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at Redhouse Arts Center
400 S. Salina Street (
map)
Through March 18
This charming love story follows Ethel and Norman Thayer as they return to their summer home in Maine. Their respite is interrupted by the arrival of their estranged daughter, her fiance, and his teenage son. In the twilight years of marriage, Ethel and Norman rediscover the importance of family. Starring TV comedy icon, Fred Grandy (
Loveboat
and
The Mindy Project
) and his daughter, Broadway's Marya Grandy.
Cost: $32
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Junior Cafe Scientifique: Digging Up the Past
at the MOST
500 S. Franklin Street (map)
Saturday, March 17, 9:30 am
Join the MOST and Andrea Zlotucha, Project Director at the Public Archaeology Facility in Binghamton, to "dig through the past" at archaeological sites throughout our region and beyond. Think about what a future archeologist could learn about
you by studying the artifacts you have in your own house!
MOST.org or 315-425-9068
Cost: Free, but registration is required
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 St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 
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Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 17, 12:00 pm
Since the St. Patrick's Day Parade falls on St. Patrick's Day this year, that means double the St. Patrick's spirit! The theme of the parade is "Dublin Down," and the fun steps off at noon this Saturday from Clinton Square. The parade route will proceed down South Salina Street to Harrison Street. For this doubly special day, the parade will honor two Grand Marshals - developer Ed Riley and Hunger Project co-founder Billy Gooley - to help celebrate Syracuse's vibrant community.
For your travel and planning purposes,
click here to see the list of streets that will be closed for the parade.
Cost: Free
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Party
at SKY Armory
351 S. Clinton Street (
map)
Saturday, March 17, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
SKY Armory's St. Patrick's Parade Party is back by popular demand with an Irish-inspired menu, live music and the ability to watch the parade from the warmth of one of SKY Armory's large ballrooms. The second floor ballroom will feature a family-friendly atmosphere, with live music on the third floor. Guests are welcome to move between floors. Attendees may enjoy an a la carte menu featuring twists on Irish fare and a cash bar featuring fan-favorite Irish Ales and Whiskeys.
Cost: $10/person; $5 for children 12 and under; $25 family pack (a mix of adults and children under 12)
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Smphoria: Celtic Celebration - Music of Emerald Isle
at the Oncenter Civic Center
411 Montgomery Street (
map)
Saturday, March 17, 7:30 pm
Join Symphoria on a magical celebration of the Emerald Isle, with Maria Kaneko Millar, a violinist whose credits include 170 performances as Solo Dancing Fiddler in
Riverdance on Broadway, as well as the North American and Asian Tours of
Riverdance.
Cost: $20 - $82; $5/college student; 18 and under free
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Contest: Lucky Irish Doughnut Photo Opp
Win a "Confused Dozen" at Glazed and Confused (map)
From now through
Sunday, March 25, any time you buy the "Lucky Irish Doughnut" - a Double Chocolate flavored doughnut featuring rich chocolate ganache glaze and crumbled mint Oreo cookie pieces - the proceeds will be donated to the Syracuse Contemporary Irish Film Festival (scheduled to take place in September).
Enter to win! Follow the
Syracuse Contemporary Irish Film Festival on Facebook, then post a picture of yourself enjoying the "Lucky Irish Doughnut." Use the hashtags #glazedsyr, #adaptcnyPATF and #SCIFF2018 in your post, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a "Confused Dozen" (one dozen doughnuts from Glazed and Confused). Each time you buy the "Lucky Irish Doughnut" and post a picture, you are entered to win. If you tag a friend in your post, you are entered twice! The winner will be announced on March 31.
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Syracuse Crunch Vs. Laval Rocket
at the Oncenter War Memorial
515 Montgomery Street (
map)
Saturday, March 17, 7:00 pm
Come watch the Syracuse Crunch take on Laval Rocket in professional hockey action! There are still 13 more games in the regular season before the Calder Cup Playoffs!
Cost: $16 - $20
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Bill Engvall: Just Sell Him for Parts Stand Up Comedy Tour
at the Oncenter Civic Center
411 Montgomery Street (
map)
Sunday, March 18, 7:00 pm
Multi-platinum comedian Bill Engvall brings his latest tour, "Just Sell Him For Parts," to the Crouse Hinds Theater this Sunday! Engvall showcases his iconic brand of observational satire that is as relatable as it is laugh-out-loud funny. From beating up his body on
Dancing with the Stars, to some of his new favorite "Here's Your Sign" jokes, audiences are in for a night of jam-packed fun.
