

4:30-7 p.m. 1998 US Rt. 11. 625-7592.

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Syracuse: NYS Baroque: On The Road. A string band tour of 17th century Europe, with stops in Germany, Austria, Italy, France and England. The concert will include Biber’s sonata for two viola d’amores, a most special instrument. 7:30-9:30 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 109 Waring Rd. $25, senior $20, college student $10, grades 3-12 free. Visit: http:// nysbaroque.com/buy-tickets.

Syracuse: Clybourne Park. See Feb. 13 listing.

Feb. 21 Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Oswego: Oswego Music Hall Presents: Vance Gilbert. Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90’s when the buzz spread through the folk clubs of the Northeast about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking them dead at open mics. Word got out about this Philadelphia-area born and raised performer, and Shawn Colvin invited Gilbert to be a special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour. Gilbert took audiences across North America by storm. “With the voice of an angel, the wit of a

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devil, and the guitar playing of a god, it was enough to earn him that rarity: an encore for an opener” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in its review of a show from that tour. Gilbert’s three albums for the Rounder/ Philo label - Edgewise (1994), Fugitives (1995), and Shaking Off Gravity (1998) - are all essential additions to the American singer-songwriter collection. With guests as varied as Tuck and Patti, Jonatha Brooke, Patty Larkin, Vinx, and January Siberry, all three albums found significant niches on NAC (New Adult Contemporary) and Non-Commercial A3 radio. 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:45. Roy C McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St. $14. 342-1733.

Syracuse: Country Folk Art presents Home December & More. See Feb. 20 listing.

Syracuse: Clybourne Park. See Feb. 13 listing.

Feb. 22 Syracuse: Winterfest 2015. See Feb. 12 listing.

Syracuse: Country Folk Art presents Home December & More. See Feb. 20 listing.

Feb. 25 Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. Intensely funny and poignant South African classic exploring freedom and identity. In this intensely funny and poignant drama exploring the universal struggle for human dignity,

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Repeats every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Various show times through Sunday, March 15. Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee Street.

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

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oes your backyard become a wintertime warzone? If you want to win the wintery battle of snowballs, try these tips to beat your family and friends—er, make that, foes.

Use the right kind of snow. If it’s dry and powdery, let the war commence another day. If your battle has erupted spontaneously, form a snowball from snow you find at the base of a tree or near a building. This snow tends to be a little softer and slightly wet snow packs well. Don’t resort to chilling snow in the freezer or using ice. That hurts. The same goes for embedding rocks or sticks into snowballs. Fight fair so everyone has fun.

Form snowballs about the size of your fist. If you go too big, they’ll fly apart before hitting their intended target. It’ they’re smaller, they won’t effectively pummel your opponent into

crying “Uncle.”

If this is a planned war, stockpile more snowballs that what you think you’ll need. It’s amazing how quickly combat exhausts a snowball stockpile.

Running out means ignominious defeat.

If possible, recruit more allies than the other side. Numbers can make a big difference in the heat of battle.

Secure your stockpile in two locations so you don’t get ambushed by the enemy and cut off from your supply.

Build a fort or defend a barrier such as a fence so you can avoid direct assaults once the snow starts to fly.

Try the one-two technique. Lob your first missile slightly to the right side of your opponent. He will doge left. Fire the next snowball left of your opponent.

Bull’s-eye!

Divide and conquer. Cover for one of your allies (or vice-versa) while he

storms the rear of enemy’s stronghold.

It’s vital that he carries enough ammo with him for the sortie. Or, if possible, capturing the enemy’s stores of snowballs can help him fight his way back to your fort.

Once the snow settles for a moment and your enemy is restocking his supply of ammo, pull out your reserve snowballs and release the fury of your flurry. The surprise attack should throw your foe off kilter.

Consider using a snowball maker that scoops up perfect spheres in no time, such as the Flexible Flyer Snowball Maker ($4.95, amazon.com). Other helpful gear can include a large bucket or two for ammo storage. It also helps to wear waterproof gloves and a scarf and hat that help diminish the effect of enemy fire.

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$30-$52. 443-3275. Visit: www.syracusestage.org.

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Feb. 26

Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

Syracuse: New York State Farm Show. More than 400 commercial exhibitors with innovative products and plenty of services of interest to farmers, landscapers and homeowners. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibit Center, Center of Progress Building, Horticulture Building, Science & Industry, International Building and Art & Home Center at the New York State Fairgrounds. Adults $5, children younger than 18 free. (Free tickets available from many Northeast Equip.m.; ent Dealers Assoc. members.) 457-8205.

Visit: newyorkfarmshow.com.

Feb. 27 Hastings: Hastings Fire Department fish dinner. See other details at Feb. 20 listing.

Syracuse: New York State Farm Show. See Feb. 26 listing.

