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How CNY Moves Into the Future: FOCUS Forum
at City Hall Commons Atrium
201 E. Washington Street (map)
Friday, January 20, 7:30 am - 8:45 am
Learn what the Centro bus system, Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (SMTC) and Onondaga Citizens League (OCL) are planning for the future of our public transportation systems. Centro Chief Executive Officer Rick Lee, SMTC Director Jim D'Agostino and OCL board member Peter Sarver are the featured speakers for the next F.O.C.U.S. Forum. Forum participants will have an opportunity to meet the speakers and weigh in on the region's transportation needs.
Cost: Free
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Syracuse Crunch Home Games
at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena
515 Montgomery Street (map)
Friday, January 20, 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 21, 7:00 pm
Come see professional hockey at its finest as the Syracuse Crunch host back-to-back home games:
Friday, January 20: Syracuse Crunch vs. Binghamton Senators
Saturday, January 21: Syracuse Crunch vs. Utica Comets
Cost: $16 - $20
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Junior Cafe Scientifique
at the MOST
500 S. Franklin Street (map)
Saturday, January 21, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This Saturday, Sara Velardi, a PhD candidate in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy at SUNY College of Environmental Sciences, will lead a discussion about genetically modified organisms, geared toward middle school aged students. After the event, students and their parents are invited to tour the MOST's exhibits for free. The event is sponsored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York. A light breakfast is served before the event.
Cost: Free
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CNY Regional VEX IQ Robotics Competition
at the MOST
500 S. Franklin Street (map)
Saturday, January 21, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
The MOST is hosting its third annual CNY Regional Vex IQ Robotics Challenge this Saturday. VEX IQ is aimed at elementary and middle school students. Here's how it works: Teams of students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors, build a robot using the VEX IQ robotics platform to solve an engineering challenge presented in the form of a game. Teams work together scoring points in Teamwork Matches and also display their robot's skills in driver controlled and autonomous Skills Challenges. Trophies are awarded to the top teams. The team registration deadline has passed, but members of the public are invited to watch. Please note, regular admission fees apply after 10:00 am.
Cost: $12/adult; $10/children & seniors; free for MOST members
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Pop-Up Shops
at The Clinton Street Pub
127 W. Fayette Street (map)
Saturday, January 21, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
On Saturday afternoon, the Clinton Street Pub will host multiple LuLaRoe consultants, along with representatives from Witty Wicks and Lip Sense. Prizes and raffles will be available throughout the event, and there will be drink specials while you shop!
Cost: Free admission
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Symphoria: From Beethoven To Brahms
at the Oncenter Civic Center Theaters
421 Montgomery Street (map)
Saturday, January 21, 7:30 pm
This Saturday, acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt will be featured in a performance of Beethoven's majestic Fourth Piano Concerto. Music Director Lawrence Loh will lead Symphoria in Polina Nazaykinskaya's Winter Bells and Brahms' Symphony No. 2.
Please join Loh for the Bond Schoeneck & King Pre-concert Talk, beginning at 6:30 pm, prior to each Masterworks series performance.
Cost: $5 - $81
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Lunch & Learn: Collaborative Environments
at Syracuse CoWorks
201 E. Jefferson Street (map)
Tuesday, January 24, Noon - 1:00 pm
Collaborative Environments: The Design Process takes a look at how healthcare, learning and corporate environments are being transformed into spaces that foster collaboration - empowering people, modernizing processes and maximizing potential. At next Tuesday's lunch & learn, you'll hear directly from companies and designers that are on the leading edge of this trend on what is increasing the need for collaborative spaces and how collaboration impacts a company's culture and output. They'll also share tips for discovery and design process when creating a collaborative workspace.
Cost: Free
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Civic Morning Musicals - The Wealth of Minnesota
at the Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison Street (map)
Wednesday, January 25, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Enjoy Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano and Dr. Tyler Wottrich on the piano as they present
The Wealth of Minnesota: Dominick Argento's
Casa Guidi
, Libby Larsen's
Love After 1950
, and Celius Dougherty Songs. Minnesotans Osowski and Wottrich bring Minnesota to Syracuse to celebrate the musical song legacy these composers have fostered.
Cost: Free
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Writing Creative Copy Class
at Syracuse CoWorks
201 E. Jefferson Street (map)
Tuesday, January 24, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
In this workshop, participants will discuss the process of writing creative copy for their business. Participants will learn how to transform ideas into copy that tells a story, captivates an audience and encourages prospects to take action. Participants will leave with tangible strategies to improve their writing.
Cost: Free
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Free Skate Night
at the Clinton Square Ice Rink
(
map
)
Wednesday, January 25, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy Free Skate Wednesday Nights at the Clinton Square Ice Rink every Wednesday through March 9 (weather permitting). Free admission, sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, will run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Skate rental rates still apply.