Cost: $37 - $57
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Chef Challenge Syracuse: The Mission Restaurant
at The Mission Restaurant
304 E. Onondaga Street (
map)
Monday, March 19, 5:30 pm
Chef Challenge Syracuse is heading to The Mission Restaurant next Monday! Chef Challenge Syracuse is a local version of the Food Network show "Chopped," highlighting farm-fresh food and local chefs from Syracuse restaurants. The chefs at The Mission Restaurant will receive a mystery box full of high-quality, local ingredients, which they must use to prepare a four-course meal for each member of the audience. Guests watch the chef prepare each course and taste each creation.
The first course is served at
5:45 pm, but guests are welcome to arrive as early as 4:30 pm to watch the chefs prepare the food.
Cost: $55/person (includes tax and tip)
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Girl Scout Cookie Beer Pairing
at Empire Brewing Company
Monday, March 19 - Saturday, March 24
Join Empire Brewing Company for its third annual Girl Scout Cookie Pairing! Each cookie has been thoughtfully paired with a 6 ounce pour of one of Empire's tasty handcrafted brews:
Local Grind paired with a S'more
Black Magic Stout paired with a Thin Mint
Tog Grog paired with a Samoa
Cream Ale paired with a Trefoil
White Aphro paired with a Savannah Smile
Deep Purple paired with a Tagalong
Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Head to the brewpub to reserve your spot before they run out!
Cost: $20 at the door
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World War I Reading & Discussion Program
at the Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery Street (
map)
Tuesday, March 20, 6:15 pm
Attend the Onondaga Historical Association's (OHA) new reading and discussion series, "Our World Remade: World War I," sponsored by Humanities New York. Participants will discuss a variety of thematically linked texts from readings including primary sources and larger monographs that deal with various aspects of the war, from the battlefield to the home-front and how the Great War fundamentally altered the course of warfare, geo-politics and the lives of ordinary people across the world.
The discussions will take place inside the OHA's World War I exhibit, which includes a wide variety of objects, including uniforms, helmets and other artifacts, and an incredible array of photographs and wartime images from Syracuse.
Cost: Free
Pre-registration is required by contacting Robert J. Searing at 315-428-1864 x319, or [email protected]
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Celebrity Bartending to Support Vera House
at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub
301 W. Fayette Street (
map)
Wednesday, March 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Kitty Hoynes has invited Vera House to take part in a "Celebrity Bartender" event on Wednesday, March 21. All tips earned during the happy hour will be donated to Vera House's
24th Annual White Ribbon Campaign. Don't forget to pick up your White Ribbon or Wristband at the event! The White Ribbon and Wristband both send a powerful message: It means that you will not commit, condone
or remain silent about domestic and/or sexual violence. The White Ribbon Campaign - which seeks to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence - continues through the end of the month.
Next
Friday, March 23, the community is invited to
#StandWithVeraHouse and join the community for the White Ribbon Campaign Walk, which steps off from Clinton Square at noon.
Cost: Free admission
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at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown,
Cavalier Room
100 E. Onondaga Street (
map)
Wednesday, March 21, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CNY Jazz's Jazz at the Cavalier series continues next Wednesday with Jon Seiger, providing an intimate cabaret atmosphere in the cozy, club-esque environment of the Cavalier Room at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The weekly series is free and continues through May. The full line-up of artists can be found here.
Deal Alert
! CNY Jazz Club card holders may enjoy a 10% discount on craft cocktails and the small plate menu.
Cost: Free
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at Central Library, 3rd floor CNY Meeting Room
447 S. Salina Street (
map)
Wednesday, March 21, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today (TNT) is a group of residents and employees who work to make Downtown Syracuse a better place to live and work. At next Wednesday's meeting, Owen Kerney and Heather Lamendola will provide an update on the final stages of ReZone Syracuse, a project to comprehensively revise and update the City of Syracuse Zoning Ordinance and Map.