Inlet: Inlet’s Frozen Fire & Lights. The winter carnival includes sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, book sale, bonfires, fireworks, treats, wine and chocolate sampling, crafts and more.

Bonfire at 10 a.m. See website for complete activities listing. 160 State Route 28. Admission varies, but most activities are free. 357-5501. Visit inletny.com.

Feb. 28 Verona: Wynonna & Friends Stories and Song. 8 p.m. The Showroom at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road. $50-65. Room & Show packages start at $294 361-7711. Visit: www.turningstone.com.

Syracuse: New York State Farm Show. See Feb. 26 listing.

Syracuse: Cuse Comedy Showcase. The Cuse Comedy Showcase returns to The Central New York Playhouse. This time, six local comics will be competing for a cash prize, which the audience will vote on. Winner will get the cash prize and be a featured headliner in a future event. Headlining the night is Moody McCarthy. The showcase comedians are Charlie Frusci, Will Phillips, Sarah Benson, Pamela Werts, Evan Robinson, & MrJaxn. 8 –10:30 p.m.

Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 885-8960. Visit: http:// www.cnyplayhouse.com/comedy.html.

Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 5 Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 6 Hastings: Hastings Fire Department fish dinner. See other details at Feb. 20.

Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 7 Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 8 Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 11 Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 12 Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 13 Hastings: Hastings Fire Department fish dinner. See other details at Feb. 20 listing.

Syracuse: Pops IV: Celtic Celebration. Fiddler Marcha Millar (Riverdance) joins Symphoria and local dancers in a celebration of the Emerald Isle. 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St. $20- $79. 315-299-5598. Visit: http://www.experiencesymphoria.org.

March 14

Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

Syracuse: Black and White Masquerade Ball. Join Syracuse City Ballet dancers, staff and families for their second annual ball. A silent auction will take place, food and refreshments will be served, and a DJ will be there to accompany the open dance floor.

Alcohol available for purchase for anyone 21 and older. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds go to help costs of their spring production, Swan Lake. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Central New York Community Foundation ballroom, 431 East Fayette Street. $35 advance ticket purchase required. Visit: www.syracusecityballet.com.

Syracuse: Greater Syracuse Antique Expo. A spring tradition since 1990. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Horticulture Building at the New York State Fairgrounds. Adults/Seniors $7; weekend pass $8, children under 12 free. 686-5789. Visit: www.syracuseantiqueshow.com.

Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

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Oswego: Becoming Harriet Tubman. A hit at last summer’s Spoleto Festival, Natalie Daise brings to life the compelling story of the slave-turned abolitionist, Union spy and conductor of the Underground Railroad. Re-experience this great historical figure through narrative and song. Presented by ARTSwego.

7:30 p.m. $15, students $5. Hewitt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oswego, 7060 State Route 104. 312-2141.

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Syracuse: Sizwe Banzi is Dead. See Feb. 25 listing.

March 17 Syracuse: Chicago. See March 17 listing. A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything

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that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. It’s also no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, Chicago always delivers.

7:30-9:30 p.m. The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St. See website for ticket prices.

424-8210 Visit: http://www.broadwayinsyracuse.com.

March 18 Syracuse: Chicago. See March 17 listing.

March 19 Syracuse: Chicago. See March 17 listing.

March 20 Hastings: Hastings Fire Department fish dinner. See other details at Feb. 20 listing.

March 21 Palermo: Red School House Maple Weekend. Make some sweet memories at this family friendly event.

Each day begins with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon using locally-produced sausage and madefrom-scratch pancakes. Tours of the facility, movies, boiling demonstrations and more fun follows. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 2437 County Route 4. Free. 243-1024.

Central New York, various locations: 18th Annual Maple Weekend. Various maple producers throughout Central New York open their doors for tours, tastings, samples, demonstrations and more. Presented by the New York State Maple Producers Association and hosted by more than 110 maple producers across New York State, producers show how maple syrup and other related products are made. Some sugarhouses will provide a variety of other activities to make visits even more memorable. Many sell maple gift baskets, candies, cotton candy, sugar, and cream.

Call before heading out to confirm times and dates.

Dress appropriately for visiting a working farm. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Check the website for various locations and directions. Free. Visit: www.mapleweekend.com.

March 22 CNY: 18th Annual Maple Weekend. See March 22 listing.

Palermo: Red School House Maple Weekend. See March 21 listing.

March 28 Oswego: Annual celebration of NY, Ontario and Western Railways, which was abandoned in 1957.

Oswego was the terminus from 1881-1957. For these special days, extra exhibits will be on display. 12 to 5 p.m. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 West First Street. $2, adult; $1, 6 to 12 years; under 6, free. 343-2253.

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Winter Geocaching Geocaching, much like treasure hunting, can provide seasonal challenges and opportunities in winter.

