Syracuse Stage play for kids, Black History, Carrie Newcomer concert: 15 things to do in CNY
Updated Feb 24, 2021;
It is the final weekend in February and spring, no matter what the weather may feel like, is right around the corner.
No matter if you are a fan of indoors or outdoors activities, you should be able to find something to do this weekend.
Syracuse Stage will be hosting a new family-friendly virtual play, the Erie Canal Museum will be holding a discussion on the canal and Black history, and the MOST will be holding an outdoors class on the best ways to pack and throw a snowball.
Upstate New York bucket list: 50 Places to visit in 2021
Updated Feb 26, 2021;
With so much to offer in history, beauty and fun, here’s a starting sampler “Bucket List” for any first-time visitor or longtime resident in Upstate New York to seek out.
Please note: In this time of pandemic, many of these places may be temporarily closed, or have modified hours. Visit their websites before heading out. And if you find your favorite destination to be closed for now, please keep this list and revisit them in the future when things return to normal.
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario August 6, 2020. N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.comN. Scott Trimble | strimble@syra
Delicious Downtown Deals, new Syracuse Stage play, sake tasting: 12 things to do in CNY
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
While a lot of people’s attention will be focused on Tampa, Florida this weekend for the Super Bowl, there will be a host of fun activities to do before the big game around Central New York.
The “Delicious Downtown Deals” program is underway and Syracuse Stage has a new play dealing with the Los Angeles riots of 1992.
There are also virtual events from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the Erie Canal Museum and the Syracuse City Ballet.
Know of an event you would like to see on this list? Email us at features@syracuse.com.
Syracuse Downtown Dining Weeks returns, but it’s different this year (of course)
Updated Feb 01, 2021;
Posted Feb 01, 2021
Pita Dream, which opened last year at 214 Walton St. in Armory Square, is a participant in Delicious Downtown Deals, this year s version of the traditional February Downtown Dining Weeks in Syracuse. Jared Paventi | jaredpaventi@gma
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Syracuse, N.Y. Nothing has been “normal” for the Central New York restaurant industry in the past year, and that will hold true for the annual promotion called Syracuse Downtown Dining Weeks.
This year, it’s “Delicious Downtown Deals,” and it will last a whole month (February) instead of the usual two weeks in February. That means it starts today and ends Sunday, Feb. 28. It’s coordinated by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse and Visions Federal Credit Union.
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announces $108,000 in grants to communities, non-profits
Updated Jan 18, 2021;
Posted Jan 18, 2021
First place in the On the Water category in the 2020 Erie Canalway photo contest. Sam Patch at Schoen Place (Pittsford) by Kevin Tubiolo, Rochester, NY
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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced recently that 13 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive grants this year totaling $108,787.
The grants will be used to preserve and showcase the canal’s heritage, educate youth and welcome visitors to explore the canal in their local communities.
“As the pandemic continues to present abnormal challenges it is especially gratifying to support diverse canal inspired innovations. We are so pleased to make these timely investments and contribute to the resilience of our canal communities,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.