Cost: Free admission
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New York Paint Party
at The Clinton Street Pub
127 W. Fayette Street (map)
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Come to the Clinton Street Pub to paint your own New York "Home" wood sign. All supplies will be provided, with a variety of colors to choose from. Wood paintings will be 12" by 12". If you wish to paint a different state, please email [email protected] with your state request.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, January 24..
Cost: $35
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Peppino's Neapolitan Debuts Expanded Menu
Available January 25
Peppino's Neapolitan will reopen next Wednesday, January 25 with an expanded lunch and dinner menu, featuring traditional Neapolitan pizza and fresh homemade pasta, complete with waiter/waitress service, and an all new full-bar and banquet space called the Pomodoro Room.
The restaurant has expanded into the space adjacent to its current location at 409 South Clinton Street (
map) and increased its seating capacity to 66. A 10-person bar featuring a lineup of local crafts, signature cocktails and an extensive wine list has also been added. With the addition of the Pomodoro room, the space can host up to 75 people for a banquet or special event.
Peppino's Neapolitan will continue to serve its traditional lunch menu from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and then serve a new dinner menu with homemade pastas and Neapolitan pizzas using high- quality traditional ingredients such as Prosciutto Di Parma, Buffala Mozzarella, Calabrian Salami, 24-month aged Parmasiano Reggiano along with some unique toppings including Basil jam, Mikes Hot Honey, bourbon maple, bloody marry tomatoes, confit tomatoes, duck prosciutto and pistachio pesto.
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What Fitness Activities Would YOU Like to See Available in Downtown?
Ideas & feedback welcome for Metro Fitness'
free Wellness Wednesday summer series
Metro Fitness is planning for its fifth season of the Wellness Wednesday summer series, a free series of fitness activities in Clinton Square! To make this the best season yet, Metro is looking for YOUR feedback. What do you want to do this summer to celebrate the sunshine and stay active during the week? Take the survey at the link provided below, and add your voice! Please get your responses in by January 31.
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Explore Central Library's New KidSpace
Interactive learning for children
Did you know that the Robert P. Kinchen Central Library has a brand new KidSpace for interactive learning? KidSpace offers a variety of engaging activities for toddlers and older children. From interactive play spaces, to cutting-edge technology, KidSpace offers creative and education opportunities for all children.
The newest addition, READytown (pictured right), allows children to build, make believe and dress up in the hands-on village that includes a corner store, a factory and more! Stop by and explore all the activities that Central Library has for children! The Library is located at 447 South Salina Street.
PS: This Saturday, KidSpace is hosting an Open House for children (under 12 years old) and their caregivers. Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to check it out!
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Submit Your Application for the 2017 Emerging Leaders Program
Applications due by March 17, 2017
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting applications for the Syracuse Emerging Leaders 2017 program. Interested business owners are encouraged to complete a Letter of Interest Form and attend the press event on Monday, February 13 at 10:00 am (location TBD). Space is limited, so if you're interested, make sure to submit your form as soon as possible.
To participate in the 2017 SBA's Emerging Leaders Initiative, the business must:
- Be located in the Central New York Region
- Have been established for at least three years (this curriculum is not for start-up companies)
- Have annual revenue between $400,000 and $10 million per year
- Have at least 1 employee besides the owner
- Be represented by an owner of the qualified business
- Participant must be able to commit to attending 13 training sessions and complete required homework (This is about a 100-hour commitment)
Graduates from the 2016 Emerging Leaders class include Downtown Syracuse business leaders Randy Sabourin of Metro Fitness, Jesse Daino of Recess Coffee and Andrew Schuster of Ashley McGraw Architects!
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Riverdance Tickets On Sale Now!
Coming to Syracuse February 28 - March 2
The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand! Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour celebrates an extraordinary milestone with an incredible show, making stops in over 60 North American cities including Syracuse from February 28 to March 2. Tickets are available at Famous Artists Broadway by calling 315-424-8210 and the Oncenter Box Office at 315-435-2121. You may also visit Ticketmaster.com. Group orders of 10+ may be placed by calling 315-424-8210.
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Wicked Tickets On Sale Starting Monday, January 23
Coming to Syracuse March 15 - 26
The Broadway sensation, Wicked, is coming to Syracuse March 15 to 26 for 16 performances! Find out what happened in the Land of Oz long before Dorothy arrived. Tickets will be available starting Monday, January 23 by calling at Famous Artists Broadway at 315-424-8210 or the Landmark Theatre Box Office at 315-475-7979. You may also visit Ticketmaster.com.
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