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Think of treasure hunting: This outdoor activity has a loyal following worldwide and presents some challenges in the winter

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

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ou’ve done skiing, sledding, dog sledding, skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, ice fishing, skijoring, and even curling.

What’s left to do outside? Try geocaching, a treasure hunt you can do even during wintertime.

Geocaching is the originator of the concept and still the activity’s main organizing body. Sign up for free at www.geocaching.com (about 11 million people have done so worldwide), learn the rules, grab your GPS device and let the search begin for any of 2 million geocaches currently stashed worldwide.

Experienced geocachers hide but don’t bury the treasures. They typically conceal small, nominal value objects in watertight, durable containers on public property and list the cache’s coordinates on the website. The organization’s management approves listings before they goes live.

Geocachers hide caches in places such as behind a pile of brush, in a hollow

stump or under a park bench. Listing a box on the geocaching site means that when someone finds it, the finder could trade the contents of the box for something he wants to leave behind.

They don’t hide objects such as food that would attract animals. They also avoid weapons, lighters or other objects that would be unsafe for children since anyone may stumble upon the geocache.

Common items include trinkets and small toys.

To find a cache, follow the GPS directions to the coordinates listed on the website. As you get within 20 feet or so of a cache site, put up the GPS or smart phone (there’s a geocaching app) to look for the cache. Try to avoid undue attention from “Muggles” (non-geocaching passersby), verbiage borrowed from Harry Potter books.

Once you discover a container, sign the logbook inside. Bring along a pencil in case it’s missing from the box or an enclosed pen is frozen. Then, return

the geocache to its original location. If you want to keep part of or all of the contents of the box, leave something of equal or greater value.

More advanced geocachers play with traceable items that are moved from location to location. These items bear a unique tracking code and the words “Trackable at Geocaching.com.” Unless you know how to play with these items, just leave them there for the next person.

Various types of geocaching games include ones where clues help find the cache, teams help find the treasure or participants must visit multiple locations.

Of course, geocaching in winter offers its own unique challenges and opportunities. Finding a cache hidden before snowfall may prove difficult if it’s under a pile of sticks frozen solid.

But snow itself may be used to hide a cache. During cold weather, geocachers also bring extra batteries for their GPS since cold zaps battery power faster. As with any wintertime recreation, dress appropriately for the weather, wear good boots, and let people know where you’re going and how long you anticipate you’ll be gone.

Happy hunting!

For the history of geocaching and to learn more about the activity, visit www.geocaching.com.

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How to Entertain — Your Pets Make sure your furry friends are comfortable this snowy season

By Hannah McNamara

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ith winter approaching and temperatures dropping it’s important for pet owners to keep the safety of their

pets in mind.

There are several things you can do to protect your pet from the harsh effects of winter weather.

Some pets are better suited than others for the outdoors in the winter, but just like humans, pets can suffer from frostbite and hypothermia in cold weather too. Pets lose most of their body heat from the pads of their feet, their ears, and their respiratory tract so it is important to take precautionary measures when it gets cold.

Shorthaired dogs are more susceptible and should have some kind of protection from the cold and wind.

Just as we need a coat and boots when the weather gets too cold, you can protect your dog with a coat and booties too.

“When dogs’ feet are exposed to the frozen, cold snow or ice-covered ground when temperatures are in the teens or single digits, it usually takes less then 10 or 15 minutes before your dog will be lifting his or her feet up due to a possible frostbite happening,” said Gale Waas, owner of Happy Tails Dog School in Fulton.

For dogs, severe frostbite causes many painful blisters on the pads of their feet. Make sure to keep a close eye on your pet while outside with them in the winter, whether your pet will allow the booties or not.

Look for signs of discomfort and protect them as you would protect yourself.

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Home sweet home — If you have an outdoor pet, protect them by providing a warm shelter with straw or dry blankets and enough water and food.

Remember, when it is too cold for you outside then it is too cold for your pet.

“Always have a nice warm place inside available to them when the temperature outside dips into the teens,” Waas said.

It is also important to keep your pets physically and mentally active during the winter months. Since it gets dark early, pet owners tend to spend more time inside which results in little to no exercise for your pet. Keeping your pet happy and healthy in the winter months is beneficial for both of you. It reduces behavioral problems, keeps weight under control, and prevents health problems with old age.

“One good way to keep your dog mentally and physically engaged is to play hide and seek. Hide a favorite toy and have them seek it out, which mentally challenges them,” Waas said.

Another way to keep them active is through dog training classes. Happy Tails Dog School offers a wide range of classes including obedience, agility, rally obedience (a dog sport based on obedience) and American Kennel Club

Good Citizen Classes. These classes will keep them physically challenged and will be a good way to enjoy some one on one time with your furry friend, Waas added.