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Garth Johnson Lecture: Showing/Making
at the Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison Street (
map)
Thursday, March 22, 6:30 pm
Showing/Making is a fast-paced multimedia lecture about contemporary artists in the field of ceramics who use video and performance as an extension of their studio practice. A new generation of artists has embraced performance art and the video camera as tools that go beyond mere documentation to allow them to show the use (or perhaps just as often, abuse) of clay.
Cost: Free for members; $8 for non-members
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The Artstream Nomadic Gallery
at the Everson Museum of Art Community Plaza
401 Harrison Street (
map)
Thursday, March 22, 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday, March 23, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Artstream Nomadic Gallery has been putting contemporary studio pottery on the street for over 15 years. Based in Carbondale, Colorado, the Artstream is a unique traveling exhibition space housed in a restored 1967 Airstream trailer. Since its debut tour, the Artstream has exhibited work by more than 150 national, international and emerging ceramic artists, and has made stops in more than 100 places across the country.
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Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles
at the Landmark Theatre
362 S. Salina Street (map)
Thursday, March 22, 7:30 pm
Join
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of
The Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album! Rain performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage. They have mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance. Let Rain take you back with all of the songs from
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, along with all your other Beatles favorites such as
I want to Hold Your Hand,
Hard Day's Night,
Let It Be,
Come Together,
Hey Jude and more!
Congratulations to
Melissa Brennan! The Downtown Committee partnered with Famous Artists and Broadway in Syracuse to hold a contest on Facebook. Congratulations, Melissa! You've won two tickets to enjoy next Thursday's performance.
Cost: $27 - $52
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at Central Library
447 S. Salina Street (
map)
Gardening with Walter
Saturday, March 17,
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 1st floor MakerSpace
Join Walter in the MakerSpace to learn how to plant vegetable and flower seeds! Seeds, soil and instructions are all provided.
Welcome Spring!
Tuesday, March 20,
2:30 pm, 2nd floor KidSpace
Come learn about rain and rainbows!
3D Modeling for Beginners: Name Tags
Tuesday, March 20, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 1st floor MakerSpace
Participants will gain experience with design essentials for 3D modeling programs while creating their own name tag.
Click here to see the complete list of events happening at Central Library.
Cost: Free
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Tickets on Sale Now:
Good Morning Downtown Syracuse Progress Breakfast
Thursday, March 29, 8:00 am
On Thursday, March 29 - exactly two weeks from today - you're invited to have breakfast with us at SKY Armory (
map), as Eric Mower + Associates presents the first breakfast event in the 2018 Progress Breakfast Series.
Attendees will hear from three speakers who will share insights about how activities happening in Downtown Syracuse influence the region!
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Newly elected
Mayor Ben Walsh
will share his perspective on how what happens in Downtown Syracuse impacts the City of Syracuse and its residents.
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Samara Hannah, executive director of the Redhouse Arts Center, will share details on the dramatic transformation of the former Sibley's building into a
new state-of-the-art theater - and how a move into Downtown Syracuse - creates new opportunities.
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Jim Fox, CEO and chairman of OBG, will share his reflections on how OBG has evolved as it nears its 10-year anniversary in Downtown Syracuse - a move that paved the path for future growth
and raised the profile of a downtown location!
Plus, Downtown Committee of Syracuse executive director Merike Treier will share results from the Downtown Committee's most recent constituent survey. Stay tuned for an
exciting announcement that will enhance the downtown employee experience!
As part of this special program, all presenters will also be available after breakfast, giving guests an opportunity to mingle and network in a personal setting.
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Save the Date:
An Evening of Music - From the Heart
Friday, March 23, 8:00 pm
Next Friday, Peter Mack brings "An Evening of Music - From the Heart" to the cozy surroundings of Jazz Central for an evening of Latin-tinged jazz. Proceeds will benefit CNY Jazz and the Spanish Action League.