If your dog is used to a long walk everyday when the weather is nice, it is important to maintain these active habits in the winter. Whether it is a brisk walk around the block or fetch races inside, make sure your dog isn’t falling into lazy winter habits, she noted.

A pet’s diet is also important in the winter months. When your pet’s activity levels drop and metabolism slows, hibernation mode sets. Make sure you pay attention to your pet’s nutrition more than ever, Waas said.

According to online sources, statistics say 80 percent of dog owners have the misconception that nutrition for dogs and humans is similar. However, less than 10 percent actually know the correct proportion of nutrients their pet actually needs.

“If you keep your dog on their regular food regime and you don’t over feed them or offer any table scraps, they will maintain a healthy weight throughout the winter months,” Waas said. “I always say a happy dog makes for a happy owner.”

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Outdoor Snow Crafts If your kids are bored with winter already, try these outdoor snow crafts for something new to do.

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

1 Ice Lights Get creative with this fun and functional craft.

For each, you will need: • One plastic tumbler with smooth sides • Water • Rock or other weight, like coins • One smaller plastic cup with smooth sides • Duct tape • Votive candle Fill the tumbler about one-half full of water. Place weights inside the smaller cup. Suspend the cup in the tumbler, but don’t let it sink. To allow enough room for the water to expand as it freezes, the water line should be about 1 inch below the rim. Secure with duct tape so the cub is centered in the tumbler. Allow the water to freeze outside or in the freezer.

Remove the ice from the tumbler and the cup from inside the ice. Place the votive candle in the hollow area. Use outside, but don’t leave a lit candle unattended.

This is a fun craft for children of any age.

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3 Ice Sculpture Whether a simple design or a fancy creation, making an ice sculpture makes a winter day more fun.

4 Novelty cake pans • Water • Food coloring (optional) Based upon the cake pan’s design, pour colored water into the pan, freeze and use outside for decor or playthings.

For example, pink water in a teddy bear cake pan shape could make a sweet pal for a snowman. Or a green Bundt pan can make an ice wreath.

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Combine water and several drops of one food color in each bottle. Shake to mix. Spray designs onto the snow.

This is also fun for painting snowmen.

“Tweet” your bird buddies with this craft.

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Hang the pinecone from a bough near a window so you can watch birds enjoy their treat.

pinecone. Spread seed in a shallow pan.

Spread the peanut butter on the pine cone. Roll the pinecone in the seeds.

Hang the pinecone from a bough near a window so you can watch birds enjoy their treat.

6 Winter Fairy House Welcome frost fairies with their own little home.

• Empty, clean gallon milk jug • Plastic food container small enough to fit inside milk jug • Water • Glitter • Tiny pinecones, acorns, leaves, etc.

• Rock or other weight Cut the top, curved part of the jug off until you have the square base below the handle. Make sure the top edge isn’t curved inward. Sprinkle glitter in the bottom of the jug. Place a layer of pinecones and other items into the bottom of the jug. Place smaller container inside. Sprinkle glitter between the jug and the food storage box. Add pinecones, acorns and leaves. Add weights to the food container. Pour water between the jug and food container. Freeze. Remove food container and the jug. Place the fairy house outside for fairies to enjoy.

Winter:

Love It or Hate It? Continues from page 9 part of winter, even when I lived in New York City. With the holidays, everyone wants a little snow. The thing that bums me out about winter is if we have no snow. Not necessarily blizzards every single day, though.”

Roy Smith, owner of Adirondack Kennel in Lacona “Winter can be intense. I enjoy winter, but the only parts I don’t like are driving in it and heating bills. I ski and snowshoe. It’s beautiful just looking out on the river. I love all four seasons. As long you take advantage of it, it’s great.”

Bonnie Scoville, co-owner Skeeter’s Guide Service, Pulaski “I used to like it when I was a kid and I didn’t have to work in it. Now I dislike just about everything about winter in Oswego, the wind especially. I have to plow a lot of snow since I have a lot of driveways. It’s a lot of work. I have to make sure my crop of onions doesn’t freeze. One year, I had my roof on my buildings collapse. It was a total loss on the building because of the snow load. It definitely makes things difficult on the farm.”

Joe Burghart, partner at Dunsmoor Farms in Oswego “Winter’s good. I like riding ‘fat’ bikes, made to ride on snow, sand or swamp, and snowshoeing. It’s good to have the diversity of seasons. There are parts we don’t like, such as waking up and shoveling, but there are worse things in life.”

Mark Solazzo, salesman at Murdock’s Bicycles & Sports in Oswego “I enjoy winters around here, actually. I don’t get out and snowmobile. The snow is pretty, but I don’t like the ice. I’m still very busy in the winter with the shop. I tried closing one winter, and my customers didn’t like that too well. There’s a lot of events in Oswego in winter, like Warm Up Oswego.

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