"From the Heart" is an international quartet led by Mack, a well-known bassist,
business executive and a community philanthropist from Auburn in Cayuga County. The quartet also features world-renowned percussionist Harvey Sorgen, who has performed with rock and pop artists including Hot Tuna, Paul Simon, Bruce Hornsby, Gregg Allman and Carlos Santana, as well as jazz collaborations with Jimmy and Percy Heath, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell and many others. Pianist Angelica Sanchez has worked with Wadada Leo Smith, Paul Motian, Ralph Alessi, and Susie Ibarra, and leads her own quintet as well. Guitarist Omar Tamez, an international musical force, composer
and producer, rounds out the quartet. Tamez studied with Pierre Boulez and Karlheinz Stockhausen, and logged thousands of hours collaborating with luminaries including Rashid Ali, Sonny Fortune and Sam Rivers.
Admission at the door is $15. Students who show valid identification can get in for $10. Additional tax-deductible donations are encouraged.
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Deal Alert: Dining Weeks Continues at 3 Restaurants
Fabio's Antica Cucina, Byblos Cafe and Goodies II still serving specials!
If you haven't had your fill of Downtown Dining Weeks, there are still
three restaurants dishing out Dining Weeks deals!
Lunch:
Dinner:
Goodies II will continue to offer its five-course dinner menu through
March 31.
Fabio's Antica Cucina
will serve its three-course dinner menu through April 30.
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Last Day to Ice Skate:
March 17
Clinton Square Ice Rink to Close for the Season
The Clinton Square Ice Rink will close for the season on Saturday, March 17. There's still time to lace up your skates for one more run on the ice, before the rink re-opens in November.
Click here for the hours of operation.
Cost: $3 for adults; $2 for children under 12 and Seniors over 55; $3 Skate Rental
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"Look Great in 28" Program
Metro Fitness offers new abbreviated weight loss program
"Look Great in 28" is an abbreviated four-week version of Metro's very successful six-week Metro42 program. The program includes pre and post body stats and health history consultations, clean eating nutrition coaching from Metro's certified health coaches, meetings and consultations with a mental health specialist. Participants will also be given a MyZone heart rate monitor and access to the gym, classes and small group personal training for four weeks.
Deal Alert! Metro Fitness is offering an exclusive deal to the Downtown Committee's network! For $182.50, participants will gain access to Metro Fitness for four weeks, as well as
all of the benefits listed above.
There are only a few spots left, so register now by emailing Randy at
[email protected]
!
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Last Chance to Apply for the Emerging Leaders Class of 2018
Applications due next Friday, March 23
Calling all small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level! There's just one week left to apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders Syracuse 2018 Class!
Emerging Leaders is an intensive executive-level training program designed to accelerate growth of small businesses with high potential. The program offers business owners opportunities to learn and implement innovative strategies to grow, acquire financing, access new markets and leverage networking. Participants develop a three-year Strategic Growth Action Plan for their company's unique goals.
Recent downtown graduates of the program include Metro Fitness, Recess Coffee, The Events Company, and Liehs & Steigerwald.
How To Apply:
Interested participants should submit a letter of interest to Grace Connors (
[email protected]
) or Steve Barr (
[email protected]
) by next Friday, March 23.
What the Program Entails: Participants can plan on 100 hours of combined classroom, homework and peer-to-peer networking. For planning purposes, classes start in April at the Tech Garden, located at 235 Harrison Street (
map
). They'll be held every other week through early November. The program is free to attend.
Requirements:
The program is open to small business owners who have been in business for at least three years. Businesses must be located within Central New York, and generate an annual revenue between $400,000 and $10,000,000. *Please note, this program is not for start-up businesses. Space is limited; Emerging Leaders strongly encourages one applicant per business.
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OHA Medal Awarded to Three Recipients
Congratulations to Michael Moss, Alissa Viti and Allen Naples
The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) Medal is the highest honor that the OHA can bestow for contributions made to the cause of preserving and interpreting our heritage. This May, the 2018 OHA Medal will be awarded to three individuals:
1.)
Michael Moss for his work to preserve and advance the history of Onondaga County's Jewish community.
2.)
Alissa Viti, manager of Charitable and Community Relations at M&T Bank, for her dedication to educating the public about our community's history through the funding of OHA programs and exhibitions.
3.)
Allen Naples for his leadership and his commitment to financing the restoration and adaptive reuse of our historic architecture, an important component of our community's very identity.
Save the Date: This year's OHA Medal Breakfast will be held in the Persian Terrace at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown on
Thursday, May 3 from
8:00 am to 9:30 am.
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